City Council Work Session: June 24, 2026

The City of Eugene held an Urban Renewal Agency meeting and City Council work session on June 24, 2026, focusing primarily on economic development and sustainability initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a $2 million tenant improvement grant program funded by the downtown and riverfront urban renewal districts. This program aims to reduce commercial vacancy rates by providing grants covering up to 70% of tenant improvement project costs, with individual grants capped at $250,000. The council unanimously approved moving forward with the program as a five-year pilot. Additionally, the council discussed and unanimously approved scheduling a public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing a residential energy performance disclosure requirement, which would mandate home energy scores be disclosed during home sales to promote energy efficiency. The meeting also covered updates on right-of-way improvement projects and appointments to the riverfront urban renewal advisory committee.