Parkersburg’s Reverse Drive-Through Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 5. Units are stationary with spectators able to drive through from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Please see the application below for your organization to participate.
Market Street Streetscape Enhancement
The City of Parkersburg invites concerned parties to attend a public meeting regarding the Market Street Streetscape Enhancement Project, on Tuesday, November 10th from 4:00-6:00 PM at Bicentennial Park at 3rd and Market Streets in downtown Parkersburg.
This project proposes to enhance the streetscape along Market Street from 9th Street to 13th Street, including the easterly and westerly sides of Market Street. The project’s goal is to encourage increased pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit rider amenities and activities, while also accommodating vehicular traffic that provides safe access to users of all ages and abilities.
Planned improvements include:
- Replacing all existing sidewalks
- Making appropriate ADA improvements, including curb cuts and standard ramps.
Other improvements that may be executed include:
- Ingress/egress consolidation for local businesses
- New decorative light fixtures on the existing telephone poles on the easterly side of Market Street
- Installation of landscaping treatments (additional street trees spaced appropriately on the westerly side of Market Street)
- New cross walks constructed at each intersection
- Stamped concrete installed to be consistent with those installed previously on the lower sections of Market Street
Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce stated, “This is an opportunity for public input regarding substantial investment and infrastructure upgrades. It’s important for citizens, particularly those in the impacted neighborhood, to provide their input and feedback to the planning team.”
In the event of inclement weather, the meeting will be moved to the Executive Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Building. Any residents or business owners, or others unable to attend may send questions or comments through email or regular mail to the attention of Mr. Tim Kirk, PE Project Manager:
MortonThomas and Associates
417 Grand Park Drive, Suite 104, Parkersburg, WV 26105
PKB 2030
The City of Parkersburg announces the release of its 2030 Comprehensive Plan, a document that will guide development for the next decade. The City of Parkersburg Development Department, together with the PKB 2030 Steering Committee, the Municipal Planning Commission, and consultants at McBride Dale Clarion have collaborated throughout the process to complete the document in compliance with West Virginia state law. The proposed plan acts as a blueprint for future expansion and management of land use, housing, economic development, transportation, and public services.
Beginning Friday, October 30, the plan will be available for review at www.pkb2030.org. Anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Parkersburg will also have the option to post comments on the website. Additionally, an open house will be held on Thursday, November 5th from 6-8 PM at the Parkersburg Art Center where community members can learn more about the plan, ask questions of city leaders, and provide feedback to the PKB 2030 Steering Committee. Governor Justice’s mask and social distancing orders will be followed; attendees are welcome to arrive at any time during the 2 hour event.
Mayor Joyce invites those who live, work, and do business in the City of Parkersburg to review the Comprehensive Plan and make comments either on the website or at the Open House event. “Our community’s success is due in great part to the collaborative work amongst our city employees, local business owners, non-profit organizations and civically-engaged residents. I look forward to discussing the contents of the plan with citizens.”
A Comprehensive Plan is required for West Virginia municipalities every ten years. The process of creating the plan for Parkersburg began in early 2020, and included an online survey and public workshops. Following the November 5 Open House, the 2030 Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed by the Municipal Planning Division in a public hearing on December 1, and Parkersburg’s City Council on December 8 for a first reading with a second reading scheduled for December 22.
Small Business Relief Fund
The City of Parkersburg announces the launch of the Small Business Relief Fund (SBRF), a program funded through a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV) funds, and aimed to assist small businesses in the City avoid job loss caused by closures related to social distancing by providing short-term working capital assistance to enable retention and/or creation of job opportunities for low- to moderate- income persons. The SBRF funds awarded to an eligible business, through the SBRF Program, may be used for working capital expenses. This funding can be used to help small businesses restart their operations after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The maximum amount of assistance an eligible business may apply for and/or receive (provided they document the unmet need) is $17,500.
Funds awarded to an eligible business, through the SBRF Program, may be used for working capital expenses. For the purpose of this program, eligible working capital expenses include the following:
• Payment for business rent or required monthly business loan payments.
• Payments of wages, taxes, and normal benefits for business employees essential to maintain your business.
• Normal operating costs that are included in “cost of goods sold” on a business income statement (raw materials for manufacturers, component pieces for assemblers, items for resale for retailers, food for restaurants, etc.)
• Normal operating expenses that are included in “operating expenses” on a business income statement (utilities, insurance, professional services, etc.).
The City is proud to partner with the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council (MOVRC) in the administration of the SBRF program.
To be considered eligible for assistance through the SBRF, a small business must meet the following criteria:
• Be located in the corporation limits of the City of Parkersburg.
• Have been in business for at least one year (since March 1, 2019).
