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Tue, 02/04/2020
February 4, 2020 — During the February 3, 2020, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council discussed a term-limit initiative petition that gathered a sufficient number of signatures to be placed on the May 2020 election ballot. The measure would amend the Wilsonville City Charter to prohibit any person from serving as mayor, city councilor, or any combination of both, for more than 12 years in any 20-year period.
The Council unanimously backed an ordinance to include a neutral explanatory statement about the ballot measure in the voters’ pamphlet, and chose not to draft a competing ballot measure, as allowed by law. Four Council members expressed concerns about the potential effects of the measure, while one councilor spoke in favor.
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Wed, 01/29/2020
The February 2020 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Fri, 01/24/2020
January 24, 2020 — During the Jan. 23, 2020, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council discussed a number of issues during work session.
City Building Official Dan Carlson outlined the results of a recent income and expense analysis that showed current building permit and plan review fees are not covering their costs. Last raised 14 years ago in 2006, a proposed fee increase in 2020 would make Wilsonville building permit and plan review fees equivalent with the average fees in nearby jurisdictions. Additionally, the Council appeared to favor a proposal to tie fees with annual changes to the Seattle Construction Cost Index or similar construction costs-related inflation index.
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Wed, 01/15/2020
January 15, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville’s Budget Committee has scheduled upcoming meetings to review current financial operations and to consider and approve a Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 budget for Council adoption.
Wednesday, March 11, 6-8 pm, City Hall (Willamette Falls Rooms 1 & 2): The Budget Committee is scheduled to review the City’s mid-year financial status for the current 2019-20 fiscal year.
Wednesday, May 20, 6-10 pm, City Hall (Council Chambers): The Budget Committee is convening for the initial review of the City’s Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21. The Committee is scheduled to inspect aspects of the budget, hear public testimony and complete initial deliberation.
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Mon, 01/13/2020
January 13, 2020 — The Wilsonville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for The Community Tourism Grant Program and the Community Opportunity Grant Program, which together provide $50,000 in funding for local organizations to support a wide array of projects that benefit community groups, residents and visitors to Wilsonville.
The Community Tourism Grant Program awards up to $25,000 annually to organizations that produce projects, programs or events that draw visitors to Wilsonville. The deadline for the Tourism Grant is Friday, Feb. 7, after which the Tourism Promotion Committee reviews requests and determines awards. Funding for the program comes from the City’s transient room taxes assessed on overnight lodging visitors.
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Tue, 01/07/2020
January 7, 2020 — During the January 6, 2020, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council approved a new two-year contract for Municipal Court Judge Fred Weinhouse, who has served the City in this role since 2018. The new contract secures Judge Weinhouse’s tenure through December 2021.
The Council confirmed Mayor Tim Knapp’s recommendations of 13 citizens to fill available positions on the City’s boards and commissions. The appointments are as follows:
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Tue, 12/31/2019
The January/February 2020 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, features reports and updates on a range of topics including the following articles and content:
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Thu, 12/26/2019
The January 2020 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Thu, 12/19/2019
The Library will observe the following holiday schedule:
- Tuesday, Dec. 24 (closing early at 2 pm)
- Wednesday, Dec. 25 - closed
- Wednesday, Jan. 1 - closed
To renew items, select “My Account” on the Library website, or call our automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Thu, 12/19/2019
December 19, 2019 — During the December 16, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council approved an agreement with Republic Services to introduce several new services, including residential food-scraps collection for customers with yard debris bins. The agreement also reduces the temporary recycling surcharge by 50 percent for residential and commercial customers.
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Thu, 12/05/2019
The December 2019 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Tue, 12/03/2019
December 3, 2019 — During the Dec. 2, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted on first reading an ordinance that updates the City Building Code to provide local regulatory guidance for the administration of state building codes, among other changes. The revision, made necessary after recent state legislation, ensures that consistent, accepted safety standards remain in place for all City structures.
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Mon, 12/02/2019
December 2, 2019 – The Wilsonville-Metro Community Enhancement Program, which provides funding for a wide array of community-led improvement projects, is accepting project nominations until Jan. 31, 2020.
Eligible projects can improve the appearance or environmental quality of the community, increase reuse and recycling opportunities or improve recreational areas and programs. Any individual or local business may nominate a Community Enhancement project.
