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Myrtle Creek council adopts FY 2026–27 budget, certifies eligibility for state revenue sharing
Summary
After public hearings with no speakers, the Myrtle Creek City Council approved several resolutions certifying eligibility for state revenue sharing and adopted the FY 2026–27 budget, which prioritizes infrastructure, wastewater and water treatment upgrades, and a new operating budget for the municipal golf course.
The Myrtle Creek City Council voted on June 2 to adopt the city’s FY 2026–27 budget and to approve a set of resolutions certifying the city’s qualification to receive state shared revenues.
The vote followed two public hearings — one on the city’s receipt of state revenue sharing funds and one on the proposed fiscal year budget — during which no members of the public registered comments. Finance officer Zach Potter read the budget message outlining priorities and said, “Approximately 32% of the city's general fund operating revenue is derived from property taxes.”
The approved budget allocates funds for multiple operational and capital priorities. Key items the budget message identified include establishing an operating budget for the municipal golf course; paying off one outstanding city loan to reduce long-term interest costs; police department needs including replacement of a patrol vehicle and installation of a secure fence around the police parking area; wastewater treatment plant upgrades and ongoing maintenance; water system improvements such as an EPA membrane upgrade and backwash-system improvements and restoration/reactivation of the Springbrook Water Plant; street improvements targeted to Franklin Road; a park planning grant to support long-term recreational planning; and facilities maintenance including a remodel of police department office space.
During the hearing a reporter asked whether the agenda listed specific dollar amounts the city would receive in state shared revenue and how the funds would be used. Staff said budget and revenue details (general fund receipts, franchise fees, license fees and permits, and state shared revenue) would be provided and offered a follow-up to the reporter.
Before adopting the budget, the council approved a series of resolutions related to state revenue sharing and tax-levy categorization, including Resolution 26-05 (certifying the city’s qualification to receive state shared revenue), Resolution 26-06 (city election/receipt of state revenues), and Resolution 26-07 (tax levy categorization under ORS 310.0602). The council then moved to adopt Resolution 26-08, which adopts the FY 2026–27 budget, and Resolution 26-09, making appropriations consistent with the adopted budget. The chair declared the motions carried; during the adoption vote one participant voiced a dissenting “nay,” but the council proceeded with adoption.
What happened next: staff will finalize budget paperwork and make the detailed revenue and expenditure figures available (staff offered to follow up with the reporter who requested specifics). The council also approved the city’s certification necessary to receive the state’s shared-revenue allocation.
Authorities referenced in the meeting include ORS 221.760 (eligibility for state shared revenue) and ORS 310.0602 (tax-levy categorization), both cited during staff presentations.
