The District of Squamish is seeking environmental consulting services to implement a receiving-environment monitoring program and prepare associated annual reports. The program is required under an approved substitution to Municipal Wastewater Regulation Registration No. 111677, and will assess whether phosphorus discharged in municipal effluent is negatively affecting the receiving environment. Proposals must be submitted online, and the 12-month RFP is open for bidding.
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District of Squamish Council Regular Council Meeting
Date: Dec 17, 2024Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting involved key discussions on the Garibaldi Estates Neighborhood Plan, the endorsement of the Water Master Plan, and a municipal speed limit reduction proposal. The agenda also included updates to the traffic calming policy, paid parking implementation phasing, and the Housing Squamish contribution agreement. Furthermore, the Council addressed infrastructure considerations for Highway 99, such as speed limit adjustments and potential lane additions, as well as the conceptual implementation of resident-exempt parking zones.
District Of Squamish Special Business Meeting
Date: Apr 22, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting focused on the spring amendment to the 2025-2029 five-year financial plan bylaw, which included various operating and capital budget adjustments. Key topics discussed included revisions to operating budgets, grant-funded project amendments, the Logger's East drainage diversion pipe construction, and a proposed budget increase for the Brennan Park Recreation Center retrofit. The council also addressed inquiries regarding the timing of municipal infrastructure projects, airport reserve funds, and the allocation of the housing accelerator fund.
The District of Squamish's Inclusion Strategy, 'IDEAs in Action,' outlines a comprehensive roadmap to build an inclusive community and workplace where all citizens and staff feel valued, seen, and heard, with accessibility considerations at the forefront. The strategy focuses on five key goals: fostering a culture of inclusion, ensuring all staff have a robust understanding of IDEA principles, establishing transparent and equitable pathways for professional development and leadership, aligning internal policies and practices with IDEA principles, and creating accessible and inclusive physical and virtual environments. The plan emphasizes continuous learning, structural change, and accountability to foster a diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace.
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