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City of Estacada
100

How are city councilors selected to serve?

They are elected by residents every 2 years 

100

What does public works manage?

Parks, water, and city roads.

100

Who proposes the budget 

Who approves it 

Budget Committee 

City Council 

100

Population 

5,700

200

How are comissions established?

By ordinance or resolution of the council.

200

Who is Estacada's current City Manager 

Melanie Wagner 

200

2 ways you can give input on the budget 

1. Go to city council meetings 

2. Go to budget committee meetings 

3. Pay attention to local news during budget season (march-may)

200

What year was the city Established

1905

300

3 parts of the Mayor's Role

Political Head of City Government

elected by city residents, 

sits on city council, 

the mayor is a voting member of the council 

has no veto authority.

300

What are three services offered by the library 

1. Community Rooms 

2. Mobile Library

3. Events for all ages

4. Printing, Copying, and Computer Use 

5. Books, movies, magazines 

300

3 Budget Expenses 

Employee salaries

Public safety 

Parks 

Infrastructure projects 

300

State Senate District

26

400
Three Types of Government 

Could Include: 

Federal 

State 

County

State 

School District 

Special Districts

Regional Government 

400

3 Characteristics of the Council 

 elected; to set the vision and values of the community into motion

  • meet minimum 1x/month
  •  have a majority of members present to establish a quorum 
  • Receive affirmative votes from majority of the quorum to pass an ordinance or resolution
400

3 Revenue Sources 

Property taxes 

Various fees for services or permits

Local taxes like a lodging tax or liquor tax

Grants 

Intergovernmental revenue

400

State House District 

51

500

Home Rule 

How much a city can set policy and manage its affairs without the need to obtain permission from the state government.

500

3 characteristics of city manager role`

 the administrative head of the city government. 

  • responsible to city council for proper administration of all city business. 
  • The city manager will assist the mayor and council in the development of city policies, and carry out policies established by ordinances and resolutions.
500

2 Types of Funds

  • General Fund
    • The biggest operating fund of a city. 
    • Revenue from property taxes, permit fees, intergovernmental revenue

Enterprise Fund

  • The business operations of your city (water, sewer, stormwater, or other utilities.)
  • Capital Projects Fund
    • Major infrastructure projects (bridges, buildings, or major construction.) 
    • Long-term projects
500

Three largest employing industries in Estacada

Manufacturing, construction, Health care and Social Assistance.