[OMS_MANAGERS] Registration Available for Rural Forward Event on 5/19

[Dan Fleishman]

Sally,

There have been changes in state law regarding the responsibility of cities regarding homelessness.  However, what you described below is different than what I have heard explained by our city attorney.  As Elaina recommended, check with LOC (https://www.orcities.org/resources/reference/homeless-solutions) and with your City Attorney.

Dan Fleishman
Planning and Development Director
City of Stayton
362 N Third Avenue
Stayton, OR 97383

Ph 503-769-2998

www.staytonoregon.gov<http://www.staytonoregon.gov/>

I am working from home several days a week.  On Tuesdays and Thursday, you will generally be able to reach me at 541-207-2558.

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of Elaina Turpin
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2023 5:04 PM
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If your city is not talking to LOC, they should be. They are keeping us up to date on the changes regarding bills and advocating on behalf of local government. https://www.orcities.org/resources/communications/bulletin/support-needed-rural-liability-safe-resting This helps limit some of the liability for rural communities.





From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of Sally Gilcrease
Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2023 4:55 PM
To: Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Registration Available for Rural Forward Event on 5/19

Hello,
I have a question for the group regarding Oregon HB3115 (I believe that is correct) which requires that every city provide a public area for sleeping for the homeless, which must include lavatory facilities (porta potty and handwashing at a minimum). If cities do not comply, they will be denied state funds. This requirement came to our attention at our most recent meeting at City  Hall.

We are a small rural town of about 1100 people, and we do rely on state funding for numerous budgetary needs. We have TWO public places, only TWO, that could be used for homeless camping!   One is a small park on Main Street, in full view of commercial buildings and residences. And we are trying desperately to upgrade Main Street! The other is a large public park which is adjacent to Cow Creek and our city's water supply, as well as play ground, walking path, and city maintenance buildings.  Our city manager has informed us that the city MUST provide camping areas on one of those two areas, as the city owns no other properties in our city limits that are vacant or could provide enough space for campers.  Granted, there would be restrictions on the time campers can stay on site, but we all know how that goes. The city will be responsible for clean up daily as well.

Our small town has worked diligently at keeping the problem of homeless folks from "taking over" our streets, under bridges, parks, etc. Now it seems we must make room for them on Main Street.  What is everyone else doing? Small town Oregon, anywhere, what is being discussed in your little cities?
Sincerely,
Sally Gilcrease
Riddle Downtown Development
503-307-0807




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On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 1:24 PM STUART Sheri * OPRD <Sheri.STUART at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.STUART at oprd.oregon.gov>> wrote:
FYI – RDI anticipates this will fill up quickly so if you are interested in attending, you should register sooner rather than later…Best, Sheri

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This one-day event hosted by the The Reser Family Foundation and Rural Development Initiatives will provide space for Oregon Funders, Rural Support Organizations, and Rural Leaders to:

  *   Discuss and appreciate the full complexity of rural issues
  *   Compare experiences about the reality of rural funding
  *   Understand how narrative and networks can influence power
  *   Focus on action: What can you do as a funder, rural support organization, or leader?
RDI and The Reser Family Foundation are partnering with Foundations for a Better Oregon and The Ford Family Foundation on event sessions.
Please see this link<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_rural-2Dforward-2Dtoward-2Drural-2Dpower-2Dand-2Dprosperity-2Dregistration-2D586026038657&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=TwFzQoYdKgBBxNDsCkAw0SCh-aH2gZV4sICZ9unG5pY&m=RjQrqRTgQPVKypkcium3f3rAoU28NfZpoa0Q1e5_eR8&s=CjZOeaVWNGvjB1YpYTUEdcsKstWRHL3qdBXIYn0NZt4&e=> for more information and to register for this in-person event.

Please note that there will also be an opportunity to attend individual sessions virtually; that registration information will be available in the coming weeks.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Jennifer Groth
Director of Policy and Partnerships
Rural Development Initiatives<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.rdiinc.org_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=TwFzQoYdKgBBxNDsCkAw0SCh-aH2gZV4sICZ9unG5pY&m=RjQrqRTgQPVKypkcium3f3rAoU28NfZpoa0Q1e5_eR8&s=4Vl6Q4vyexkykaNK0O-vtLHq8bjHmvshMfZtZ8M_N2c&e=>, Inc.
Cell: 541-217-8293 |jgroth at rdiinc.org
<mailto:jgroth at rdiinc.org%0b>91017 S Willamette Street, Coburg OR  97408

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