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City of Lebanon - City Council Regular Session - 07/08/2026
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Exempt from Competitive Bidding
The council held a public hearing and voted to exempt the wastewater treatment plant project from competitive bidding. The project involves modernizing the city's biosolids treatment, a new operations control building, and an electrical building. The Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method was chosen to allow for early contractor involvement, risk reduction, real-time pricing, and value engineering due to the project's technical complexity and the need for continuous operation. The selection process will be based on qualifications and price, with a guaranteed maximum price to be established later. The city attorney confirmed that the findings support the exemption according to state law.
Council Approves Ballot Measure for Municipal Jail Operations Tax Levy
The council voted to place a resolution regarding a 5-year local option tax property tax levy for municipal jail operations on the ballot. Resolution number 2026-16 adopts the ballot title, explanatory statement, and other required language. The city attorney and staff explained the statutory requirements for the ballot language, including a notice about potential property tax increases over 3%. The council unanimously approved moving forward to place this measure on the ballot after a public hearing.
City Council Votes to Reinstate Stipends
The council discussed and voted to reinstate stipends for city councilors and the mayor. Historically, councilors received $225/month and the mayor $1,000/month. These were voluntarily discontinued in the 2024-25 budget. The mayor's stipend was reinstated at $500/month during the 2025-26 budget process. The council voted to reinstate the councilor stipends at the previously paid amounts, effective immediately. The total budget for these stipends, including associated taxes and PERS contributions, is $37,868 for 2027, with $28,200 allocated for the stipends themselves.
COG and Community Services Consortium Update Council on Services in Lebanon
Ryan Vote, executive director for the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments (COG) and Community Services Consortium (CSC), presented an overview of their services in Lebanon. He highlighted the retirement of Tori Hartman after 24 years as site manager for Meals on Wheels in Lebanon. He also noted that the Rideline non-emergency medical transportation program provided 12,552 rides to Lebanon residents in the first six months of the year, and free Medicare counseling was provided to 111 residents last year. Kayla, agency director for CSC, discussed utility and housing assistance, workforce development, and the Lin Benton Food Share, reporting 36,000 meals served through the Lebanon Soup Kitchen in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. A success story was shared about an individual who received utility assistance to bridge a gap after a work postponement.
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