Council adopts 100% ODOT-funded Safe Routes sidewalks ordinance

Jul 29, 2026

Council adopted Ordinance 29-26 to advertise for bids and contract for sidewalks on 11th Street (Safe Routes to School). Administration said the project is fully funded by ODOT and requires no city match; the ordinance was adopted after waiving readings and keeping an emergency clause.

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Council considered Ordinance 29-26, described by staff as a Safe Routes to School sidewalks project to add sidewalks along 11th Street to Jefferson and to link to a park crosswalk. The ordinance authorizes the director of safety and service to advertise for bids and engage construction management services for the project. Administration requested expedited action and council waived the three readings, retained the emergency clause, and adopted the ordinance by voice vote.

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