The City of Corvallis Public Works Department will begin a major project this summer to replace two large water pipelines that cross the Marys River and deliver treated drinking water to the north and northwest portions of Corvallis.
The Corvallis Police Department has compiled a number of need-to-know ordinances for residents and visitors. These ordinances are enforced by the Corvallis Police Department.
This is not an all-encompassing list of City ordinances. Community members are encouraged to review the complete Corvallis Municipal Code and the Livability Code for additional information.
In the fall of 2017, CPD's Community Livability Unit unveiled an alcohol awareness educational campaign in partnership with the Benton County Health Department and Oregon State University. The partnership worked with the Madison Avenue Collective, a local marketing and design firm, to develop an educational campaign which would resonate with people ages 18 to 25.
After months of collaboration, the campaign began. Posters and handouts were distributed across Oregon State University, at local alcohol retailers and restaurants, as well as various convenience and grocery stores.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (C.P.T.E.D. pronounced as "Sep-ted") is a proactive crime fighting technique in which the proper design and effective use of parks, open spaces, buildings and surroundings lead to a reduction in crime as well as an improvement in the quality of life for the entire community. While CPTED principles can reduce the opportunity for crime, additional programs should be implemented to tackle the root cause of the crimes affecting the areas where the audits are performed.
Corvallis is home to Oregon State University and faces many of the challenges that are common to large college towns. The Corvallis Police Department acknowledges that students enjoy having a good time during their time in Corvallis, but it's important to respect your neighbors by following local laws. If you and your friends are enjoying a non-disruptive party that doesn't involve criminal activity, you'll probably never hear from CPD – and we want to keep it that way.
The Corvallis Police Department's Community Livability Unit works to keep neighborhoods safe and secure, particularly in areas near the Oregon State University campus. CPD monitors calls for service throughout the City and occasionally issues a Special Response Fee Notice to discourage further criminal behavior at a particular property. Repeated infractions can lead to the property being labeled a Chronic Nuisance Property. Both of these designations are described in detail below.
Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and community members together – over coffee – to discuss issues and learn more about each other. The goal of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and community they serve by building relationships – "one cup at a time.”
The Oregon Department of Transportation will provide a briefing to Historic Resources Commission and City Councilors concerning the Van Buren Bridge Project. This is only a briefing. No decisions will be made. The Mayor, City Councilors, and Historic Resources Commissioners were invited to attend, but their presence is not mandatory. As such, a quorum of the City Council and the Historic Resources Commission may be present.
