Welcome to Colusa!
Surrounded by rice fields along the Sacramento river, historic Colusa  with its Victorian homes and shaded lanes harkens back to a simpler time. An hour’s drive from Sacramento,  Colusa’s graceful Southern charm  has attracted more than a few Hollywood directors. Thanks to a business friendly environment, Colusa has a wide variety of fine restaurants and community-minded businesses. Its rural setting  makes it ideal for hunters looking for duck, turkey or geese. Quality schools supported by  a close-nit community make Colusa ideal for growing families!

 
News and Announcements

the center for economic development seeks proposals

   The Center for Economic Development (CED), in collaboration with USDA Rural Development, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Northern California businesses to participate in a business assistance program running through 12/31/2012. CED intendeds to select seven businesses that are poised for growth from the applicant pool and provide assistance in the following areas of their operation: competitive intelligence, marketing services, financial services, website services and social media utilization.
   The goal of the program is to position businesses to be able to expand their operations through information on new and existing market and customer bases and to position the business to approach both private and public lending organizations to seek funding for the business's expansion. To qualify for the program, applicants must be headquartered in Northern California but outside of the Chico and Redding Urban areas (for a list of available areas please contact the Center) and have fewer the 300 employees. Businesses located in Oroville, California, will also be given precedence in the evaluation process.
   The CED will rank candidates based on their adherence to application requirements as well as their ability to demonstrate participation and growth capacity. Special consideration will be given to medium sized (6-99 employees) high-growth companies. The application has been extended through February 16, 2012. To receive a full copy of the RFP and application please e-mail Michael Suplita at msuplita@csuchico.edu or Click Here for an RFP.

city of colusa is accepting applications for 2 vacancies on the
    utilities committee
 

The committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the City Council on public utility issues.  The committee also provides oversight to ensure public utility funds are accounted for accurately and are properly spent. In addition to advising the City Council on utility issues, the committee is tasked with educating the public regarding utility planning, rates and other matters relating to utilities owned or operated by the city , including water and wastewater. The committee meets quarterly at 6 p.m. at City Hall with Special Meetings held on an “as-needed” basis. All interested parties are encouraged to apply Monday-Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm at City Hall 425 Webster Street.
 

colusa city first time homebuyer program                       

The City of Colusa has funds available to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home. The program is available to income-eligible applicants who haven’t owned a home in the past three years. The home purchased must be located in the City limits. For more information please visit the City Forms & Docs or click here.
 

COLUSA BOAT LAUNCHING FACILITY PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL  
    BID NOW AVAILABLE.
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LOW IMPACT SENIOR FITNESS CLASS                              [Download Flyer]

Low impact yoga and stretching, resistance bands, light weights, individualized body fat testing, measurements, and nutritional guidance upon request. Classes held in the Auditorium at City Hall from 10:00-10:30am. The cost is $20 for 4 classes.
 
 city of Colusa budget posted                                                  [Download]

 Housing Element 2009-2014                                                      
[Download Initial Study]   [Download Final]

 

  ROAD FUNDING PROGRAMS - PROP 1B INFORMATION POSTED: [More Info.]
  MANGANESE INFORMATION: [More Info.]
  Water Quality CONSUMER Confidence Report 2009  [More Info.]