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Labor Day Holiday - Monday, September 6, 2010 City Hall, offices, Blue Mountain Transfer Station and Port Angeles Regional Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Garbage and yard waste will be collected as usual. For more information: Transfer Station Information Line: 360-417-4875, Garbage Collections: 360-417-4876 or Recycling / Yard Waste: 360-417-4874.
TEMPORARY CLOSURES ON WATERFRONT TRAIL Posted September 2, 2010 - The Waterfront / Olympic Discovery Trail will be closed to public access between the Red Lion Hotel and the Francis Street Park between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, September 7, through Friday, September 10, 2010.
The closure is necessary to allow workers from Happy Valley Pruning to safely remove debris from tree trimming operations. The Trail will be open prior to 9:30 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m. to allow commuters to bicycle or walk to work.
The goal is to complete the work safely, promptly, and with as little inconvenience as possible to the public. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
VISIT WITH CITY COUNCIL AT THE FARMERS' MARKET in THE GATEWAY
As part of their continuing outreach to the community, the Port Angeles City Council will have a table at the Farmers' Market in The Gateway on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until noon.
Tentative schedule: September 4: Councilmembers Max Mania and Cherie Kidd
October 2: Councilmembers Cherie Kidd and Brad Collins
November 6: Mayor Dan Di Guilio, Deputy Mayor Don Perry, and Councilmember Patrick Downie
December 4: Deputy Mayor Don Perry and Councilmember Patrick Downie
f you have any questions, please contact Teresa Pierce, Executive Communications Coordinator, via email at tpierce@cityofpa.us or by phone at 360-417-4630.
RESULTS of COMMUNITY SURVEY on BUDGET PRIORITIES August 28, 2010 - In developing the 2011 City Budget, the City Council and City staff recognized that certain difficult financial decisions would need to be made in order to create a balanced budget without requiring any tax increases. It was decided that public input was critical to guide the City in this challenging process, in order to better understand community priorities. Several methods were initiated to solicit this public input; these included conducting a town meeting on the budget and City Council members attending the Farmers' Market on several Saturdays to solicit feedback on the budget.......
A total of over 1400 survey forms were completed, which represents about 15% of the total households in Port Angeles. This included 998 responses from the utility bill insert, 382 responses on-line, and 82 responses to the printed survey forms. This is an excellent response rate and confirms the high level of interest that local citizens have in their city government. With this high level of response, the priorities that have been identified will be very useful to the City Council and City staff in the development of the 2011 Budget.......
City Council will be discussing the results of the survey at their special meeting on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
To view the agenda of the meeting..........
HELP CLEAN UP OUR STREAMS AND SAVE YOURSELF SOME CA$H
Allowing rain water from your roof and yard to soak into the ground helps clean our streams. Pollutants like fertilizers, pesticides and dissolved metals from cars are removed in the soil before entering the creeks near our homes.
This also helps to reduce combined sewer overflows (CFO) into the Port Angeles Harbor.
The City is offering a 25% discount on your stormwater fee for implementing two infiltration strategies. Here's how. Review the various techniques to see which might work for your site and look at your roof downspouts to figure out where the water drains to...........
RECREATION'S DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE on September 18, 2010 Calling all dads, uncles, and grandpas - take your special young lady out for an evening of delight with music, refreshments and fun on Saturday, September 18, 2010 in the Vern Burton Community Center. Event is from 6pm to 8pm. Cost is $15 per couple and $5 for each additional child.
Dress in your best or come as you are - the only requirement is to have fun! Photography provided by Sweetest Things Photography. Music and DF by DJ Joe Frank. Tickets available in the Recreation Office at the Vern Burton. For more information call Amber Mozingo at 360-417-4523 or amozingo@cityofpa.us
BURGLARIES OF OCCUPIED RESIDENCES / KEEP DOORS AND WINDOWS LOCKED The Port Angeles Police Department responded two three residential burglary calls on the morning of August 4, 2010, and to a report of a subject engaged in criminal trespass in a carport attached to a residence. Three of these residences were occupied and unlocked. These four incidents occurred in the area between Columbia Street and East 9 th Street , and between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.
