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Community Projects for 2024

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Congresswoman Bonamici has submitted funding requests for important community projects in NW Oregon to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration. The reformed and transparent Community Project Funding process allows Congresswoman Bonamici to advocate for specific community projects that will help the people and communities of Northwest Oregon. A list of projects that were funded in FY2023 can be found here, and FY2022 can be found here.

Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2023, although only a small number may receive funding. Requests are limited to specific accounts determined by the Appropriations Committee. Only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are eligible to receive funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here.

The Congresswoman evaluated projects based on eligibility, community support, job creation, equity, and geographic diversity. The process was very competitive, with stakeholders submitting 52 requests in total.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congresswoman Bonamici has certified that she, her spouse, and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.

Projects are listed in alphabetical order.

Barbur Apartments, City of Portland

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$2,000,000

1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97204

This project would fund construction costs for the development of 149 new family-focused affordable rental units in SW Portland, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will significantly increase the number of affordable rental units in the area and provide wraparound support services and a rich array of culturally specific services designed to meet the needs of future residents.

Financial Disclosure Form

Beaverton Downtown Loop, City of Beaverton

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$4,000,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005

This project will fund construction of wider sidewalks and improve access to transit and biking.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will prioritize safety improvements and climate-friendly transportation, and better link significant cultural, economic, and civic destinations to improve access and mobility in downtown Beaverton, Oregon.

Financial Disclosure Form

Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction Expansion Project, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission

Department of Commerce  NOAA Operations, Research, and Facilities

$400,000

700 NE Multnomah, Suite 1200, Portland, Oregon 97232

This project will fund comprehensive monitoring of regional changes in biogeochemistry and ecology, and modeling of changes in habitat and flood risk in the face of climate change.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will aid climate resiliency efforts in the region and support community safety and fisheries management while also creating job and internship opportunities in NW Oregon.

Financial Disclosure Form

East Forest Grove Safety Improvement Project, City of Forest Grove

Department of Transportation  Highway Infrastructure Projects

$3,000,000

1924 Council Street, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

This project would fund the final design and construction of safety improvements along a major transportation corridor in Forest Grove, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will make important improvements to make the corridor safer and more comfortable for walking, rolling, biking, and accessing transit.

Financial Disclosure Form

Family Peace Center, Family Justice Center of Washington County

Department of Housing and Urban Development  Economic Development Initiative

$2,000,000

735 SW 158th Ave, Suite 100, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

This project would fund construction and renovation of a building to be the single location providing intervention, prevention, and healing for survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the space necessary for the expansion of critical services including medical treatment and trauma therapy and create a multi-service center to holistically address all forms of family violence, abuse, and trauma.

Financial Disclosure Form

OMEP Digital Workforce Transformation Project, Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Department of Commerce  NIST Scientific and Technical Research and Services Account

$965,000

7650 SW Beveland St, Suite 170, Portland, Oregon 97223

This projects would fund development of augmented reality and expert capture technology platforms.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help Oregon’s manufacturing industry address the workforce crisis with a technical solution designed to onboard new employees quickly and safely, retain existing employees, reduce training costs, and prevent loss of knowledge through retirement and turnover.

Financial Disclosure Form

Pier 2 West Rehabilitation, Port of Astoria

Department of Transportation  Port Infrastructure Development

$3,000,000

422 Gateway Ave Suite 100, Astoria, Oregon 97103

This project would fund preconstruction activities including construction consultant services, engineering, and permitting and mitigation expenses.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support necessary improvements and rehabilitation of a critical piece of infrastructure for the Port and the region’s economy.

Financial Disclosure Form

Reopening Sisters of the Road in Old Town to Better Serve Growing Unhoused Community, Sisters of the Road

Department of Housing and Urban Development  Economic Development Initiative

$3,000,000

618 NW Davis St Portland, Oregon 97209

This project would fund the renovation, repair, and restoration of the organization’s newly purchased building in downtown Portland, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the space necessary for Sisters of the Road to resume its critical services and programs including meal service, access to basic survival and hygiene supplies, and workforce development opportunities for people experiencing poverty and homelessness.

Financial Disclosure Form

Scappoose Affordable Homeownership. Columbia County Habitat for Humanity

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative

$280,000

164 Little St, St Helens, Oregon 97051

This project would fund infrastructure costs at a new Habitat for Humanity location in Scappoose, Oregon, including the replacement of a waterline, sewer, storm water management, fire hydrant, lighting, and sidewalk improvements.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase affordable housing opportunities for rural and low-income families.

