Council unanimously backs intergovernmental letter supporting water post‑plan coordination grant

City Manager Brenda Engebretson described a cooperative effort among the Burns Paiute Tribe, Harney County, the cities of Burns and Hines, irrigators and environmental groups working with Oregon Solutions to develop a declaration of cooperation and a two-year plan after a water-related ruling. Engebretson said the letter of support would help the partners apply for a post-plan coordination grant through the Oregon Water Resources Department and asked the council to authorize the mayor’s signature.