City Council Regular Session 02/03/2026

The City Council of Milwaukie, Oregon, held a regular session on February 3, 2026, which included a detailed audit report presentation for fiscal year 2025 by the finance director and auditors. The audit revealed a material weakness related to depreciation schedules, resulting in a $22.3 million prior period adjustment to correct asset depreciation timelines. Management committed to updating fixed asset policies and improving controls to prevent future issues. The council also discussed proposed changes to utility billing practices, including tying utility accounts to property owners rather than tenants to improve collection and reduce shutoffs, with considerations about legal implications and fairness to property owners. Additionally, the council reviewed the 3% credit card processing fee on utility payments, explaining the fee covers costs charged by credit card companies and merchant processors, and discussed alternative payment options such as autodraft and e-checks to reduce fees for residents. No contract awards or procurement decisions were reported during this meeting.