HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP071116 Special meetingCITY OF CENTRAL POINT
SPECIAL
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 11, 2016
Next Res. 1470
Next Ord. 2028
I. REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC HEARING, ORDINANCES, AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. ____________, A Resolution Approving
a Jackson County Order to Initiate Formation of the
Rogue Valley Heritage Special District and Consenting to
the Inclusion of City Territory within the Boundaries of
the District (Clayton)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
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Central Point
City Hall
541-664-3321
City Council
Mayor Hank Williams
Ward I Bruce Dingler
Ward II Michael Quilty
Ward III Brandon Thueson
Ward IV Allen Broderick
At Large Rick Samuelson Taneea Browning
Administration Chris Clayton, City Manager Deanna Casey, City Recorder
Community Development Tom Humphrey, Director
Finance Steven Weber, Director
Human Resources Elizabeth Simas, Director
Parks and Public Works Matt Samitore, Director Jennifer Boardman, Manager
Police Kris Allison Chief
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2 North Oakdale, Medford OR 97501
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}l4ay 21,2016
The Board of County Commissioners last week agreed to consider placing the question of
heritage districtl formation on the November,2016 ballot. Should voters approve, the
district would operate under Oregon special district law, specifically ORS 358.442 et seq.
The district, governed by a f,rve-peÍson board of directors elected county-wide, will
support programs of museums and heritage societies on behalf of all district residents and
have authority to operate and maintain heritage sites and structures, acquire and preserve
historical objects and materials and maintain programs of heritage societies operating
within the district.
Sponsors are the 15 museums and heritage societies in the county (see list at bottom of
the letter). The cities of Eagle Point and Jacksonville, which operate museums in city-
owned buildings are associated with the sponsoring organization. Every city within the
county will be asked to pass a resolution supporting a county-wide district.
Providing financial assistance to our museums can increase the hours they are open,
giving incentive for visitors to stay longer within the county. If every visitor stayed one
more day, tourist spending would increase by 30 percent - a $133 million-a-year gain as
estimated by the 2012 Oregon Travel lmpacts research report.
We have a heritage of supporting our museums. County votels approvecl a continuing
levy for history in 19482 and public support continued through 2007. Community
museums flourished during those years. With loss of public support, the non-profit
organizations stepped-up their fund-raising and increased use of volunteers. Despite these
efforts, many of these organizations are on financial hard times. Southern Oregon
Historical Society, with the largest collection of artifacts and documents, is in debt,
I The Heritage District, authorized by 2007 Oregon law (now ORS 358.442 to ORS 358.474),provides a
vehicle to create a county-wìde special district dedicated to establishing and supporting programs for the
helitage societies within the county IORS 358.466 a. (c)]. Cities within the proposed district must act tojoin it.
2 The enabling law passed by the 1947 Legislature, ORS 35S.171 et seq, remains on the books. The
continuing levy, however, was rolled into the tax base for Jackson County government as a result of
amendments to the state Constitution passed in 1996 and 1997 (Oregon Constitution, Art 11 Sec 1l (3) (d).
Members of the Jackson County Heritage Association are Applegate Valley Historical Society, Big Butte Historical
Society, Eagle Point Museum (part of the city government), Gold Hill l-{istorical Society and Museum, Historic
Jacksonville, lnc , Lake Creek Historical Society, McKee Bridge Historical Society, Phoenix Historical Society, Rogue
Valley Genealogical Society, Southern Oregon Railway Historical Society, Southern Oregon Historical Society, Talent
Historical Society, Upper Rogue Historical Society, Woodville Museum, and Buncom Historìcal Society. The City of
Jacksonville (Beekman House and Bank museums) is associated with the Heritage Association through Historic
Jacksonville, lnc
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struggling to survive. Giving voters a chance to again consider support of history is the
right thing to do.
The Jackson County Heritage Association proposes first year distribution of an historical
levy to support operating expenses of its members, to finance a grant program for special
history-related projects and to establish a restoration/preservation fund. It is assumed that
district directors will carry forward the restoration and preservation fund for at least two
years to allow investment in a signif,rcant project, and that allocation to qualified
museums and heritage societies will increase by 3 percent annually after the initial year.
The grant program will be used for needs not anticipated when this estimate was
prepared. The uncollected tax estimate is based on94 percent payment in the first year
with 1/6th of the unpaid amount realized from delinquent taxes in subsequent years.
