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Public Works Director Travis Holton explained the SDC methodology the city used: calculate the SDC for the proposed 80-market-rate units, then deduct credit for previously purchased system capacity paid by the site’s prior use. Holton said the prior use paid for capacity as a congregate-care facility and the city applied the current value of that previously purchased capacity when computing the credit. “When we apply that credit, we are applying credit for those units at current rates,” Holton said, adding that the code directs staff to apply credit for “the value of the system capacity previously purchased.”

City Attorney Ed Trumke and staff described the statutory and constitutional framework for SDCs, including nexus and rough proportionality principles, the city’s FCS impact study that underlies Troutdale’s SDC rate tables, and case law the city considered. Trumke explained that Oregon law permits both reimbursement and improvement components for SDCs and that credits are applied to reflect prior purchases; he said staff’s analysis complies with those requirements and recommended denying the appeal.

The development team — represented by Grant Taylor and attorney John Taylor — argued the charges violate the constitutional “rough proportionality” standard because the conversion primarily changes the age of occupants rather than physical fixtures. Grant Taylor said the property originally contained 81 dwelling units configured with kitchens and baths and said the redevelopment restores that configuration; he argued the city’s historical assessment treating the prior use as lower-impact senior housing should not now be re-priced to require the developer to pay what he characterized as an amount that should have been charged previously.

Developers asked the council to find that the city had not made an individualized determination of impact under the Dolan/Sheetz framework and that staff’s use of prior categorizations (e.g., hotel/motel or congregate care) produced an improperly large reassessment. Staff disputed that characterization and pointed to individual categories in the rate tables and to the city’s practice of individualized review using ITE trip-generation values, meter size, and ERUs for sanitary sewer.

The council did not render a final decision. City and appellant counsel agreed litigation was likely if the council upheld staff. The city attorney advised that the council might want to meet in executive session with legal counsel to discuss exposure and options. The council agreed to schedule an executive session after the Urban Renewal Agency meeting on June 17 to receive legal advice; the record will remain the public hearing record and any decision will be made in public session at a later hearing with written findings.

Why this matters: The SDC assessment is large relative to a single development and affects whether the project proceeds at the current economics. It raises constitutional-exactions questions — individualized determination and rough proportionality — that courts have recently revisited. The council’s handling could determine whether litigation follows and whether staff SDC methodology requires adjustment.

What’s next: The council will receive legal advice in an executive session scheduled after the council’s June 17 URA meeting; findings and a public vote on the appeal will follow, and either side indicated litigation is a likely outcome if the appeal is denied.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Troutdale City Council Meeting - May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff recommended denial of an appeal by Yellow Development Group of a roughly $399,839 system development charge assessed when a congregate-care facility at 1323 SW Cherry Park Road was converted toward an 80-unit market-rate apartment configuration.","taxTitle","Troutdale, Multnomah County, Oregon","taxId",70315,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6224003,"Troutdale resident urges ban on backyard burning, council suggests options and follow-up",407,889000,1296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e&start=889&end=1296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e/thumbnail_889000.jpg","/articles/6224003/Troutdale/Multnomah-County/Oregon/Troutdale-resident-urges-ban-on-backyard-burning-council-suggests-options-and-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224003-96a10ab713c502ef54fc387be0ada377/orig.mp4?Expires=1769834517&Signature=gCnJT~XR7ngJK8F1BCzmYyu0WHrjWOgPjmX~vaAMN-aT7Vo3BZDb~p3lc5s46JG8L2gZxbivV2k9nb7MXp09HcuJLoVqN3N8oahn5pzHSqojcKik4T1HqqFJxJqwADJuWnh6hGv8JEW3eSx~LnSPDwSjGUHPuUxG5h6fr-FZthdAd8nfmstJ5QHH70KkzNVl2-ub98zeA4sW3oXMxcpLccwuiBMw01SEr1RD7wChM34mFtZtweMuT0Yvq2P4b2KuSCwL-aRupUoUzOJEBOjH-Z50dczqPcDL9cQauK7XPaJmPZ9Q~vAndZQcCwO-vVnPY1Gd7~SS41yQw37SIUx76g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident who identified herself as Christine told the Troutdale City Council she wants the city to ban backyard burning and fire pits, saying smoke from a neighbor’s fire pit caused headaches and asthma attacks for her and her cat.

Christine told the council she had spoken with Multnomah County elections staff and Creston Fire Department staff and had left a voicemail from a firefighter explaining that county and state burn-day rules limit what fire officials can do. She said she is considering an initiative petition limited to Troutdale and requested advice from the council on next steps.

