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Westfir council flags higher police/fire IGA costs; plans talks with Lane County Sheriff and Oakridge
Summary
Council members were warned the City of Oakridge expects larger intergovernmental agreement increases for police and fire services in 2025–26, prompting plans to discuss options with the Lane County Sheriff and schedule a joint work session with Oakridge managers.
City Recorder Nicole Tritten reported that Oakridge indicated it expects larger increases for police and fire intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) in the 2025–26 fiscal year than Westfir has experienced in prior budget cycles. Mayor D’Lynn Williams told the Council Oakridge’s public-safety fee had expired and not been renewed, and Councilor Edward Johnstone suggested contacting the Lane County Sheriff to explore law-enforcement options.
Councilor Kelly Packard offered to contact the Sheriff’s office to arrange a meeting, and the Mayor asked Nicole to schedule a joint work session with Oakridge managers in October. The minutes show the Council did not take immediate action to alter Westfir’s budget but identified the matter as a budgetary concern requiring resident input and intergovernmental discussion.
