City Code Chapter
21.37.010 Water Served on an Emergency Basis.
- The Administrator is authorized to sell water on an emergency basis to other government bodies under terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Administrator. Water served on an emergency basis may be charged rates calculated as described in the Annual Rates Ordinance or charged at the discretion of the Administrator.
21.37.020 Emergency Loan of Materials and Equipment.
- The Administrator may loan emergency operating materials and equipment to other government agencies, including water districts and municipalities, on an emergency basis. The government agency must submit a written request and pay to use the materials and equipment. When operators or other staff are needed to operate equipment or train others in its use, the government agency must pay for or reimburse wages.
21.37.030 Giving and Receiving Mutual Aid Agreements.
- The Administrator is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, mutual aid agreements with other government entities, tribes and utilities to provide technical aid and workforce or receive emergency assistance following a significant natural disaster or other major disruption to the City's drinking-water infrastructure to assist the City in restoring water service to customers. Copies of current mutual aid agreements are maintained at the Portland Water Bureau’s Emergency Management Office.