F(11.05.20 10 20 0 35 60 98.33 5.73 0 to 100 25. And Minima and Maxima for All Variables Used in the Analyses Measures Appearance self-schema Appearance Schemas Inventory Mood Joy scale Distress scale VAS-anxiety VAS-depression VAS-anger Self-esteem Janis-Field SelfEsteem Scale Rosenberg's SelfEsteem.

Your child needs shots for protection against very bad diseases that can cause rashes, fevers, coughing, choking, brain damage, heart problems, crippling, deafness, blindness and even death. Most parents of young children today have never seen a case of the measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, or tetanus. If we don't see these diseases it can be hard to understand why it is important to protect against them.

Vaccines are still given for three reasons: * To prevent common infections Some diseases are so common in this country that a choice not to vaccinate is a choice to get the disease. For example, choosing not get the chickenpox vaccine is a choice to risk serious and occasionally fatal infection from chickenpox. * To prevent infections that could easily reemerge Some diseases in this country continue to occur at very low levels (for example, measles, mumps, rubella, and Hib). If immunization rates in our schools or communities are low, outbreaks of these diseases are likely to occur. * To prevent infections that are more common in other parts of the world Although some diseases have been completely eliminated (polio) or virtually eliminated (diphtheria) from this country, they still occur in other parts of the world. Children are commonly paralyzed by polio in India or killed by diphtheria in Russia.

Because there is a high rate of international travel into and out of the United States, outbreaks of these diseases are only a plane ride away. Make sure that you take your child’s immunization record with you when you enroll your child in school or childcare. You will be given a Certificate of Immunization Status to complete with the date of your child’s shots. Parent and guardians can sign the Certificate of Immunization Status; there is no need to have it signed by your child’s medical provider. However, if you are 15 years of age or older you do not need a parent or guardian to sign the Certificate of Immunization Status; you may sign it yourself. Thimerosal is organic mercury based preservative used in vaccines.

Thimerosal has been an additive to vaccines since the 1930’s because it is very effective in preventing bacterial and fungal contamination. There are no valid studies that show a link between thimerosal in vaccines and autistic spectrum disorder. 'Since 2001, all routinely recommended vaccines manufactured for administration to [children] in the U.S.

Have been either thimerosal-free or have contained only extremely small amounts of thimerosal.' -American Academy of Pediatrics. Washington County is updating a Service Incidence Study first conducted in 1984 by the Center for Urban Studies, School of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University.

The purpose of the 1984 study (and the 2005 update) is to measure whether the County’s expenditures for services are equitably related to the source of its revenues. Information obtained from the study-update will be used much the same way the information from the original study was used: it will be one element among a broad array of information sources used by the Board of County Commissioners in their long-term planning considerations for Washington County. The County’s 2003-2004 fiscal year is the measurement period for the Service Incidence Study. The County’s fiscal year always begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

Although revenue and spending information is available for more recent fiscal years, the 2003-2004 fiscal year provides the first available budget period with 'actual' dollar amounts that have been independently audited by an outside accounting firm. In some cases, spending and service delivery information will need to be averaged over a multi-year period so that a more accurate picture of typical spending and service delivery patterns emerges. The findings of the 1984 study provided significant guidance for the County’s strategic planning process in 1986 which led to the adoption of the County 2000 Strategic Plan by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. This strategic plan has been in place for nearly 20 years and has provided a blueprint for the development and implementation of County polices, programs and operations.

The Plan was updated in 1990 and 1993 and these updates substantively reinforced the original document with refinements based on emerging issues and service priorities. The County then developed, adopted and followed through on remedies for a major portion of the inequities identified by PSU. Specifically, County 2000 set the stage for the development of revenue sources and tax structures for 'municipal-type' services for the urban unincorporated area that are paid for by urban unincorporated area tax payers. The Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD) and the Urban Road Maintenance District (URMD) are two major examples of this policy approach. Subsidies in human services were determined to be appropriate given the amount of federal and state grants supporting these services (using income tax revenue as opposed to property tax revenue paid locally) and the accompanying federal and state mandates directing these expenditures to high-population areas. Finally, County 2000 called on the use of fees for services wherever possible, including building permits, sanitation inspection fees, dog licenses and others. Although observers may conclude that the County study could include in its effort a similar study of city revenues and expenditures, such a study is beyond the County’s authority and beyond the study’s original scope established with the PSU effort 20 years ago.

Further, to maintain cost-effectiveness, a coordinated approach using a mix of contracted and in-house resources is being used. A parallel study of the geographic incidence of city revenues and expenditures would exponentially increase the cost, complexity and scope of this project and compromise County goals and objectives. Nevertheless, cities may find value in the County’s effort and seek to borrow its methods. Once the County completes its study and refines the technologies needed to accomplish the task, this technology can be shared with any willing city. The study will be approached in two phases.

In Phase I, only the County’s major services areas of Public Safety and Justice, Land Use and Transportation and Health and Human Services will be studied. Remaining County programs will be included in Phase II. Once the data collection and analysis for Phase I has been completed, any needed updates or adjustments to the study approach or methodology will be evaluated and implemented before Phase II begins. A final report/findings will be developed at the conclusion of Phase II. A draft of the final report is available now. The County Auditor anticipates the final report will besent to the Board of Commissioners sometime in the spring of 2007. The County Board of Commissioners, working with the County Administrator, will determine how and to what extent the findings of the Service Incidence Study will affect County policies.

For example, the findings of the Service Incidence Study could influence the development of the County’s latest Strategic Plan update and could also help with the formulation of 'Enabling Plans' underpinning the strategic plan. This updating process, involving a newly named document called 'County 2020,' reinforces the principles and tenants of the original document and the County’s current commitment to the type of collaboration and partnerships that will directly influence the long-term health and vibrancy of our community. County 2020 distills the County’s general principles and priorities and is augmented by a number of Enabling Plans that support the Strategic Plan. The development of each Enabling Plan relies on citizen and stakeholder input and collectively reflects the values, goals, objectives, and policies of Washington County government. If a property was awarded to you in a divorce decree, Cartography will need a copy of the decree if it occurred in another state or county.

If the divorce occurred in Washington County Oregon, Cartography will only need a divorce decree number for reference purposes. The divorce document must be 'final' and signed by the judge. If the decree required a deed document to be recorded, this document should be recorded with the Washington County Recorders Office, and Cartography will automatically receive a copy and reflect the name change. An 'And/Or' tax code relates to properties that are in rural fire protection districts.

All rural properties with structures, and properties up to 5 acres in size, pay taxes to the Rural Fire Protection District that it is located within. Rural properties without any structures, or with land greater than 5 acres, typically with timber, will be protected by the State of Oregon Forestry - Fire Patrol. Basically the land use and size of the area determines how the tax rate is applied. So a taxlot could be in Rural Fire AND Fire Patrol. Or, the taxlot could be all in Rural Fire OR all in Fire Patrol.

Oregon Revised Statute 311.280(3) states that 'The assessor or tax collector shall not divide an assessment under this section unless all ad valorem taxes, fees and other charges required to be placed upon the tax roll that have been certified for collection under ORS 311.110 and become a lien upon the entire parcel of property have been paid.' Between July 1 and the certification of the tax roll (in October), the taxes are owing as a lien against the property. Since the actual taxes are not known until the tax roll is certified, an estimate of taxes is calculated for pre-payment.

That pre-payment of taxes must be paid before the boundary can be adjusted. Contact the Cartography Division at (503)846-8871.

First of all - reuse them if you can! If you have no further use for the packing peanuts, contact your local shipping/mailing store to see if they will accept your peanuts. They are usually welcomed providing they are clean and free of debris. Block Styrofoam (used to package products inside boxes) is accepted at these Portland area companies for a fee: Recology/Ecolights Northwest (503) 285-8777 * North Portland - 4044 N Suttle Road * Southeast Portland - 6400 SE 10th * Oregon City - 16202 S Park Place Court Total Reclaim (503) 281-1899 * Northeast Oirtkabd - 5805 NE Columbia Blvd. There are many reasons to replace your old wood stove with a cleaner heat source. Some of them include: • Save time and money: Switching to another heat source will save you the time and money you spent on buying, splitting and stacking firewood. Participating in this program gives you a rebate of $1,500-$3,500.

Depending on what you replace your stove with, that may cover most of the costs associated with the replacement. • Stay warmer: Old wood stoves are inefficient and do not produce enough heat.

Replacing your old stove can keep you warmer in the winter. • Improve health: Exposure to wood smoke has been linked to short- and long-term health issues such as asthma attacks, reduced lung functions and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. • Increase safety: Many old wood stoves pose serious fire risks. Getting rid of your old wood stove can protect the safety of your family and your home.

• Promote community health: Old wood stoves are a major source of air pollution in Washington County. Replacing these stoves promotes community health and livability. To improve air quality and protect public health, residents in Washington County can receive $1,500-$3,500 to replace their old wood stove with a cleaner home heating system.

For residents who qualify for a grant, the program will pay the full costs of replacing your wood stove. • Complete an application. The application is designed to pre-qualify you for the exchange program and determine if you qualify for a rebate or free replacement. Follow the submission instructions on the application. Call 503-846-4425 if you have questions. • Get inspected and approved. Program staff will visit your home to verify the age and eligibility of your current wood stove and discuss replacement options with you.