Financial Disclosure Form

Terminal 2 Innovation Campus, Port of Portland

Department of Housing and Urban Development  Economic Development Initiative

$4,000,000

7200 NE Airport Way Portland Oregon 97218

This project would fund completion of infrastructure improvements for redevelopment of the former marine terminal 2 into a housing innovation campus dedicated to offsite housing construction factories.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the housing construction industry, create more affordable housing options, and create nearly 17,000 jobs.

Financial Disclosure Form

Three Rivers Fiber Broadband - Phase 2, Tillamook County

Department of Agriculture  ReConnect Grants

$3,091,500

This funding would help build 7.24 miles of middle-mile fiber optic broadband infrastructure to expand access to 332 homes.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it supports connectivity, cell tower, and public safety communications efforts for this cellular dead zone.

Financial Disclosure Form

Transportation Decarbonization Resource Hub, Portland State University

Department of Commerce  NIST Scientific and Technical Research and Services

$1,850,000

This project would fund the research and development of tools to assess the benefits of transportation decarbonization activities.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help government agencies, tribal governments, and community partners better understand and prioritize transportation decarbonization investments to advance equitable mobility and resilient communities in Oregon.

Financial Disclosure Form

Tualatin Hills Community Shelter Improvements, Emergency Operations, and Natural Hazard Mitigation; Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)

Department of Housing and Urban Development  Economic Development Initiative

$946,956

15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

This project would fund renovation costs to improve THPRD’s buildings to operate as safe air-filtered cooling and warming centers during wildfires and extreme weather events.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase THPRD’s capacity to serve its underserved and most vulnerable community members who require respite and shelter during extreme weather emergencies.

Financial Disclosure Form

Western Washington County Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Rehabilitation Project, Clean Water Services

Department of the Interior – EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grants

$4,960,000

2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

This project will fund construction costs associated with replacing approximately 14,000 linear feet of existing sanitary sewer mainline located in Forest Grove, Oregon. Significant levels of stormwater/groundwater have been identified in the sanitary sewer system due to aged and deteriorating pipes.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide important water quality benefits and lower costs to communities in Forest Grove, Gaston, and Cornelius.

Financial Disclosure Form

Year-Round Shelter Project, City of Hillsboro

Department of Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative

$5,000,000

150 E Main Street Suite 5, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

This project would fund construction and renovation costs to build the main building of the first year-round emergency shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a diverse range of sheltering and wrap-around service options for people experiencing homelessness.

Financial Disclosure Form

Community Projects for 2023

Beaverton Downtown Loop, City of Beaverton

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$4,000,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005

This project will fund walking, biking, and transit improvements on SW Hall Boulevard and SW Watson Avenue in downtown Beaverton.

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the Loop will establish a strong connection between Old Town and Beaverton Central, and link significant cultural, economic, and civic destinations including the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, restaurants and services in historic Old Town, Beaverton City Park, the Beaverton Farmer's Market, and the Beaverton City Library. Investing in wider sidewalks, improving access to transit, and building bike lanes will improve access and mobility for downtown residents, while supporting business activity.

Financial Disclosure Form

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship, United We Heal Training Trust

Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration

$892,000

6025 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97215

Requested funds would provide pre-apprenticeship education and training for 60 participants to enter the behavioral health workforce and apprenticeship opportunities for 60 additional participants to pursue Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification.

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Oregon has an urgent need for an expanded behavioral health workforce to meet demand for services and ranks among the worst states in the nation for behavioral health outcomes. The project will enable Oregon's behavioral health providers to attract and retain a more skilled and diverse workforce so Oregon can be better equipped to respond to the ongoing behavioral health crisis in the state.

Financial Disclosure Form

Capacity Building, West Tuality Habitat for Humanity

Department of Housing and Urban Development — Economic Development Initiative

$750,000

3731 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

This project will provide funding for the development of 12 units of affordable housing, benefiting low-income persons at or below 80 percent of area median income.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will increase access to affordable housing. Partnerships with Bienestar and African American Alliance for Homeownership will assist with the program's affirmative outreach efforts to BIPOC communities.