2017 Heritage District estimates
Rogue Valley Heritage District
Three year budget projections
2019-20
Fiscalyears
2017-18 2018-19
GENERAL FUND
Materials and Services#
District Grant Fund
Restoration and preservation fund (capital outlay)
Unappropriated ending fund balance
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS
Resources other than property taxes
Property taxes required to balance
Estimated taxes not received
TOTAL TAX LEVY
#DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTANCE
Applegate Valley Historical Society $4,400
Big Butte Historical Society $6,000
Buncom Historical Society No support requested
Eagle Point Museum $26,000
Gold Hill Historical Society $20,500
Historic Jacksonville, lnc $f 3,300
Lake Creek Historical Society $11,500
McKee Bridge Historical Society $5,300
Phoenix Historical Society $5,500
Rogue Valley Genealogical Society $38,200
SouthernOregonRailwayHistoricalSociety $13,000
Southern Oregon Historical Society $485,000
Talent HistoricalSociety $13,300
Upper Rogue Historical Society $8,000
Woodville Museum $18,800Totalassistance $668,800
$870,595 $918,864 $989,530
668,800
146,795
50,000
5,000
688,864
100,000
125,000
5,000
709,530
75,000
200,000
5,000
0
870,595
55,570
64,262
854,602
51,276
138,546
850,984
51,059
$926,165 $905,878 $902,043
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2 North Oakdafe. Medford OR 97501
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tnNG To CREATE THE RocuE VAI 1 EY HERTTAGE DISTRIGT
May 22,2016
Hon. Hank Williams, mayor
City of Central Point
140 S 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
RE: FORMATION OF ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE DISTRICT
We have the opportunity to let voters decide if they wish to form a Heritage District in support of
our museums and heritage organizations. Formation of a special district requires the consent of
the City Council if city tenitory is to be included within the boundaries of the district. The
process is the same as that which recently placed Library and Extension district formation before
county voters.
Your council passed a similar Heritage District formation resolution a couple of years ago, when
an unsuccessful initiative petition drive was carried out, This time around, the Board of County
Commissioners has said it will act to place the question on the November ballot, pending receipt
from the cities of their resolutions for inclusion,
Please, as quickly as is possible, schedule the attached draft resolution for consideration by your
City Council. Time is short for action by cities because the county has several legal procedures to
go through in getting the district formation question ready for placement on the ballot.
I am coordinating the campaign to get the resolutions passed and forwarded to the county. You
can reach me by calling (541) 944-1600 or by email at qÞ1{þ@a,ûLc-oru. Attached are a brief fact
sheet on the proposed district including a recommendation of how support to our museums and
heritage organizations would be distributed, a draft city resolution and a copy of the proposed
Board Order which would launch the county's legal process.
FOR OUR ITERITAGE PAC
ALAN DeBOER
"cc: Chris Clayton. city manager
Attachments: Fact Sheet
Draft Resolution
Proposed Board Order
Jackson County Heritage Association brochure
Members of the Jackson County Heritage Association are Applegate Valley Historical Society, Big Butte Historical
Society, Eagle Point Museum (part of the city government), Gold Hill Historical Society and Museum, HistoricJacksonville, lnc., Lake Creek Historical Society, McKee Bridge Historical Society, Phoenix Historical Society, Rogue
Valley Genealogical Society, Southern Oregon Railway Historical Society, Southern Oregon Historical Society, Talent
Historical Society, Upper Rogue Historical Society, Woodville Museum, and Buncom Historical Society The City of
Jacksonville (Beekman House and Bank museums) is associated with the Heritage Associetion through Historic
Jacksonville, inc.
