City of Grants Pass City Council Meeting August 19 2026

The City of Grants Pass City Council held a meeting on August 19, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. A key agenda item was the presentation and approval of a resolution to implement the Moderate Income Revolving Loan Program (MERL), a state-funded revolving loan program designed to provide gap financing for affordable housing projects within the city. The council discussed the program's structure, including two financing options involving grants and low-interest loans to developers, eligibility criteria, and administrative responsibilities. The resolution was recommended for approval to enable the city to enter into agreements with the state and developers to facilitate housing development. Additionally, the council approved a five-year contract with West Coast Corporation for electrical on-call maintenance services at water restoration and treatment plants. The meeting also included the creation of a part-time Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Coordinator position to manage federal grant administration, which passed with a 7-1 vote. Public comments addressed various community concerns, but no other procurement actions were taken. The council agreed to reconsider funding options for a public safety station at a future workshop.