Internal correspondence obtained under Oregon public records law shows commissioners reviewed unallocated capital reserves eight months before voting for consecutive residential billing increases.
A four-month examination of 1,200 subcontract invoices revealed unapproved concrete mixtures used on the northern pier spans.
A citizen oversight panel recommended placing the facility upgrade on the November ballot.
A citizen oversight panel recommended placing the facility upgrade on the November ballot after engineering surveys identified structural wear in the 1968 wing.
Hourly weekend service will begin September 1 following months of testimony from hospital night-shift nursing staff and third-shift logistics workers.
Developers proposed a six-story mixed-use complex, but commissioners ruled the timber frame holds significant structural heritage value.
After an eighteen-month pilot showed a 22 percent increase in returned materials, trustees voted unanimously to make the fine-free policy permanent.
The proposed capital plan allocates $3.8M toward arterial resurfacing.
The proposed capital plan allocates $3.8M toward arterial resurfacing on 8th Street and Industrial Parkway.
Low humidity and anticipated east winds prompted the early restriction across all rural fire protection districts.
Public pedestrian access along the riverfront trail will remain open while boundary litigation proceeds.
Public community interviews and staff question sessions will take place next Monday and Tuesday in the auditorium.
City Council Chambers, 200 Mill Street.
City Council Chambers, 200 Mill Street. Citizens may testify on road resurfacing, park maintenance, and stormwater projects.
Market Square on 4th Ave, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Soil testing clinic and seasonal produce from 32 regional growers.
Agenda includes review of reserve account policies and public comment period regarding upcoming quarterly billing.
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