Demographics

Population
	1990	2000	2005	2006
City of Reedsport	4,796	4,378	4,240	4,250
Douglas County	94,649	100,399	102,905	103,815

Sources: 1990, 2000 US Census; 2205, 2006 Center for Population Research and Census, Portland State University. 0 indicates data is unavailable.

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Douglas County	5,071 sq miles	20	persons/sq mile	Sources: figures based on 2006 PSU population estimates;
				Oregon Bluebook county square mileage

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Community Age Groups

	1970	1980	1990	2000
Under 5 years	367	404	334	210
5-19 years	1,233	1,263	1,024	801
20-44 years	1,226	1,692	1,431	1,042
45-64 years	912	982	1,055	1,180
65+ years	301	643	952	1,145
Median Age	27	31	38	47.1

Source: US Census, 0 or N/A indicates data is not available. Median value is the middle value, not an average.

Housing

Total Housing Units	1970	1980	1990	2000	Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing, 2000
City of Reedsport	1,221	1,835	2,095	2,188	$79,900
Douglas County	19,948	32,324	38,298	43,284	$104,800

City of Reedsport 2000 Housing Breakout:						Also visit Housing and Community Services Web Site:
Vacancy Rate:	9.55%		Median Owner Cost			http://www.hcs.state.or.us/
Owner Occupied:	478		(mortgaged):	$800
Renter Occupied:	424		Median Gross Rent:	$367

Source: US Census. Median value is the middle value, not an average.

Economic Development and Employment

Principal Industries of the County(ies):
Douglas County—Timber, mining, agriculture

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998

Agricultural Products of the Area (Top 3 largest gross farm sales):
Douglas County—Specialty products, cattle and calves vegetable crops

Source: Oregon State University, Extension Economic Information Office

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the County:

Douglas County

292

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Covered Employment and Payroll Reports, 1998

Total Number of Manufacturing Companies in the City: 13
Source: City Administration

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Economic Indicators

					Douglas County		Oregon
					2001	2002	2000	2001	2002
Population					101,200	101,300	3,421,399	3,471,700	3,504,700
Labor Force					46,315	47,141	1,802,938	1,793,773	1,840,133
Total Employment							1,715,453	1,679,914	1,701,390
Unemployment					4,071	4,213	87,485	113,859	138,743
Unemployment Rate					9%	8.9%	4.9%	6.3%	7.5%
Non-Farm Payroll Employment					37,360	37,620	1,606,800	1,596,100	1,572,500
Total Covered Employment					37,111	37,419	1,607,944	1,596,943	1,573,083
Total Covered Payroll ($ thousands county/ $ millions state)					$1,012,320	$1,064,369	$52,701	$53,021	$52,989
Ave. Annual Payroll Per Employee					$27,278	$28,445	$32,776	$33,202	$33,684
Number of Business Units					2,813	2,857	108,432	111,353	113,097
Total Personal Income ($ millions)					$236,613	$249,569	$94,999	$98,500	$101,358
Annual Per Capita Personal Income					$	$24,644	$27,649	$28,400	28,792
Assessed Value of Property ($ millions)					$0	$6,214	$198,911	$210,435	$219,878
Residential Construction   Building Permits   Value ($ thousands)					405 $43,773	360 $53,630	19,877 $2,533	21,049 $2,985	22,186 $3,347
Travel Expenditures ($ millions)					$0	$211,700	$6,133	$6,128	$6,208
Travel-Related Employment					0	3,740	89,800	91,100	90,200

 Preliminary Data
Sources: Oregon Employment Department; Center for Population Research & Census, PSU; U.S. Census Bureau; Bureau of Economic Analysis; Oregon Tourism Commission; Oregon Department of Revenue; Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.

5 Largest Employers, Public and Private as of October, 2000

Employer—Product/Service	Number of Employees
Lower Umpqua Hospital—Health Care	170
CBSI Custom Business Systems, Inc.—Computer Software	126
Umpqua River Navigation—Sand & Gravel	60
Fred Wahl Marine Construciton—Steel Fishing Boats & Fishing Gear	50
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Source: City Administration

Oregon Employment Labor Market Information

This link takes you to the Oregon Employment Department, Labor Market Analysis database. County information can be obtained here. http://olmis.emp.state.or.us/—Click on Regional Information.

