Winston City Council Workshop Reviews Current and Future Grant Opportunities Totaling Over $6 Million
The Winston City Council held a workshop to assess current and future grant opportunities, with a focus on projects totaling over $6 million. City Manager Thomas McIntosh highlighted a $4 million grant and loan package from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for sewer project upgrades, including $2.5 million for a siphon replacement and $1.5 million for replacing the Abraham trunk line.
Additionally, a $946,200 grant from Business Oregon aims to extend sewer lines to support development. The council also discussed a $2 million Safe Routes to School grant for pedestrian safety improvements, requiring a 20% city match.
Other grants include funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood studies and a $55,000 grant for an Economic Opportunities Analysis. Future projects under consideration include LED street light replacements, HVAC upgrades for the community center, and improvements to the Winston Community Park.
