December 11, 2023 3:30 a.m. 

The Roseburg City Council will consider authorizing City Manager Nikki Messenger to negotiate and execute an intergovernmental agreement with Umpqua Community College for $616,590 to develop the Southern Oregon Medical Workforce Center, as part of its meeting Monday night.

Notes from staff said the shift from trying to develop the center via working with Umpqua Valley Development Corporation to the college is due to a number of factors. That includes state funding that had been previously authorized, being dissolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. UCC has already started with potential academic partners to further the work. The college has a memorandum of understanding with Idaho State University to explore several programs.

Under the proposal, the college would hire a dedicated staff member to take the lead in developing, coordinating and facilitating university partnerships and work with on-campus staff to facilitate clinical placements, housing, lab space and other student support services for all programs under development.

Also on the agenda is a body worn camera contract for police officers. The council will vote on a three-year contract between the city and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 659.

Other items will be considered as well.

The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Roseburg City Council Chambers. It can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page or seen later at www.cityofroseburg.org