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City of North Bend
Council Goals
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Provide ongoing support and encouragement in efforts of ATOLL
and involved agencies to upgrade the North Bend Hotel.
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Remain an active member of the North Bend Downtown Association
and support beautification projects and improvements throughout
the city.
• Remain committed to the support of North Bend Municipal
Airport and the Coos County Airport District. The council
supports the jointly owned Coos Bay Bay North Bend Water Board
and expansion projects. The city has contributed to the South
Coast Development Council and supports the organization’s
efforts to attract new business and to retain existing business.
The North Bend City Council also supports the efforts of the Oregon
International Port of Coos Bay in attracting business to the area.
• Acknowledges support of natural gas to the community and
is committed to a good working relationship with Northwest Natural
Gas.
• The Council, through its Urban Renewal Agency, continues
to implement the Urban Renewal Plan and the Downtown Waterfront
Master Plan. Phase I of waterfront improvements (street
paving, sidewalks, lamp posts, utilities, shrubs and flowers)
have been completed and grants are being written for Phase II
which is a boardwalk/pier along North Bend's waterfront. The City
Council has completed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance
updates to allow a wider variety of business uses in the vicinity
designated by the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and under the
McCullough Bridge.
CITY INFRASTRUCTURE
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Continue to develop procedures to manage, coordinate and protect
the city’s interests in city right-of-ways.
• Continue to update the ADA inventory of sidewalks and
facilities throughout the city. Work in cooperation with
Oregon Department of Transportation in making improvements along
the state's highway system (Highway 101, Virginia and Broadway
Streets).
• Examine city parking problems and address key solutions
expressed by the downtown merchants.
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Continue to support the city's wastewater treatment facility operations,
remain in compliance with DEQ and continue to build the city's
reserve funds for infrastructure replacement.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION/COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
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Continue to build partnerships through cooperation and coordination
with governmental units, including but not limited to the North
Bend School District, tribal governments, Port of Coos Bay, Coos
County, the City of Coos Bay, and other cities within our region.
• Expand communications with the Governor’s staff
and the legislature. Remain active in the Governmental Affairs
Committee of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and work in cooperation
with the League of Oregon Cities on issues involving cities.
• Continue partnering through State Revenue Sharing with
the Boys and Girls Club, the Women’s Safety and Resource
Center, RSVP, T.H.E. House and the Coos County Area Transit Service
District and other non profit organizations providing services
to North Bend citizens.
• Maintain partnership for tourism through the Coos Bay-North
Bend Promotions Committee and continue to support the North Bend
Information Center as a service to travelers.
• The North Bend City Council recognizes those individuals
who assist the city by community support and contributions.
Volunteers help make the city run and we appreciate all that they
do.
FACILITIES:
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Support the plan to re-locate North Bend's Street Maintenance
Shop, upgrade of the Police Department and continue to protect
and preserve city assets.
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Continue to support the city's 60 acres of parks, swimming pool
and library building.
• Continue to collaborate with the Oregon Coastal Environments
Network to complete projects to better assist tourists at the
North Bend Information Center.
OPERATIONAL
AND INTERDEPARTMENTAL
* Support city staff in serving the public.
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Support the process of codification of the city codes.
• Support the North Bend Library Board goals.
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Support of the Parks Master Plan.
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Support of the city's Historic Landmark Commission
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Support the city's Planning Commission
PUBLIC SAFETY
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Continue to budget and assure funding through cooperation with
the North Bend School District for the
“Cops
in Schools” program.
• Support and continue to recognize efforts by the public
safety staff of the City of North Bend in the organization of
citizen activities and involvement.
PROMOTION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Continue to authorize channel 14 subscription, support of the
Downtown Association, July Jubilee activities, and encourage public
involvement through the city’s boards and commissions.
• The North Bend City Council supports city recognition
of outstanding citizens and individuals that serve as ambassadors
for our community.
• Expand our city’s presence and partnership in greater
Bay Area events.
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