What happened

Pickleball courts get a budget boost

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The Town of Princeton council voted to increase the budget for new Pickleball courts from $25,000 to $75,000. The extra $50,000 will come from Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen funding. The town will manage the distribution of these funds based on approved invoices from the Princeton Pickleball Association. This decision was made during the May 15th regular meeting of council.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Pickleball Court Expenses: The council increased the budgeted contribution for the construction of new Pickleball Courts from $25,000.00 to $75,000.00, with the $50,000.00 increase to be offset from RDOS funding of up to $50,000.00. [11]
  • passed — Replacement Building Inspectors Vehicle: The council approved the purchase of one (1) GMC Terrain 4X4 Vehicles for the sum of not more than $38,518.00 pretax dollars, and that the purchase be awarded to Bannister GMC in Kelowna BC.
  • passed — Award Pickleball Fencing Contract: The council awarded the purchase and installation of fencing around the new Pickleball Facility to Rite-Way Fencing Inc. for $35,350.27 (plus GST). [12]
FACT · Next

What comes next

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Pickleball courts

The decision to increase the budget for the Pickleball courts will benefit the local community by providing a new recreational facility for residents.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 Replacement Building Inspectors Vehicle

The council approved the purchase of a new vehicle for the building inspectors.

“The recommendation was to approve the purchase of one (1) GMC Terrain 4X4 Vehicles for the sum of not more than $38,518.00 pretax dollars, and that the purchase be awarded to Bannister GMC in Kelowna BC.”

6.2 Pickleball Court Expenses

The council increased the budgeted contribution for the construction of new Pickleball Courts from $25,000.00 to $75,000.00. [11]

“The recommendation was to increase the budgeted contribution for the construction of new Pickleball Courts from $25,000.00 to $75,000.00; AND THAT the $50,000.00 increase be offset from RDOS funding of up to $50,000.00; [11]”

6.3 Award Pickleball Fencing Contract

The council awarded a contract to Rite-Way Fencing Inc. for $35,350.27 to install fencing around the new Pickleball Facility. [12]

“The recommendation was to award the purchase and installation of fencing around the new Pickleball Facility to Rite-Way Fencing Inc. for $35,350.27 (plus GST); [12]”

6.4 Arena Concession Lease- Renewal

Arena Concession Lease- Renewal — Town council would renew the concession operation lease with Princeton Posse and Princeton Minor Hockey, as joint tenants, for a further three (3) year term, May 2024-April 2027; A [5][13]

“THAT Council renew the concession operation lease with Princeton Posse and Princeton Minor Hockey, as joint tenants, for a further three (3) year term, May 2024-April 2027; AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Town. REPORT-Concession renewal-2024 [5][13]”

6.5 2023 Statement of Financial Position

2023 Statement of Financial Position — the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2023 be approved; AND THAT the mayor be authorized to sign the SOFI on behalf of Council. 202 [15]

“THAT the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2023 be approved; AND THAT the mayor be authorized to sign the SOFI on behalf of Council. 2023 SOFI Staff Report SOFI 2023 [15]”

6.6 Sprinkling Regulations Start May 15-Stage 1

Sprinkling Regulations Start May 15-Stage 1 — Town council would delegate their authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Infrastructure Technologist to determine the applicable stage of water restrictions for 2024 [19]

“THAT Council delegate their authority to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Infrastructure Technologist to determine the applicable stage of water restrictions for 2024. Sprinkling Regulations [19]”

8.1 Letter to Premier David Eby from the District of Logan Lake

Letter to Premier David Eby from the District of Logan Lake — items 8.1 be received and filed. Premier Eby re Letter of Support for Bill-34 [10]

“THAT items 8.1 be received and filed. Premier Eby re Letter of Support for Bill-34 [10]”

9.1 Hope Air Day-June 17th, 2024

Hope Air Day-June 17th, 2024 — Hope Air Day-June 17, 2024 Whereas, access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location; Whereas, Hope Air, a charitable organizat [7][8][9]

“Hope Air Day-June 17, 2024 Whereas, access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of their geographic location; Whereas, Hope Air, a charitable organization, has been tirelessly dedicated to providing access to healthcare by facilitating free flights an [7][8][9]”

10.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1049, 2024

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1049, 2024 — Bylaw No. 1049, 2024, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw be given first and second reading; AND THAT Council, as per Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, waive the Public Hea [16][17][18][21]

“THAT Bylaw No. 1049, 2024, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw be given first and second reading; AND THAT Council, as per Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, waive the Public Hearing for “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1049, 2024” as the bylaw is consistent with the Official C [16][17][18][21]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the increased budget for the Pickleball courts on the town's finances?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 15 May 2024 — Agenda Package
  5. Arena concession agreement 2024
  6. Bannister GM Kelowna
  7. Declaring June 17th as Hope Air Day
  8. HA_fllpg_BC_8.375x10.875_CMYK_final (1)
  9. Municipal Proclamation BC
  10. Premier Eby re Letter of Support for Bill-34
  11. REPORT Pickleball RDOS Funding
  12. REPORT-Award Pickleball Fencing Contract
  13. REPORT-Concession renewal-2024
  14. Riteway fence quote
  15. SOFI 2023
  16. Section 22, BP1 - Business Park, Princeton-Summerland Road
  17. Section 23, BP2- Business Park, General
  18. Section 27, H1, Institutional and Health Care
  19. 46826
  20. Vehicle Locator
  21. Bylaw No. 1049, 2024 Zoning Amendment
  22. Regular Agenda - 17 Apr 2024 - Minutes - Pdf

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