TL;DR (generated · confidence: high)

Portland Parks & Recreation proposes reducing IMS services in Urban Forestry by reviewing and eliminating redundant communication equipment including cell phones, landlines, and CB radios. The recommended reduction targets $19,530 in internal materials and services expenses. Cost savings requires confirmation through thorough review. CB radios are noted as important for emergency response, which may limit deactivations. No service or equity impacts are anticipated.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

Recommended reduction of $19,530 in Internal Materials and Services expenses (p. 1638)
Revenue impact: $19,530 reduction in General Fund Discretionary (p. 1638)
Review cell phones, landlines, and in-vehicle CB radios for redundant equipment and services (p. 1638)
CB radios identified as important to emergency response, limiting the number of deactivations recommended (p. 1638)
Cost savings estimated and requires confirmation following thorough review of existing services (p. 1638)
No anticipated service impacts; services no longer needed will be deactivated (p. 1638)

💰 $19,530 · 📋 Urban Forestry · 🏛️ Portland Parks & Recreation

23,658

Source: PDF p. 1638 · raw: 1638

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23,658 - Reduce IMS Services in Urban Forestry Service Area Vibrant Communities DCA Sonia Schmanski Bureau Name Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long Funding Type Name Reduction Status: Recommended Package Desc Expense Recommended Total Review use of cell phones, landlines, and in-vehicle CB radios and eliminate redundant equipment Internal Materials and Services ($19,530) and services. Cost savings is estimated and would need to be confirmed following a thorough review ($19,530) of existing services. Revenue Recommended Total Service Impacts General Fund Discretionary ($19,530) There are no anticipated service impacts. Services which are no longer needed will be identified and deactivated. CB radios in particular are important to emergency response which may limit the ($19,530) number of deactivations that are recommended. Equity Impacts There are no anticipated equity impacts.

Parent: Package Details · PDF: p. 1638