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Public works contractor Grindline expects to mobilize the skate park rehabilitation the week of May 19, with a construction schedule of approximately 12 weeks, staff said. Work will start with the skate park and continue with Old Town Park improvements, which include new picnic areas and a small stage. The Austin Group has begun hand‑excavation work on the Historic Town Hall foundation; staff said a visible concrete pour will be a short, single‑day activity and the project is expected to be substantially complete in June.

Staff also reported that the advanced metering infrastructure replacement (new water meters and communication tower) is underway: the tower was installed at the Public Works yard and meter replacements are expected to begin in June and continue for 8–12 weeks. Households will receive two notices in advance of their meter change: one about two weeks ahead and another a few days before installation; the work will require a short disruption of service at each meter when crews perform the swap.

On the recycling event, staff recommended a safety adjustment after consultation with the city's insurance agent: potentially hazardous items such as metals and bulk building materials should be handed directly from residents to the vendor, rather than handled by volunteers. The council directed the city manager to provide staff and other resources necessary for the T for T Spring into Recycling event as planned for May 24.

Nut graf: The council received schedules for multiple capital projects expected this summer and approved city support for a volunteer‑run recycling event with vendor‑handoff procedures for heavy or hazardous materials to reduce risk.

Additional details: Staff said the paint collection is not part of this year's event; the specific vendors of concern were the metal recycler and Habitat for Humanity Restore, because they accept heavy building materials. Staff also noted a small change to event hospitality (drink only this year) to remain within budget.

Ending: Work on the skate park, Old Town Park improvements and Historic Town Hall foundation will be visible this summer; meter replacements will roll out in June. The council approved event support and staff will proceed with operational plans consistent with the insurer's guidance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Regular Meeting, May 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff briefed the council on upcoming projects — skate park and Old Town Park improvements, Historic Town Hall foundation work, and advanced metering installations — and the council approved city support for the Together for Talent spring recycling event on May 24 with precautions for heavy materials.","taxTitle","Talent, Jackson County, Oregon","taxId",70340,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6019862,"Council postpones decision on transient lodging tax overhaul, requests July study session",1328,1210000,2538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5771507-6fc35cdadc02370a819bbe0b923aa627&start=1210&end=2538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5771507-6fc35cdadc02370a819bbe0b923aa627/thumbnail_1210000.jpg","/articles/6019862/Talent/Jackson-County/Oregon/Council-postpones-decision-on-transient-lodging-tax-overhaul-requests-July-study-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6019862-0271b477857f824a9c02c69d2295953a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939995&Signature=AuEKcsB8~NMCswLjC1MrEo9OkpbzjRnGnsN9XVzC0exPnjxGxiAHCKjR9ITRfVYfhci~TNBoXqCjUGhRWGQtvVxcegL3QmxgidWOofrOAx2KHf-5igGhAvj~XMK0ojvjBrY0XjsX4RpnUnsV6azXAPlkFKQcKKfpgu5-ZBxutkDaVKHuCUUP~qS0gI4CI4ZitkQFSnumJ9Ww3PcMRmd34-BXM02tjiKVgLFibjtzIR7g1Du2z-fhTgWlRreLoSuis6IcxAt0jkke7IBstVp61YqrILyypqYfo~G6jzq4xdMREJ5ADnpI-ejlLX6V5qIQS-nvC5-ydAkGmapiVUkfYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented proposed changes to Talent's transient lodging tax ordinance, including model code language recommended by the Oregon Department of Revenue, a proposed rate increase from 6% to 10%, and a reallocation of revenues away from a prior 100% parks dedication toward a split that would dedicate 51.5% to parks and up to 48.5% to the general fund (subject to state allocation rules).

Staff said one driver for the proposed changes is under‑collection from online intermediaries (e.g., short‑term rental platforms) and that adding the Department of Revenue's model language would help ensure intermediaries remit the tax. Staff also said the city has collected a TLT since 1992 and that state law now governs how increases above 5% must be allocated (a 70/30 split to tourism promotion/tourism‑related facilities for some portions of the tax).

Several councilors said they were not prepared to vote on the ordinance at the first reading. One councilor with experience in hospitality read ORS language aloud and urged deeper study of definitions such as \"tourism,\" \"tourism‑related facility,\" and the statutory tests that determine eligible uses. Multiple councilors asked for a study session to examine the statutory framework and potential allocation scenarios before making a permanent change.

Nut graf: Staff proposed a comprehensive code update to capture tax from intermediaries and to raise Talent's TLT to be regionally comparable; councilors asked for more time and scheduled a study session and deferred the item to a July regular meeting for further deliberation.

Action taken: The council voted to postpone item 8.1 to a July regular meeting following a staff‑led study session. Council commentary flagged the need to decide how tourism promotion and tourism‑related facilities funds would be spent once new revenue levels are known, and to clarify how ORS definitions would apply to city parks and projects.

