New City Budget Under Review |
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The total city-wide budget as proposed is $102,635,234. The operating budget is $59,645,565 and the capital budget is $30,847,802. The remaining balance of $12,141,867 is set aside as contingency funds.
The budget reflects our investments in the future of Sandy through the continued updating of our master plans, constructing critical infrastructure improvements, or maintaining service levels to keep the quality of life our residents expect. The prioritized City Council goals drive this strategy and are incorporated and funded in this proposed budget
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The city’s largest source of revenue is fines, fees, and assessments, which includes utility fees and system development charges for sewer, water, stormwater, Sandynet, transit and gas taxes.
Beginning balances include reserves for future capital expenditures and paying down bonds, department carryovers, and fund contingencies. Intergovernmental revenues include state shared revenues (liquor and cigarette taxes), state gas taxes, and the county library district funds.
Grants include county, state, and federal grants for transit, police, and community services. Loan proceeds reflect a proposed Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund to complete the initial work identified in the Wastewater System Facilities Plan.
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The largest expenses for the city are personnel services and capital outlay. Personnel services include salaries and benefits for city employees. Materials and Services include contracted and professional services, supplies and equipment, repairs, and utility expenses. Transfers reflect charges for service between departments and funds. |
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Wastewater System Improvement Project Update
Modernizing Infrastructure and Protecting Rivers
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Collection System Rehab Underway
Starting in early May, crews from Oxbow Construction will begin replacing, relining and rehabilitating over 45,300 feet (eight miles) of sewer mains and public and private service lines. Most of the work will take place south of Hwy 26, west of Bluff, east of Langensand and south of Dubarko (Basin 8) as shown on the map.
Rehab of the collection system is one of the most visible components of the City’s multi-year Wastewater System Improvement Project. The City is also proceeding with improvements to the existing wastewater treatment plant beginning this summer, and planning to construct a new state of the art treatment facility with a new discharge site.
The pipes selected for rehabilitation were based on flow monitoring performed in prior years and video inspection of public sewers that took place in December and January.
Depending on the existing pipeline material and condition, existing sewer lines will either be replaced with a new pipe (pipe bursting) or a watertight liner will be inserted inside an existing pipe.
Check out this example video of the pipe bursting process:
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Nearly all of the scheduled work will be performed using ‘trenchless’ methods to minimize disturbance and reduce traffic impacts. Only small cuts in the street will be required to insert the pipe bursting equipment and to reconnect the service laterals that serve each home.
About 170 private service lines will be replaced at no cost to the property owner. Most of this work will also be ‘trenchless’ with only a small hand-dug excavation required to make the pipe connection at the foundation line. This will minimize damage to landscaping or turf.
If you live in the project area you will receive notice in the mail of the schedule for the work on your block including information on the rehabilitation method to be used and any on-street parking impacts or sewer service interruptions while the work is taking place.
This project will help reduce the amount of rain and groundwater that gets into the piping system in the winter months and lower flows at our existing treatment plant during storm events, reducing treatment costs and improving water quality. It is funded with a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
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Join us on Saturday, May 8, 2021 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mount Hood Farmer’s Market, 38600 Pioneer Ave
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8:00 a.m. - The Sandy Garden Club’s annual plant sale begins.
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12:00 p.m. - Wy’east Artisans Guild’s artists will present free flower painting demonstrations and tutoring for anyone who would like to try painting a flower.
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2:00 p.m. - The Sandy Library will bring Take & Make craft kits, a pop-up library, and the Sandy Seed Library. Eclectic acoustic by Sandy musicians, Sharon Anne and Michel Gilbert.
In the interest of community safety, we will be following COVID-19 protocols including masks and social distancing.
We hope to see you there!
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Serve on an Official City Advisory Board |
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The Sandy City Council depends on the talent, knowledge, and expertise of the local residents serving on our various advisory boards, which develop plans and advise the Council in specific policy areas.
These dedicated volunteers serve a vital role in our community, and we'd love you to join them! Take a look at the opportunities below:
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Pool Exploratory Task Force
The Sandy City Council is exploring the feasibility of reopening the Olin Bignall Aquatic Center; part of a larger effort to plan for the future of aquatic facilities in Sandy. The purpose of the Pool Exploratory Task Force is to produce a recommendation on how the Olin Bignall Aquatic Center could be reopened successfully.
No more than two Task Force members may reside outside of the city limits of the City of Sandy.
Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 14th.
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Library Advisory Board
The purpose of the Library Advisory Board is to advise the Library Director and City Council on the development of library services, programs, and facilities to meet needs of the Sandy and Hoodland Library Service Areas.
The Board currently has two vacancies - one for a resident within Sandy city limits, and the other for a resident within the Sandy library service area but outside city limits.
Don't wait - applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday April 30th.
