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The photos above are from the recently completed Restaurant O project in the Downtown District.
The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) of the City of Coos Bay offers a grant program for commercial property owners in the Downtown and Empire districts. This program helps to revitalize these crucial focal points for our community by bringing new life to buildings. The Agency allocates grant funds each year, available on a first-come-first-served basis. Grant funds are available for up to 50% of the project costs and generally are limited to $25,000. However, the Agency uses discretion in variance from that maximum. In the case of Restaurant O, they were granted $138,265.80, which was 75% of the project cost. The Tioga, Hall Building, and several Front Street locations are other exceptions in the funding amount the Agency has approved. We encourage property owners to think larger than 50% or $25,000 when applying for improvement grants.
 Several improvement projects have been supported over the decades the URA has been operating. We appreciate the property owners willing to invest in their building while partnering with the Agency on its efforts to remove blight and encourage development. For more information on the program, including the annual reports highlighting the projects funded and other financial data, you can visit the City’s website: Urban Renewal and Improvement Program. This page also provides a map of the two districts, which can assist with determining if your commercial building is within the Downtown or Empire District.
For more information on the program, contact Christine Sylvester at 541-269-8912 or csylvester@coosbay.org.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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 The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill openings on the Tree Board. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office during the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the City’s website at coosbayor.gov/government/boards-commissions/tree-board or email Christine Sylvester at csylvester@coosbayor.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023. Applicants will be contacted for interviews, and appointments will be made by the City Council at the November 7, 2023, regular council meeting.
About the Tree Board
The Tree Board, Coos Bay Municipal Code 8.30, was established by ordinance No. 181 for the purpose of providing regulations for the planting and protection of trees and shrubs within the city of Coos Bay. The Board consists of up to eight members appointed by the City Council for four-year terms and meet on an as-needed basis. There are currently four openings on the Board. At least one of the open positions shall be a representative with background and professional knowledge of trees and their care and the balance shall be citizens with an interest in trees.
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Housing, Finance, and Community
Next Monday and Tuesday, NeighborWorks Umpqua is hosting new Coastal Outreach events for both Coos and Curry counties. On Monday, Oct. 23 from 2-4 p.m. they will be hosting the Coos County event in the Historic Hotel North Bend (768 Virginia Avenue in the corner office on Virginia and Sherman Avenue). On Tuesday, Oct. 24 they will be hosting the Curry County event at the Curry Public Library between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at 94341 Third Street in Gold Beach which is at Third Street and Park Drive. See more information in flyer below.
NeighborWorks Umpqua has a lot of services that help our communities thrive, and they would love to connect with you all to learn what opportunities that can be developed together. Together we can do amazing things!
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 Join us at the Coos History Museum for a night of fundraising fun where Halloween costumes are encouraged.
The Museum will be transformed into a spooktactular party space with carnival games, a cake walk, silent auction, cabinet of curiosities, tarot card readings, specialty cocktails, photo booth, free food, transformed exhibits, and much more. All proceeds from the event and its activities will go towards essential museum operations and preservation costs. This event is for ages 21 and up. It will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum with an entry price of $35 per person.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at cooshistory.org, by phone at 541-756-6320 or in person at the museum's front desk.
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 Place your order by Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
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 The now Annual NW Natural Super Market Shopping Spree will be taking place on November 8 at 8 a.m. at downtown Coos Bay McKay’s Market located at 149 S. Seventh Street!
Our contestants this year are Fire Chief Jim Brown from the City of North Bend and Fire Chief Mark Anderson from the City of Coos Bay!
Coos Bay has had the coveted Golden Cart in their grasp for the past two consecutive years… no pressure Chief Brown!
This 90 second challenge will have both Chief Brown and Chief Anderson filling shopping carts with as much food as they can. The contestant with the most items in their shopping cart will be announced as the winner. The food will be donated to the annual Bus Jam event.
We are looking forward to another amazing event supporting the Rotary Bus Jam and South Coast Food Share.
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$93,400-$122,417/annually DOQ - with excellent benefits
92% employer paid health/vision/dental;
9% to 13% retirement annually, plus additional benefits
Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is located on the Southern Oregon Coast where recreational opportunities and beautiful scenery abound, providing a quality living and working environment. The Water Board serves drinking water to a total base of approximately 13,600 customer accounts.
This position works under the general supervision of the General Manager and directs the construction, operations, and maintenance activities of the Operations Division, including the water supply sources, treatment facilities, and the pumping and distribution system. It exercises full supervision over the Water Treatment and Distribution Sections; evaluates work performance and makes decisions in selection, discharge, and personnel actions; responsible for operation of the Board’s Safety Management Plan; assumes division fiscal responsibility by participating in the preparation of and operating within an approved annual budget.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Five years progressively responsible experience in water utility treatment and distribution operations and maintenance; two years of supervisor experience or education, graduation from a senior high school or GED, and an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Water System, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT/LICENSES
Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to secure State of Oregon Water Treatment and Distribution Level III Certifications within time mutually agreed upon.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or related field. Preference will be given to qualified veterans who apply for this position pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237. Any veteran who has special qualifications and/or transferable skills in the management and operation of a water treatment plant and distribution system should reference those skills and qualifications in their application. Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE.
TO APPLY
Visit our website at www.cbnbh2o.com. To download an employment application, click Employment Opportunities. Please return application and resume to karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
Relocation reimbursement available.
First consideration of applications will be reviewed on November 13, 2023 – position is open until filled.
For more information contact Karen Parker at 541-267-3128 Ext. 231 or email karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
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Water Quality Treatment Operator
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for a Treatment Operator position. This position can be filled as a Treatment Operator-in-Training, I, or II, depending upon qualifications of selected applications. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Treatment Operator In-Training (OIT) performs a variety of skilled and semi- skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repairs of a variety of equipment in a wastewater treatment plant and related facilities; related work as required. Operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant and assure plant processes are in compliance with local, state and federal discharge limits; protect the health and safety of personnel, the public and the environment. This is the entry level Wastewater Division operator position. Employees of this classification shall have demonstrated their ability to perform independently and with minimum of instruction in the varied function to which assigned. Advancement from this position to Operator I or II requires certification listed in the “Education and Experience” section of the job description.
Type: Full Time
Deadline to Apply:10/23/2023 at 5 p.m.
Salary/Pay Rates:
Operator-in-Training…………$3812 – $4731 DOQ
Operator I…………………………$3919 – $4884 DOQ
Operator II…………………………$4172 - $5204 DOQ
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