Kelowna Plans Exit from Regional Economic Development Service

Kelowna is planning to transition away from the regional economic development service provided by the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission. Staff have been directed to prepare a transition plan and provide notice to the Regional District to discontinue participation as a new City-led economic development model is implemented.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Approximately $894,226 in 2026, projected to exceed $1,000,000 by 2029 (City of Kelowna share via regional tax levy)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Ongoing regional service; potential transition with minimum one-year notice period, full change targeted by start of 2028

Renewal

Service established under RDCO Economic Development Commission Bylaw No. 1423; no fixed term but withdrawal requires consent of at least two-thirds of service participants or a formal service withdrawal process under the Local Government Act. City targeting a minimum one-year transition with full change effective by 2028.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Kelowna Regular Council Meeting Agenda 2026-07-13

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Kelowna?

Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission was awarded this professional services contract by City of Kelowna, as recorded on July 13, 2026. The contract value is Approximately $894,226 in 2026, projected to exceed $1,000,000 by 2029 (City of Kelowna share via regional tax levy).

How much is the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission contract with City of Kelowna worth?

The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission contract with City of Kelowna is valued at Approximately $894,226 in 2026, projected to exceed $1,000,000 by 2029 (City of Kelowna share via regional tax levy), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Kelowna Regular Council Meeting Agenda 2026-07-13 (Agenda), dated July 13, 2026 from City of Kelowna. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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