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Wed, 09/25/2024
The October 2024 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, 09/24/2024
Frog Pond Ridgecrest 28-Lot Residential Subdivision: A proposal for annexation to the City of Wilsonville and rezoning of approximately 9.00 acres and development plans for a 28-lot residential subdivision located at 7400 SW Frog Pond Lane.
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Wed, 09/18/2024
September 17, 2024 — At the September 16, 2024, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted an amendment to the 2019 intergovernmental agreement with Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and the Willamette Water Supply System Commission. A revised project timeline for the Raw Water Facilities Project, part of a 26-mile-long water pipeline from Wilsonville to serve Hillsboro, Beaverton and TVWD customers, is requiring a six-month extension of the project’s completion date to June 30, 2025.
Following a public hearing previously held on Sept. 5, the Council approved, on second reading, codifying the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as a standing committee in Wilsonville Code, thereby strengthening the City’s commitment to work advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging.
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Fri, 09/06/2024
September 6, 2024 — At the September 5, 2024, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $670,000 contract with Musco Athletic Lighting for the purchase and installation of new lighting at the Memorial Park athletic fields as outlined in the Memorial Park Master Plan. In this first phase of a multi-year project to add or replace lighting at the park’s five athletic fields, the City is replacing 30-year-old lighting on field 4, and installing lighting on field five. The park’s new LED lighting is to be installed on metal poles to increase its lifespan.
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Thu, 09/05/2024
September 5, 2024 — The City and Republic Services are hosting the annual fall Bulky Waste Day collection on Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 am -1 pm, at Republic Services' (10295 SW Ridder Rd.) in Wilsonville.
Bulky Waste Day is held twice each year for Wilsonville residents to dispose of large or unusual items that cannot be picked up curbside. Proof of Wilsonville residence is required to participate.
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Tue, 09/03/2024
SMART Yard Expansion: A proposal for development of a 30,730 square foot yard expansion, including a new 1,800 square foot wash building at the SMART Facility located at 28879 SW Boberg Road.
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Fri, 08/30/2024
The September 2024 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles:
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Mon, 08/26/2024
Lamborghini Dealership: A proposal for development of a 37,508 SF Lamborghini Dealership and associated site improvements including a small parking area and natural resource mitigation located at 25239 SW Parkway Avenue.
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Mon, 08/26/2024
August 26, 2024 — A ceremonial ground-breaking event took place this morning at the Wilsonville Transit Center, signaling the beginning of a public-private partnership to build 121 units of critically-needed affordable housing in Wilsonville.
In partnership with Metro, Clackamas County, and developer Palindrome, the City of Wilsonville is leading this significant “transit-oriented development” project to help mitigate a State housing crisis and address homelessness by providing new homes in Wilsonville that are conveniently located near South Metro Area Regional Transit (aka SMART) and TriMet’s Westside Express Service (WES) commuter rail.
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Fri, 08/23/2024
The September 2024 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, 08/13/2024
OrePac Site Improvements: A proposal for lot line adjustment, rezoning of approximately 8.66 acres, vacation of approximately 0.35 acre of right-of-way, and site improvements, including a parking area, stormwater facilities, and associated landscaping, at the OrePac properties located at 30160 & 30170 SW OrePac Avenue, 30445 SW Boones Ferry Road, and 9655 SW 5th Street.
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Mon, 08/12/2024
August 12, 2024 — The City of Wilsonville’s Parks and Recreation Department has secured two new grants, totaling $1.1 million, that entirely fund the cost of an upcoming project to replace playground equipment at lower Memorial Park.
Both grants — $550,000 each from both the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) — are programs administered by Oregon State Parks.
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Fri, 08/09/2024
August 9, 2024 – The City of Wilsonville is collaborating with Shred Northwest to allow residents and small business operators to safely dispose of sensitive paper documents. The City’s annual paper-shredding event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 am to 2 pm at the City Hall parking lot (29799 SW Town Center Loop E.)
While the City provides this shredding service at no charge, participants are encouraged to make an on-site donations (cash, check or Venmo) to Wilsonville Community Sharing, which operates the local food bank and provides social services for community members in need.
