Gladstone Library Funding Secured- The Clackamas County Commissioners unanimously approved fully funding the remainder of the funding shortfall (approximately $8.1 million) from the County’s reserves in the general fund. In addition, they will get the final construction costs in 60 days to provide certainty about completing the project. This is excellent news, and we are so excited to get this new library built in Gladstone. Please remember to thank the Board of Commissioners and County Administrator Schmidt for his fortitude in finding a solution.
Gladstone Public Works Facility Project- Staff updated the Gladstone City Council on the voter-approved Public Works Facility this week. P&C/SEA submitted the final bid documents and came in on budget. This took hard work by every team member from the P&C/SEA DB folks and the critical decisions/input the City made to outstanding leadership from SOJ as project management. We will visit the City Council at the February 14th meeting to approve the guaranteed maximum price contract. Once the agreement is approved, we anticipate construction to begin in August 2023, with substantial completion in April 2024. To access the preliminary site/floor plans, please visit- City Council Work Session | Gladstone, Oregon
The Clackamas Meets the Willamette in Gladstone- This article went out to Travel Oregons' consumer-facing newsletter last week. Also, check out the inclusion of Cross Park in the Accessible River Paths article - https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/trip-ideas/accessible-travel/accessible-river-paths-in-portland.
2022 City of Gladstone Year in Review Report- At the City Council Goal Setting Session, we presented a comprehensive report on the progress made on projects in 2022. Staff is working to prepare an executive summary of the information to submit to the Council in March and then to the community in the April utility bill. You will be amazed at work accomplished with our infrastructure, parks, senior center, and affordable housing efforts. Stay tuned.
Clackamas Fire District #1 Updates- Captain Mike Bouer is moving to another assignment at Station 4, the Lake Road Community Fire Station within Clackamas Fire District. As of February 1st, he will no longer be the captain in Gladstone; instead, we will have Captain Craig Bowen at the Gladstone Community Fire Station. Capt. Bowen is a well-experienced and energetic officer. He’ll lead and develop great crews in response and community engagement.
Clackamas Fire District #1 Apprenticeship Program- CFD1 released a job announcement for apprentice firefighters. The state is funding the program for two years. They will hire between 6-8 apprentices into the program. No certificates or training is required. The application closes on February 12th. If you know anyone in Gladstone who is 18 years of age and interested, please share this information. www.governmentjobs.com and type in “Clackamas Fire District 1”.
Arlington Property Being Cleared- the old store on Arlington (next to Masala Box) is being cleared in anticipation of a new brew pub/eatery with food carts.
Clackamas County Business Alliance (CCBA) Legislative Summit- On Friday, February 10, 2023, CCBA will host the 2023 Legislative Summit from 3:30 -5:30 pm at the Tumwater Ballroom. Legislators attending include Representative Annessa Hartman (D-Oregon, City, Gladstone), Senator Aaron Woods (D-Wilsonville), Senator Kathleen Taylor (D- Milwaukie), and Representative Mark Gamba (D- Milwaukie). To register, please go here. CCBA 2023 Legislative Summit Tickets, Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 3:30 PM | Eventbrite
Gladstone Police Department K-9 Vehicle Has Arrived- in November 2021, the City Council authorized the purchase of a 2022 Ford F150 truck as a replacement canine vehicle. Due to the pandemic, supply chain issues, and the overall ability to build cars, the truck was not made. In November of 2022, we received notification that the truck (now a 2023 model) was being constructed and it arrived in Gladstone today. This truck is built with the required heavy-duty suspension and braking systems that are no different from our current patrol vehicles and are designed for K-9 use to include the appropriate storage needed. K-9 Nanuk is a law enforcement officer, and he and his handler, Officer Olson, deserve the proper protection to do their job safely and efficiently in the community. This vehicle was budgeted and paid for out of the current budget.
Gladstone Audit Committee, The Gladstone Audit Committee, will meet Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 5:30 pm to review the City’s Audit and Urban Renewal Agency Audit for the fiscal year ending 2022. The meeting will be in person and available via zoom. The agenda can be accessed here Audit Committee Meeting | Gladstone, Oregon
Attached is the preliminary agenda for the upcoming City Council meetings.
Have a great weekend.
Jacque M. Betz (she/her), City Administrator ICMA-CM
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Preliminary agenda for the upcoming City Council meetings. (367 KB)
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