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Public Works Director Mark Wilray told council the largest change stemmed from unexpected conditions in one of the plant’s digesters. An investigation found the digester roof was thinner than anticipated, creating structural concerns and delaying the contractor’s schedule by roughly three months. The resulting time impacts and specialist work contributed to the first change order.

Wilray said a second change order funds creation of an electronic site to house operations and maintenance manuals for the project’s completed phases. The third change order covered additional dewatering and material removal the contractor performed; staff said the contractor removed roughly 185,000 gallons during dewatering and provided a 50% discount on the extra work.

All three change orders were reviewed by the city’s project representative, HDR, and the contractor’s project manager was available online for technical questions. Council moved to authorize the city manager to execute the three change orders totaling $700,463.57.

Nut graf: Staff described the change orders as responses to unforeseen subsurface/structural conditions and to necessary documentation and cleanup work; HDR reviewed the cost and scope before the council approved the changes.

Ending: The council approved the change orders by voice vote with no recorded opposition; staff said the project is nearing completion and remaining work includes final dewatering and cleanup.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - July 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council authorized three change orders totaling $700,463.57 for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade after staff reported unexpected digester roof issues, additional dewatering needs, and added scope for an electronic O&M manual site.","taxTitle","Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon","taxId",53214,"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},6162651,"Klamath Falls agrees to sponsor $1.5 million CDBG application for Klamath Advocacy Center",192,826000,1018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22&start=826&end=1018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22/thumbnail_826000.jpg","/articles/6162651/Klamath-Falls/Klamath-County/Oregon/Klamath-Falls-agrees-to-sponsor-15-million-CDBG-application-for-Klamath-Advocacy-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162651-5c4f1bf4b671f52b8aff4cb57d7533d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624902&Signature=UnI0PYSEvEF8vh8h~OKE6CVXtXlCEl7PlbraOHV7fPwH4NU35zh6aEXrni6SY2ZOoCFCUTHVAv-3fwmQntIgBrW8ho9eQn2-cy3OMb94CEEXNnckjke4KgyV~1vos-PGt4b7vhl5PE0QJdR3p2hNZ3Vd78~aM19pM1FqNbqMkhkYT-UsMsopWoS9Z7R9KCJvdgMav2Hm5qBJuwdbiNY-2eEpE2yiC3536pwIqsvOpDz-UkkeDv2rZPVf9Ql27p6-vU3gS70yfgORCd4w1GhcLM8U4Gmg-MqatAzzL5oPDa-EjgdPiZ2enn9Z8YoG-RRbx-fnmCFc9h4-cccKMdU59A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Klamath Falls — The City Council voted July 21 to authorize the city manager and city attorney to review, authorize and execute documents so the city can sponsor a state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the Klamath Advocacy Center.

City Manager Jonathan Teichert described the request as a city partnership in which the city would be the applicant for the grant but the advocacy center would prepare the application and administer awarded funds. \"The advocacy center would actually be the applicants in this, write the application and would administer that,\" Teichert said, describing the city role as a pass‑through applicant.

The application amount cited in staff materials is $1,500,000. Teichert said the city or county is allowed one such sponsorship per year and staff had not received competing requests for the current round. Council members expressed support for the advocacy center's work on housing strategies and services and moved to authorize city staff to execute the necessary documents.

Nut graf: If the grant is awarded, the advocacy center would use the funds for facility upgrades and services described in its application; the city would serve as the official applicant and pass funds through as required by the CDBG program.

Ending: The council's authorization allows staff to file the application and finalize agreements; award and project execution remain contingent on the state grant review and award process.","The council authorized city staff to finalize documents so the city can sponsor a $1.5 million state Community Development Block Grant application on behalf of the Klamath Advocacy Center; the advocacy center would prepare and administer the grant if awarded.",{"_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},6162656,"Council introduces ordinance to restrict soliciting from vehicles and medians amid downtown safety concerns",482,1030000,1512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22&start=1030&end=1512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22/thumbnail_1030000.jpg","/articles/6162656/Klamath-Falls/Klamath-County/Oregon/Council-introduces-ordinance-to-restrict-soliciting-from-vehicles-and-medians-amid-downtown-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162656-336b8eeebabf021a1af5bfef85370e6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624902&Signature=jAzcSIEqm~Iu7Qidg7UZK9h5gPC-SMh6-3RjCnskPNo8RqlyzIORgzCfxzbXiBBw-kmfqU6jRVld~po~Xa3j2wUREPKi1G3NyqWiiPKsX9ozM8Alpzl8SWHoaMkS~v44REimHhJ50M9DtlbEw-A-DNKGKodXNofrZonioSlgEPc0jh5YDFk9ZlFH9tVRSeINtI~u1iq8F0agG2kPKZbyipG9jPjsoonAyntXN86xyOXei1ZZp3~3WWPAWvSmMVPP2CCeuGKeppVnDoMykMWygBnXGYB--7YFyByBjjJxV~FEHKkcGMZhHBjAjKmOxe1jx8moFzpY9K0aGFwdMJRAIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Klamath Falls — The City Council on July 21 introduced for first reading an ordinance that would amend City Code Section 6.16 to address people standing or transacting business in medians and other public ways.

