Sewer Department The City of Donald has a unique wastewater collection and treatment process. Each household has its own septic tank where wastewater flows into the tank and is separated into three components: settleable solids (sludge), clarified effluent (liquid), and floatable solids (scum). Both the sludge and the scum are retained in the tank until they’re pumped out by a septic tank cleaning service hired by the City. The liquid passes through the tank into a pump vault chamber composed of a pump, floats, tub, and a control panel. The control panel will be located on the outside wall of your home or building near the tank. The liquids are then pumped to the sewer lagoons located at the west side of town for treatment and disposal. '21 Wastewater Facilities Plan Amendment '19 Wastewater Fa cilities Plan Appendices Utilities Rates & Costs of Service Study Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) System Septic Tank Zoning & Pumping Schedule Sewer Alarms If the alarm on the sewer control box ever sounds, it is your responsibility to call the Water & Sewer Emergency Pager # immediately at 503-301-6479 . Please leave your name, number, address and the nature of the problem. Residents in Brentwood Court and Country Oaks Estates have private systems and must also contact their management.

Hometown Park Improvement Project Project ID: Hometown Park Improvement Project Project Status: Not Started Project Start Date: TBD Site Location: 10730 Main St. NE Estimated Cost for Improvements: $200,000 Funding Source: TBD Project Docs: Prospective Plan Utility Line Map Zoning Map Boundary Map Local Vicinity Map Regional Vicinity Map Project Description: The City of Donald’s Hometown Park is in need of resurfacing and ADA improvements. The Park currently plays a major role in the city’s social infrastructure and is not only a play area for children but a gathering place for community members. This park serves as a vital green space within the community as well as an important asset for community health, environmental sustainability, youth development, economic development, and quality of life. The current surfacing of the park has fallen into a state of disrepair. A project objective is to resurface the park with a rubberized surface that will provide sanitary conditions along with a safer place for children to play. A surface of this nature will also further ADA compatibility, which is another primary objective of this project. Additional ADA compliance will be achieved by providing ADA access from Main Street to the park (which does not currently exist), a pathway around the perimeter of the park, and an ADA accessible seating/resting area within the park. We are estimating $200,000 for this project. The ultimate goals of the Hometown Park Improvement Project are to address the need of and strengthen communal social infrastructure and to ensure park access for the enjoyment of all. Our City Council is 100% supportive of this project in their continuous effort to sustain a healthy and viable community.

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Utility Billing Utility Services Rates Please see the Utility Services Rates for current water & sewer rates, information on how your Utility Bill is calculated, due dates and more. Application for Water and Sewer Service Allow 24 business hours for a new Water & Sewer Accounts. Email completed application above to: CityHall@DonaldOregon.gov or drop off at City Hall in the outdoor Water & Sewer Payment Drop Box along with a $50 non-refundable New Customer Account setup fee. Water Service Disconnection Allow 24 business hours to close a Water & Sewer Account. Email completed Water Service Disconnection request to CityHall@DonaldOregon.gov or drop off at City Hall in the outdoor Water & Sewer Payment Drop Box. Easily pay your Water & Sewer bill online! We've mad e it safe and easy for you to pay your bill online. Sign Up : Click on the button below to be redirected to the online bill pay site where you can sign up for a utility account or make a one-time quick payment. Once you've created an account you can: - Make a Payment - Set up Paperless Billing - View your Bill - See Your Usage History - Look at Your Account History www.DonaldOregon.MerchantTransAct.com Utility Account Change Request Complete the Account Change Form if you want to change account information such as mailing address. Email form to CityHall@DonaldOregon.gov or drop off at City Hall in the outdoor Water & Sewer Payment Box. Notice: The City does not respond to non-emergency water & sewer service calls outside of regular business hours. If your water has been shut-off for nonpayment, payment in full must be received and confirmed by City Staff prior to having service restored. Once payment is confirmed, Public Works will be dispatched to turn the water on during scheduled business hours. Sewer Alarms If the alarm on the sewer control box ever sounds, it is your responsibility to call the Water & Sewer Emergency Pager # immediately at 503-301-6479. Please leave your name, number, address and the nature of the problem. Residents in Brentwood Court and Country Oaks Estates have private systems and must also contact their management.

