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03 — Motion to Amend the Budget to Support our Storefronts – Business Safety and Livability

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June 11, 2025 ACTION: $529,997 from Prosper Portland General Fund, with the option to backfill it with Prosper Portland Strategic Investment Fund. $529,997 ongoing General Fund to Prosper Portland Small Business Office. • Represents an internal realignment that does not require alteration of appropriation. Ryan 03 – Motion to Amend the Budget to Support our Storefronts – Business Safety and Livability Motion to allocate $236,899 in Recreational Cannabis Tax Resource to assist local businesses impacted by crime, vandalism, and livability issues. This initiative will formalize and enhance processes and coordination between existing City work units, including the Portland Police Bureau’s Bike Patrol and Neighborhood Response Teams, and Portland Solutions' PEMO (Public Environment Management Office), IRT (Impact Reduction Team, likely encompassing relevant functions), and SSCC (Street Services Coordination Center). This proposal is a formalized initiative to build upon existing efforts across the City bureaus to provide the business community with a consistent and managed approach to reported problems. This will focus resources on the significant challenges faced by local businesses due to crime, vandalism, and livability issues. The core of the proposal involves formalizing and enhancing the coordination between existing City work units, including the Portland Police Bureau’s Bike Patrol and Neighborhood Response Teams, and Portland Solutions' PEMO (Public Environment Management Office), IRT (Impact Reduction Team), and SSCC (Street Services Coordination Center). Key deliverables outlined in the proposal include: • Consistency of responsiveness • Centralized tracking system • Information sharing protocols • Engagement and outreach • Efficient complaint handling • Proactive approaches • Follow-up This proposal assumes Portland Solutions and Police Bureau staffing levels as reflected in the Mayor’s Proposed Budget. Under that assumption, the initial launch costs are expected to be minimal with funding for one Analyst position requested. 74

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