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Announcement from Benton County

Services and Temporary Hours of Operation

Updated 11/20/2024 at 3:45 p.m.

The Benton County Board of Commissioners and management team are pleased to share that an agreement on a new labor contract with ASFCME was reached late in the day on Tuesday, November 19. It took a tremendous amount of teamwork, problem-solving and inclusive decision-making to come to this point. This agreement includes creative solutions that will make us stronger as a County.  

AFSCME representatives took this agreement to their membership at noon today for a final vote of approval, and members voted to accept the contract terms. This action ends the labor disruption that started on November 13, returning all represented employees to work on Thursday, November 21.

The contract will be presented to the Benton County Board of Commissioners for approval on December 3. Learn more about the contract negotiation.

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Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November 22

Regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for most services) resume Monday, November 25.

Law Enforcement Services

Hours: 24/7 (no change)

  • Operations continue as normal, including patrol and investigation, jail operations, parole/probation, and emergency services.
  • The Concealed Handgun Licensing (CHL) Permitting Program, suspended during the labor disruption, resumes Thursday, November 21.

Justice Services

The District Attorney’s Office continues to provide essential services focused on protecting the public from crime and the statutory responsibility of responding to all corresponding legal matters arising in Benton County. 

Public Health, Behavioral Health, Developmental Diversity, and Community Health Centers

  • The Johnson Dental Clinic located at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis remains closed until Monday, November 25.
  • All other locations are open during the adjusted services hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Benton Area Transit

Fully operational, including public bus service and transportation options for seniors and people with disabilities. Schedules are available online.

Juvenile Department (Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment)

  • Juvenile Department supervision services for youth and families continue as normal.
  • Girls’ Circle school based groups are available this week.
  • Other school-based groups, work crew and mental health services will resume on Monday, November 25. 

Emergency Response

Services continue to be a priority for issues that might occur with the County’s water and/or sewer utility service districts. 

County Road Maintenance

Operations will be fully restored on November 21 with continued priority on responding to emergency situations that jeopardize the safe and seamless transportation of the community.

County Clerk Operations and Licensing

  • The Benton County Clerk continues to perform the required duties and responsibilities outlined in Oregon law and ensure voter registration and election activities are maintained. 
  • Passport services and marriage licensing and domestic partnerships are available by appointment, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Dog licensing, elections & voter registration, recording, and property value appeals are available 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  

Assessment

  • Assessment staff continue to meet statutory obligations; however, property ownership updates and all appraisal functions will be delayed. 
  • The information on the Assessor’s property search might become outdated.

Benton County Fairgrounds

  • The fairgrounds and other recreational and camping sites are open, and existing reservations will be honored.
  • Scheduling for new events or reservations will be limited until Monday, November 25, at which time they will be fully restored.

County-Operated Parks

  • Parks are OPEN, but public restrooms will remain CLOSED until November 25.
  • Available staff will be deployed for general park clean up, security checks, and responding to emergency situations.

Land Use Planning and Building Permits

  • Primary focus: statutory requirements related to the review, processing, and approval of building permits and land use applications, as well as any issues that may arise that risk public health and safety of the county.  
  • Services (permits, applications, etc.) remain limited.

Fleet and Public Works Services

  • The Public Works building and fuel station at 360 SW Avery Ave. in Corvallis are now open.
  • Services to county and regional governmental partners for the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of emergency response vehicles will resume on November 25.

Public Board Meetings

Please see the online Board Event Calendar for meeting schedules and agendas during this developing situation.

Property Taxes

  • Property tax collection services will continue to be provided in-person in the Kalapuya Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • There is a tax payment drop box in the parking lot of the Kalapuya Building.
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