Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing: August 28, 2026 at 6pm 

48771E.St., Shaniko, Oregon 97057 | Zoom Meeting ID: 863 3874 6542 Meeting Passcode: 299924

The City of Shaniko is eligible to apply for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant from the Business Oregon. Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants can be used for public facilities and housing improvements, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes. 

Approximately $11 million will be awarded to Oregon non-metropolitan cities and counties in 2026. The maximum grant that a city or county can receive is $2,500,000

The City of Shaniko is preparing an application for a 2026 Community Development Block Grant from the Business Oregon for Water System Improvements to execute the following: Replace the existing Pine Hollow Pump Station and Chlorination System, existing 10-HP pump, piping and valves and electrical system. Install a duplex submersible pump station located adjacent to the Pine Hollow reservoir with all power, controls, flowmeters, chemical addition, and telemetry to be located in an above ground weatherproof enclosure. The existing chlorination system would be relocated to the enclosure as well. The chlorination system will have a new pump installed.

It is estimated that the proposed project will benefit at least 37 persons, of whom 74%  are on low or moderate income. 

A public hearing will be held by the Shaniko City Council  at 6:00pm on August 28, 2026 at Shaniko City Hall, located at: 48771E.St., Shaniko, Oregon 97057. The purpose of this hearing is for the Shaniko City Council to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about: community development and housing needs, especially the needs of low- and moderate-income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be assisted with a Community Development Block Grant project; and the proposed project. 

Written comments are also welcome and must be received by August 28, 2026 at PO BOX 17, Shaniko Oregon 97057.. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the Shaniko City Council in deciding whether to apply. 

The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Pamela Brown at 415-994-5141 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting. 

More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about Shaniko’s  past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review at City Hall by request. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Pamela Brown at 415-994-5141 so that appropriate assistance can be provided. 

Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses is not anticipated as a result from the proposed project. If displacement becomes necessary, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement and provide required/reasonable benefits to those displaced. Any low- and moderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced.