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ODOT Annual Local Road and Street Finance Questionnaire Due Sept. 30
In July, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) sent out questionnaires and instructions as part its annual survey for local road and street finance. Thus far, ODOT has only received a small number of responses from cities. These surveys need to be completed by September 30, so it’s critical that cities return them during this window.
The survey data is necessary for the preparation of annual reports required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is essential in FHWA policy and program development. The questionnaires are compiled and shared with the LOC and the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) for annual reports required by the Oregon Legislature (ORS 366.790 and 366.774). Reports from the counties are also needed to help determine the distribution of the Special County Program funds.
Cities with populations greater than or equal to 5,000 as of July 1, 2019 are required to report. Population estimates are provided annually by the Population Research Center at Portland State University.
Cities can access the questionnaire, with general and detailed instructions, here. Pre-audited numbers may be used when completing these reports.
There are three main sections/parts that need to be completed:
- Part I: (Receipts for roads and streets)
- Part II: (Disbursements for roads and streets)
- Part III: (Debt information for road and street bonds and notes)
Part IV (Capital Outlay) only applies to those cities and counties with jurisdiction for roads and streets on the National Highway System (NHS). The list of cities and counties has expanded from previous years due to federal legislation. See NHS detail by jurisdiction.
Thank you for your efforts in completing this questionnaire. Your hard work is very much appreciated to ensure that ODOT, the FHWA, the LOC, and the AOC receive the best information possible.
If you have any questions or need greater details, please follow up directly with ODOT’s Dan Porter. He can be reached at (503) 986-5365 or Economics@odot.state.or.us.
Contact: Jim McCauley, Legislative Director - jmccauley@orcities.org
Last Updated 9/4/20