Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative ApplicationEmergency Preparedness Manager HelgasonReport – Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation Initiative Application Recommendation: That Council authorize: a) the submission of a joint application with Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative in support of a climate readiness and resilience advancement initiative b) the City’s participation as a co-lead partner in the project, including the provision of staff time and expertise contributions within the approved project scope and budget, should the application be successful c) staff to work collaboratively with Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc to establish appropriate governance, funding administration, procurement, and other arrangements necessary to deliver the project, subject to the terms and conditions of the grant program d) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly if the grant application is successful

Staff recommendation/action: That Council authorize: a) the submission of a joint application with Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative in support of a climate readiness and resilience advancement initiative b) the City’s participation as a co-lead partner in the project, including the provision of staff time and expertise contributions within the approved project scope and budget, should the application be successful c) staff to work collaboratively with Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc to establish appropriate governance, funding administration, procurement, and other arrangements necessary to deliver the project, subject to the terms and conditions of the grant program d) the Corporate Services Director to update the 2026–2030 Financial Plan accordingly if the grant application is successful