Oregon § 285B.413 Legislative findings; purpose; use of moneys; rules

Oregon Statutes

§ 285B.413 — Legislative findings; purpose; use of moneys; rules

Oregon § 285B.413

Vol.7

Title 26AEconomic Development

Ch. 285BEconomic Development II

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Or. Rev. Stat. § 285B.413 (2026).

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(1)The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(a)The improvement, expansion and new construction of the state’s infrastructure systems provide the basic framework for continuing and expanding economic activity in this state, thereby improving the quality of life and economic opportunity for the people of Oregon.

(b)It is essential to maintain usable and developable industrial and commercial lands in Oregon.

(2)Because municipalities in this state often suffer from a lack of available financing and technical capacity for these projects, it is the purpose of ORS 285B.410 to 285B.482 to provide financial or other assistance to enable municipalities to construct, improve and repair those facilities that are essential for supporting continuing and expanded economic activity. It is the intent of t

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(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that:
(a) The improvement, expansion and new construction of the state’s infrastructure systems provide the basic framework for continuing and expanding economic activity in this state, thereby improving the quality of life and economic opportunity for the people of Oregon.
(b) It is essential to maintain usable and developable industrial and commercial lands in Oregon.
(2) Because municipalities in this state often suffer from a lack of available financing and technical capacity for these projects, it is the purpose of ORS 285B.410 to 285B.482 to provide financial or other assistance to enable municipalities to construct, improve and repair those facilities that are essential for supporting continuing and expanded economic activity. It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly, by providing that assistance, to stimulate industrial growth and commercial enterprise and to promote employment opportunities in Oregon.
(3) Moneys in the Special Public Works Fund shall be used primarily to provide loans to municipalities for development and planning projects. Grants shall be given only when loans are not feasible due to the financial need of the municipality or under circumstances that the Oregon Business Development Department specifies by administrative rule. The Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority is authorized to determine the level of grant or loan funding, if any, on a case-by-case basis.