WES Advisory Committee Meeting - May 14, 2026

The Clackamas County Water Environment Services (WES) Advisory Committee held a meeting on May 14, 2026, focusing primarily on budget updates, capital improvement projects, and customer assistance programs. Key procurement-related discussions included an emergency procurement declaration for a temporary fix to a damaged undercrossing pipe exposed by river migration, with plans for a permanent fix next summer involving a new undercrossing installation. The committee reviewed the annual budget, including proposed 5% rate increases for sanitary sewer and surface water services, ongoing capital improvement plans, and financial forecasts. They also discussed the impact of tariffs on materials and labor costs, and the use of debt financing for capital projects with favorable interest rates. Additionally, the committee approved motions to expand and modify the income-qualified bill discount program to increase eligibility and affordability for customers, including renters and multifamily households, with funding capped at 0.5% of total rate revenues. The meeting concluded with approval of previous meeting minutes and announcements about upcoming community events and educational sessions.