City Newsletter - October GP Now

This month in GP Now: The importance of the Dispatcher, Help Us Help You, Knowledge is Power, The Great Oregon ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, Economic Development and Innovation Hubs, Make Fall Leaf Pick Up a Breeze, Committee Openings.

The City Manager's Weekly Report

The City Manager's Weekly Report for the week ending October 19, 2018.

Revised Standard Drawings

The Engineering Division has released Revised Standard Drawings. The drawings have new section titles following the ODOT series of numbers and have been formatted to be printed on 11x17 paper. 

They are divided into the following five categories:

• 1...

Accepting Applications for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

Applications are being accepted for two positions on the

Historical Buildings and Sites Commission.

This committee reviews proposed alterations to any Historic District; promotes community historic preservation; advises other interested agencies on matters ...

Accepting Applications for the Grants Pass Budget Committee

Applications are being accepted for three positions on the City of Grants Pass Budget Committee due to term expirations.  The purpose of this committee is to receive and review the recommended budget and approve a budget for Council’s c...

Accepting Applications for the Urban Area Planning Commission

Applications are still being accepted for a position on the Urban Area Planning Commission due to a vacancy.  All City appointments to the UAPC shall be required to have their principal residence within the City Limits or the Urban Growth Boundar...

Accepting Applications for Housing Advisory Committee

The City of Grants Pass is still accepting applications for a position on the Housing Advisory Committee.

The Housing Advisory Committee explores opportunities to facilitate provision of housing for all income levels, and it makes recommendations to the Ci...

Fall Tree Walk 2018

Come learn about trees and enjoy the changing colors of the trees in Reinhart Volunteer Park on October 21st at 1:00 p.m.

The walk will be about an hour long.

• Take a guided tour of trees
• Identify tree species and learn about their health
• Learn interesting facts and uses
• Enjoy the fall colors

Contact Wendy Giordano at 541-450-6160 for more information.

Household Hazardous Waste Event

Household Hazardous Waste Event coming to Grants Pass soon.

The annual Josephine/ Jackson County Household Hazardous event will be held Saturday, October 20, 2018 for the public and is open to EVERYONE in Josephine and Jackson Counties regardless of what service provider you have.

Business applications are availabl...

Steep Slope Hazard Work - Time Extension

To Whom It May Concern:

Section 13.104    General Provisions for Construction in the Steep Slope Hazard Area requires that construction work disturbing the soil or affecting the natural drainage and runoff shall be scheduled to terminate ...

Revised Standard Drawings

The Engineering Division has released Revised Standard Drawings. The drawings have new section titles following the ODOT series of numbers and have been formatted to be printed on 11x17 paper. 

They are divided into the following five categories:

• 1...

Employment Opportunity: Public Safety Director

Do you want to make a difference in our community and lead a dedicated staff in an organization that places a high value on providing outstanding service, this is the position for you!

To apply online, go to www.prothman.com and click on "submit your ...

Employment Opportunity: City Surveyor

We are recruiting for a City Surveyor to join our team! Do you have a passion for land surveying? Then check out our opening.

The City Surveyor is responsible for approving all platting of land within the urban growth boundary including taking and document...

Employment Opportunity: Accounting Technician

Check out our opportunity for a full time Accounting Technician!

Are you looking for a full-time position utilizing your customer service and accounting skills? Then, check out this opening in our Finance Department!

The ideal candidate will be responsible ...

Employment Opportunity: Dispatcher

We are currently accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers. This posting will remain open until filled.

****Updated****Applications received between September 24th and October 19, 2018 by 5 pm will be considered for the second review of candidates. Qual...

Steep Slope Hazard Work - Time Extension

To Whom It May Concern:

Section 13.104    General Provisions for Construction in the Steep Slope Hazard Area requires that construction work disturbing the soil or affecting the natural drainage and runoff shall be scheduled to terminate ...

Revised Standard Drawings

The Engineering Division has released Revised Standard Drawings. The drawings have new section titles following the ODOT series of numbers and have been formatted to be printed on 11x17 paper. 

They are divided into the following five categories:

• 1...

Steep Slope Hazard Control Measures

Fall is here and the rainy season is upon us. We hope you will take time as the construction season slows down to proactively plan and install your erosion and sediment control measures. This is a good time to remind your employees and subcontractors to t...

18-51470 Key Bank Robbery

On 10-18-18, officers and detectives from the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety responded to a reported hold up alarm at the Key Bank on Williams Hwy. Officerss arrived on scene and began checking the area for the suspects.

Frontier Phone Outage 101318

Residents living in the Williams area currently do not have landline phone service. It is unknown how many customers are affected. Please use a cell phone to call 911 if emergency services are needed.

T-Mobile Incident Update

On 10-08-18, a Detective with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety was involved in an incident that occurred at a local T-Mobile Franchise store in Grants Pass on Terry Lane. The Detective was using personal time while attempting to resolve an

T Mobile Press Release

On 10-08-18, a Detective with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety was involved in an incident that occurred at a local T-Mobile Franchise store in Grants Pass on Terry Lane.

October DUII Enforcement 2018

During the month of October and into Halloween, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety has once again joined forces with other Oregon law enforcement agencies participating in High Visibility Enforcement Operations. Increased patrols will be ....

GPHS THREAT 18-47709

On September 27, 2018, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received a report from an alert parent who was monitoring their child's social media account. The parent saw a post from another student of Grants Pass High School they believed to be ....

See Something Say Something Campaign 9-25-18

If you see something, say something. This hallmark slogan is a nationwide campaign launched by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice's Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative.

18-46420 GROVER'S ARSON

On 09/21/18 at about 0721 Hours, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS) dispatch received multiple 911 calls regarding a transient trying to start the Grover Electric & Plumbing building on fire.

Street Sweeping Schedule- Week of October 22, 2018

If your home is in one of these zones, your street will be swept this week between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., on these days:

• Monday, October 22 - Zone 14
• Tuesday, October 23 - Zone 13
• Wednesday, October 24 - Zone 15

Please be patient wi...