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1) Consent calendar — approve minutes and amended financial report for February 2025
Motion: Approve the consent calendar with the amended financial report for February 2025.
Recorded votes (meeting transcript): Councilor Fulton — Yes; Councilor Ferreira — Yes; Councilor Balmer — Yes; Mayor Hodges — Yes. Outcome: Approved.

2) 2024 Street Paving Program (Tidewater Contractors)
Motion: Authorize the city manager to enter into an agreement with Tidewater Contractors to pave various streets identified in the 2022 pavement management plan update.
Recorded votes: Councilor Fulton — Yes; Councilor Ferreira/Ferrieta — Yes; Councilor Longberg — Yes; Mayor (recorded as Hochul/Hodges) — Yes. Outcome: Approved. Notes: Single responsive bid of $338,180; funded from street pavement replacement fund.

3) Bud Cross Park grant applications (Res. 25-R-1268 and 25-R-1269)
Motion: Adopt resolutions 25-R-1268 and 25-R-1269 authorizing submission of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grant applications and authorize the mayor to sign letters of support.
Recorded votes: Councilor Longer — Yes; Councilor Fulton — Yes; Mayor Hodges — Yes. Outcome: Approved. Notes: Project estimate $458,130; grant requires 40% match ($183,252) from park SDCs.

4) Letter opposing proposed overlapping super health district
Motion: Authorize the mayor to sign a letter to Senator Smith and Representative Boyce opposing the proposed overlapping super health district and forced redistribution of services.
Recorded votes: Councilor Malmberg — Yes; Councilor Fulton — Yes; Councilor Farida — Yes; Mayor Nobles — Recused. Outcome: Approved (recusal recorded). Notes: Staff cited reports of Bay Area Hospital's $50,000,000 debt and a union-backed proposal by UFCW Local 555.

5) RARE (Rural Assistance for Rural Environments) participant application (Resolution 25-R-1270)
Motion: Adopt resolution 25-R-1270 authorizing the city manager to apply for a RARE participant and authorize a cash match of up to $26,500 to pay for the position.
Recorded votes: Councilor Quilton — Yes; Councilor O'Fareta — Yes; Councilor Mulvey — Yes; Mayor Nobles — Yes. Outcome: Approved. Notes: Match may be partially offset by a Ford Family Foundation contribution if awarded; RARE participant term ~11 months.

6) Drinking Water Source Protection grant application (Resolution 25-R-1271)
Motion: Adopt resolution 25-R-1271 for submission to the Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Source Protection Fund for protective measures at the city's drinking water intake site on the Chetco River (project estimate reported at ~$20,000; request up to $50,000).
Recorded votes: Councilor Craven — Yes; Councilor Mulford — Yes; Councilor (recorded as Quotes) — Yes; Mayor Rogers — Yes. Outcome: Approved.

7) Housing Infrastructure Support Fund application (Resolution 25-R-1272)
Motion: Adopt resolution 25-R-1272 to authorize submission of a grant application to the Housing Infrastructure Support Fund to fund a housing needs analysis and related infrastructure planning.
Recorded votes: Councilor Balder — Yes; Councilor Correa — Yes; Mayor Patches — Yes. Outcome: Approved. Notes: HNA will align with forthcoming state administrative rules expected January 2026.

These items are reflected in the meeting record and will proceed to the next administrative steps identified by staff for application, contract execution or follow-up reporting to the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3-24-2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions the council passed on March 24, 2025, including consent calendar, street paving contract, Bud Cross Park grant applications, opposition letter on proposed super health district, and grant application authorizations for RARE, drinking water protection and housing infrastructure analysis.","taxTitle","Brookings, Curry County, Oregon","taxId",61736,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625464,"Brookings council authorizes mayor to oppose proposed overlapping \"super health district\"",488,1638000,2126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756897-de5afd663af2641b70464c1011b93077&start=1638&end=2126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756897-de5afd663af2641b70464c1011b93077/thumbnail_1638000.jpg","/articles/6625464/Brookings/Curry-County/Oregon/Brookings-council-authorizes-mayor-to-oppose-proposed-overlapping-super-health-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625464-b8e4cd785faa9df9111ef33e39acefa7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775894753&Signature=YOrwv6jSABPAmkH0ONpx8fF8Gd4cfGnIFGm-zs70hre92S1pxD1oWKtZtUtrAQ-mjh~bzajmacbEa39gjXfGGwztZrLDrAhamzgW0xBV-7uXbsqoSR0UAfAKnbywzjYQ2ymybJ5AsdHdfZQtWOyMU3tNiS2D7fP-zFcKIObgcFyI4jcSpmWATcvN2x9u-nnZkUNuVJgJ3lr2-wLw7f8dND8EVJ3Md0qttiR5BcnoKevVZYOIKt92cbHp7mikibfiVxSQNCfA1hCSULL-StqL2fWA0CtiQoM5lG6bIRujrr4UoQlZnnpJpXy4kC252rGRrAzb3Oz05Ite3fzN7oTVBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookings City Council on March 24 authorized the mayor to sign a letter to Senator Smith and Representative Boyce opposing a proposed overlapping \"super health district\" and any enforced redistribution of services, following a staff briefing about a union-backed proposal and possible financial impacts.

