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As a public service, the Light & Power Department will install informational banners that announce an event of general interest to the community. The event can be sponsored by a club, association, or other non-profit organization, or by local government. Banners may not advocate a political position, candidate, or party and may not state any religious belief or doctrine.
Banners may be displayed for a week at a time from Monday to Monday at one location:
- Across Pacific Avenue near the Post Office.
Banners must be constructed according to the specifications listed below.
Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be made more than 90 days in advance of the date to hang the banner. Filling out the Banner Application DOES NOT guarantee a reservation in the banner calendar. In addition to filling out the Banner Application, you MUST call 503.992.3250 to check calendar availability.
EXHIBIT A: CITY OF FOREST GROVE LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR INSTALLATION OF INFORMATIONAL STREET BANNERS
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The City of Forest Grove wishes to collaborate with local non-profits and local governments to promote events occurring within the Forest Grove School District by installing informational banners at the Pacific Avenue banner pole location. By promoting local events, this City program helps achieve the Council’s values and goals of inclusive engagement, community safety, and expanded recreation opportunities that increase quality of life and sustain a happy and healthy community.
ELIGIBILITY
Organizations eligible to partner with the City on this program are non-profits located in the Forest Grove School District and established under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and local governments within the Forest Grove School District. Both the organization and the event must be located and occur within the School District. The event must be of general interest to the community and be open to the public. The City of Forest Grove will make all final decisions regarding if the event and organization aligns with the City’s values and goals for this program.
BANNER MESSAGE
The banners must promote the local event and specify a time and a place in which the event will occur. The City will not select banners that:
- Promote or advocate for a political opinion, candidate, or position
- Promote or advocate for a religion or religious belief
- Promote or advertise for-profit products, events, activities or organizations
PROCEDURES AND OPERATING POLICIES:
- Invitation. Organizations wishing to participate shall complete a participation request form, included as Attachment A and submit it to the Light and Power Department for selection. All sections of Attachment A must be filled out fully and completely to be considered. Once selected, the organization must comply with the City’s policies.
- Clearance of Wording: Clearance for wording and purpose of the banner shall be obtained from the Light and Power Department at the time of scheduling. Banner construction and intended use and message must comply with the terms of this program. The City may require edits or revisions.
- Banner Construction: Banners must be constructed to the specifications described on Attachment B in regard to materials, reinforcing, dimensions and air vents. Substandard banners will not be installed. The Light and Power Department will provide proper devices to support the banner. The Light and Power Department will not be responsible for banner damage during installation, removal or while suspended.
- Schedule: Scheduling of dates and locations must be arranged through the Light and Power Department office at 503-992-3250. Arrangements may be made not more than 3-months prior to the desired date of hanging the banner.
- Delivery and Pickup: Banners scheduled for installation must be delivered to the Light and Power office at least one week prior to installation and picked up within one week after removal. The Department will not be responsible for lost banners nor will it store banners past that time period.
- Time of Display: Banners are installed and removed on Mondays and will be displayed for a one-week period.
Revised 6/2024