Donald Municipal Court Next Court Session: T.B.D. If you received a traffic citation AFTER April 1, 2021 please contact Marion County Justice Court for any questions: 503-370-8087. Donald Municipal Court is limited to City ordinances. Donald Municipal Court is typically held on an as-needed basis. Payment Options If you are unable to pay your fine in full, payment plans are available for a $25 setup fee. Monthly payments are determined by a set scale and is non-negotiable. The Court does not send bills or payment reminders. Accepted Payment Methods: Cash Check Cashier's Check Money Order The Court does NOT accept debit/credit cards. Court Contact Information: 10710 Main St. NE PO Box 388 Donald, OR 97020 P: 503-678-5543 F: 503-678-2750 CityHall@DonaldOregon.gov Judge: Lori Coukoulis Donald Municipal Code

Public Works Public Works Director Alonso Limones Email Public Works Operator Jesus Rios Email Public Works Operator Terry Moore Email Design & Construction Standards Storm Drain System Master Plan TMDL Implementation Plan R.O.W. Permit Application Call Before You Dig Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm Public Works Emergency Pager Emergency Pager # 503-301-6479 Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please leave your name, phone number, address and short description of the problem on the recorder and an employee will call you back. Water and Sewer The City is the responsible utility provider for Water and Sewer (Wastewater) Services. Wastewater Treatment Plant Office: 10501 Donald Rd., Donald, OR 97020 Phone: 503-678-1411 Fax: 503-678-6538 Email: PublicWorks@DonaldOregon.gov Water Plant 10983 Rees Street, Donald, OR 97020 Streets and Parks The City provides services for City streets and two parks. Hometown Park: Small playground & restroom 10730 Main Street, Donald, OR 97020 Skate Park & Basketball Courts: 10861 Main Street, Donald, OR 97020