Once approved, you will receive a letter confirming the amount of your rebate, or your eligibility for a free replacement. • Choose your vendor. Once you receive a rebate approval letter, you can start shopping! Your rebate approval letter can be used at any of the vendors on our approved list. We encourage you to shop around and get multiple bids.

Heating appliances, services and warranties may vary between vendors. For households receiving a free replacement, staff will work directly with you and an approved vendor or installer to prepare for the project. • Washington County pays vendor. Once your project is finished and permitted, program staff will pay your vendor the amount of your rebate. Any additional balance due is paid by the resident.

Eligibility is based on two primary factors: • Wood stove: To be eligible for the wood stove exchange program, you must rely on an old or uncertified freestanding wood stove or wood stove insert as an essential heat source during the winter months to stay warm. This guide can help you determine if your stove qualifies. [link to stove eligibility guide] • Income: To qualify for a full-cost replacement, your household income must be at or below 80% of the region’s median family income. If your household is above that threshold, you will still qualify for a replacement rebate between $1,500 and $3,500.

Review this to determine the amount you qualify for. Washington County Ordinance 8.12.030 defines a false alarm as any 'alarm signal, capable of eliciting a response by police when a situation requiring the police does not in fact exist.' There are many common causes of false alarms: 1) Alarm system or sensors malfunction causing an activation 2) Improper installation or monitoring by an alarm business 3) Alarm activations that occur while alarm technicians are repairing or servicing the alarm system 4) Any activation where no evidence of criminal activity is present 5) Mistakes made by occupants of the premises, contractors, cleaning crews, visitors, realtors, etc. 6) Items within the home or business that move, causing motion detectors to activate (i.e. Curtains, balloons, signs, etc.) 7) Doors or windows that become loose and cause a break in the contacts that activate the alarm system 8) Caretakers who watch the home or business when the owner is away often activate an alarm in error and then cannot cancel the alarm because they do not know the required codes or passwords 9) Pets, rodents, or wildlife movement in or near the home or business See also: •. Bonafide alarm examples include when there are signs of actual or attempted forced entry, or when a neighbor reports seeing suspicious activity on the property.

Fines are only imposed for false alarms. Washington County Ordinance 8.12 also provides that alarm activations will not be treated as a false alarm if caused by obvious natural circumstances such as a wind storm or an earthquake.

Additionally, if there is notification from the alarm company or the alarm user that the system is faulty or that the user erred, and that notification is received before an officer arrives on the scene, the alarm will not be charged as a false alarm. If you disagree, you can appeal in writing to the Alarm Coordinator.

You must explain why you believe the fine was not warranted and provide any supporting documentation. Please re-familiarize yourself with the definitions for false alarms and bonafide alarms above before submitting your appeal. If the alarm falls under the false alarm category, it is unlikely that an appeal will be granted. You can submit your appeal by mail to: WCSO Alarm Coordinator 215 SW Adams Ave. MS 32 Hillsboro OR 97123. Yes, Washington County Ordinance 8.12.127 requires revocation of your permit for failure to pay any fee, fine, or penalty within 90 days.

The ordinance also allows the sheriff to revoke your alarm permit for excessive false alarms during any rolling 12-month period. In addition, any unpaid false alarm fines that caused the revocation may be sent to collections.

When this happens, the alarm user must pay off the balance of their alarm account, as well as any related collection charges before the account can be removed from 'revoked' status. If your alarm permit was revoked for failure to pay fees or fines, you will be required to pay all outstanding fees, fines, and penalties to reinstate it including any collection charges, if applicable. If your alarm permit was revoked due to excessive false alarms, in addition to paying all outstanding fees and fines, you will also be required to submit a written plan to identify and eliminate the cause of the false alarms. The plan must be acceptable to the sheriff for reinstatement of the alarm permit, or the sheriff may temporarily reinstate the permit for a period of time to determine whether the plan for alleviating the false alarms is effective. Animal Services responds to requests to pick-up dead dogs and cats only. If the dead animal is a deer or elk, then please call Washington County Land Use & Transportation, Operations division to request a pick-up. If the dead animal is livestock (cow, horse, sheep) and in the road, then please call Washington County Land Use & Transportation.

If the dead animal is a wild animal (coyote, opossum, skunk, etc.), then Animal Services will not pick-up the remains. Please call your local city's public works department for assistance. It is unlawful to commit acts of cruelty and/or neglect to animals. This includes abuse; neglect; abandonment; deprivation of food, drink or adequate and humane shelter; or confinement in a motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of the animal. Animal Services officers investigate cruelty and/or neglect of any domestic animal.

Call Washington County Animal Services office to report any abuse or neglect. The complainant must provide his/her name, address, phone number, cross street, animal owner's name, address, and cross street.

The complainant must specify what the problem is, the type of animal allegedly incurring the cruelty, and when the complainant first noticed problem. Abuse and/or neglect convictions are subject to fines and/or imprisonment. See also: • •. It is a violation under Code 6.04.260 for any person to be the owner or keeper of a dog that is committing a Continuous Annoyance, which means any repeated barking, whining, screeching, howling, or other sounds caused by a dog or dogs which can be heard beyond the boundary of the dog's property. A dog allowed to be a Continuous Annoyance for a total of five (5) or more minutes out of any fifteen (15) minute period can result in a maximum fine of up to $500 per occurrence.

Often when two neighbors get together and discuss why the dog is barking, the problem is taken care of without legal process. Making the dog owner aware of the situation usually solves the problem. Animal Services will dispatch an officer to discuss the problem with the dog owner/keeper and may issue citations if the Continuous Annoyance is not abated. See also: • •. Situations in which Animal Services officers are to respond immediately involve a threat to humans, a potential threat or menace to humans, or the potential for an animal to be injured as follows: --Dogs and cats actively attacking humans.

Dogs threatening humans --Domestic animals are sick or injured or where there is evidence that they are being cruelly treated --Animals that are left unattended in vehicles during hot weather over 75 degrees --Animals suspected of carrying rabies --Dogs that have bitten humans. Complaints on cat bites are transferred to Washington County Environmental Health Services.

--Animals running loose in traffic that pose a potential for accident --Dogs running loose on school grounds during school hours --Police, Fire, Postal, or Animal Services officers requesting assistance. Non emergency situations may include dogs running loose, barking dogs, animals that are dead and stray animals that have been restrained by residents.

See also: • •. A dog is considered property, and Animal Services cannot remove someone’s property without official cause or a judge's order. As long as an owner keeps his dog(s) confined to his property and complies with animal ordinances, Animal Services cannot take any action against the owner, such as taking the person’s dog from them. If the dog is violating any County Ordinances, Animal Services may cite the owner. A dog found to have committed dangerous behavior may require restrictions for the owner to keep it on its property. Animal Services is required by law to do a dog bite investigation, fill out a bite report and observe animals that have bitten a human where the bite broke the skin. In Oregon, when a dog, cat or ferret bites a person, it must be placed in observation for 10 days.

During the observation period, the animal must be quarantined from other animals or people who do not live in the home, and can only go outside to use the bathroom. Observation might be required at the animal shelter, a veterinary clinic or your home. An opossum will hiss to warn you not to come any closer. They naturally look sick so it is difficult to tell by looks alone. Opossums, due to their low body temperature, do not carry the rabies virus as easily as raccoons do and the risk of rabies is very low. However, a raccoon that appears sick may be suffering from distemper. Animal Services does not pick up wildlife and has a resource list of outside businesses or agencies that provide this service.

You may come to our office to pickup an informational handout on raccoons, beavers and coyotes or see more information on wildlife. There are many ways one enters this profession. Some people have a law enforcement background. For instance one may have a degree in Criminal Justice, be a former police officer or sheriff's deputy, or have pursued training in the animal control field by taking classes from the National Animal Control Association or something similar. Some people first get jobs as volunteers at a nonprofit agency or county or city animal shelter. This then leads into opportunities for full time or part time employment.

Some start out as animal caretakers although the jobs for an Animal Control Officer and Animal Care Technician are very different. ACO's don't interact with that many animals on a daily basis and in fact are code enforcement officers who mediate neighborhood problems, enforce laws and issue citations resulting in lots of courtroom testimony. ACO's spend most of their time interacting with people not animals. If you are interested in the handling and interacting with the animals an animal care technician job may be preferable.

The training that might interest you to be an animal control officer can be found by looking up the following web sites: Humane Society University, National Animal Control Association, Washington (State) Animal Control Association, the American Humane Association and the University of Missouri's Law Enforcement Training Institute National Cruelty Investigations School. In 2002, regional and local governments in the region made a collective commitment to add more than 20,000 acres to the urban growth boundary (UGB), providing land sufficient to support 20 years of anticipated population and job growth, as required by Oregon law. “Area 93” was one of several areas included in the 2002 UGB expansion to serve growth on the region’s west side—others included North Bethany, portions of River Terrace (West Bull Mountain), and portions of South Hillsboro. Area 93 is located in Multnomah County, approximately 2.5 miles north of the U.S.

High¬way 26/Oregon 217 interchange. It is approximately 160 acres in size. Due to existing roads and natural features, the land area available for development is less than half that amount.

