David Moran of Energy Field Security asked the council to clarify whether municipal Light and Power, DMEA, or both can apply for USDA PART funding, noting the letter-of-interest window closes Oct. 9 and requesting a 10-minute briefing at the Oct. 1 meeting.

A proposal to extend the runway to accommodate private jets was discussed alongside public‑works funding needs; staff listed major capital shortfalls (sewer ~$16.5M, water master-plan ~$21M with up to $50M total, stormwater ~$40M). Council debated focusing on core infrastructure before major tourism investments.

Council members discussed lessons from Montrose (seed fund via tax‑revenue capture) and weighed whether Delta should use in‑kind infrastructure, façade grants or cash incentives; staff warned accounting and budget rules limit what the general fund can do without policy changes.

A local bank branch manager told Delta council members that typical commercial loans require significant cash equity (example: ~ $100,000 on a $350,000 building), described SBA and Region 10 options, and answered detailed questions about underwriting and timelines.

Council adopted Resolution No. 16‑2026 to establish expedited review policies required to access Prop 1‑2‑3 funding for affordable housing projects; staff said the resolution sets minimum compliance and will allow projects to pursue state voter‑approved funding.

On second reading of Ordinance No. 9‑20‑26 to adopt a new City of Delta Unified Development Code, council debate focused on ADU by‑right provisions, lot splits and neighborhood notification; the ordinance failed on a 3‑2 roll call (Hough, Cortez, White — Nay; Roland, Powers — Aye).

Council reported Project 7 offered to purchase 74 acres adjacent to the existing water treatment plant to provide an expansion buffer; councilors said staff will study options including expanding the existing plant versus building a new $180 million facility below Ridgeway Reservoir.

Energy Field Security's David Moran asked council to screen 1133 Main Street and brief council quickly about eligibility for USDA PARCC loan‑forgiveness (up to 40%) to finance local generation, storage, and microgrids that would bolster municipal reliability without new local taxes.