[OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti

Thu Sep 26 16:56:25 PDT 2019

    	Me too!
Lise

    	Lise GratoExecutive DirectorAlbany Downtown Association
W: (541) 928-2469C: (541) 905-2908
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On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 5:46 PM -0700, "Sarah Lu Heath" <sarah at astoriadowntown.com> wrote:

Ditto!

Sarah Lu Heath

Executive Director

Astoria Downtown Historic District Association

No.1-12th Street, Suite 114

PO Box 261 

Astoria, OR 97103

503.791.7940

www.AstoriaDowntown.com

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
On Behalf Of Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance

Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 4:59 PM

To: Oregon Main Street program managers <oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>

Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Graffiti

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, 
graffiti safewipes, a pair of 
disposable nitrile gloves, and the note below. 

Elisa Joy 'EJ' Payne
| Executive Director 

| Hillsboro Downtown Partnership
| Cultivating a vibrant community.

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503-341-8639

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e. ej at downtownhillsboro.org
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Follow what's happening Downtown on 
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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.  

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

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Julie Culjak

Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance

Ph: 541-969-4485

mfdowntown.org

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Julie Culjak

Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance

Ph: 541-969-4485

mfdowntown.org

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Julie Culjak

Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance

Ph: 541-969-4485

mfdowntown.org

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