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  • Public Works "Green" Fleet | publicworks | Sep 1st, 2010
    Public Works "Green" Fleet

    Public Works just added two "Green" bicycles to the current fleet!

  • Trail News - Fall 2010 | parksandrecreation | Jun 25th, 2009
    Trail News Fall 2010

    Find out what is happening in Oregon City by reading the Trail News!

  • Rain Water Harvesting and Rain Garden Workshops | publicworks | Aug 27th, 2010
    Amtrak Rain Garden

    Clackamas County Conservation District is providing free workshops to learn how to harvest rain water and create a Rain Garden!

  • Are you heading the wrong way on Main Street? | community | Aug 19th, 2010
    Main Street Circulation Study

    View a Powerpoint presentation about the Main Street Circulation Study Preliminary Findings

  • Warner-Milne Road Project Schedule Update | publicworks | Aug 19th, 2010

    This memorandum provides a project timeline summary and details of events that have affected the completion date of the Warner Milne Road project. The project experienced delays totaling ninety-eight (98) calendar days that were justifiable under the ODOT Standard Specifications.

  • Check out the updated vacancies on City boards and commissions | cityrecorder | Feb 17th, 2009

    Boards and Commissions Vacancies.

  • Top City Gov't Website Award | webadmin | Aug 16th, 2010
    "Top Government Website Award" for ORCity.org

    The City of Oregon City's website has been awarded the "Top Government Website Award" in the state of Oregon by Juggle.com for excellence in web design and content!

  • Oregon City Library Purchase | library | Feb 22nd, 2010

    The City is moving forward with the purchase of Eastham School as the new home of the Oregon City Public Library. To find out more, please read the information under Library Purchase Details.

    On May 5, 2010, the City Commission approved the Sales Agreement with the Oregon City School District for the purchase of Eastham School. The following Monday, May 10, 2010, the Oregon City School District unanimously approved the sale of Eastham School to the City of Oregon City as the new home of the Oregon City Public Library. We are awaiting final approval of attachments to the Sales Agreement before proceeding with due diligence tasks, such as inspections, and the rezoning of the property.

  • L 08-01 Code Amendments 6-month update | planning | Dec 14th, 2009

    Update: 

    On July 7, 2010, the City Commission adopted file L 08-01 by voting to approve Ordinance 10-1003. The final adopted red-lined version of the code amendments showing what was changed since July 2009 and Ordinance 10-03 can be downloaded at the link below.
  • Canemah Neighborhood Park Grant Awarded | parksandrecreation | Jul 21st, 2010
    Canemah Park Paster Plan Illustration

    The City of Oregon City Department of Community Services is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $253,900 from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to fund the construction of Canemah Neighborhood Park.

  • Farmers Market 2010 | community | May 10th, 2010

    Oregon City Farmers Market 2010 is in full swing!

    On Wednesdays, join us downtown at 8th Street and Main from 3pm to 7pm, June through October.

  • Bid and Proposal Results | publicworks | Jun 23rd, 2009

    BID AND PROPOSAL RESULTS

    Bid and proposal results are available by going to the "Construction Projects" link below.   

  • Carnegie Spraypark Closed | community | Jul 13th, 2010

    We regret to inform you that the spray pool at Carnegie Library Park will not be open for the summer 2010 season due to hazardous conditions and safety concerns. We are planning to make the necessary renovations and re-open this spray pool by next summer.

  • Oregon City's Oldest Resident? | mayor | Jul 7th, 2010
    Charlie Prosser Age 106

    Charlie Prosser was born on the Fourth of July in 1904 -- which means that he celebrated his 106th birthday on Sunday! Although he was born in Kansas, he spent the past 70 years in Oregon City. During World War I, he served in the National Guard and was stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas.

  • Construction Update | publicworks | Jul 1st, 2010
    City of Oregon City

    Roadway Excavation & Asphalt Cement Paving Operations

    Project:  Warner Milne Road Improvements Project (Oregon City)
    Location:  Warner Milne Road from Molalla Avenue to Beavercreek Road

  • Registration now open for City Commission candidates | cityrecorder | Feb 17th, 2009
    Woman with Gavel

    Candidate packets are now available online for the next Oregon City City Commission election to be held November 2, 2010. Open positions are Mayor and Commission positions #1 and #4.   The filing deadline is no sooner than June 2, 2010 and no later than August 24, 2010.
     

  • Downtown Parking Study | citymanager | Jun 26th, 2009

    Final report of the downtown parking study. The report contains recommendations to address various needs and competing uses.