City Attorney Mike Swanson described the measure as adapted from a similar rule in Medford and said it was prompted by an uptick in people standing on medians interacting with motorists, creating safety concerns. \"It creates some safety concerns,\" Swanson said, explaining the draft language expands the existing prohibition against parking or standing a vehicle in a manner that constitutes a hazard to public safety.

Under staff language, the ordinance targets the handing of items to and from motor vehicles and would apply to streets, sidewalks and other public rights‑of‑way. Swanson emphasized exceptions would remain for lawful parking, permitted activities under OAR 734‑058 and other activities that do not interfere with traffic.

Council questions focused on enforcement and scope. Swanson said the city would rely partly on posted signage and on existing permit processes to allow lawful charitable or organized activities. He said protests on sidewalks would remain lawful unless the activity involved soliciting funds or otherwise interfering with traffic. \"So the protests, as long as they're not interfering with traffic ... the right of way, it's fine on the sidewalks,\" Swanson said.

The council opened and then closed the public hearing on the item with no public testimony. Council voted to introduce the ordinance by title only on first reading.

Nut graf: The change is procedural — an amendment to existing city code meant to reduce hazards created when people gather in medians or interact with passing motorists. Staff said enforcement would include posting signs and relying on established permitting rules; council did not adopt final ordinance language at the meeting.

Ending: The ordinance was introduced for first reading; additional public hearings or a second reading will be required before it becomes law.","City Attorney presented an ordinance amending Klamath Falls City Code Section 6.16 to regulate standing and soliciting in roadways and medians; council approved the first reading and staff said enforcement would rely on signage and existing permits and would not restrict lawful sidewalk protests.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6162662,"Klamath Falls council approves street, park and traffic projects totaling several hundred thousand dollars",0,1747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22&start=1747&end=1747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22/thumbnail_1747000.jpg","/articles/6162662/Klamath-Falls/Klamath-County/Oregon/Klamath-Falls-council-approves-street-park-and-traffic-projects-totaling-several-hundred-thousand-dollars","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162662-28bd6a990c49a956e53d05cec3910648/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624902&Signature=PH032OJbmaBSZDgR-mGJ0vONuDRV4fkG3L~TZoAUTvqu4ffXitCCm9D6lRUOdCKGGnIFJ1DQh-2T202T4LFdXJ6KqeWmjrcWOQ4gcFlt8DI5g3Ds7acLrwj863sGWZ3zgcR5thdqqxxl4sebbSge36yIU2X4uJn0Czl1rNyK4cZI5~AJkpBdRjXyiV7seGfc-~63fK2FzkT73BPsrrZe9WrNUqGIQFQwWWmXSBt~nronh5crgTWwM~QsP6EENvvrOT0U3jv-uzUyjpLbr~gfgIX-BOGFrICmpJs9oYUE20mGatEMsbh5rYryZVDXBZYIwg9H9Stlmd1tVvilj4jtfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Klamath Falls — The City Council on July 21 approved several street and parks contracts and budget adjustments intended to repair and maintain streets and neighborhood parks.

Council authorized a construction services contract with Rocky Mountain Construction LLC for the Avalon and Austin pavement project in an amount not to exceed $612,530 plus a contingency allowance of $91,880. Street staff said the work uses a grinder and overlay approach to preserve pavement and to put the nearby streets on a common maintenance schedule.

The council also authorized a construction services contract with Diversified Contractors Inc. for Veterans Park Plaza improvements in an amount not to exceed $225,199, plus a contingency allowance of $22,520. Park staff said the bid came in higher than anticipated and that they plan to reallocate funds originally earmarked for a pole barn at the city shop to finish the plaza.

For Moore Park, council approved an additional budget allocation of $29,955 to complete a parking‑lot rehabilitation project. Parks staff said wet winter conditions and soft spots required additional stabilization, rip‑rap rock and change orders.

On the consent agenda, the council authorized an East Side traffic signals upgrade in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Transportation for $156,440. The city manager noted Kelly Brennan was available for questions about the ODOT partnership.

The nut graf: City staff described the work as part of an active pavement management program that combines targeted grinding, overlays and spot stabilizations to extend roadway life and avoid more costly full reconstructions.

