do not put animal carcasses in your garbage can
do not put animal carcasses in your garbage can
Water curtailment - effective 7/7/22
The California State Water Resource Control Board has curtailed the City of Dunsmuir water right effective 7/7/22. This means Dunsmuir Muni Code 13.06 is now active. Click this link for the website for the full ordinance, or click the button below. The following are a few examples of what is in the ordinance;
even numbered houses limited to watering lawns on Saturday and Wednesday for 30 minutes each day, and odd numbered houses limited to watering lawns on Sundays and Thursdays for 30 minutes each day.
must water lawns between 7pm and 7am
no use of potable water to outdoor lawns/landscapes in a manner that causes runoff
refrain from extraordinary usage or waste of potable water
Dunsmuir Railyard River Restoration and Cleanup Project Details
Please see document linked to below regarding the Dunsmuir Railyard Environmental Cleanup Project with work being completed under oversight by the EPA, CDFW, etc.
Dunsmuir Ave will be closed June 30th - @ 9 p.m. between Pine and Cedar streets
Attention - Dunsmuir Residents, Guests and Business Owners
Dunsmuir Avenue will be closed June 30th from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. for an ongoing water improvement project.
The closure will be from Pine to Cedar Streets only
Alternate routes will be posted for the detour.
City of Dunsmuir wishes to thank you for your patience as upgrades are made to City’s aging infrastructure.
Thank you
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Three (3) Dunsmuir City Council positions - Open for Nomination- July 18th - August 12, 2022
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CITY OF DUNSMUIR
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Municipal Election, consolidated with the General Election will be held in the City of Dunsmuir on November 8, 2022, for the purpose of electing three City Council Members for four-year terms ending in 2026.
Nomination papers will be available beginning Monday, July 18, 2022 through Friday, August 12, 2022 in the office of the Dunsmuir City Clerk, 5915 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA during regular business hours, or by calling 530-235-4822. Completed papers must be filed in the office of the Siskiyou County Clerk, 311 Fourth Street, Room 201, Yreka, CA; no later than 4:00 pm. on August 12, 2022. For further information, contact the County Clerk’s Office at 530-842-8084 or the Dunsmuir City Clerk at 530-235-4822.
If no one or only on person is nominated for an elected office appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by California Elections Code Section 10229.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the poll hours for this election are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Dated: June 28, 2022
s/ Laura Bynum, County Clerk
Wildlife Incident Reporting
Report nuisance wildlife using the method below
Shasta retreat residents! Please be advised of ongoing Water Dept. maintenance.
Fireworks Ban - City of Dunsmuir
Due to drought and extremely high fire danger, The City of Dunsmuir, City Council, has ordered a total ban on fireworks, including Safe and Sane fireworks.
Record heat and extreme drought have caused several cities in southwest Washington, Oregon and California to ban fireworks this Fourth of July, citing wildfire concerns.
City of Dunsmuir - Call for Water Conservation
Due to extreme drought conditions, the City of Dunsmuir is encouraging residents to practice voluntary water conservation. Do your part in conserving water. Turn off the faucet while brushing teeth, take showers of 5 minutes or less, and if watering your garden, do so in the early morning or late evening hours.
Seeking applicants - Dunsmuir Planning Commission
to find out more http://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/commissions-committees
Street closures (Sacramento Ave from Willow to Pine)
Due to construction, Sacramento Ave from Willow to Pine Street will be closed 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday starting 5/9/22 to 5/20/22.
Public Works Department is Hiring: Maintenance Worker I
PUBLIC WORKS - MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Job Description: Under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor, assist with a variety of activities involved in the maintenance and repair of City streets, storm drain, water and sewer systems, lines and equipment; operate a variety of light and heavy street maintenance equipment; participate in snow plowing, drainage ditch maintenance, street cleaning, grounds maintenance, general maintenance and other assigned activities.
Excellent benefit package including full medical, vision and dental Starting at $20.41/hr
Head over to our Employment Page to learn more!
Low Cost Rabies Clinic - Sat. May 14th @ Sisson School - 601 E. Alma Street, Mt Shasta
Dog adoption!
Contact City Hall if you’d like to adopt this dog. 530.235.4822 op 3.
Male - approximately 6 years old - Current rabies - good with other dogs - appears ok with people
Seeking Citizen Members for Dunsmuir Finance Committee
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!