Still Time to Apply for the City of Napa's Microenterprise Assistance ProgramApplication Deadline Extended to March 5 at 4 PMThe City of Napa is proud to further support its local small businesses with its COVID-19 Microenterprise Assistance Program.
This grant program, funded from the Community Development Block Grant through the CARES Act, is for low- or moderate-income business owners to receive up to $5,000 to reimburse owners for costs that have already occurred. To be eligible:
- Business must be an active for-profit in the City of Napa - Owner must be considered low to moderate income - Business must have 5 or less employees (including business owner) - Business must have $2.5 million or less in gross annual receipts - Proven losses due to COVID-19 of at least 25%
Applications close on March 5 at 4 PM so apply now! See if you're eligible or start your application at https://www.cityofnapa.org/1000/COVID-19-Microenterprise-Assistance-Gran.
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City of Napa Offers Home Buyer Assistance to Those Affected by 2017 Wine Country Fires Was your rent increased by 5% or more within 6 months of the October 2017 Wine Country fires? Or did you lose your home as a result of the October 2017 Wine Country fires (or other 2017-2018 qualifying disaster)?
The City of Napa has CalHome Disaster Funds to help those affected by the 2017 Wine Country fires purchase a home.
Visit our website for more information about qualifications or to complete an application, visit: www.cityofnapa.org/200/Homeownership-Compradores-de-Casa
Or contact Andrea Clark at (707) 257-9254 or email [email protected].
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Struggling with Food Insecurity?Food Assistance is Available You can't fight a pandemic on an empty stomach. With so many individuals and families struggling with food insecurity as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Napa County can help.
Visit https://readynapacounty.org/232/Food-Assistance for a list of nonprofits and government programs offering food assistance.
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Getting Tested for COVID-19 If you think you may have COVID-19 symptoms or have come into close contact with someone who was diagnosed with COVID-19, you can get tested in Napa!
Visit https://www.countyofnapa.org/2776/COVID-19-Testing to find testing locations near you and other helpful COVID-19 testing resources.
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Signal Replacement to Begin at Lincoln and Main Street IntersectionIn December 2020, the Napa City Council approved the replacement of the signal system at Lincoln and Main Streets. The construction team expects to start work next week and finish in June.
As the signal system equipment us replaced, crews will also make improvements to the curb ramps. The upgraded equipment will allow for the intersection to be synchronized with other signals in the corridor as part of future signal programming work. Neighboring properties are being contacted. The intersection will remain open to traffic throughout the project, but traffic delays are anticipated in the area as the work proceeds so please use caution while driving through the area.
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City Clerk announces Board and Committee openings Want to make a difference in your community? Do you have expertise you could share? The City Clerk is accepting applications from Napa Residents for a total of two openings; one to serve on the Napa Valley Transportation Active Transportation Advisory Committee; and one to serve on the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board. Please submit application by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021.
Applications are available online for submission – visit www.cityofnapa.org/BoardsandCommissions (https://www.cityofnapa.org/268/Boards-Commissions) for more information about the opening and the guidelines and requirements.
The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) is an Advisory Committee that is responsible to promote and encourage safe bicycling and walking to further Napa’s goal of becoming a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly city. The Committee consists of eleven members: four members representing the City of Napa; two members represent the County of Napa; two members represent the City of American Canyon; and the Town of Yountville, City of St. Helena, and City of Calistoga each have one member to represent their respective jurisdictions. The Committee meets every other month on the 4th Monday at 5:30 p.m., currently via Zoom.
The Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board is the Governing Body of the Mosquito Abatement District which provides mosquito/vector control services for the County of Napa. The Board consists of six members: one of whom represents the City of Napa. The City Council of the City of Napa appoints one member to the Board of Trustees to serve as the City’s representative. All other members represent the other governmental jurisdictions in the County of Napa in addition to one member representing the County at-large. The City of Napa representative to the Napa County Mosquito Abatement District Board must be a resident of the City of Napa. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The City of Napa recruits throughout the year for interested residents to serve on a variety of boards and commissions that examine issues of community concern. Volunteers appointed to serve on a board or commission help City Council and city departments examine issues and, in turn, shape the future of Napa. Board and Commission members are appointed by the City Council and terms vary but are typically either two or three years. Most board members must be city residents and registered voters.
To find out more about the different commissions, committees and boards and to apply online, visit https://www.cityofnapa.org/268/Boards-Commissions. For more information contact Tiffany Carranza, City Clerk, at (707) 257-9503.
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February is National Cancer Prevention MonthFebruary is National Cancer Prevention Month! You can reduce your risk of cancer by making healthy choices such as eating healthier, staying active and not smoking. It is also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect some cancers early.
Visit https://www.cancer.org/healthy.html for more information and ways to stay healthy and reduce your risk of cancer.
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Disposing of Batteries Properly Did you know that incorrectly discarded batteries have started fires in trash cans, garbage trucks, and at recycling and transfer facilities? Luckily, they were put out quickly but batteries CANNOT go in the recycling or trash carts. Batteries can be dropped off at many sites around Napa.
Visit NapaRecycling.com/Batteries to find a full list. Or, let Napa Recycling pick up batteries through their Recycle More program (when combined with another accepted item on the list!).
Find details at https://naparecycling.com/recycle-more/.
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What Goes Where? A Handy Guide to Composting, Recycling & Landfill Items Now, where does that plastic hanger go: compost, recycling or landfill? Are you sometimes confused with what goes where when it comes to your household waste? Check out Napa Recycling's “What Goes Where” easy search tool that makes it simple to know the right cart to put it into! Check it out now at https://naparecycling.com/guide/.
You can also print out the recycling signs and post them in a convenient location for future use: https://naparecycling.com/recycling-signs/.
Oh, and that hanger? The landfill cart!
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Follow City of Napa on Facebook - Here's How! Facebook is currently working on an update that will remove Facebook Page Likes. If you currently only 'Like' the @CityofNapa Page, you will no longer receive our posts on your News Feed once the update is complete. Make sure to select the '...' button at the top of the Page and click 'Follow' to continue seeing our posts!
If you want to make sure the City's posts don't get lost in your timeline, you can adjust your follow settings to see our posts first. Select the '...' button, then 'Follow Settings' and change Napa's posts to be one of your 'Favorites.'
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Napa's Hazard Mitigation Plan is UnderwayTake Our Survey Today - and Enter to Win $150 Stihl Voucher!As Napa residents well know, natural hazards are a constant worry but being prepared can make all the difference. The City of Napa is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to help reduce or mitigate the impacts of hazards before they occur. But we need your help!
Napa residents can take a short survey to help the City understand public perceptions of local hazards, mitigation strategies, establish incentives and more. Anyone who completes the survey by April 30, 2021 will be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize of a $150 Stihl voucher. For more information or to take the survey, visit http://mitigatehazards.com/napahmp/get-involved/.
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Stay Connected!Now, more than ever, staying connected is so important. Follow the City of Napa on social media, subscribe to our e-newsletter and register for Nixle alerts today!
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