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Purpose

To make certain that the decisions on the acceptance of gift and donation offers are made in a timely, consistent manner and are appropriate in terms of both the nature of the facilities and purposes of the Library.

The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library acknowledges the great importance of private gifts and donations to the Library's future development and growth. Such gifts take many forms, come from various sources, and are made for a variety of purposes. 

Purpose

To provide guidelines in the solicitation, expenditure, and reporting of funds donated through the utility bill for park improvements and the Youth Park Corps Program.           

a.   The City Council has approved the solicitation of funds as part of and through the City Services Bill.

b.   These funds are necessary to support the employment of youth 14 to 16 years of age to work in the parks and on beautification projects.

The Corvallis Farmers Market is a beloved tradition for residents and visitors, offering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere to all who come to experience its charm.

Visit Corvallis is a private non-profit destination organization marketing Corvallis and Benton County.

Downtown Corvallis Organization (DCO) promotes downtown as the cultural center of the community.

Downtown Corvallis is home to some of the most historic buildings and vibrant businesses in Benton County. The map provided below aims to provide some idea of Downtown Corvallis Boundaries with the areas marked CMU-3 considered the core of Downtown Corvallis.

Purpose

Volunteers play a vital role in delivering services to our community.  The City of Corvallis is firmly committed to the safety and well-being of our volunteers.  Additionally, the City provides insurance coverage which protects the City and our volunteers and ensures volunteers are informed of their responsibilities and those of the City.

Scope

This Policy applies to all City Departments.

March 20, 2026 - The Corvallis Fire Department has successfully completed a community wildfire risk reduction project serving a manufactured home community within the Corvallis Rural Fire Protection District, funded through an Oregon State Fire Marshal Community Wildfire Risk Reduction (CWRR) grant.

The video from the March 17 community grants webinar is now available to view online. Grant applicants are encouraged to review the video to learn more about the two grant programs that are accepting applications through March 31.

⏩ Watch the video on the City of Corvallis Vimeo page.

Corvallis, OR - For the tenth time since becoming accredited in March of 1995, the Corvallis Police Department has once again been awarded CALEA reaccreditation, marking an incredible milestone of 30 consecutive years of accredited status. Founded in 1979, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) law enforcement accreditation process focuses on standards that provide best practices related to life, health, and safety procedures, and is considered the gold standard in police accreditation.