Community Project Funding
Community Project Funding allows taxpayer dollars to be reinvested in Oregon's 5th Congressional District through the appropriations process. Rather than deferring to the Executive Branch to make these spending decisions, the Community Project Funding process provides members of Congress with an opportunity to have input over spending on eligible projects.
Each member of Congress can submit a limited number of eligible projects to receive federal funding for Fiscal Year 2024. In an effort to bring more transparency into this process, the projects that have been submitted on behalf of Oregon's 5th Congressional District are listed below.
Project Name: Santiam Canyon Parks Wildfire Recovery
Request Amount: $973,000
Intended Recipient: Marion County
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 5155 Silverton Road NE Building 1, Salem, OR 97305
The Beachie Creek Wildfire caused significant damage to six Marion County parks, many of which remain closed to the public. Funding for this project will help redevelop these parks to support economic recovery and restoration of local recreational opportunities for canyon communities. Marion County Parks has developed a comprehensive master plan for the six parks. The redevelopment plan includes campgrounds, improved amenities, and site-specific educational activities. Pre-fire visitor data shows these parks served tens of thousands of users annually. All park projects are "shovel-ready," and federal funding for this project would allow this much-needed redevelopment project to begin.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Regional Stormwater Improvements
Request Amount: $1,875,000
Intended Recipient: City of Stayton
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 362 N 3rd Avenue, Stayton, OR 97383
This project will help the city facilitate the creation of high-skill, high-wage jobs for the region. To help jump start this effort, the city funded an Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan in 2019 to identify economic development opportunities and barriers for Stayton. One of the main findings was the lack of stormwater infrastructure in place for vacant industrial lands, which is a significant barrier to private development. The necessary improvements are too significant for one developer to provide; therefore, the city is requesting federal funding to help complete projects that are critical to opening up the entire area to private investment and job creation.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: North Santiam Sewer Project
Request Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: Marion County
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 5155 Silverton Road NE Building 1, Salem, OR 97305
The lack of municipal wastewater infrastructure in the canyon remains a barrier to economic development. The existing infrastructure is inadequate and cannot accommodate new users, preventing the growth of local businesses, homes, and facilities. However, none of the local communities can finance individual, large-scale sewer projects without outside support. Marion County has worked with these communities for several years to develop a solution that meets the current and future needs of the region and to pursue funding for infrastructure deployment. The Beachie Creek and Lionshead wildfires in September 2020 added significant urgency to the need for sewer infrastructure for the cities to rebuild sustainably while maintaining the community's character. The funding would be used for the design and construction of a regional lift station to connect two cities in one system and provide sewer connectivity to Gates – helping boost long-term economic development.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Redmond Wetland Complex Plant Interceptor
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Redmond
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 411 SW 9th Street, Redmond, OR 97756
This funding request will help the City of Redmond construct a required sewer plant interceptor that is part of a larger sewer treatment project. A constructed wetlands sewage treatment facility (complex) is in final design stages, which will serve the fast-growing community for generations. Constructed wetlands are a proven method for municipal sewage treatment. It is a sustainable, cost-effective solution that is easily operated and maintained while supporting wetland habitat for wildlife – as well as offering recreational and educational opportunities. The main wastewater interceptor that collects and delivers all the city's wastewater to the wetlands needs to double in size to accommodate future flows from residential and business growth, and this funding request would help complete the much-needed expansion.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Cox Creek Interceptor Phase 3
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Albany
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 333 Broadalbin Street SW, Albany, OR 97321
This is the third of a five-phase project to replace and extend the Cox Creek Interceptor, which provides sanitary sewer service to almost 1,600 acres in Albany. The existing pipe was built in the 1960s and is now undersized resulting in surcharging of the pipe and regulatory impacts during very high flow events. This project will construct 2,400 feet of 24-inch diameter pipe. Future phases will extend the sewer to east Albany, an area of rapid development with additional housing and commercial developments planned. The design process is complete, and this funding request is to partially fund the construction phase, which is currently programmed as a fully self-funded project with funding from Albany sewer customers. Albany is classified as an economically-distressed area, and federal funding would help ease the burden on Albany and ensure efficient and safe drainage.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: West Linn I-205 Waterline Replacement
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of West Linn
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 22500 Salamo Road, West Linn, OR 97068
This project will help provide potable drinking water to the City of West Linn and its residents from the city’s water treatment plant located on the opposite side of the Willamette River in Oregon City. The water main crosses the river attached to the I-205 Abernethy Bridge. Due to the I-205 Abernethy Bridge Replacement Project, the city is required to replace and pay for the water main to facilitate construction of the bridge. This funding request would help cover part of the cost and ensure West Linn residents continue to have access to this critical waterline.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Clackamas 911 EOC Safety and Service Enhancements
