City Council Study Session 4/14/2026

The City Council Study Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on April 14, 2026, focused primarily on the review and discussion of the city's water rate study and the 2027-2028 fee schedule. Key procurement-related topics included the design of a new water rate structure to support infrastructure improvements required by federal regulations, funded in part by a $6 million Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund with $3 million forgivable. The council discussed a proposed three-tiered water rate structure aimed at aligning rates with cost of service, incentivizing conservation, and reducing subsidies from multifamily housing. They also considered adjustments to low-income assistance programs and the potential reallocation of a $5 low-usage discount to better support affordability. Additionally, the session covered updates to various city fees, including building, parking, police, and right-of-way licenses, with some fees increased to better recover costs. The council planned to finalize water rates by June 2, 2026, and scheduled further analysis on low-income customer usage and affordability thresholds. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.