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Junction City reviews financing scenarios as state ranks water projects for aid
Summary
City financial advisor and staff presented estimates of annual debt costs for proposed water projects and discussed next steps after Oregon Health Authority ranked the city among applicants for subsidized loans.
City officials reviewed preliminary financing scenarios for multiple water and sewer projects during the Junction City council work session on May 27, 2025, after the Oregon Health Authority ranked the city ninth among 36 applicants for state funding.
The presentation from Duncan Brown of PFM Financial Advisors offered estimated annual debt-service ranges for each project under several financing approaches, including 20- and 30-year terms, revenue bonds and full-faith-and-credit bonds. "We've looked at 4 different options here using 20 year terms or 30 year terms for a potential bond issue," Brown said during his briefing.
The estimates were intended to give the council a sense of the relative annual cost and affordability of each proposed project so members can prioritize work. Brown said the package in the materials…
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