City holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Friday of Round Up, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Anyone who wishes to solicit in the City of Adams (fundraiser/nonprofits are exempt) must have a permit from City Hall.
Burn Ban Lifted in Adams
The East Umatilla Rural Fire Department has lifted the burn ban for residential burn piles and burn barrels. You call 541-566-2311 or go to the site and get your free burn permit for 2016. Please be aware of the burn rules listed on the fire department website.
November Vote for Adams Residents
The East Umatilla County Health District wants to serve the citizens of East County with professional ambulance services. The board has decided to put forward two ballot measures (30-122 and 30-120) to voters for the November, 2016 election. The board believes that passing these measures, which will call for the redistricting of the tax area and increased funding ($1.00 per $1,000), is the best approach to providing timely and professional care for the districts’ medical emergencies for many years to come. All ballot measures must pass in order for the continuation of East County’s emergency services.
Our History
The East County district was formed in 1988 and was allowed to receive taxes from what is known as the Athena-Weston School District boundary. The district has the responsibility to provide service to what is known as ASA -5 (Ambulance Service Area). ASA-5 includes a large portion of the geographical area encompassing the cities of Athena, Weston, Helix and Adams, as well as the Tollgate area, which is a much larger area than the school district boundary.
The Reality
• Current levels of staffing do not meet the needs of a 24/7 service. Additional ambulance personnel must be hired to provide the needed coverage while a volunteer force continues to be developed
• In order to be considered an ALS provider, additional money is needed to bring our services to the level necessary to be truly considered ALS providers
• Ambulances must be outfitted with state and/or federally approved equipment—upgrading and replacing said equipment costs monies but are also necessary for providing efficient and appropriate care for citizens
• Ambulances must be maintained at certain minimum levels—replacing ambulances are expenses that must be budgeted for
The Ballot Measures
1. Ballot Measure 30-122 concerns the dissolution of the current district which by law has to happen before the reformation can take place.
2. Ballot Measure 30-120 will be asking voters to approve the formation of the new district and change the permanent tax rate from the current $.14 per $1,000 to $1.00 per $1,000.
Until the ballot measures pass, the District will continue to be covered and mutual aid agreements will continue to stay in place.
What are the end results?
There is peace of mind in knowing that quality and efficient care is available only minutes away. Accidents, illness, and trauma happen and when families, friends, and communities are affected, citizens can be assured that emergency services appropriate to meet any need, will respond quickly and with the equipment needed to save lives. Additionally, all those who are within the new district will be paying for essential services that make our communities stronger, safer, and more livable.
With the approval of the ballot measures, which both must pass in order to be implemented, changes in the ambulance board become necessary. A new board of directors will be needed to lead the East Umatilla County Health District. These will be “at large” positions, but it is our hope that all four cities will put forward people to serve.
Additional news articles will be published in local newspapers with fuller information concerning these ballot measures. Additionally, the articles will be available on the East Umatilla County Health District’s website @ http://www.euchd.com/.
Please contact the president of the board, Vickie Jackson or Administrator Mark Moore for any additional information or to answer questions.
The East Umatilla County Health District wants to serve the citizens of East County with professional ambulance services. The board has decided to put forward two ballot measures (30-122 and 30-120) to voters for the November, 2016 election. The board believes that passing these measures, which will call for the redistricting of the tax area and increased funding ($1.00 per $1,000), is the best approach to providing timely and professional care for the districts’ medical emergencies for many years to come. All ballot measures must pass in order for the continuation of East County’s emergency services.
Our History
The East County district was formed in 1988 and was allowed to receive taxes from what is known as the Athena-Weston School District boundary. The district has the responsibility to provide service to what is known as ASA -5 (Ambulance Service Area). ASA-5 includes a large portion of the geographical area encompassing the cities of Athena, Weston, Helix and Adams, as well as the Tollgate area, which is a much larger area than the school district boundary.
