City Commission Mid Biennium Goal Update Retreat August 11, 2026 Restored Audio and Slides

The City of Oregon City held a City Commission Mid Biennium Goal Update Retreat on August 11, 2026, focusing on a comprehensive review of the city's two-year budget cycle, departmental goals, and ongoing projects. Key procurement-related discussions included budget updates showing positive fund balances across most city funds, except for the water fund due to accelerated capital projects. The city highlighted proactive budget management, including monthly finance coordination meetings and considerations of urban renewal tax impacts. Capital improvement projects were discussed, notably a $2.4 million Metro grant for parks and recreation, including redevelopment plans for Clackamas Park and the Oregon City pool and museum. The meeting also covered economic development initiatives such as vertical housing tax credits, enterprise zone expansions, and efforts to encourage local business participation in city procurement processes. IT updates addressed cost-saving measures through infrastructure consolidation and cybersecurity enhancements, including AI governance policies. The commission reviewed community engagement efforts and upcoming community surveys to inform future budget priorities. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but several grant-funded capital projects and procurement-related policy discussions were prominent.