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The February 2020 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out! 

January 15, 2020 — The City of Wilsonville’s Budget Committee has scheduled upcoming meetings to review current financial operations and to consider and approve a Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 budget for Council adoption.  

Wednesday, March 11, 6-8 pm, City Hall (Willamette Falls Rooms 1 & 2):  The Budget Committee is scheduled to review the City’s mid-year financial status for the current 2019-20 fiscal year.

Wednesday, May 20, 6-10 pm, City Hall (Council Chambers): The Budget Committee is convening for the initial review of the City’s Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21.  The Committee is scheduled to inspect aspects of the budget, hear public testimony and complete initial deliberation.

January 7, 2020 — During the January 6, 2020, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council approved a new two-year contract for Municipal Court Judge Fred Weinhouse, who has served the City in this role since 2018. The new contract secures Judge Weinhouse’s tenure through December 2021.

The Council confirmed Mayor Tim Knapp’s recommendations of 13 citizens to fill available positions on the City’s boards and commissions. The appointments are as follows:

The January 2020 edition of the Wilsonville Public Library newsletter "Check Out" features articles and information about events at the library throughout the month. Check it out! 

December 19, 2019 — During the December 16, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council approved an agreement with Republic Services to introduce several new services, including residential food-scraps collection for customers with yard debris bins.  The agreement also reduces the temporary recycling surcharge by 50 percent for residential and commercial customers.

December 3, 2019  — During the Dec. 2, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted on first reading an ordinance that updates the City Building Code to provide local regulatory guidance for the administration of state building codes, among other changes. The revision, made necessary after recent state legislation, ensures that consistent, accepted safety standards remain in place for all City structures.

The December 2019 edition of the all-city newsletter, The Boones Ferry Messenger, features reports and updates on a range of topics including the following articles and content:

November 19, 2019 — During the November 18, 2019, Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Oregon Transit Association recognized Wilsonville’s South Metro Area Regional Transit (SMART) as the 2019 recipient of the Public Transportation System Innovation Award. Originally presented at the association’s annual conference, Oct. 27-30 in Seaside, the award honors a public transportation system that has demonstrated innovative concepts or effective problem-solving techniques not previously applied in transit industry.

November 5, 2019  — During the November 4 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council passed a resolution to support a grant application that aids the City’s equitable housing efforts.

If successful, a $181,500 Technical Assistance Grant from Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) would fund technical support services for the “Wilsonville Housing Variety Implementation Project.” The project would address barriers to development of different types of housing to make home ownership more attainable to more people while satisfying “middle housing” requirements mandated by the 2019 passage of House Bill 2001. The project would support the City’s Equitable Housing Strategic Plan, and include focus on future development in the Frog Pond South and East areas.

October 25, 2019 — Wilsonville Parks and Recreation is coordinating the City’s sixth annual toy drive for the benefit of in-need children in Wilsonville and throughout Clackamas County.

From Nov. 4 to Dec. 13, we invite residents to purchase and drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Parks & Recreation Admin. Building weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm.

Donations are being collected and distributed by Toy & Joy/Compassion in Action of Clackamas County to provide holiday cheer for individuals and families in need.

To increase participation and provide additional convenience, the City is also accepting toy donations at Wilsonville Orthodontics, 9475 SW Wilsonville Rd., Monday-Thursday (hours vary). Other drop spots may be added and announced at a later date.

October 22, 2019  — During the October 21 Wilsonville City Council meeting, the Council adopted an intergovernmental agreement with the Willamette Water Supply System Commission.  The agreement advances seismic upgrades to the Willamette River Water Treatment Plant (WRWTP) jointly owned/operated by the City and Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD), as well as construction of a half-mile segment of 66-inch raw water pipeline, a new electrical building and other improvements that provide Wilsonville and nearby cities with a more resilient regional water supply.

Oct. 17, 2019 — The City of Wilsonville is now accepting applicants for positions opening up on City boards and commissions. These volunteer terms begin in 2020 for those applicants selected by Mayor Tim Knapp and appointed by a vote of the City Council. Eleven positions are currently available.

“The City relies on engaged community members to provide leadership, new ideas and critical community oversight,” Knapp said. “Anyone passionate about contributing their expertise to help us sustain our high quality of life in Wilsonville is encouraged to apply.”

Positions now available include: