Brookings council approves stormwater contracts and wastewater agreement; tables grease ordinance
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Summary
On Jan. 13 the Brookings City Council voted to fund design for Seacliff Terrace storm drain upgrades, awarded a Ransom Avenue stormwater contract, approved an intergovernmental wastewater treatment agreement with Harbor Sanitary District and approved routine consent items. Councilors tabled a fats, oils and grease ordinance at staff's request.
The City of Brookings City Council on Jan. 13 authorized a design task order for Seacliff Terrace stormwater improvements, awarded a construction contract for Ransom Avenue storm drain replacement, approved a multi‑year wastewater treatment agreement with the Harbor Sanitary District and approved the consent calendar. Councilors also agreed to table consideration of a fats, oils and grease ordinance to a future meeting after staff requested additional time.
Seacliff Terrace. Staff described the Seacliff Terrace storm drain project as installation of about 650 lineal feet of underground storm pipe with an outfall at the lower end of the road and new stormwater collection basins at Del Norte Lane and Memory Lane. Engineering was estimated at $88,300; construction cost was estimated at $543,340. Council authorized the city manager to proceed with Dyer Partnership Task Order 109, not to exceed $88,300, to develop plans and specifications for the project.
Ransom Avenue. The council awarded the Ransom Avenue stormwater improvement contract to the lowest qualified bidder, McLennan Excavation, Inc., for $116,894. The work replaces a roughly 200‑foot section of aged corrugated metal storm pipe and includes a new segment on Homestead Road and completion of curb, gutter and sidewalk tie‑ins to coordinate with an Oregon Department of Transportation sidewalk project scheduled to begin construction in early 2025.
Wastewater intergovernmental agreement. Council approved an updated intergovernmental agreement for wastewater treatment services with the Harbor Sanitary District, backdating terms from 2022 through June 30, 2027. Staff said the agreement brings approximately $300,000 in revenue to the city for treating district influent and reflects negotiated adjustments to capital‑improvement cost‑sharing that the district and city discussed in committee.
Consent calendar. The council approved minutes from Dec. 9, 2024, and received the city’s November 2024 financial report.
Fats, oils and grease ordinance. Staff asked the council to table the draft fats, oils and grease ordinance after questions arose during the meeting; council agreed to delay further consideration so staff can respond to the issues raised.
Why it matters: The stormwater projects target long‑standing drainage problems that have limited paving and street improvements in affected neighborhoods. The wastewater agreement maintains a revenue stream for city wastewater treatment services and clarifies cost‑sharing for capital projects with the Harbor Sanitary District. The actions support planned sidewalk work tied to an ODOT project and aim to reduce flood risk on low‑lying streets.
Votes at a glance: • Consent calendar (approve minutes 12/9/2024; receive November 2024 financial report) — approved (recorded roll call: unanimous). • Fats, oils and grease ordinance — tabled at staff request (no final vote on ordinance). • Seacliff Terrace stormwater (authorize Dyer Partnership Task Order 109, engineering $88,300 not to exceed) — approved (motion carried). • Ransom Avenue stormwater (award contract to McLennan Excavation, Inc., $116,894) — approved (motion carried). • Intergovernmental agreement with Harbor Sanitary District (wastewater treatment services, backdating 2022–6/30/2027) — approved (motion carried).
Council members and staff said the projects are coordinated with other planned work and noted the need for easements and permitting in some locations. The council did not set final construction dates for all projects at the meeting.