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City of Nelson
#emergency#funding#council#RDCK#preparedness
Oct 7, 2025
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City of Rossland

šŸšØ Emergency: $905K for Cook Avenue Repairs

Spring flooding collapsed Cook Avenue's storm drain, triggering an emergency infrastructure project that's ballooned to over $1M. The city must reallocate funds from 6 other planned projects to cover the unexpected costs. šŸ’°

Council is voting on awarding the contract to fix the damage and upgrade aging water/sewer lines while they're at it.

Why the Project Expanded Beyond Storm Drain

  • šŸŒŠ 2025 spring flooding caused the existing storm main to collapse completely

  • āš” Emergency scope expanded when crews discovered the sanitary system was too shallow and conflicted with storm drain alignment

  • šŸš° Decided to replace aging water infrastructure at the same time to avoid future road disruption

  • šŸ› ļø Project now includes: storm drain replacement, sewer upgrades, water line replacement, and full road repaving

The Real Cost: What Projects Get Delayed

$1.11 Million
Total project cost including engineering and contingencies. Since no emergency budget existed, the city is pulling funds from 6 other planned projects: Redstone ROW revitalization ($75K), retaining wall design ($300K), priority culvert repairs ($500K), and others. These projects will now be delayed or cancelled.

Two Bids, Tough Choice

  • šŸ† Triahn Enterprises: $905,743 (lowest bid, no previous city experience)

  • šŸ¢ COPCAN Civil: $917,026 (proven track record with Rossland)

  • āš™ļø Staff initially considered the established contractor for reliability

  • šŸ“Š Final recommendation: award to lowest bidder to save taxpayers $11,283

Your Voice Matters on Emergency Spending

Should Council approve this $905K emergency contract for Cook Avenue repairs, even though it means delaying other infrastructure projects across the city?

When & How to Participate

Council Meeting: Monday, September 15, 2025 Agenda Item: 8.b - Cook Avenue Infrastructure Contract Award

šŸ—£ļø Speak Up:

  • Attend the meeting in person
  • Submit written comments to Council
  • Contact your councillors directly

This emergency spending decision affects multiple city projects. Your input helps Council weigh the priorities and trade-offs facing Rossland taxpayers.

#infrastructure#emergency#budget
Sep 15, 2025
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City of Rossland

šŸŠā€ā™€ļø Pool at Risk: Emergency Decision Needed

šŸ”„ Fire damaged Rossland Outdoor Pool equipment in June 2025

āš ļø Pool operated on backup systems all summer

āŒ Without action: Pool could close in 2026

Council must decide whether to spend $31,800 to replace critical boilers or risk losing this community amenity entirely.

šŸ”„ How We Got Here

  • šŸŠā€ā™€ļø Fire in mechanical room destroyed one of two pool boilers

  • āš” Pool managed to operate 2025 season on single remaining boiler

  • āš ļø Operating with one boiler beyond 2025 creates high failure risk

šŸ”„ How We Got Here

  • šŸ”§ Age of existing systems makes replacing just one boiler very difficult

  • šŸ› ļø Staff recommend replacing both boilers for operational certainty

šŸ’° The Investment Required

$39,300
Total project cost includes $31,800 contractor quote plus $7,500 in City labor and supplies. Two new 400,000 BTU pool heaters will replace the damaged equipment. Work scheduled for fall 2025 using allocated capital funds.

Should Council approve spending $39,300 to replace the pool boilers and ensure the outdoor pool stays open, or are there other infrastructure priorities you'd prefer the City focus on?

šŸ“… Next Steps & How to Engage

Council Decision Timeline: šŸ“… This motion comes to Council soon šŸ•°ļø Quote valid for only 15 days due to steel tariff speculation šŸ—ļø Work must be completed after 2025 pool closure

Your Voice Matters: šŸ¢ Attend Council meeting to share your views šŸ“§ Contact your councillors directly šŸ“± Share your thoughts on this spending priority

This decision affects summer 2026 pool operations!

#pool#infrastructure#recreation#emergency#municipal
Sep 15, 2025
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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

šŸ”„ Fire Protection Boost Coming

With wildfire risks increasing across the region, KBRFR is moving fast to secure three new wildland fire engines by April 2026 - a full year ahead of schedule.

The $800,000 investment will replace one aging 2006 vehicle and add two brand new units to protect communities in Rossland, Trail, and Fruitvale.

šŸš’ Better equipment = Better protection for your family and property

  • šŸš’ Three wildland fire engines planned for Rossland, Trail, and Fruitvale stations

  • šŸ”„ One unit replaces current 2006 Bush truck that's past its prime

  • āž• Two units are brand new additions to expand fire protection capacity

  • šŸšØ Engines will also respond to First Responder and Rescue calls, reducing wear on larger trucks

  • šŸ“¦ No additional firefighting equipment needed - KBRFR already has the gear

  • šŸ’° $800,000 total budget already allocated in 2026 five-year financial plan

  • šŸ“ˆ Early procurement protects against cost escalation and supply chain delays

  • ā° Ordering now ensures delivery before 2026 fire season begins

  • šŸŒ Complex international markets make early ordering smart financial planning

  • āœ… No 2025 expenses - this is forward approval for 2026 spending

Do you support this $800,000 investment in wildland fire protection for Rossland, Trail, and Fruitvale? What fire safety improvements matter most to your community?

Next Steps: The RDKB Board of Directors will vote on this procurement at their next meeting.

How to Participate:

  • Attend the board meeting to share your thoughts
  • Contact your regional director
  • Submit written feedback to the RDKB office

Timeline:

  • Board decision: Upcoming meeting
  • If approved: Engines ordered in 2025
  • Delivery: April 2026, ready for fire season
#fire#emergency#procurement
Aug 27, 2025
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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

šŸ”„ Big Safety News for Our Region

$1.18M FireSmart Grant Approved šŸ’°

The Regional District just received major provincial funding for wildfire prevention! Plus updates on emergency water treatment advocacy and the Record Ridge mine assessment.

Three important communications that affect our community's safety and development.

FireSmart Grant Details

  • šŸ’° $1,185,962.21 total funding from Province of BC

  • šŸ˜ļø Covers wildfire prevention and FireSmart community protection

  • šŸ“… One-year project running until July 29, 2026

FireSmart Grant Details

  • šŸš’ Must coordinate with BC Wildfire Service officials

  • šŸ“Š Includes fuel management, community planning, and emergency preparedness

  • šŸ  Special programs for seniors and vulnerable populations

šŸ’§ Emergency Water Security Initiative

Village of Lions Bay asks BC municipalities to support a UBCM resolution for provincial emergency water treatment plants.

The Ask: Province should acquire 1-3 portable plants (500K gal/day) for wildfire water contamination emergencies.

Why: Small communities can't afford treatment systems but face growing wildfire risks.

āš’ļø Record Ridge Mine Assessment Decision

"The Record Ridge Mine will NOT be designated as a reviewable project under Section 11 of the Act"
ā€” Kelly Northcott, BC Environmental Assessment Office

šŸ“… Stay Informed & Get Involved

These communications are part of Regional District Board agenda items for public information.

FireSmart Project: Must be completed by July 29, 2026 with extensive community safety improvements.

Next Steps: Attend Board meetings to learn more about how these decisions affect our region's safety and development.

#safety#emergency#environmental#firesmart#grants#infrastructure
Aug 27, 2025