Dundee staff reported the city accepted a forgivable loan from the Oregon Health Authority to fund analysis of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and that consultants are performing the study.

A city staff member said the city received a forgivable loan of approximately $30,000 from the Oregon Health Authority to support analysis; Kennedy Jenks has been contracted to perform the PFAS analysis. Staff said the analysis is ongoing and that, after the study, additional grant funding options may be available to implement any recommended remediation steps.

Staff also reported that the state sent a request to amend the agreement with additional provisions; staff said the loan agreement has been signed and that next steps include contacting the OHA project manager to confirm and implement amendments. Ashley, a staff member, offered to follow up with the OHA contact provided by Steve (the previous city administrator) and work with staff to ensure the agreement and next steps are in order.

No formal council action was taken during the work session; staff said they will follow up with the state contact and report back.