Town of Princeton council allocates $143,286.50 for various projects
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — 2024 Grant-In-Aid Allocation: The council granted $3,000 to the Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club and up to $100 to the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Society. [6]
- passed — 2024 Town of Princeton Tax Sale: The council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2024 Tax Sale. [9]
- passed — UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: The council supported an application for a $40,000 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training grant. [12]
- passed — Cooperative RDOS Grant Application to Support the Princeton Emergency Support Services (ESS) Program: The council supported an application for a $40,000 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) - Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Grant. [11]
- passed — Accessibility Assessment and Plan: The council awarded the Accessibility Assessment and Plan project to Meraki Community Planning for the sum of $45,286.50 plus taxes. [16]
- received for information only — Permissive Tax Exemption Report: The council received the 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption report for information only. [8]
- passed — 2024 Grant Requests: The council granted $3,000 to the Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club and up to $100 to the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Society.
- passed — Approval for Asset Write-Off-Town of Princeton Property Taxes: The council approved the write-off of property taxes in the amount of $19,679.82. [20]
- passed — New Business: The council approved the one-time in-kind contribution of two days of rent to the Princeton Rodeo Club for the rental at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds for the High School Rodeo Event.
What comes next
- The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton council will be held on [insert date].
Who spoke
- Similkameen Valley Disc Golf Club — Information on the Annual Club Championships scheduled for October 5th, 2024.
Stakes & interests
The project aims to improve accessibility in the Town of Princeton, which may benefit residents with disabilities.
The grant will support the volunteer fire department, which may benefit residents in case of emergencies.
The grant will support the ESS program, which may benefit residents in case of emergencies.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
The council granted $3,000 to the Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club and up to $100 to the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Society. [6]
“THAT Council grant $3,000 to the Princeton Kokanee Summer Swim Club and grant up to $100 to the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Society. [6]”
The council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2024 Tax Sale. [9]
“THAT Council authorize CAO Lyle Thomas or his designate to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2024 Tax Sale in accordance with Section 648 of the Local Government Act; [9]”
The council received the 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption report for information only. [8]
“THAT Council receive the 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption report for information only. [8]”
The council supported an application for a $40,000 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training grant. [12]
“THAT the Council supports staff to apply for, receive, and manage a $40,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Volunteer and Composite Fire Departments Equipment and Training grant; [12]”
The council supported an application for a $40,000 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) - Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Grant. [11]
“THAT Council supports an application for a $40,000.00 grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) - Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Grant; [11]”
The council awarded the Accessibility Assessment and Plan project to Meraki Community Planning for the sum of $45,286.50 plus taxes. [16]
“THAT Council award the Accessibility Assessment and Plan project to Meraki Community Planning for the sum of $45,286.50 plus taxes; [16]”
Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve — Town council would direct staff to proceed with the requirements for notice and public hearing for a proposed application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for an exclusion
“THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the requirements for notice and public hearing for a proposed application to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) for an exclusion application for the Airport land. AND THAT staff proceed with the Notice of application by posting a sign”
Open questions
- What are the details of the Accessibility Assessment and Plan project?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- Regular Agenda - 02 Oct 2024 — Agenda Package
- 171.Quote.12.09.24
- 2024 Grant Requests
- 2024 Grant in Aid list
- 2024 Permissive Tax Exemption Report
- 2024 Tax Sale Report to Council
- 2024-08-29 Infrastructure Investment for Complete Communities (Premier Eby) - Mayor Horn Ltr_Redacted
- 2025 ESS joint RDOS funding
- 2025 PFD funding support TOP
- Delegation Request - Kevin Sill_Redacted
- Email from Mission
- Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Society_Redacted
- Report- Accessibility Assessment and Plan
- Similkameen Valley Disc Golf Club
- Tax Write Off Press Release 2024
- WHEREAS a petition has been received from - Town of Princeton_Redacted
- Write-Off Letter - Towm of Princeton_Redacted
- Regular Agenda - 04 Sep 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
- Special Meeting Agenda - 10 Sep 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
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