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City staff summarized the funding package: USDA Rural Development (USDA RD) approved a $24,996,000 loan and a $2,569,000 grant for wastewater system improvements; the city is contributing approximately $2,648,000, bringing the total project funding to about $30,213,120. Staff said the USDA RD loan terms are 40 years at 2% interest. Because USDA RD provides reimbursement rather than upfront construction financing, the city secured interim financing through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); staff reported the DEQ interim financing application was approved in September 2022.

The project scope includes upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant — notably replacement of the ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system — as well as collection system repairs and replacements, lining projects, and extensions to connect the Southwestern Oregon Community College Brookings campus and the Lone Ranch area. Staff described one major element as a pump station that will enable gravity flow from the North End, Lone Ranch and the college to the treatment plant, and said the city originally applied for the USDA package nearly a decade ago.

The city solicited bids through a formal request for proposals issued June 17, 2025, held a mandatory pre‑bid site meeting and received two responsive bidders. Jacobs Engineering reviewed bids received July 29, 2025, and recommended awarding the contract to HP Civil as the low, qualified bidder; the base bid included major equipment, mobilization, installation, temporary pumping, and a $500,000 allowance for painting and coating repairs.

Councilors and staff acknowledged the scale of the work and the effort required to secure the funding. City staff said the USDA/DEQ structure requires periodic reimbursement requests and staff have been coordinating with those agencies on reimbursements and interim financing arrangements.

A motion to authorize the city manager to execute the contract with HP Civil for $9,156,809 passed on a council roll call. The council recorded affirmative votes in roll call and the motion carried.

Staff will proceed with contract execution and construction planning; the item will be followed by project management, reimbursement requests to USDA RD and DEQ, and continued public updates as construction progresses.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","8-11-2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized the city manager to execute a $9,156,809 contract with HP Civil for wastewater treatment plant improvements. The work is part of a larger package funded by USDA Rural Development loans and grants, DEQ interim financing and a city contribution, intended to expand sewer capacity and support housing connections.","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},6502160,"Brookings council adopts 20‑year capital improvement plans ahead of SDC fee discussion",251,1442000,1693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5560989-c4f52fff7502498ef8d5ff9004d52a22&start=1442&end=1693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5560989-c4f52fff7502498ef8d5ff9004d52a22/thumbnail_1442000.jpg","/articles/6502160/Brookings/Curry-County/Oregon/Brookings-council-adopts-20year-capital-improvement-plans-ahead-of-SDC-fee-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502160-d109b5df102c1cc5be17b2dadbe76d70/orig.mp4?Expires=1776246885&Signature=QUgS6iNplbA9t9e3IooE2V97jJcLuvlWJ0DUiKESGaFZV96YcquOTYxr4fZ4sjkWaW0MRNl3PBNWxDuLFEgEqge6kA3osD5mtMpXnpIZXFeBr3~2XrMaBhyqQG~GC2Sa4Nf6ww2uZuso2n4GBH~Ev4yAYhTxJ0IlMeyDSoePAxzRCUxx4PBeVf8jPkvDkKm~iCA8Pzo-66jpaO7SDs9TJP3cw-idbyxzZpi8w9Fsk-exCrjCI12otGvQjCr5QeChMLua0jNW1O0hxb~dCicXbarvHdWHXLTBU6rIyHcyPL6bbzM3olo4x40CeFyDBgYd2GedyBdqWFK04LegwwwxDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookings City Council on Aug. 11 adopted a resolution containing updated 20‑year capital improvement plans (CIPs) for water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and park systems as required under Oregon Revised Statutes 223.309.

City staff told the council that ORS 223.309 requires a local government to prepare a capital improvement plan, public facilities plan, master plan or comparable plan listing capital improvements the jurisdiction intends to fund in whole or in part with improvement fees, including estimated cost, timing and the percentage of each improvement eligible to be funded by such fees. Staff emphasized that adopting the CIPs is a procedural step required before the council can consider any legislative action adopting SDC methodology or rates.

The updated CIPs were presented and discussed at a July 28 workshop; staff emphasized the council is not bound to adopt any proposed SDC methodologies or rates by adopting the CIPs. The transcript states staff will return to the council on Oct. 27 with proposed SDC methodology and fee recommendations that would follow from the adopted capital improvement cost lists.

