Brookings, Oregon
Recent meetings
City Council
The Brookings City Council will consider Councilor Kristi Fulton’s resignation and select a replacement from four applicants. It will also vote on two resolutions to appropriate FY 2025‑26 budget funds received from grants, donations, and insurance proceeds. Additional items include an amendment to the OWRD agreement for the Ferry Creek Dam removal project and an amendment to fund the Wild Rivers Film Festival.
- Consider resignation of Councilor Kristi Fulton and fill the vacant seat (applications: Anthony Bond, Jim Turner, Nick Chapman, Robert Naugle)
- Resolution 26‑R‑1298: Accept grants and donations and appropriate FY 2025‑26 budget funds
- Resolution 26‑R‑1299: Accept insurance proceeds and appropriate FY 2025‑26 budget funds
- Amendment No. 1 to OWRD Agreement for Ferry Creek Dam removal project
- Amendment for additional funding for the Wild Rivers Film Festival
City Council
The City Council will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for ongoing maintenance of crosswalks on US 101 and intersecting city streets. The 20-year agreement has an estimated total financial obligation of $46,400, split between the parties. The council will also issue a proclamation for Supreme Americanism Week and review May 2026 vouchers.
- Intergovernmental Agreement #73000-00045659 with ODOT for crosswalk maintenance, $46,400 total over 20 years
- Supreme Americanism Week Proclamation by Mayor Phoebe Pereda
- May 2026 Vouchers listed for informational review
City Council
The Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, setting water and sewer rates for the coming year, and approving system replacement fees. They will also hold a public hearing on state revenue sharing and consider a resolution. Other action items include authorizing engineering services for the airport runway lighting replacement project and approving a change order for the Bud Cross project.
- Hold public hearing and adopt Resolution 26-R-1293 for FY 2026-27 Budget appropriations
- Approve water and sewer rates for 2026-27 via Resolutions 26-R-1294, 26-R-1295, and system replacement fees via 26-R-1296
- Hold public hearing on State Revenue Sharing and adopt Resolution 26-R-1292
- Authorize Century West engineering services for Brookings Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project
- Approve Bud Cross Change Order #1 with Klinefelter Contracting
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget totaling $69,783,479. The budget includes a 2.2% increase each for Water and Sewer utilities, and $37.5 million in capital projects for Parks, Streets, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater. The Urban Renewal Agency will also hold a hearing on its $3.3 million budget. Copies of the budget are available at City Hall.
- Total budget: $69,783,479 for 2026-27, up from $71,548,987 adopted in 2025-26
- Property tax levy at permanent rate of $3.763 per $1,000 assessed value
- 2.2% rate increases for Water and Sewer utilities
- $37.5 million in capital projects, funded partly by a $24,996,000 USDA loan and $2,569,000 grant for wastewater, plus a $1,000,000 grant for water infrastructure
- Urban Renewal Agency budget of $3.3 million includes Façade Program, sidewalk infill on Railroad Street, and public art projects
The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2026-27 budget, tax levy, and appropriations via Resolution 26-R-1293. They also adopted water and sewer rate increases for 2026-27 through resolutions 26-R-1294, 25-R-1295, and 26-R-1296. Additionally, the council authorized a $173,981 engineering services agreement for the airport runway lighting replacement project, contingent on FAA grant approval, and approved a $33,180 change order for the Bud Cross Park pedestrian pathway.
- Approved consent calendar including May 11 minutes and April financial report (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-R-1292 declaring election to receive state revenue sharing for 2026-27 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-R-1293 adopting FY 2026-27 budget, declaring tax levy, and making appropriations (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions 26-R-1294, 25-R-1295, and 26-R-1296 setting water and sewer rates and system replacement fees for 2026-27 (5-0)
- Authorized $173,981 engineering services contract with Century West Engineering for airport runway lighting replacement, contingent on FAA grant (5-0)
- Approved $33,180 change order with Klinefelter Contracting for Bud Cross Park pedestrian pathway (5-0)
City Council
The City Council will vote on an updated Master Fee Schedule, award contracts for airport runway lighting replacement and street paving, and approve an intergovernmental agreement for school resource officer services. The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss dog park equipment and a parking lot lighting project. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Safe Boating Week.
- Adoption of updated Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 26-R-1291) with 2026 revisions
- Award of Brookings Airport Runway Lighting Replacement Project contract
- Award of 2025-26 Street Paving Projects contract to Tidewater Contractors Inc.
