Water & utilities in Oregon local government
What Oregon city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
408 Oregon meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Oregon with the most water & utilities activity
- Morrow County, OR (47)
- Astoria, OR (37)
- Grants Pass, OR (33)
- Rockaway Beach, OR (27)
- Yachats, OR (26)
- Ashland, OR (23)
- Gresham, OR (20)
- West Linn, OR (20)
- Portland, OR (14)
- Salem, OR (13)
- Benton County, OR (12)
- Tillamook County, OR (11)
Latest matching meetings
Council to appropriate $13.1 M from Clean Energy Fund to restore frontline services
The Portland City Council will consider several ordinances and budget items, including a large appropriation from the Clean Energy Fund to restore frontline positions. Council members will also appoint voting members to the Portland Utility Board and approve leases for city facilities. Additional agenda items address…
First reading of Ordinance 3306 for manufactured home park resident protections
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 3306, which establishes notice of sale, purchase opportunities, and tenant protections for manufactured home park residents. Additional items include second readings of Ordinances 3296‑3298 affecting manufactured housing standards and zoning, and…
Council will vote on ODOT transportation plan agreement and discuss several city projects
The Keizer City Council meeting will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation to update the Transportation System Plan. Staff will also present items such as a fee waiver for the Keizer Event Center, stormwater facilities on…
City Council to consider rideshare ordinance and paving contracts
The Astoria City Council will meet on July 20, 2026, to approve routine minutes and consider several major items including a lease for the Astoria Regatta, a $25,000 homeland security grant, and the adoption of an ordinance allowing transportation network companies to operate in the city.
Council will consider a financial audit resolution and several infrastructure actions
The Toledo City Council meeting will address a resolution to receive the 2025-2026 financial audit, adopt a traffic‑calming ordinance, and discuss a roof replacement for a fire department building. The council will also consider purchasing a new Ford F‑150 for the water treatment plant and updating the water…
Council approved a fire‑truck donation to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico
The Grants Pass City Council adopted two resolutions: one authorizing the City Manager to donate a fire truck and related equipment to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, and another approving commercial activity at Riverside Park along with a fee waiver for the 2026 Medicine Show Revival Event. The council also approved…
Board considers real estate agreements and grant funding for housing and health services
The Board of Commissioners will consider agreements for real estate purchases, a mattress recycling program, and housing production grants. The agenda also includes items regarding health services, environmental health fees, and a roof rehabilitation project.
Board to consider amended public health financing IGA and watermaster agreement
The Crook County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a consent agenda including approval of an amended intergovernmental agreement for financing public health services. Discussion items include the June 2026 treasurer's report and a request to sign an IGA with the Oregon Water Resources Department…
Council will vote on donating a fire truck to Mexico and approving Riverside Park activities
The Grants Pass City Council will consider two resolutions: one to authorize the City Manager to donate a fire truck and related equipment to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, and another to approve commercial activity at Riverside Park along with a fee waiver for the 2026 Medicine Show Revival Event. The meeting also…
City Council to authorize donation of fire truck to Mexico
The Grants Pass City Council will consider resolutions to donate fire equipment to Autlán de Navarro, Mexico, and approve commercial activity at Riverside Park. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for routine items such as water treatment chemicals and investment reports.
Oregon City Commission meeting includes water updates and public hearings
The City Commission will conduct a regular meeting including an oath of office for new police officers. The agenda features presentations on water infrastructure and management, as well as a public hearing regarding system development charges.
Committee reviews options to balance Public Works budget, including fee changes
The Public Works and Streets Committee will hold a work session to hear a GSI presentation on the Water Management Conservation Plan (WMCP) and Source Water Protection plans and to discuss a trial of a tiered‑rate calculator. Members will consider options for balancing the public works budget, including changes to…
Clean Water Consortium to consider SEP funds transfer
This is a routine meeting of the Morrow County Clean Water Consortium, mostly procedural. The board will consider approving minutes, an invoice, and a managing director report. The main business item is a vote on authorizing a transfer of SEP (State Environmental Protection?) funds.
Council approved amendment to taxicab driver permit rules, reducing look‑back period to five years.
The Woodburn City Council adopted an amendment to Ordinance 2464, changing the driver‑license suspension look‑back for taxicab permits from ten to five years. Council members also denied the renewal of Martha Monroy’s taxicab license and directed staff to finalize the decision. Contracts were awarded for on‑call CCTV…
Board to discuss water well repairs and park path paving
The Board of Public Works will review invoices for tree services and discuss potential repairs for the Twining Walkway and booster pumps at Well #6 and Well #7. The board will also consider replacing wood media for the wastewater treatment plant's odor control system.
Council to consider repealing Lane Electric Cooperative franchise ordinance
The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 602 to repeal a previous franchise agreement with Lane Electric Cooperative. This action aims to remove the expired 2002 ordinance from the city code to prepare for a new agreement to be authorized by resolution.
City Council to vote on McKinley Avenue water and sewer fees
The Cottage Grove City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to establish a Zone of Benefit for the McKinley Avenue sewer and water line extension project. The council will also approve minutes, liquor licenses, and a contract for waterline replacement.
County Service District to certify delinquent sewer accounts for collection
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will meet as the South Third County Service District Governing Board to certify delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector. The meeting will be held in person at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis.
Alpine County Service District to certify delinquent sewer accounts
The Alpine County Service District Governing Board will meet to discuss new business and review a consent agenda. The primary action involves the certification of delinquent sewer accounts for collection by the tax collector.
