SLCFR News

Invitation to Bid

Station 201 Bathroom Remodel

In accordance with Policy A-2 Fiscal Policy, the District is seeking bids from qualified contractors for a bathroom remodel at 233 Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove (Station 201). The remodel project includes renovation of an existing bathroom to include a shower stall. The project area may be viewed by interested contractors Mon-Fri from 8am to 4pm PST or by appointment. To be considered qualified, the party submitting the bid must provide proof of their Oregon CCB license, bond, and insurance. All bids must be in writing and include a good faith estimate of costs including permits, construction materials, labor costs and any other projected expenses associated with the project.

Bids must be submitted by Thursday November 17, 2022, at 5pm PST. Incomplete bids will not be considered. The Board of Directors will review the bids and may make an award at their regular business meeting on Thursday November 17, 2022. Notice of the public meeting will be posted on the District’s website www.southlanefire.org.

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Attn: Chief Wooten

233 Harrison Ave

Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Measure 20-338 proposes renewing a 5 year local option levy at a rate of $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed value to be used for District Operations. If the measure is renewed, the District will be able to maintain it’s current staffing and operations capability.

A “YES” vote would maintain the District’s current level of service including staffed 24/7 paramedic level ambulance service in Cottage Grove and Creswell

SLCF&R Facts:

¨District staff responds to 5,000 calls for help every year.

¨The District serves an area of about 132 square miles.

¨The District provides Ambulance service to 800 square miles.

¨The District operates 4 fire stations, 2 are operated 24 hours a day.

¨The District has the second lowest permanent tax rate in Lane County for a Fire District.

¨The District employs staff of 27 full time employees, supplemented by reserve (volunteers) and resident (student) personnel.

CERT ORIENTATION CLASS AND Q AND A WILL BE MONDAY OCTOBER 3, 2022 AT 6:30PM AT STATION 201 LOCATED AT 233 E. HARRISON AVE COTTAGE GROVE OR 97424.

South Lane County Fire and Rescue will be having a Regular Board Meeting on September 22, 2022 at 7:00pm at Station 201 located at 233 E. Harrison Ave. Cottage Grove, OR.

Movie Night was initially scheduled for September 9th and 10th, 2022. Unfortunately there will be extreme weather this weekend to include extreme heat and high winds forecast for the time of the event.

We are dedicated to providing a fun night while ensuring the safety of all who attend. We have decided to postpone Movie Night to the following weekend; September 16th and 17th.

At the time of writing the forecast is more favorable and temperatures should be more comfortable. We hope to see you on the 16th or 17th!