Area 93 is isolated from other urbanized areas in Multnomah County by a rural reserve area approximately one-half mile in width. It is contiguous to urbanized Washington County on two sides. The 2002 UGB decision to allow development of Area 93 by the regional and local governments was made to reduce growth pressure on farm and forestland elsewhere. Since then Multnomah County and the City of Portland completed a significant amount of preliminary planning for Area 93, but unlike other 2002 west side UGB expan¬sion areas this area has not been able to move beyond the planning stage. The challenge has been determining how to provide and pay for essential urban services such as water, sewer, parks, roads, and police protection.

The preferred solution to advance development of Area 93 involves transferring it into Washington County. (Revised Feb. Area 93 landowners, Metro, and Multnomah and Washington counties have worked co¬operatively to find a solution that delivers on the region’s 2002 commitment to facilitate residential development in this area. In this unique situation, moving the county boundary to bring Area 93 into Washington County is necessary because: •Public services essential to developing Area 93 cannot be provided in a timely and cost-effective manner by the City of Portland or Multnomah County, •Those services are available in Washington County, and •Revenue-raising tools are already in place in Washington County to ensure that those directly benefitting from development pay for the Area 93 infrastructure costs. Washington County’s objective is to make this change of jurisdiction as close to revenue-neutral for its existing taxpayers as possible. Existing Washington County resi¬dents should not have to pay for public improvements needed in Area 93—those who benefit should pay for them.

Changing the county boundary will allow Washington County to plan for what will primarily be residential development in Area 93. Once the Washington County Board of Commissioners adopts these land use plans, property owners would be required to annex into several Washington County service districts as a condition of development (listed in the table below). Property taxes will increase as these additional services are provided to the property. In addition, new revenue may be necessary to combine with development fees and taxes to pay the cost of new roads and other infrastructure specifically benefiting Area 93.

A clear picture of future property tax costs is expected when Washington County conducts the planning process for this new urban area. Potential revenue tools to pay for Area 93 planning and urban services include: Metro’s Community Planning and Development Grants; development fees; systems development charges for transportation, parks, water and sewer systems; construction excise taxes for schools; and increased property taxes collected as the area develops.

(This will include specific property tax levies for urban levels of road maintenance and police protection.). Area 93 is already in the Beaverton School District, so the schools that would serve additional students are Bonny Slope Elementary, Cedar Park Middle School and Sunset High School. The number of anticipated students varies with the density of development and the types of housing products offered. Those decisions would be made during the planning process following successful completion of the proposed boundary adjustment, a process that will involve the Beaverton School District. In addition, the Beaverton School District will collect construction excise taxes on all new development that occurs in Area 93 plus property taxes once the value of these new residential properties becomes part of the tax roll.

This additional revenue will help fund future school capacity needs. Who would provide urban and other services as Area 93 develops? Who would provide urban and other services as Area 93 develops? Mariner 40 Hk 2 Takt Manual. Future Development 20-Acre District (FD-20) is a Washington County urban land use designation applied to unincorporated urban lands added to the Urban Growth Boundary after 1998.

It is an interim designation that will remain in effect until Washington County completes its comprehensive planning for future urban development of the area. The intent of the FD-20 designation is to encourage and retain limited interim land uses, until the planning process is complete, at which time final land use designations will be applied to accommodate urban development. Washington County’s FD-20 is similar to Multnomah County’s RR zoning in several key respects: •FD-20 also allows for a single-family dwelling on a vacant parcel. •FD-20 also allows for accessory structures, such as storage sheds, greenhouses and workshops. •FD-20 continues to allow farm use, as defined by Oregon Revised Statutes. As noted, the FD-20 District has a 20-acre minimum lot size. Therefore, no division of land less than 20 acres in size will be allowed, and development of property within Area 93 will be limited to uses allowed in the FD-20 District until Washington County’s comprehensive planning for urbanization of the area is complete.

The natural resource areas previously identified by Multnomah County will remain in effect as well. As a result of Washington County’s urban comprehensive planning for Area 93, the natural resource designations may change. Washington County provides funding for two housing rehabilitation programs for County residents outside of the city of Beaverton. A 3% deferred payment loan is available to homeowners based on income and asset limitations. The loan provides up to $25,000 to homeowners for home repairs such as new roofing and gutters, electrical and plumbing repairs, foundation repairs, and furnace replacement. For elderly and/or disabled mobile home owners and renters as well as homeowners there is a grant of up to $3,500 for such improvements as accessibility installations (wheelchair ramps, bath grad bars, door widening) and emergency repairs to roofing, heating, plumbing and electrical.

This grant, “HARDE,” is also based on income and asset limits. Both programs offer one-time only assistance. For loan or grant information call 503-846-8215.

Since the subject 800-acre area of land located north of Bethany was brought into the Metro Urban Growth Boundary in 2002, it has been commonly referred to as North Bethany as a way to distinguish it from the already developed urban area. Ultimately, the comprehensive plan for North Bethany will be integrated with the county's existing Bethany Community Plan. While the comprehensive plan update will respond primarily to the new expansion area, the planning effort will take a comprehensive look at the larger vicinity. The planning vision is for North Bethany to be integrated with the existing Bethany Community.

Preparing formerly rural land for urban development requires an investment in urban infrastructure improvements in order to adequately provide urban services. In addition, there will be impacts to existing infrastructure (such as roads) caused by future residents of North Bethany.

Planning for new urban areas at this scale is unprecedented in Washington County, and the current structure to pay for new growth needs is designed to address incremental improvements. For North Bethany, a new approach is necessary. The planning work is being coordinated with a team of financial consultants to develop a funding plan that will address necessary costs. The Board of Commissioners has said they will only consider a land use plan for North Bethany if it comes with a companion funding plan for their consideration. The answer to this question depends on where you live.

If you live within one of the cities listed below, that's the number to call. If you live outside the city limits, you may be within the boundaries of Tualatin Valley Water District.

Banks: 503.324.6674 Beaverton: 503.526.2257 Cornelius: 503.357.9112 Forest Grove: 503.359.3221 Gaston: 503.985.3340 Hillsboro: 503.681.6163 LA Water Co-op: 503.662.3899 Laurelwood Wtr Users: 503.985.3135 North Plains: 503.647.5555 Portland: 503.823.7770 Sherwood: 503.625.5522 Tigard: 503.639.4171 Tualatin: 503.692.2000 Tualatin Valley Wtr Dist: 503.642.1511 (serves Aloha, Cooper Mountain, Rock Creek, Cedar Hills, Helvetia, Metzger, Garden Home, Progress and some parts of Tigard) Wilsonville: 503.682.1011 Both Levies (Public Safety and Library). Since Oregon voters approved Measure 50 in 1997, local governments and special districts in Oregon are prohibited from asking voters for increases in permanent property tax rates. When a permanent rate of a local government does not provide enough revenue to maintain service levels, local governments may ask voters to raise additional revenues through approval of a “local option levy.” Voter-authorized local option levies for general purposes, such as public safety or library services, are temporary and can be requested for a maximum of five years at a time. The Fair Board will retain broad discretion and authority to schedule, plan and execute the Fair event supported by an adopted County budget and guided by County policies. Under the proposed agreement, the Fair Board (with County assistance) will prepare and present an annual Fair plan to the Board of Commissioners.

The County, in collaboration with the Fair Board and the Fairgrounds Development Advisory Committee, will also prepare and present an annual Fairgrounds Facilities Maintenance/Improvement Plan. Based on these plans and an assessment of relative needs and priorities of the Fair and Fairgrounds, the Board of Commissioners will adopt a Fair budget. This budget will include funding for the Fair event, interim operations and facilities maintenance and improvements. Under this model, the concept of independent budget authority is replaced with a commitment to broad stakeholder planning, vital partnerships and defined roles for plan execution and implementation. A renewed focus on collaborative planning, communication and partnership is needed to move the vision for a quality Fair event and Fairground facilities forward.

Your total tax amount is indicated on the front of your tax statement. To receive a 3% discount, payments must be postmarked by November 15, 2017. 'Payment Instructions and Schedules' are clearly printed on the back of the statement. The county Tax Collections office accepts cash, check, money order, and VISA/MasterCard as forms of payment. A 2.49% convenience fee will apply to all credit card payments.

All payments are processed upon receipt. The county will accept a check or money order for payments by mail. The county will accept credit cards, debit cards or e-checks for online payments via the internet. There are two drop box locations in the Adams Crossing Building, 161 NW Adams Ave., Hillsboro -North side of building (24-hour drop site) -Hallway of the building (8:30am to 5pm, weekdays) See also: •. You may ask for a review of the child support and/or medical child support terms of your support order. The review will begin only if: 1.It has been at least 36 months since the date the support order was entered, reviewed or last modified; or 2.You can show proof there has been a substantial change of circumstances.

This could mean a change in custody, the needs of the child(ren), or the number of children covered by the support order. It could also mean a significant change in a parent’s income, or a change in medical child support. Property will be stored at the WCCCC for 30 days after release of custody. Past residents can come in to pick up property with proper identification. If you are picking up property for a past resident who is back at the Washington County Jail, you will need to come into the WCCCC, get a release of property form and have it signed by the resident; thus allowing the WCCCC to release any and all property to you with appropriate identification.

If property is not collected within the 30 days after being release from custody; the property will be donated/disposed of. Applications are available: 1) Online using the link below, 2) In person at the Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro or at East Precinct in Beaverton - see locations link below, or 3) By mail - you may call (503) 846-2761 to request an application be mailed to you.