Since the beginning of June, the Police Department has responded to and investigated over 52 residential burglaries. This is in addition to an increased number of car prowls or auto burglaries. Some of these cases have been solved and tied to specific suspects and some remain open. Criminal offenders target objects that are readily accessible and can be easily carried away such as purses, wallets, backpacks, and laptop computers. Suspects are consistently coming through unlocked windows and doors. Officers are finding more residences with doors and windows open and unlocked due to the warmer summer weather. Almost all the vehicle burglaries (car prowls) involved unlocked vehicles.
Unlocked residences and vehicles containing items of value that can be easily picked up and removed increase the potential reward for criminal offenders.
The Port Angeles Police Department is asking local residents to always lock their houses and vehicles, and call 911 immediately if they see anyone who appears to be engaged in criminal trespass or burglary. The operational goal of the Police Department in this area continues to be to catch and arrest the offenders, and also to take concrete steps to make Port Angeles less crime friendly.
Port Angeles Police Department
Deputy Chief Brian S. Smith
Phone: 360-912-0184 bsmith@cityofpa.us
CITY ANNOUNCES FAÇADE & SIGNAGE GRANT PROGRAM RECIPIENTS Posted August 6, 2010 - Five recipients of the City's new Façade and Signage Competitive Grant Program were awarded funding at the City of Port Angeles ' Planning Commission meeting on July 14, 2010. City Council authorized contracts for each of the projects at their regular meeting on August 3, 2010.
Grant recipients are: Feiro Marine Life Center (315 N. Lincoln Street) $5,399.20; Independent Bible Church (112 N. Lincoln Street) $7,150; and a proposed renovation of the former Smitty's Restaurant building ( 536 Marine Drive ) $10,000. Michael's Seafood & Steakhouse (117-B E. First Street) and Athlete's Choice (215 W. First Street ) each received $1,000 for sign improvement projects.
The Façade & Signage Competitive Grant Program provides a matching grant award up to $10,000 per project for façade improvements, and up to $1,000 per project for sign improvements. Projects are evaluated on the degree in which they meet the program's intent to promote improvement of physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value to properties located within commercial areas of the city.
The City of Port Angeles launched the grant program in October of 2009 to address the physical appearance of the downtown and commercial areas as identified by the American Institute of Architects' assessment. Response to the program has been very positive with eleven applications in the first round of awards and nine applications in the second round. The first round of grants resulted in four awards all of which are presently under contract or have been completed.
The next opportunity to apply will be announced later this year. For more information, contact Roberta Korcz, Assistant Planner at 360-417-4804 or rkorcz@cityofpa.us
REGULAR FEATURE -
City Manager Weekly Reports Each week City Manager Kent Myers issues a report to keep City Council informed about major activities of the week.
Reports are available to the public, staff and media via the City's website.....
HARBOR VISIONING & SHORELINE SURVEY - EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 Updated August 5, 2010 - The City of Port Angeles has begun the process of updating both its Shoreline Master Program and Harbor Resource Management Plan. These two documents will guide and direct the future of the harbor and shoreline in Port Angeles for the next several years.
Public input is very important to create plans that will serve varied interests along the shoreline and in the harbor. This survey will provide a way for citizens to inform the City about their preferences for the harbor and shoreline area.............
Originally through August 6, 2010 - the survey deadline has been extended to Friday, September 10, 2010. To participate online, click the GO TO SHORELINE SURVEY button above. Paper copies of the survey are also available at City Hall for those without internet access...........................
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CITY SELECTED for BPA PILOT PROJECT FOR RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE Posted July 9, 2010 - The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has announced that the City of Port Angeles has been selected to participate in pilot project for residential demand response. The award will provide up to $370,000 in cost-sharing for the City's participation.
The purpose of Demand Response (DR) is to help level out the spikes of energy consumption that occur during times of peak use, such as in the morning when people are typically waking up and turning on lights and appliances. This approach to managing energy consumption allows electricity consumers to control how and when they use electricity, and in some cases, at what price.
