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March 25, 2021 — The City of Wilsonville is recruiting applicants interested in serving on the City boards and commissions that provide guidance and oversight of City programs.

New terms begin in July 2021 for nine open seats on four City boards. Volunteers selected to participate attend evening meetings (no more than once a month) and assist in making policy recommendations to the City Council.

“We rely on the valuable leadership, innovation and community oversight that our board members provide,” Wilsonville Mayor Julie Fitzgerald said. “Anyone passionate about community involvement should consider applying.”

Positions to be filled include:

March 18, 2021  The mayors of the two cities in closest proximity to the Aurora State Airport are jointly requesting that a transportation committee of the Oregon legislature conducts a hearing on a pending bill that provides a roadmap forward to resolve a decade of public controversies over the airport. Proposed House Bill 2497 is a “process bill” that creates an open, transparent public process for state aviation agency communications and planning coordination with local communities on Aurora State Airport issues of concern, but does not dictate predetermined results for the airport.

March 2, 2021 — At the March 1, 2021, meeting, the Wilsonville City Council approved a $10.8 million contract with Moore Excavation to advance construction of the 5th Street/Kinsman Rd. extension, a high-priority project in the 2013 Transportation System Plan that extends both roadways and adds new roadway amenities, including bridge crossings and an upgraded railroad crossing.

Completion of the 5th St./Kinsman Rd. Extension project will provide additional connectivity in south Wilsonville with a new route between Old Town and Kinsman Road that parallels Wilsonville Rd. and provides an alternative to the Wilsonville Rd./Boones Ferry Rd. intersection. The two-year project is scheduled to begin in April.  

February 25, 2021 — Earlier this week, the City of Wilsonville’s Public Works and Park Maintenance Staff completed the work of trimming hazardous limbs and removing tree debris from all 86.2 lane miles of the city’s major arterial roadways.

Since the Feb. 13 onset of the severe winter storm that felled or damaged thousands of Wilsonville trees, the City has operated in accordance with its Debris Management Plan, which calls for the immediate clean-up of public hazards along major arterials and collectors. The crews are now focusing their attention on completing debris clean-up at parks, trails, green spaces and other public properties.

24 de febrero de 2021 - Bajo la dirección del Consejo de la Ciudad, la Ciudad de Wilsonville está formando un nuevo Comité de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI) para identificar y superar las barreras sistémicas a la inclusión, existentes en las prácticas, procesos, reglamentos, actividades y otras iniciativas de la Ciudad.  

La Ciudad busca voluntarios para el Comité de DEI. Las solicitudes se deben presentar antes de las 5 p. m. del lunes 5 de abril.

February 19, 2021 — At the February 18, 2021, meeting, the Council approved a contract allowing SMART to purchase an Intelligent Transportation System. The system, to be installed this year throughout the City’s transit network, upgrades the user experience with amenities that include Wi-Fi and real-time trip information.

SMART has selected GMV Syncromatics to provide the technology system, which also aids SMART operations by providing passenger counts, an internal communications system to improve dispatch, and extensive data reporting capabilities. The $543,000 project is made possible by a Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) discretionary grant in the amount of $424,000.

The Council also approved the purchase of a closed circuit video equipment and vehicle to allow Public Works to inspect the City’s underground sewer and stormwater infrastructure more efficiently.

February 16, 2021 — Beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the City is inviting Wilsonville residents and business operators to dispose of trees, limbs and woody debris at no charge.

Free disposal of tree waste is being permitted daily from 8 am to 5 pm at the Wilsonville Transit Center, accessible via Barber St., between Kinsman Rd. and Boberg Rd. Only fallen trees, limbs and woody debris will be accepted, and materials may only be dropped off between 8 am-5 pm. Proof of residence (driver’s license with Wilsonville address or utility bill) is required.

Because of the continued threat of COVID-19 transmission, the federal government requires proper face coverings be worn at the Transit Center. In addition, the City is requiring that vehicle occupants unload all items brought for disposal and maintain social distancing guidelines.

February 2, 2021 — At the February 1, 2021, meeting, the Council approved a resolution authorizing the Finance department to pursue the refinancing of about $26 million in remaining debt from bonds issued in 2011 to finance the Waste Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project. With the reduction in interest rates, the City could see anywhere between $1.5 to $3 million dollars in interest savings over the life of the debt.

The Council also approved an amended contract with DOWL, LLC, which allocates an additional $1.15 million for the development of an advance engineering design of the I-5 Pedestrian Bridge. In October, the Council affirmed the Planning Commission’s recommendation of a Tied Arch Bridge

The February 2021 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 12, 2021 — 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. 

The Winter Reading Challenge has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated!

Winners have been notified to pick up their prizes by March 31.

We hope to see you next year!