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Notice of Cancellation of December 15 Special Meeting with SUB Budget Committee

The Springfield Utility Board held its 6:00 p.m. December 10, 2025, regular board meeting and held its second set of public hearings on the proposed rates for 2026 and the proposed 2026 utility budget. Following Board consideration of public testimony at the first public hearings on the proposed 2026 rates and budget during the November 12 regular board meeting, and public testimony at the second public hearings during the December 10 regular board meeting, the Board adopted resolutions to approve the 2026 rate increases and 2026 budget, as proposed. As a result, the Budget Committee meeting previously scheduled for December 15 is no longer needed and has been cancelled.

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December 10 Special Work Session, Regular Board Meeting, and Executive Session

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a special work session on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The Board will hold its regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on December 10. The Board will also meet in a non-public executive session, if needed, at approximately 7:30 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. The executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225 and ORS 192.660(2)(h). Please see full Press Release for detailed agendas. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend the 4:00 p.m. special work session and the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting in person or remotely. Instructions to join remotely are also available on the agenda posted on SUB’s website at www.subutil.com under Board Meetings. Public comments may be submitted in advance by Noon on December 10, by using the email link provided on the agenda on SUB’s website. The meetings will be held in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield.

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Notice of Cancellation of December 2 Special Meeting with SUB Budget Committee

The Springfield Utility Board met in special meeting with SUB's Budget Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. and completed their deliberations on SUB’s proposed 2026 Utility Operations Budget at this meeting. Following consideration of public testimony at the first public hearings on the proposed 2026 rates and budget during the November 12 regular board meeting, the Budget Committee has no further recommendations to the Board. As a result, the second Budget Committee meeting previously scheduled for December 2 is no longer needed and has been cancelled.

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Notice of Dec. 10 Public Hearings on Proposed 2026 Water, Electric, and Dark Fiber Rates, and on the Proposed 2026 Utility Budget

The Springfield Utility Board will hold its second public hearings during the regular board meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. SUB is proposing an overall water rate increase of 8.5 percent with a proposed effective date on all bills rendered on or after February 1, 2026; a 3.0 percent electric rate increase and a new proposed optional Community Growth Rate (CG-1) with a proposed effective date on all bills rendered on or after May 1, 2026, and a proposed 8.5 percent dark fiber rate increase to be effective on all fiber bills rendered on or after May 1, 2026. The Board also held its first public hearing on November 12 on the proposed 2026 Utility Operating Budget.

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November 12 Special Work Session, Regular Board Meeting, and Executive Session

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a special work session on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. to discuss the General Manager Recruitment and for a review on Ethics Training. The Board will hold its regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on November 12. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session on November 12, at approximately 7:30 p.m., if needed, immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. The executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225 and ORS 192.660(2)(h).

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Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed 2026 Water Rates, Electric Rates, Dark Fiber Rates, and on the Proposed 2026 Utility Budget

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold public hearings in November and again in December on proposed changes in rates for 2026, due to increased capital and operating costs. SUB is proposing an overall water rate increase of 8.5 percent with a proposed effective date on all bills rendered on or after February 1, 2026; a 3.0 percent electric rate increase, and a new proposed optional Community Growth Rate (CG-1) will be proposed with an effective date on all bills rendered on or after May 1, 2026, and a proposed 8.5 percent dark fiber rate increase to be effective on all fiber bills rendered on or after May 1, 2026. The Board will also hold a public hearing in November and again in December on the proposed 2026 utility operating budget. The first public hearings will be held during the regular board meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The purpose of the first public hearings is to gather public input. No action will be taken by the Board at the November 12 board meeting.

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Notice of Special Meetings with SUB Budget Committee

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a Special Meeting with SUB's Budget Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is for the Budget Committee to begin deliberations on the proposed 2026 Utility Operating Budget. Additional Special Meetings with SUB’s Budget Committee are scheduled on Tuesday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m., if needed, and Monday, December 15 at 5:00 p.m., if needed. If any of these additional meetings are not needed, they may be canceled.

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10/21 Team Springfield Joint Elected Officials Meeting / NIMS Training

Team Springfield partners - The City of Springfield, Springfield Utility Board, Willamalane Park and Recreation District, and Springfield Public Schools plan to hold a Team Springfield Joint Elected Officials’ Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to allow a G402 NIMS Orientation Training for Senior Officials. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and networking, and the training program is to commence at 6:00 p.m.

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October 8 Executive Sessions, Special Work Session, and Regular Board Meeting

The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(f), and ORS 192.660(2)(h). The Board also plans to hold a special work session from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Board will hold its regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session on October 8, at approximately 7:30 p.m., if needed, immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting, pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(f), and ORS 192.660(2)(h). If this meeting is not needed, it may be canceled.

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Notice of 9/10 Executive Sessions

The Springfield Utility Board will meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. and also plans to meet at 7:30 p.m. in another non-public executive session, if needed. The executive sessions will both be held pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(d), ORS 192.660(2)(e), ORS 192.660(2)(f), and ORS 192.660(2)(h). The meetings will be held in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield.