Your first step in this process is to meet the handgun competency requirement, see Frequently Asked Question C) below. Next, review the disqualifications listed in Question D. Scheduled appointments are required for all new applicants - please visit: www.washington-county.genbook.com to schedule or call 503-846-2761. See also: • •. Please do not apply until you have met the competency requirement in one of the following ways: • Complete a hunters' safety course approved by the Department of Fish and Wildlife or similar agency, if handgun training was a component of the course.

• Completion of any firearm safety or training course available to the general public offered by law enforcement, a community college or private or public institution or organization, or firearms training school, if the instructors were certified by the NRA or a law enforcement agency and if the course had a handgun safety component. • Complete a handgun safety class taught by an NRA certified instructor. Certification or card issued must be presented at the time of your scheduled appointment. Contact local gun dealers for class referrals. • Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety offered for security guards or other law enforcement officers. Certification must be presented at your scheduled appointment. • Provide a copy of your DD214 if it indicates you have been trained with a handgun, sidearm or pistol.

If your DD214 does not indicate handgun training, we will be unable to accept this as proof of your competency. • Present evidence of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in organized shooting competition or military experience. Oregon law prohibits the issuance of a concealed handgun license to anyone: • who is currently on any form of pretrial release. This may include forms of court ordered diversion. • who has had a misdemeanor conviction within the past four years. • who has been convicted of a felony.

• who has a current warrant for their arrest. • who makes false statements on the application. • who could be a danger to self, others or the community as a result of their mental or psychological state, or as demonstrated by a past pattern of behavior involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence. • who is the subject of a restraining order or protection order. See ORS 166.735, 30.866, 107.700 to 107.732, or 163.738. • who has had a dishonorable discharge from the US Armed Forces. • who is a registered sex offender.

• who was convicted as a juvenile of a crime that if committed by an adult would constitute a felony or a misdemeanor involving violence. • who is not yet 21 years of age. • who has been convicted of an offense involving controlled substances, or has been sentenced to a drug diversion program in any state other than Oregon, or has been convicted more than once of a drug related offense, or sentenced to a drug diversion program in the State of Oregon. • who has not met the conditions of application.

You are also ineligible for a concealed handgun license if you are not a US citizen, unless you are a legal resident alien who can show documentation of continuous residency in the country for at least six months, and have declared in writing to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services the intent to acquire citizenship. You must be able to provide proof of the written declaration. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is located at 215 SW Adams in Hillsboro. No person may bring a firearm or weapon into that portion of this building occupied by the Washington County Circuit Court, except for a peace officer or federal officer on official duty. Violating these provisions may result in your arrest for a Class C Felony, and could also result in your being found in contempt of court.

ORS 166.370 and Uniform Trial Court Rule 6.180. No person may bring a firearm, weapon or other contraband into the secured perimeter of the Washington County Jail, and all visitors to the jail must go through a security screening and metal detector. Knowingly introducing contraband into a correctional facility is a Class C Felony.

All persons entering these premises may be subject to audio or visual surveillance. Oregon law provides very few limits on where a person with a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) can carry a firearm, and federal laws contain a few more prohibitions. Even if you have a Concealed Handgun License, you cannot carry a firearm on any of the following properties: • Federal facilities - federal courthouses, social security offices, in secured areas of airports, and on airplanes • National forests marked or posted by signs prohibiting all firearms • Designated wilderness areas (where a specific declaration has enacted a restriction or prohibition of firearms) • Indian reservations or Indian property - you may not carry a firearm concealed without the written permission of the tribal judge; this may also apply to certain casinos on Indian lands. We advise people to contact the individual tribe to determine what the current rules are for that location. • Courts - in a courtroom, jury room, judge's chambers or adjacent areas that the presiding judge determines should be free of firearms to ensure the safety of the litigants, court personnel, witnesses and others Private property where the owner prohibits firearms possession • Private property where the owner prohibits firearms possession No person may bring a firearm, weapon or other contraband into the secure perimeter of the Washington County Jail, and all visitors to the jail must go through a security screening and metal detector. Knowingly introducing contraband into a correctional facility is a Class C felony.

You may apply for a Washington County-issued Oregon concealed handgun license by meeting the residency requirements as stated in ORS 166.291(9): • Possess a Current Oregon driver’s license showing a residence in the county. • Be registered to vote in Washington County and have a precinct memorandum card showing a residence address in the county. • Provide documentation that you currently own or lease real property in the county. • Provide documentation that you filed an Oregon tax return for the most recent tax year with a residence address in the county.

Oregon law states that a sheriff may waive the residency requirement for a resident of a contiguous state that has a compelling business interest or other legitimate demonstrated need. Washington County may consider your application if you live in a contiguous state, meet all the requirements, and write a letter stating a compelling business interest or other legitimate demonstrated need that exhibits a correlation to Washington County. Your statement must be submitted with your completed application. You may be subpoenaed to testify as a witness in a criminal case if you are a victim, saw what happened or have other information related to the case.

Your subpoena will tell you the date and time to appear in court. Unless you are instructed otherwise, you should report to the District Attorney's Office at the time indicated on the subpoena. This will give you time before going to court to talk with the Deputy District Attorney assigned to the case and get some idea of what you will be asked in court. The grand jury is a group of seven citizens who are selected from the jury pool to hear evidence on crimes committed in Washington County. After hearing the testimony of the witnesses, the grand jury decides whether or not to issue an indictment (file charges) against the defendant.

Grand jury proceedings are not held in a courtroom and no judge is present. Under most circumstances, the only persons permitted to attend the grand jury hearing are the grand jurors, the District Attorney and the witnesses, who testify one at a time. Neither the defendant nor the defendant's attorney is allowed to be present while witnesses are testifying. Contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus (the numbers are listed on the Identity Theft Resources page). Request that a 'fraud alert' be placed in your file, including a statement that creditors should get your permission before opening any new accounts in your name. At the same time, ask the credit bureaus for copies of your credit reports.

They must give you a free copy if you believe it to be inaccurate because of fraud. Review the report carefully to make sure no additional fraudulent accounts have been opened in your name or unauthorized changes made to your existing accounts.

In a few months, order new copies of your reports to verify your corrections and changes, and to make sure no new fraudulent activity has occurred. Contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Ask to speak with someone in the security or fraud department, and tell them what has happened. Record who you spoke with and when; and ask them for their direct phone number. Finally, follow up your conversation with a letter.

Following up with a letter is one of the procedures spelled out in the Fair Credit Billing Act for resolving errors on credit billing statements, including charges that you have not made. File a report with your local law enforcement agency, or the agency located where the identity theft occurred.

Keep copies of this report because some creditors may want proof. See also: • •.

Oregon law allows a person to apply to set aside the record of an arrest and certain convictions. Expungement is the process by which a criminal conviction and/or arrest is destroyed and erased from court records. The court orders official records sealed and it is as if the violation leading to the arrest or conviction did not occur. Some crimes may not be expunged.

The Oregon Statute outlining this process is ORS 137.225. The website for Washington County Circuit Court has additional information and forms. See also: • •. Cars Furr Care is the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter's vehicle donation program. Our program accepts donations of vehicles -- cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, boats, ATVs and other vehicles. When you donate your vehicle, it is sold at auction.

Then, we designate the proceeds from the sale for veterinary medical care for the sheltered animals. Your vehicle does not have to run to qualify, but it must have an engine and be towable. You will need the title of the vehicle.

For more information, call our shelter at 503-846-7041. We so appreciate the offer of the large equipment, but our staff is not able to travel to your residence to pick up your donations. Simply bring your gently-used dog house or dog run or any other 'Wish List' (see link below) item to the Bonnie L.

Hays Small Animal Shelter during regular business hours. Our front desk reception will issue you a receipt letter that you may use for your tax purposes. If you are unable to deliver usable items to our animal shelter, see our link below on 'GivSmart', our fundraising partner. See also: • •.

We so appreciate the offer of the large equipment, but our staff is not able to travel to your residence to pick up your donations. Simply bring your gently-used dog house or dog run or any other 'Wish List' (see link below) item to the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter during regular business hours. Our front desk reception will issue you a receipt letter that you may use for your tax purposes. Please note that we are not able to accept items that are clearly worn out, heavily soiled, or in need of repair.

The only way to tell if your drinking water is safe is by having it tested at a certified laboratory. Harmful bacteria, parasites, and viruses are invisible to the naked eye, so water that looks and tastes good may not necessarily be safe to drink. These microbes can exist in surface and groundwater supplie and can cause immediate sickness in humans if not properly treated. Certain chemical contaminants that are sometimes found in a water source can cause long term health problems that take years to develop. Frequent water testing will decrease the risk by identifying unsafe water and ensure that the treatment system is treating the water to a satisfactory level. Each major political party uses the Primary Election to nominate their party candidates for the November General Election.

Each state has different rules governing Primary Elections. In Oregon, major parties have the option of choosing a 'closed system,' meaning only the registered voters in that party can vote for candidates of the same party. Or, a major party can choose an 'open system' where the major party allows registered voters who are not registered with any party to vote for candidates in their party's Primary Election. Example of the 'closed system': If you are registered with the Democratic Party, you may vote for Democratic candidates, nonpartisan candidates and local or state measures. You cannot vote for a candidate from any other party in the Primary Election. Example of the 'open system': The Republican Party can announce they are going to 'open' their Primary Election so people who are not registered with any party can vote for Republican candidates in addition to, the nonpartisan candidates and local or state measures.

