Author: Annette Powers
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Community Event and Attraction Funding Available
Community Event and Attraction Funding Available Union County is currently accepting applications for community events or attractions designed to increase economic growth and impact tourism within Union County. Funding for this program is made available through county-collected transient tax funds. Applications are being accepted for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 as well…
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MERA Joint Advisory Committee Meeting
MERA Joint Advisory Committee Meeting Notice The MERA Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Misener Conference Room located at 1001 4th street in La Grande. All meetings of this committee are open to the public. Agenda can be viewed here: Agenda Posted January 31, 2023
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Title III Applications Available for Public Comment
NOTICE OF COMMENT PERIOD TITLE III Projects (PL 115-141) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Union County Board of Commissioners are considering the following projects for funding under Title III of P.L. 115-141: Union County Search and Rescue – $12,412; UTV cab enclosure, heater, and repair; a lightweight technical rescue system kit; and one…
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MERA Red Apple Forest Project Update
MERA Red Apple Forest Improvement Project 2022 The Union County Commissioners accepted the bid by ReedCo Inc. at the County Commission meeting held on January 5, 2022 for forest thinning and mastication on approximately 300 acres of Mt. Emily Recreation Area (MERA). The project will primarily take place during the winter months of 2022 and…
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2022 Business Assistance Grant
March 2, 2022 Grant Funds Available to Union County Businesses The Union County Business Assistance Grant Program 2022 has a total of $500,000 available due to federal funding received from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund. Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible business may be awarded subject to available funding and number of…
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Title III Applications Accepted
NOTICE OF PROJECT APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE Title III Projects – PL 115-141 Union County is currently accepting project applications for funding under Title III of PL 115-141. Categories of funding include 1) Firewise Communities Program; 2) Search, Rescue and other Emergency Services; 3) Emergency Services Training and Equipment Purchases; and 4) Community Wildfire Protection Plans. Applications…
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Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee Meeting
The Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee will meet Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting will be to review completed applications submitted by the deadline of November 1 and recommend awards. In a continuing effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this meeting will be held via ZOOM teleconferencing.…
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County Updates Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Union County Updates Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Union County is currently in the process of updating the Union County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP). The plan allows the participating jurisdictions eligibility to apply for federal funding towards natural hazard mitigation projects. The local planning process included a wide range of representatives from city and…
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Regulated Use Fire Season Ends for 2021
Union County Ends Regulated Use Fire Season for 2021 The Union County Regulated Use Fire Season has ended for 2021 as specified by county ordinance. The county ordinance may be read in entirety at www.union-county.org/emergency-services. The use of burn barrels, improved fire pits and fire appliances are allowed without a permit but must meet the…
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Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques
Compensation Available for Wolf Depredation Techniques Grant funding is currently available to Union County livestock producers for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention techniques designed to minimize conflicts between wolves and livestock. To be considered for funding, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021. The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Advisory Committee…