[OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti

[Elisa Joy Payne]

We created a kit of tools (hoses, nozzles, brushes, graffiti remover, etc.)
that we loan out to businesses. I've only loaned it out once, but it also
doubles as supplies for our volunteer projects and business owners are
happy to know it's available. We promote it by handing out little graffiti
removal kits, which consists of a blue paper towel
<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TBJD/?coliid=I32YFAFKO6YTGL&colid=1OSG674KKGRZX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it>,
graffiti safewipes
<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ND4Y9L8/?coliid=I1FBFJMPWO7AXG&colid=1OSG674KKGRZX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it>,
a pair of disposable nitrile gloves
<https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CF49M9E/ref=twister_B07TC67BQB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&coliid=I2183LFHC1OAIL&colid=1OSG674KKGRZX>,
and the note below.

[image: image.png]

*Elisa Joy 'EJ' Payne* *| *Executive Director
*| Hillsboro Downtown Partnership *| *Cultivating a vibrant community.*
*|* *o.* 503-640-6145* | **m.* 503-341-8639
*|* *e. *ej at downtownhillsboro.org *|* *w.* downtownhillsboro.org

Follow what's happening Downtown on INSTAGRAM
<https://www.instagram.com/downtownhillsboro/>.


On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 1:51 PM Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance <
mfda.director at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Sheldon - good to know. :)
>
> On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 1:22 PM Sheldon Delph <s_delph at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> In Washington,  I lived in a tiny unincorporated community. The school
>> required each student to do 10 hours of volunteer time from 7th grade up.
>> The businesses and large employees provided  paint and materials, and the
>> sheriff's department provided supervision if necessary.
>>
>> Get Outlook for Android <https://aka.ms/ghei36>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> on
>> behalf of STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS <
>> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1:08:15 PM
>> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
>> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti
>>
>>
>> Cities often do have requirements to abate the graffiti within a fairly
>> short window – but they often put together resources to assist – whether
>> through an abatement team that will paint over the graffiti or on-line
>> resources with methods to remove. Also, some partner with local businesses
>> to provide a discount on supplies and materials. Getting this info together
>> and sharing it would be a great role for a main street organization. See
>> the City of Salem’s website for an example:
>> https://www.cityofsalem.net/Pages/remove-graffiti.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>> The other thing I have seen our main street organizations do is more
>> strategic based on what is being tagged. Often these are utility boxes.
>> Klamath Falls Downtown Association did a great project to do artwork on
>> their boxes downtown in partnership with the Audubon Society which has
>> greatly minimized graffiti:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS [mailto:
>> oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf Of *Milton-Freewater
>> Downtown Alliance
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 24, 2019 12:54 PM
>> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers
>> *Subject:* Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks Steve - your response was helpful. :)  And I agree with your
>> recommendation that we involve both Law Enforcement and City officials.
>> But not only to explain the intent but to join forces with us to create a
>> program to assist affected property owners. Perhaps an approach that would
>> aid in mitigating their feeling of being re-victimized.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 12:03 PM <steve at cateringbydeangelos.com> wrote:
>>
>> Julie,
>>
>>
>>
>> What you might share with your stakeholders is tagging is a sign of
>> territorial rights. The desire for quick removal assists in sending a clear
>> message that this is not tolerated in our community. Our local Commercial
>> Crimes unit has also asked us here in Tigard to report and photograph these
>> tags. In most cases they recognize or have had interactions with the
>> taggers. In extreme cases they have been able to use the law to arrest
>> these individuals. The feeling of being “revictimized” is somewhat
>> understandable but fine or no fine is leaving a tagged building the desire
>> of the communities best interest? We have also experienced defacing of
>> public owned fences, walls, underpasses etc….It would be mindful to stay on
>> top of these areas adhering to the same timelines. We know for a fact here
>> ODOT does not quickly respond because of their bandwith-In these cases our
>> Public works department helps get the repainting done quickly.
>>
>>
>>
>> I’d also be advocating getting the Local law enforcement and city
>> officials involved and have them explain / assist  with the understanding
>> of the intent. We all desire crime free, clean and inviting downtowns I
>> believe.
>>
>>
>>
>> Hopefully, this is helpful.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>>
>> Steve DeAngelo
>>
>> Tigard Downtown Alliance President
>>
>> DeAngelo’s Catering & Events
>>
>> 9037 SW Burnham Street
>>
>> Tigard, Or 97223
>>
>> 503-620-9020
>>
>> http://exploredowntowntigard.com/
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/ExploreDowntownTigard
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> *On
>> Behalf Of *Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 24, 2019 11:24 AM
>> *To:* Oregon Main Street program managers <
>> oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
>> *Subject:* [OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti
>>
>>
>>
>> How do you all manage the problem of Graffitti/Gang Tagging in your
>> city?   Do you have a system of assisting property owners in the removal of
>> the graffiti?
>>
>>
>>
>> The law in our town requires the property owner to paint over/remove it
>> within the first 24-48hrs.  If they do not comply then they are given a
>> hefty fine.  Many feel, although it's not the intent of the law, that they
>> are being re-victimized.  Which is understandable.  So we're considering
>> putting together, hopefully in partnership with the City, a program to help
>> property owners, specifically but not restricted to (depending on City
>> participation) commercial properties on Main Street.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Julie Culjak
>>
>> Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
>>
>> Ph: 541-969-4485
>>
>> mfdowntown.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Julie Culjak
>>
>> Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
>>
>> Ph: 541-969-4485
>>
>> mfdowntown.org
>>
>
>
> --
> Julie Culjak
> Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
> Ph: 541-969-4485
> mfdowntown.org
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/oms_managers/attachments/20190924/aa76dbbf/attachment.html>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image001.png
Type: image/png
Size: 73393 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/oms_managers/attachments/20190924/aa76dbbf/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image002.png
Type: image/png
Size: 14993 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/oms_managers/attachments/20190924/aa76dbbf/attachment-0001.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image003.jpg
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 2017 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/oms_managers/attachments/20190924/aa76dbbf/attachment.jpg>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: image.png
Type: image/png
Size: 91418 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/oms_managers/attachments/20190924/aa76dbbf/attachment-0002.png>