For example, customers can volunteer for programs where the utility is allowed to reduce the energy consumption of certain appliances during times of the day when the demand for electricity is high. Demand response is a subset of smart grid and in particular, it is one of the primary ways end-users of electricity can participate.......
RESULTS of COMMUNITY SURVEY on BUDGET PRIORITIES August 28, 2010 - In developing the 2011 City Budget, the City Council and City staff recognized that certain difficult financial decisions would need to be made in order to create a balanced budget without requiring any tax increases. It was decided that public input was critical to guide the City in this challenging process, in order to better understand community priorities. Several methods were initiated to solicit this public input; these included conducting a town meeting on the budget and City Council members attending the Farmers' Market on several Saturdays to solicit feedback on the budget.......
A total of over 1400 survey forms were completed, which represents about 15% of the total households in Port Angeles. This included 998 responses from the utility bill insert, 382 responses on-line, and 82 responses to the printed survey forms. This is an excellent response rate and confirms the high level of interest that local citizens have in their city government. With this high level of response, the priorities that have been identified will be very useful to the City Council and City staff in the development of the 2011 Budget.......
City Council will be discussing the results of the survey at their special meeting on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 p.m.
To view the agenda of the meeting..........
CITY BUDGET NEWSLETTER It is the policy of the City of Port Angeles to maintain a level of expenditures that enhances the safety and well-being of residents in our community. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid preparing a budget that is balanced at the expense of future budgets.
City Councilmembers worked very hard with City staff to prioritize critical services for basic services such as utilities, fire and police protection, street maintenance, and community development.
This newsletter details the current budget status in regards to both revenues and expenditures.
The newsletter is available below.
Finance & Budget Monthly Newsletter
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POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW SERVICE - NIXLE Posted April 14, 2010 - The City of Port Angeles Police Department is launching a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology. Important Police and Public Safety information from the Port Angeles Police Department can now be sent directly to your cell phone as a text message, to your email address, or you can view the information directly through the Internet.
The new service is called Nixle. It is a secure, reliable, and authentic neighborhood-level public safety and community notification service which is able to “almost instantly” give you notices sent out by police and public safety by web, email, and cell phone. Nixle is simple, trusted, and available at no cost to the City or to the public – and without any advertising or sales messages.
Imagine this -- An elderly man has wandered off from the care facility, a fire on Oak Street , an accident blocking First Street , a bank robbery suspect in the downtown area, an Amber alert, a suspicious person near your school, the list goes on. With Nixle, your police and public safety officials can quickly get information out to you in a matter of minutes. All you need to do is go online and sign up for the free service.....
2010 FINAL BUDGET February 24, 2010 - The 2010 Final Budget is now available for review. The Budget is an economic plan that focuses the entity's financial and human resources on the accomplishment of specific goals and objectives established by the policy makers.
The Budget establishes the annual expenditure levels for all departments and funds. These expenditure levels are called appropriations, and they represent spending limits.
With the direction provided by Council goals, the dedication of our employees, and the support of our citizens, the City of Port Angeles will provide the highest level of municipal services within available resources. When finalized, this budget becomes the community's strongest means of achieving desired goals.......
City Web Site The City of Port Angeles hosts its own web site. We believe this is the best way to keep the information as complete and up-to-date as possible and it also allows residents to quick, easy and secure access to online utility account information.
The goal of this web site is to provide online access to utility account information, specific information about the services provided by your city government, general information about the City of Port Angeles and quick and easy ways to contact city staff for more assistance if ever necessary.
We invite you to visit the web site regularly. Watch for continuous updates and new features as we strive to make each visit an informative and pleasant experience for you.
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments about this web site please email: webmaster@cityofpa.us.
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Regional Chamber of Commerce The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce website is your source for detailed information about area attractions, events, and lodging.
And - find information about the history, people and natural surroundings of Port Angeles.
Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce 121 E. Railroad
Port Angeles, WA 98362
360-452-2363
Website:www.portangeles.org
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