Salem

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will vote to adopt its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, a required step before July 1. They will also consider reappointments to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board and authorize a $520,000 marketing addendum for the Salem Convention Center using transient occupancy tax revenues.

• Adoption of FY 2027 Urban Renewal Agency budget via Resolution 26-07 URA
• Authorize $520,000 marketing addendum for Salem Convention Center for FY 2027
• Appointment and reappointment of members to West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Information report on administratively approved purchases in May 2026

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority Commission will hear a motion to evaluate the Salem First Keys Fund as an alternative to below-market disposition of SHA properties. No action is anticipated at this meeting; the item is placed for commissioner awareness only. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a program management report for June 2026.

• Motion to evaluate Salem First Keys Fund as alternative to below-market disposition (no action expected at this meeting)
• Program Management Report for June 2026 (information only)
• Approval of May 26, 2026, draft meeting minutes

City Council

The Salem City Council will vote on adopting the FY2027 budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. They will also consider applying for a FEMA grant to replace the Geren Island Water Treatment Facility bridge, extending the lien forgiveness program, and selecting a new city auditor.

• Adopt FY2027 budget via Resolution 2026-31
• Adopt Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2031
• Apply for FEMA BRIC grant for Geren Island bridge replacement
• Extend Lien Forgiveness Program to June 30, 2027
• Award auditing contract to REDW, LLC

City Council

At this work session, the City Council will receive an update on organizational initiatives within the Salem Fire Department. The meeting is informational only, with no votes expected. Two closed executive sessions on pending litigation are scheduled beforehand.

• Work session presentation on Salem Fire Department organizational initiatives (Information Only)

The City Council held a work session receiving an update from the Salem Fire Department on organizational initiatives. No votes on policy or spending were taken; the only action was receiving and filing the information report.

• Received and filed Fire Department Organizational Initiatives Update (no vote)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget recommended by the Budget Committee. The Board may amend the budget within limits but cannot increase total property tax levies. A motion to consider expanding the Salem Convention Center is also on the agenda. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Salem Urban Renewal Agency Budget
• Motion from Chair Julie Hoy regarding expansion of Salem Convention Center
• Approval of May 11, 2026 draft minutes
• Approval of May 18, 2026 work session minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved the consent calendar including minutes from previous meetings. After a public hearing, the board directed staff to return with a resolution to adopt the FY2027 budget on June 22. Additionally, the board directed staff to update an economic impact analysis for a proposed expansion of the Salem Convention Center.

• Approved consent calendar including May 11 and May 18 minutes (8-0)
• Directed staff to return June 22 with resolution to adopt FY2027 budget (8-0)
• Directed staff to update economic impact analysis for Salem Convention Center expansion (8-0)

City Council

The Salem City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2027 budget and state revenue sharing funds, then adopt the budget and a new fee schedule. They will also approve legislative priorities for the 2027 session. Several land use decisions are reported for information.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 budget and resolution to adopt with amendments
• Public hearing on state revenue sharing funds (Resolution 2026-19)
• Adopt FY 2027 fee schedule (Resolution 2026-18)
• Approve legislative priorities for 2027 session
• Land use decisions: variance for Mill Creek Corporate Center, assisted living at 901 Front St NE, short-term rental at 1115 Little John Loop NW

Council approved the FY2027 fee schedule and elected to receive state revenue sharing funds. Legislative priorities for the 2027 session were approved with an amendment tightening immigration enforcement language. Council directed staff to return June 22 with a resolution to adopt the amended FY2027 budget.

• Approved state revenue sharing resolution (8-0)
• Directed staff to bring FY2027 budget resolution with amendments on June 22 (8-0)
• Adopted FY2027 fee schedule via Resolution 2026-18 (8-0)
• Approved legislative priorities with amendment changing 'the' to 'any' on immigration language (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026 (consent)
• Received and filed three hearings officer decisions and a motion status report