Local and Regional Economic Development Organizations

City of Reedsport—http://www.reedsport.govoffice.com/	541-271-3603
CCD Business Development —http://www.ccdbusiness.com/	541-756-4101
Douglas Co. Industrial Development Board	800-224-1619
Lower Umpqua Economic Development Forum	800-791-9573
Port of Umpqua	541-271-2232
Economic & Community Development Department Regional Development Officer—http://econ.oregon.gov/	541-267-4651

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce, Oregon Economic and Community Development Department

Education/Workforce

Public and Private Schools K–12

Public School District:
Reedsport School District 105
100 Ranch Rd
Reedsport, OR 97467-1799
Phone: 541-271-3656
Fax: 541-271-3658
Web site: http://www.reedsport.k12.or.us/
E-mail: ckramer@reedsport.k12.or.us


Staff and Enrollments:
District Certified Staff: reported October 2000—55
Total District Enrollment: reported October 2001—870

Other Schools in the School District (Private, Parochial)
To see if there are private and/or parochial schools in this district please visit http://www.ode.state.or.us/pubs/directory/

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Oregon Community Colleges and Public Universities

For a list of public and private educational institutions in Oregon visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/ed.htm.

Workforce

Oregon Economic and Community Development Department Workforce Advocate 503–986–0207, or visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/workforce.htm. Locate local workforce assistance at http://www.worksourceoregon.org/.

Financial Information

Financial Institutions

Commercial Banks: 2   Savings and Loans: 0   Credit Unions: 2
Public lending programs available-contact city.
Source: City Administration

Taxes

Sales Tax Oregon has no general sales tax.

Property Tax
Property—Who pays? Owners of real and business personal property, according to the assessed value of taxable residential, commercial, farm, industrial, utility and timber property.

County assessors use permanent rates set for all taxing districts in fiscal year 1997–98, when taxes were significantly reduced with a statewide average 17 percent cut in tax levies. Certain types of levies are outside this reduction. The tax rates cannot exceed $15 per $1,000 of real market value. For 1997–98, all property was valued by county assessors at 90 percent of the July 1, 1995, levels. For subsequent years, assessed values are limited to a 3 percent annual growth rate. Construction since July 1, 1995, is valued at the average rate of similar properties in the area. Business personal property requires annual filing. One–third payment is due by November 15. If fully paid by November 15, a 3 percent discount is allowed. Special exemptions, tax relief programs and deferrals are available. For more information contact the Douglas County assessor’s office at 541–440–4222.

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Tax rates are representative of the largest tax code in the city. The rates are expressed as tax liability per $1,000 of assessed property value.

	Douglas County
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1997-98	$11.08
Average Compressed Tax Rate 1998-99	$10.99
Average 1999 Housing Value	$69,019
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1997-98	$740.59
Ave Res Property Tax Paid on Ave House 1998-99	$758.52
Average School rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . $6.50
Average Non-School Rate 1998-99. . . . $11.86
Average City Rate 1998-99 . . . . . . . . . $6.19

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Business Taxes
Property—see above

Income—Corporations doing or authorized to do business in Oregon pay excise tax. Corporations not doing or authorized to do business, but having income from an Oregon source, pay income tax. For more information contact the Oregon Department of Revenue, 955 Center St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–378–4988, http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Unemployment Insurance—Employers pay this. For 2002, new employers are assigned a fixed rate of 3 percent of taxable wage base. Tax rates for existing employers are based on employers' experience and range from 1 percent to 5.4 percent of taxable wage base. Taxes are paid quarterly and are due by the end of the month following the quarter. In 2002, the tax is paid on the first $25,000 of wages paid to each employee. The rate schedule in effect depends on the balance in the Trust Fund as of August 31 each year and the amount of revenue needed to maintain the balance at a level adequate to pay benefits. For more information contact the Oregon Employment Department, 875 Union St., NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503–947–1488, web http://www.employment.oregon.gov/.

Utilities, Railroad, Weight-mile—Who pays? All railroads and investor-owned utilities operating with the state pay an annual fee. For-hire and private motor carriers operating into, within and through the state pay weight-mile taxes. Rates—limit of .25 percent of gross operating revenues of investor-owned utilities; .25 percent charged on 2002 revenues. Limit of .35 percent on gross operating revenues of railroads; .267 percent charged in 2002 revenues. Applications, plate fees and per-mile rates dependent on declared combined weight of vehicle. For more information contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission, 550 Capitol St., NE, Suite 215, Salem, OR 97301–2551, 503–378–6611, web http://www.oregon.gov/PUC/; Oregon Department of Transportation, Rail Section, 555 13th St., NE, Salem, OR 97310–1333, 503–986–4125, web http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/RAIL/; Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transport Branch, 550 Capitol St., NE, Salem, OR 97301–3871, 503–378–6699, web http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/MCT/.


Incentives
Oregon's Business Incentives.

Miscellaneous
Motor Vehicle Licensing, Driver Licensing, Fuels—Who pays? Owners and operators of motor vehicles. Oil companies importing fuels. Truckers using Oregon highways. Fees—Registration fees, driver license fees and renewals (contact the Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services division 503–945–5000, web http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/

Hunting and Fishing Licenses—contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, PO Box 59, Portland, OR 97207, general information 503–872–5268, licenses/tags/permits 503–872–5275, web http://www.dfw.state.or.us/.