Request Amount: $750,000
Intended Recipient: Clackamas 911 Emergency Operations Center
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 2200 Kaen Rd #A, Oregon City, Oregon, 97045
This project will provide needed safety and service enhancements to the Clackamas 911 Center, which serves most of Clackamas County. The present facility, which houses Clackamas 911, is 37 years old and was originally intended to serve a small emergency dispatch center with under 20 employees. Staffing has since tripled as other city dispatch centers consolidated into the county 911 center and as service expanded to meet population growth. The current center provides services for 14 police and fire agencies, and answers 911 calls for a population of 340,000 residents with a tourist population of 3.3 million annual overnight visitors. This project would enhance facility security and address acoustics challenges. Improvements will enhance the ability to host 911 centers from other jurisdictions in the event of evacuations – serving as an extension to EOC operations as needed to other organizations.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Bend Airport Federal Contract Control Tower - New Construction
Request Amount: $6,000,000
Intended Recipient: Bend Municipal Airport
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 63132 Powell Butte Rd, Bend, OR 97701
This project will streamline the flow of air traffic and facilitate safer, more efficient air travel for the Bend Municipal Airport. It is the third busiest of 97 public-use airports in the state of Oregon and one of the few high-activity airports without an airport traffic control tower (ATCT). In a recent survey, airport stakeholders identified an ATCT as the most important facility improvement needed. A Seattle air traffic specialist stated that Seattle air traffic control (ATC) frequently observes numerous aircraft operating in the traffic pattern and within close proximity to Bend. The lack of an ATCT serving Bend fosters an extremely difficult operating environment for arriving and departing aircraft. The construction of an air traffic control tower will enhance aviation safety in Oregon, serving to deconflict aircraft operating in the congested airspace around Bend.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Marion County Public Safety Alerting System
Request Amount: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: Marion County Public Works
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 5155 Silverton Road NE, Building 1 Salem, Oregon 97305
In 2020, wildfires inflicted devastating damage to the North Santiam River Canyon and its residents. Evacuation efforts were severely hampered by weak broadband, leaving residents disconnected from the attempts to warn them of the incoming fire. For many residents, a knock on the door was the first notice of the urgent need to evacuate; no Oregonians should ever again be placed in this dangerous situation. This project would install an announcement system that can quickly reach all residents during an emergency event, saving lives and livelihoods. The project maintains Marion County’s emergency management program compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Abernethy Green Access Project
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: Oregon City
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 2002 Washington Street, Oregon City, OR 97045
This project will spur one of the largest redevelopment projects in the Portland-metro region, create thousands of jobs, and provide safer access for bikes, pedestrians, and automobiles. For over 20 years, Oregon City leaders have envisioned the redevelopment of the Rossman Landfill. This site, which once served as a waste depot for the Portland Metro area for decades, is now a priority to develop housing, boost the local economy, and serve as a tourist destination for decades to come.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Clackamas School Based Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Juvenile Justice Prevention Program
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Clackamas County Juvenile Justice Department
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 2051 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
The Clackamas School Based Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Juvenile Justice Prevention Program seeks to help students with drug dependency issues and emerging mental health needs. It designs a plan to help the student, which includes family involvement and coordination. Funding for this project would be awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, which is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: OR22: Rural Community Enhanced Crossings (Mill City, Gates, and Idanha)
Request Amount: $3,140,550
Intended Recipient: Oregon Department of Transportation
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 355 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
Oregon Route 22 (OR22) runs through the communities of Mill City, Gates, and Idanha – resulting in a barrier to walking to stores, services, and schools. The roadway speed limits and volumes justify the need for enhanced crossings including better lighting, pedestrian refuge islands, and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB). None of these communities have crossings with these elements. Constructing these improvements will greatly increase safety for those who need to cross OR22 on foot. Areas were impacted by the 2020 wildfires and have been in contact with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for many years seeking resources for pedestrian improvements.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.
Project Name: Hawthorne Avenue Pedestrian and Bicyclist Overcrossing
Request Amount: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Bend
Street Address of Intended Recipient: 710 NW Wall St, Bend, Oregon 97704
A major highway (U.S. 97) and railroad (BNSF) divide eastern and western areas of Bend. Although the road and railroad are key for regional transportation needs, the divide leaves few comfortable options for people walking, biking, or rolling between the east and west sides of the city. The current layout hinders the mixed-use development needed to meet critical housing and employment needs. This project will help nearby areas transition to a mixed-use area where people can live, work, and play. In addition to connecting areas of Bend, the bridge can provide safer walking and biking opportunities, reduced emissions, and better health outcomes.
Review the congresswoman’s signed financial disclosure letter certifying that she has no financial interest in the project by clicking HERE.