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Council authorizes negotiation of IGA to study regional Willamette River treatment plant
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with Polk County and Independence to complete a feasibility study and pre‑design for a regional surface water treatment plant, with staff using $200,000 in ARPA funds for participation and emphasizing affordability, off‑ramps and grant pursuit.
City water staff presented a proposal to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Polk County and the City of Independence to fund a feasibility study and pre‑design for a regional surface water treatment plant on the Willamette River.
Russ Cooper explained the rationale: Monmouth, Independence and Polk County hold unused Willamette River surface water rights that must be put to beneficial use or risk forfeiture (Monmouth’s application…
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