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Goal Area Three: Livable and Safe Community
Our primary duty is to the people we serve. This goal area focuses on the needs of a growing community. It guides how we grow by addressing infrastructure needs, including upgrades, modernization, and replacement of existing structures that we all depend on. Public Safety is a key objective that directly relates to our city's livability. It is critical that we partner with the community to ensure public safety and infrastructure systems that can meet community needs well into the future.
Projects Identified Under Goal Area Three:
Objective: Create and Maintain a Safe Community
- Decrease crime incidents by 5%
- Increase traffic safety and reduce traffic accidents
- Complete Beekeeping Amendments
Objective: Maintain Safe and Inviting Public Services & Facilities
- Completion of New Public Safety Center
- Complete Park Improvements - Campbell Park
- Complete Urban Trail - Initial Implementation
- Incorporate Development Code Amendments from Housing Needs Analysis
- CDBG Assistance with Columbia Pacific Food Bank
- City Hall Improvements - Bennet Building Façade Improvements (Phase 2)
- Park Improvements - Design & Permitting Dock & Fishing Pier at Grey Cliffs Park
- Sidewalk Improvements - Columbia Blvd from Gable Rd to Sykes Rd
- Waterline Improvements - Pittsburg Rd redundant line
- Storm System Improvements - Ridgeway Loop
- Controls at collector wells # 2, #3
- Fire suppression - small diameter pipe replacement
- Repair 2MG Reservoir
- WWTP Improvements - Rebuilding of Headworks Screen
- Influent Flow Meter-WWTP
- WFF Improvements - Rack Replacement
- Elimination of Overdue Fines at Library
- Library Courier Service Between St. Helens and Scappoose
- Develop Sustainable Operations of Makerspace
- Expand Hybrid Library Programs (online & in-person)
- Increase Digital Library Resources
- Explore Rebranding of the Library
Objective: Create Access to Arts and Cultural Activities in the Community
Objective: Improve City-wide emergency preparedness & resilience
- Improve Building access and safety
- Public works backup power
- Continuity of Operations Plan
- Evacuation plans/drills
