Monday City Council Meeting
Florence City Council meets Monday evening with several items on the agenda. Public Works Director Mike Miller will ask for approval to purchase a 2026 Ford F-550 4×4 extended cab dump truck from Johnston Motor Company for just over $101,000. The 3-4 yard truck will be the first of its kind in the city’s fleet, improving efficiency and maneuverability for street, park, and utility maintenance. Council will also discuss how to fill a vacancy on the Florence Urban Renewal Agency board, and consider recommending approval of a liquor license ownership change for The Laughing Crab on Bay Street. In addition, a contract for prosecutorial services in municipal court is expected to be ready for council’s review by Monday’s meeting. Meeting materials are available on the City of Florence website. City Council meets at 5:30 at City Hall.
Salmon Limits
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced updated Chinook salmon limits for several local rivers. On the Siuslaw River, North Fork Siuslaw, and Sweet Creek, anglers may keep one adult wild Chinook salmon per day, with no more than two for the entire August 1 through December 31 season. The same limits apply on the Yachats River. On the Alsea River, Bay, and Drift Creek in Lincoln County, up to ten adult wild Chinook may be retained for the season in areas open under permanent rules. All other permanent fishing regulations remain in effect.
Black and White Recycling
The City of Florence’s Environmental Management Advisory Committee will host its annual Black & White Recycling Event tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Siuslaw Middle School’s south parking lot. City residents can drop off black tires, white propane tanks, and freon appliances free of charge, with size and quantity limits in place. After 1 p.m., neighboring area residents may participate if funds allow. Collections will also include mattresses, block foam, paint, building materials, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and non-perishables, thanks to local nonprofits. Volunteers will assist with unloading, and RecycleOn information will be available on-site.
Monies Slated for Area Projects
Representative Val Hoyle has announced $16.6 million in proposed federal Community Project Funding for Oregon’s 4th District, including key investments in Lane County. The City of Florence would receive $250,000 for the Siuslaw River Slope Stabilization and Stormwater Project. Lane County is slated for $1 million to improve the rural fire radio network, while the Mapleton Water District would get $675,000 to refurbish its water storage facility. Funding would be available if Congress passes full-year appropriations bills and the President signs them into law.
