Bill > HB3654

This bill establishes new guidelines for matching grants provided by the State of Oregon to small incorporated cities for capital construction and municipal infrastructure projects. The bill sets specific matching fund requirements based on city population, using the most recent federal decennial census data: cities with 5,000 or fewer residents may be required to match between 3-5% of grant awards, depending on the grant amount; cities with 5,000-7,500 residents may be required to match up to 7%; cities with 7,500-10,000 residents may be required to match up to 9%; and cities with 10,000-20,000 residents may be required to match up to 12% of the grant award. Additionally, the bill allows these cities to use grant moneys for various project phases, including engineering, planning, and support, not just construction. The legislation will take effect on the 91st day following the adjournment of the 2025 regular session of the Eighty-third Legislative Assembly, providing small cities with more flexible and predictable funding options for municipal infrastructure improvements.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3654