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Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing $3 million in ARPA funding for removal of the deed restriction at the Sears Armory site where the Multnomah Safe Rest Village is located.
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The City of Portland launched an open data portal that tracks the impacts of the first round of federal American Rescue Plan funds awarded to the City last year. The second round of federal funding, awarded this year, was also allocated to address some of Portland's most urgent needs.
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The City of Portland will continue offering many services virtually and will reintroduce opportunities to visit in-person too.
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Updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Portland's garbage, recycling and compost collection service.
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More than half the City’s employees have worked remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The City will ask them to return to worksites at least one day per week.
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Oregon passed Senate Bill 891 which strengthened protections against evictions for nonpayment of rent for those tenants who have applied for rent assistance.
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Deferred rent accumulated between April 2020 and June 2021 is not due until February 28, 2022. However, landlords may now enforce eviction judgments for eviction for unpaid rent from July 2021 and onward.
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The ordinance prioritizes houselessness response and household stabilization, small business support, community health and safety.
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Multnomah County Ordinance 1296 strengthened protection for tenants. Safe harbor extended to 90 days.
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Newly passed Oregon Senate Bill 278 provides additional protections for tenants while applying for rent assistance and increases funding for landlords owed past-due rent.
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Federal Eviction Moratorium for non-payment of rent extended through July 31, 2021 for qualifying tenants
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After summer 2021, when public health guidance allows, PP&R will be excited to fully reopen community centers and pools to the public. For now, the bureau is excited to restore summer programming through the Parks Levy.
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Applications for both programs open today with permits to be issued beginning June 1 and onward.
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Mayor Ted Wheeler's comments on the increased COVID-19 related restrictions in effect Friday, April 30.
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PBOT’s Safe Routes to School program is supporting families as they make the transition back to in-school learning
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Findings show the Healthy Businesses program has been key to survival of Portland businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic with over 1,000 permits issued since the program’s inception in May 2020
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Activated in March, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) is tasked with the essential role of coordinating the City’s COVID-19 response and recovery activities. The Portland ECC is staffed by over 80 City employees from many bureaus.
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Shared priorities will shape the Portland City Council’s budget and policy decisions during 2021.
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Portlanders are encouraged to be COVID Safe, Portland Strong in new campaign
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Oregon Eviction Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 in certain circumstances.
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