The Reality
• Current levels of staffing do not meet the needs of a 24/7 service. Additional ambulance personnel must be hired to provide the needed coverage while a volunteer force continues to be developed
• In order to be considered an ALS provider, additional money is needed to bring our services to the level necessary to be truly considered ALS providers
• Ambulances must be outfitted with state and/or federally approved equipment—upgrading and replacing said equipment costs monies but are also necessary for providing efficient and appropriate care for citizens
• Ambulances must be maintained at certain minimum levels—replacing ambulances are expenses that must be budgeted for
The Ballot Measures
1. Ballot Measure 30-122 concerns the dissolution of the current district which by law has to happen before the reformation can take place.
2. Ballot Measure 30-120 will be asking voters to approve the formation of the new district and change the permanent tax rate from the current $.14 per $1,000 to $1.00 per $1,000.
Until the ballot measures pass, the District will continue to be covered and mutual aid agreements will continue to stay in place.
What are the end results?
There is peace of mind in knowing that quality and efficient care is available only minutes away. Accidents, illness, and trauma happen and when families, friends, and communities are affected, citizens can be assured that emergency services appropriate to meet any need, will respond quickly and with the equipment needed to save lives. Additionally, all those who are within the new district will be paying for essential services that make our communities stronger, safer, and more livable.
With the approval of the ballot measures, which both must pass in order to be implemented, changes in the ambulance board become necessary. A new board of directors will be needed to lead the East Umatilla County Health District. These will be “at large” positions, but it is our hope that all four cities will put forward people to serve.
Additional news articles will be published in local newspapers with fuller information concerning these ballot measures. Additionally, the articles will be available on the East Umatilla County Health District’s website @ http://www.euchd.com/.
Please contact the president of the board, Vickie Jackson or Administrator Mark Moore for any additional information or to answer questions.
Water Meter Maintenance
In Adams, it is the homeowners responsibility to care and clean their water meter box. To assist the reader, please keep the meter box free of garbage cans, boxes, piles of yard waste, or parked vehicles. Please do not install fences or plant trees or shrubs which restrict access to your meter or they may need to be removed.
It is very common for meter boxes to become filled with dirt, leaves and other yard debris. There are many factors contributing to this; meter boxes are generally slightly lower than ground level and are also typically at lower spots in your yard, so all run-off makes it into the meter box, insect or rodent activity or the result of slamming down the meter box lid.
Make sure that you can see the pipe, meter and turn off in the box. Clear the box of spider webs, leaves and rodents. Wipe off the meter glass. Maintain the area around the box to keep weeds down and the lid opening easily.
Dirt over the meter does not mean your meter is not being read. Your meter reading has to be entered into a book in order to be billed and cannot be estimated by the meter reader. When you meter is found unreadable due to dirt, debris and spider webs, it takes the reader extra time to clean out and read your meter. You may be billed for the clean out too.
If you have further questions or need help cleaning out a meter contact City Hall at 541-566-9380.
In Adams, it is the homeowners responsibility to care and clean their water meter box. To assist the reader, please keep the meter box free of garbage cans, boxes, piles of yard waste, or parked vehicles. Please do not install fences or plant trees or shrubs which restrict access to your meter or they may need to be removed.
It is very common for meter boxes to become filled with dirt, leaves and other yard debris. There are many factors contributing to this; meter boxes are generally slightly lower than ground level and are also typically at lower spots in your yard, so all run-off makes it into the meter box, insect or rodent activity or the result of slamming down the meter box lid.
Make sure that you can see the pipe, meter and turn off in the box. Clear the box of spider webs, leaves and rodents. Wipe off the meter glass. Maintain the area around the box to keep weeds down and the lid opening easily.
Dirt over the meter does not mean your meter is not being read. Your meter reading has to be entered into a book in order to be billed and cannot be estimated by the meter reader. When you meter is found unreadable due to dirt, debris and spider webs, it takes the reader extra time to clean out and read your meter. You may be billed for the clean out too.
If you have further questions or need help cleaning out a meter contact City Hall at 541-566-9380.
