Community & Economic Development
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of La Grande’s Urban Renewal Agency has received an Oregon Coalition Brownfields Cleanup Fund grant to complete the IOOF/State Theater Property cleanup. The Portland, Oregon firm AMEC Environment & Infrastructure is the General Contractor for the project. The project is estimated to run from June 1 to August 1, 2012.
To see the entire PUBLIC NOTICE, click here.
To see a FACT SHEET on the project, click here.
To interact with a COMMENT FORM on the project, click here.
To see a PROJECT HISTORY document, click here.
Project Detour and Staging Plan. Draft Remedial Action Plan (RAP). Updated Phase One Environmental Assessment (10/11)
Other project-related documents will be posted here soon as they become available.
_END PUBLIC NOTICE_
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The Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for managing and planning for the Community's growth and development. An integrated approach ensures the highest level of customer service and the creation of a business-friendly environment that encourages economic growth and sustainability. The Department oversees the La Grande Main Street program and administering building and development standards for the City of La Grande, including the integrity of the La Grande Historic District.
In addition to these responsibilities, this Department provides staff support to the La Grande Main Street Committees, Building Board of Appeals, La Grande Planning Commission, the La Grande Landmarks Commission and the Urban Renewal Advisory Commission.
The Community and Economic Development Department is comprised of the following Divisions:
- Oversees the implementation of the Urban Renewal Plan, the Economic Development Plan and the Main Street program; works in partnership with other local, regional and statewide economic resources.
- Oversees Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and related Permits for all Commercial, Industrial and Residential construction in Union County and all municipal jurisdictions within Union County.
- Oversees all Land Use Standards related to Residential, Commercial and Industrial development within the City of La Grande and its Urban Growth Boundary.
Also see: Connections for Business