History of Donald, Oregon Established 1912 The Oregon Country was known as an area between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This area was inhabited by the Kalapuyan Indians. The Pacific Fur Company and Northwest Fur Company explored and trapped in the Willamette and Columbia River Valleys. Most of these people were French Canadians and later settled on the prairies which later became known as French Prairie. The town of Donald as we know it today came from a piece of two different land claims. Claim 61 was land of Willard H. Rees and consisted of 640.67 acres. Claim 62 was land of Gustavus A. Cone and consisted of 673.31 acres. A few other first ambitious pioneers, cowboys and farmers in the Donald area were Francis X. Matthieu, William Whitney, St. M. Fackler, James E. Hall and William M. Case. Donald Livery, Feed, & Sales Stable Gustavus A. Cone House Gustavus A. Cone Gustavus A. Cone possessed the admirable qualities of the western pioneers. His grandchildren regarded him as the embodiment of all that was honorable. He owned 640 acres of land where he successfully raised grain and general produce as well as devoting much of his time to breeding short horns and other high-grade stock. He was business savvy, and this led him into a General Mercantile business in Butteville with his eldest son, Benjamin F. Cone, as his business partner. He was instrumental in bringing about the Farmer’s Warehouse Association and filled many positions of trust in the community as an active Republican. Francis Xavier Matthieu Francis Xavier Matthieu was a French-Canadian pioneer who became one of the last surviving members of the first emigrant train to cross the plains. He was one of the most knowledgeable of the history during an interesting period of time and events which led up to the statehood of Oregon. He received a badge as a mark of distinction to the last survivor of the 52 people who voted for the first provisional government west of the Rockies on May 2, 1843. It was known as the Provisional Government of Oregon. Matthieu settled on French Prairie and owned a general merchandising business in Butteville , a small town which he founded located in rural Marion County . On April 12, 1844, he married Rosalie Aussant, and the couple would have 15 children. In 1846 Matthieu filed a provisional land claim on 640 acres nearby, later refiling as a Donation Land Claim in 1850. In 1873 Matthieu was elected the first president of the newly reorganized Oregon Pioneer Association. He would remain a stalwart member of that organization, attending virtually every one of the group's annual meetings up to the time of his death. He was also a Mason from 1855, helping to organize the first Masonic lodge in Oregon. Matthieu died on February 4, 1914, at a daughter's home in Butteville. He was the longest-surviving member of the 102 participants at the 1843 Champoeg Meetings. Matthieu Street right here in Donald is named after him. Sources: Wikipedia Construction of Donald Substation 1906 Donald's First Schoolhouse 1867-1911 Donald's Second Schoolhouse 1911-1938 Oregon Electric Railway Donald has a rich history in agriculture, industry, business and family. Sometime between 1840 and 1860 Donald was settled by farmers and loggers from the Midwest. By the early 1900’s, Donald was a main station for the Oregon Electric Railway. The city was named after R L Donald who was an engineer of the construction company that built the railway. Donald was built from Donation Land Claims sold by R L Donald to the Donald Town Lot and Land Company in 1908. The original community was centered on agricultural land growing hops. The town grew primarily on the hop crop until the Oregon Electric Railway located a substation and depot in Donald. It was part of the railway between Salem and Portland. The substation was completed in 1906. The post office was established April 13, 1910 and the town was home to the Donald Brick and Tile works from 1911-1923. The completion of paved Highway 99E negatively affected the railway ridership. The last electric railway ran through Donald on May 14, 1933. At this time the population was 300 and dropped to 100. In 1947 the railway transitioned to steam and in 1948 to diesel. In 1981 it incorporated with Burlington Northern. The railway is still heavily used today. Donald Substation still stands today North Marion School District Donald's schools were part of District No. 1, Marion County for 108 years, from 1853 to 1961.The first schoolhouse was built in 1853 for a cost of $200. It was used from 1867 to 1911. A second schoolhouse was built in 1911. It was known as the Donald Grade School, District No. 1 and was located on the SW corner of Butteville Rd. and Yergen Rd. This building burned down in 1938. While the new school was being built, school carried on at the Methodist Church. The third school was built from 1938 to 1939 at the same sight. This school was closed in 1961 when our school merged with North Marion School District. This building is still in use today and is now home to Bear Electric. The North Marion School District is on both sides of Grim Road and is a complex of buildings, The District Offices, Primary School, Elementary School, Junior High, and High School. North Marion School District today Historical Businesses of Donald What is now known as the Donald Tavern was originally Mays, Carver and Groff Store in 1903. They moved across the street and the old store became the Marty Saloon. The Hoskins and DeSart building still stands today and has been remodeled into the Center Market. Half of the building was J L Busick, which was a flour and seed business. The other half of the building was the General Merchandise business of Mays, Carver and Groff. The Donald Masons were in the upstairs of the Hoskins and DeSart building in September of 1916. Wilco was a feed and seed cleaner from 1940 to 1945. It became the Donald Coop from 1945 to 1967. In 1967 was the year it became known as Wilco Farmers. The Donald Coop was purchased by Wilco Farmers for 60 million dollars. The Wilco facility in Donald has five grass seed cleaning lines which process 20 million pounds of seed per year. It is the largest grass seed cleaning facility in the state. Left: Hoskins and DeSart building. Now the Center Market Right: Marty, Carver & Groff store. Now the Donald Tavern The Donald Skate Park The story of the Skate Park in Donald is a great one! The youth of Donald wanted a skateboard area so they asked the Mayor about building a Skate Park in Donald. The Mayor gave his blessing and gave them a slab of asphalt for them to cover with as much skate able structures as they could build. They worked for months on their projects. Later Donald applied for and received State grants to make a concrete skate park. This just goes to show that it doesn’t hurt to ask for what you want and in this case all the hard work paid off and this little town got a great Skate Park. This is another example of Donald’s spirit. The young people who participated in this project are: Chris Besabe, Justin Brant, Lacy Marrow, David Trumps, Ian Merrick, Adam Chapman, Josh Swain, Colin Hill, Jacob Taylor, Colt Powell, Charlie Ballew, Bjorn Day, Bea Powell, Dan Spotanski, Kasey Spotanski, Tyler Frame, Donavan Bryce, Jesse Cunnally, Jason and Jarrod Harman, and Ty (last name unknown).

City-Wide Cleanup Day & Recycle Roundup For Donald Residents and Businesses Only - Proof of Residency Required Saturday, September 9, 2023 8:00 am - 12:00 pm or until dumpsters are full Wastewater Treatment Plant - 10501 Donald Rd. A $5 donation is encouraged to help cover the costs of this event! Carpet Ceramics Diapers Fabric Food-Soiled Paper Glassware Pizza Boxes Pet Waste Containers Labeled "Compostable" Garbage Frozen Food Containers Incandescent Light Bulbs Styrofoam Lumber Floral Clippings Grass Clippings Leaves Pine Leaves Weeds Yard Prunings (No larger than 6" diameter and no longer than 4') Yard Debris Accepted Yard Debris NOT Accepted Animal Waste/Remains Dirt or Sod Plastic Pots Processed Wood (Lumber) Other Disposal Opportunities Scrap Metal Cans & Bottles Glass: Clean & Dry Food & Drink Containers Mixed Recycle (Same as your blue cart pickup) Not Accepted Ammunition Antifreeze Appliances Controlled Substances Creosote Treated Wood Cured Asphalt Degreaser/Solvents Engine Cleaners E-Waste Explosives Fireworks Fluorescent Lights Fuels Herbicides Mattresses Medical Waste (SHARPS) Meth Contaminated Debris Mercury Paint Paint Thinner Pesticides Pharmaceuticals Pool Cleaners Radioactive Materials Rust Removed Shredded Paper Solvents Spot Removers Tires Turpentine Weed Killer Wood Preservatives Limited Curbside Pickup Limited curbside pickup is available for residents with special circumstances. Please call City Hall at 503-678-5543 by 12pm, Friday September 8th to make arrangements for pickup. Pickup will begin at 7am on Saturday, September 9th. Please be aware, if you sign up for pickup, any items on the curb will be disposed of. Please place garbage or debris in containers or bags that you do not want back. No more than 5 bags/bundles (60lb. weight limit each). Volunteers will NOT enter private property to retrieve items for pickup.

