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The Top 10 things to know about the CC2035 Plan
New long-range plan for Portland’s urban core has something for everyone — even the birds and the trees.
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News Release: PBOT Announces Portland in the Streets Community Grant Program
$100,000 available to community and neighborhood groups for safety, beautification and trails projects.
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Mind Your Idle — Please Don’t Idle Near School
Did you know that children breathe in twice as much air for their body weight than adults?
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Risk Management: City loss prevention needs a proactive approach
The City’s Risk Management Division spends about $16 million each year to help City bureaus avoid injuries and loss and manage and pay claims against the City if an accident occurs. We audited the loss prevention and claims management processes.
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PP&R and Leave No Trace present a FREE community event in Forest Park on Friday, June 23
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is partnering with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to host a community event and other educational activities the week of June 19-26, 2017.
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Swimming, boating and habitat restoration in Willamette River get big lift
City Council endorses plan for Eastbank Crescent and study of potential swimming beaches in the Central City.
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Portland Parks & Recreation, Under Armour Begin Partnership
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"Report: 911 response times longer than reported for years"
Article from the Portland Tribune. June 8, 2017.
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911 hold times longer than reported
One of the key measurements of the Bureau of Emergency Communication’s performance is how quickly 911 operators answer emergency calls. Contrary to the Bureau’s assertions, it is performing well below accepted standards.
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Ombudsman Report: 911 hold times longer than reported
City Ombudsman Margie Sollinger issued a report providing a technical explanation for the discrepancy between the Bureau of Emergency Communication's self-reported and actual performance and makes recommendations to City Council. This is a summary of the report.
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"Report: Portland 911 call center reporting inaccurate call response times"
Article from KPTV Fox 12. June 7, 2017.
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"Portland auditor blasts city's emergency bureau over 911 hold time numbers"
Article from KATU. June 7, 2017.
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"Portland's former 911 director who gave false data to council still employed by city at high pay"
Article from the Oregonian. June 7, 2017.
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