City Council to adopt $246 million Public Works Capital Improvement Plan
The Astoria City Council will consider several routine consent‑calendar items, including a utility easement for Bethany Lutheran Church at 420 34th St. and a License to Occupy for a retaining wall near 1122 Lexington Ave. The council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to allow transportation…
Council to vote on annexing 4.96 acres on SE McKinley Road
The council will consider a consent agenda that includes an expedited annexation of 4.962 acres at 17231 SE McKinley Road, an appointment to the Home Forward Board, an amendment to Gresham Revised Code chapters on stormwater, wastewater, and parks/streets, and the purchase of a vactor truck for up to $690,846. A…
Council to award water reservoir and tank improvement projects
The City Council will consider awarding a contract for water reservoir and tank improvement projects funded by the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (SDWRLF). They will also authorize the surplus of unspecified city property. During the URA meeting, they will consider two requests for URA funds and receive a…
Gearhart City Council to consider Resolution 1017 regarding water rates
The City Council will meet to review officer reports and approve minutes from June 2026. The primary item for consideration is a resolution concerning water rates.
Council will consider dismissal or discipline of a city employee in executive session
The council will approve the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and the accounts payable and Visa statements, review updates on housing and a water‑rate study, and discuss the future of the City Administrator and City Recorder positions. An executive session is scheduled to consider the possible dismissal or discipline of a…
West Linn Council to discuss Housing Production Strategy
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the West Linn Housing Production Strategy, a draft Code of Conduct/Civil Exclusion Policy for city property, and hear a Water Environment Services State of the District report. Proclamations for Parks and Recreation Month, Disability Pride Month, and National…
City Commission to vote on utility billing code update, solid waste rates
The City Commission will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 26-1008 to amend the public utility service billing code. The consent agenda includes a corrected solid waste rate schedule (Resolution 26-16) effective July 1, 2026, and several service contracts for roof replacement, environmental assessment, and…
Urban Renewal Commission considers water quality contract and bridge easement
The Oregon City Urban Renewal Commission will discuss a Personal Services Agreement with Aquatic Insight, LLC for water quality monitoring at Clackamette Cove, a temporary construction easement for the ODOT OR 99E McLoughlin Bridge Project, and an update on the Clackamette Cove Boat House removal. Public comment will…
Council considers fuel tax ballot referral, camping ordinance, and road contracts.
The La Grande City Council will review several items during its July 1 regular session. Key actions include selecting a local fuel tax option for the November 2026 ballot, holding a second reading on an ordinance that establishes exclusion zones and enforcement procedures for camping on public property, and awarding…
Council to vote on extending temporary green waste fee increase at Redwood Transfer Station
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, water incline rates, and council procedures. After the workshop, they will vote on a motion to authorize the City Manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern Oregon Sanitation, extending a temporary rate…
Council to vote on extending green waste rate increase at Redwood Transfer Station
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Washington-Midland redevelopment opportunity plan, a water incline rate, and council procedures. Following the workshop, the council will convene a special meeting to consider a motion authorizing the city manager to amend the franchise agreement with Southern…
Redmond ESAC to discuss $50,000 Youth Climate Action Fund and water management
The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee will review the design of a $50,000 youth-led microgrant program from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The committee will also receive updates on stormwater planning, water quality monitoring, and the High School Creek Watershed Restoration Plan.
Portland City Council passes sewer rate changes and cable franchise ordinances
The City Council passed an emergency ordinance to revise sewer and stormwater rates for fiscal year 2026-27. They also approved ordinances regarding a new Cable Franchise Fund and the dissolution of the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.
Council to set conditions for future Urban Growth Boundary amendment
The Woodburn City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied taxi permit, consider a resolution establishing conditions for any future Urban Growth Boundary amendment per House Bill 4035, and award contracts for on-call CCTV sewer inspection services and police vehicles. The consent agenda includes…
Council to consider resolution on Urban Growth Boundary conditions per HB 4035
The Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of a denied taxi permit for Martha Monroy and consider a resolution establishing conditions for any future Urban Growth Boundary amendment under House Bill 4035. Consent agenda items include approving election results, liquor license applications, and a $55,000…
Council to decide appeal of ATR Services expansion denial
The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit, major site plan amendment, and replat for ATR Services to expand an outdoor storage yard with aboveground fuel tanks on Loten Way. The Council can either overturn the denial (allowing the…
Toledo City Council to hold public hearings on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and the election to receive state shared revenues. The body will also consider resolutions concerning utility fees and disposal rates.
Portland City Council adopts FY 2026-27 budget and various ordinances
The City Council met to adopt the annual city budget and establish appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. The council also passed several emergency ordinances regarding revenue sharing, tax levies, and interfund loans.
Commission to consider Axon Enterprise contract for police equipment and evidence storage
The Oregon City Commission will consider a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for police equipment, software, and digital evidence storage. Consent agenda items include parking fine updates, a playground grant, liquor licenses, library overdue fine elimination, and staff salary adjustments. A public hearing will…
Coos Bay City Council to hold public hearing on 2026-2027 budget
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026-2027 approved budget and the use of revenue sharing funds. The body will also consider adjustments to sewer user fees and a construction contract for a parking lot project.
Council to vote on vacating streets for Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion
The Astoria City Council will conduct second readings and consider adoption of an ordinance to vacate portions of Franklin Avenue, 20th Street, and 22nd Street to support Columbia Memorial Hospital's expansion. The council will also consider a related campus agreement to transfer city properties to CMH and retire a…