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Since l99dTalent Histor¡cal 50(iety hastaken an active p¿rt in preserving anddocumenting the history ofTalent and the surrounding area.The museum includes extensive files on the area's families,businesses, schools, photographs, the famous Welborn Beesondiaries, and is home ofthe annu¿l TalentTom¿to 5ale.Hours: Fri-Mon:1-5 pm105 North Market Street, Talent, 0R 97540tllenthßtoty.\rg l(541 ) 51 2-8838Come explorethelrail Museum. A oncebustling timber town, it was named forthe path along the creek th¿t local Native Americans used.Several displays in the main building depict early life in thearea, focusing on logging. Avariety ofoutdoors displaysincludes a 1800s oxen drawn loq wagon, loc¿ted on three ¿cres.Houß: Apr 14-0ct 1,Thu-5un:12:30-4:30 pm144 Old Highway 62, Trail, 0R 97541(541) 621-4462Ihe turn ofthe century Hatch Housefeatures items used by local pioneers,household furnishings, and tooh.The bandstand is a replica ofone located on Main Street. A brick-by-briik relocation oftheoldjail from lts original location was completed in 1990.Hours: Tue-5at: noon-4 pmFirst and 0ak Street, Rogue River, 0R 97537(541) 582-3088JATK$fiþI TCII.¡NTY MA['1 Applegate Valley Historical Society 'l 'l Southern Oregon Railway Historical Society2 Big Butte Historical Society 12 Southern Oregon Historical Society3 Buncom Historical Society I 3 Talent Historical Society4 Eagle Poínt Museum 14 Upper Rogue5 Gold Hill Historical Society Historical Society6 Historic Jacksonville, lnc. 1 5 Woodville Museum7 Lake Creek Historical Society8 McKee Bridge Historical Society9 Phoenix Historical Society1 0 Rogue Valley Genealogical Society& Jackson County Geneâlogy LibrarysHADY COYEEÄGIT MINTROGUE RIYEßPROSPECIçJ¡ounuBUnt tAtr;CREEI(a- - APPTEGAIEMTDIORDASHTAI{DBUN(OMCAP071116 Spec MeetingPage 5
Ihis rural museum honors those who- settled ¡n the ApplegateValley. lhePernoll Grange Store is probably the oldest commercial logstrudure in Jackson C0unty and was constructed fromhand-hewn logs and without nails. The building was part ofJ¿cksonvillet PioneerVillage before moving to its presentlocation in 1989funently (losed1 5050 Hwy +238, Applegate, 0R 975300riginally the Long M0untain 5(h001.the museum is run bythe city and hasthe largest collecti0n ofartifacts on display in Jackson County. Tlrcnewest additi0n features Native American artifads supplied by the[ow [reek Band ofthe Umpqua Tribe of lndians.Hours: 0ctober-May, Fri-sun: 1 1-4 pml\4ay-October, lhu:12-4 pm; Fri-Sun: 1 0-5 pm202 N. Royal Avenue, Eagle Point, 0R 97524g u o r d í on s of e o g I e p o i n tn u s e u n. 0 rg | (5 41) 8,2G41 66Established in 'l 990, this museum is acommitted to bringing local historyto lifeand to recording Lake [reek's past. Beginning with lhe restor¿ti0n0fthe Lake treek Pi0neer Hall, the tharley Cabin, and the Lost (reekCovered Bridge (Southern 0regon\ oldest and smallest); L(HS hasbeen a c0nsistent energet¡c element ofthis rural community.Hours: Wed, tri, Sat: 10-3 pm; June-Sep!alsoSun: 12-4pm1 739 5. Fork Little Butte [reek Road, Eagle Point, 0R 97524I oke o e ekh ßto r ko ßo r i ety.o tg | (5 41\ 826-1 5 1 3Founded in 1966, the RVGS prcmotesfamily history research by providingeducational ¿nd resear(h 0pportunities atthe Jackson [0untyGenealogy Library (J(GL). The mision isto inspire interest ingenealogy, inform the public, and maintain a growing sustainablelrbrary with a stronq online presence.Hours: Mon,Wed-Sat: 10-4 pm;Tue: 1G9pm1,105 South Pacific Highway, Medford, 0R 97501r vg s o ci et y. o rg I r v g s I i b r0 t y.o rg | (5 41) 5 1 2-23 40:i lri:ir:This museum tells the Jtory of ButteFalk through highlight¡ng the lives ofE. W 5mith and Bill Edmondson. Smith photographed the hiloryofButte Falls, while Edm0ndson created artisticwood carvings.The museum has grown extensively, beginning in an 1890'slVedco train c¿boose and exp¿nding into its (uffent locati0n inthe mid-1990s)pen by oppointment432 Pine Street, Bune Falls, 0R 97522ïhe Beeman-Martin Home was built byllr. Beeman in 1901 with wealth fromhis'LuckyBart" gold mineon Sardine(reek. Átthe museum, ¿noutdoor mining exhibitfeatures a five st¿mp mill buih in 1892 atthe Beeman Mine. The Gold Hill Historical Sociely also manages úreGalls-Hayes remeter¡Hours:Thu-5at:124 pm504 First Ave, 6old Hill, 0R 97525(541) 855-1182The McKee Covered Bridge was built in1917 and closed to vehicles in 1956,¿lthough ¡t remains 0pen t0 pedestÍanst0day. ln 1999,the McKeeBridge Historical Societyformed 10 oversee