  • Facility Schedule and Fees | swimmingpool | Feb 24th, 2009

     Swim Schedule and Prices

  • Water Quality Reports | publicworks | Feb 23rd, 2009
    Water Report 2010

    The 2010 Water Quality Report now available!
    Oregon City recognizes that water is one of our most valuable resources. The 2010 report is based on monitoring results from 2009.

  • Parks and Recreation Master Plan | community | Jun 1st, 2009
    McLoughlin Promenade

         The Oregon City Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update is intended to help meet the needs of      
    current and future residents by positioning Oregon City to build on the community’s unique parks      

  • Jughandle Project Open House | publicworks | Jun 25th, 2010
    Jughandle Project Map

    The City of Oregon City, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), is designing improvements to the intersections of Hwy 213 at Washington Street and Clackamas River Drive.

     

    Project Open House

  • City Hall Project awarded LEED certification | community | Jun 25th, 2010
    City Hall Lobby

    City Hall Project Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification

     June 22, 2010

  • Public Works goes Green | publicworks | Jun 25th, 2010
    Bicycle transportation

    Public Works goes GREEN with fleet expansion. Two bicycles have been purchased for summer sidewalk inventory field work. Rather than equipping seasonal workers hired for the project with standard vehicles, bicycles were chosen to be more effective and efficient for the work as well as reducing green house gas emissions. The bicycles will also be used for future local Public Works needs.

  • Election Results for Oregon City | cityrecorder | Feb 17th, 2009
  • Clackamette Park RV Park | parksandrecreation | Mar 5th, 2009
    Clackamette RV Park

    Clackamette RV Park is located at the confluence of the beautiful Willamette and Clackamas Rivers in Oregon City. RV spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not take advanced reservations.

  • Swim Instructor | humanresources | Jul 9th, 2009
    Swim Instructor

    This is a non-union position      with no benefits.

    Starting at $8.40/hr. or Depending on Experience
    City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation
    Oregon City Swimming Pool | 1211 Jackson Street | Oregon City | OR | 97045
     
    CLOSING DATE: Open Continuous

  • Lifeguard | humanresources | Jul 9th, 2009
    Swim Lesson

    This is a non-union position with no benefits.

    Starting at $8.40/hr. or Depending on Experience
    City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation
    Oregon City Swimming Pool | 1211 Jackson Street | Oregon City | OR | 97045

    CLOSING DATE: Open Continuous

    APPLY:

  • 3-D flyby | maps | Jul 22nd, 2009
    Aerial 3D animation of Beaver Creek / Hwy 213 Interchange
  • Elevator Hours Extended | community | Jun 4th, 2010

    Oregon City’s Vertical Street - Open Late

    This summer Oregon City residents, and visitors to historic downtown, will have more convenient access to the restaurants, shops and services in the downtown marketplace.

  • Filming in Oregon City | citymanager | Mar 15th, 2010

    We are pleased that you are considering filming in Oregon City! Historic Oregon City has such a diverse and beautiful landscape, buildings and historic homes to choose from for your filming needs.

  • Sea Lions part of the scenery near Willamette Falls | community | May 12th, 2010

    Sea lions relax on the boat dock below Willamette Falls on Wednesday in Oregon City. The appearance of numerous sea lions this week amid fishing boats has led to sometimes heated discussions about how to balance the common and competing interests of fishermen and sea lions during the annual spring Salmon run. 

  • Aquatic and Recreation Class Information and Registration | swimmingpool | Feb 24th, 2009

    Summer 2010 Recreation and Aquatic Classes and Schedules

  • Mayor Alice Norris Receives Darlene Hooley Citizen Award | mayor | May 13th, 2010

    Mayor Alice Norris honored as the first recipient of the Darlene Hooley Award

  • Oregon City opens Riverfront Boulevard | publicworks | May 7th, 2010

    The transformation from a highway to a riverfront boulevard is completed. Important connections have been made to the scenic Willamette River and Jon Storm Park.

  • Lateral Police Officer | humanresources | May 6th, 2010

    Lateral Applicants Only

    Salary: $24.06 - $29.01/hr. plus benefits (additional 5% for Intermediate and 10% for Advanced DPSST Certification).

  • Amtrak Station moved! | publicworks | Apr 29th, 2010

    On April 28, 2010, the historic SPRR freight depot was moved to its new home at the Oregon City Amtrak Station at 1757 Washington Street.  The move was part of the 2nd phase of the South Metro Amtrak Station project. 