Amusement Device Tax—An excise tax is imposed upon every person who operates an amusement device in Oregon. An amusement device is a video lottery game terminal. More information from the Oregon Lottery Commission, 500 Airport Rd SE, Salem, 97301, web http://www.oregonlottery.org/.

Emergency Communications (9–1–1) Tax—Telephone companies providing local exchange access services in Oregon Collect this tax from their customers. The tax, which is $0.75 per line per month, is reported and paid quarterly. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Hazardous Substance Fee—Paid by possessors of nonpetroleum hazardous substance. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Petroleum Load Fee—Paid by petroleum suppliers and importers to Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Timber Severance Tax—Paid by timber owners on harvested timber’s value. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Forest Products Harvest Tax—Paid on timber cut from any land in Oregon. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Dry Cleaning Tax—Paid by operators of dry cleaning facilities. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Alcoholic Beverages—Manufacturers and/or import wholesalers of malt beverages and wines pay a privilege tax. Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wines pay license fees. Employees who serve alcoholic beverages pay for service permits. For more information contact the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, PO Box 22297, Portland, OR 97222, 503–872–5000 or 1–800–452–6522 (in Oregon), web http://www.oregon.gov/OLCC/.

Tobacco Products—Cigarette and tobacco products distributors are required to purchase tax stamps for cigarettes or pay a percentage of the wholesale price on other tobacco products. More information from the Oregon Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Transit Payroll Tax–paid by employers in the Tri-Met (Portland area) and Lane Transit District (Eugene) for mass transit systems. Administered by the Department of Revenue, web http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/.

Many local governments in Oregon collect other taxes, such as hotel-motel taxes. Contact the city or county in which you are interested for more complete information about taxes in that area.

Source: Oregon Department of Revenue, “A Summary of Taxes,” January 2002; County information–County Assessor’s Office

Community Services and Resources

Public Safety/Emergency Services

Fire Station(s) serving community: Reedsport Volunteer Fire Department, 2 stations
Number of paid and volunteer firefighters: 41*
Rating by Insurance Services Organization (ISO): 5*
Comments: 1998 data; *ISO rating and number of firefighters unreported-last numbers reported
Source: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Fire Service Resource Directory 2000

Police Department: Reedsport Police Department
Number of paid and reserve officers: 14


Nearest Hospital and distance: Lower Umpqua Hospital and Nursing Home
Regional Hospital and distance: Lower Umpqua Hospital and Nursing Home
Emergency services to community: Ambulance Service, Life Flight Service
General Clinic(s): 2

Source: City Administration

Communications Resources

Local Newspapers: Reedsport Courier, The Umpqua Post

Regional Newspapers: none

Radio Stations: KRBZ 99.5 FM, KLLU 1030 AM, KLCC 90.9 (public radio)

TV Stations: City receives Eugene-Medford Area stations, Coos Bay area via Cable

Available Cable Television: Falcon Cable Systems, Inc.

Telephone Service Provider(s): VERIZON

Local Internet Service Provider(s): Yes
Number of Internet Service Providers: 3
Source: City Administration

Library System
1 public library

Source: City Administration

Planning Service/Regulatory

Regulatory System	Year Acknowledged	Year Last Revised	Year of Periodic Review	Comments
Comprehensive Plan	1984	1990	2007
Zoning Ordinance		1999
Building Permit System		1999
Subdivision Ordinance		1999
Strategic Plan

Territory Covered by Zoning
Municipality Yes     County Yes
Source: City Administration

Industrial Lands
Does the Community seek industrial development? Yes
Access Statewide industrial lands database—http://www.oregonprospector.com/
Source: Economic and Community Development Department

Special Districts and Associations (ports, water, sewer, etc.)
Name of Special District and the Oregon Revised Statute it was created under:
Canyonville South Umpqua Fire, ORS; Clarks Branch Water Association; Days Creek R.F.P.D.; Douglas County E.S.D.; Douglas County Fire District #2; Douglas County S.W.C.D.; Drain R.F.P.D.; Elkton R.F.P.D.; Fair Oaks R.F.P.D.; Glendale Ambulance District; Glendale R.F.P.D.; Glide R.F.P.D.; Green Sanitary District; Indian Springs Water District; Lookingglass-Olalla Water Control; Lookingglass R.F.P.D.; Myrtle Creek R.F.P.D.; North Canyonville Sanitary District; North Douglas Park and Recreational District; Oakland R.F.P.D.; Rice Hill R.F.P.D.; Riddle R.F.P.D.; Ridgewood Water District; Roberts Creek Water District; Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority; South Umpqua Water Association; Springbrook Special Road District; Sutherlin Recreation District; Sutherlin Water Control District; Tenmile R.F.P.D.; Tiller R.F.P.D.; Tri- City R.F.P.D. #4; Tri-City Sanitary District; Tri-City Water District; Umpqua Basin Water Association, Inc.; Union Gap Sanitary District; Union Gap Water District; Winchester Water Control District; Winston-Dillard R.F.P.D.; Winston-Dillard Water District; Yoncalla Parks and Recreation District; Yoncalla R.F.P.D.

