Princeton Town Briefs

Independent notes on town council — facts from the record, context labeled separately.

What happened

Town Council Approves $1.8 Million in Reserve Funds for Capital Projects

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council approved the expenditure of $1.8 million in reserve funds for various capital projects, including the purchase of a new fire truck and renovations to the arena. The council also authorized the requisition of funds from the fire department equipment reserve for the purchase of the new fire truck. Additionally, the council approved a five-year agreement for fire protection services with Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon).
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2023 Transfer of Reserve Funds: Council authorized the expenditure of $1,811,601.16 in reserve funds for various capital projects, including the purchase of a new fire truck and renovations to the arena. [6]
  • passed — Award the Contract for the Purchase of a New Fire Truck: Council awarded a contract for the provision of a fire truck to HUB Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $649,903.00 plus taxes. [10]
  • passed — Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town of Princeton and Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon): Council approved a five-year agreement for fire protection services with Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon). [8]
  • passed — Appointment of Auditor: Council appointed Murray Smith as Municipal Auditor for the 2023 fiscal year. [7]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will continue to review and discuss various items on the agenda, including correspondence and new business.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Murray Smith, Municipal Auditor — Council to approve his appointment as Municipal Auditor for the 2023 fiscal year.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Fire Protection Services

The agreement with Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon) will provide fire protection services to the town for the next five years.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 2023 Transfer of Reserve Funds

Council authorized the expenditure of $1,811,601.16 in reserve funds for various capital projects. [6]

“THAT Council authorizes the expenditure of $1,811,601.16 in reserve funds as follows... [6]”

6.2 Award the Contract for the Purchase of a New Fire Truck

Council awarded a contract for the provision of a fire truck to HUB Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $649,903.00 plus taxes. [10]

“THAT Princeton Town Council award a contract for the provision of a Fire Truck to HUB Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. in the amount of $649,903.00 plus taxes; [10]”

6.3 Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town of Princeton and Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon)

Council approved a five-year agreement for fire protection services with Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon). [8]

“THAT the Town of Princeton enter into a five (5) year agreement for fire protection service with Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon); [8]”

6.4 Appointment of Auditor

Council appointed Murray Smith as Municipal Auditor for the 2023 fiscal year. [7]

“THAT Council appoints Murray Smith as Municipal Auditor for the 2023 fiscal year. [7]”

8.1 Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation [5]

8.2 Minister of Housing

Minister of Housing [13]

8.3 Letter from the City of Campbell River to Minister Farnworth

Letter from the City of Campbell River to Minister Farnworth [12]

8.4 Radon Action Plan

Radon Action Plan — items 8.1 to 8.4 be received and filed. [15]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.4 be received and filed. [15]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the new fire truck contract on the town's budget?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 21 Feb 2024 — Agenda Package
  5. 119511 - UBCM - Princeton - 1193 - FINAL - dated 06 Feb 2024
  6. 2023 Reserve Transfer Report
  7. 2024 Appointment of Auditor
  8. Agreement FPS
  9. Fire Chief Banks-Report
  10. Fire truck 2024 contract
  11. Fort Garry Fire Trucks Ltd._Redacted
  12. Letter to Min. Farnworth_Community Safety Act 2 Feb 2024_Redacted
  13. Ministry of Housing 61730 Response_Redacted
  14. Q-Hub Fire Engines and Equipment Ltd._Redacted
  15. Radon Action Plan
  16. Request for Proposal - Provision of Fire Truck - HUB Fire Engines Submission Redacted
  17. Committee of the Whole - 15 Feb 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  18. Regular Agenda - 07 Feb 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  19. Staff Report-Fire Protection Service Agreement between the Town of Princeton and Young Life of Canada

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Brief 777 · 2024-02-21