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Notice of 9/10 Public Hearing on Dark Fiber Rates Request

The Springfield Utility Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, during its 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a request from Rainbow Water District regarding the application of SUB’s Dark Fiber Rate Schedule. Following the public hearing the Board is expected to consider adoption of Resolution 25-9.

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Notice of Approval of Special Procurement for NESC Detailed Inspections of Utility Poles

The Springfield Utility Board approved a staff request for a Special Procurement at its regular Board meeting that was held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This Special Procurement is for the purpose of entering into a contract, or series of contracts, with K&B Technical Solutions for National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Detailed Inspections of utility poles. Affected persons shall have seven (7) days from the date of this notice of approval to protest the Special Procurement.

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Notice of Approval of Special Procurement for Upgraded Security System

The Springfield Utility Board approved a staff request for a Special Procurement at its regular Board meeting that was held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. This Special Procurement is for the purpose of entering into a series of contracts with Everon Security, LLC, for the purchase and installation of an upgraded encrypted card access system, along with associated security hardware and software, at all SUB Water Production Facilities and the Water Service Center. Affected persons shall have seven (7) days from the date of this notice of approval to protest the Special Procurement.

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Notice of Request for Special Procurement During Regular Board Meeting

The Springfield Utility Board will consider a staff request for a special procurement on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during its 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting in SUB’s Boardroom located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street, Suite F, in Springfield. The special procurement is an exception to the normal requirements for competitive bidding. This special procurement is for the purpose of entering into a contract, or series of contracts for NESC Detailed Inspections. The Board may take action to adopt a resolution approving the request for special procurement.

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Notice of August 13 Special Meeting with SUB Budget Committee, Executive Session, and Special Meeting

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a special meeting to meet with SUB’s budget committee on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., prior to its 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to provide SUB’s Budget Committee with a midyear budget update. The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(e), ORS 192.660(2)(f), and ORS 192.660(2)(h), on August 13, at approximately 7:30 p.m. following the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. SUB’s Board also plans to meet in a special meeting, if needed, on August 13, at approximately 8:00 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the executive session.

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Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Procedures for Recruitment and Selection of CEO/General Manager

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a public hearing on proposed Resolution 25-7 to approve the procedures for the recruitment and selection of CEO/General Manager in compliance with ORS 192.660(7)(d). The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield.

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7/30 RFP Task Force Meeting

Springfield Utility Board’s RFP (Request for Proposal) Task Force plans to hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in SUB’s Conservation Connection Conference Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street, Suite B, in Springfield. The purpose of this meeting is to further review and develop interview questions for the executive recruitment search firms, as part of the RFP process related to the general manager hiring process.

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Springfield Utility Board Seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy

The Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors, Position 4, with a term expiring December 31, 2026. Individuals interested in serving as representatives on the SUB Board of Directors must be registered voters who have been residents of the city of Springfield for at least one year prior to this appointment. If appointed by the Board, candidates must be prepared to seek election for the balance of the unexpired term in the November 2024 General Election. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024.

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Notice of June 12 Special Work Session and Executive Session

The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a special work session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The purpose of this session is to allow time for a strategic plan check-in and other utility related items. The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, June 12, at approximately 7:30 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting.

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Notice of Public Hearings on Proposed Amendment to Electric Development Charges and on Proposed Amendment to Water Development Charges

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to SUB Electric Construction Development Charge policies to provide for an adjustment of the minimum connection charge to $2,500 with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024. The Springfield Utility Board also plans to hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to SUB Water Development Charge policies to provide for an adjustment in existing water development charges of 2.6 percent (2.6%) with a proposed effective date of October 1, 2024, in accordance with existing methodology. There is no change in the methodology.

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Notice of May 8 Executive Sessions, Special Work Session, and Regular Board Meeting

The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 5:00 - 5:15 p.m. The Board will also hold a special work session on May 8 from approximately 5:15 - 5:45 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 5:00 p.m. executive session, and prior to the 6:00 p.m. regular Board meeting. The Board has also scheduled a non-public executive session to be held at approximately 7:30 p.m. immediately following the conclusion of the regular Board meeting. The meetings will be held in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield.

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Notice of Special Work Session and Executive Session

The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a special work session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The purpose of this session is to allow time for review of the Board’s self-evaluation for 2023. The Board also plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, February 14, at approximately 7:30 p.m., immediately following the conclusion of the 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting. This executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(e), and ORS 192.660(2)(f): attorney-client privilege; to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions; and to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, including written advice from attorneys.

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Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to SUB Policy Related to Backflow Test Billing Service Fee

The Springfield Utility Board plans to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, during its 6:00 p.m. regular board meeting on proposed Resolution 24-2, approving amendment to Springfield Utility Board Policy Chapter 7, Section 10 – Customer Service Fees and Charges, to provide for a proposed adjustment to backflow test billing service fee, with a proposed effective date of February 14, 2024.

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Notice of Joint Board Special Work Session of Springfield Utility Board and Rainbow Water District

Elected officials and staff of Springfield Utility Board and Rainbow Water District plan to hold a Joint Board Special Work Session on Thursday, January 11, 2024. This meeting is to commence at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Emergency Operations Center Room located on the 2nd floor of the Springfield Justice Center at 230 4th Street in Springfield.