PUBLIC NOTICE: If anyone needs assistance with sand bagging or something concerning the flooding please call the City of Burns at 541-573-5255. We have resources and teams that can help assist. Please watch and follow the evacuation orders and be as safe as possible while all this is going on .
PUBLIC NOTICE : The City of Burns has a complete sewer failure from the Paiute Reservation to the Triangle Park. The Public Works are working diligently to do what they can but they are not sure how much longer they can hold the levee and the North part of town will flood if that happens and may not have sewer. We don't have any answers right now but we will keep you updated as anything comes in. If you feel in unsafe at anytime, please call 911 or reach out to Emergency Management at 541-589-0918.
Approved City Council Minutes March 12, 2025:
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City Council Agenda Packet March 26, 2025:
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Emergency Discharge of Wastewater at City of Burns Lagoons.
Date 3-19-25
The City of Burns is issuing this public notice to inform residents and stakeholders about an emergency discharge of wastewater that will occur at the City of Burns Lagoon due to high amounts of Inflow and Infiltration from heavy snow melt causing flooding waters in the area in and around the City of Burns.
The City is taking all necessary precautions to minimize environmental impact. The Discharge is treated water and will be monitored closely to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
Residents are advised to avoid the area in and around the Lagoons and asked to use limited water during this time period.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this emergency situation.
The City of Burns would like to thank everyone who came out to help with the sand bags and flooding. We appreciate this amazing community more than any words could ever express! THANK YOU!
PUBLIC NOTICE: The City of Burns is looking for volunteers to help fill sandbags. The North end of town is in danger of flooding and water is beginning to come over the levee. If you are interested in helping there is sand, sand bags, and shovels in the parking lot of City Hall. Thank you in advance for any help we can get!
The R3 Strategies Board of Directors will meet at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Burns Council Chambers (242 S. Broadway Ave) for a board meeting. A link to the agenda is found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b2xagg0swla5ajsxnrfa3/AJhGIAhKKrXtEAEAGRZDr-0?rlkey=uqwzc2x8l2s5f6yeqnwf2znlj&st=0ov4hfgg&dl=0
Work Session Agenda March 19, 2025:
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Recording of City Council Meeting March 12, 2025 :
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Approved February 26, 2025 City Council Minutes :
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Draft Ordinance No. 25-906:
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City Council Meeting Packet March 12, 2025:
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POSITION OPEN AT THE CITY OF BURNS: Public Works Worker - Entry Level - Resume and Cover Letter Required
JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION BELOW:
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Signed Work Session Minutes January 29, 2025:
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Signed City Council Minutes February 12, 2025:
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The Regional Rural Revitalization (R3) Strategies Consortium expects to have funding available in 2025 to support small business expansion in Burns. To qualify, businesses must be licensed, physically located and operating principally within the city of Burns. If you are interested in collaborating with R3, please complete a brief survey using the QR code below or by visiting this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZGJ5QW.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Pierce Street will be closed due to high water.
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Harney County Emergency and Essential Services Brochure DS (6) : https://5il.co/38kz1
PUBLIC NOTICE: We are starting to see a lot of water from the melting snow and issues with flooding in some parts of town. A sand bag filling station is available out behind City Hall if anyone needs sand bags. It will be self service. The crews are working diligently to open up the ditches and divert the water.
City Council Agenda Packet February 26, 2025:
https://5il.co/38h8a