Councilors and staff discussed pavement treatment choices and noted the city recently acquired a grinder that reduces the depth of removals and can lower overall costs. Public works staff said each dollar spent on maintenance saves roughly $8 in future reconstruction costs.

All motions for the projects passed by voice vote. Staff said funding for the Avalon/Austin project is in the adopted fiscal‑year 2025–27 streets capital outlay fund; Veterans Park will be funded by reallocating internal capital projects, and Moore Park will use existing parks capital funds.

Ending: City staff said they will proceed with contract execution and project scheduling and will return to council if any funding changes or implementation details require further council action.","The council authorized contracts and budget adjustments for multiple local projects: Avalon/Austin pavement maintenance, Veterans Park Plaza improvements, Moore Park parking rehabilitation, and an East Side traffic signal upgrade with ODOT.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6162667,"Klamath Falls approves Taxiway F reconstruction contract pending FAA funding",636,2195000,2831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22&start=2195&end=2831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5437800-f88807e52410e3ad959e0adf324b6c22/thumbnail_2195000.jpg","/articles/6162667/Klamath-Falls/Klamath-County/Oregon/Klamath-Falls-approves-Taxiway-F-reconstruction-contract-pending-FAA-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6162667-6865007adc8ca4a6916af6707236d7b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624902&Signature=hscCPX8ObtVk2tMLDuRYvEnJJj6l8LCVlgZHatUS8eIwcd2zaP~eriG3FMxkSgtQKufP9VdvC0aKc~P2n6RnBQPoGPqj9SdMmlvsONozCison39o0tx6bLKx7c9SytC~q-uVyMwLWGR4-JNFtN~HhzZF6hkM989zcceanxcKF4jVLzi7R8cgGXUZhniNV2uG-dxvQycVcnNtrgrES2xwZlD8MoeMNbDWllHz71o6TAq8YDt5JeAZOeAbII6rSy29VGeILbooV3c~JOWyffSd-2F7yQwXZzU1WZM3P~T6BrvgfX1gd4-TisbQWKkJy5X2KEWP8PvmzZHH9LXC9pyl1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Klamath Falls — The City Council on July 21 authorized a construction contract and a consultant contract needed to rebuild Taxiway F at Klamath Falls Airport, but both agreements are contingent on federal grant awards. Airport Manager Linda Tepper said the city expects FAA Airport Improvement Program funding and has structured the contracts so work can begin if and when funding is awarded. \"We have been told that it looks promising,\" Tepper said, noting there are no guarantees from federal agencies.

The council voted to authorize a construction services contract with Rocky Mountain Construction LLC for the Taxiway F reconstruction in an amount not to exceed $11,326,138.60. The council separately authorized a consultant services contract with Mead & Hunt for construction administration services in the amount of $860,517.03.

The nut graf: The project rebuilds Taxiway F, a primary service route for multiple users including general aviation, cargo, the Air National Guard and forest-service tanker aircraft. City officials said FAA grants typically cover 95% of eligible costs but that one segment of Taxiway F must be built wider than the FAA will fully fund, meaning the city will absorb additional local costs for that portion.

City staff described the reconstruction as a multi‑phase project designed to match incremental FAA funding. \"When we bid this project last spring, we did break it into 3 different phases to take advantage of however much money we could get from [the] FAA,\" Tepper said. She estimated the construction will likely span two construction seasons and that the contracts will be scaled to the amount of FAA funding awarded for each phase.

Council members asked for technical clarifications during the discussion. Tepper and staff said the western segment that abuts the Air National Guard ramp will be rebuilt to 75 feet wide; the segment between Taxiway G and the main runway to 50 feet; and the eastern segment serving general aviation to 35 feet. The city will fund the extra cost where the 75‑foot width exceeds FAA‑eligible expense. \"We're essentially building to a greater capacity than what the FAA pays for, and that's where we will receive essentially more of the cost that we need to contribute to the project,\" Tepper said.

Mead & Hunt's contract covers project management, resident engineering, construction administration and post‑construction services. Tepper said the consultant selection and fee were reviewed under the FAA's independent fee estimate process and negotiated to be within the FAA‑accepted range.

The council approved both motions by voice vote with no recorded nay votes. Staff said work will not proceed until the FAA notifies the city of grant awards and confirms funding amounts for specific phases.

Ending: The contracts put the city in position to start work quickly if federal funding arrives; officials said they expect a decision on FAA grants soon and will return to council for funding‑specific authorizations if the award differs from the full contract amounts authorized July 21.","The Klamath Falls City Council authorized an $11.33 million construction contract with Rocky Mountain Construction for reconstruction of Taxiway F and a separate $860,517 construction‑administration contract with Mead & Hunt, both contingent on FAA grant funding.","actionData","errors"]

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