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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced Thursday that the following Community Project Funding requests from Oregon’s 5th District were included in the draft Fiscal Year 2026 government funding bills released by the House Appropriations Committee.
The projects total over $14 million spanning across the Fifth District and include investments in clean drinking water, infrastructure, public safety, child care, and affordable housing. All 15 Community Project Funding requests submitted by Congresswoman Bynum were successfully included in the draft bill.
“This is a big step toward delivering important funding to our communities in Oregon,” said Rep. Bynum. “I’m proud that over $14 million for 15 projects across our district was included in the House’s draft appropriation bills. I know how much these projects matter to our communities – whether it’s improving local infrastructure, helping families get the child care they need, or making our neighborhoods safer and more affordable. This is real money that will make a real difference for Oregonians and I’ll continue fighting to get these investments across the finish line.”
Projects
$1,034,487 for CORE3 ECC/Admin Building, Redmond
Recipient Name: Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Project Purpose: This project would construct an Emergency Operation Center to fill a vital public safety need in Central and Eastern Oregon. It will include seismically resilient critical infrastructure such as secure access, staff facilities, robust IT systems that are all housed within the EOC. The EOC will be a state-of-the-art facility equipped to support both in-person and virtual operations.
$992,250 for Neighborhood Drinking Water Protection Program
Recipient Name: City of Bend
Project Purpose: This project would replace fragile galvanized pipes in Bend to protect drinking water quality and improve water system redundancy. This project will also ensure nearby hydrants can meet fire flow requirements.
$1,500,000 for Gladstone Early Childhood Center
Recipient Name: City of Gladstone
Project Purpose: This project would fund capital construction for the Gladstone Early Learning building, a critical project that will bring much-needed early childhood education and care services to the community. It will provide full day early childhood education for up to 64 children through Head Start and Early Head Start.
$700,000 for Halsey Municipal Water Well and Water Treatment Project
Recipient Name: City of Halsey
Project Purpose: This project would finish construction of a new drinking water well in the City of Halsey.
$1,200,000 for Happy Valley Community Center
Recipient Name: City of Happy Valley
Project Purpose: The project would fund development of a 65,000 square foot community center to serve athletic and community needs not otherwise available in or near the city.
$850,000 for Kellogg Creek OR-99E Community Project (Kellogg Project)
Recipient Name: City of Milwaukie
Project Purpose: Funds would be used for Kellogg Project bid documentation and long-lead construction material procurement required for replacement of the vulnerable 177-year-old transportation structure over Kellogg Creek. This will efficiently address public safety, earthquake vulnerability, maintenance concerns, remove pollutants, and reduce flooding.
$1,092,000 for Molalla Water Intake Project
Recipient Name: City of Molalla
Project Purpose: This project would design and construct a new water intake structure on the Molalla River, the sole-source of Molalla’s water rights.
$1,092,000 for Oregon City Water Transmission Main, Phase 3
Recipient Name: City of Oregon City
Project Purpose: This project would complete the final phase of Oregon City’s Water Transmission Main construction, enhancing the city’s water system reliability. By upgrading undersized pipes, these transmission main improvements will resolve inefficiencies, ensuring better performance and responsiveness during high-demand water usage seasons.
$500,000 for Cinder Hollow Affordable Housing Project
Recipient Name: City of Redmond
Project Purpose: Funds would be used to support the development of at least 30 owner-occupied homes, all affordable at or below 80% AMI, through development of required on- and off-site infrastructure. The site is currently owned by the City, with RootedHomes Community Land Trust selected as the master developer of housing.
$1,015,000 for Scio Town Hall Renovation Project
Recipient Name: City of Scio
Project Purpose: Funds would be used to renovate Scio’s failing 66 year old city hall structure into a multi-purpose community structure for a small rural community with very limited resources and places to commune. The renovation will provide a secure structure for local government services (i.e. water utilities, finance, senior services, and library services) as well as serve the public as a community center for other functions such as family celebrations, community activities, and a gathering place for youth.
$850,000 for Roundabout at Shaff and Wilco Road
Recipient Name: City of Stayton
Project Purpose: Funds would be used to construct a roundabout necessary to facilitate private investment and economic development on approximately 80 acres in West Stayton.
$1,000,000 for SBR Expansion
Recipient Name: City of Stayton
Project Purpose: This project would expand the City of Stayton’s existing water infrastructure to enhance operational flexibility, improve treatment reliability, and accommodate capacity demands.
$1,092,000 for North Santiam Sewer Project
Recipient Name: Marion County
Project Purpose: Funds would help construct the Mill City Water Pollution Control Facility, also referred to as the Mill City – Gates Wastewater Treatment Plant, which will serve the cities of Mill City and Gates – two cities still recovering from devastation of the 2020 wildfires.
$1,092,000 for Clarifier Replacement Project
Recipient Name: Oak Lodge Water Services Authority
Project Purpose: The clarifier replacement project would replace the secondary clarifiers 1 & 2 at the Oak Lodge Water Services wastewater treatment plant, which are approximately 35 years old.
$250,000 for OR 126: 35th Street Signal and Pedestrian Improvements (Redmond)
Recipient Name: Oregon Department of Transportation
Project Purpose: This project would construct a new signal, pedestrian and bicycle crossings, and ADA features at the intersection of OR 126 and 35th Street in Redmond, where a safe crossing between residential areas to the north and recreational facilities to the south is urgently needed.
The House and Senate must reach an agreement on FY26 funding in order for these projects to receive funding. This agreement will determine which projects are ultimately approved and how much they are funded for.
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