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The presentation, delivered by Megan Trowbridge of United Way and introduced by Gary White, administrative services manager for the Board of Commissioners' office, included a short video and a program overview of services United Way funds in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. \"When you support United Way, you're not just donating, you're creating change,\" Trowbridge said during the presentation.

Trowbridge highlighted several United Way-supported programs, including Cottages United (affordable senior housing), the Awesome 3000 youth fun run, a safe-sleep program for at-risk women and children, an Enrichment Academy after-school program and the local Community Resource Center that redistributes donated goods. The presentation said the organization connected more than 300,000 people to resources and invested more than $8.5 million in the region in the past year.

Gary White told commissioners that each county department would organize its own fundraising activities and listed examples: a Board of Commissioners kickoff breakfast on Oct. 1, a midweek ice cream/snack cart, a coin-collection competition, a frybread taco lunch on Oct. 28, finance-led catered lunches with tip donations, and a countywide bake sale. County employees can find event details, department representatives and payroll-deduction pledge forms on the Board of Commissioners' intranet page, White said.

A commissioner who said they serve on United Way's board encouraged employees to watch the video and noted the option to direct donations to specific charities; Trowbridge confirmed that, for directed donations, 9% is retained by United Way for administrative costs and 91% goes to charities on the donor's list. \"9% of it goes towards United Way, and then 91% of it goes towards the charities,\" she said.

The presentation concluded with an invitation to donate, volunteer or learn more at United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley and with county staff offering to answer follow-up questions by email or in person.

The commissioners did not take formal action on the presentation; it was informational and intended to promote employee participation in October fundraising and payroll-deduction options.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marion County Commissioners Meeting - September 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley presented the county's employee contribution campaign set for October, outlining programs supported and options for directed donations and payroll deduction.","taxTitle","Marion County, Oregon","taxId",2760,"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},6466218,"Marion County commissioners approve consent items, land-use ordinances, appointments and HUD report in single session",2347,486000,2833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824554-35c1f2e459919f7031cc1435f28b71c2&start=486&end=2833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824554-35c1f2e459919f7031cc1435f28b71c2/thumbnail_486000.jpg","/articles/6466218/Marion-County/Oregon/Marion-County-commissioners-approve-consent-items-land-use-ordinances-appointments-and-HUD-report-in-single-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466218-ce349b80a8c3ca5b75637cc83109f02f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773580719&Signature=STs4T3UWwVfADxw3yNidK5Rzf4WWNBD0VdSRPPuTd4W08bAb-Yspm0gcSy-j65SYg6IRtS0pfcuFOcvm9fkRjHlsTcejrFs0CmU2PZVsp9jcafrcVIZ7U~YXEyKW932XixQbekBPd-jwFtZnaTsEfyYSgH36pNc98Mk9-uRsEBmVmQluwwzXcwQ7EKa48xlqD9WK4JsdlGAUjnq~UvfpUPZMmPcr0B-TGtprynx0T~IpR0sBTqvJKnLCw4-CWTYHsVR~TqzeXHuK-qZUGW7WsK9TIR-NfAo30gA-ml5xMAoadS5P0GVCUjgkTaU8l8K5~lPsaDSJZoEsuxXdlq3PKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion County commissioners on Sept. 24 approved a range of routine and substantive items in a single board session, including consent-agenda delegations, a software contract for the justice court, three land-use administrative ordinances, appointments to the Ambulance Service Area Committee and adoption of the 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD grants.

On the consent agenda the board approved an order delegating signing authority for the acquisition of real property in Salem and an order delegating authority to the Marion County Public Works director to sign septic-easement quick-claim deeds. The board also received notice of a hearings officer's decision approving partition variance case 25-013 (Francisco Villalobos) and approved an incoming-fund supplemental project authorization with the Oregon Department of Transportation for a Federal Lands Access Program improvements project through Dec. 31, 2035.

Under business services the board approved an order delegating authority to a commissioner or the chief administrative officer to sign documents associated with acquiring real property in Salem to accommodate operations for two county programs. Under justice court commissioners approved a software-as-a-service contract with Tyler Technologies Inc. in the amount of $559,808 for implementation and support of a case and document management system through May 30, 2030.

The board appointed three members to the Marion County Ambulance Service Area (ASA) Committee following introductions by staff: Tony Grimes (paramedic, director of operations, Woodburn Ambulance) and Tim Morris (paramedic, EMS division chief, Marion County Fire District 1) were appointed to terms ending Jan. 31, 2027. The board also approved an appointment announced in the meeting as \"Jordan\" with a term ending Jan. 31, 2028; the meeting record included unclear pronunciation of that appointee's last name.

