April 20, 2026 City Council Work Session and Regular Session

The City of Springfield, Oregon held a City Council Work Session and Regular Session on April 20, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, allocating approximately $550,000 to programs such as the home repair program for low-income homeowners and contributions to the Lane County Human Services Division. The council also discussed wastewater and stormwater user fees for fiscal year 2026-2027, proposing a 5% rate increase for both local wastewater and stormwater services to address aging infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and capital improvement needs. The council scheduled a public hearing for May 18 to consider regional rate adjustments. Additionally, the council conducted interviews and deliberations for appointments to the Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee and the Ward 4 City Council vacancy, ultimately appointing Jill Cuadros to the council seat. The meeting included a first reading of a payroll tax ordinance proposing a 0.1% tax rate to generate approximately $2.3 million in revenue, with public testimony expressing mixed views on the tax and its impact on local services such as the library. Several proclamations were also made recognizing Bike Month, National Public Works Week, Building Safety Month, and National Library Week. Motions to approve consent items and annexation ordinances were passed unanimously.