[OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti

Tue Sep 24 16:59:16 PDT 2019

Hope you don't mind Elisa - but I think we may just steel this idea!!  :)

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]
>
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> 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
>>
>

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