Outage Repairs
Power was out to the North side of Florence along Highway 101 last night. From about 5:30 until about 7:10 the stretch from 35th street to north of Fred Meyer was out. Central Lincoln Pud had 3 trucks working an outage near the Entrance to 3 Mile Prairie. earlier in the day there was another outage near Westlake at Siltcoos that affected 125 customers. That outage was restored at 6:30 am and then crews were called back to the area at around 5:14 pm for yet another outage. Other weather related issues related to the consistent rains were the threat of high water and potential slides. Tripcheck.com shows no current delays related to either events. A flood warning for the area was rescinded this morning at 6 am. The national weather service is calling for the rain to ease off for the first part of the week with dryer, warmer conditions to return on Wednesday. However a high wind warning has been issued through 4am Tuesday and a high surf warning through noon tomorrow.
Council Meeting
Florence City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Florence Realization 2020 Comprehensive Plan and its associated zoning map changes. The proposed ordinance, part of Ordinance No. 10, Series 2025, seeks to revise the boundaries of the Development Estuary Management Unit and the Residential Development Shoreland Management Unit. It also calls for shifting part of the Development Estuary zone into Old Town Area A for properties east of Juniper Street and south of Bay Street. Residents are encouraged to review the meeting materials available on the City of Florence website and to submit written or oral testimony on these changes. This hearing is part of a broader agenda that includes approving the 2025–2027 City work plan and an evaluation of City Manager Erin Reynolds.
Bill Seeks to Regulate Wells
Oregon House Bill 3419 aims to standardize and enhance the Oregon Water Resources Department’s authority over water measurement and reporting. The bill seeks to address inconsistencies in current statutes, promoting uniformity in water use monitoring. While conservation groups advocate for improved data to manage water resources, agricultural organizations and well owners express concerns about potential regulatory burdens and costs associated with mandatory water monitoring. The bill primarily targets permitted wells with associated water rights, with assurances that domestic wells will remain unaffected. Proposed grant funding may assist in installing necessary monitoring equipment. The legislative process will determine the bill’s final provisions and impacts.
