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City Manager's Weekly Report

The City Manager's Weekly Report for the week ending September 24, 2021.

Job Opportunity: Administrative Support - Public Works Engineering Division

Join the Engineering Team at the City of Grants Pass as a Department Support Technician.

The Engineering Division assists in the orderly development of our community by ensuring that private and public development comply with adopted facility plans and dev...

Job Opportunity: Police Cadet

The City of Grants Pass is looking to fill part-time Police Cadet positions within the Police Department. The Police Cadet is a Non-Sworn position. Those hired will provide non-emergency support to the police division by enforcing Municipal Code within th...

2nd Annual Student Essay Contest

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass Public Works Department is sponsoring its second annual “Imagine A Day Without Water” Essay Contest for local students. All Grants Pass middle school and high school students, including private school, charter school,...

Road Construction - Redwood Avenue at Allen Creek

Beginning Wednesday, September 22, through Tuesday, September 28, Redwood Avenue will have two-way lane adjustments to the south to allow work to take place on the shoulder from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. ROBCO will be installing storm drain. 

 M...

Tree Canopy Program

Looking to beautify your front yard with cooling shade, beautiful flowers, or fall colors? The City’s annual Tree Canopy Program is going on now. For $50, the City will plant a tree in your front yard. We have five species to choose from and the...

Fire Danger Level Decreases to Moderate

A combination of widespread rain and a steady drop in temperatures has made it possible to ease off on some fire prevention regulations in the City of Grants Pass. Effective Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., the public fire danger level will decr...

Survey on Utilizing American Rescue Plan Funds

The City of Grants Pass will receive $9.37 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The funds must be spent or allocated by 2024 to respond to immediate public health and financial stability needs, support households, workers and business that wer...

Street Sweeping Schedule - Week of September 20, 2021

If your home is in one of these zones, it will be swept next week between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, on the following days:

• Monday, September 20, 2021 - Zone 2
• Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - Zone 13
• Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - Zone 7
• Thursd...

Water Treatment Plant Replacement Project Update

Slayden has completed the roadway preparation and the trench patch paving.  The paving was performed by Robco Inc., a local family owned and operated excavation and road building contractor. In addition, Slayden is hydroseeding the stormwater ret...

Accepting applications for Housing Advisory Committee

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) due to expired terms. These are 3-year appointments.

The HAC explores opportunities to facilitate provision of housing for all income levels, and it makes r...

Accepting applications for the Urban Area Planning Commission

Applications are being accepted for a position on the Urban Area Planning Commission due to a term that expires November 18, 2021.   This is a four-year appointment.  All City appointments to the UAPC shall be required to have their prin...

Accepting applications for the Committee on Public Art

Applications are being accepted for one position on the Committee on Public Art (CoPA). This is a 3-year appointment.

CoPA works to engage the community and enrich public spaces through the placement of original artwork, creating a unique sense of place, e...

Job Opportunity: Office Assistant (City Administration)

Are you the next great employee for the City?  We have one opening for a full-time benefited Office Assistant for our Administration Department.  

The Office Assistant for our Administration Department will be responsible for, bu...

Job Opportunity: Parking Enforcement Officer

Are you seeking a profession with a purpose?  Do you have the desire to serve and contribute to your community?  Join our Police Department as a Parking Enforcement Officer and serve our citizens and businesses by using your strong compl...

Job Opportunity: Payroll - Finance Support Specialist

Professions with a purpose! Join the  Finance Team as a Payroll - Finance Support Specialist.

The Payroll Finance Support Specialist will be responsible for:

• Analyzing data utilizing excel spreadsheets
• Processing payroll
• Reporting Federal and State T...

Grant Obtained to Provide Parking at Dollar Mountain

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass has obtained a grant from the Bureau of Land Management in the amount of $80,497 for the development of a parking area at the Crescent Rim trailhead of Dollar Mountain. The grant period is through August 2024.&nbs...

New Website Launched Regarding New Water Plant

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass Department of Public Works has launched a new website to assist the public in learning about the largest Public Works project in the 134-year history of the city – the Replacement Water Treatment Plant. The $81 millio...

New Website Launched Regarding New Water Plant

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass Department of Public Works has launched a new website to assist the public in learning about the largest Public Works project in the 134-year history of the city – the Replacement Water Treatment Plant. The $81 millio...

Road Construction Notice - Beacon Drive

On Monday, August 30, 2021, construction of the Beacon Drive Waterline will start up again and continue through September 2021.The project has started just South of the Madrone St/Beacon Dr. intersection and will continue North stopping just after the Sav...

2nd Annual Student Essay Contest

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass Public Works Department is sponsoring its second annual “Imagine A Day Without Water” Essay Contest for local students. All Grants Pass middle school and high school students, including p...

Council Approves Full-Time Parking Enforcement Position

GRANTS PASS – The Grants Pass City Council approved the creation of a new, full-time parking enforcement position at their meeting Aug. 18. The position will be added as a non-sworn member of the Department of Public Safety. 

Final detai...

Job Opportunity: Parks Superintendent

Make a difference in our community as the next Parks Superintendent!  Plan, develop and oversee our beautiful parks! 

The Parks Superintendent will be responsible for:

• Developing and directing implementation of goals, objectives, policies,...

Job Opportunity: Facilities Maintenance Technician

The City of Grants Pass is looking for a full-time Facilities Maintenance Technician.  Join our team today!

The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible for:

• Working independently and in collaboration with contractors and teammates
• Oper...

Water Report Photo Contest

GRANTS PASS – The City of Grants Pass Public Works Department is seeking photo entries for the 2021 “Importance of your Water” Photo Contest. All levels of photographers, from amateur hobbyists to local professionals, are enc...

Parklets to Remain Through October

GRANTS PASS – Downtown parklets established to assist local restaurants with providing outdoor seating during COVID-19 restrictions, will remain in Grants Pass through the end of October.

A Parklet Addendum to Sidewalk Café Permits est...

Job Opportunity: Housing & Neighborhood Specialist

We are Community.  We are Grants Pass.

Apply today to make a difference in our beautiful community of Grants Pass as a Housing and Neighborhood Specialist!

This position will be responsible for working with the development community, lenders and co...

Replacement Water Treatment Plant Site Cleanup Project awarded to Slayden Constructors Inc.

The City of Grants Pass has awarded the Replacement Water Treatment Plant Site Cleanup project to Slayden Constructors Inc.  The project will consist of site clearing and grubbing, erosion and sediment control, removal of existing structures and ...

Job Opportunity: Planning Manager

The City of Grants Pass seeks a Planning Manager(classification title: Principal Planner) to lead the Planning Division within the Community Development Department. This position will oversee a $1.2M division budget, six staff, and current and long-range ...