City staff described a proposal being circulated by United Food and Commercial Workers, UFCW Local 555, concerning the future of Bay Area Hospital. Staff said Bay Area Hospital is reportedly carrying about $50 million in debt and that one proposal circulating would form a regional or \"super\" health district that could impose taxes across multiple existing districts to address hospital obligations. Staff said state-level language discussed in media reports suggested the state might cover up to half the debt if local funding were raised.

Council members expressed concern that creating an overlapping district could shift tax burdens to Brookings-area taxpayers and that the proposal appeared to be advanced by outside parties (staff referenced a private group named Quorum in news coverage). Council discussion included questions about who would be taxed, which communities would be included, and whether Brookings would be inside any new district. One council member said the proposal \"shouldn't even make it to the legislature,\" and other members urged a firm statement opposing the concept.

A motion to authorize the mayor to sign the opposition letter carried; the meeting record shows the mayor recused from the vote. The motion passed with a recorded recusal and affirmative votes by the council members present. The authorized letter will be sent to Senator Smith and Representative Boyce to communicate the council's opposition.

The council cited uncertainty about the proposal's legality and potential tax impacts on local taxpayers as the basis for its action. Staff and council members emphasized that local representatives at the state level had already publicly opposed the measure, and the council sought to add Brookings' formal opposition.","Council approved a motion directing the mayor to sign a letter to state legislators opposing a proposed overlapping \"super health district\" after staff described a union-backed proposal and noted Bay Area Hospital's reported $50 million debt; the mayor recused from the final vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625469,"Brookings council backs Bud Cross Park improvements, authorizes $183,252 match and letters of support",807,792000,1599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756897-de5afd663af2641b70464c1011b93077&start=792&end=1599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756897-de5afd663af2641b70464c1011b93077/thumbnail_792000.jpg","/articles/6625469/Brookings/Curry-County/Oregon/Brookings-council-backs-Bud-Cross-Park-improvements-authorizes-183252-match-and-letters-of-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625469-8de76721d892ae9e6b6741453504276b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775894753&Signature=oMv82fHtnLkB-hLBLMFf~ykwGWqoFQ3-7CCAR5GpulGU1QQL3Z-25QdJrR9Udr0D4LY-zZTInSe5IjiWIa7FOaVJ8m~XSbKawyXgqyvXy5MORihU7KYqPRFdX8ZZ4QZ1zAEGFKNKnPwlZHy8s0SI0rWbqKOyzhUIb85pu6a082p34pLCABB5W-MbYMSnU4SofEwq-0yMRiwRDbm837lmBzneAzHmpzqC4rHH4r8qJtqNQqV3x3lo7hB2kNTOOnrBGP3sZ5ZvIT-TzzJn2mgjd9xSSuw-2WiX4kYdPBJ1v8rtv9aQyET11E-TxoHH8jkGAU4vA3KOxI7pfEtKUE3kJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookings City Council on March 24 voted to adopt two resolutions authorizing submission of local government grant applications to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for improvements to Bud Cross Park and authorized the mayor to sign letters of support.

Staff presented a plan for pedestrian and parking improvements between the ball fields, including a day-use picnic area, play structure, ADA pathway improvements, landscape upgrades, parking lot paving and storm drainage work. The combined project cost is estimated at $458,130. Because the grant requires a 40% local match, staff said the city would commit $183,252 from parks system development charge funds; staff classified the projects as SDC-eligible because they add park capacity.

