West Linn Operations Complex

A new Operations Complex for the City of West Linn is a long-term investment in vital services which make West Linn a great place to live. The new buildings will meet the modern needs of the City and its residents. The existing City shops were built in the 1940s to serve a population of 3,000 residents and have reached the end of their useable lifespan. The new facility is further away from residences and is more appropriately sized for operations. It provides consolidated storage, shops, and offices in one location to fit the City’s needs now and in the future. The facility will house the City’s Public Works Department (Water, Environmental Services, Streets), Parks Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Fleet Maintenance.

The New Facility:

The Salamo Road property spans nearly 30 acres with the new Operations Complex and yards being developed on a little over 7 acres. The design makes use of the natural topography to minimize the visual impact of the buildings when viewing from above. The yard will provide ample storage for materials and space for trucks to safely maneuver while minimizing backing to improve safety. The shops will give storage and workspaces for crews repairing vital infrastructure. An improved Fleet Maintenance shop will ensure emergency equipment such as police cruisers and snowplows are always ready to respond.

The Complex will have two main buildings; one with stacked offices over workshops and a second bank of workshops and storage bays. Then, a paved space with bulk storage, truck washout, and fueling area. Located down a hill and next to the highway, these facilities are further removed from the residential neighborhood the current facility sits within.

The new buildings will be seismically safe and prepared to function for extended periods in the event of an emergency. In addition to redundancy for emergencies, the design integrates efficiency throughout to reduce energy needs and lower day-to-day operating costs. Aerial View of Site

Project Cost and Funding:

City Council has voted to secure Full Faith and Credit Obligation funding in the amount of $45 Million to be paid through long-term debt service of the applicable operation funds: Streets, Storm, Sewer, Water, and Parks (General Fund). Through utilizing a value engineering approach the City along with its contractors Scott Edwards Architecture, Klosh Group, and Skanska was able to identify $12.2 million dollars in potential savings from the initial construction estimate. The $45 million dollar budget includes all aspects of the project including land use, final design and development of construction documents, building permits, and furnishing.

Streets, Storm, and Sewer funds are able to fund their debt service for this project and maintain funding for all projects in their 5-year Capital Improvement Plans. The Water fund has delayed a planned water main replacement project for FY 2026, to ensure funding for this project and the water line replacement on the I-205 Abernathy Bridge. These funds will cover over 80% of the project cost in an equitable manner related to their capacities and needs for the facility. The Parks fund's contribution comes from the City's General Fund and may include an adjustment of the Parks Maintenance Fee (PMF) to meet the General Fund's obligation and ongoing maintenance costs not covered by the current fee. Presentations on the facility's funding plan can be found in the Key Dates section of this webpage. To learn more about the PMF visit: Parks Maintenance Fee

The current Operations Facility on Norfolk will be decommissioned and sold to help fund the construction of the new Complex.

Project Partners:

Architect: Scott Edwards Architecture https://www.seallp.com/

Owners Representative: Klosh Group https://www.kloshgroup.com/

General Contractor: Skanska https://www.skanska.com/