Council Approves Grants and Contracts Worth Over $30,000
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Business Facade Improvement Grant Application - 170 Bridge Street: Council approved the grant application, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible facade improvements. [14]
- passed — Business Facade Improvement Grant Application - 251 Vermilion Avenue: Council approved the grant application, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible facade improvements. [12][15][20]
- passed — Purchase of Fire Pumps: Council approved the purchase of three fire pumps for the town, with a total cost of $25,742.35.
- passed — Paving of Vermilion Avenue: Council approved the expenditure of $35,240 + GST to Peters Brothers Construction Ltd. for the paving of Vermilion Avenue.
What comes next
- The approved grants and contracts will be implemented in the coming months, with the business facade improvement grants expected to be completed in the next few weeks.
Who spoke
- Sheila White and Scott Casey from the Rolling Barrage 2024 — Council's awareness and support for their event, which will be held in Princeton for the next three years.
Stakes & interests
The grants will help local businesses improve their facades, which will enhance the appearance of the town and potentially attract more visitors.
The new fire pumps will improve the town's fire safety and response capabilities, which is essential for the community's well-being.
The paving project will improve the town's infrastructure and make the area more accessible and safe for residents and visitors.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
The Rolling Barrage 2024 (TRB2024)
The public hearing report was received and filed by Council.
“The report was received and filed by Council.”
Council approved the grant application, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible facade improvements. [14]
“THAT Council approves the business facade improvement grant application for 170 Bridge Street; [14]”
Business Facade Improvement Grant Application - 251 Vermilion Avenue ($5,000.00) — Town council would approves the business facade improvement grant application for 251 Vermilion Avenue; AND THAT Council approve the entering into a performance agreement with the [12][15][20]
“THAT Council approves the business facade improvement grant application for 251 Vermilion Avenue; AND THAT Council approve the entering into a performance agreement with the owners of 251 Vermilion Avenue for the allocation of up to $5,000.00 for reimbursement for the eligible fa [12][15][20]”
Council approved the purchase of three fire pumps for the town, with a total cost of $25,742.35.
“THAT Princeton Town Council approve the purchase of 3 Fire pumps for the Town of Princeton in the amount of $25,742.35.”
Council approved the expenditure of $35,240 + GST to Peters Brothers Construction Ltd. for the paving of Vermilion Avenue.
“THAT Council approves the expenditure of $35,240 + GST to Peters Brothers Construction Ltd. in the 2023 fiscal year for the paving of Vermilion Ave in addition to the amount already approved in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan”
Vancouver Human Society (VHS) — item 8.1 be received and filed. [11][19]
Mining for Miracles — Mayor Coyne or the Deputy Mayor participate in the upcoming fundraising event, The Mining for Miracles Virtual Pie Throw benefiting BC Children's Hospital. Email-Miracles Virtual P [10][18]
“THAT Mayor Coyne or the Deputy Mayor participate in the upcoming fundraising event, The Mining for Miracles Virtual Pie Throw benefiting BC Children's Hospital. Email-Miracles Virtual Pie Throw, benefiting BC Children's Hospital 2024 Pie Throw Outreach Letter_Mayor Coyne [10][18]”
Keremeos Rodeo Association Parade-Monday, May 20th, 2024 — Town council would attend the Keremeos Rodeo Association Parade on Monday, May 20th, 2024 as available. 2024 Parade Entry [9]
“THAT Council attend the Keremeos Rodeo Association Parade on Monday, May 20th, 2024 as available. 2024 Parade Entry [9]”
To amend the Official Community Plan to redesignate 89 Tapton Avenue from TC, Town Centre to MR, Medium Density Residential; and — Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1047, 2024 be adopted; AND THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1048, 2024 be adopted. Staff Report - adoption-89 Tapton Avenue Bylaw No. 104 [13][16][22]
“THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1047, 2024 be adopted; AND THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1048, 2024 be adopted. Staff Report - adoption-89 Tapton Avenue Bylaw No. 1047-OCP Amendment MoTI_App_Redacted CD3 Duplex Laneway 89 TAPTON AVE - SUBJECT PROPERTY REZONE-OC [13][16][22]”
Open questions
- What is the timeline for the completion of the business facade improvement grants and the paving of Vermilion Avenue?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 170 Bridge Street Before Photos
- 2023 Town of Princeton - Capital Works Paving Estimate_Redacted
- 2023 Town of Princeton - Flood Repairs Paving Estimate_Redacted
- 2023 Town of Princeton - Harold Ave & Bridge Street Flood Repairs_Redacted
- 2023 Town of Princeton - Waterline Repairs Paving Estimate_Redacted
- 2024 Parade Entry
- 2024 Pie Throw Outreach Letter_Mayor Coyne
- 2024-02-26 VHS letter to Princeton Mayor and Council_Redacted
- 251 Vermilion Ave Before Photo
- 60781
- BFI Application Report - 170 Bridge St
- BFI Application Report - 251 Vermilion Ave
- 60786
- Email PB
- Email-Miracles Virtual Pie Throw, benefiting BC Children's Hospital
- Email-Vancouver Humane Society (VHS)
- Estimate and Sign Design
- Estimates_Redacted
- 60783
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