Special Districts Association of Oregon—727 Center St., NE Salem, OR 97301, 503–371–8667 or 800–285–5461 http://www.sdao.com/
Source: City Administration

Infrastructure/Transportation

Water Supply

Operator: City of Reedsport
District: Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay
Source: Surface Water; Clear Lake
Supply: Treated; Capacity (MGD)–5.50; Pressure (PSI)–40.00

Current Water Utilization on Meter Size (MGD): 1.00-3.50 MGD
Water Costs per thousand gallons: Base rate per/thousand = $21.75/month
Water Costs for Total Consumption of Residential: Based on 7,000 gallons =

Age of Water System: 1956

Water System Comment(s): System Development charges: $795/equivalent residential unit; Hook up fees: $350.00. Last upgraded in 1996. Meets all federal and state quality standards.

Compliance Issues:

Water debt repayment included as part of tax assessment? Data unavailable at this time.

Date of Current Master Plan:

Plans for Upgrading or Expanding:
Source: City Administration

Wastewater Treatment System

Operator: City of Reedsport          Age of Wastewater Collection System: 1936
District: Reedsport and Gardiner

System Design Capacity (MGD): 1.95 MGD     System Utilization (MGD): 0.09-1.40 MGD
Collection System Fees: $20.25/month    Hook-up or Connection Fee:
Access Fee or System Development Fee: $356/Equivalent Residential Unit

Comment(s) on Wastewater System:

Compliance Issues:

Date of Last Facility Plan:

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Storm Drain: Yes    Storm Water Discharge Fee:
Fees or issues related to storm drains: None
Source: City Administration

Utilities

Telecommunications

Is there access to broadband infrastructure? Yes or No If yes, check all that apply: Microwave  Fiberoptic  Satellite Is there route diversity? Data unavailable at this time.

Access Monthly Fee Other Fee T1 Data unavailable DSL Data unavailable Cable Data unavailable

For Oregon Telecommunications information and resources, visit http://www.oregon4biz.com/inn.htm.

Natural Gas—Provider: None
Lines and Feed:

Rate Structure:

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:


Electrical—Provider: Central Lincoln Peoples Utility District
Lines and Feed:

Rate Structure Contact local offices for competitive rate and service information:

Main office, 2129 North Coast Hwy, Newport, OR; 541-265-3211

Division offices: 966 Hwy 101, Florence; 541-997-3414
440 Fir Ave., Reedsport; 541-271-2181

Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:

Solid Waste Management: Douglas County

Permit Status:

Utility Expansion Plans:

Utilities Source: City Administration; PGE information supplied by PGE. Note: We update utility rates periodically. Actual rates may change more often than that. For the most current rate for any carrier please consult the Public Utilities Commission web site at http://www.puc.state.or.us/commsion/default.htm Click on the Statistics 200x label (x being the most recent year).

Transportation

Highways Hwy 101 N/S route, local access; Hwy 38 E route, local access   Transportation Access Fee: $0

Community Air Service No		If no local service, list closest Air Facility
Air Passenger Service: No
Airport Freight Service: No		North Bend Airport, 22 miles
Air Service Comments:

Rail Service: Yes Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad
Freight Service: Yes    Passenger Service: No
If no local service, list closest Rail Service: Passenger srvc in Eugene, 98 miles

Marine Yes
Description: Salmon Harbor, deep draft port 24 miles in Coos Bay
Docks, Port Facilities: Federal channel 26' at entrance; 22' channel to Umpqua River, 12 miles
Plans for Upgrade/Expansion:


Transportation issues which might confront development, such as non-attainment air shed, etc.:

Public Transportation Comment:

Bus Service Available in the Community: Yes Greyhound, Porter Transit Lines
Scheduled Bus Service Available: Yes    Buses Per Day: 6
Local Charter Services: No 
Distance to Nearest Bus Service:

Trucking Service
Scheduled Freight Carrier Services: Yes  Oak
Overnight Express Parcel Service Available: Yes UPS, Federal Express
Overnight Express Mail Service Available: Yes
Transportation Comments:

For more information relating to transportation topics please visit the Department of Transportation web site. Airports (maps and general information) http://www.tripcheck.com/About/airport.htm; Bicycle and Pedestrian Route information http://www.tripcheck.com/About/bicycle.htm; Public Transportation, bus and rail http://www.tripcheck.com/About/busrail.htm.

Source: City Administration, local chamber of commerce (proprietary information)