Automatic voter registration is available if you are eligible* to register to vote and you apply for your original, renewal, or replacement license, permit, or ID card at the DMV. Once you engage the Oregon Motor Voter process by visiting the DMV, you will receive a card and a pre-paid postage return envelope from the Oregon State Elections Office.

With this card, you have three options: Do nothing. You will be registered to vote as a nonaffiliated voter (not a member of a political party). Choose a political party by returning the card. Joining a political party will allow you to vote in its primary elections. Use the card to opt-out and decline to register to vote. Once registered, you will automatically receive a ballot and instructions in the mail about two weeks before an election. When you vote, your ballot is secret and your choices cannot be matched up with your name.

The youth must be at least 16 years old and their parents or guardians must reside in this county. The youth must complete an application for emancipation and pay an application fee to the State of Oregon clerk.

The youth must give the notarized application and receipt for the payment of the fee to the Juvenile Department clerk. Hp 1300 Drivers Windows 8 more. The clerk will set a date for a preliminary court hearing, usually within 10 days. A notice will be sent to the youth and parents. At the preliminary hearing, a Judge will explain emancipation, answer questions, and set a final hearing. At the final hearing, a Judge will expect the youth to provide a written budget, give testimony concerning the application, provide the parents an opportunity to testify, and make a final decision. If the Court grants the emancipation, a driver’s identification card must be received within 48 hours. Most experts believe that the chance of a bioterrorist attack in Washington County - or anywhere else in the world - is low.

Yet a risk does exist. Many federal, state, and local agencies have been working together to prepare for this unwanted possibility. In Washington County, several emergency systems are in place to quickly detect and respond to a possible public health emergency like a bioterrorist incident or an earthquake. Such a response would include: * Coordinating efforts with other county, city, state, and federal agencies * Alerting hospitals and the medical care community * Communicating with the public * Ensuring that appropriate medical care and prevention services are provided.

* It is strongly recommended that residents DO NOT stockpile antibiotics. * Using antibiotics without a doctor's prescription may cause serious harmful reactions, including diarrhea, abdominal symptoms, rash, allergic reactions. * Antibiotics have a limited shelf life and have expiration dates of effectiveness. * Improper use of antibiotics may also cause the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of common bacterial diseases.

* Stockpiling could lead to shortages of national supplies that are maintained by the federal government for delivery in the event of a bioterrorist attack. If supplemental information or other materials are required as part of an application, it will be indicated on the job posting. The supplemental materials are necessary to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities. In order to be considered, you must thoroughly complete an application.

We do not accept resumes in lieu of an application. Copies of any required licenses, transcripts or certificates that have been identified in the recruitment announcement should be submitted immediately in order for your application to be accepted. Note: All applications and supplemental materials must be received by the Human Resources Division on or before the filing deadline. Positions are posted for a minimum of fourteen calendar days, with the exception of transfer opportunities. Applications are received and evaluated, applicants are notified of status, and a list (or pool) of eligible candidates is created. When a department has a vacancy, the list of top ranking applicants is provided to the requesting department.

The hiring department will determine those candidates who are most qualified for its particular vacancy through any combination of the following: application review, interviews, performance test, reference check, background investigation, or other job-related assessment process. Applications are accepted only for jobs open for recruitment. Washington County has three types of recruitments: Open Recruitment – An open recruitment is open to any candidate who wishes to apply for the position vacancy or to be placed on an eligible list for future vacancies.

Candidates must apply during the period that the recruitment is open. County employees who wish to promote within the county must also apply and compete in the open recruitments for which they wish to be considered. Promotional Recruitment – Limited to employees in the County service who received their appointment from an eligible list, individuals on County reinstatement lists, employees on authorized leave of absence, and individuals on recall lists as a result of County lay-off. Applicants who terminate County employment will no longer be eligible for promotional recruitment pursuant to Washington County Rules and Regulations rule 4.2.9. Transfer Recruitment – Limited to employees in the County service who occupy the classification identified on the job announcement or pay grade equivalent, or higher.

When Deputy District Attorney positions are available, they are posted on our website as well as through Career Services at the three Oregon law schools. If you are currently a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, you may submit an application and cover letter, with the information listed below. Our policy is to retain all applications pending a vacancy. When one occurs, we screen the applications on file and schedule interviews with selected candidates. In order to assist us in the evaluation process, please send us the following: 1.Grades from college and law school 2.Written recommendations from three individuals, two of whom are members of the legal profession.

3.An application form. Clerical/Office Staff Job openings for support staff and other professional opportunities are posted through Washington County Human Resources. Open positions will be posted on the Human Resources Division Job Listing website. Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Our Victim Assistance Program is always seeking community volunteers and student interns interested in helping victims of crime.

Visit our Volunteer & Intern web page in the Employment and Volunteer section, or contact the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator at (503) 846-3495 for more details about volunteer and internship opportunities. Once a report is filed, the system generates an email to the Hotline Administrator. The Hotline Administrator will work with the Hotline Advisory Committee to assign the investigation to an appropriate “receiving employee or official.” This employee or official will either conduct the investigation or assign it to another employee or agency as appropriate.

The receiving or investigating employee will conduct an investigation in accordance with the requirements of the Reporting of Improper Governmental Conduct Policy. Upon conclusion of the investigation, a written report will be prepared. The report will summarize the allegations and findings.

A guiding principle for Washington County is for all County employees, officials and agents to commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and to accept full accountability for our actions. The Ethics Matters Hotline is provided as a means for the public and employees to anonymously report allegations of governmental misconduct.

The Hotline provides both on-line (website) and operator-assisted (contact center) reporting options and augments other reporting options described in the Reporting of Improper Governmental Conduct Policy. The County will ensure that investigation and appropriate corrective action are undertaken in response to all reports received through the Hotline. The Hotline is administered by the County’s Controller through a third-party administrator. The Ethics Matters Hotline is one avenue for the public and employees to report misconduct.

Additional reporting options are described in the Reporting of Improper Governmental Conduct Policy. Oregon State law requires that restaurants have a designated 'Person in Charge' (PIC) onsite during all hours of operation who can provide a 'Demonstration of Knowledge' of the Oregon Food Code, including knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points (HACCP) and the requirements in the food rule. The Person in Charge may meet the demonstration of knowledge requirment in one of these ways: 1) Being a certified food protection manager who has successfully passed a test as part of an acredited program recognized by the Oregon Department of Human Services.

2) Correctly answering qeustions posed by the inspector. 3) Compliance with the rule as exhibited by no critical violations.

For more information about these rules, go to the State of Oregon's Fooborne Illness Prevention Program at www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/foodsafety/mngcert.shtml. Identity or recognition- Being part of a gang allows members to achieve a level of status they feel they cannot achieve outside the gang’s culture. Protection- Kids join the gang because they live in a gang area and are subject to violence by rival gangs. Kids join in an attempt to obtain safety from this violence.

Fellowship and Brotherhood-The gang functions as an extension of, or substitute for the family and may provide companionship lacking in the home environment. Intimidation- Some members may be forced into joining by peer groups. Intimidation techniques range from extorting lunch money to physical assault. The Office of Community Development administers four federal programs on behalf of Washington County. Funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, the programs are: the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME), the Emergency Shelter Grant program (ESG) and the American Dream Downpayment Assistance program. All of these programs are targeted to benefit low and moderate income persons in Washington County. First authorized by Congress under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Community Development Block Grants ('CDBG') are federal funds awarded to cities and urban counties for housing and community development projects.

Department of Housing and Urban Development administers the program on a national level, but it is planned and controlled locally. The major objectives for the CDBG program are: 1. Meeting the needs of the low and moderate income population 2.

Eliminating and preventing the creation of slums and blight 3. Meeting other urgent housing and community development needs. The Washington County CDBG program operates an annual funding cycle in three competitive categories: public facilities, infrastructure and public services. Types of projects include non-profit social service programs; facilities such as homeless shelters, senior centers, community centers, group homes, etc; and infrastructure projects that include, street improvements, sidewalks, water/sewer lines, etc. Only cities and non-profits are eligible applicants under the CDBG program for the competitive funding cycle. The Office of Community Development also manages a Housing Rehabilitation Program which can provide loans or grants to eligible owner-occupied households. These loans are available on an individual application basis to residents outside of the City of Beaverton (if you live within the City of Beaverton, call 503-526-2533) The Washington County CDBG program serves county residents exclusive of the City of Beaverton.

If you are a Beaverton resident, you can call 503-526-2533 to find out more about the City’s CDBG program. First authorized by Congress under the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds are federal resources awarded to states, counties, cities and consortiums (City-County partnerships) for the purposes of developing affordable housing projects that shelter low-income households.

Since 1992, Washington County has operated the HOME program. To date more than $12,500,000 in HOME funds have been invested in over 40 projects, that have leveraged over $120,000,000 in development capital. Telling someone you think they have an addiction is a difficult thing to do. Nine out of ten people that are dependent on alcohol or drugs deny they have a problem. Denial isn’t always a conscious act. In other words, they aren’t lying when they say they don’t have a problem. Each addicted individual affects, on average, six to twelve other people. These others often see the effects of abuse and addiction, often more so than the addicted person themselves.

