Mark Pendergraft recognized for long public service
Mark Pendergraft, the current chair of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS), has been recognized for his 20 years of public service.
Tag: Union of BC Municipalities
Osoyoos to apply for FireSmart coordinator funding
Following the lead of other municipalities, like Oliver, Osoyoos is looking to hire a FireSmart Coordinator contingent on being awarded a grant through the the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM).
Partnership funding for emergency planning approved
A $160,000 grant for emergency public notification and evacuation planning has been jointly awarded to Osoyoos, Keremeos, Summerland, and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS).
Osoyoos treads carefully on water plant grants
After assurances from senior staff that the action wouldn’t jeopardize future grant applications, Osoyoos council has agreed to apply for a $7 million provincial grant toward the planned water treatment plant.
Oliver pushes for four minister meetings at UBCM
Oliver is pushing for minister meetings on topics such as the Airport Land Grant and answers on funding for travelling health care workers.
Revised Oliver Airport land usage could include housing
Oliver is taking the first steps in a bid to better utilize the Oliver Airport land as it aims to increase revenue generating potential which could include dorms, offices or even housing.
Efforts ongoing to foster constructive public discourse
Osoyoos is resubmitting its resolution aimed at legislative reform countering defamatory and malicious accusations against municipal leaders and to ensure a safe and harassment free work environment for staff.
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Osoyoos joins RDOS-led application for Tiger Dam grant
Osoyoos council has voted unanimously to join an effort by a group of municipalities led by the Region District to apply for grant funding to acquire two fully equipped Tiger Dam trailers for emergency flood mitigation.
Town seeks grant funding for emergency planning
Osoyoos council has unanimously approved an administration request for permission to seek provincial funding to assess the town’s readiness to face emergencies.
Town looking to set up OFD with equipment and training
Lockers, radios, and more training are a few things the town is looking to get for the Oliver Fire Department.
Oliver seeking UBCM meeting with tourism minister
Oliver is seeking an audience with the Minister of Tourism as one of its requests for the upcoming...
Oliver seeking better asset management
Oliver is looking to add more grant funds to continue developing the town’s asset management planning.
RDOS seeks grant for EOC equipment and training
Emergency operations in the South Okanagan may soon be getting more money for equipment and training.
Oliver seeking policies to support active transportation
Oliver is seeking more funding to ensure specific policies support and advance active transportation in the town.
The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) offers a $20,000 grant for Active Transportation Planning for local governments.
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Bolstering Oliver’s emergency planning in 2024
Plans have been established for 2024 to bolster Oliver’s emergency and disaster management program due to incoming provincial legislation, and the review of the town’s 2023 freshet response.
Oliver FD gets $30k as province awards grants
Oliver taxpayers can breathe easier following the awarding of a $30,000 grant to the Oliver Fire Department to purchase breathing apparatus.
CAO takes another go at explaining RMI funding
During his report to council, Rod Risling, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Osoyoos sought to once again clarify the issue of funding that the town receives via the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI).
RDOS and Oliver seek new FireSmart grants for 2023
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) and the Town of Oliver will once again be applying for a FireSmart grant offered under the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) program.
Osoyoos, Oliver get financial boost from province
Osoyoos and Oliver have both received their share of the $1 billion one-time grants to help address growing communities across BC.
Oliver voices heard at UBCM convention
Town of Oliver officials spoke loud and clear on several issues of concern at the Union of BC Municipalities convention.
Regional district approves UBCM requests
Homeowner grant increases and traffic calming measures are two of several issues that the regional district wants to discuss at the Union of BC Municipalities convention this fall. The board recently approved seven minister meeting requests.