A motion to adopt Resolution 25‑R‑1284 adopting capital improvement plans for the City of Brookings’ water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and park systems passed on a council roll call. Councilors and staff who were not present for the workshop said they found the workshop materials informative and supported moving forward with the infrastructure plans now, while leaving rate decisions to the later meeting.

Adoption of the CIPs allows staff to complete required analyses that determine how much of the listed capital costs could be funded by system development charges. The council did not set SDC rates at the Aug. 11 meeting; those rates will be discussed at the Oct. 27 regular meeting.","The council adopted a set of 20‑year capital improvement plans for water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation and parks to meet ORS 223.309 requirements; a future meeting will consider system development charge (SDC) methodology and rates.",{"_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},6502165,"Brookings council approves updated management compensation plan to address pay compression and retention",655,803000,1458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5560989-c4f52fff7502498ef8d5ff9004d52a22&start=803&end=1458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5560989-c4f52fff7502498ef8d5ff9004d52a22/thumbnail_803000.jpg","/articles/6502165/Brookings/Curry-County/Oregon/Brookings-council-approves-updated-management-compensation-plan-to-address-pay-compression-and-retention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502165-c6085938e2c2d0373dfa4cde1ce9efbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1776246885&Signature=cmQIK0dgBhJd5mml4CxidVOp7NXhMgzTTaD3qlZAQWu4rKJ~Yh-m~J8osArzSLltIC52uTJ--WtGJJexvbd8rTbqDENnC6k6iA8ZfcRP0rMiE-6ZyEbnfaPFFddin3Fws-CTWDn-XvpDO-aniph34GvS6ZD5TbF23QuguRG7Y-D0nbmwN3myEla99j2jYKsS7Chj7aTKHfmyA~mOPUmeZEXmvKeryeA6bbdoPBnBg0jdB-nRdKvCzmVAOGKCZPuuVsMkUDbBwIbWvM-OSMdXu7jlOOvpegIrqakxTIS6ZLe~gGdmkq1lP2Pu0kGj4-Y65waFFoGHrC7jU0UtrUAglA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brookings City Council on Aug. 11 approved a revised management compensation plan intended to reduce pay compression between unrepresented management staff and represented employees and to improve retention.

City Manager Tim presented the plan, telling the council the management group had fallen behind negotiated increases for the Brookings Police Association and Teamsters over the previous three years. He said management pay remained about 33.2% lower than police pay since the earlier interim adjustments and that the proposal would bring greater standardization, add longevity steps, and create an administrative “bank” of management time that does not accrue and is use‑or‑lose at fiscal year end.

Councilors discussed the intent to make pay equitable to support retention as senior staff approach retirement over the coming years. Council members noted the plan had been discussed at a recent workshop and that language on relocation assistance had been revised to be less restrictive so eligibility would not require moving inside city limits; the revised wording ties relocation assistance to residence within 30 miles of city hall.

One councilor disclosed a conflict of interest because a spouse is covered by the plan and recused themself from deliberation and voting on the item; that councilor left the dais for the agenda item.

A motion to approve the management compensation plan dated Aug. 11, 2025, passed. The motion was seconded and the council recorded affirmative votes during roll call; the motion carried.

The plan also includes a longevity component that aligns management longevity with the percentages and timing used by the other represented groups, and a bank of administrative time typically implemented July 1 of a fiscal year. City staff stated the package was presented as largely budget neutral for the current year, and staff will return to administer the changes following the council’s approval.

Councilors expressed support for the changes as a way to standardize pay practices and reward long‑term employees. The council did not adopt any additional amendments at the meeting; implementation steps and any budget adjustments will be handled by staff under the council’s direction.

The council moved on to subsequent agenda items following the vote.","The Brookings City Council on Aug. 11 approved an updated management compensation plan aimed at closing a gap between management and union pay, adding standard longevity steps and a bank of non‑accruing administrative time.","actionData","errors"]

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Brookings authorizes $9.16 million contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades tied to $30.2 million USDA package

Brookings council adopts 20‑year capital improvement plans ahead of SDC fee discussion

Brookings council approves updated management compensation plan to address pay compression and retention