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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JOSEPHINE COUNTY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
TIME 9:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
PLACE: Anne Basker Auditorium, Courthouse Annex
600 NW Sixth Street, Grants Pass, Oregon
SUBJECT: The JOSEPHINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS has entered an Order declaring its intention to initiate formation of a rural fire protection district organized under ORS Chapter 478 and will conduct the second of two public hearings to solicit comments on the proposal for formation.
PURPOSE OF PROPOSED DISTRICT: To provide an adequate level of fire protection service.
NAME OF PROPOSED DISTRICT: JOSEPHINE COUNTY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
BOUNDARIES OF PROPOSED DISTRICT: ALL of Josephine County territory as described in ORS 201.170; EXCLUDING the following:
(a) territory located within the boundaries of currently existing rural fire protection districts in Josephine County; and
(b) territory located within the incorporated cities of Cave Junction, Oregon, and Grants Pass, Oregon; and
(c) territory as set out in ORS 478.010(2)(b)-(e); and
(d) non-contiguous territory in Josephine County that will not be benefitted by the proposed district;
The boundary is described in Board Order 2024-055; a map is available at the Board of Commissioners’ Office.
JURISDICTION AND LEGAL AUTHORITY: Board Order No. 2024-055, dated September 18, 2024; ORS 198.730; ORS 198.800; ORS 198.835; ORS 198.840; ORS chapter 478.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE COUNTY: Please contact the Board of Commissioners’ Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (541) 474-5221.
THE BOARD WILL HEAR TESTIMONY AND RECEIVE WRITTEN COMMENT FROM ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ON THE FORMATION OF THE PROPOSED DISTRICT.
The hearing location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 24 hours before the hearing to the Board of County Commissioners at (541) 474-5221.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Published in the Illinois Valley News Oct. 30, 2024 and Nov. 13, 2024
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On TUESDAY, November 12, 2024 at 7 p.m. the Cave Junction City Council is scheduled to conduct a City Council Meeting at City Hall Chambers located at 222 Lister Street, Cave Junction, Oregon. Public participation is possible through a ZOOM video platform:
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The Public is invited to attend the council meeting and will be provided an opportunity to share their comments. Public comments must be completed within a 3-minute time limit. Speakers are allowed one opportunity for comments per meeting. The public may also submit their public comment for this meeting by providing their comment in writing prior to 4:00pm on November 08, 2024. ALL WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE DROP BOX AT CITY HALL OR EMAILED TO CJRECORDER@CITYOFCJ.COM. Please call (541) 592-2156 to confirm the city’s receipt of your public comment. Comments received in writing will be provided to the council prior to the council meeting and will be made a part of the permanent record.
The agenda for this meeting may include, but is not limited to, the following: Consent Agenda to include Minutes, Planning Updates, Park Use Requests; Council Liaison Reports; Public Comments; Parks & Recreation Commission annual update – John Miles; Executive Session – ORS 192.660 (2)(b,f,h) {As/If Required}; Comments: General Information; Council Member Comments. Adjournment Published: 11/06/2024
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