Canby, Oregon Development News

City Council Discusses Street Maintenance Fee Update with Consultants

The city council reviewed and discussed a proposed update to the street maintenance fee structure. The discussion involved consultants from KDson, who presented data on the current fee, why an update is needed, and potential changes. Key points included the need to account for updated traffic generation rates based on the latest IT manual, population growth, and additional roads. The proposal aims to maintain the current pavement condition index (PCI) of 75, with a baseline target revenue of approximately $1 million annually. Discussions also covered the allocation of costs between residential and non-residential accounts, potential phasing of fee increases, and the process for appeals. The council and task force engaged in a detailed dialogue about the fairness, equity, and practical implications of the proposed fee changes, especially concerning significant increases for certain businesses and the potential for phasing in both increases and decreases. The council expressed a desire for the task force to provide recommendations, considering various options and a phased approach to implementation. The potential adoption of the new fee is targeted for January 2027, with ordinance and code amendments to follow.