City Council Special Session 07/08/2025

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a special session on July 8, 2025, which included a combined work and regular session. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of two contracts with DAO LLC and Consor North America Inc. for on-call construction inspection services. The council also reviewed the process and vendor selection for a new city website, awarding the contract to Revise after an RFP process, highlighting cost savings and improved features such as ADA compliance and enhanced communication tools. Additionally, the council received an economic development update, including discussions on grant programs like the URA anti-displacement grant, which is out of funds and will require budget adjustments to replenish its $600,000 biennium allocation. The council deliberated on strategies for business engagement, grant program expansion, and marketing efforts to support local businesses. Other topics included formalizing bike rack installation processes funded by the city and an expedited annexation ordinance. The meeting concluded with council reports and an executive session on real property negotiations.