System Development Charges (SDCs) The City of Donald utilizes System Development Charges to fund water, wastewater, park, stormwater and transportation projects identified in our master plans. The money collected is used to build, or reimburse, necessary capital improvement projects needed to support an increased population or increased use caused by new development. These charges allow some of the cost of increasing infrastructure capacity to be paid for by those developing the property. Donald’s System Development Charge calculations are based on established guidelines from Oregon legislation. Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 223.297-223.314 defines SDCs and specifies how they are to be calculated, applied and accounted for by local government. By statute, an SDC is the sum of two components: A Reimbursement Fee, designed to recover costs associated with capital improvements already constructed or under construction An Improvement Fee, designed to recover costs associated with capital improvements to be constructed in the future You can find the SDC Update Report (2021) which includes the current Capital Improvement Projects, our SDC rates (updated annually), and the City of Donald SDC Methodology Report (2016), below. Questions regarding the SDC program should be directed to the Building Clerk at 503-678-5543 . SDCs are calculated during the zoning review process and are due at the time of building permit issuance. Key Facts About SDCs: SDCs are one-time charges, not ongoing rates or taxes SDCs include existing (Reimbursement) and future (Improvement) cost components SDCs do not fund ongoing system maintenance SDCs are intended to recover a fair share of the cost of existing and planned facilities needed to serve new growth SDC Update Report System Development & Installation Charges SDC Methodology Includes Capital Improvement Projects

Planning & Zoning The City of Donald contracts with the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments (MWVCOG) for planning services. Contractors provide the City with technical and professional advice and assist City Staff in the interpretation and enforcement of City ordinances, codes and comprehensive plans. The City staff works closely with our contracted service providers to offer a smooth and streamlined development review process. Many proposed changes to a property will require planning review and approval in order to be in compliance with the City's Development Code. For example, you should inquire if you want to start a home-based business, divide your property, install a sign, or establish a new use on vacant property. There are circumstances where a permit may not be required by the City, but development rules apply, such as when building a fence, installing an air conditioner or building a porch; we are happy to discuss these types of projects with you. For complex proposals, a pre-application conference is recommended. Planning assistance can be provided by emailing the City Manager or calling City Hall during regular office hours. Planning Steps: Determine the property's zoning designation - Donald Zone Map Determine the property's allowed use - Donald Development Code Complete an application if a permit is required in order to proceed with proposed project - Land Use Application Determine the fee - Fee Schedule Submit the application, any required attachments, a signed Fee Acknowledgement and the fee to Donald City Hall. Please email an electronic version to CityManager@DonaldOregon.gov . The review process begins once the completed application and fee is received. Staff will contact you if any additional information is needed for completeness. The application must comply with all decision criteria in order to be approved. Donald Zone Map Development Code Land Use Application Pre-Application Conference Enterprise Zone Info Comprehensive Plan Address Map Land Use Fees Sign Permit Application Public Tree List UGB Expansion Project During the City's 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, it was determined that the City of Donald had a deficit of approximately 76.7 acres when providing for Donald’s 20-year residential land needs. Therefore, the City of Donald initiated an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion study to comply with State laws and to address the identified land needed for local housing. Marion Co. Commissioner Public Hearing Notice & Minutes Ordinance No. 171-2018 with Staff Report LA 2017-01 UGB Informational Handout Preliminary Study Area Map Land Maps Alternative Growth Maps

Water Department The City of Donald's Public Works' staff work around the clock to provide top quality water for every tap. We ask that all of our customers help us protect the water sources, which are the heart of our community and way of life. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions concerning your water, please contact the Public Works Department at 503-678-1411. Notice of Non-Lead Service Line Material Water System Service Lines Inventory List Water System Master Plan Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Utilities Rates & Cost of Service Study OR Public Health Drinking Water Data