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Public invited to comment online on proposed Clackamas County transportation project priorities through June 15

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

The public is invited to participate in an online open house at www.clackamascountytsp.com to review and comment on proposed transportation project priorities for the next 20 years in unincorporated Clackamas County.

After more than a year of work on the Clackamas County Transportation System Plan (TSP) update, County residents, the TSP Public Advisory Committee and transportation experts identified more than 300 projects for roads, bridges, sidewalks and bikeways that will be needed by 2035 throughout unincorporated Clackamas County.

The objective of these projects is to help residents, business people and tourists travel safely, smoothly and reliably throughout the County.

Since funds will only be available for a small proportion of these projects, each project was evaluated and ranked based on vision, goals, objectives and evaluation criteria set last year by the Public Advisory Committee. On the basis of that evaluation, projects were prioritized into the following tiers:

  • Tier 1: 20-Year Capital Projects –Those that can reasonably be undertaken within current estimates of available funding (approximately $444 million over 20 years).
  • Tier 2: Preferred Capital Projects –Additional recommended projects the County hopes to undertake if additional funds become available (approximately $444 million over 20 years).
  • Tier 3: Long-Term Capital Projects –Almost all other projects identified during this process. Although funds are not expected to be available for these projects during the next 20 years, these projects are still needed to meet the County’s projected transportation demands.

There are also a few projects recommended to be removed from the project list.

Maps and lists of the proposed projects and project priorities are available at the online open house, which is open through June 15.  Additional information about the TSP update process is available on the project website at www.clackamascountytsp.com.

For more information, contact Transportation Planning Supervisor Karen Buehrig at karenb@co.clackamas.or.us or 503.742.4683.

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Clackamas County wins 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate Award

Sunday, March 24th, 2013

Clackamas County was announced as one of 269 organizations from around the world who are being honored with the prestigious 2013 Computerworld Honors Laureate Award. The county won in the category of economic development for the Clackamas Broadband Express (CBX) project.

Clackamas County’s winning nomination was selected from more than 700 nominations to become one of 269 Laureates from 29 countries.

The CBX project is a fiber-optic network that provides needed infrastructure and links the rural parts of the county with the non-rural areas. The CBX initially linked together 160 community anchor institutions including schools, a community college, public safety facilities, hospitals and other public government facilities. Just as important, the project offered dark-fiber capacity to the various local broadband providers at affordable rates.

Dave Cummings, the county’s Chief Information Officer, said, “By offering a countywide redundant fiber optic ring, we enabled providers both within the county and beyond to access a previously unreachable customer base. Doing so has truly made Clackamas County a more comprehensive community and stimulated economic growth throughout the county.”

The annual Computerworld awards program honors visionary applications of information technology promoting positive social, economic and educational change. Awards are presented based on the humanitarian benefits and measurable results of applying technology to meet a specific social or business need.

“Technology continues to play a pivotal role in transforming how business and society functions. For the past 25 years the Computerworld Honors Program has had the privilege of celebrating innovative IT achievements,” said John Amato, vice president and publisher, Computerworld. “These projects demonstrate how IT can advance organizations’ ability to compete, innovate, communicate and prosper.”

Founded by International Data Group (IDG) in 1988, the Computerworld Honors Program is governed by the not-for-profit Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundation. Computerworld Honors is the longest running global program to honor individuals and organizations that use information technology to promote positive social, economic and educational change. Additional information can be found at the Computerworld Honors website.

The Computerworld Honors Program awards will be presented at an awards ceremony on June 3 in Washington, D.C.

For more information, contact David Cummings, 503-655-8525 or davidcu@clackamas.us

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Clackamas County loans funds to new Government Camp special road district for snow removal before first levy in November 2013

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Clackamas County is providing $20,000 for sidewalk and snow removal in Government Camp as a bridge loan until revenues from a newly-formed special district start coming in later this year.

Voters in Government Camp in November 2012 approved the establishment of a special road district to maintain all public roads, roadside drainage, sidewalk snow removal, street lighting and signage.

But since the first levy isn’t scheduled until November 2013, the road district board sought county assistance to deal with its average 300 inches of annual snowfall until the levy moneys are available. The county loan comes with no interest and is payable from future levy proceeds.

 The new road district is expected to raise about $65,000 in its first year, based on an assessment of 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value on area owners.  It is managed by a board made up of local residents Ed Rogers, Ulla Brunnette and Hans Wipper.

The community of Government Camp has seen more than 40 major infrastructure improvement projects in recent years, thanks primarily to an urban renewal district in place since 1989 .  That district resulted in new and improved streetscapes, drainage, lighting, building facades, fire protection, sanitary sewers and tourist facilities.

