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Effective July 28, 2021, Portland CAO Tom Rinehart has issued a directive mandating the use of face coverings for everyone inside City facilities and vehicles. Check our face coverings page for more information.

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City Council approves new three-year contract with RACC

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The Regional Arts & Culture Council has been providing arts-related services on the City's behalf since 1995.

Portlanders invited to testify on new rules governing the city’s historic landmarks and places

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Historic Resources Code Project Recommended Draft available for review; City Council hearing anticipated this fall, but community members can submit written testimony via the Map App now.

Multnomah County Tenants now have 90 Day Safe Harbor from Eviction for Nonpayment while applying for Rent Assistance

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Multnomah County Ordinance 1296 strengthened protection for tenants. Safe harbor extended to 90 days.

PBOT News Release: PBOT to donate original BIKETOWN bikes to Bend, Ore. and Hamilton, Ontario, expanding access to biking and reducing the carbon footprint of bike-sharing in Portland

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to donate surplus BIKETOWN bicycles to two cities, reviving a bike-share system in Bend, and enhancing the bike-share system in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, under a plan the Portland City Council is expected to consider on Wednesday.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Prospective Recall Petition Filed

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On July 8, 2021, a new prospective recall petition was filed with the City Elections Office and approved for circulation on July 9, 2021.
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July 2021 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

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A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the specific project website and contact project staff with any questions.

Charter Commission Update July 2021

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Proposals and applications now open for Charter Review community engagement!

Follow these guidelines to submit a permit application under current zoning code before July 31, 2021

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Changes to the City of Portland's zoning code will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2021. Learn more about how to submit a permit application if you wish to have the current zoning code apply to your project.

Portland Water Bureau Resumes Normal Operations As Chlorine Shortage Resolves

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After a shortage threatened reliable shipments of chlorine to the West Coast and other parts of the country, the Portland Water Bureau has resumed normal operations. 

Art and Recovery

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Join the Community Safety team on Wednesday, July 14, from 3 to 4 p.m., for a free and virtual presentation on "art and recovery."
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Never Look Away

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Civic Life's Graffiti Program is proud to provide funding to the community mural project "Never Look Away". The mural will be located at 720 NW Davis and will expand visibility and acknowledgment of the contributions of LGBTQ+ people.
Detail of mural honoring the lives of LGBTQ+ community members

Filtration Construction Activity Update - July 3

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Independence Day Observed Monday, July 5, 2021

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Paving Continues on SE Hawthorne

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Construction continues on SE Hawthorne Boulevard as the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) completes curb ramp work next week and paving crews work from SE 24th Avenue to César E. Chávez Boulevard.

Free transit, discounted BIKETOWN: Rediscover Portland This Fourth of July Weekend

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The weekend of July 3-5, 2021, is the perfect time for Portlanders to explore the city and support local businesses.
Here for Jade District. Here for Cully. July 3-5 Free Rides on Trimet.

Sewage Advisory: Broken pipe releases sewage on S Texas Street

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Traffic Advisory: I-84 closure for bridge installation is postponed

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A new date will be announced when it becomes available.

DEQ Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grant Applications Open Through 8/31/21

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DEQ grant funds to support compliance with Clean Air Construction are now available. Applications are open through 8/31/20. DEQ has $8 million to award and grants can cover up to 100% of retrofits, 40% of repower and 25% of replacement. The City provides free fleet assessments to qualifying firms.

Portland City Council adopts major improvements to the City’s design review process and program

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Changes will allow more multi-family housing and mixed-use projects to go directly to the permit process; expands the design standards so more projects can meet them.

New garbage rates and collection schedules

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Effective July 1, 2021 new residential garbage collection rates will take effect. New residential garbage collection schedules were mailed in late June, as part of the Portland Curbsider publication.
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