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Westfir council considers $11,400 in estimates to address flooding on 1st and 2nd Street Loop
Summary
Property owner-provided estimates totaling $11,400 and a 1997 drainage letter prompted council discussion about a drainpipe extension and next steps; the council asked staff to determine grant eligibility, street ownership and long-term obligations before acting.
The Westfir City Council discussed potential stormwater work on the 1st and 2nd Street Loop after property owner Adam Kennedy presented two estimates from Young Consulting LLC totaling $11,400: one to complete a drainpipe extension to McLane Creek and one for excavation to improve drainage. Mayor Richard Watson and councilors pressed for information about whether the streets are privately owned and what funding sources — including the Lane County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan or Highway Funds — could be used before authorizing any work.
Kennedy also provided a July 1997 letter from then‑Mayor Myron Smith to a property owner concerning a filled drainage ditch that may have contributed to the present problems; the city’s records contain a copy of that letter but no record of a response. Council directed staff to research grant eligibility, clarify street ownership, and outline potential maintenance obligations if the city funds drainage improvements.