- First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement with Curry County for School Resource Officer services
- Urban Renewal: Dog park equipment quote and Kidtown parking lot lighting project
The council authorized a $6,635,000 contract with McLennan Excavation Inc. for Phase One wastewater collection improvements. It also approved a $511,194.70 runway lighting contract for Brookings Airport and adopted an updated Master Fee Schedule. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $6,635,000 Wastewater Collections Phase One contract (5:0)
- Approved $511,194.70 Brookings Airport runway lighting contract (5:0)
- Authorized FAA inspection agreement for airport lighting (5:0)
- Authorized street paving agreement with Tidewater Contractors (5:0)
- Adopted updated Master Fee Schedule (5:0)
- Authorized First Amendment to School Resource Officer agreement (5:0)
- Approved April 27 minutes (5:0)
- Rescheduled May 25 meeting to May 27 (5:0)
Budget Committee
The Urban Renewal Budget Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the proposed 2026-27 budget. The agenda includes officer elections, approval of prior minutes, a budget message, public comments, and a vote to adopt the budget or continue discussions on May 7, 2026.
- Election of Committee Chair and Vice-chair
- Approval of 2025 meeting minutes
- Delivery of budget message by Budget Officer
- Public comments on the proposed budget
- Vote to approve the 2026-27 budget or adjourn to May 7, 2026
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will hear the budget message, hold a public hearing on state shared revenues, and review the proposed 2026-27 budget. The committee may approve the budget and forward it to the City Council or adjourn to May 7, 2026. Public comments will be taken on the budget and state revenues.
- Election of committee chair and vice-chair
- Public hearing on state shared revenues
- Review of proposed 2026-27 city budget
- Public comments on the budget
- Possible approval of 2026-27 budget and referral to City Council
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee of the City of Brookings and Brookings Urban Renewal Agency will meet to receive the budget message for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and hold a public hearing on the use of state revenue sharing funds. The meeting will also take public comment on the proposed budget. The budget document is available for inspection at City Hall or online.
- Public hearing on use of state revenue sharing funds
- Receipt of budget message for FY 2026-27
- Public comment period on proposed budget
- Budget document available for inspection at City Hall or at www.brookings.or.us
City Council
The City Council will consider several action items including a resolution for the purchase of land at Tidewater Reservoir, a fire engine refurbishment contract, an extension of the pool management agreement, and a public meeting on a USDA grant for the Easy Street water line project. A workshop will follow to discuss the Master Fee Schedule, System Development Charges, and an upcoming councilor vacancy.
- Tidewater Reservoir Land Purchase – Resolution 26-R-1290 and real estate purchase agreement
- Easy Street Water Line Replacement Project – public hearing for USDA Rural Development grant application
- ODOT Safe Routes to Schools – Chetco Avenue Improvement Project award recommendation
- 2002 E-One Engine #6201 refurbishment – quotes from Fire Trucks Unlimited and US Fire Equipment
- South Coast Community Aquatics Pool Management Agreement Extension
The City Council unanimously approved five actions, including a $752,151 contract with Tidewater Contractors for the Safe Routes to Schools Chetco Avenue Improvement Project. Also authorized were a $312,228 fire engine refurbishment, a $150,000 pool management agreement extension, a $22,000 reservoir land purchase, and the consent calendar (minutes and financial report). All votes were 4-0.
- Approved consent calendar (April 13 minutes and March financial report) 4-0
- Authorized $312,228 fire engine refurbishment with Fire Trucks Unlimited 4-0
- Extended South Coast Community Aquatics pool management agreement for $150,000 4-0
- Adopted Resolution 26-R-1290 for $22,000 purchase of Tidewater Reservoir land 4-0
- Authorized $752,151 contract with Tidewater Contractors for Chetco Avenue Safe Routes project 4-0
City Council
The City Council will consider consent items including a new liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant, an opposition letter regarding ODOT's proposed crosswalk closure at Wharf Street, a resolution adopting a plan of action for an audit finding, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency. The Urban Renewal Agency will also consider similar items. In the workshop, the Council will discuss a potential increase in the transient lodging tax rate, the Hassett Street Connection project, and urban renewal project updates.
- New liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant
- Opposition letter regarding ODOT crosswalk closure at Wharf Street
- Resolution 26-R-1288 adopting plan of action for FY 2024-2025 audit finding
- Intergovernmental agreement with Brookings Urban Renewal Agency for administrative services
- Workshop discussion on potential raise in transient lodging tax rate
The council voted 5-0 to authorize a letter opposing ODOT's plan for a crosswalk across Chetco Avenue at Wharf Street. The council also adopted Resolution 26-R-1288 for an audit finding plan of action and authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Brookings Urban Renewal Agency for administrative services. The consent calendar was approved, including minutes, financial report, and a new liquor license for Rancho Viejo Restaurant.
- Authorized letter to ODOT opposing crosswalk at Wharf Street (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 26-R-1288 for FY 2024-2025 audit finding plan of action (5-0)
- Authorized IGA with Brookings Urban Renewal Agency for administrative services (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, financial report, and Rancho Viejo liquor license (5-0)