Council members responded during public comment that they do not typically make direction from the dais at public comment but offered options: work with city manager staff, gather an informal neighborhood petition, or pursue an initiative petition to change city ordinance. City Manager Ray Young said staff had already offered three options and would follow up. One councilor suggested the mediation program that had presented earlier might be a resource for neighborhood-level conflict resolution, though Christine said she did not think mediation would address the broader citywide policy question.

No formal council action was taken at the meeting. Councilors said the issue is on their radar and that staff would follow up with Christine on next steps.

Why this matters: The complaint raises potential public-health and nuisance concerns and highlights limits on local enforcement under county/state burn-day regimes. The resident sought both a policy change and practical next steps; councilors outlined procedural pathways for changes that would require petitions or ordinance amendments.

What’s next: Staff said they would follow up with the resident about options already provided and the council may consider the matter further if residents pursue a petition or formal ordinance change.","A Troutdale resident asked the council to ban backyard burning and fire pits after reporting smoke-related health impacts; councilors referred options including petitions, city staff follow-up and mediation.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6224008,"East County Resolutions to become independent nonprofit, seeks Troutdale funding and volunteers",689,134000,823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e&start=134&end=823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6224008/Troutdale/Multnomah-County/Oregon/East-County-Resolutions-to-become-independent-nonprofit-seeks-Troutdale-funding-and-volunteers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6224008-029b09d0e0dcf080e822811b14dafe4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1769834517&Signature=g4IVHgR0at~rEUoPv9Qn2CKLhQlhzywB38TidRHc9St6O8gEgXqQ2id13O546-Pa-LIqYoQ8rnXIMzmKVLlFuUEBYiW~wte4CJxSLPYAevgfmZ0DeDxKC2mSynFU0lg8Iq2gS-qv4RAvlCsAHJDUocABXQ-0jH4AP35ALgMA2tel5rGenut9vyGxcUvyT874oKlzW0bexzizwFFIDa7FKWBoDVTk36b3~u0lQrwLKizQCL2YCc7YTRqyXHF89nJ92McwfBw9hqRVHQqY~1Ll5Grc05AsauZCM6cs1Kyu5PjTZMCIGSpbqpBZ-4-Pi33t~s2JN7SFkwcnapAufTlquA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","East County Resolutions, a community mediation program that has served East Multnomah County for decades, told the Troutdale City Council it will become an independent nonprofit on July 1 and asked the city for continued financial support and volunteer recruitment.

The group’s mediation specialist, Tara Cleland, said the program has served about 2,500 people across the area and that the city of Gresham is the largest current municipal contractor. Cleland said the program’s last intergovernmental agreement with the City of Gresham left a small general-fund contribution and that the new nonprofit is “all almost all set to transition for July 1.”

Cleland described the services the program provides and why the group says it is cost-effective: mediation for neighbors, landlord–tenant disputes and other community conflicts; free three-day conflict-management training for neighborhood leaders and public employees; and a volunteer training and mentorship pipeline. “When we take a phone call, we could spend 45 minutes to an hour just listening to somebody,” she said.

Councilors asked about the program’s revenue and volunteer recruitment. Cleland said the last intergovernmental agreement with Troutdale was for $3,675 and that additional revenue comes from state funds routed through the University of Oregon, fee-for-service work and contracts with nearby cities. She asked residents interested in serving on the nonprofit’s board or volunteering as mediators to reach out; the program said it expects to recruit additional volunteers by September or October following a 52-hour basic training and yearlong mentorship.

Council members thanked Cleland for the presentation and closed the item after no public questions. No formal council action was taken at the meeting; the presentation was informational and intended to inform future funding discussions.

Why this matters: East County Resolutions provides low-cost mediation services that city staff and councilors described as complementary to municipal services. If Troutdale continues funding, the nonprofit says it will keep offering free mediation and trainings to city residents.

What’s next: The nonprofit transition is scheduled for July 1. Cleland requested assistance recruiting Troutdale residents for advisory or board roles and indicated the program will continue to accept referrals through its existing phone and email during the initial transition.","East County Resolutions told the Troutdale City Council it will transition from a city-run program to an independent nonprofit on July 1 and asked Troutdale to continue funding and recruit local volunteers and board members.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6223987,"Council adopts ordinance authorizing police and fire services fee framework; rates to be set by later resolution",964,7308000,8272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e&start=7308&end=8272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e/thumbnail_7308000.jpg","/articles/6223987/Troutdale/Multnomah-County/Oregon/Council-adopts-ordinance-authorizing-police-and-fire-services-fee-framework-rates-to-be-set-by-later-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223987-8e77ec5311e579bf0a6bf6e771879ef1/orig.mp4?Expires=1769834517&Signature=OZyw-CZ4GjH8-BMrvCf393QSCRFqXC0k7XWhnSvhsSTNhBInFhA61HsE~e7Ekx6dI81xek-~sH9DGDqRE53nBupJmvRBfUlVxjE~Qguqxg7ImUc-KYptMrRDx63aA8t5HCmKaabeNcUy8KTs0Q7MI3Inp8WXpU6ByAyjoawsevMkyT-J2WnxvXrWU2HiclIyNzok0RM7bydg7zPhpXxojKP21rAnn6vT-VXbIb~my7GXCWVRlo~eD7iC-DE0SydLTqruKL8MHCnQY1sJuMu7WUHX0C4~aw0TpN6ETv2c-G9um6-W~kD9Ry1UZglCZeUM-80pT2ug2v5UtFaReANvZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Troutdale City Council adopted an ordinance establishing chapter 3.36 of the municipal code to create the framework for a monthly police and fire services fee; the ordinance sets billing, administration and appeal rules but does not set the fee amount.

