Creston
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Creston.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Creston, BC, CA
- Country:
- CA
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Creston.
Key metrics and characteristics
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,583
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Creston
The council meeting addressed various municipal matters, including zoning and official community plan amendments to permit multi-family residential use in the downtown core, and the denial of a development variance permit application with a directive for further infrastructure mitigation reports. The Council approved an increase in Mayor and Councillor remuneration, authorized lease agreements for the Armitage Building, and supported a grant application for the Kootenay Holds Climbing and Wellness Society. Additionally, the council discussed the cancellation of a request for proposals for 1607 Canyon Street, reviewed emergency management and climate readiness plans, and received briefing notes regarding childcare sustainability, highway realignment, and regional land use.
The council received a presentation from the Canadian Cancer Society concerning the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge and the health risks of radon exposure. Discussions were held regarding zoning bylaw amendments for fence heights and mixed-use tenure. The council adopted the Officers and Employees Bylaw, the Highway Encroachment Bylaw, and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw. Approval was granted to apply for a grant from the Build Communities Strong Fund for an airport runway extension. Other business included the adoption of the Hazard, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment and the Extreme Weather Response Plan, as well as providing direction for a new electric carshare program. The council also addressed correspondence regarding a youth council and a request for a letter of support for the Creston Valley Forest Corporation.
The committee discussed various initiatives, including the development of a Call for Artists for a 'Kindness Metre' project, which repurposes parking meters to collect funds for future public art. Other topics included fundraising strategies, a review of the current public art budget, options for beautifying the town information kiosk, potential grant partnerships, and plans for a school mural. The committee also evaluated an Art Park concept plan and reviewed past grant eligibility.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Creston.
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