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Introduced
02/02/2017
02/02/2017
In Committee
07/03/2017
07/03/2017
Crossed Over
05/17/2017
05/17/2017
Passed
07/04/2017
07/04/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/18/2017
08/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Permits Port of Hood River to enter into agreement for bridge project that is partially or completely within port's district. Specifies purpose and minimum provisions of agreement. Exempts agreement from Public Contracting Code and other statutes, except provisions related to prevailing rate of wage and certain other requirements. Requires port to adopt rules that substantially conform with rules Department of Transportation has adopted to implement provisions of Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program. Specifies elements port must consider in evaluating proposals for bridge project. Requires port to select proposal that provides best overall public value. Permits port, or private entity or governmental unit that port designates, to establish, collect or alter reasonable toll, administrative fee or civil penalty in connection with bridge and to deposit proceeds into account established under agreement for bridge project. Requires department to assess and collect amount of toll that person fails to pay and to refuse to renew vehicle registration of person that fails to pay. Permits port to sell or transfer ownership of bridge or bridge project under specified circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill permits the Port of Hood River to enter into agreements with private entities for bridge projects that span the Columbia River to Washington state. The agreements must specify various terms, including responsibilities, cost-sharing, and toll and fee structures. The bill exempts these agreements from most public contracting laws, except for certain requirements related to prevailing wage and public use of the bridge. The port must adopt rules consistent with the state's Innovative Partnerships Program and consider various factors when evaluating proposals, selecting the one that provides the best overall public value. The port or a designated entity may establish and collect tolls, fees, and penalties related to the bridge, with the Department of Transportation assisting in toll collection and enforcement. The port may also sell or transfer ownership of the bridge under certain conditions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Chapter 710, (2017 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2018. (on 08/18/2017)
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