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City Manager’s Project Update: Finley Aquatic Center Spray Ground Nearing Completion
Exciting news for the community! Construction of the new Spray Ground at Finley Aquatic Center is nearly complete, and staff are now being trained on the operations of the new amenity in time for the Grand Splash Opening this summer. The Spray Ground offers a multi-generational water play experience with 15 interactive spray features, two new reservable picnic areas with tables and shade covers, and new tropical-themed landscaping with palm trees. The project also includes upgrades to adjacent pool deck areas, enabling access to the new amenity and throughout the aquatic center swim area to be fully ADA-compliant. The spray ground is anticipated to open to the community for the summer season, coinciding with the start of recreational swimming when the weather warms. Stay tuned for more details on this special event and get ready to make a splash at Finley Aquatic Center this summer!
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 Public Hearing on April 1 for Proposed 5-Year Water and Wastewater Rate Increases
Santa Rosa Water is proposing annual rate increases from 2025 to 2029 to ensure a safe and reliable water future. A public hearing will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. or later at the Santa Rosa City Council to discuss proposed water and sewer rate increases. In January, customers received a Proposition 218 Notice in the mail detailing proposed increases. The rate proposal is based on an independent consultant's comprehensive study assessing the cost to operate, maintain, repair, and replace water and sewer systems. Investing now protects our community’s water future. Every dollar collected from your water and sewer bill is reinvested to provide quality water and sewer services, upgrade aging infrastructure, prevent service disruptions, enhance system resilience, protect water quality and the environment, and address rising costs of wholesale water supply, utilities, chemicals, and supplies. If adopted, the proposed rates will go into effect July 1, 2025.
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Best Pickleball Courts Award, and Update on Court Upgrades Project
Finley Community Park awarded Best Pickleball Courts in the North Bay! Soon, a planned renovation project for the Galvin and Howarth Park courts will make Santa Rosa pickleball even better.
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City’s Plan to Distribute Funding for Housing and Homeless Services
The draft FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan to distribute funding for housing programs and homeless services is available for review and comment thru April 15, when a public hearing is planned.
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inRESPONSE Recognized for Excellence in Innovation
The inRESPONSE Mental Health Response Team has earned the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership’s Heart of Sonoma County Award for “Excellence in Innovation.” LEARN MORE
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Provide Input to Shape the inRESPONSE Strategic Plan
The inRESPONSE Mental Health Response Team is conducting a survey toobtain insight from the community, which will be instrumental in future planning for the program. TAKE SURVEY
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City of Santa Rosa Blood Drive, April 2
Because of you, life doesn’t stop. Donate blood on Wednesday, April 2, when the Vitalant bloodmobile will be stationed downtown at the City Hall campus. DONATE BLOOD
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It’s Fix-A-Leak Week – Track Down Your Leaks
It’s time to celebrate Fix-A-Leak Week! Average household leaks can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water per year. Use our 10-Minute Detect and Chase Down Leaks Checklist to find leaks in your home. LEARN MORE
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Help Shape the Future of Walking, Biking, and Rolling in Santa Rosa
Did you know the Draft Active Transportation Plan is open for public input? The Plan will guide future biking, walking, and rolling improvements in our community. Your feedback is essential to ensuring safe and accessible streets for everyone. Review the draft plan and share your thoughts before the deadline on March 30. Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact!
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March 25, 26 & 27 at 5:30 p.m. - Learn about the growing dangers locally of fentanyl and youth gang violence among school-aged children and how you can help prevent tragic outcomes.
Applications Due Friday, March 21 - Join the DRPB and help shape Santa Rosa’s architectural design and historic preservation decisions.
Survey Open Through Monday, March 31 - Santa Rosa is exploring potential changes to street use, public spaces, and accessibility near Courthouse Square.
Applications Due Friday, April 4 - Calling all teens ages 13-17 looking for a fun summer experience and the chance to build valuable job skills.
Monday, April 7, 6 p.m. - Join us for a virtual community meeting where you can engage with the Mayor and Vice Mayor and share feedback on a range of topics.
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 See these recent job listings and visit SRCity.org/Jobs for more opportunities with the City.
The City of Santa Rosa offers outstanding career opportunities with competitive salaries and excellent benefits, such as health, vision, and dental insurance.
The Senior Buyer will be assigned independent purchasing responsibilities, including the facilitation of complex Requests for Quotations, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Proposals (RFP), as well as bid solicitations from bid creation to staff report award recommendation. The recruitment closes on April 2 at 11:59 p.m.
Reporting to the City Clerk, you'll develop, coordinate and maintain the Citywide Records Management Program and centralized electronic records management system for optimum utilization and compliance, perform a variety of complex and routine technical, administrative and clerical tasks, and perform related work as required. The recruitment closes on April 4 at 11:59 p.m.
Meter Technician is a technical classification in the Revenue Division of the Water Department. Under general supervision, incumbents work in the field to troubleshoot water meters, program, upgrade and replace faulty devices and perform various other field duties. The recruitment closes on April 18 at 11:59 p.m.
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