Clackamas County celebrates Hispanic Heritage with record turnout
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The Clackamas Board of Commissioners convened for a business meeting on Thursday, with Acting Chair Schroeder leading the session in the absence of Chair Smith and Commissioner West. The meeting was held both in-person and virtually, allowing for public participation.
The agenda included the Housing Authority consent agenda, which was approved unanimously. Key items included a resolution for the Hillside Park redevelopment project, funded through various sources without utilizing county general funds.
The Board then moved on to the Clackamas County consent agenda, which featured several significant approvals. Notably, a contract for technology services was authorized, totaling nearly $200,000, funded through ARPA funds. Additionally, a grant application for the Hackett Creek Culvert Replacement Project was approved, with a total value of approximately $7 million, including matching county road funds.
In the health and human services sector, the Board approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, increasing funding for mental health and addiction services by over $400,000. A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for treatment court programs was also accepted, valued at $2 million over five years.
The meeting highlighted the county's commitment to infrastructure and community services, with no general funds being utilized for these projects. Public communication was limited, with no attendees wishing to testify.
County Administrator Schmidt provided updates on community initiatives, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. He highlighted the success of the recent Fiesta Latina event, which attracted 1,500 attendees, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the opening of the Los Flores housing development was noted, emphasizing the county's partnership with culturally specific organizations to enhance community services.
The meeting concluded with a positive outlook on the county's ongoing projects and community engagement efforts.
The agenda included the Housing Authority consent agenda, which was approved unanimously. Key items included a resolution for the Hillside Park redevelopment project, funded through various sources without utilizing county general funds.
The Board then moved on to the Clackamas County consent agenda, which featured several significant approvals. Notably, a contract for technology services was authorized, totaling nearly $200,000, funded through ARPA funds. Additionally, a grant application for the Hackett Creek Culvert Replacement Project was approved, with a total value of approximately $7 million, including matching county road funds.
In the health and human services sector, the Board approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, increasing funding for mental health and addiction services by over $400,000. A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for treatment court programs was also accepted, valued at $2 million over five years.
The meeting highlighted the county's commitment to infrastructure and community services, with no general funds being utilized for these projects. Public communication was limited, with no attendees wishing to testify.
County Administrator Schmidt provided updates on community initiatives, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. He highlighted the success of the recent Fiesta Latina event, which attracted 1,500 attendees, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the opening of the Los Flores housing development was noted, emphasizing the county's partnership with culturally specific organizations to enhance community services.
The meeting concluded with a positive outlook on the county's ongoing projects and community engagement efforts.
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