Did you know it’s Election Year?!?!?!

If you are considering running for City Council in the November General Election, please continue reading.

Candidate applications AND petition signatures are due to City Hall on Friday, August 19, 2022, by 12:00pm. The Elections Officer must verify signatures with the Clackamas County Elections Office and respond to Candidates by Thursday, August 25^th. Candidates have until Thursday, September 1, 2022, to submit their entry in the Clackamas County Voters Pamphlet. The cost for entry is $50.00, payable to Clackamas County.

You can call the Elections Officer (City Recorder) at 503-759-0285 or email cityrecorder@cityofmolalla.com for more information. Here is the link for Candidate Information: https://www.cityofmolalla.com/cityrecorder/page/elections-2022

Saturday, August 27, 2022 - 10:00am-6:00pm

Celebrate Molalla 2022 will fill the street for the fifth year. The event will stretch south from 3rd Street to the Molalla Museum Complex where you can also take in the Molalla Heritage Apple Festival. The combined events will host over 150 vendors.

There will be FREE Kids Crafts & Activities, Artists, Artisans, Antiques, Locally Handcrafted Products, and More! Enjoy the expanded Food Court, Music, Beer, Cider & Wine.

SPONSORS & VENDORS - Sign up forms and information are available on the City of Molalla website... click anywhere on this announcement or copy and past eh following URL in your browser https://www.cityofmolalla.com/administration/page/celebrate-molalla-2022

For questions, email the Event Team at CelebrateMolalla@cityofmolalla.com or send a message on the Celebrate Molalla Facebook page.

The Molalla Police Department has received questions from local businesses which are generally open to the public regarding 1) what constitutes a trespass, 2) how to report a trespass, and 3) how to exclude or trespass a person from their place of business/property in the future.

1. A person commits the crime of criminal trespass in the second degree if the person enters or remains unlawfully in a motor vehicle or in or upon premises. A person with lawful authority over the property (owner, manager, legally authorized person) must order the unwanted person to leave or serve the person with a “Notice of Trespass”, then the unwanted person must refuse to leave or return to the property to constitute a trespass.
2. If the unwanted person has been ordered to leave and has refused or was previously excluded from the property and has returned, please call the Clackamas County non-emergency dispatch at 503-655-8211. Please be prepared to provide the address of the location, describe the lawful authority over the property, and provide the name of the individual, if known.
3. A “Notice of Trespass” form available at the police department to serve an unwanted person when the person is no longer welcome on the property. Please note: The Molalla Police Department “Notice of Trespass” form is only applicable in circumstances where residency is not a factor.

See Newsletters, Department Reports, & Other for a printable copy of this form

DID YOU KNOW…..

CITY BUDGET

WHO ARE WE BUDGETING FOR?

The citizens of Molalla to include all residents and business owners inside the city limits.

WHEN DO WE BUDGET?

We start the process in January and complete it by June 30 for the next fiscal year of July 1 through June 30.

WHAT IS A BUDGET?

It is a financial plan containing estimates of resources and expenditures for a single fiscal year based on the best information you that at that time.

BUDGET RULES AND PURPOSE

Local Budget Law establishes standard procedures that controls expenditures of public funds and encourages citizen involvement.

Oregon Department of Revenue has rulemaking authority to implement local budget law to direct budget development that ensures consistency across local governments. Citizen involvement is encouraged.

PHASES OF A BUDGET

Budget Officer proposes the budget

Budget Committee approves the Budget

City Council adopts the budget

Changes after Adopted Budget-Supplemental

WHAT IS A FUND?

A fund is defined as a fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts segregated by purpose based on regulations, restrictions, or limitations.

…GENERAL FUND is the chief operating fund that accounts for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in a dedicated fund.

…SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS like Library or Street Funds account for money that is earmarked for a specific purpose such as gas tax or special district funds and can not be used for any other purpose.

…DEBT SERVICE FUNDS record repayment of bonds or loans. This money is dedicated and can not be used for any other purpose.

…ENTERPRISE FUNDS are Sewer, Water, and Stormwater and they levy user charges for each services. This money can only be spent on the operating and maintaining a self-supporting facility or service.

…CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS records money used to build or acquire capital facilities.

For Questions contact Dan Huff, City Manager-Budget Officer at dhuff@cityofmolalla.com or Chaunee Seifried, Finance Director at cseifried@cityofmolalla.com.

If you would like to attend 2022 Budget Committee meeting dates are:

May 18, 2022 @ 6:30pm – Budget Committee Meeting (Molalla Civic Center Council Chambers, 315 Kennel Ave)

May 19, 2022 @ 6:30pm – Second Budget Committee Meeting If Needed (Molalla Civic Center Council Chambers, 315 Kennel Ave)

This morning, April 26, 2022, Molalla Fire District recognized members of the Molalla Police Department for their heroic actions during a serious incident that occurred in March of this year. These members went above and beyond their assigned duties to perform a rescue of a juvenile. We pride ourselves on the working relationship we have with our law enforcement brothers and sisters. Thank you for your commitment to service and safety.

We need your input!

Please take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey today: https://bit.ly/3LPOPp0

As a thank you for completing the survey, you will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $25 gift cards!

Clackamas County is updating the commuinty Wildfire Protection Plan which helps county officials and residents understand how to protect homes, businesses, infrastructure, and most importantly, people in the event of a large wildfire.

The information you provide will help the county develop strategies to reduce the risks posed by wildfire, improve coordination between fire protection agencies, and inform response activities.

Clackamas County 2018 Community Wildfire Protection Plan - www.clackamas.us/dm/ccwpp.html

We are still in need of volunteers for the 2022 Annual City of Molalla & Molalla Sanitary Spring Clean-Up.

If you would like to like to help out please follow the link below.

2022 Spring Clean-Up Volunteer Form

Did you know? The City of Molalla has adopted a new water rate structure that includes conservation rates? These new rates can help you save money on your utility bills if you are so inclined to conserve water.

Please see the Molalla Current - Molalla's Water System Page for more information on water.

Here is a before and after picture of work being done today on West Heintz between Leroy Avenue and Kae Court.

This very poor section is being complete with approximately 400 feet in length X 35 feet in width in grind and overlay.

Before

After

Its time for the City of Molalla and Molalla Sanitary's 2022 Annual Spring Clean-Up event.

Friday April 29 from 8am-3pm and Saturday April 30 from 8am-4pm.

Located at Bohlander Field on Shirley St.

See the Supporting Documents link on the right side of the "Did You Know" home page for a larger flyer image.

~ This FREE Event is for Residential Customers Inside Molalla City Limits ONLY! ~

~~ Identification Required ~~