[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: OPRD is seeking public comment on proposed updates to the Oregon Main Street Network rule to include Oregon Main Street.

Fri Aug 23 14:29:06 PDT 2024

Just a reminder that the public comment period on the rules is still open and that there is a public hearing on Monday. See below for more info....Best, Sheri

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk:  (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

Visit our website<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>, Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>, Visit our Blog<http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/>, Join the Oregon Heritage News e-news<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage> Check our LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/>.
From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of STUART Sheri * OPRD
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Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] OPRD is seeking public comment on proposed updates to the Oregon Main Street Network rule to include Oregon Main Street.

SALEM, Ore- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking public comment on proposed updates to the Oregon Main Street Network rule to include Oregon Main Street. (OAR 736-056-0000 through 736-056-0080<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2024-Oregon%20Main%20Street.aspx>).
Downtowns are traditionally the heart of a community - the social, economic, and civic center. Many of our downtowns in Oregon are "diamonds in the rough" that need a little polishing to sparkle once again. Others are vibrant and want to maintain their competitive advantage. Oregon Main Street helps communities wherever they are in their downtown revitalization efforts. They provide support to organizations who are ready to roll-up their sleeves; develop a vision for how they want their downtown to look, feel, and function; and then attract the people and financial resources to bring about the change they want to see happen.
Oregon Main Street is a statewide program implementing the Main Street Approach(tm) trademarked and managed by Main Street America. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department holds an annual agreement with Main Street America to be the official statewide coordinating program.
Oregon Main Street provides training and technical assistance to organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network depending on their tier participation level and allows all Network organizations access to the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant which funds building improvement projects that spur economic development (available once per biennium in odd years). The proposed rule will include parameters for participation in the Oregon Main Street Network, describe how resources will be provided to participating organizations, and establish primary structure for management of and participation in the Oregon Main Street Network. Currently, no OARs exist for the program and the program is linked to a significant statutorily created grant program.
The Oregon Main Street Network developed a set of recommendations to update the Oregon Main Street Network rule during their July 19, 2024, meeting.
OPRD is accepting comments until 5 p.m. August 31, 2024, and they can be made online, at a public hearing, in writing or via email:
Online: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/pages/PRP-rulemaking.aspx
Mail: OPRD, attn: Helena Kesch, 725 Summer St NE, Suite C, Salem OR 97301
Email: OPRD.Publiccomment at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:OPRD.Publiccomment at oprd.oregon.gov>
Virtual Public Hearing: 1 p.m. August 26th. Must register in advance to receive conference link. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1vlYgeKzQCC7mPtUZbdo7g
Individuals who require special accommodations for the meeting should contact Helena Kesch at least three days in advance of the meeting at Helena.KESCH at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Helena.KESCH at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-881-4637.

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk:  (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

Visit our website<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>, Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>, Visit our Blog<http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/>, Join the Oregon Heritage News e-news<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage> Check our LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/>.

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