Andy Davis

Homelessness and 11th Street Camps

Speakers raised questions about how much public money is flowing to homelessness services and whether enforcement failures are costing downtown businesses revenue.

Coast Guard City Designation

2026 Emergency Operations Plan

The city paid roughly $8,000 of the $25,000 planning cost.

Camping Code Amendments

Unknown — costs depend on the strategy chosen.

Homeless Liaison Position

The homeless liaison is a contracted professional-services position funded by the city, with a laptop, phone and equipment provided.

Police Use-of-Force Incident Raises Concerns

Fire and life safety standards for rentals

Sprinkler installation can cost tens of thousands of dollars per property.

Downtown Public Safety Concerns

Community-Based Shelter Program

Estimated costs of $1,000-$5,000 per micro-shelter plus $200-$500/month sanitation per site.

LiFEBoat Shelter Conditions

Enforcement Coordination with Circuit Court

Contracting with Circuit Court was viewed as an unknown cost that could compete with homeless services funding.

Camping near the fuel corridor

Senate Bill 48 and behavioral-health response

Potential state funding for crisis-intervention teams and coordination with Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare.

TSAC Response Policy and Protocol

Any committee recommendations requiring funding route through the city manager to the Council budget process.

Fire Department Grants and Equipment

About $21,000 of city money toward a roughly $210,000 breathing air system; the wildfire staffing grant needs no match.

Accessibility and Disability Awareness

landslide emergency evacuation

Displaced households and the city could face unexpected costs for emergency shelter, cleanup, infrastructure repairs, and property damage, though the full price tag is not yet clear.