The City of Summerside is seeking proposals from web design and development firms to redesign and rebuild its main website. The project calls for a modern, accessible, mobile-responsive experience with clearer information architecture, navigation, page templates, and content-management functionality. It also covers breaking-news and emergency alerts, optional resident email or text subscriptions, and hosting and maintenance considerations.
The City is seeking creative agencies to lead a comprehensive rebranding, including a new logo, refreshed visual identity, and input on a new slogan. The assignment covers brand assets across city communications, marketing and digital platforms, as well as print materials, corporate stationery, fleet, facilities and signage, apparel, and other public-facing services and programs. Deliverables include a visual identity system, brand guidelines, and templates for digital and print communications.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Summerside
City of Summerside Council Monthly Meeting Minutes
Date: Feb 21, 2017Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed a variety of municipal topics, including the allocation of Gas Tax funding for storm sewer and paving projects, and the formal adoption of the Cosmetic Pesticide and Integrated Pest Management Bylaw. Updates were provided on the city's innovation strategy, 2017 construction season, and ongoing operational reviews. The council approved a scope of work for the renovation of the 1911 Armoury. Additionally, departmental reports were received covering police and fire services, community services, HR, legal affairs, and utility operations, including electric services and municipal infrastructure maintenance.
Planning Board, Committee Of The Whole, And Special Council Planning Board, Committee Of The Whole, And Special Council Meetings
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved the review of a restricted use application for the expansion of a retail store at 480 Central Street, which despite staff non-recommendation due to conflicts with the official plan and zoning bylaw, was debated regarding the precedent of past approvals. Additionally, the meeting covered a proposed textual amendment to the zoning bylaw intended to reduce newspaper advertisement requirements for certain official plan amendments to lower costs and reduce administrative processes.
The Council discussed the Urban Core Plan, focusing on waterfront development, viewscapes, and public consultation, ultimately adopting it as a Special Planning Area and directing the implementation of Form Based Codes. Financial matters included approval of the 2016 audited financial statements and an application for Gas Tax funding for water tower maintenance. The Economic Development committee highlighted a partnership with Stash Energy for a heat pump storage pilot project. Further discussions covered the extension of the power purchase contract with NB Power Energy Marketing Corporation through 2024, the need for new 16 MW generation capacity, and various operational updates regarding infrastructure maintenance, police and fire services, community grants policy, and local event management.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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