City of Dunsmuir is seeking applications from Citizen members willing to serve on the Finance Committee
There are currently two vacancies up for new assignment.
Click the button to learn more and access the application to apply!
Dunsmuir Planning Commission Vacancy
to find out more http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees
Short-term rental operators! Please register your units by the April 1 deadline!
Operators, we thank the great number of you that have already registered and set up your inspections. For those who have not registered and inspected, it’s not too late!
Get on the short-term rental inspection calendar by calling City Hall today! There are a limited amount of time slots available. For more info about the regulations and requirements to operate a short term rental in Dunsmuir’s modern day click here > short term rental info to learn more. City wishes to help all operators with coming into compliance with the new ordinance. As we ease into the regulations… We urge operators to become compliant before enforcement measures are enacted. Please phone City Hall with any questions 235-4822 Most questions can likely be answered by visiting the short term rental info page on our website, linked above and by reading the Ordinance yourself.
Registration process
Step 1: Complete the City’s Short-Term Rental Registration online form, and submit the $370 fee. This registration must be renewed annually.
Step 2: Complete the TOT registration form. While Airbnb collects and remits TOT on behalf of Hosts in Dunsmuir, the City requires this information and sworn statement that Hosts are aware of these taxes.
Step 3: Complete a Business License application, marking Classification A. Then mail to the City of Dunsmuir (5915 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025) along with applicable fees, or email (adminasst@ci.dunsmuir.ca.us) and pay by phone (Don’t forget the mandatory $4 disability fee)
Step 4: Schedule and pay for fire inspection by calling (530) 235-4822 ex.t 102 or emailing adminasst@ci.dunsmuir.ca.us. Submit the completed inspection form to the City
Step 5: Once you receive your Short-Term Rental Registration number from the City, remember to add it to your listing advertisement, wherever you advertise or list your rental.
CITY OF DUNSMUIR HAS PARTNERED WITH AIRBNB !!!
For operators on AirBNB simply visit the help page AirBnb set up exclusively for your listing in Dunsmuir! https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/3203/dunsmuir-ca So Good!
DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2022
Siskiyou County Utility Assistance - Great Northern
Siskiyou County households who income qualify and have had a negative financial impact due to COVID-19 may be eligible for assistance with unpaid mortgage or utility payments through the Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) Subsistence Payment Program.
Qualified households can receive up to:
$900 total covering past and current utility bills
$3,000 total in past and current mortgage payments.
To receive assistance, you must meet the program requirements and complete and submit all required documentation before June 30, 2023. Funds are available until expended or June 30, 2023.
Click the button below to apply now or obtain more information regarding the program:
Please do NOT call the City for any information. Contact Great Northern Services at (530) 938.4115 ext. 122 and leave a message to request application assistance, or to check on payment status.
Street Light out? Let City Hall know! Call 235-4822 to report location.
The City of Dunsmuir wants the community’s help reporting street lights that are out. Do you have a lampost bulb out in your neighborhood? Please let City of Dunsmuir know! Call (530) 235-4822 and tell us the location by noting the street name and approximate block number or closest cross street. (530) 235-4822 Thank you for your help Dunsmuirians!
Take the Rec & Park District Survey now!
What do you want to see from your community recreation and parks district?
Take the 2022 Visioning Survey now to help influence what projects and goals the Dunsmuir Recreation and Park District works toward. YOUR input is CRUCIAL and necessary to help guide your local community into the place you love to live/work/play.
It’s quick and easy. Click the link above. Survey can also be found on the Recreation and Park District Homepage.
Vacancy - Disaster Planning Committee
Do you want to help your community prepare for and plan responses to natural disasters and emergencies?
Disaster Planning Advisory Committee is in desperate need to fill some vacancies! Commitment is meeting just once a month, most times by Zoom. See below for details. If interested, pick up and application from City Hall or download one here. http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees
Is this your chicken?
This sleek and lovely black chicken has been hanging out at the South Dunsmuir City Hall parking lot for the past week.
If this chicken belongs to you or you know which human belongs to this chicken, please pick up your chicken!
