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What happened

Town of Princeton council approves equipment purchase for Emergency Operations Centre

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council has approved the purchase of equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) using a $12,500 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. The equipment includes an AV projection unit, display monitors, mounts, stands, computer, and set-up/installation. The funding for the purchase comes from the fully funded UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) Emergency Operations Centres Equipment and Training LGPS Grant. Council also gave first, second, and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024, which outlines the process for applying for exemptions from the flood construction level. The bylaw aims to balance flood risk management with responsible development. In other business, council gave the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024 three readings, and requested staff to forward a certified true copy of the bylaw to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — UBCM Grant LGPS-#10330 Equipment Purchase Approval: Council approved the purchase of equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre using a $12,500 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. [12]
  • passed — Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024: Council gave first, second, and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024, which outlines the process for applying for exemptions from the flood construction level. [16]
  • passed — Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024: Council gave the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024 three readings, and requested staff to forward a certified true copy of the bylaw to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. [13]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton council will meet again on [insert date] to discuss further business.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Mayor Coyne — The council acknowledged the Similkameen Valley, which is the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the sməlq'míx People.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024

The bylaw aims to balance flood risk management with responsible development, which is important for the Town of Princeton's flood-prone areas.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 UBCM Grant LGPS-#10330 Equipment Purchase Approval

Council approved the purchase of equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre using a $12,500 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities. [12]

“THAT the Town of Princeton spend up to $12,500.00 for the purchase of an AV projection unit, display monitors, mounts, stands, computer, and set up/installation for the EOC. [12]”

8.1 Letter from Barry Cook DMD

Letter from Barry Cook DMD — item 8.1 be received and filed. Letter from Barry Cook DMD_Redacted [10]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. Letter from Barry Cook DMD_Redacted [10]”

10.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024

Council gave first, second, and third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024, which outlines the process for applying for exemptions from the flood construction level. [16]

“THAT Council give first, second, & third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1051, 2024. [16]”

10.2 Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024

Council gave the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024 three readings, and requested staff to forward a certified true copy of the bylaw to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval. [13]

“THAT Council gives the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024 three readings; [13]”

10.3 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw

2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw — Town council would gives the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1053, 2024 first, second and third readings. 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report 2025 Revenue Antic [14][15]

“THAT Council gives the Town of Princeton Revenue Anticipation Bylaw No. 1053, 2024 first, second and third readings. 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw [14][15]”

Open questions

  • What is the status of the Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1052, 2024 after it was given three readings?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 1995 Floodplain Map (Expired)
  5. 2023 Floodplain Map
  6. 2024 Loan Authorization Report
  7. EOC training-2024-grant approval-signed_Redacted
  8. Flood Construction Level Exemption Policy
  9. LGA Section 524 - Requirements in relation to flood plain areas
  10. Letter from Barry Cook DMD_Redacted
  11. Seatosky quote 9403
  12. UMBC Grant LGPS-#10330 equipment purchase approval
  13. 2024 Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw
  14. 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw
  15. 2025 Revenue Anticipation Bylaw Report
  16. Bylaw No 1051 2024 Zoning Amendment
  17. Regular Agenda - 06 Nov 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  18. Special Meeting Agenda - 12 Nov 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  19. Staff Report - Zoning Amendment FCL Exemptions

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Brief 793 · 2024-11-20