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Native-owned McDonald Excavating Key to Completion of Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facility
Native American-owned McDonald Excavating has been instrumental in performing the complex and technically challenging excavation and pipework required to build the Improved Corrosion Control Treatment facility.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Have a passion for enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Consider joining the Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Portland is seeking applications to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Sunday, May 1.
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CartBlocks - FoodCartMonth2022
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Draft contract outlines proposed services for Central Eastside Enhanced Service District
Following four public listening sessions, City Council is preparing to vote on a proposal that includes safety and care teams, sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal and more. A final listening session is scheduled for April 4.
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Meeting materials: PDX Clean and Green Action Table
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Meeting notes - March2022
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News Release: Macleay Trail to reopen as Environmental Services nears completion of Balch Creek Trash Rack Replacement Project
The Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) announces the reopening of Forest Park’s Lower Macleay Trail at the start of April 2022. This important and popular trail connects Macleay Park to the Wildwood Trail in Portland’s Forest Park and was temporarily closed for a BES project.
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Audit Update: City reviewing Enhanced Services Districts, Code changes possible in September
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2020 report, "Enhanced Services Districts: City provides little oversight of privately funded public services."
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Community invited to learn more about City plans to transition funding of Police Bike Patrol back to Portland Police Bureau
A joint plan by Clean & Safe and the City of Portland would transition funding of the downtown bike patrol back to the Portland Police Bureau, while maintaining a consistent level of service.
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Audit Update: City improved commitments to voters, but implementation hasn’t been publicly reported
This is a second annual follow-up to our 2019 report, "The City needs to make realistic commitments to voters and ensure they are delivered."
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Weekly campsite report: March 21 - 27, 2022
When community members report concerns about campsites, the Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program assesses each location, helps clean up trash and debris, and evaluates health and safety risks. See how the program served Portland this week.
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Portland Street Response Expands Service Citywide
After operating mostly in the greater Lents area, Portland Street Response will start taking calls citywide on March 28, 2022
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Midway through Bull Run Filtration design
The Portland Water Bureau is midway through design of the planned water filtration facility and pipelines and on track to begin delivering filtered Bull Run water in September 2027.
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Filtration Neighbor Update - March 25, 2022
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2021 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report
Presenting the latest progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.
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What you haven’t heard: The truth about PCEF and its bright future
Staff welcome feedback and constructive criticism; push back on false narrative about the young program, which was designed to address climate change and its effects on BIPOC and other underserved communities.
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