Financial Disclosure Form

Columbia County Advanced and Additive Manufacturing Small Business Incubator, Columbia County Economic Team

Small Business Administration

$814,000

375 S 18th Street, PO Box 1653, St. Helens, Oregon, 97051

The funding would be used for the development of a new Small Business Incubator for Columbia County to reduce barriers-to-entry for entrepreneurial, start-up, and disadvantaged makers and manufacturers.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will leverage global and local investment, as well as create opportunities for economic and workforce development in manufacturing research and development.

Financial Disclosure Form

Dartmouth Crossing South-Tigard Triangle, REACH Community Development Corp

Department of Housing and Urban Development - Economic Development Initiative

$1,500,000

4150 S Moody Street Portland OR 97239

The Dartmouth Crossing project is a comprehensive community development project that includes affordable rental housing with family size homes, a community recreational center, an early childhood learning center, and an international public market hall. Requested funds will support the pre-development needs of the community recreational center and affordable early childhood learning spaces of the development.

This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Dartmouth Crossing will create accessible housing and prioritize communities vulnerable to displacement.

Financial Disclosure Form

Health Center Facilities and Equipment Upgrades, Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries

Department of Health and Human Services — Health Facilities Construction and Equipment

$5,055,844

PO BOX 933, Newberg, OR 97132

Requested funds would be used to upgrade facilities and equipment at 16 infant and early childhood mental health centers serving children at 39 sites in 22 counties across Oregon. This investment will allow Relief Nurseries to improve facilities including therapeutic classrooms to meet safety codes, expand capacity, purchase critical equipment, and create enhanced outdoor spaces for children to access eco and play therapy.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries to improve critical mental health services for more than 2,300 children and their families, making sure infants and children are on track developmentally and ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Financial Disclosure Form

Fairfield Apartments, City of Portland

Department of Housing and Urban Development — Economic Development Initiative

$2,000,000

1221 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

This request would fund the preservation and rehabilitation of 75 units of affordable housing in downtown Portland.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness who request culturally specific services from Urban League for BIPOC residents.

Financial Disclosure Form

Hall Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Improvements at Hemlock & Spruce, Oregon Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation — Highway Infrastructure Projects

$3,200,000

355 Capitol Street NE, MS-11, Salem, OR 97301

This request would fund the construction of enhanced pedestrian crossings near the intersections of Hemlock & Spruce in Tigard with related sidewalk repairs, improved lighting, and ADA enhancements.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve safety at key intersections and improve access to transit, schools, and local parks.

Financial Disclosure Form

Health IT Workforce Development, OCHIN Inc.

Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration

$2,001,642

707 SW Washington Street, Portland, Oregon 97205

This request would fund health information technology training and professional development for community clinics and local public health agencies to address existing staff shortages. The program focuses on long-term workforce equity in the health care and technology fields through the development of career ladders in underserved communities.

This project will be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because there is documented need for non-clinical staff in health information technology training and professional development.

Financial Disclosure Form

Main Avenue/OR 104 Pedestrian Route, City of Warrenton

Department of Transportation — Highway Infrastructure Projects

$1,360,000

225 S. Main Ave, Warrenton, Oregon 97146

This project will complete a safe pedestrian route to Warrenton High School, including providing bus stop improvements and transit rider access, pedestrian/wheelchair improvements, and adding an enhanced crosswalk across at Warrenton High School.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a complete walkway and ADA accessible route from downtown Warrenton to Warrenton High School.

Financial Disclosure Form

Merlo Bus Garage Zero Emission Retrofit, TriMet

Department of Transportation — Transit Infrastructure Projects

$5,000,000

1800 SW 1st Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201

This request would fund the first phase of a retrofit of TriMet's Merlo bus garage maintenance building as part of a broader strategy for expanding use of zero emission, battery electric buses.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would increase transit capacity in areas with growing ridership, increase access to transit, and facilitate the transition from diesel to zero emissions buses.

Financial Disclosure Form

Newberg Dundee Bypass Corridor Safety and Intersection Improvements, Oregon Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects

$4,000,000

355 Capitol Street NE, MS 11, Salem, OR 97301

This project addresses safety along the OR-99W corridor near the intersection with OR-18 in Yamhill County. Intersections throughout this corridor would be considered for various safety improvements including turn lanes, improved and enhanced signing and pavement markings, intersection realignment and skew reductions, added cul-de-sacs, and other intersection upgrades.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the intersection of OR 99W and OR 18 (McDougall Junction) has been flagged in ODOT's safety analysis as a rural, high crash location. The project would address a number of safety problems at different locations and connecting roadways in the vicinity of McDougall junction.