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Tue, 08/06/2024
August 6, 2024 — At the Aug. 5, 2024, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council continued, until Nov. 18, a public hearing to consider amendments to the City’s development and nuisance code. These amendments, which advance the Frog Pond East and South Master Plan adopted by the Council in 2022, are to be reviewed by the City’s Planning Commission on Oct. 9 before being brought to Council for consideration of adoption.
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Wed, 07/31/2024
The August 2024 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles:
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Wed, 07/24/2024
The August 2024 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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Wed, 07/17/2024
July 17, 2024 — At the July 15, 2024, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted the City’s new three-year collective bargaining agreements with the Wilsonville Municipal Employees Association (WilMEA), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 7070, and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
During Mayor’s Business, Mayor Julie Fitzgerald recommended the appointment of Aaron Harris to a two-year term on the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Commission. The appointment was confirmed by a vote of the City Council.
Council members encouraged residents to seek out accurate, first-hand information about City projects and programs, noting a recent proliferation of commentary on community Facebook groups that contained misleading and/or inaccurate information.
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Wed, 07/03/2024
Due to the Excessive Heat Warning for this week, the library will be open the following expanded hours:
- Monday, July 8, 2024: 10am-9pm
- Tuesday, July 9, 2024: 10am-9pm
Limited library services, including browsing the stacks, computer use, and checking out of library items, will be available.
For the City of Wilsonville's Extreme Weather Resource Guide, please visit the City of Wilsonville website.
To renew items, select "My Account" on the Library website or call the automated phone service at 503-659-8634.
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Sun, 06/30/2024
The July 2024 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, is now available. This monthly publication is mailed to all Wilsonville residents; it includes the following articles:
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Wed, 06/26/2024
The July 2024 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, 06/20/2024
June 20, 2024 — At the June 17, 2024, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council approved a $10.2 million contract with Tapani, Inc., to complete construction of the West Side Level B Reservoir and Tooze Road Transmission Main. When complete, the reservoir adds 3 million gallons of additional storage capacity to Wilsonville’s water system to support planned growth, as identified in the 2012 Water System Master Plan.
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Tue, 06/18/2024
Planning Commission:
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, beginning at 6 pm, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Frog Pond East and South Implementation - Development Code, and will consider whether to recommend to City Council adoption of the proposed Code amendments.
You will not receive another mailed notice unless you: submit a request in writing or by phone, or submit testimony or sign-in at the hearing.
City Council: ...
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Mon, 06/10/2024
June 10, 2024— Three seats on Wilsonville’s five-member City Council will be contested during the general election to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The current terms of Mayor Julie Fitzgerald, City Council President Kristin Akervall, and Councilor Joann Linville expire on Dec. 31, 2024.
All Wilsonville City Council positions are non-partisan and at large. Elected members serve four-year terms. To qualify as a candidate, an individual must be a registered voter who has lived within Wilsonville city limits for at least 12 months prior to Election Day.
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Wed, 06/05/2024
June 5, 2024 — Through its two annual grant programs, the City of Wilsonville recently awarded more than $30,000 in funding to support local programs, events and attractions that bring the community together and attract visitors to Wilsonville.
Each year, the Community Cultural Events and Programs (CCEP) Grant provides up to $25,000 from the City’s general fund to spark participation in local cultural programming. The program supports local non-profits in the development of projects, programs, and/or events that promote arts, culture, history and heritage as well as local festivals and community events.
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Tue, 06/04/2024
June 4, 2024 — At the June 3, 2024, meeting of the Wilsonville City Council, the Council adopted the City’s budget for the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year, which begins on July 1.
The all-funds budget of $257.8 million, approved and forwarded for the Council’s consideration by the Budget Committee on May 15, was adopted unanimously by the Council. In conjunction, the Council adopted two resolutions that confirm Wilsonville’s eligibility and election to receive state-shared revenues totaling more than $3.1 million, with $870,000 for the General Fund and about $2.24 million of gas-tax revenues for the Road Operating Fund, which funds future City street maintenance.