Clean Meter Not clean meter Not clean meter
City Data
For more data go to http://www.city-data.com/city/Adams-Oregon.html
Population in 2013: 348 (0% urban, 100% rural). Population change since 2000: +17.2%
Males: 166 (47.8%) Females: 182 (52.2%)
Median resident age: 42.6 years Oregon median age: 39.1 yearsZip codes: 97810.
Estimated median household income in 2013: $76,865 (it was $42,500 in 2000) Adams:$76,865 OR:$50,251
Estimated per capita income in 2013: $25,805 (it was $14,974 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2013: $160,259 (it was $93,800 in 2000)
Adams:$160,259 OR:$229,700 Mean prices in 2013: All housing units: $161,045; Detached houses: $190,686; Mobile homes: $61,066Median gross rent in 2013: $922.
Incorporated in 1893 Elevation: 1513 feet Land area: 0.34 square miles. Population density: 1,011 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in Adams:
Percentage of family households: This city: 69.2% Whole state: 63.4% Percentage of households with unmarried partners: This city: 8.3% Whole state: 8.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $1,562 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2013: $810 (0.8%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (41.6 miles , pop. 54,693).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (197.8 miles , pop. 529,121).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (808.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).
Nearest cities: Athena, OR (2.2 miles ), Cayuse, OR (2.5 miles) , Reservation, OR (2.5 miles ), Kirkpatrick, OR (2.7 miles) , Helix, OR (2.7 miles) ,Weston, OR (2.7 miles ), Mission, OR (3.0 miles ), Gopher Flats, OR (3.2 miles ).
Latitude: 45.77 N, Longitude: 118.56 W
Unemployment in June 2014:
Here: 6.8% Oregon: 6.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+33.2%).
Most common industries in 2013 (%)
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1
Population in 2013: 348 (0% urban, 100% rural). Population change since 2000: +17.2%
Males: 166 (47.8%) Females: 182 (52.2%)
Median resident age: 42.6 years Oregon median age: 39.1 yearsZip codes: 97810.
Estimated median household income in 2013: $76,865 (it was $42,500 in 2000) Adams:$76,865 OR:$50,251
Estimated per capita income in 2013: $25,805 (it was $14,974 in 2000)
Estimated median house or condo value in 2013: $160,259 (it was $93,800 in 2000)
Adams:$160,259 OR:$229,700 Mean prices in 2013: All housing units: $161,045; Detached houses: $190,686; Mobile homes: $61,066Median gross rent in 2013: $922.
Incorporated in 1893 Elevation: 1513 feet Land area: 0.34 square miles. Population density: 1,011 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in Adams:
- High school or higher: 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
- Unemployed: 3.3%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes
- Never married: 26.1%
- Now married: 59.0%
- Separated: 3.4%
- Widowed: 3.5%
- Divorced: 8.0%
Percentage of family households: This city: 69.2% Whole state: 63.4% Percentage of households with unmarried partners: This city: 8.3% Whole state: 8.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2013: $1,562 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2013: $810 (0.8%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Kennewick, WA (41.6 miles , pop. 54,693).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Portland, OR (197.8 miles , pop. 529,121).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (808.0 miles , pop. 3,694,820).
Nearest cities: Athena, OR (2.2 miles ), Cayuse, OR (2.5 miles) , Reservation, OR (2.5 miles ), Kirkpatrick, OR (2.7 miles) , Helix, OR (2.7 miles) ,Weston, OR (2.7 miles ), Mission, OR (3.0 miles ), Gopher Flats, OR (3.2 miles ).
Latitude: 45.77 N, Longitude: 118.56 W
Unemployment in June 2014:
Here: 6.8% Oregon: 6.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+33.2%).
Most common industries in 2013 (%)
- Construction (25%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (21%)
- Manufacturing (17%)
- Transportation and warehousing (7%)
- Retail trade (6%)
- Health care and social assistance (6%)
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
- Management occupations (27%)
- Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (16%)
- Transportation occupations (14%)
- Construction and extraction occupations (13%)
- Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (9%)
- Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations (5%)
- Business and financial operations occupations (4%)
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1
