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Junction City approves $142,597 archaeological survey for sewer treatment plant properties
Summary
The Junction City Council unanimously approved a contract with Willamette Cultural Resources Association to perform an archaeological survey of the city-owned parcels for the planned sewer treatment plant, at a cost not to exceed $142,597 paid from the sewer SDC fund.
The Junction City Council voted unanimously Feb. 20 to hire Willamette Cultural Resources Association to conduct an archaeological survey of parcels the city owns at the site of a proposed sewer treatment plant.
The contract, not to exceed $142,597, covers archaeological review of all tax lots associated with the wastewater treatment site (tax lot 9070170702 and related lots). Director Kevin Capping, the city’s public works director, told the council that none of the work on the plant can begin until the archaeological review is complete and that using a firm familiar with the city’s properties would avoid repeat work later.
Capping said the study would cover roughly 200 acres and that survey crews would likely work through the fall and possibly into winter depending on findings. "None of the work on the plant can start until this review is done," Capping told councilors, noting that additional artifacts or features could increase the number of test pits and extend the schedule.
Council discussion touched on whether the city could phase the study to reduce initial cost; Capping and other staff said it made more sense to complete the whole parcel at once to avoid repeating survey work later. The contract will be paid from the sewer system development charge (SDC) fund, the council was told.
Councilor Weisberg moved to approve the contract and authorize the public works director to sign; Councilor Leach seconded. The motion carried unanimously. After the vote, the council adjourned the regular session and opened the work session on the city budget.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract with Willamette Cultural Resources Association and schedule the fieldwork; the city expects work to begin in the fall if scheduling holds.
