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Shared well for City Hall and library has collapsed; council hears temporary water deliveries

Shady Cove City Council ยท July 2, 2026
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Summary

City Administrator Protem John Edwards told the council the common well shared by City Hall and the library has collapsed and staff are relying on water deliveries while the city considers options; no vote or funding decision was recorded.

City Administrator Protem John Edwards reported that "The common well shared between the Library and City Hall has collapsed and discussions on the future of the water supply were discussed. Currently, water deliveries are being used to accommodate both the city and library needs." The report came during staff reports and the council did not take formal action at the July 2 meeting.

The disclosure establishes an immediate operational need: the city and library are being sustained by delivered water while staff and council consider long-term options. The transcript does not include estimated repair costs, a timetable, or a motion to allocate funds; those details were not specified and would require follow-up with city staff. The report was delivered by City Administrator Protem John Edwards.