For more information, contact Dave Queener, 503-742-4322 or davidque@clackamas.us.

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Clackamas County Transportation System Plan to be updated in five meetings

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Citizen groups meet in Clackamas County March 11-12 to review priorities for transportation projects; public welcome to attend

In five meetings scheduled for mid-March, citizens working on the Clackamas County Transportation System Plan (TSP) update will come together to review and discuss priorities for future transportation projects in unincorporated Clackamas County.

Each of the Geographic Area Project Groups (GAPS) meetings will focus on a different portion of unincorporated Clackamas County.

This will be the third time these groups have met. In June 2012 participants identified transportation needs and possible solutions in their area. At the second round of meetings in September 2012, the groups reviewed and discussed the initial evaluation of projects in the county’s current TSP and additional possible projects suggested by the public.

The schedule for the five group meetings in March is as follows:

  • Greater Clackamas Regional Center/Industrial Area – Monday, March 11, 9-11 a.m.; Development Services Building Room 119, 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City
  • Southwest County Area – Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Molalla Library, 201 E. 5th St., Molalla
  • Greater McLoughlin Area – Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Development Services Building Room 119, 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City
  • Northwest County Area – Tuesday, March 12, 9-11 a.m.; Development Services Building room 119, 150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City
  • East County Area – Tuesday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sandy Public Library, 38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy

Members of the public are welcome to attend to observe and to speak during the public comment period.

These meetings are part of the two-year TSP update process, to review and update plans and policies for various forms of transportation – roads, transit, walking, bicycling, rail, air, freight, waterways and pipelines – in unincorporated Clackamas County. When complete by the end of 2013, the TSP will specify priority transportation projects for the next 20 years and address funding issues.

More information is available on the project website at www.clackamascountytsp.com.

For more information, contact Karen Buehrig at karenb@clackamas.us or 503-742-5915.

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Clackamas County to fill two open seats on planning commission; applications due March 25

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

Clackamas County is looking for people interested in serving on the county planning commission.  Two vacancies need to be filled in the spring.

The nine-member commission made up of volunteer citizens reviews and advises the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on quasi-judicial and legislative land use issues.  Planning commission members are appointed to four-year terms by the BCC.  They are chosen on the basis of their expertise, experience and/or education related to land use issues and to represent different geographic locations around the county.

Applications can be completed online at http://www.clackamas.us/miscapp/application.jsp or can be obtained from Pam Girtman in the Public and Government Affairs Department, Public Services Building, 2051 Kaen Rd., Oregon City, 503-742-4353 or by email at pamelagir@clackamas.us.  All applications must be turned in by 6 p.m. on Monday, March 25.

The planning commission conducts its business through public hearings and work sessions usually scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on a second or fourth Monday.  Meetings are held in the county’s Development Services Building in Oregon City.  The commission’s decisions and recommendations are made on the basis of requirements in state law, the county Comprehensive Plan and County ordinances.

For more information about the work of the planning commission and the role of its members, contact principal planner Jennifer Hughes at 503-742-4518 or jenniferh@clackamas.us.

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Support Clackamas County Library District by serving on the Library District Budget Committee

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Clackamas County Library Service District Budget Committee. The county is seeking applicants with a background in finance and public library services.

The Budget Committee participates annually with the Board in receiving and reviewing the Library District budget.The Library District Budget Committee participates in budget meetings in the spring and approves the budget and district tax rate each year. History and other background regarding the Library District can be found on the Clackamas County Library District’s website at http://www.clackamas.us/librarydistrict/.

Applicants from the district’s service area who are dedicated and committed to public library services are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals need to complete an application form. Applications may be completed and submitted online via the county’s website, http://www.clackamas.us/miscapp/application.jsp

For an application form, contact Public and Government Affairs at 503-742-4353 or at 2051 Kaen Road in Oregon City.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

For more information, contact Laura Zentner at 503-742-4351 or email her at LZentner@clackamas.us.

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Clackamas County economic development team received Governor’s Film Advocacy Award

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Two Clackamas County employees were honored with the Governor’s Film Advocacy Award for their contributions to assisting Oregon’s film and television industry.

Catherine Comer and Jamie Johnk of the county’s Business and Economic Development division, were recognized for their efforts in developing Clackamas County’s Film and Media Production program.

The Governor’s office acknowledged individuals around the state for substantial contributions to Oregon’s film and media industry. Comer and Johnk are principally behind development of the county’s emerging film and production program, a newly established initiative under Business and Economic Development.

The initiative has produced a report that demonstrates $212 million in gross domestic product and nearly 5,000 direct jobs in television, movies and commercials. Among other key developments, the county has developed a one-stop, streamlined permitting process that enhances production schedules and reduces production delays.

