City Council - 15 Jun 2026

The City Council of Sandy, Oregon, held a meeting on June 15, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the master fee schedule and the expansion of the utility customer assistance program. Key procurement-related discussions included proposed modest increases to various city fees, such as planning, building, police services, and utility rates, with water and wastewater rate increases proposed at 7% and 12% respectively, both lower than previously budgeted due to capital project cost savings. The council adopted Resolution 2026-12 to update these fees and rates. Additionally, Resolution 2026-13 was adopted to expand the utility assistance program, increasing eligibility to support more low-income residential customers with a 50% rate reduction on water and wastewater charges. The council also discussed the importance of maintaining compliance with loan agreements through incremental rate increases and the challenges of timing for state and federal grant reimbursements. Other topics included ongoing capital improvement projects, such as park construction and water infrastructure upgrades, and the need for improved coordination on public works projects affecting city streets. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility in funding infrastructure and utility services.