Those interested in pursuing funding for a Community Enhancement project are invited to:
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Sat, 11/30/2019
The December 2019 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, features reports and updates on a range of topics including the following articles and content:
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Mon, 11/25/2019
Library is closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open on Saturday, November 30. To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
City offices are closed in observance of Thanksgiving. For after hours services call 1-866-252-3614.
SMART services are not operable.
For police non-emergency dispatch call 503-655-8211.
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Tue, 11/19/2019
November 19, 2019 — During the November 18, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Oregon Transit Association recognized Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) as the 2019 recipient of the Public Transportation System Innovation Award. Originally presented at the association’s annual conference, Oct. 27-30 in Seaside, the award honors a public transportation system that has demonstrated innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques not previously applied in transit industry.
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Thu, 11/07/2019
Library is closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The library will re-open on Tuesday, November 12. To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
City offices are closed in observance of Veterans Day. For after hours services call 1-866-252-3614.
SMART services are operable.
For police non-emergency dispatch call 503-655-8211.
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Tue, 11/05/2019
November 5, 2019 — During the November 4 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council passed a resolution to support a grant application that aids the City’s equitable housing efforts.
If successful, a $181,500 Technical Assistance Grant from Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) would fund technical support services for the “Wilsonville Housing Variety Implementation Project.” The project would address barriers to development of different types of housing to make home ownership more attainable to more people while satisfying “middle housing” requirements mandated by the 2019 passage of House Bill 2001. The project would support the City’s Equitable Housing Strategic Plan, and include focus on future development in the Frog Pond South and East areas.
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Fri, 11/01/2019
The November 2019 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, features reports and updates on a range of topics including the following articles and content:
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Fri, 10/25/2019
The November 2019 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out!
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Fri, 10/25/2019
October 25, 2019 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is coordinating the City’s sixth annual toy drive for the benefit of in-need children in Wilsonville and throughout Clackamas County.
From Nov. 4 to Dec. 13, we invite residents to purchase and drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.
Donations are being collected and distributed by Toy & Joy/Compassion in Action of Clackamas County to provide holiday cheer for individuals and families in need.
To increase participation and provide additional convenience, the City is also accepting toy donations at Wilsonville Orthodontics, 9475 SW Wilsonville Rd., Monday-Thursday (hours vary). Other drop spots may be added and announced at a later date.
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Tue, 10/22/2019
October 22, 2019 — During the October 21 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted an intergovernmental agreement with the Willamette Water Supply System Commission. The agreement advances seismic upgrades to the Willamette River Water Treatment Plant (WRWTP) jointly owned/operated by the City and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), as well as construction of a half-mile segment of 66-inch raw water pipeline, a new electrical building and other improvements that provide Wilsonville and nearby cities with a more resilient regional water supply.
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Mon, 10/21/2019
October 21, 2019 — Each year, the City of Wilsonville provides $25,000 in Community Opportunity Grants to support organizations that promote education, diversity, arts or community involvement in Wilsonville.
The first of two award cycles for the 2019-20 fiscal year was completed at the Oct. 10 meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board. The board has awarded grants to two local programs:
- Charbonneau Arts Association received $4,610 for new gallery displays to showcase art at the annual Charbonneau Festival of Arts.
- I-5 Connection, a community choral group, received $4,600 to support two upcoming concerts.
Community organizations can apply for the second cycle of 2019-20 Community Opportunity Grant awards in early 2020; funds are scheduled to be awarded at the April 9, 2020, meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board.
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Thu, 10/17/2019
Oct. 17, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is now accepting applicants for positions opening up on City boards and commissions. These volunteer terms begin in 2020 for those applicants selected by Mayor Tim Knapp and appointed by a vote of the City Council. Eleven positions are currently available.
“The City relies on engaged community members to provide leadership, new ideas and critical community oversight,” Knapp said. “Anyone passionate about contributing their expertise to help us sustain our high quality of life in Wilsonville is encouraged to apply.”
Positions now available include:
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Fri, 10/11/2019
October 11, 2019 — During the Oct. 7, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council authorized a supplemental budget adjustment for the current 2019-20 fiscal year. About $6.2 million in unspent funds from the prior fiscal year is to be forwarded to the current year to complete 29 capital improvement projects. Additionally, the City is budgeting $3.4 million for the new PERS Oregon Incentive Fund created by the legislature, which provides a 25% state-funded match designed to mitigate future Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) contribution rates.