Understand that it is up to the individual whether or not they get help. You can tell them how their use is affecting you, as well as others. Tell the person how you feel and that you’re willing to help them get help. Arm yourself with resource information, so it can be provided on the spot, if needed. It is up to the person what they do with the information you offer. A youth may be detained before adjudication, if one or more of the following conditions exist: A. Fugitive - the youth is a fugitive from another jurisdiction, and/or an out of state runaway. Serious crimes - The youth is alleged to have committed a crime involving: 1) Physical injury to another person 2) Disorderly conduct in the first degree 3) A felony C. Failure to appear - The youth previously failed to appear, despite proper summons, citation, or subpoena.

Probation violation - The youth is on probation for a criminal offense and is alleged to have violated a condition of probation. Conditional release - The youth is on conditional release for a criminal offense and has violated a condition. Firearm/Destructive Device - The youth is alleged to be in possession of a fire arm (ORS 166.250). When probable cause exists that a youth was in possession of a firearm or destructive device (ORS 419c.100) while in or on a public building or court facility within the last 120 days, the youth must be detained for a hearing in front of the court. Protection of the victim - The youth is required to be held in detention for the reasonable protection of the victim. (a) No less restrictive means can reasonably ensure appearance, OR (b) Youth's behavior endangers self, others, or the community.

The new improvements will be appraised at market value. This additional value will then be adjusted to the average level of other property and added to the current assessed value. For example, this year the adjustment factor for residential property is.640.

This factor is called the CPR or 'Changed Property Ratio.' The assessment date is January 1st, which means that the tax bill you receive in October is based on the actual value in place on the previous January 1. For example, if your house was under construction and only 50% complete on January 1, 2017, the tax bill payable on November 15, 2017 would reflect 50% of the value of the finished house. Tax statements for the 2009-10 through 2017-18 tax years are available online.

To access an account you need an account number or situs address. The files appear in a separate pop-up window in PDF format, so pop-ups need to be enabled on your computer in order to access the information. These statements reflect the certified tax roll information. They DO NOT contain any payments or corrections to the roll that have occurred since the roll certification.

All ownership and mailing address information has been removed. Property Values & Improvements Detail Information such as: --General Property Information, --Sales/Deed Information, --Assessed Values, --Improvement Information, and --Improvement Details; is available through the County's tax map feature, Intermap. At the Intermap site, searches can be done using either your address, Tax Lot ID, or the 'R' number. At the Map Location, scroll down the page to the section named: Additional Information. Click on Subreport: Assessment & Taxation Information. There are four major reasons your property taxes can increase by more than three percent. The first two reasons may be: • If you live in a taxing district that has new voter-approved Bonds or Local Option Levies, your property taxes may increase more than the anticipated 3 percent.

There are new Levies or Bonds approved or reauthorized by the voters that will be reflected in this year's tax bill. • Prior to the assessment date of January 1, if you made any major renovations or changes to your property, your property taxes may increase more than the anticipated 3 percent. The next two reasons are more complicated and require the definition of key terms to help understand the process. These terms include: Assessed Value is the lower of the Real Market Value or the Maximum Assessed Value.

Real Market Value is the amount determined by the county assessor for a property that would sell in an arm's length transaction between a willing buyer and seller on January 1 of each year. Maximum Assessed Value is the taxable value limit established for each property and is allowed to increase each year by no more than 3 percent. • Your Assessed Value (AV) may have increased more than 3 percent. Under Oregon law, your AV is the lesser of your Real Market Value (RMV) and your Maximum Assessed Value (MAV). If your RMV has dropped below your MAV, it is possible for your RMV to increase more than 3 percent from last year yet still be less than your MAV. As the lesser of the two values, RMV then becomes your AV.

Your taxes are calculated on the lower of the Real Market Value or the Maximum Assessed Value. This then becomes your Assessed Value. • The last reason is due to compression. The operating taxes for schools and local government are limited. Each account is tested to determine if the operating taxes based on the assessed value exceed the limit of $5.00 per $1,000 of RMV for schools and the $10.00 per $1,000 of RMV for local government. If the limit is reached, the tax bill is reduced (compressed).

As the market values dropped over the last few years, the difference between the market and the assessed values became closer. In some cases this caused compression. As the market value increases, the difference between the market and the assessed values may increase as well. This reduces the chance for compression, but can also increase your tax liability if compared to a prior year's tax that was in compression. If your account has been in compression, it is possible that as the real market values increase you will see an increase in your property tax bill by more than 3 percent. For fiscal year 2017-18, the majority of taxpayers, approximately 179,000 accounts, will receive tax statements that have increased when compared with last year. Approximately 148,000 accounts will have tax increases between 0 and 5 percent, and 31,000 accounts increased over 5 percent.

Additionally, approximately 11,000 taxpayer accounts will reflect a tax decrease. These reductions are primarily due to local option levies expiring, expired bonds, compression or the taxing districts levying a lesser amount. See the attached listing of Typical Residential Properties with examples of values and taxes for typical houses in various parts of the county. See also: • •. For fiscal year 2017-18, property tax statements account for a total of $1.081 billion, which will pay for the services mentioned above. These services are provided by 61 local taxing districts throughout the County. This is an increase of 6 percent or $60 million compared to last year.

The increase in taxes is due to several factors including the 3 percent increase in assessed value on most properties, additional value from new construction activity and new or increased taxing district levies. Please see our 2017 Fact Sheet for more information. The majority of taxpayers, approximately 179,000 accounts, will receive tax statements that have increased when compared with last year. Approximately 148,000 accounts will have tax increases between 0 and 5 percent, and 31,000 accounts increased over 5 percent.

Additionally, approximately 11,000 taxpayer accounts will reflect a tax decrease. These reductions are primarily due to local option levies expiring, expired bonds, compression or the taxing districts levying a lesser amount.

See the attached listing of Typical Residential Properties with examples of values and taxes for typical houses in various parts of the county. See also: • • •. Prices at Hagg Lake Park vary according to your requirements and the purpose of your reservation - there are 4 large group reservable areas (2 large covered pavilions and 2 open air group use areas). Please contact (503) 359-5732 for assistance. Hagg Lake offers many picnic tables (some with BBQ grills) throughout the park. The picnic tables are open to the public on a first come/first serve basis, free of charge and do not require a reservation. Special Use Event Reservations (i.e.

- commercial film shoots, large scale events) call the park office for details 503-359-5732. • In FY2013-15 countywide circulation totaled over 12.7 million checkouts. • Circulation of traditional library collections is changing.

Checkouts of print materials (books, magazines, etc.) has leveled off in the last three years. Checkouts of media (music CD’s, DVD’s and Blu-Rays) have declined in recent years as more people use streaming or downloaded media at home or on their personal devices. Checkouts of e-books and e-audiobooks have more than doubled between 2012 and 2014. (2012 Library2Go circulation: 160,868; 2014 Library2Go circulation: 330,825) See also: •. Until 1997, WCCLS operated entirely on serial levies authorized by voters.

• Between 1976 and 1996, WCCLS operated on serial levies that were approved by voters. • With the passage of Ballot Measure 50 in 1997, the WCCLS serial levy was rolled into the County’s General Fund (the County’s permanent tax base). The Cooperative Library Advisory Board (CLAB) and the County Board of Commissioners agreed to a five-year financial plan for WCCLS that included on-going funding from the General Fund.

• In addition, the plan called for WCCLS to supplement General Fund revenues with money from a WCCLS reserve fund that had built up in the early 1990’s due to unexpected growth in property values. Until the reserve fund was depleted, WCCLS was able to maintain public library funding without having to reduce library services.

• That interim funding plan ended in 2003-04, when approx. 90% of the reserve fund had been expended (that was the plan).

Supplemental funding through a local option levy was authorized by voters in 2006 and renewed in 2010. • In November 2002 county residents had the opportunity to vote on a library operating levy to enhance and maintain library operations for 2002 through 2008. That levy was defeated by a narrow margin of 611 votes out of over 145,000 ballots cast. (49.8% to 50.2%) • A similar operating levy on the May 2004 ballot passed, but did not receive the 50% voter turnout necessary to implement the measure. • Countywide service reductions were implemented as a result, including reduced open hours, book purchases, and programs for children and adults.

As a result, WCCLS and member libraries reduced operational costs and adjusted spending, trying to limit the effect of service reductions on library users. • In November 2006 a four-year levy was approved by 57% of voters to restore and maintain countywide library services. • In November 2010 a five-year levy was renewed by 66% of voters to maintain countywide library services. • That levy will expire in June 2016 and provides about 1/3 of total WCCLS funding.

(The other 2/3 comes from the County’s General Fund.) See also: •. The cost and terms would be: • This measure replaces a five-year levy that will expire in June 2016. • The expiring levy provides 1/3 of WCCLS funding. (The other 2/3 of funding comes from the County’s General Fund.) • This replacement levy would run from July 2016 through June 2021. • It would be a fixed rate of 22¢ per $1,000 of assessed value, an increase of 5¢ over the current rate. • If approved, this would be the first rate increase since 2006. • In 2016, owners of a home with an average assessed value of $255,408 (not market value) would pay about $56, or $14 more than paid in 2015.