“This is a great honor for Clackamas County,” said County Commissioner Paul Savas. “The film and media program brings jobs and revenue and also further strengthens our business friendly environment.”

“I am very pleased that Catherine and Jamie are being recognized for their efforts. Film and media representatives are spreading the word within their industry of the positive experiences working in Clackamas County,” said Gary Barth, Clackamas County’s director of Business and Community Services. “When the industry helps promote our business community, we know we are having a positive impact.”

Comer and Johnk received the award on January 15 during the Governor’s Office of Film and Television annual meeting in Lincoln Hall at Portland State University.

 For more information please contact Tim Heider at (503) 742-5911.

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Clackamas County announces a new online mapping, land information application

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Clackamas County’s Department of Technology Services is excited to announce a major enhancement to its existing online mapping and land information Web application, CMap.

Need to find the assessed value of your property? What school district and what schools serve your location? What is the approximate elevation of your property? What natural hazards might affect your property? These questions and many more can be answered though CMap.

“While we have had CMap around for a long time, this new version really shows what our team of programmers can do with Open Source technologies,” said Dave Cummings, Clackamas County Chief Information Officer. “Using Open Source really provided the county some significant cost savings.”

CMap allows users to retrieve assessment, service provider and hazard information about a particular tax lot and provides a map and aerial photos. In addition, users can access the assessor’s parcel maps and selected survey documents. CMap is accessible from Clackamas County’s Internet site at http://cmap.clackamas.us/

For questions, contact Eric Bohard, Clackamas County Technology Services, at 503-723-4814 or by email at ericboh@co.clackamas.or.us.

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Clackamas County offers help for people in need of mental health services

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Clackamas County Crisis Line at 503-655-8585.

The tragic events at Clackamas Town Center have deeply affected our community. While people react in many different ways to this type of event, it is important to remember that traumatic stress is a normal response to an abnormal situation. It is our body’s effort to make meaning out of a senseless act.

Mild symptoms of traumatic stress can be helped by maintaining healthy routines like spending time with friends and family, exercise, good nutrition and hydration. If symptoms of traumatic stress become troubling enough to interfere with daily routines, it can be useful to seek help from a mental health clinician or from a family doctor.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or just needs someone to talk to, help is available. People who experience mental health issues can – and do – get better.

Getting assistance or information early, when symptoms are developing, can often prevent these symptoms from getting worse and impacting an individual’s life further. The Clackamas County crisis line can help if you need help, have questions or are in need of general information.

Clackamas County Crisis Services Line: 503-655-8585

If you are not experiencing a crisis, but would like to talk to a peer counselor who knows what you are going through about a mental health issue, call the David Romprey Warm Line 1-800-698-2392.

Centerstone Urgent Mental Health Walk-in Clinic

Clackamas County’s Centerstone Clinic provides urgent mental health walk-in services for people in Clackamas County. Centerstone is a place where people with a mental health crisis or issue can talk to a counselor or peer service provider for information, resources and support. Centerstone offers mental health urgent care walk-in services, peer support, Mental Health First Aid classes, and crisis assessment and stabilization services.

The walk-in clinic is open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday thru Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Centerstone is located in the Ross Center near Clackamas Town Center at 11211 SE 82nd Avenue, Suite O, Happy Valley, 97086.

For more information about Centerstone, visit www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/centerstone.html

For more information, call Tim Heider, Clackamas County Public Affairs Manager, at 503 742-5911 (office) or 971-219-7271 (cell) or email him at theider@clackamas.us

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North Clackamas community invited to review, discuss potential street improvement projects

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

Clackamas County is holding a public meeting from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Wednesday, November 14, for people to discuss potential improvement projects for the roadway system in the North Clackamas Revitalization Area (NCRA) urban renewal district. The meeting will be held at the Southeast Christian Fellowship Church at 10110 SE Linwood Ave., Milwaukie.

This is the third meeting on this topic — the first two were held in May and June and included the chance for the public to provide input through an online survey. At the first meeting, community members expressed their views about roadway, sidewalk, bike path and transit improvements needed in the area. At the second meeting, participants considered project priorities.

The 1,008-acre NCRA is in unincorporated northwest Clackamas County, generally bounded by the Multnomah County line to the north, the city of Milwaukie on the west, Monroe Street on the south and I-205 on the east. The NCRA was established to support development of safe, clean and affordable mixed-use residential neighborhoods that provide retail, economic, educational, transportation and recreational opportunities.

More information about North Clackamas Revitalization Area is available at http://www.clackamas.us/transportation/renewal/northclack.htm.

For more information, contact Ken Itel, 503.742.4324 or kennethite@clackamas.us.

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