Businesses in Ontario can now apply for up to $500 of matching grant funds to improve security measures at their physical locations. During the FY 21-22 Budget Committee Meetings, the committee approved $25,000 for this program. Guidelines and applications are available now here.

By: Ontario City Council
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM
Subject: Project Turnkey
Location: Ontario City Hall

The City of Ontario is requesting applications for appointment from residents of Ontario to sit on an Ad-Hoc Code Enforcement Regulations Committee to review and propose changes to the existing regulations. Applicants must be a resident within the city limits of Ontario

The committee will be comprised of both citizens at large and City Councilors. The group will begin meeting as soon as a full committee has been established. These positions are voluntary, appointments will be made by the Ontario City Council, and will become effective immediately upon appointment. Meetings will be held in the evening at Ontario City Hall, for approximately two hours per meeting.

The city requires submission of an application for appointment, which can be found on the city’s website, from the City Hall front reception desk, or by contacting City Hall at 541-881-3200 to request one be mailed. Submit the application to: Tori Barnett, MMC, City Recorder, City of Ontario, 444 SW 4th Street, Ontario, Oregon, 97914, or email at tori.barnett@ontariooregon.org. Deadline for submitting applications: July 20, 2021.

Hours: Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost:
Free: 6 years and under
$1.00: 7 years and older
$8.00: 10 visit Punch Pass
$30.00:  Season Pass

Find out more at the Ontario Recreation District website!

With the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2021, citizens of Ontario will see one less fee on their utility bill. During budget discussions, the Budget Committee approved to remove the Public Safety fee. The fee was lowered from $5 last year and will be eliminated this year. Citizens will see the charge prorated in their August bill, after which, it will not be billed. 

The Beck-Kiwanis Park tennis courts are being rehabilitated to offer more recreation opportunities for the public. In addition to tennis courts, the update will include a pickleball court. The city is grateful for the partnership with Four Rivers Community School to see this project happen! More updates to come. 

Notice something different Downtown? The roped off hole at Moore Park is being prepared for the pouring of a concrete base which will sit as the foundation for a gazebo. The gazebo will serve as a beautiful meeting point, a spot for shade, and a performance area. 

The city is grateful for the generous donation of the gazebo from the LeBoutillier family. The structure is currently being treated and will go up once the concrete foundation has been poured.