Chapter 3.04 - STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND

3.04.010 - Created.

A special fund is created to receive voluntary contributions from private citizens for maintenance of streets.

(Ord. 1-1993 § 1)

3.04.020 - Purpose.

The city of Elgin is authorized to appropriate these funds according to Oregon budget law, for the purpose of making improvements to and/or maintenance of streets adjacent to the property of those citizens making contributions to the fund.

(Ord. 1-1993 § 2)

3.04.030 - Refunds.

Any contributions not used for the improvements of streets adjacent to the property of the contributors, shall be refunded to the contributing property owners in proportion to the contributions made by the contributors.

(Ord. 1-1993 § 3)

Chapter 3.05 - Asset Sales

3.05.010 - Term and Purpose.

For a period extending from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, the City Administrator is authorized to inventory and sell City assets that are no longer in use in the most expedient manner possible, superseding all other City Ordinances, Resolutions, and administrative policies. Proceeds will be deposited into the City’s Local Government Investment Pool account at the Oregon State Treasury to rebuild the City’s cash reserves and collect additional interest. The City Administrator shall keep the Council apprised of sales every quarter, and present a full report of cash proceeds and liquidated assets at the November, 2026 regular meeting. This Ordinance may be renewed and extended if at the November, 2026 regular meeting, the Council decides that the City’s finances will benefit from additional asset sales.