Council Adopts Resolution Condemning Racism
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It was an honest and candid discussion that covered topics including representation and participation in government, police practices, symbols of racism, and the need for everyone to work together to eliminate the legacies of inequality.
As stated in the resolution, the City will continue to work to
foster a community connected by mutual respect, understanding, and dignity; in pursuit of equal, fair, and just outcomes for all.
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Message from Police Chief Ernie Roberts
:
"On behalf of the Sandy Police Department, I would like to thank all of those who participated in the Listening Session on Racism on July 7th of this year. It was my honor to represent your police department. A special thanks to those who asked questions and provided insight on issues that truly affect all of us in our community. It was a learning experience for me, one that I greatly appreciate.
My officers and staff are committed to this community we share. Most of us live and raise families here. They may be right behind you at the grocery store. Their children may play on the same sports teams as yours or go to the same schools. We realize that we are human and may make mistakes. We also realize we must see this as an opportunity to learn and grow from them. We can and will move forward together.
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Helping Meet the Need for More Childcare
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The
new grant program
is an expansion of the existing Tenant Improvement Program, which matches 50% of eligible business investments up to a total of $30,000 using Urban Renewal dollars. In addition to helping pay for interior building improvements, grant funds will help cover outdoor play area expenses for childcare businesses, as well as
SandyNet
fiber installation.
More information on this new program, along with application instructions,
can be found here
, and feel free to contact our Economic Development office with questions at (503) 489-2159.
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Schedule Your Curbside Clean-Up Day!
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Hoodview Disposal
is offering a curbside Personalized Clean-Up Day option for their Sandy customers in 2020!
Though the traditional spring clean-up day was cancelled this year due to COVID-19,
this individualized option
will allow customers to schedule one day for curbside pickup of appliances, electronics, mattress sets, furniture, metal items, carpet, or up to 5 cans (must be bagged, boxed, bundled or containerized by the customer).
See the flyer for more details, and contact
Hoodview Disposal
today to schedule your pickup!
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Sewer System Investment: Your Dollars at Work
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The
February 2020 edition of
The Sandy Source
included an overview of the work that needs to be done on the city's wastewater (sewer) system. The wastewater collection system, including the treatment plant located on SE Jarl Road, have been unable to reliably meet state permitting requirements for a number of years, resulting in significant fines being imposed on the City. Sandy is making the necessary investments in our system to comply with laws designed to protect our streams and rivers.
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Leaky Sewers
– Sandy’s sewer pipelines are aging. As they get older they leak, allowing groundwater and stormwater to enter the sewers and mix with wastewater in the pipes. The City then has to treat groundwater and stormwater along with wastewater. This problem is called inflow and infiltration (I&I).
Wastewater Treatment Plant
– Sandy’s wastewater plant is also aging and isn’t performing as designed – the treated wastewater often doesn’t meet federal and state requirements. The plant also lacks capacity to serve new residents and businesses.
Discharge to Tickle Creek
– Tickle Creek flows into the Clackamas River which has special protections under state law. Those laws prevent Sandy from increasing the amount of treated wastewater released to Tickle Creek as the population grows.
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Sewer System Improvements
- The City will repair and replace aging sewer pipelines and disconnect storm drains from the sewer. The City is currently identifying locations with the highest I&I flows where improvements can be made most cost-effectively. These improvements also reduce the volume of water to be treated and discharged from the wastewater plant.
Treatment Plant Upgrades
– Sandy is investing in upgrades to the existing plant to bring it into regulatory compliance and make the most of our community’s past investments. However, upgrading the existing plant to meet all of Sandy’s long-term needs isn’t feasible.
A New Path Forward
– Studies show the best path forward for Sandy is to build a second wastewater treatment plant. The new plant will use state-of-the-art membrane technology producing high quality water similar to what comes out of your tap.
When Will Construction Start
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Field work (manhole and closed-circuit inspections) is scheduled to begin in September 2020 and collection system construction should be completed by October 2021. The City will work to minimize disruption to streets as much as possible by using trenchless technologies to install pipes.
We will provide regular updates on this critical infrastructure project in future editions of
The Sandy Source
- stay tuned!
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Your Water Meter is Getting Smarter
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Over time, water meters become less accurate and can provide inaccurate water readings. By replacing meters, we will be able to read more accurately and efficiently track and bill your water usage.
In addition, the new system will include an automatic meter reading technology that will save labor time, prevent any recording errors, minimize the need for the city to go on the private property of residents, allow you to track your water consumption in near real time and notify you of any unusual changes in consumption or leaks.
The work is expected to begin around August 3; the entire project will take approximately 4 months. The work will be performed during normal working hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Deadline Approaching to Run for City Office
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According to the
Sandy City Charter,
any registered voter who has resided within the city limits for the 12 months preceding election day can file to run for City Council. To be placed on the ballot, prospective candidates have to gather at least 20 verified signatures from other Sandy registered voters on a nominating petition.
The
deadline to complete the filing process is August 17
. Learn more on the
City's elections webpage;
City staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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NW Natural Construction on Hwy 26
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You may notice this summer that
NW Natural
will be continuing their ongoing construction project in our area, which begin in Boring in 2019. NW Natural crews will be installing new infrastructure along the eastbound lanes of Highway 26 from Kelso Road to University Avenue, and through to Meeker Street.
At least one lane of eastbound traffic along Highway 26 will remain open at all times, and flaggers will be in place to keep traffic flowing efficiently. Westbound lanes will not be affected.
See the map below for details - the route is highlighted in red.
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Construction is anticipated to be completed by early October, and will occur mainly at night to avoid traffic impacts (7:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.). The portion of the construction along University and Meeker is slated to begin in September.
Those who live close to the construction area should have received a
notification letter
recently. If you have fu
rther questions about the project, please contact NW Natural Public Affairs at (503) 721-2474
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Learn More About Land Use Actions
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We know many Sandy residents are interested in proposed developments and have input to share with the Planning Commission and/or City Council, but not everyone knows where or how to
access publicly-available information on these proposed projects
.
Take a moment to
bookmark the
Active Land Use Application Matrix
to learn more about the proposals being processed by our planning staff, as well as opportunities for you to
take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony
. City staff keep the matrix updated as often as possible, so everyone can stay in the loop on what applications have been received and where they are in the process.
For example, the Planning Commission is currently considering proposed changes to the portion of the City Code governing subdivision development.
Learn more about the proposal here
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Be a part of the process!
Members of the public are always welcome at meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions.
During COVID-19 restrictions, the City Council is conducting meetings virtually via the Zoom video conference platform. Learn more about the variety of ways you can still participate by visiting our
electronic meeting information page
.
Click the image below
to access Sandy's public meeting calendar and learn more about everything your city government is doing to serve you better!
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