  • Water Exercise Instructor | humanresources | Feb 1st, 2010

    This is a non-union position with no benefits.

     
    Starting at $9.25/hr. or Depending on Experience
    City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation
    Oregon City Swimming Pool | 1211 Jackson Street |
    Oregon City | OR | 97045

    CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

  • School Lesson Swim Insructor and Lifeguard | humanresources | Jan 29th, 2010

    This is a non-union position with no benefits.

    Starting at $9.25/hr. or Depending on Experience

    City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation Oregon
    City Swimming Pool | 1211 Jackson Street | Oregon City | OR | 97045

    CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

  • Community Grants--Oregon City Metro Enhancement Grant | community | Apr 17th, 2010

    Applications for the 2010-11 Metro Enhancement grant program are now available. The program supports enhancement projects within the Oregon City boundaries. The total amount available for grant proposals is $100,000, with $25,000 being a maximum award. Applications are due May 5, 2010 by 3:00 p.m. Proposals may be mailed or delivered to City Hall, 625 Center Street.

  • Cone Zone Awareness! National Work Zone Awareness Week | publicworks | Apr 13th, 2010

    The Oregon Department of Transportation is promoting the National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, April 19-23, 2010 to kick off ODOT's roadway construction season. In order to ensure the safety of all road users, police and construction staff please assist us in promoting driving safety through all Oregon work zones. Thank you for your continued support in work zone safety!

     

  • City Hall New Location | community | Oct 21st, 2009

    City Hall has moved! Our new location is 625 Center Street, at the top of Singer Hill and adjacent to the Municipal Elevator. (View map

  • Preserve America honors OC | mayor | Feb 18th, 2010

    Oregon City has been named a Preserve America Community by First Lady Michele Obama!  This prestigious designation has been applied to only five other cities in Oregon.

  • Request for Proposal for EOT Site | citymanager | Dec 23rd, 2009

    The City of Oregon City is seeking consulting services of a Firm or Individual who will guide a public process to develop a long-range operations plan for the End of the Oregon Trail

  • I-205 Solar Project Site Considered | citymanager | Jun 9th, 2009

    Update as of March 12, 2010:

    Open House in West Linn, March 30 
    West Linn and Oregon City residents, and anyone interested in learning about the results of studies recently completed on the proposed West Linn Solar Highway site, are invited to attend an open house.
     

  • Downtown Oregon City Video | community | Mar 10th, 2010

    See what's new and exciting in downtown Oregon City! This video, produced locally by BlueCollarCreative, highlights the activity and vibrancy found in Oregon City.

  • Best of the West for McLoughlin NA | community | Feb 17th, 2010

    The McLoughlin Neighborhood has been recognized by the online magazine This Old House in their 2010 Best of the West Old Homes selection.

  • Watch the State of the City Video - Now posted online | cityrecorder | Feb 19th, 2010

    Select the link below to hear Mayor Alice Norris deliver her 8th and last State of the City address. Mayor Norris will leave office in January 2011 after 8 years of serving the citizens of Oregon City.

    2010 State of the City Address

  • Citizen of the Year 2010 - Don Slack | mayor | Feb 19th, 2010

    DON SLACK  is Oregon City's 2010 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

  • City Hall Ribbon Cutting & Open House | citymanager | Dec 22nd, 2009

    The City of Oregon City held it's official ribbon cutting and grand opening on December 18, 2009, with approximately 300 people in attendance from all over the region and city.

  • Public Works Master Plan CP 09-01 Open Record Process | planning | Oct 29th, 2009

    Deadlines and additional public testimony regarding the Oregon City Public Works Master Plan are here:

  • Intertwine Natural Areas | parksandrecreation | Dec 3rd, 2009

     Intertwine logoIntertwine is a network of integrated parks, trails and natural areas that will one day soon be

  • OC Regional Center: Catalyst & Supporting Projects | citymanager | Dec 10th, 2009

    This project update on the Regional Center was created and presented by Leland Consulting Group to the Urban Renewal Commission on December 8, 2009.

  • Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan | publicworks | Jun 9th, 2009

    Does Oregon City have a Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan?

  • Downtown Circulation Study | publicworks | Nov 20th, 2009

    The City of Oregon City and the non-profit Main Street Oregon City are continuing a downtown dialogue focused on downtown’s circulation system. Through a series of small group meetings with property owners, business owners and downtown stakeholders, the following short-list of goals has been prepared for the consultants working on this project for downtown.