• Have been in good standing with applicable City fees as of December 31, 2019.
• Must be a low- to moderate-income (LMI) business owner and/or a business that employs (or previously employed) at least 51% LMI workers.
• Must employ ≤ 25 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Low- to Moderate- Income (LMI) Workers, however, priority will be given to business that employ ≤ 10 FTE LMI workers during the first application cycle. Please see definition for FTE-LMI Worker below.
To receive a copy of the application and program guidelines (hard copy or electronic), please call 304.422.4993 or email ana.ambrose@movrc.org. Applications must be submitted to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council by Friday, October 16th, 2020 at 10 a.m. Applications can be mailed or emailed to the Regional Council.
City Observes Labor Day
The City of Parkersburg will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 7. The City Building will reopen for normal business at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8.
The Sanitation Department will be one day behind normal schedule, with collection beginning Tuesday, September 8, through Saturday, September 12.
Urban Deer Hunt
The City of Parkersburg Urban Deer Hunt will begin on Sept 12th 2020, in Johnson T. Janes Park. The urban hunt will conclude on December 31st 2020.
Applications can be obtained on the 4th Floor of the City Building 8:00AM-4:30PM beginning Wednesday August 19th.
All applicants will be required to complete a certification test; testing will be conducted at the Parkersburg Police Range (2301 Keaver Street Parkersburg) beginning at 5PM on Friday August 28th.
To request an application or if you have questions please contact Kelsey Snyder at 304-424-8568 or Kelsey.snyder@parkersburgwv.gov
Urban Hunt Regulations 2020 Final
2020 Urban Archery Hunt Application_
urban hunt private land
Drive Through Service Window
As of Monday, August 3, 2020, the drive-through service window underneath the walking bridge at the Municipal Building is now in service for customers desiring to make payments without entering the building.
This service is available as an option in addition to the walk-in window on the first floor. Drop box payments remain available; however, the location has changed to just beyond the drive-through window at the south corner of the building.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.
Payments that may be made at the drive-through include Police/Fire Protection, Sanitation, Grass & Weeds, Vacant Property, and other miscellaneous charges. Additionally, Business & Occupation tax and User Fee remittances will be accepted.
Housing Assistance Applications
The City of Parkersburg is accepting applications from low-income homeowners in the corporate limits of the City who need repairs done to their homes. Repairs may include; roofing, windows, siding, electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Certain eligibility restrictions apply. Please call 304-424-8452, email ryan.barber@parkersburgwv.gov or go to our website at parkersburgcity.com/housing for more information or to get an application.
One-Time Business & Occupation Tax Exemption for 2nd QTR 2020
The City of Parkersburg is offering a one-time Business & Occupation exemption of up to $500 of taxes due for the quarter ending June 30, 2020. This exemption applies to certain Retail/Restaurant, Services, and Rental sales.
For details and the exemption form, click HERE.
City of Parkersburg Candidates 2020
CITY OF PARKERSBURG
CANDIDATES 2020
Primary election June 9, 2020
MAYOR
Nancy Wilcox, Dem, 4307 16th Avene
Sherry Dugan, Dem, #1 Wharton Drive
Tom Joyce, Rep (Inc), 2102 Foley Drive
Byron Brent Meeks, Rep, 1507 Lynn Street
Mike Cottrell, Rep, 2700 Emerson Avenue, Apt 209
Mark Meredith, Rep, 2601 Liberty Street
CITY COUNCIL
Dave McCrady, District #1, Dem (Inc), 915 Erie Street
Jessica Irene Cottrille, #1, Rep, 2804 11th Avenue
Andrea “Red” Greer, #1, Dem, 906 Olive Street
Michael Hess, District #2, Rep, 2619 26th Avenue
Sharon A Kuhl, Rep (Inc) 2624 Hugh Street
Robert Mercer, District #3, Rep (Inc), 903 Camden Avenue
Wendy Rawlins Tuck, District #4, Dem, 1020 14th Street
Brett Bringardner, Rep, 636 Smithfield Street
“Donna Sue” Helmick, Dem, 1038 Lynn Street
Eric Barber, Rep (Inc), 900 13th Street
J.R. Carpenter, District #5, Dem (Inc)1329 Market Street
Mike Reynolds, District #6, Rep (Inc), 2017 Washington Avenue
Charity Wise, District 7, Rep, 2001 Lewis Avenue
Chris Rexroad, District 7, Rep, 2708 Cleveland Avenue
Thomas Rafferty, Dist 7, Dem, 603 Eastlawn Avenue
Zachary T. Stanley, District #8, Rep (Inc), 26 Willowbrook Drive
Jeff Fox, District #9, Dem (Inc), 3315 Clement Avenue
