City Council Work Session - 09/16/2025

The City Council Work Session for the City of Milwaukie, Oregon, held on September 16, 2025, focused primarily on the discussion of system development charges (SDCs), particularly transportation SDCs. Experts from FCS presented the fundamentals of SDCs, explaining the reimbursement and improvement fees, and how these fees are calculated based on capital projects related to growth and existing infrastructure. The council reviewed preliminary analyses using the city's 2018 Transportation System Plan (TSP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP), discussing the allocation of costs for growth-related transportation projects and the methodology for calculating fees per peak hour person trip. The session also covered updates to the utility code, clarifying responsibilities for water service lines, leak repairs, temporary water service, and delinquency policies, aiming to provide more flexibility and clearer definitions. Additionally, the Milwaukee Leadership Academy was highlighted as a successful community engagement program. The council discussed upcoming steps for adopting updated SDCs following the new TSP and stormwater system plans, with anticipated public hearings and notices. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this session.