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.

City Manager Weekly Report

City Manager Weekly Report

Fall Open Burn Window Rescheduled November 24th thru Dec 2nd

The end to fire season and a favorable extended weather forecast for Southern Oregon has prompted the City open burn window to be rescheduled for Saturday, November 24th through Sunday, December 2nd. 

Tree Canopy Program Taking Applications

Limited time offer! 

Only $50 for a 1 ¼” – 1 ½” tree ($125 value) planted in your front yard or street landscape strip by our Parks Department.

As a Tree City USA, the City of Grants Pass wants to partner with our citizens in improving our tree can...

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 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...

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 considerati...

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...

Steep Slope Hazard Work - Final 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 ...

Vine Street - Road Construction/Water Main Replacement

Starting on Monday, October 29, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Vine Street between Morgan Lane and Club Northwest will be down to one lane of travel. Business access will remain open. Copeland Paving will be replacing water main. Construction will continue thro...

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...

Job Opportunity: Mechanic

The general duties of this position are vehicle inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair on light to medium automobiles, trucks, public safety vehicles, and off-road power equipment. Duties include mechanical and electrical work, tune-ups, use of sp...

Job Opportunity: Superintendent - Water Treatment Plant

The Water Treatment Plant Superintendent leads the Water Treatment division under the general supervision of the Public Works Director. It exercises full supervision of employees in the division as well as seasonal full time temporary staff. The position ...

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: 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 - Final 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 ...

Tree Canopy Program Taking Applications

Limited time offer! 

Only $50 for a 1 ¼” – 1 ½” tree ($125 value) planted in your front yard or street landscape strip by our Parks Department.

As a Tree City USA, the City of Grants Pass wants to partner with our citizens in improving our tree can...

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...

18-455142 Explosion - UPDATE

On 11/08/18 detectives with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety learned the above subject was pronounced deceased at Three Rivers Medical Center. The male, Kirt Morrill, had been involved in an incident on 11-07-18 where he was critically burned

Explosive Incident

On 11/07/18 at about 10:28pm, Officers with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS) heard an explosion in the area of the Parkway Public Safety Station. Officers were inside of the facility at the time and could feel the explosion in,,,

RADE Press Marijuana Interdiction 11-5-18

On the listed dates and times, RADE detectives assisted Special Agents from the United States Postal Service and Oregon State Police SW Region Marijuana Enforcement Team in attempting to interdict parcels for shipment containing marijuana

18-54721 DOC Bomb Threat

On the above mentioned date and time, an Officer with the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety responded to South Middle School regarding a student who mentioned to the other students that he was going to bring a bomb to the school tomorrow.

No-Shave November

This November, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is participating in No-Shave November, a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research, and education.

Fall Open Burn Window Rescheduled November 24th thru Dec 2nd

The end to fire season and a favorable extended weather forecast for Southern Oregon has prompted the City open burn window to be rescheduled for Saturday, November 24th through Sunday, December 2nd. 

National Prescription Drug Take-Back

On Saturday, October 27th, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety (GPDPS), in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), hosted a Drug Take Back Event at the police station. During this event, we collected approximately 148 pounds

18-49425 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - PUMPKINS

Over the last two months several citizens and businesses in the Grants Pass area fell victim to a multiple crime spree where subjects had thrown pumpkins through car windows or smashed out windows with a baseball bat.

Criminal Mischief

Between October 7th, 2018 and October 23rd, 2018, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety received nearly 50 complaints of vandalism to vehicles. The incidents have occurred late in the evening, into the early morning hours.

Nature: Prescription Drug Take-Back

On Saturday, October 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 16th opportunity in eight years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes,,,

Attempted Child Abduction

On Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety was made aware of a suspicious situation at Allendale Elementary School. The school office reported the incident to an on-duty school marshall who was at the school.

Fall Open Burn Window Canceled Due to Fire Danger

The recent shift back to higher temperatures in combination with dry conditions and strong winds are forcing fire restrictions across Southwest Oregon to increase.

The fire danger level in Jackson and Josephine counties increased to moderate on October 15...

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. Officers 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.

Vine Street - Road Construction/Water Main Replacement

Starting on Monday, October 29, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Vine Street between Morgan Lane and Club Northwest will be down to one lane of travel. Business access will remain open.  Copeland Paving will be replacing water main. Construction will continue thr...