The District of Oak Bay is seeking bids under solicitation 2026032 for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a breathing air compressor system with multi-cylinder containment. The specific notice is an Invitation to Tender (Formal), was published on 2026/09/02 06:55:00 AM EDT, and closes on 2026/09/29 06:00:00 PM EDT, so it remains open on 2026-09-03. The specific public notice does not expose a primary PDF, DOCX, or PPT file; it identifies BC Bid as the venue for amendments.
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District of Oak Bay Council Special Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received several reports including the 2026 First Trimester Report, an update on the Oak Bay Emergency Program, outcomes related to optimizing development processes, and updates to the Correspondence Management Policy. Council directed staff to prepare the 2027-2031 Financial Plan based on established guidelines. Additionally, the council reviewed and amended the Heritage Commission's 2026/2027 Work Plan and received their 2025 Annual Report. Significant discussion occurred regarding home-based business regulations, resulting in amendments to business hours, customer limits, housing type restrictions, and parking requirements for Type 3 businesses, as well as a waiver for a public hearing for the associated zoning bylaw. Finally, a Heritage Revitalization Agreement Amendment for 1587 York Place was adopted.
Council Closed Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the approval of the agenda followed by a motion to move into a closed session. Discussion topics for the closed session included personal information regarding individuals considered for municipal positions, labor relations matters, and the acquisition or disposition of municipal land and improvements.
This Financial Plan for the District of Oak Bay outlines the financial strategy and resource allocation for the period of 2026-2030. It covers financial legislation and policies, corporate planning, and detailed departmental budgets across key services such as Corporate Administration, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Information Technology, Asset Management, Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Community Building and Planning, Engineering Services, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Culture. The plan also addresses principal issues, economic factors, and short-term risks, including infrastructure replacement, labor market pressures, and regulatory compliance, while integrating Council Priority Projects related to housing, livability, transportation, climate change, accessibility, diversity, inclusion, and truth and reconciliation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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