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Your Chance to Enhance -- CEP APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY 3/30!
The Community Enhancement Program (CEP) is an opportunity for non-profit groups, committees, or organizations to participate in enhancing the community.
Applications are being accepted during the month of March for eligible projects meeting one or more of the following criteria:
- Enhance appearance and cleanliness of the area.
- Preserve or improve natural, cultural or recreational resources for public enjoyment.
- Improve public safety.
- Improve transportation including pedestrian and bike routes.
- Improve viability of commercial, industrial, and residential areas.
The project must be completed within the urban growth boundary. If the project meets one or more of the above criteria, the following factors will be considered in the evaluation process:
- The amount of matching funds.
- The number of benefiting residents.
- Future costs associated with the project.
- The amount of public support.
- The correlation between the project and the Vision Statement.
The complete application packet with instructions is available at City Hall, 1924 Council Street, or online. Applications will be accepted through March 30, 2012.
Questions may be directed to Paul Downey, Administrative Services Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 503.992.3200 or Beverly Maughan, Assistant to City Manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 503.992.3234.

