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Income Survey Results – CDBG Grant Eligibility

Despite strong community participation and our best efforts, the recently completed income survey results show that the City of Moro does not meet the required threshold to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for infrastructure improvements.

Of the 161 families contacted, 132 households completed the survey—an outstanding 82.0% response rate, which demonstrates the commitment and engagement of our residents. According to the survey findings, 152 out of an estimated 429 residents qualify as low- or moderate-income (LMI) under the criteria established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

However, the final survey results indicate that only 35.43% of the City’s population is considered LMI. Unfortunately, this falls below the 51% LMI threshold required for the City to be eligible for CDBG funding for infrastructure-related projects.

The City of Moro sincerely thanks all of our residents for the time, effort, and cooperation shown in completing the survey. Your participation reflects a strong community spirit and shared investment in the future of our town.

While this particular funding opportunity is not currently available, the City remains committed to identifying and pursuing other grant opportunities to support necessary infrastructure improvements. We will continue working to secure funding that benefits the long-term growth, safety, and well-being of Moro.

If you have any questions about the survey or the City's infrastructure planning, please contact City Hall at 541-565-3535. The Full income Survey report is posted on the City's website under the Local Government tab.

Thank you,
City of Moro Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2025
City of Moro Secures $192,000 Housing Infrastructure Grant and County Infrastructure Funding

MORO, OREGON – The City of Moro is pleased to announce the award of two significant funding opportunities that will enhance housing and infrastructure development within the community.

1. $92,000 Housing Infrastructure Grant Awarded by Business Oregon
The City of Moro has been awarded a $92,000 grant through the Business Oregon Housing Infrastructure Support Fund Program. This grant will fund Phase One of the infrastructure design for the planned senior housing development on Dewey Street, a project currently under development by Sherman County.

The grant was made possible through the initiative and dedication of Michelle Colby, our local representative with Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), who led the application process. Her efforts to meet the program’s population density requirements and coordinate with local partners were instrumental in securing this funding. The grant contract was approved for signing during the June 2025 City Council meeting. Phase Two will allow for an additional application to fund the installation of infrastructure as designed in this phase.

2. $100,000 in County Infrastructure Funding for Moro
In response to the expiration of the Strategic Investment Program (SIP) funding, City Administrator, Brittany Wood, presented a request to the Sherman County Budget Committee on behalf of Moro and the other 3 incorporated cities in the county (Wasco, Grass Valley, Rufus.) As a result, Sherman County has approved $100,000 in infrastructure funding for each city in FY 2025–2026.

The City of Moro has elected to allocate its awarded funds as follows:

$50,000 to the Street Maintenance Fund for an upcoming road resurfacing project.
$50,000 to the Sewer Fund to help eliminate the number of sewer crossings under Highway 97 and improve aging underground infrastructure along the corridor.

The City of Moro extends its sincere gratitude to Sherman County for funding this important program. This investment supports the City’s continued efforts to responsibly plan and implement infrastructure improvements for the benefit of our residents and future development.

For more information, please contact Moro City Hall at (541) 565-3535 or morocityhall@cityofmoro.net

The City of Moro inventoried all water service lines in the system and determined there were no lead service lines.  This determination was made using maintenance records.  Please contact City Staff at 541-565-3535 if you have any questions.

- The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is available for viewing. It can be located under the Local Government Tab. Scroll down to 'Other Documents' A Copy Can be viewed at 104 1st Street during business Hours.

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Moro City Hall-

104 First Street

Po Box 231 Moro, OR 97039

Office- (541) 565-3535

morocityhall@cityofmoro.net

Maintenance Building/ Public Works-

101 Dewey Street

Shop- (541) 565-0503

After-Hours Emergency-

John English (541) 340-9651

moropublicworks@cityofmoro.net

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The City of Moro is located in the high-rolling plateau area of Sherman County, twenty miles south of the Columbia River and at an elevation of 1,799 feet. It is one of the larger small cities along U.S. Highway 97. Moro sits as the County Seat since the separation of Sherman from Wasco County in 1889.

Moro is primarily a residential community with a current population estimate of 396.

The Dalles is 42 miles distant and the nearest metropolitan areas are Portland to the west, Redmond/Bend area to the south and Pendleton to the east.

Because of the City's natural setting between the Deschutes and John Day Rivers and the rural atmosphere, people from more urban areas are now being attracted to Moro for retirement and recreational home sites.

With its store, restaurant, motel facilities, and agricultural-related business Moro is able to function as an agricultural service center, supplying residents and tourists with goods and services.

Press Release

October 12, 2023

The City of Moro has been awarded $250,000.00 in grant funding from ODOT's Small City Allotment Program. These grant funds do not require matching fund contributions.

The proposed project aims to replace 1,425 linear feet of targeted sidewalks in the Residential zoned area of Moro's City Limits. This grant application was developed using a sidewalk inventory, designed by The City of Moro, Department of Public Works. The sidewalk inventory was used to identify hazardous sidewalk conditions that posed the greatest risk of tripping hazard and then considered the number of residential homes that would benefit from such improvements.

The City of Moro was one of 23 candidates selected out of the 69 applicants who applied for project funding. Requested funds totaled over $16.3 million and only $5.7 million in grant funds were awarded.

-Brittany Wood, City Administrator, City of Moro

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