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Council Approves Grants and Fire Truck for Princeton Volunteer Fire Department

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The Town of Princeton council approved a grant application for $40,000 to support the Emergency Operation Center. The grant will cover equipment, training, and other expenses. Council also accepted a fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. The vehicle is a 2003 Ford F550 4x4 truck, and the source of funds for the purchase is a capital grant provided by the Regional District. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen presented its 2025 budget to council, which includes a tax requisition increase of 1.6 million for an increase of 6.37% after non-market growth.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton will apply for the grant to support the Emergency Operation Center, and the fire protection vehicle will be used by the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Emergency Operation Center

The grant will support the Emergency Operation Center, which is a critical service for the community in emergency situations.

Fire Protection Vehicle

The fire protection vehicle will be used by the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to respond to emergencies and protect the community.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Budget Presentation

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Budget Presentation [6]

6.1 2025 Grant Application to Support the Emergency Operation Center

Council approved a grant application for $40,000 to support the Emergency Operation Center. [9]

“THAT the Town of Princeton applies to receive and manage a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF); Emergency Operations Centres (EOC) Equipment and Training; 2025 Program and Application Grant in the amount of $40,000. [9]”

6.2 Procurement of Fire Protection Vehicle

Council accepted a fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. [5]

“THAT Council accepts the provision of one fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the use of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: One (1) 2003, Ford F550 4X4 truck for the cost of $14,000.00 + applicable taxes; [5]”

8.1 Southern Interior Local Government (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government (SILGA) — item 8.1 be received and filed. [8]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. [8]”

Open questions

  • What are the specific details of the grant application for the Emergency Operation Center?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 05 Feb 2025 — Agenda Package
  5. 2003 Fire Truck Grant RDOS
  6. 2025 Road show Budget Presentation Princeton
  7. LGPS_CEPF_EOC_2025 ProgGuide_2024-10-24
  8. SILGA-Save the Date
  9. TOP 2025 EOC Funding Application
  10. Regular Agenda - 15 Jan 2025 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 826 · 2025-02-05