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What happened

Town Council Considers Waiving Rental Fee for Family Day Event

Quick view

The Town of Princeton's Council discussed a request from the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce to waive the rental fee for their 'Family Day' event, planned for August 9th, 2025, at the Princeton & District Arena. The Chamber is planning to bring in Gord Bamford's 25th celebration tour and hopes to use the arena's lounge area. They are requesting the town waive the one-day rental fee, which is $18.60 per hour. The Council also received a letter from the City of Merritt, highlighting the impact of delinquent property taxes on small municipalities. The City of Merritt is requesting that the Ministry of Finance broaden its understanding of this issue and the impact it has on communities. The Chamber's request to waive the rental fee was met with some discussion, but no decision was made. The Council will consider the request further.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • recommended — Waive Rental Fee for Family Day Event: The Council recommended waiving the rental fee for the Family Day event, but no decision was made.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Council will consider the request further and make a decision at a future meeting.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Delinquent Property Taxes

The issue of delinquent property taxes is affecting small municipalities, including the City of Merritt. The Town of Princeton may need to consider this issue in the future.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

8.1 City of Merritt-Letter to Deputy Minister Wood

City of Merritt-Letter to Deputy Minister Wood — item 8.1 be received and filed. [5]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. [5]”

9.1 Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce

Request to waive rental fee for Family Day event [6]

“THAT Council waive the rental fee of $18.60 per hour for the Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce "Family Day" event being planned for August 9th, 2025 at the Princeton & District Arena. [6]”

Open questions

  • What is the current policy on waiving rental fees for community events?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 16 Oct 2024 — Agenda Package
  5. Letter from Mayor Goetz City of Merritt - Burden of Delinquent Taxes_Redacted
  6. TOP Venue Request
  7. Committee of the Whole - 08 Oct 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  8. Regular Agenda - 02 Oct 2024 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 791 · 2024-10-16