Port Adds to Property Base
Siuslaw Marina and RV park at the Cushman bend on Hwy. 126 sold this week to the port of Siuslaw for $1.2 million, port manager Dave Huntington says the purchase will generate needed additional revenue and keep the property part of the. The port expects to hire two to three full time employees to run the RV Park and Marina. We feel very strongly that it’s a great opportunity and asset not only for the port but for the Community and users for years to come, Huntington said. Maintenance and cleanup has already begun. Future plans include upgrading and restoring the docks, boat, camp and RV park as funding becomes available. The timeline for repairs will depend in part on availability of grant funding Huntington. There’s a lot to do on the property and it will be a long term endeavor for the port. Currently, there are a number of long term residents on the property who will be allowed to stay, that the port tentatively plans on phasing out long term rentals over time. Bill Mayer, vice president of the Port Commission, had this to say.
“We know that the the port has a good reputation for operating a campground, so it’s a wonderful fit and the fact that it’s also going to preserve some lodging for the local residents.”
The Port has been discussing this purchase with owner Marge Hanson for some time after co-owner Kirby Hanson died. The purchase includes 11 separate tax lots and numerous title searches, which the court has been working on for.
New Public Records Process for City
The City of Florence has launched a new online platform for public records requests to make the process easier and more efficient for residents. Powered by NextRequest, the system allows users to submit requests, track their progress in real-time, and download records directly once they’re ready. This platform streamlines communication, letting city staff provide updates and ask questions directly to requestors. It’s a major upgrade from the previous manual process, offering transparency and efficiency. The service went live on January 10th and is already helping residents and staff save time while improving access to public information.
CPR Classes Offered
As a follow up to yesterday’s story about the Pulse Point app. If you think you would like to download the app but aren’t up to date on the CPR training, you’ll be glad to know that it’s offered every month here in Florence. Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority offers it on the second Saturday of most every month at the main fire station at 26th and Highway 101. The cost for the four-hour class is $60 and pre-registration is required on their website: W L F E A dot ORG. Group classes for a business or other organization can also be arranged. Call the fire station at 541-997-3212 for information. You can find the Pulse Point app in the Apple App Store on your iphone or the google play store on your android device by typing in Pulse Point.
