The City of Portland ordains.
Section1. The Council finds:
- The City of Portland owns a 2,548-square-foot property, which consists of land quitclaimed from the Oregon State Highway Commission in 1948 (via a Quitclaim Deed, Book 1270, Page 76), and a portion of land vacated in 2018 under the adopted Ordinance 188038 and recorded as Document #2018-065681, further identified in Multnomah County Assessor’s records as R151411 (the “Property”). The Property was a remnant from the construction of N Columbia Blvd. A legal description and site map of the Property are attached as Exhibits A and B respectively, and by this reference incorporated herein.
- The Portland Bureau of Transportation (“PBOT”) maintains the vacant site, which has no transportation related use or benefit.
- Beginning in June 2024, PBOT solicited internal comments from within the bureau and declared it to be excess to its needs. PBOT worked with the City Real Property Coordinator in accordance with Administrative Rule 13.02 and notified other City bureaus of the intent to dispose of the Property. No City bureaus expressed interest or need to control or reserve easements on the Property. The City Real Property Coordinator and PBOT solicited external notification, which included posting signage, listing on City website, notifying neighborhood associations, mailing to surrounding properties, and notifying other government agencies. The Property is now presented to Council to be declared as surplus property for disposition.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:
- The Property is declared as surplus, and Council authorizes PBOT to dispose of the Property by sale on the open market.
Exhibits and Attachments
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
The City, through the Bureau of Transportation, desires to declare the 2,548 sq.ft. property,
R151411, as surplus and dispose of the property for fair market value. The property
consists of an area quitclaimed from the Oregon State Highway Commission in 1948 via a
Quitclaim Deed, Book 1270, Page 76, and a portion of land vacated in 2018 under adopted
Ordinance 188038 and recorded as Document #2018-065681. The property was a remnant
from the construction of N Columbia Blvd.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
The anticipated revenue is not in the FY 24-25 budget; however, the actual one-time revenue would be applied in the fiscal year in which revenue is received.
This will be a net benefit as the property would be returned to tax rolls and ongoing maintenance and liability for PBOT would be eliminated.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
Not applicable
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
No public comments received.
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable
Economic and Real Estate Development Analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Financial and Budget Analysis
Analysis provided by City Budget Office
This ordinance declares the 2,548 sq. ft. parcel near N Midway Ave and N Columbia Blvd as surplus and authorizes PBOT to sell it at fair market value, yielding one-time revenue to be recognized in the year of sale.
Document History
Document number: 2025-252
President's referral: Finance Committee