Steven Rice

The meeting addressed end-of-fiscal-year invoicing timelines for the regional I&I Intergovernmental Agreement and discussed the requirement for member communities to submit annual I&I reduction reports. The team received an update on the upcoming Capital Improvement Plan for Water Environment Services. Additionally, the committee reviewed and approved a grant proposal submitted by the City of Milwaukie for a sewer lining project, specifically utilizing ultraviolet-cured CIPP technology to address infiltration and inflow issues.

The board accepted a $20,000 donation from the Heart of the Community campaign to benefit the Concord Community Center. The primary discussion involved public comments regarding funding equity across the district's sub-areas, with residents raising concerns about the concentration of financial resources in Milwaukie compared to unincorporated areas. The board also addressed the 20-year system plan and the potential approval of Intergovernmental Agreements between Milwaukie and the district.

The forum focused on the County's strategic priorities of safe, secure, and livable communities and healthy people. Presentations highlighted the business spotlight series featuring Solder Timber and mass timber construction innovations. The board members provided detailed updates on housing initiatives, including the development of affordable housing units and the success of the Metro Affordable Housing Bond. Additionally, the discussion covered the county's recovery-oriented system of care, the progress of the Clackamas County Recovery Campus, and various mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, including new stabilization centers and supportive housing programs.

The Board of County Commissioners addressed public comments concerning substance use disorder treatment programs and ordinances, the funding and services provided by the Clackamas County Arts Alliance, and the importance of supporting the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on community engagement frameworks, the usage of library community rooms, and organizational challenges within the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District.

The meeting featured discussions on advisory committee appointments for the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District and updates regarding a fiscal year 2025-2026 supplemental budget request for Water Environment Services, specifically to address rising utility costs and facility repairs. The board also reviewed a supplemental budget request for Clackamas County and discussed proposed gap financing for the Clackamas County Fair and Event Center's multi-use building project, emphasizing the importance of increased county oversight in project management.