Financial Disclosure Form

Semiconductor Manufacturing Workforce, Portland Community College

Department of Labor — Employment and Training Administration

$910,000

17705 NW Springville Rd. Portland, OR 97229

This request would fund the development of a regional career and academic pathway in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing. Funding will support students through tuition scholarships, equipment, and basic needs support and professional development support of educators and faculty.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide a pathway with multiple entry points and off ramps to existing and defined high-wage and high-demand job opportunities in the field supported by a coalition of public and private partners.

Financial Disclosure Form

Treatment Foster Care Oregon, Oregon Community Programs

Department of Health and Human Services — Administration for Children and Families

$2,901,718

1170 Pearl St., Eugene, Oregon 97401

This request will fund a pilot project to build a comprehensive Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) Team to provide treatment for LGBTQIA+ youth and respond to the unique needs of this affinity group and the foster parents caring for them.

The LGBTQIA+ population is overrepresented and underserved in child welfare and behavioral health systems. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because TFCO is as an alternative to institutional, residential, and group care placements for children and youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs.

Community Project Funding

Willamette Water Supply System, Tualatin Valley Water District

Department of the Interior — State and Tribal Assistance Grants

$3,000,000

1850 SW 170th Avenue Beaverton, Oregon 97003

Funds will be used for a new water treatment plant as part of the construction of the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS). When completed, the water treatment plant will be the only one in Washington County designed to withstand a significant seismic event and will serve as a key anchor to provide safe drinking water during recovery efforts.

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because this long-term infrastructure project will address the region's existing water supply capacity limits, incorporate critical seismic resiliency infrastructure, and serve the community of residential, commercial, and industrial water users.

Financial Disclosure Form

Community Projects for 2022

Astoria Pre-Disaster Landslide Storm Drainage Project, City of Astoria

Homeland Security SubcommitteePre-Disaster Mitigation

$902,500

1095 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97138

Landslides are one of the most widespread and damaging hazards in Oregon. This project is the first part of a multiphase effort to reduce landslide damage in Astoria. The project will reduce the potential for landslides through improved drainage in high elevation forested areas, protecting 32 homes from potential loss and another 69 homes from partial damage, as well as a health care facility and critical roads. The requested funds will be used for design and construction of the new storm water system which will help prevent future landslides by removing excess water from slide-prone terrain. 

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would proactively reduce future and inevitable property damage and potential loss of life.

Beaverton Non-Profit Incubator Development Project, City of Beaverton

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development SubcommitteeEconomic Development Initiative

$500,000

12725 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005

This request is for Oregon Technology Business Center's non-profit incubator project. The non-profit incubator would help individuals in the early development phase of establishing non-profit organizations that are looking for assistance in fiscal oversight, program design, and start-up. The criteria for selection of the cohort of nonprofits will prioritize BIPOC-led and serving nonprofits, as well as those that serve the LGBTQ+ and disability communities. The requested funds will be used to renovate the building.

The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would create equitable opportunities for individuals to create or refine their non-profits to meet new demands, achieve greater impact, and serve the community in expanded ways.

Behavioral Health Resource Center Plaza, Multnomah County

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development SubcommitteeEconomic Development Initiative

$1,355,000

501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214

Multnomah County is in the final stages of planning a peer-led, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed Behavioral Health Resource Center (BHRC) in downtown Portland. The Center will offer a day shelter, 32 shelter beds, and 19 transitional beds, and will serve individuals with behavioral health issues who face barriers to accessing services. This funding would build the BHRC's Plaza.

The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would provide relief to diverse stakeholders, including businesses, and provide a vitally important service hub in downtown Portland where many of the region's houseless residents currently live.

Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator Project, Banks Fire District #13

Agriculture Subcommittee—Rural Community Facility Grants

$170,000

13430 NW Main Street, Banks, OR 97106

It is critical that first responders have the appropriate medical equipment. The Phillips Monitors currently used by Banks Fire District are being phased out by Phillips and will no longer be supported by Phillips with no replacement parts or service available. The Washington County EMS Alliance is transitioning all county EMS providers to the new Stryker Cardiac Monitors, and this project will allow Banks Fire District to continue to provide high-quality care to residents in compliance with the County. Banks Fire District serves 136 square miles with three stations among four rural communities: Banks, Manning, Buxton and Timber. They also provide coverage to three major state highways, the Stub Stewart Park, with over 92,000 annual visitors, and the 21-mile long Banks-Vernonia Linear Trail, with over 250,000 annual visitors. 

