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Medford council refuses to approve potential overages on TAP grant project to keep budget intact
Summary
Council voted to decline potential overages on the Tap Grant (Project Tap – 227C (082) TP, State Job No. 38004 (04)) because of rising construction costs. The motion passed 3–2.
Facing rising construction costs on a TAP grant project (Project Tap – 227C (082) TP, State Job No. 38004 (04)), the Medford City Council voted March 9, 2026 not to approve potential overages. Mayor Gary Bowen moved the motion and Vice‑Mayor Steve Zeman seconded; the motion carried 3–2. Councilmembers Sinor and Kretchmar voted No while Zeman, Bowen and England voted Yes in favor of declining overages.
The minutes show the council action was intended to keep the project within its existing budget; no dollar amount for potential overages was recorded in the minutes. The item will remain subject to future consideration should the council or staff present additional funding options or change orders.
