Notice of City of Lowell Budget Committee meetings and public hearing on the use of state revenue sharing funds

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Lowell, located in Lane County, Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 will be held at the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District Fire Station 1, 389 N. Pioneer Street, Lowell, OR 97452. The meeting will take place on May 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm.

The purpose of this meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Additionally, a public hearing concerning the allocation of "State Revenue Sharing Funds" will be conducted during this meeting in accordance with ORS 221.770. Citizens are invited to propose uses for these funds, distributed by the State of Oregon to the City of Lowell for the fiscal year in question.

Subsequent Budget Committee meetings are planned for May 15, 2024, and May 22, 2024, both commencing at 6:00 pm. However, these meetings will only be held if necessary.

All meetings will be accessible for viewing and participation via video conference through the City's designated Zoom meeting. Instructions for joining the Zoom sessions can be found on the respective meeting page of the city's website: www.ci.lowell.or.us. Recordings of the meetings will also be made available on the City website no later than 5 business days after each meeting.

Public comments can be submitted in written format, via participation in the Zoom meeting, or in-person at the meeting location. Written comments received by 4:00 pm on May 9, 2024, will be read during the public comment section of the meeting held on the same day. Comments through Zoom or in-person participation will also be taken during the public comment section of the May 9, 2024, meeting.

For those interested in reviewing the budget document, it can be accessed online at www.ci.lowell.or.us or obtained by email request to jcaudle@ci.lowell.or.us. Additionally, physical copies of the budget document are available during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm) at Lowell City Hall, located at 70 N. Pioneer St., Lowell, OR 97452. The recommended budget document for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will be available for inspection no later than May 1, 2024.

Further information can be obtained by calling 541-937-2157, visiting Lowell City Hall, or contacting the email address provided above.

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