• Taxes for future years would depend upon changes in assessed value. • Estimated revenues from the levy in FY2016-17 are $12,739,000 (estimated five-year total of $69.2 million) See also: •.

The increase in levy funding will support five main service areas: • Allow current member libraries to maintain services for the next five years, providing an annual increase in funding of 3% for each library; funding adjustments will allow some libraries to increase open hours to serve their communities. • To provide basic operational support for new or expanding libraries during the levy period. This includes providing operational support for the addition of Aloha Library in 2016, providing increased support for Cornelius and Bethany libraries that are planned for expansion in 2017, and the addition of potential new library branches in Hillsboro in the latter years of the levy cycle. Expanded libraries will increase overall system use as they reach new or previously under-served areas of the county. • Increase support for children’s reading programs; increase support for school aged children by providing online homework and tutoring services designed to improve school success. • Increase support for library collections including e-books and e-audiobooks subscriptions, and central purchase of popular materials. • Maintain central support and outreach services that link member libraries together.

The levy would provide support for public library services countywide in five ways: 1. Support Public library operations: • Maintain support for libraries and branches that serve all county residents: Banks, Beaverton, Cedar Mill, Cornelius, Forest Grove, Garden Home, Hillsboro, North Plains, Sherwood, Tigard, Tualatin and West Slope. • Maintain open hours at libraries, increase hours at some libraries. • Provide basic operational support for a new public library in Aloha and expanding libraries in Bethany, Cornelius and Hillsboro. Support reading programs for children: • Support children’s reading programs that average over 280,000 child visits each year.

This includes annual summer reading programs and literacy programs for preschoolers so more children enter school ready to read. • Enhance summer reading activities designed to sustain reading retention between school years. • Increase reading and learning programs for students, including online homework and tutoring services designed to improve school success for all children in the County.

• Increase literacy training in English and Spanish to develop reading skills for children. Support books and materials purchases: • Expand purchase of books, e-books and other materials that would be available to all users of libraries in Washington County. Support library information and resources for job-seekers: • Continue library services that provide information, resources and instruction to assist those seeking jobs. • One out of five WCCLS computer users say library technology supports their employment or job searches. Support Central support and outreach services that link libraries together: • Maintain daily deliveries between libraries to fill patron requests for books and other materials. • Maintain the WCCLS website and shared library catalog used by member libraries. • Provide public Internet and Wi-Fi access at member libraries.

• Provide outreach services to special populations such as mail delivery of books to homebound residents. • Support services and technologies designed to increase efficiencies in service delivery across the system. Washington County Animal Code requires a dog to wear a license tag that Washington County issues. A license tag is issued after payment and proof of rabies is received.

Dogs are required to have a current rabies vaccination and some veterinarians issue a separate rabies tag. A microchip is a device that is implanted at the base of the neck in an animal. It is encoded with a unique number.

Animal Services recommends microchips for all pets. However, they are not required for licensing. --Dog license tags help reunite lost dogs with their owners. --If your dog is impounded and is current on its Washington County dog license, then the impound fee for a first offense is only $10.00. That compares to an impound fee of $60.00 for a first offense on an unlicensed dog. --When local residents find stray dogs, they can call Animal Services.

With the license numbers, our staff can give the dog finder your contact information. --When an Animal Services officer finds a dog with a license, the officer calls the shelter to find out who owns it so they can attempt to take the dog home. --If your dog is found injured and wearing its license, Animal Services officers will attempt to obtain emergency medical attention for it and contact you with the details. --A license is a good idea and it’s the law. Washington County is one of two counties in Oregon to exempt taxes for manufactured homes with an Assessed Value (AV) less than $33,500. Fortunately for many homeowners, approximately 57% of homes located within residential parks are less than the threshold and will not be taxed.

Another important factor has affected manufactured homes above the $33,500 threshold. Property owners are taxed on the Assessed Value (AV). The AV is determined as the lower of Maximum Assessed Value (MAV) or Real Market Value (RMV). The MAV is capped at 3% of the prior year's AV; however, there is no cap on RMV. For many manufactured home properties, the RMV is the lower of the two and becomes the taxable AV.

What this means for many manufactured home owners is strong market increases may result in significant tax increases. If you or the other party has filed an annulment, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, petitions to establish or modify custody or parenting time or a Filiation proceeding, AND if you have a child under the age of eighteen (18) you shall attend the family law education program.

All parties shall complete the Family Law Education Program offered by the court-designated providers or a pre-approved alternate education program. Parties shall register for the program or make application to the court for approval of a comparable alternate program within 15 days of receiving notice of this education requirement. Washington County is now using the Kid's Turn education program which also includes the children, and they may be contacted for registration, or site information by calling (503) 846-0665.

You may also contact Conciliation Services at (503) 846-3428 if you have problems contacting the Kid's Turn program. Mediation is a cooperative problem-solving process in which a neutral professional assists the parties to define the issues in the dispute; and to make agreements that are in the best interest of the children. The disputing individuals meet together with a mediator who is trained to help parties solve problems in a cooperative manner. The mediator does not take sides or make decisions for the parents but helps them to communicate and to explore alternative solutions. The mediator may offer suggestions and help parents develop options to resolve the issues, but the final agreement is up to the parties. Voluntary Mediation is provided to couples seeking to resolve issues about their marriage or mediate conflict about parenting time or custody of children.

The service is open to Washington County residents experiencing crisis in marriage, divorce, or post-divorce situation. Parents of minor children who are having difficulty making a workable parenting plan, or who are in conflict about some aspect of co-parenting and have not filed an action regarding their dispute, are eligible for voluntary mediation.

(ORS 107.510 through 107.615). Parents in conflict over custody or parenting time with children, who have filed a court action regarding their dispute, will be ordered by the Court to participate in mandated mediation. A mediation packet is available at the circuit court clerks office, or you may review one here. By negotiating an agreement, parents gain control over restructuring the family. After resolving conflicts, the parties confer with their attorneys and the agreement reached becomes part of the final decree. In the event of future disputes, parents may return to mediation. Mediation is an order of the court and restraining orders are also orders of the court.

Both must be obeyed. The fact that there is a restraining order does not mean that you will be unable to reach some agreement. Every effort will be made to insure the safety of all mediation participants. If you have specific questions about your own situation, your lawyer can best answer them.

If you do not have a lawyer, our office can answer questions about our procedures, but we can not offer legal advice. First Tuesdays: Worksession 8:30 a.m. Regular Business Meeting 10:00 a.m. Second Tuesdays: Extended Worksession 8:30 a.m.

Third Tuesdays: Worksession 8:30 a.m. Regular Business Meeting 10:00 a.m. Fourth Tuesdays: Worksession 2:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Fifth Tuesdays: Generally, the Board does not meet on the fifth Tuesday of the month, unless it is deemed necessary by the Chairman. Should a Board meeting be scheduled on the fifth Tuesday of the month, timely notification will be given. Regular Business Meetings Regular business meetings are the time during which the Board will consider the items published in their Board Agenda at the times noted above. Worksessions Prior to the Board’s regular business meetings, the Commissioners will meet for a general public worksession in Room 140 of the Public Services Center according to the schedule above. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the Board an opportunity to conduct informal communications with each other, review the agenda and identify questions they may have for staff before taking action on the agenda items in their regular business meeting. The Board typically asks our citizens observing the work¬session meetings to hold their agenda comments and questions for the regular business meeting.

The Board has designated the second Tuesday of each month as a time that may be set aside for in-depth discussion of broader, strategic policy issues. Accordingly, Board consideration/action on regularly scheduled agenda items normally set on the second Tuesday of each month will be held only if necessary to make decisions that, in the Board’s judgment, cannot be reasonably held over to a regularly scheduled meeting. If formal actions are not considered on these Tuesdays, the Board may use this time to conduct an informal worksession, retreat or similar informal meeting. Minutes will be recorded of these meetings. Historically, the Board has not held meetings when there is a fifth Tuesday in a month. Since May of 1999, the Board has set aside these fifth Tuesdays to hold a worksession, retreat or similar informal meeting.

The purpose of these meetings is to provide the Board some additional time to focus on specific issues on a more in depth basis. Unlike its regular Board meetings, these informal meetings are not recorded verbatim, but minutes will be taken as required by law. No formal actions will be taken during these meetings unless special meeting notices are provided as outlined in the Board’s Rules of Procedure. The Chairman will designate the location of these meetings 96 hours in advance. There are times when the Board must discuss confidential matters such as lawsuits, real estate transactions (or other sales transactions) and labor relations matters.

When the Board calls an executive session (posted on the worksession agenda), it is done under the guidelines allowed for by Oregon State law. Each type of executive session generally fits under one of three types of State Laws that allow such closed sessions. These statutes are indicated on the worksession item. Although the press is allowed to remain in the room, they are not allowed to report on executive session issues. The Board recognizes the sensitivity of conducting closed sessions and only conducts them when confidentiality is required (and allowed by law) to protect the interests of Washington County and its taxpayers. The Board’s formal meetings typically include the following elements: •Call to Order: At the start of the meeting, the Chairman (or Vice Chair) of the Board will call the meeting to order.

•Consent Agenda: The items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will all be adopted in one motion unless a Board member or person in the audience requests, before the vote on the motion, to have the item considered separately. If any item is removed from the Consent Agenda, the Chairman will indicate when it will be discussed in the regular agenda.

