What happened

Council Approves Funding for Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station Replacement

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council approved a grant application for the replacement of the Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station, which will cost an estimated $7,710,000. The council also authorized the potential expenditure of $710,000 from the $7 million borrowing already designated for the upgrading of municipal infrastructure. The project will be managed, tendered, signed, and awarded by staff until completion within the amount of $7,710,000. Additionally, the council approved a business façade improvement grant application for 219 Vermilion Avenue, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible façade improvements. The council also granted permission to the Halloween Family Fun Night planning committee to host a community event to display fireworks at the Princeton Fairgrounds, subject to certain conditions.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

passed — Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station Replacement: Council approved a grant application for the replacement of the Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station, which will cost an estimated $7,710,000. The council also authorized the potential expenditure of $710,000 from the $7 million borrowing already designated for the upgrading of municipal infrastructure. ^[9]
passed — Business Façade Improvement Grant Application–219 Vermilion Avenue: Council approved a business façade improvement grant application for 219 Vermilion Avenue, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible façade improvements. ^[19]
passed — Halloween Family Fun Night – Fireworks Display Request: Council granted permission to the Halloween Family Fun Night planning committee to host a community event to display fireworks at the Princeton Fairgrounds, subject to certain conditions. ^[5]

FACT · Next

What comes next

The Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station Replacement project will be managed, tendered, signed, and awarded by staff until completion within the amount of $7,710,000.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Halloween Family Fun Night planning committee — Permission to host a community event to display fireworks at the Princeton Fairgrounds

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station Replacement

The replacement of the Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station is a critical infrastructure project that will improve the town's wastewater management system. The project will also provide a safer and more efficient way to manage the town's wastewater.

Business Façade Improvement Grant Application–219 Vermilion Avenue

The business façade improvement grant application for 219 Vermilion Avenue will help to improve the appearance of the town's downtown area and support local businesses.

Halloween Family Fun Night – Fireworks Display Request

The Halloween Family Fun Night event will provide a fun and safe environment for families to enjoy during the Halloween season. The event will also promote community engagement and spirit.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 Halloween Family Fun Night – Fireworks Display Request

Council granted permission to the Halloween Family Fun Night planning committee to host a community event to display fireworks at the Princeton Fairgrounds, subject to certain conditions. ^[5]

“THAT Council grants permission to the “Halloween Family Fun Night” planning committee to host a community event to display fireworks at the Princeton Fairgrounds; ^[5]”

6.2 Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station Replacement

Council approved a grant application for the replacement of the Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station, which will cost an estimated $7,710,000. ^[9]

“THAT Council authorize staff to submit an application to UBCM for a grant under the Strategic Priorities Fund 2025 for the replacement of the Fenchurch Sanitary Lift Station for the estimated amount of $7,710,000.00; ^[9]”

6.3 Business Façade Improvement Grant Application–219 Vermilion Avenue

Council approved a business façade improvement grant application for 219 Vermilion Avenue, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible façade improvements. ^[19]

“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application for 219 Vermilion Avenue; ^[19]”

9.1 Hudbay Minerals Inc.-Copper Mountain Mine

Hudbay Minerals Inc.-Copper Mountain Mine — Town council would issue a letter of support to Hudbay Minerals Inc.-Copper Mountain Mine for the New Ingerbelle Expansion Project. Hudbay-Copper Mountain Mine-Request for a Letter ^[11]

“THAT Council issue a letter of support to Hudbay Minerals Inc.-Copper Mountain Mine for the New Ingerbelle Expansion Project. Hudbay-Copper Mountain Mine-Request for a Letter of Support for NI Project_Redacted ^[11]”

10.1 Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1058, 2025

Fire Hall Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1058, 2025 — Town council would adopt Town of Princeton Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1058, 2025. Loan Authorization Report 2025 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw ^[12]^[16]

“THAT Council adopt Town of Princeton Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1058, 2025. Loan Authorization Report 2025 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw ^[12]^[16]”

Open questions

What are the specific conditions for the Halloween Family Fun Night event?

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