  • Report a Problem or Request | community | Jun 26th, 2009

    Submit a request or complaint such as:

    • Pothole Report
    • Traffic Complaint

    Using this tool  allows you to track your submission using a unique identifier for your reques, and check the status or update on your submission any time.

  • City Manager Announces Retirement | citymanager | Oct 21st, 2009

     

  • Pay your parking ticket online! | codeenforcement | Oct 20th, 2009

    You may now pay parking tickets online using a credit or debit card.

  • Museums Closed | citymanager | Sep 18th, 2009

    After working hard to address financial difficulties this year, Clackamas Heritage Partners, the management company that oversaw the operations, ultimately closed the doors in September 2009 to the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and The Museum of the Oregon Territories.

  • Clackamas Heritage Partners-Report is In | citymanager | Aug 6th, 2009

    In April of this year, the Oregon City Commission approved the hiring of a third-party consultant to conduct an operations and financial analysis of Clackamas Heritage Partners (CHP). CHP manages the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Museum of the Oregon Territory, and the Stevens-Crawford House, all in Oregon City.

  • Promenade Kickoff | community | Jul 30th, 2009

    View photos from the McLoughlin Promenade Kickoff celebration.

  • Oregon City Farmers Market | planning | Jun 9th, 2009

    Come to the market this season and learn how to grow your own food, raise your own eggs and cook nutritious seasonal foods!

  • Old House Vendor Fair | planning | Jul 14th, 2009

    Old House Vendor Fair
    Thursday, July 23, 2009
    Concerts in the Park
    Front Entrance of the Carnegie Center
    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  • 2009 Citizen of the Year Honored | mayor | Jul 10th, 2009

    2009 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR:  CHUCK CLEMANS

    (named at the Chamber banquet on Jan. 31, 2009)

  • Traffic Changes on Hwy. 99E Viaduct | publicworks | Jul 1st, 2009

    New Lane Changes On Highway 99E Viaduct. Lane changes begin Thursday, July 2, 2009 on north end of project Beginning Thursday, July 2, motorists will notice new lane changes on the north end of Highway 99E northbound viaduct.

  • Oregon City/West Linn Bridge Restoration | planning | Jun 9th, 2009

    Project Summary:

    The historic Oregon City/West Linn Arch Bridge spanning the Willamette River has been a source of community pride since its opening in December 1922. However, after more than 85 years, this famous old bridge is in need of repairs.
    Throughout the bridge, the deck, joints, rails, lighting and protective coating of the arch span require repair and replacement.

  • May is Preservation Month | planning | May 6th, 2009

    Oregon City, Oregon (April 21, 2009) – Citizens in Oregon City, Oregon will join thousands of individuals across the country to celebrate National Preservation Month this May. “This Place Matters!" is the theme of the month-long celebration sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

  • Elevator Art Project | publicworks | May 26th, 2009

    The prints depict “then and now” images from downtown Oregon City; people from Oregon City's past and present; and the construction of the elevator from start to finish. Asbill also designed images that were etched in the Elevator’s Deck floor, and complement the prints.

  • Metro Updates Urban and Rural Reserve Web Site Information | planning | Jun 9th, 2009

    The urban and rural reserves sections on the Metro web site have been rewritten and reorganized to provide a more intuitive and informative experience for visitors. They serve as a central clearinghouse of information on this phase of the project with information on each county’s proposed urban and rural reserve candidate areas and links to maps and an online survey.

  • Oregon City Civic Improvement Trust Grants Support Tourism | planning | Jun 9th, 2009

    Eleven community projects will benefit from the annual Oregon City Civic Improvement Trust (OCCIT) grant program. “During these challenging economic times, the support from these grant funds will enable important community-based projects and activities to continue. Drawing visitors to Oregon City is more important than ever before,” said Mayor Alice Norris.

  • Mid Summers Green Festival | planning | Jun 9th, 2009

    Join the Center for a Sustainable Today on Saturday, August 1, at Atkinson Park in Oregon City to enjoy live music and great food from 11 am to 7 pm.

  • Metro Updates Urban and Rural Reserve Web Site Information | cityrecorder | Apr 27th, 2009

    The urban and rural reserves sections on the Metro web site have been rewritten and reorganized to provide a more intuitive and informative experience for visitors. They serve as a central clearinghouse of information on this phase of the project with information on each county’s proposed urban and rural reserve candidate areas and links to maps and an online survey.

  • Tateshina Sister City 2009 Schedule | cityrecorder | Apr 16th, 2009

    The Tateshina Sister City 2009 Schedule has been posted and is available.