Staff said the ordinance establishes how the fee would be levied and that the council will determine the rate by resolution at a later meeting. The ordinance also restricts the use of fee revenue to police and fire costs and directs administrative procedures for billing and appeals.

Council discussion acknowledged the ordinance would create a new revenue tool the city had avoided for many years, and councilors said they wanted to preserve transparency and consider public engagement on the fee level; staff noted that the fee is intended to respond to significant near-term contract cost increases for public safety. The council adopted the ordinance by roll call vote.

Why this matters: The ordinance creates a new recurring charge on utility or property bills that will raise revenue for police and fire operations; while the ordinance only creates the mechanism, setting the rate will determine the fiscal and household impacts.

What’s next: Council will set the fee level by resolution at a future meeting. Councilors and staff discussed possible voter referral or alternative approaches for major increases, but no referral was scheduled at this meeting.","Troutdale adopted an ordinance creating a police and fire services fee framework in the municipal code; the council will set actual monthly rates at a future meeting by resolution.",{"_32":111,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":112,"_40":113,"_42":114,"_44":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6223992,"Council adopts development-code changes requiring habitat assessment on floodplain permits to meet FEMA PICU requirement",874,6379000,7253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e&start=6379&end=7253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3556671-630eecf0418d122075d3a143e6e6353e/thumbnail_6379000.jpg","/articles/6223992/Troutdale/Multnomah-County/Oregon/Council-adopts-development-code-changes-requiring-habitat-assessment-on-floodplain-permits-to-meet-FEMA-PICU-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223992-b33f1fccc5d978a29e4ff4302bf99e48/orig.mp4?Expires=1769834517&Signature=GsiCE6ZTxbOg2L0b-JJdhgsK8zOdfXwij2mz5ebNFRERuPPkJYxZrjvXy98GVbDF2xRQa61ZzGgznXXs5nuyo~h1dllwaWU1r4FKOhLStgkeJjErrS2fDGY-~ooI~-BVoddRb~2qwrsb0pt5dNY7aO9KQjJXA9GXWbxfP5C2qtaitaV7iFmsnCg2hmrKzZ8yASCX8sS2WelTzsY4mSQ0Nq74YOJsU72OVIFjORq7Y2ttmY-A3OZwpvRWny5JhkaN~e288GJBz36oScbBw6dcfVmm3-xbQch2O87RBv59PmbtR3vYg67VTvTZ9k94bsEmsJkIg2hz7keA5UWI2pHWbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Troutdale City Council voted to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the development code to add a habitat-assessment report to floodplain development permit submittal requirements, a change the staff said responds to FEMA’s requirement that participating communities select pre-implementation compliance measures (PICUs).

Associate Planner Dakota Meyer told council the changes were initiated by the city and that the Planning Commission recommended approval at its February hearing. The amendment adds a habitat-assessment report requirement to permit materials for floodplain development so the city can meet FEMA’s reporting and mitigation expectations tied to PICUs.

Councilors asked whether the change would resolve outstanding litigation or buyouts tied to floodplain issues; staff responded that FEMA’s PICU rollout is the federal agency’s response to previous litigation and that rules are still evolving. Staff noted the amendment includes a five-year sunset, and staff offered to return with an annual floodplain development report that will also indicate whether the PICU requirement is likely to be extended.

The council voted to adopt the ordinance by roll call. Staff and council stressed that the amendment is intended to maintain the city’s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program while the federal PICU rules are implemented.

Why this matters: Adding habitat assessment requirements affects how floodplain development is reviewed and could change mitigation steps for projects in floodplain areas. The changes are tied to FEMA compliance and could affect development in low-lying areas used for industrial or logistics projects.

What’s next: The ordinance takes effect as adopted; staff said it will report annually to council about floodplain development activity and will return if FEMA guidance or local circumstances warrant further code changes.","Troutdale adopted amendments to Chapter 14 to add habitat assessment submittal requirements for floodplain development permits in response to FEMA’s pre‑implementation compliance measures (PICUs).","actionData","errors"]

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