the structure. They seekt0 educatethe publir aboutthe history ofthe bridge and thesunounding Applegate area.Hours: 0pen during daylight houßUpper Appleqate Road, Jacksonville, 0R 97530nckeehßtorkokoveredbridge.org | (5 41 ) 499-61 32Based at the Medford Railroad Park, thecollection indudes a S0uthern PacificRailroad tool shed, Medford (orporation (Medco) #4 Willamettegeared steam locomotive, 5outhern Pacific caboose #1 1 07, andmuch more.The Med(0 #4 lo(omotive is curently being restoredand is the last ofthe 0reg0n built locomotives still in the fate.Hours: Apr-0tt 2nd and 4th 5un: 1 1 -3 pm2222 Table Rock Road, Medford, 0R 97501s o c- n rh s.o rg | (5 41) 9 44-2230tl¡ÌltBuncom is the last standing ghost townin Southern 0regon. Three buildingsremain from the town's 1 850s Gold Rush heyday, when minersbuilt as many as 1 ,500 sh¿ nties ¿ nd sea rched for gold Thebuildings indude a Post 0ffice and General Store (closed in1917), bunkhouse, and rookhouse.funently (losed3232 Lìttle Appleg¿te Road, Jaclsonville, 0R 97530bunon.orgHistoric J¡cksonville, lnc. brinqs thehistory of Jacksonville and Southern0regon To life through touri, adivities, performances, and eventsthat share the stories ofthe pi0neers wh0 settled the regionfollowing the disrovery ofgold in'1852.Hours: 5easonal - see website for more informationP0. Box 783, Jacksonville,0R 97530h ßt o r i rþ c ßonv i I I e. o rg(541) 245-3650The Phoenix Historical So(iety wasorganized in August 1998 and the museumis situated ¡n the old city hall/library building. ln 2002 the buildingwas moved to the front of Phoenix Pioneer Cemetery and a newroom was added making more room for displays and meetings.Hours: Mon{ri: 1-4 pm607 N. Church Street, Phoenix, 0R 97535(s41)U6-661750HS operates Hist0ric Hanley Farm nearCentral Point and the Research Library indowntown Medford. Ex(ept¡onal collertions tell lories about earlysettleß ¿nd their enc0unters with the Native people who populatedthe area; r¿ilroads and the commerce they brought with them; andthe fories ofthe people ofthis region,Hours: Research Library: Tue+ri: 124 pm;4th 5at: 12-2pmHanley Farm: Thu: 4-7 pm ¿nd events - see webs¡te106 N. Central Avenue, Medford, 0R 97501s o h s.o tg | 1541) 1 1 3 - 6536CAP071116 Spec MeetingPage 6
MEASURE 5 GAPESTIMATEFY 15-16CENTRAL POINTwHrTE CtrY (924)TALENT (2206)BUrTE FALLS (9101)GOLD H|LL (601)EAGLE POTNT (922)PHOENTX (419)MEDFORD (4901)ROGUE R|VER (3501)SHADYCOVE (915)ASHLAND (501)JACKSONVTLLE (102)wHlrE crTY (140)TALENT (300)BUTTE FALLS (210)GOLD H|LL (240)EAGLE POrNT (230)PHOENTX (270)MEDFORD (2ô0)ROGUE R|VER (280)SHADYCOVE (290)ASHLAND (2oo)JACKSONVTLLE (250)2 3711274407 24941 67922 45843 37585 10483 14920 54744 19721.68471,387,362,58681 2,188,986457,953,34217,468,03689,904,982739,983,920377,730,7808,303,569,654183,10'1,713268,077,4663,485,210,915558,431,5000.520.520.43540.520.520.520 48150.50130.520.52o52o 47571,143,484,738701,788,158365,1 16,82616,O71,A4271,355,1 16604,425,784306,281j226,730,022,814147,878,262241,306,7812,445,873,117404,052,2392.00991.68272.00992.00992.00991 86081.93762 00992 00992.00991 838613,873,6268,121,8904,579,533174,680899,0507,399,8393,777,30883,035,6971,831,0172,680,77534,852,1095,584,3150 03880.03880 03250.03880.03880.03880 0360.03750.03880.03880 03880 035512111.5731o 04290.04290 036o 04290 0429o 04290 03980 0414o 0429o 04290.04290.039351355113 11942676403.1 1943 11942.960401 93132.0181000050.050 04190050050050 04630.04830.050.050050 0458000000000.7501290I9l841I 49215 2271010 1772o 148400o 17720 16410 1709000.1772o 1621DUE TOCOMPRESSION117I0.915.12 3381$35.81$27,327.17$34 69$2 99$9 07$3,227 51$1 15 44$1 7ô$0 008274$0 00Jackson County23,727,895,632 237,278,956 18,515,896,872 128149$39,334 00M5 Value = RMV less adjustments for specially assessed property.RMV = Real Market ValueMAV = Maximum Assessed ValueTAV = Taxable Assessed ValueTAV is lower of M5 Value or MAVM5 Limit = $10 x (M5 value/1000)M50 Limit = (M5 Limit /TAV) x 1000GaP = Y5g Limit - TotalVCTR = Value to Compute the Tax Rate (TAV less adjustments)This is an estimate based on total values for each city. Actual calculations are performed on each tax lot individually by the Assessor's offìceTotal loss due to compression from SAL Table 4ATOTALLOC LEVYFIRE DISTI SOIL^/I/ATERRVTDVECTORI4-HCOUNTYI LIBRARYITaxes Subject to $10/1000 Local Government LimitationCITY/LEDCITY ( tax code)GapM5L¡'itl ,oul "u0.,',,1M5 VALUECITY I District lD)CAP071116 Spec MeetingPage 7
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSON COLTNTY
