Battle Ground is a fast growing, full service City surrounded by country landscape. Conveniently located within 15 minutes from either I-5 or I-205, Battle Ground is 25 minutes away from downtown Vancouver, 35 minutes from Portland City Center, 25 minutes from Portland Airport and 15 minutes from Westfield Shoppingtown Vancouver.
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at 360-342-5008 or by e-mail at claire.lider@ci.battle-ground.wa.us
Weatherization Assistance Program
The Clark County Housing Preservation Program offers a Weatherization Program that benefits homeowners, landlords and tenants. The primary focus is to install cost effective measures for energy conservation and address health and safety concerns.
The grant program is funded by the Bonneville Power Administration, Clark Public Utilities, the Department of Energy, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Washington State Energy Match Maker.
Whether you own or rent, live in a single-family home, multifamily housing complex, or a mobile home, you can apply for assistance. To qualify, clients must meet current established Federal income eligibility guidelines.
For further information about the program, including eligibility requirements, please visit Clark County's Weatherization website page or contact County staff Janielle Eveleigh-Tomlin at 360-397-2075 ext 7811.
City Council Keeps Battle Ground Property Taxes at 2009 Level
The Battle Ground City Council, at their December 7th meeting, voted to keep City property taxes at the current 2009 level.
By state law, cities are allowed to increase their budget by up to 1% with an increase in property taxes. Currently, in 2009, the City will collect an estimated $2,253,991 in property taxes. Through the passage of Ordinance 09-15, City Council elected to collect $0 (zero dollars) over the 2009 level with a 0% (zero percent) increase. Holding property taxes to the current level will reduce the amount collected in 2010 by approximately $22,500.
New construction and annexations occurring in 2009 will add an additional $97,626 to property tax revenues to make the total estimated property tax collected $2,351,617 for 2010.
"I applaud my fellow council members who voted to not raise property taxes this year," said Mayor Michael Ciraulo. "We recognize the economy is hurting many in our community and now is not the time to raise taxes. Additionally, I am thankful for our city employees who constantly look for ways to save money and have stepped up to do more with less."
For more information about property taxes in the City of Battle Ground, please contact Finance Director Cathy Huber Nickerson at 360-342-5025.
City Receives Community Pride Design Award for Battle Ground Community Center
The City of Battle Ground has been awarded the Clark County Community Pride Design Award for the Battle Ground Community Center. The award recognizes innovative approach to architectural design, community and environmental enhancement, public facilities, and commercial development.
Located in the City's Fairgrounds Park, the Battle Ground Community Center opened in October of 2008. Designed by Lombard Conrad Architects and built by Emerick Construction, the community center evokes a contemporary northwest lodge style by using rock and open beams in the interiors and exteriors of the building.
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