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Council agrees to pursue state seismic grant for police building; signs contract to seek funding
Summary
Myrtle Creek agreed to proceed with a consultant contract to apply for a state seismic retrofit grant for the police building. The project could total in the millions; the city would commit a $5,000 application/administration cost if awarded and acknowledged potential scope and award-amount uncertainty.
The Myrtle Creek City Council voted to authorize staff to proceed with a contract and grant application for a state seismic retrofit program aimed at strengthening the police department building. Chief (S4) told the council the project could qualify for up to approximately $2.2–$2.3 million in grant funding for structural upgrades; the city would be responsible for a small administrative/processing cost of $5,000 if the grant is awarded.
Councilors raised concerns about uncertainty in award levels (the state may fund less than the maximum) and possible additional costs beyond grant awards; members also questioned whether the contract signed by the now-departed administrator needed a new signatory. The council directed staff to proceed with the application process, confirm who will be the local signatory on the contract and, if the grant offer is less than expected, to return with options for how to proceed.
Quote: "That building is in dire need of a lot of work," Chief (S4) said, urging council to pursue the grant while acknowledging there are no guarantees on award amount.
Next steps: staff will follow up with the grant consultant, confirm contractual signatory and assemble asset/inventory documentation required for the application; the council expects a grant decision in winter 2026.
