What happened

Princeton Council supports UBCM grant for Emergency Operations Centre

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council has agreed to support a $30,000 grant application to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to enhance the Emergency Operations Centre's equipment and training. This grant will help the EOC respond to emergencies and disasters more effectively. The Council also received a presentation from the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue team, highlighting their efforts and capabilities in search and rescue operations. The Council has also received correspondence from the Town of View Royal, regarding a judicial review coalition update for provincial housing legislation. The Town of Princeton has been invited to participate in the coalition, which aims to address concerns about the impact of provincial housing legislation on local governance and planning authority. The Council has adopted the minutes from the previous meeting, which included discussions on various topics such as development variance permits, reserve funds, and correspondence from other municipalities.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

passed — 2026 UBCM Grant Application to Support the EOC: The Council supported the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for, receive, and manage the 2026 CEPF- Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton. ^[5]
recommended — Princeton Ground Search and Rescue Presentation: The Council received a presentation from the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue team, highlighting their efforts and capabilities in search and rescue operations.
recommended — Correspondence from Town of View Royal: The Council received correspondence from the Town of View Royal, regarding a judicial review coalition update for provincial housing legislation. ^[6]^[10]

FACT · Next

What comes next

The Town of Princeton will work with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for the UBCM grant and enhance the EOC's equipment and training.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Princeton Ground Search and Rescue team — To present their efforts and capabilities in search and rescue operations to the Council.

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Emergency Operations Centre

The grant will help the EOC respond to emergencies and disasters more effectively, ensuring the safety of the community.

Princeton Ground Search and Rescue team

The team's efforts and capabilities in search and rescue operations are crucial in keeping the community safe, and their presentation highlighted their commitment to this work.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR)

Princeton Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) ^[9]

6.1 2026 UBCM Grant Application to Support the EOC

The Council supported the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for, receive, and manage the 2026 CEPF- Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton. ^[5]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council supports the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for, receive, and manage the 2026 CEPF- Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton. ^[5]”

8.1 Town of View Royal

Town of View Royal ^[6]^[10]

8.2 Gorman Group

Gorman Group — items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. ^[7]^[8]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. ^[7]^[8]”

Open questions

What specific actions will the Town of Princeton take to support the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen in applying for the UBCM grant?

Sources

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