This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it is critical that first responders have the most reliable EMS equipment to adequately serve the community and visitors. 

Columbia County Small Business Resource Center, Columbia County Economic Team

Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee—Small Business Initiatives

$175,000

375 S 18th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051

This request is for the development of a new Small Business Resource Center for Columbia County to serve the county's 1,400 businesses, many of which have 10 employees or fewer. The center will provide advising & counseling, specialty assistance, training through workshops and courses, technical assistance, business outreach, retention, and expansion. Funds would be used for the first year of operation, with plans to secure state and local funding for future years.

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because small businesses continue to drive our economic growth and they have sustained significant economic damage because of the pandemic. Closing this geographic gap in small business production between Portland and the coast is essential to the regional economy.

Construction Trades Expansion, WorkSystems, Inc. 

Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee—Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

$1,000,000

1618 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97201

WorkSystems' funding request supports the development and expansion of efforts to diversify the construction trades in the region, with a focus on jobseekers in NW Oregon. WorkSystems will deliver construction training for 80-100 historically underrepresented Washington County residents through partnerships with BOLI-certified Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs (PATPs) and WorkSource Centers (American Job Centers). The requested federal funding will be used to prioritize recruitment, screening, training, and retention of diverse jobseekers into registered apprenticeship pathways in Construction, including women and people of color. 

The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will increase the pipeline of diverse workers from the local community into well-paying careers in the trades. 

Newberg Clinic Expansion, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee—Health Resources and Services Administration

$2,123,500

3305 NW Aloclek Drive, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

Virginia Garcia's Newberg Clinic Expansion will increase the capacity of the organization to deliver integrated dental, pharmacy, and primary care to patients living in Yamhill County. The expansion will add three new dental operatories, nine exam rooms and an enlarged pharmacy. The expanded space will allow the clinic to double its capacity to deliver care. The requested funds will be used for construction and the purchase of equipment. 

The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will increase the capacity of the organization to deliver integrated dental, pharmacy and primary care to patients living in the community of Newberg and the surrounding areas in Yamhill County and eastern Washington County.

The Japan Institute Building Renovation Project, Portland Japanese Garden

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development SubcommitteeEconomic Development Initiative

$1,750,000

611 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205

The Japan Institute will serve as a hub for educational and cultural programming and will provide a positive economic effect on the region through job creation and additional tourism. The requested funding will be used for interior renovations and environmental remediation to four buildings.

The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would strengthen the economy through job creation and strengthen and deepen the community's understanding of and respect for Japanese culture.

Upgrade and Expand the Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP) Program, Columbia River Inter Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC)

Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee—NOAA Operations, Research, and Facilities

$760,000

700 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 1200, Portland, OR 97232

CRITFC recently acquired this keystone science and monitoring program from Oregon Health and Sciences University. The requested funds will create new capacity to monitor ocean acidification nutrients, and contaminants in the estuary and near-shore environment and improve modeling capabilities for salmon habitat restoration, navigation safety, and climate change resilience. These funds will upgrade and expand observational equipment, modeling tools, and improve the CRITFC data portal to improve management of the Columbia River estuary and coastal margin and support regional goals including salmon recovery and maintaining vibrant commercial fisheries. 

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because long-term monitoring of ocean acidification in the estuary has been a regional priority for years. Additionally, strengthening CMOP data will benefit commercial and recreational fisheries and the coastal economy.

Water Supply System Construction, City of Hillsboro

Interior Subcommittee—EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grants

$1,000,000

150 E Main Street, Hillsboro, OR, 97123

The City of Hillsboro is requesting funds for a portion of its new water system. The city is facing water treatment capacity limits and needs the new water system to serve growing demand. City of Hillsboro water customers have experienced high rate increases for several years in order to fund their portion of the construction of the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS). Because of the pandemic, WWSS partners are faced with the decision of cutting major project components or maintain Hillsboro rate increases at or below 10%. Additionally, the new water system will be seismically resilient, and the City of Hillsboro has an intergovernmental agreement to provide assistance to other jurisdictions in an emergency. The requested funds would be invested immediately into the capital project that is currently under construction.

This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce pressure for higher rate increases while also supporting important infrastructure investments to proceed on schedule.