FOR THE STATE OF OREGON
IN THE MATTER OF INITIATING
FORMATION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY
HERITAGE SPECIAL DISTzuCT IN
JACKSON COUNTY
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ORDERNO
V/HEREAS, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners recognizes the value in
celebrating and preserving our local heritagq and history; and
WHEREAS, a citizens group has asked the Jackson'County Board of Commissioners to
initiate the formation of a heritage special district in Jackson County, with a permanent property
taxraÍe limit, to assure the muszums, historibal societies and heritage organizations in Jackson
County will have stable funding to continue providing various setvices, programs and activities
that are important to our.community; and
V/HEREAS, stable funding for the museums, historical societies and heritage
organizations in Jackson County is important for the following reasons:
o A Stable revenue stream will allow museums, historical societies and heritage
organizations in Jacksor¡ County to continue providing the following services,
pfograms and activities that are imporlant to our community:
o Heritage societies and museums in Jackson County preserve and are responsible for
over 3 million unique and priceless artifacts, documents and photos reflecting the
historY of the region;
o lIeritáge societiès and museums in Jackson County operate two reseatch libraries
used b! students, researchers, writers and the general public. The historic books and
records preserved by the heritage societies and museums provide important resources
for citizèns and scholars, making available to the public materials that are not
maintained by the County library system or university libraries; and
o The educationai activities and programs of the heritage societies and museums
enhance the curriculum of public and private schools and institutions of higher
learning; and
o A stable revenue stream will allow museums in Jackson County to increase the hours
these facilities are open, giving incentive for visitors to stay longer in the County and
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increase tourism spending on local goods and services, such as food, lodging and
incidentals; and
Now, therefore,
The Board of Commissioners of Jackson County (Board) ORDERS
1. The Board intends to initiate formation of a heritage special district to serve
Jackson County pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 198.705 to 198,955 and358.442 to
358.474, which is the principal act governing the formation of a heritage special district; and
2. The name of the proposed special district is the "Rogue Valley Heritage District"
(hereinafter "District"); and
3. The boundaries of the District shall include all territory within Jackson County,
less the territory within any incorporated city that chooses not to be part of the District; /f any
city opts out, the following language would be inserted into the final order - "The city or cities
choosing not to be included within District territory are: Iist."l; and.
4. As required by ORS 198.835(3), certified copies of City Council Resolutions of
each city approving this Initiation Order and formation of the District, and consenting to the
inclusion of city territory within the boundaries of the Distriçt, are attached; and
5. The District will have the general powers granted to heritage districts by ORS
358.442 to 358.414 (the "Principal Acf').and the specific powers granted by ORS 358.466
including, without limitation: operating and maintaining heritage sites and structures; acquiring
and preserving property of historical inlerest, historical objects, and materials and documents of
historical importance; and establishing and maintaining programs for heritage societies within
the District. The District will provide heritage district services, programs and activities for all
District residents as permitted by ORS 198.010(25) and the Principal Act; and
6. The governing body of the District shall be a board of hve members to be elected
by the electors of the District as.required by ORS 358.448, and the board members shall be
elected atlarge by position number as allowed by ORS 358.456(1)(b); and
7. Jackson County voters will be asked to establish a permanent property taxrate
limit of $.05 per $1,000 for the District's operations as authorized by ORS 358.466(4) and
358.468. The District will have authority to levy and collect general property taxes up to the
approved rate limit to fund its operations.