The board adopted three administrative ordinances to implement land-use decisions that had previously been heard by the Marion County hearings officer and the board:
- Case 25-001 (Jerome P. Lackner): adoption of zone change, comprehensive plan change and administrative review following a hearings officer recommendation and a board hearing; notice of adoption was given Sept. 17, 2025.
- Case 25-003 (Lucky June LLC): adoption of a zone change on Lancaster from multifamily to commercial retail to make one consistent commercial zone and allow mixed-use development (retail with apartments above); hearings officer recommended approval Aug. 20, 2025 and the ordinance notice was issued Sept. 17, 2025.
- Case 19-005 (Henry O. and Lois M. Finnegg Trust): adoption of a comprehensive plan change, zone change and partition to split an existing farm into two parcels (approximately 10-acre parcels); the case originated in 2019, was remanded by LUBA at one point, and the board completed the process after hearings and findings.

In an administrative public hearing, staff presented the CAPER required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. The board approved adoption of the CAPER and closed the hearing. Staff reported the following project expenditures for program year 2024-25 under CDBG: Church at the Park facility renovation and commercial kitchen ($250,000); Santiam Hospital ambulance facility design and construction ($250,000); Chemeketa Community College housing cost assistance for low- and moderate-income students ($75,000); City of Mount Angel street and sidewalks rehabilitation ($500,000); Silverton Area Community Aid facility remodel ($250,000); Casa of Marion County operating support to expand services into North Marion County ($75,100); homeowner residential rehabilitation program ($158,499); and $279,366 for program administration. HOME program allocations included $382,375 for the Homebuyer Assistance loan program, $76,475 set aside for a Community Housing Development Organization and $50,983 for HOME administration.

All motions noted in the meeting were seconded and carried on affirmative voice votes recorded as \"aye.\" The board adjourned after routine announcements.","At the Sept. 24 meeting commissioners approved multiple consent items, a contract for justice court software, three administrative zoning ordinances, appointments to the Ambulance Service Area Committee and the county's HUD consolidated annual performance report (CAPER).",{"_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},6466223,"Marion County approves $125,000 amendment to Oregon Health Authority agreement to cover higher remittance rate",488,1604000,2092000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824554-35c1f2e459919f7031cc1435f28b71c2&start=1604&end=2092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824554-35c1f2e459919f7031cc1435f28b71c2/thumbnail_1604000.jpg","/articles/6466223/Marion-County/Oregon/Marion-County-approves-125000-amendment-to-Oregon-Health-Authority-agreement-to-cover-higher-remittance-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466223-002cf71a93be5788ec0a7002f8d68a21/orig.mp4?Expires=1773580719&Signature=CaWU4c9NHWDq-B6HIMojuAtOaufTLuzLdf1CsCEkZkFzzdl4g5AXC~5sMuhFM1TSAoEWsKmlG8tQoo3Ayfwu4LJsczLsGZHO2rNypr15mApm-0lUpgKM51WUkKL87TFOFlu6Z-~HNqawSe1nUlPh1bWMFzwcXU31KstaOw2~rOI6ZtsKl1sm7UllKZfRq-tId5Uv6HCvFEv6rGKx9hI5Px~wuQxJ0KDuBTPB7GR95F-nDmTX4PnGcDbwBBao3qhnEEYN5-AIp8W-Gxzcj365JWf5liFrNlgHmvprcAijitI88EfuNDZDDnoz-QKL-JQOiyzq793JPiU88tTIlcU6Xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Marion County commissioners on Sept. 24 approved amendment number 2 to an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), adding $125,000 and bringing the contract total to $525,000 to cover a higher remittance rate tied to licensing and inspection fees.

Ryan Matthews, administrator for Marion County Health and Human Services, told the board the increase reflects an OHA change to the remittance factor for the state's Foodborne Illness Prevention Program (FIP), which adjustments the percentage counties must remit from fees they collect. \"That is the rate is increasing for the remittance factor that we need to, pay to the state based on the fees that we collect,\" Matthews said, noting the remittance factor is increasing from 13.42% to 15.24% and the county's annual share is determined to be $99,657.

Matthews explained the contract differs from many OHA agreements because Marion County will remit money to the state rather than receive incoming funds. \"Remittance factors is the term that they use. It's a very polite way of saying it's a tax,\" he told the board.

During discussion, a commissioner questioned why Marion County should remit funds to the state for functions the county performs locally and said the county's environmental health staff perform restaurant and pool inspections. \"I just think it's a wasted fee that I have to pay when I go sit down at the the former Hamburger Flippers place over here to eat my hamburger,\" the commissioner said, while also thanking county staff for their work. Matthews and commissioners repeatedly acknowledged the county provides most inspection services and that the state's role is primarily regulatory and statewide oversight.

A motion to approve amendment number 2 to the IGA, adding $125,000 to cover the remittance fee increase for licensing and inspection, was moved and seconded and carried on an affirmative voice vote.

The agreement covers licensing and inspections for restaurants, mobile food units, public pools and lodging through 2029 and, per county staff, requires quarterly payment to OHA based on fees collected. Matthews said the $99,657 figure is the county's annual remittance estimate under the new 15.24% factor and that the amendment increases the contract total to $525,000 to cover the expected payments through the contract term.","Commissioners approved amendment No. 2 to Marion County's intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority, adding $125,000 to cover an increase in the state remittance factor for Foodborne Illness Prevention Program-related fees.","actionData","errors"]

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