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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Durham, Washington County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 will be held via Zoom (a virtual meeting platform) on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, beginning at 6:30 p.m.   The purpose of this meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget.  As per ORS 221.770, the anticipated uses of State Revenue Sharing funds will also be discussed

The First Notice of the meeting was published in The Times on April 8, 2021.  A copy of the budget document is available for public viewing. Please email [email protected] if you wish to view it.

This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place.  Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.  If you wish to attend the meeting, please email [email protected] prior to 4:30 p.m. on April 23.  If you wish to submit anything to be considered at the budget meeting, please email the submission to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on April 23.

Information about ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System can be found here.

Washington County moves to “Lower Risk” on Friday, May 21.  County website explains the move here.

Oregon Health Authority has this document that explains what it means to be in each of the risk categories.

Although essential functions are still being provided at City Hall, staff is taking actions to limit person-to-person appearances. City Hall is closed to the public. The public is urged to access city services through telephone or email. Meetings of the Council and Planning Commission will be held remotely via zoom.  Links for attendance can be requested by emailing City Hall.

Check Pride’s website for updates.

Public Notice of tree removal application is located here.

Oregon Health Authority has this document that explains what it means to be in a “high risk” county.

Although essential functions are still being provided at City Hall, staff is taking immediate actions to limit person-to-person appearances. City Hall is closed to the public. The public is urged to access city services through telephone or email. Meetings of the Council and Planning Commission will be held remotely via zoom.  Links for attendance can be requested by emailing City Hall.

Raffle winners are listed here

Public Notice of tree removal application is located here.

Bulky Waste Day is set for May 1

How the Vaccines Were Developed

How the COVID Vaccines Work

Where can I get a vaccine?

The following resources may be helpful:

• Oregon residents who would like more information on COVID-19 can call 211.
• Oregon Coronavirus State Response and Resource Page
• OHA Coronavirus page
• Governor Brown page on COVID-19
• Washington County Dept of Health and Human Services Covid and vaccine page
• CDC COVID-19 page
• World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 page
• Governor’s Executive Orders
• Washington County District Attorney page on COVID-19
• Child Abuse Hotline
• Schools: Oregon Department of Education
• Employment: Oregon Department of Employment
• Business: Business Oregon

Utilities Assistance

• Portland General Electric
• NW Natural
• Comcast
• CenturyLink
• AT&T

Food and Housing Assistance

• Governor Brown’s Executive Order 20-11: places a temporary moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment in light of the public health emergency caused by the spread of coronavirus in Oregon. The order is effective for 90 days.
• Community Action.org
• Oregon Food Bank
• Meals on Wheels

Users of parks must strictly adhere to social distancing guidelines:

• People should not congregate in groups.
• Stay at least 6 feet away from non-family or household members.
• Stay home when sick.

Tualatin Police will deliver prescriptions to Durham residents

The Tualatin Police Department wants our community members to know about prescription delivery services available to you.  During this time and importance of social distancing we understand many community members still have a need for critical medical prescriptions.  The pharmacies located in Tualatin all have their own delivery services whether it be Script Drop from Fred Meyer and Safeway, Walgreens Express Delivery at Walgreens or the independent courier service at Northwest Compounders Pharmacy.  Setting up delivery through your pharmacy will ensure you will still be able to obtain your needed medications.

We also want to let you know that Tualatin Police is ready to help if you are in need of a prescription and are not able to pick it up or have it delivered.   If you make payment arrangements with your pharmacy and they agree to release the medication to the police on your behalf they will go to your local pharmacy, pick up your prescription and deliver it to you.  You can contact The Tualatin Police Department at 503-691-4800 from 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday and a department member will facilitate the pickup and delivery of your prescription.

Have a news about a good deed you want to share?

Email stories/photos to:  [email protected]

Interested in helping? 

OPB had a nice article with suggestions

Public Notice of Tree Removal Application is located here

Graphic explains how long quarantine is recommended

OPB has a nice article here.

Several residents have reported that night prowlers have been photographed on security cameras in the area.  They are searching front porches for packages and other items of interest.  Please contact the police with any information that you have and keep watch for any suspicious activity.

The CDC has launched the How Right Now website for mental health, coping, and resiliency. It includes links to relevant resources (food banks, housing, job placement services), support lines, emotion/coping one-pagers, and a partner toolkit.

Fires in the area are causing air quality concerns.  There is a DEQ monitoring station at Bridgeport Village.  Please check this map and make your outside activity plans accordingly.

During these uncertain times with temporary shortages of personal hygiene products, such as toilet paper, individuals are turning to ‘flushable wipes.’ Unfortunately, these wipes are not truly flushable.  Products such as wipes, paper towels, and personal hygiene products should not be flushed. These products do not break down the way toilet paper does in our sewers. These products tend to create clogs which can lead to sewer backups and costly repairs. Remember, the only things that should be flushed down a toilet are pee, poop and toilet paper.