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City of Coos Bay Coos Bay Mayor Crystal Shoji

City of Coos Bay Coos Bay Mayor Crystal Shoji Councilors: Mark Daily, Jennifer Groth, Stephanie Kramer, Gene Melton, John Muenchrath, Mike Vaughan City Manager, Rodger Craddock January 30, 2013. City of Coos Bay. Annual Budget: 52 + Million*

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City of Coos Bay Coos Bay Mayor Crystal Shoji

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  1. City of Coos Bay Coos Bay Mayor Crystal Shoji Councilors: Mark Daily, Jennifer Groth, Stephanie Kramer, Gene Melton, John Muenchrath, Mike Vaughan City Manager, Rodger Craddock January 30, 2013

  2. City of Coos Bay • Annual Budget: 52+ Million* * This includes construction projects, restricted funds, debt payments & bond reserves. • Number of Employees: 114 Total • City Manager’s Office • Police • Fire • Library • Public Works & Development • Economic Development • Finance • Form of Government: Councilor/Manager • Urban Renewal Districts:Coos Bay Downtown District and Empire District

  3. Oregon Cities Declining revenues Decreasing property tax collections Uncontrollable costs such as PERS retirement and insurance going up Without PERS or tax reform, it will be tough to continue with business as usual 911 Tax which currently funds 30% of the 911 center is “sun setting” Status of Coos Bay Property values declining So far maintaining staffing, but PERS and health insurance may go up18% Maintaining a “Rainy Day Fund” – but it is only a modest fraction of the budget Urban Renewal District –limited to small projects till 2017 Setting up a infrastructure stakeholder group– Council will hear current state of streets at next meeting Wastewater improvements now underway! The Basics

  4. Health and Wellbeing • Health and Wellbeing • Farmers Market • Community garden • ADA curb cuts at 16 streets in 2012 • Sidewalk repairs at six streets in 2012 • Disaster preparedness education program underway for 2013 • South Empire Boulevard sidewalks and roadway improvements for 2013 • Citizen Interactions • New interactive web site • Social media – Face book communications

  5. Active, Engaged Community • Parks and Recreation • Parks Master Plan underway • Citizens working for dog park • Harding Learning Center students improve Mingus Park • LDS “Make a Difference Day,” July 24th, 2013 • Egyptian Theatre to Reopen in 2014 • Fundraising is now! • Private donations • Foundation grants

  6. Partnerships • Downtown Association – Main Street Program • 2nd Court Alley • Blackberry Arts Festival, Farmer’s Market and other events • “Wayfinding” signs • Façade improvements • Empire Community Coalition • Empire Clamboree • Hollering Place • Façade Improvements – Dolphin Theater • Boat Building Center • Eastside • Neighborhood Watch • Park improvements

  7. More Partnerships • Coos Historic and Maritime Museum • Historic Railroad Museum • Coos Art Museum • Egyptian Theatre • Marshfield Sun Printing Museum • Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery • Private Business and Business Organizations

  8. Upgrades to Facilities • Art Museum repainted in 2012 • City Hall seismic retrofit /new roofing / interior completed in 2012 • Eastside Boat Ramp improvements – to be completed 2013 • Library foundation problems now under geotechnical review

  9. We’re on the Right Track!

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