Ending: Councilors asked staff to schedule a study session in July at staff's discretion to allow a fuller review before resuming action on the ordinance.","Staff proposed updating Talent's transient lodging tax (TLT) code to require intermediaries to collect the tax and to increase the rate from 6% to 10%, with a reallocation of proceeds; council postponed the item to July pending a study session and further review of ORS definitions and allocation formulas.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6019866,"Council adopts 40% hike to public safety surcharge, effective June 6",203,977000,1180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5771507-6fc35cdadc02370a819bbe0b923aa627&start=977&end=1180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5771507-6fc35cdadc02370a819bbe0b923aa627/thumbnail_977000.jpg","/articles/6019866/Talent/Jackson-County/Oregon/Council-adopts-40-hike-to-public-safety-surcharge-effective-June-6","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6019866-eaaac594a689c2b43c2ff696abefa3d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939995&Signature=eZkFQpVY9gOg-HvwZP~czC5n924lyY3SllxwOMczOSgTjiaJRLhksMpWGxvXOiqut~gO6s5U6d2Wd5g2lE6HjpiC71QgXztIFOrjxHhTjNWq6tcA-nxeYtERm2AcT8u1cU4Im52-T-y8uetR0u7wR5sEx80x6ukK4edi6T822HKyAYhi-RmJ5XwSqXTFKNSdl7w8wbIitjbTAveEG2TAcOAnVUVSk3SPBSdp8WmKyPcGxVEnC3iKI03C3l7tcNzzIjAOUCnY5tZZEmhwheI9aibMxtZbJH-c~CRU1a~Bb3P0q9BMUjPI2H4q0FWJuP3CT5GWykWWf8xNYB9i1HcTsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Talent City Council on Wednesday approved the second reading of an ordinance amending Town Municipal Code Title 8 (Health and Public Safety) to set a public safety surcharge at $5.66 per unit per month, up from $4.00.

City staff explained the council had previously discussed the increase and staff returned with the ordinance for a second reading. Staff said the effective date was set for June 6 to allow the higher surcharge to appear on the July utility bill.

Councilor Perry Miller (commenting during discussion) thanked staff for tying the increase to council goals and asked about communications; staff responded the increase would be shared on the utility bill and in the June TNR publication and on the city website. When asked for the arithmetic on the record, staff confirmed \"an increase of a dollar 66, which is approximately 40%.\" The council approved the ordinance on a roll‑call vote.

Nut graf: The ordinance raises the monthly per‑unit public safety surcharge by $1.66 to fund public safety-related costs. The council set a June 6 effective date so the change will be visible to utility customers on the July billing cycle.

Background and next steps: The change was presented as a policy choice arrived at in prior discussion; staff will carry out public notifications via utility bills, the June TNR publication and the city website. No additional appropriation was made at the meeting; the vote authorized the ordinance amendment.

Ending: The ordinance passed unanimously by roll call; staff said they will implement billing changes to reflect the new rate in July.","Talent City Council approved a second reading amending the municipal code to raise the public safety surcharge from $4.00 to $5.66 per unit per month, an increase of $1.66 (about 40%), effective June 6 so it appears on the July utility bill.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6019872,"Talent council directs staff to draft statement supporting HB 3149 for fire‑impacted school districts",161,585000,746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5771507-6fc35cdadc02370a819bbe0b923aa627&start=585&end=746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5771507-6fc35cdadc02370a819bbe0b923aa627/thumbnail_585000.jpg","/articles/6019872/Talent/Jackson-County/Oregon/Talent-council-directs-staff-to-draft-statement-supporting-HB-3149-for-fireimpacted-school-districts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6019872-512a85a7b48a7328098e967baafae852/orig.mp4?Expires=1770939995&Signature=B3cbAGgZslnJmFhXhCMzMSYoxEQP4MXMHyMtMPKPeCHDWbhU84nL3NTYcQzKYPwjTiYP2BM5JrY624NM3n1nK1Z5JBnkPw6dBFRzisJlpy~FuBrxq3o3gXSWW1gFSUfouIlPAsjrrcGRM8gj7e3CCqiUGPkojfMtUxp1LUuq0p6yVALPIBDV3qwhsi4tGLJEAM1-nJH1AVMIRkuXSXiACqrm~o3HrzMwwPPYYCpFyfEFbrAV~sW~kR35313q63SamuO6HzA2LpInKDLvgiCVzp~C7LvTg-RlL4nLhqqxesRaAi7zBfmXrHuiRsM0bBoJEUgbJX91Wk5QspxOx3t~Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Talent City Council on Wednesday directed the city manager to draft a statement on behalf of the city supporting House Bill 3149 and urging continued state support of school districts affected by the 2020 fires.

Phoenix‑Talent Schools Superintendent Brent Berry told the council that the state funding that helped the district following the 2020 fires \"ends 06/30/2025,\" and that the district has been shrinking staff while student enrollment has remained steady. \"We have attritioned positions over the last several years. Our student population has stayed here,\" Berry said, explaining why the temporary funding extension matters.

The council moved to have the city prepare a support letter and to present that position at the bill's public hearing if appropriate. There was no additional public testimony on the matter at the meeting. Council members raised no objections and the motion carried on a roll‑call vote.

Nut graf: The council's direction asks the city manager to prepare a formal statement backing HB 3149 so Talent can register local support for a bill intended to extend state aid tied to average daily membership (ADM) funding that district and regional officials say helped recovery after the September 2020 fires.

Councilors did not debate the detailed language of the statement at the meeting; the instruction was procedural and directs staff to draft the text for council review. Superintendent Berry framed the request as a short‑term stopgap to allow the district to close persistent gaps between FTE staffing and ADM counts while enrollment recovers.

Background: Berry said the ADM support had previously been provided through state ADM security dollars led by state legislators and that the funding gave the district time to align staffing to enrollment. The council's action does not appropriate funds or change local policy; it directs staff to prepare a written expression of support for the pending state bill.

Ending: The council approved the direction to staff and did not set a separate follow‑up date; the prepared statement will return to council when staff submits a draft for review or as the bill approaches a public hearing.","The Talent City Council voted to direct the city manager to develop a statement backing House Bill 3149, which would extend state ADM-related funding that Phoenix‑Talent Schools says expires June 30, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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