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Hermiston Council Begins Transfer of Southeast Tenth Street; County to Pay $200,000 toward Culvert Replacement
Summary
Council voted 6–1 to initiate transfer of jurisdiction for a section of Southeast Tenth Street to the city, beginning the county process; Umatilla County offered a $200,000 lump sum and city engineers estimate culvert replacement at about $800,000, with Columbia Ridge development expected to contribute roughly $400,000.
The Hermiston City Council voted 6–1 on Aug. 11 to begin the process of accepting jurisdiction of a section of Southeast Tenth Street between Highland Avenue and Columbia Drive and to ask Umatilla County to initiate its own public hearing on the transfer.
Public Works staff described the transfer as the first formal step; Umatilla County must hold a separate public hearing before jurisdiction is actually transferred. Public Works staff said the county has offered a one‑time payment of $200,000 to the city in exchange for the city accepting long‑term maintenance responsibility for the roadway segment.
Public Works Director (presenting as Mister Morgan) and staff outlined long‑term capital needs along the corridor, highlighting a one‑lane, weight‑restricted…
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