The council was told the project dates to the 2011 Parks Master Plan and was a high priority for the Parks and Recreation Commission, which voted unanimously in March 2025 to forward a recommendation supporting the project. Staff reported that a web survey launched March 18 had generated nearly 170 responses with about 93% in favor.

Councilors asked technical questions about drainage tie-ins, sidewalk extensions and whether play areas would be fenced or lit. Staff said drainage infrastructure is already largely in place from earlier work, that sidewalk extension to the corner was not part of this plan and that the play area would be open like most city parks (no full perimeter fence). Staff also said there is no lighting planned for the new parking area; parking lot lighting is not included in the proposed scope.

Councilor [recorded mover not specified] moved to adopt resolutions 25-R-1268 and 25-R-1269, and to authorize the mayor to sign letters of support; the motion passed with recorded \"yes\" votes from council members present and the mayor. The council directed staff to submit both a small grant application (under $100,000) and a large grant application (over $100,000) as described in the staff report.

If awarded, the project will be funded by the grant and the parks SDC match; staff will return with implementation details and any required contract awards.","Council approved two resolutions to apply for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department grants for Bud Cross Park improvements, estimated at $458,130, and authorized the mayor to sign letters of support; the city will provide a 40% match of $183,252 from parks SDC funds.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6625474,"Brookings council approves $338,180 paving contract with Tidewater Contractors",348,418000,766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2756897-de5afd663af2641b70464c1011b93077&start=418&end=766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2756897-de5afd663af2641b70464c1011b93077/thumbnail_418000.jpg","/articles/6625474/Brookings/Curry-County/Oregon/Brookings-council-approves-338180-paving-contract-with-Tidewater-Contractors","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6625474-81382273e12c35bac80763de8719b6f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775894753&Signature=XBCEfJEDwfoWhIUtr6aOgA-01ewMExpSgVKqBDywxM2lYzKwHwaf8yuetDIrjBNxoMowp1mUJ7kLM~Wz8NWcBD8c-9YWaY67DjqdRP5DHvZhlYME2Ezd-6ZmoXTwKw~zAc0DWVYwFC5MYEZhyBrUtA4xRr8grWdCaNaR5bEGHW-fF9klLq-h8mN6j7wJOA0Jx7XroCLhc6TErZZH4s-OfHtpABSqlhZPc5Gex9iv040VwsIhg8tntuQLyebxhZGjjFfE6nNMRDXcs6OwQLFum4v3-VVlaRStYukSZhqdj14gWldAOWxRhpCDXM5qUF-21nQjjfkGyqFwGQI-BSpr1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookings City Council on March 24 authorized the city manager to enter into an agreement with Tidewater Contractors to complete the city's 2024 street paving program after the firm submitted the lone bid of $338,180.

City staff told the council the 2024 paving work covers Pacific Avenue, Parkview Drive, Checkout Lane, Dawson and Pasley Roads, Hillside Avenue and Valley Street and that funding for the projects will come from the city's street pavement replacement fund, financed by local fuel tax revenues.

The council's discussion focused on procurement and scheduling. City staff explained that anything over $100,000 must be formally advertised and that in more rural markets it is common to receive a single responsive bid. \"Tidewater contractors submitted a bid of $338,180 for the 2024 street paving program projects,\" staff said. Council members pressed staff to continue outreach to regional firms to encourage competitive bids in future procurements.

Councilors also asked about smaller trouble spots raised during public comment. Staff said Roland Lane will not be paved until a sewer line replacement tied to a separate USDA-funded project is completed, delaying repaving for that segment.

Councilor Fulton moved to authorize the agreement; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously by members present. Recorded votes in the meeting transcript show affirmative votes from Councilor Fulton, Councilor Ferreira and Mayor (recorded as Hodges/Hochul in different transcript places); the clerk announced \"the motion carries.\" The official contract will be executed by the city manager under the approved terms and funded from the street pavement replacement fund.

The city will proceed with contract finalization and scheduling; work on streets tied to other infrastructure projects (for example Roland Lane and the USDA sewer line) will be deferred until those projects are complete.","The City of Brookings authorized the city manager to sign a $338,180 contract with Tidewater Contractors for the 2024 street paving program, after council discussion about procurement and a separate sewer replacement delay on Roland Lane.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Brookings City Council actions March 24, 2025

Brookings council authorizes mayor to oppose proposed overlapping "super health district"

Brookings council backs Bud Cross Park improvements, authorizes $183,252 match and letters of support

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