A list of Consent Agenda items is included at the end of the agenda packet. •Oral Communication (for non-agenda items): This is the time when members of the audience may step forward to address the Board. This opportunity is time-limited to 2 minutes per individual and 10 minutes total.

If more time is needed, another (longer) oral communication opportunity is available at the end of the regular agenda. Speakers may select only one Oral Communication opportunity.

•Presentations, Proclamations, Boards and Commissions •Public Hearings. Special rules regarding testimony and time limits may be established by the Board at the start of the hearing. •Regular Agenda Items: Regular agenda items are also known as “action” items and will follow the public hearings. These items are less formal than the public hearings but still provide the public the opportunity to comment on the proposed actions. •Second Opportunity for Oral Communication (for non-agenda items): As noted above, this is the second opportunity for the public to address the Board if more than two minutes are needed.

This opportunity is time-limited to 5 minutes per individual and 10 minutes per topic. The maximum time for Oral Communication is 30 minutes. •Board Announcements: This is typically the time when the Board may want to provide other Board members, staff or the public with information regarding items that may or may not be on the Board’s agenda. •Adjournment: At the conclusion of the items on the Board’s agenda, the Board Chair will formally conclude the Board’s regular business meeting. The County will also upon request endeavor to arrange for the following services to be provided: 1.Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments; and 2.Qualified bilingual interpreters. Since these services must be scheduled with outside service providers, it is important to allow as much lead-time as possible. Please notify the County of your need by 5:00 p.m.

On the Thursday preceding the meeting date (same phone numbers as listed above: 503-846-8611 or 503-846-4598). Meeting Protocol The Board of Commissioners welcomes public attendance and participation at its meetings. Anyone wishing to speak on an agenda item at a regular business meeting should feel free to do so.

In doing so, the Board asks that the following guidelines be observed: 1.Please follow sign-in procedures located on the table by the entrance to the auditorium. 2.When your name is announced, please be seated at the table in front and state your name and home address for the record. 3.Groups or organizations wishing to make a presentation are asked to designate one spokesperson in the interest of time and to avoid repetition. 4.When more than one citizen is heard on any matter, please avoid repetition in your comments. Careful attention to the previous speaker’s remarks will be helpful in this regard. For some time after our new website release, Washington County will be operating two websites (old and new)as we migrate in a group-by-group fashion.

You may find that bookmarks and links you have saved that went to specifc County web pages no longer work. We're doing our best to redirect old links to content that has moved to the NEW Website. In some cases we may have decided NOT to include the content in the NEW Website. Update: We have been fully migrated to the new website for some time now. However, you may still find a bookmark or link that you have saved that may result in an error as it tries to reach our old server.

Step One: Apply for a site evaluation. The site evaluation determines if a site is acceptable. If the site is acceptable, the site evaluation identifies the best location, type and size of system for the undeveloped property. Step Two: Submit an application for construction/installation permit. Once the application is received, the documents will be reviewed and either approved or denied within two to five business days.

If approved, a construction/installation permit is issued. Step Three: Construction/Installation permit is issued. Once you receive the permit, you may begin installation of the septic system.

You are required to submit a request for inspection after the installation is complete, but before the system is backfilled. Step Four: After the inspection is completed and approved, backfill the installation. An authorization evaluates if the existing sewage disposal system is adequate for a specific use. This can include reconnecting to, changing the use of, or increasing the projected daily sewage flow of an existing septic system.

Most notices require a field visit. Authorization evaluations are usually completed in ten business days. A file review is required for additions to existing buildings, such as, construction of outbuildings, swimming pools, decks, etc., to assure that the placements of these structures do not infringe on any portion of the existing septic system or the replacement area. A file review is completed within two to five business days after we receive a completed application, plot plan, and the authorization of representative form (if applicable). Permits expire one year after the date of issuance and may be renewed or reinstated by the original permittee one time only. They must be renewed or reinstated within one year of the expiration date of the original permit and will expire one year after the original permit expiration date.

Permits may be transferred from the original permittee to a new property owner if the transfer is completed before the original permit expires, and no changes in the permit are needed. Otherwise, a new permit is required.

A transferred permit carries the same expiration date as the original permit. Note: Fee for renewal, reinstatement, or transfer of a permit is less than that of a new permit, see fee schedule. Washington County operates and maintains three parks within its boundaries. Metzger Park Local Improvement District, located at 8400 S.W. Hemlock, Portland, OR 97223 Scoggins Valley Park/Henry Hagg Lake, located at 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Rd. Gaston, OR 97119 Eagle Landing, 1/2 acre canoe & kayak access port on the Tualatin River, located at 26001 SW Rainbow Lane, Hillsboro, OR 97123 General Park information on County operated Parks can be obtained by dialing (503)359-5732 Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (closed during the lunch hour - noon to 1:00). Our engineers look for certain conditions on the road surface before deciding what to do and when to do it.

Loss of aggregate, certain types of cracking and other signs of stress are good indicators of what’s going on beneath the pavement, as well as the surface condition. We use sophisticated computer software that considers each road’s condition, prior maintenance history, and traffic loads to help us evaluate the most cost-effective treatment. Then, of course, we look at available funding, other projects in the area that might impact the road, and throw in a good dose of common sense. Since there are always more roads to pave than money to pave them, we wind up with a solid list of worthy candidates every year. Many years ago the Board of County Commissioners recognized that we do not receive sufficient revenue to meet the needs of our entire transportation system, so they set up a priority ranking system.

The strategy is to maintain the heavily traveled roads that most of us use every day to move people and freight from one part of the county to another. Local neighborhood roads are given the lowest priority for repair.

The main roads carry heavy loads - trucks, busses and thousands of cars every day. Without regular maintenance they quickly deteriorate, affecting residents, emergency service providers and commerce. On the other hand local roads are used primarily by adjacent residents. Even when these roads fall into disrepair, they rarely present a safety issue and have minimal impact on the overall health of the transportation system. With over 250 miles of gravel roads in Washington County’s road maintenance inventory, the county cannot fund the cost of paving them all.

Outside funding is needed to pay for this work. Assuming your road is not on the gravel road upgrade list where the county covers the cost, the neighborhood or a group must pay for it. Here are some specific issues and questions that should be considered. First, as an alternative, you can elect to have a dust abatement product applied. This is a relatively low cost treatment that is usually done by a contractor.

Last year’s costs (2009) were about $1 per running foot for an average 18- to 20-foot-wide road. The durability or life expectancy of the product, usually lignin sulfonate, is affected by rain after it is applied and the amount of traffic using the road.

Under ideal conditions, dust abatement may last the entire season. If dust abatement won’t work or if the annual cost just doesn’t make good economic sense, you may want to consider a paving project.

Paving can be either a chip seal or hot-mix, it can be done through a local improvement district or as a cooperative project, and it can be done by or through the county or by you acquiring a right-of-way permit and hiring an approved contractor. A local improvement district (LID) is the method most commonly used to pave a gravel road. Washington County adopted the LID process in Chapter 3.20 of the Washington County Code. It is petition based (the county prepares the petition, the neighborhood representative is responsible for gathering the signatures) and it requires a total of five Board of Commissioners meetings to finalize a project. The advantage of an LID is that, while it only takes a majority of the benefiting parties to approve the project, everyone pays their fair share. Another very attractive advantage is that payment can be made over a ten-year period.

The disadvantage is that it is a long process; the petition needs to be completed by December for the project to be considered for the following summer’s work program. It also costs a little more for the establishment of the LID. Finally, it may tend to alienate the neighbors who don’t want the project but are forced to participate. A cooperative project is much simpler and less time consuming than an LID. It is typically used when there is one or just a few individuals that are interested in a project.

It requires that the estimated cost of the work be collected and deposited in an account with Washington County prior to any work starting. Commitments of this type typically need to be made to the county by March in order for us to get it on our work program for construction that year. The next choice is the surfacing material. In most cases, a chip seal (also known as a bituminous surface treatment or as an oil mat) is the preferred alternative. It is comprised of three layers of closely controlled amounts of oil and rock. While not classified as a structural component, it is common in the county, especially on low volume (less than 300 to 400 vehicles per day) and light use (few trucks).

Last year’s costs (2011) were $15.00 per square yard, or about $150,000 per mile, with preparation costs separate. An asphalt concrete (hot mix) surface provides a higher level of service than a chip seal, usually has a better look, and is approximately two to three times as costly.

It may be considered as a better choice by the neighborhood or may be required because of the amount of traffic anticipated. Finally, the neighborhood can elect to have the county do the work (chip seal); hire their own contractor to apply a chip seal, subject to county construction standards; have the county add their paving onto the annual county overlay contract; or hire their own contractor working according to the county specifications.

So, there are four sets of choices to be made: 1. LID or COOP 2. Chip seal or hot mix asphalt 3. County or Contract 4. County management or the neighborhood acts as a 'prime contractor.' For 80 to 90 percent of these types of projects undertaken in Washington County, the work is done as an LID, a chip seal is applied, with Washington County doing the work and serving as the prime contractor.

Hopefully, this summary of what you need to know and consider if you are thinking about having your gravel road upgraded has been helpful to you. If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss a particular project, please contact Victoria Saager, Management Analyst II, at victoria_saager@co.washington.or.us or at (503) 846-7616. See also: • •.