[OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti

Tue Sep 24 16:57:59 PDT 2019

Excellent information Ann - Thank you :)

On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 4:38 PM Ann Griffin <ann at albertamainst.org> wrote:

> Hey all - Alberta Main Street raises funds to support monthly graffiti
> removal. Most of what we target is on public property - like utility boxes
> or bus stops. But we also support some removal on private property. This
> ends up costing around $100-$125 a month. Some of our resident supporters
> give specifically to our Clean Streets program, which supports the Graffiti
> Removal.
>
> Our annual Earth Day event includes graffiti removal. The City of Portland
> gives us supplies and some training for our volunteers.
>
> See you all next week! Ann
>
> On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 3:52 PM Elisa Joy Payne <ej at downtownhillsboro.org>
> wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>>>
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>>>> *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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> 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
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> *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
>>>
>>
>
> --
> Ann Griffin | Executive Director | Alberta Main Street
> 1722 NE Alberta Street | Portland, OR 97211
> ann at albertamainst.org <sara at albertamainst.org> |  albertamainst.org
> <http://www.albertamainst.org/>
> (503) 683-3252 x 103 | Direct: (971) 275-6240
>

-- 
Julie Culjak
Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance
Ph: 541-969-4485
mfdowntown.org
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