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SandyNet Advisory Board
The purpose of the SandyNet Advisory Board is to advise the City Council on the operations, long-term strategy, growth, and scope of services offered by SandyNet, the City’s municipal telecommunications utility, to meet the current and future needs of Sandy and the greater service area.
The Board has seven vacant positions. No more than two Board Members may reside outside of the city limits of the City of Sandy. All Board Members must reside within the boundaries of the Oregon Trail School District.
Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 7th.
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Public Art Advisory Board
The purpose of the Public Art Advisory Board is to provide policy recommendations to the City Council on cultural and artistic matters, develop long-term strategies and plans to cultivate art in Sandy, and encourage donations, grants, and other support to expand access to the arts in the community.
The Board has seven vacant positions. No more than two Board Members may reside outside of the city limits of the City of Sandy. All Board Members must reside within the boundaries of the Oregon Trail School District.
Applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 14th.
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Spring has arrived and as the days get warmer and longer, it's great to see so many people out enjoying Sandy parks with their dogs!
While out enjoying the beautiful park system and the surrounding forest, please remember that even friendly dogs need to be leashed unless they are in a designated off leash park. Not all dogs or people are comfortable with loose dogs approaching without an invitation. Everyone should be able to enjoy a walk with their dog without being caught off guard by dogs roaming at large.
Sandy Bluff Dog Park, located at 36910 Goldenrain St., is fenced and includes an area for small dogs that is separated from the larger area.
If your dog prefers a more relaxed pace, consider checking out Sniffspot.com, a platform where private property owners offer their land for off-leash play for a small fee. You can have it all to yourself or invite your canine’s BFF for a play date!
Sandy’s Parks and Trails Master Plan is currently being updated, with a proposal to develop an additional off leash dog park. Dog parks take time and funding to develop and are in the mix with other parks on the priority list, but Sandy fidos can look forward to another fenced play area sometime in the future!
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Join the City of Sandy Team! |
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The City of Sandy is currently recruiting for two open positions! See the information and links below, and please contact Angie Welty, Human Resources Manager, if you have any questions.
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Seasonal Parks Maintenance Worker
This position provides assistance to the Parks Department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, spreading mulch, spraying weeds, cutting and trimming grass, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of operation and care of various power and hand tools.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lift 70 pounds.
- Ability to operate hand-held power equipment over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and use own best judgement at all times.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and must have a clean driving record.
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Driver - Community Services Department
This position provides safe transport of community/senior center clients to/from the center, shopping, personal services, and recreational activities. It also provides transportation or other essential services which includes Meals on Wheels and other departmental needs.
Education Requirement:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Provides superior quality customer service to ensure each customer is treated with dignity, respect and patience.
- Competency in basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Knowledge of basic computer operation.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact in public contact and handling problems.
- Ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to give clear and concise directions, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and to make decisions with minimal supervision by prioritizing and organizing tasks.
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and individual passenger needs.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with older adults or people with disabilities.
- Experience operating a larger vehicle.
- Experience and passion working for a service oriented environment.
- Knowledge of the Portland Metro geographic area.
- Ability to speak other languages in addition to English.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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Grant-Funded Electric Vehicle and Charging Station Now at Senior Center |
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Last year Sandy was selected as a key partner in the SAGE EVs for All Project, funded by PGE in an effort to introduce electric vehicles (EVs) to a wide range of communities. This three-year grant includes a leased electric vehicle and installation of a charging station at the City of Sandy Senior Center.
We are happy to announce the Blink EV charging station has now been installed in the parking lot located at the Community Center, and the new Chevy Volt has just arrived!
In this first phase of the program, the Volt will be used by Community Services staff to deliver meals on wheels and provide transportation to seniors.
We are excited to partner with SAGE to support the use of electric vehicles while also breaking down barriers to transportation so seniors can stay connected and engaged in community. This project has been made possible by DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program via the PGE Drive Change Fund.
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Access Information on Land Use Applications |
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Take a moment to bookmark the Active Land Use Application Database. The updated page on our new website includes new features like a fully-interactive map, enhanced search capabilities, and embedded videos for larger proposals.
City staff keep the database 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. You'll also find links to opportunities to take part in the decision-making process by submitting your own testimony.
For example, click here to learn more about proposed amendments to the Development Code to bring the City into compliance with House Bill 2001, passed by the State Legislature in 2019. The City Council reviewed the proposed changes several times, including most recently at its April 19th meeting, and will consider adoption of the amendments at its meeting on May 17th.
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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 is conducting public meetings virtually via the Zoom video conference platform. Get meeting details and learn more about the variety of ways you can still participate by visiting our online meeting portal.
Mark your Calendars:
- Budget Committee - 5/3/2021
- Budget Committee - 5/10/2021
- Parks and Trails Advisory Board - 5/12/2021
- City Council - 5/17/2021
- Planning Commission - 5/24/2021
Click the image below to access Sandy's full public meeting calendar with date and time details, and learn more about everything your city government is doing to serve you better!
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