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Repairing property damage from January 2024 storms
Recent snow and ice storms caused damage to many structures throughout Portland. Here is information to help speed up the permitting process for these repairs.
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Winter weather response…all year round
Portland Water Bureau staff worked around the clock during the recent extreme winter weather event to keep water flowing and provide emergency service to customers with burst pipes. But the work doesn’t start or end there—we prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies all day, all year round.
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BPS’s Steve Kountz wins the 2023 Bob Stacey Award from the Columbia Corridor Association
The nonprofit business association honored the bureau’s economic planner for his support and advocacy for the businesses, industries and employees of Portland’s industrial sector.
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Temporary council chamber and planned renovations to Portland City Hall
City Council is now holding council meetings and work sessions in its new temporary chambers as the City prepares for major renovations to Portland City Hall.
Updated Newsletter
Office of Community & Civic Life, Office of Equity and Human Rights join Mayor's Portfolio
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Damage and safety assessments following recent storms are underway by Development Services inspectors
These assessments will help the City access resources for recovery efforts throughout our community. It will also help the bureau understand the scope of damage.
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Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water
Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.
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Hearings Officer Decision - LU 23-073813 CU AD
SITE: 432 NE 74th Ave
Type III, CU AD – Conditional Use Review with concurrent Adjustment
Review
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Schools to Pools: New PP&R/PPS Programs for Second Grade Students
Portland Parks & Recreation Partners with Portland Public Schools to Provide FREE Swim Lessons for Participating PPS
Second Grade Students; Program Expected to Grow!
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January 2024 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter
January updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.
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More Portland Parks & Recreation Facilities Reopen Wednesday, January 24
Two Others Remain Temporarily Closed For Storm-related Repairs
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Ernie Jones Retires from PBEM
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Weekly Street Services report: January 15-21, 2024
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
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Mayor Wheeler, City Commissioners identify 2024 legislative priorities with Portland's Legislative Delegation
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Some Portland Parks & Recreation Facilities Reopen Tuesday, January 23
Others Remain Temporarily Closed For Storm-related Repairs
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Dedicated team, community support help Portland weather a winter storm to start 2024
Public servants and volunteers cleared roads and trees, fielded record numbers of community calls, dispatched help and much more during a weeklong winter storm. Now, the thaw begins.
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