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Service Area Summaries

Service Area Summaries -- 902 pages · pp. 96-997 ↗

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City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Service Area Summaries 96

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[doc] Guide to Service Area Summaries p. 97 ↗ This section contains nested summaries of service areas, bureaus, and programs. Each service area summary contains: Program expense table Executive summary Each bureau summary contains: Revenue table Program expense table Overview Summary…
[dir] City Administrator pp. 98-256 ↗ The City Administrator service area covers executive leadership restructuring, homelessness and livability services including a new $38.9M Shelter Program and $14.9M Impact Reduction Program, environmental management, and centralized administrative operations. Centralized functions encompass fund and debt management ($401.5M), financial operations, legal services, equity initiatives, community engagement, and government relations supporting citywide operations.
[dir] City Council pp. 257-263 ↗ The City Council directory covers restructured Portland City Council operations following Ballot Measure 26-228, with a 12-member council budgeting $17.4M for policy-setting and community engagement, and Council Operations budgeting $3.8M for legislative development and administrative services. Personnel costs are the largest expense category in both divisions.
[dir] Community & Economic Development pp. 264-415 ↗ Community & Economic Development encompasses six bureaus addressing planning and climate action, affordable housing, permitting and urban development, economic development and workforce training, children's services, and cultural affairs. Major investments include the Clean Energy Fund (~$200M), Affordable Multifamily Development ($203.2M), and Children's Levy programs ($32.9M), with some areas facing budget pressures and strategic reductions in homelessness services.
[dir] City Operations pp. 416-579 ↗ City Operations encompasses eight bureaus and offices managing Portland's core administration, personnel, technology, and infrastructure. The service area's major programs are Human Resources health and benefits ($204.3M), Fire & Police Disability & Retirement ($180.5M), Technology Services (12 divisions, 10,500+ devices), procurement ($13.9M), and police accountability ($16.1M). Additional functions include fleet and facilities management, budget operations, and special appropriations.
[dir] Office of the City Auditor pp. 580-598 ↗ The Office of the City Auditor comprises seven divisions providing election administration, public records management, financial auditing, and administrative oversight. Archives & Records Management ($3.59M), Administration & Support ($3.51M), and Audit Services ($2.57M) represent the largest budget areas. The 2026-27 budget includes targeted personnel reductions while maintaining core accountability functions across governance, ombudsman services, and Council operations.
[dir] Office of the Mayor pp. 599-603 ↗ The Office of the Mayor, led by Mayor Keith Wilson, operates with a 2026-27 proposed budget of $3.54M and five strategic priorities including ending homelessness, restoring public safety, and expanding affordable housing. Personnel costs of $2.1M comprise the largest share of the budget.
[dir] Public Safety pp. 604-730 ↗ Public Safety encompasses five bureaus delivering emergency response, violence reduction, and disaster preparedness. Portland Fire & Rescue Emergency Operations ($147.6M) and Portland Police Bureau Precinct Patrol ($100.9M) form the core, supported by 9-1-1 operations, community violence reduction programs, and emergency management.
[dir] Public Works pp. 731-997 ↗ Public Works encompasses five bureaus—Water, Environmental Services, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and administrative offices—managing Portland's comprehensive water, wastewater, parks, and mobility infrastructure. Largest program investments include water treatment ($393.8M capital), transportation construction ($214.4M), and environmental capital projects ($210.7M). Cross-bureau priorities center on capital development, infrastructure maintenance, sustainability, and equitable service access.

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