City Hall will be closed Monday 1/17 to Observe MLK
Dunsmuir City Hall will be closed Monday, January 17th, 2022 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Brithday.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
City of Dunsmuir is looking to hire a Utilities Maintenance Worker!
Job Description: The City of Dunsmuir, a creative and active community nestled along the banks of the Upper Sacramento River in a mountain environment, is looking for a Utilities Maintenance Worker. Under direct supervision, perform semi-skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as the City’s Water system. Home of the BEST water on EARTH.
Qualifications: •
Training and Experience – High School graduate. Experience in wastewater treatment plant environment preferred
• Must become, or already be, certified as a wastewater treatment plant operator within first year of employment
• Must pass a drug screen and other pre-employment checks
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Position may include working weekends, holidays, and night shifts
• Applicant must find residence within 30 minutes of Treatment Plant within six months of employment
The position is open until filled
Salary range is $20.43- $21.69 depending on qualifications/certificates, plus benefits.
There is additional pay for certificate holders.
For more information Visit the City’s website and download a job application!
Submit applications to:
City of Dunsmuir
Attn: Utilities Maintenance Worker posting
5915 Dunsmuir Ave. Dunsmuir, CA 96025
State imposed water curtailment
http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/water-department. this link directs to information regarding drought conservation measures and an order to curtail water use from the State. this is informational only at this moment, but should the State curtail water use, the city will need to adhere to water conservation measures.
City Council Meeting - Now fully remote
Due to snow conditions the City Council meeting tonight will be held remotely via zoom. Check the link under our meetings and agenda tab. http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/meetings
Food Assistance Program
Great Northern Services, in collaboration with the State of California through grant funding sources, is pleased to announce a food assistance program. Click the button to see the informational flyer.
*Let it Snow!* Friendly reminder of snow removal operations
The City of Dunsmuir wishes to remind residents that during snow accumulation of 3” or more City crews plan to plow the public streets. Per City Code 10.04.010 - Parking restrictions:
“It is unlawful for any person, corporation, or other entity in control of any motor vehicle to park such motor vehicle on any public street in the city during any snowstorm of three inches or more of snow, and/or during snow removal operations.”
The City of Dunsmuir will be towing vehicles that remain on public streets prior to snow removal operations.
The City would like to direct residents that do not have off-street parking available at their residence to navigate to the following City-owned parking lots:
Either the north or south side of City Hall at 5915 Dunsmuir Ave
The Amtrak parking area on Sacramento Ave at Pine St.
The parking area outside the Ball Park and Community Building - 4841 Dunsmuir Ave
The area to the south of the Children’s Park, next to the cyclone fence, near Benson Roofing property on Dunsmuir Ave
Thank you for your cooperation.
Opportunity to Serve on Disaster Planning Advisory Committee!
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54974 that vacancies exist for the: Disaster Planning Advisory Committee
Two citizen positions are open to serve on DPAC. The purpose of this committee is to advise City Council on how to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural disasters that could impact the City of Dunsmuir. The terms of the appointed positions are through March of 2025. DPAC meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6pm.
If interested in serving on the above advisory committee obtain an interest form (application) on the City’s website at http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees or at City Hall, 5915 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA 96025. Submit completed forms to City Hall.
Donate a Toy to a Child in Need - TOYS FOR TOTS
Please help bring joy to a child this holiday season. Bring an unwrapped toy down to Dunsmuir City Hall and deposit in our Toy Donation bin, Monday-Friday 9-4:30 p.m.. Your toy will go to a qualified child in Siskiyou County! So far we have received zero donations. Help brighten up someone’s day and donate today! https://www.siskiyoudaily.com/story/news/2021/11/23/christmas-toys-drive-siskiyou-county-needs-more-donations-holiday-gifts/8729595002/
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Utilities Maintenance worker posting
Click here to go to the employment page of the city of Dunsmuir. The city is looking to hire a Utilities Maintenance Worker.
Siskiyou County Toys for Tots
City Hall in Dunsmuir is accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Siskiyou County TOYS for TOTS program. Come on down to 5915 Dunsmuir Ave in Dunsmuir to make your donation and brighten a child’s life this holiday season! City Hall is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Holidays.