8. Pursuant to ORS 198.800 and 198.835, a public hearing on the formation of the
Rogue Valley Heritage District shall be held at the Board's regular meeting on _)
2015, [a tentative, flexible dateJ beginning at9:30 a.m., in the auditorium of the Jackson County
Courthouse, 10 S. Oakdale, Medford, Oregon 97501. All interested persons may appear and be
heard. At this hearing, the Board will hear testimony and receive written comment on the
proposed formation of this District, including information about the programs, activities and
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services provided by museums, historical societies and heritage organizations that are located in
Jackson County; economic feasibility; and the permanent tax rate limit. At the conclusion of the
hearing, the Board shall determine, in accordance with criteria described in ORS 198.805 and
199.462, whether Jackson County could be benefited by the formation of the heritage district and
whether the County should continue with the formation process.
9. Notice of the hearing shall be provided to interested persons in accordance with
oRS 198.800(2) and 198.730.
DATED this _ day of _,2076.
JACKSON COUNTY
Rick Dyer, Chair
Doug
Commissioner
APPROVED AS
County
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Resolution No. __________ (071116)
RESOLUTION NO. ________
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JACKSON COUNTY ORDER TO INITIATE
FORMATION OF THE ROGUE VALLEY HERITAGE SPECIAL DISTRICT AND
CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF CITY TERRITORY WITHIN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT
RECITALS:
A. The Jackson County, Oregon, Board of Commissioners intends to form a county
heritage special district under the authority of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
198.705 to 198.955 and 358.442 to 358.474. The name of the proposed special
district is the "Rogue Valley Heritage District" (hereinafter "District"). The proposed
District would have the powers generally identified in ORS 358.442 to 358.474 and
the powers listed in ORS 358.466, including, without limitation: operating and
maintaining heritage sites and structures; acquiring and preserving property of
historical interest, historical objects, and materials and documents of historical
importance; and establishing and maintaining programs for heritage societies within
the District.
B. The governing body of the District shall be a board of five members to be elected by
the electors of the District as required by ORS 358.448, and the board members shall
be elected at large by position number as allowed by ORS 358.456(1)(b).
C. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners may initiate the formation of the
District by adopting an order under authority of ORS 198.835. The Board proposes
to include all county territory within the boundaries of the proposed District.
D. Jackson County voters will be asked to establish a permanent property tax rate limit of
$.05 per $1,000 for the District's operations as authorized by ORS 358.466(4) and
358.468.
E. Pursuant to ORS 198.835(3), the territory of the City may only be included within the
boundaries of the District if the City Council adopts a resolution approving the proposed
County order initiating the formation of the Rogue Valley Heritage District. The
proposed County order is attached hereto.
F. Currently, funding sources for the various museums, historical societies and heritage
organizations within Jackson County are not stable and are declining. Formation of a
heritage district will secure a permanent source of funding for the services, programs and
activities provided by these entities to the citizens of Jackson County and the City.
G. The City Council believes creation of a Jackson County heritage district will benefit all
City residents for the following reasons:
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Resolution No. __________ (071116)
A stable revenue stream will allow museums, historical societies and heritage
organizations in Jackson County to continue providing the following services,
programs and activities that are important to our community:
Jackson County heritage societies and museums preserve and are responsible for
over 3 million unique and priceless artifacts, documents and photos reflecting the
history of the region;
Jackson County heritage societies and museums operate two research libraries used
by students, researchers, writers and the general public. The historic books and
records preserved by the heritage societies and museums provide important resources
for citizens and scholars, making available to the public materials that are not
maintained by the County library system or university libraries; and
The educational activities and programs of the heritage societies and museums
enhance the curriculum of public and private schools and institutions of higher
learning; and
A stable revenue stream will allow museums in Jackson County to increase the hours
these facilities are open, giving incentive for visitors to stay longer in the County and
increase tourism spending on local goods and services, such as food, lodging and
incidentals.
THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Central Point, Oregon, hereby consents to the inclusion of all the
territory of the City within the boundaries of the proposed Rogue Valley Heritage District, and
approves the Jackson County Board of Commissioners' proposed order initiating the formation
of that District in substantially the form attached hereto.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this ____ day of July,
2016.
____________________________________
Mayor Hank Williams
ATTEST:
__________________________________
City Recorder Deanna Casey, MMC
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