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Mosier staff report JUF $2.5M shortfall; water and wastewater upgrades continue
Summary
Special Projects Coordinator Colleen Coleman told the council the JUF project is $2.5 million short of its $8 million budget and outlined options including seeking legislative or emergency-board funding; water system and wastewater upgrades are under way with federal and state grants.
Special Projects Coordinator Colleen Coleman updated the Mosier City Council on Oct. 1 that the JUF project is approximately $2.5 million short of its $8 million budget. Coleman presented options to close the gap, including seeking additional funding in the state legislature in February or requesting emergency-board assistance.
Why it matters: A multi-million-dollar shortfall threatens the planned scope and schedule of a major local capital project; funding decisions could affect the project's timetable and contract commitments.
Project status: Coleman reported the Washington Street sidewalk project will be phased to comply with ODOT requirements, with $250,000 allocated for the first phase. The water-system improvements—funded by USDA and EPA grants—are about 60% complete with a target finish of March 2026. The wastewater treatment plant upgrade is supported by a $2.5 million Business Oregon grant and is expected to be completed by September 2026. Coleman also briefed the council on the stormwater plan, a bike hub project and an EV-charging station that was completed under budget.
Next steps: The council discussed funding options and acknowledged staff will pursue grant and legislative avenues; any formal funding requests will return to the council for approval.
