Office of Community and Econ Development -- Intro
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City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Community & Economic Development > Office of Community and Econ Development Office of Community and Econ Development Budget Revenues by Major Object 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues Bond & Note Proceeds $54,080,000 $0 $0 $0 Charges for Services $12,316,894 $14,667,685 $11,526,890 $11,544,890 Intergovernmental $442,500 $531,000 $1,203,314 $909,266 Miscellaneous $1,822,894 $2,557,162 $1,308,978 $647,576 Miscellaneous Fund $0 $0 $1,320,826 $0 Allocation Taxes $0 $0 $1,863,000 $3,500,000 Internal Revenues Beginning Fund Balance $20,137,462 $76,138,168 $47,952,163 $21,168,708 General Fund $0 $2,167,229 $6,420,025 $5,155,467 Discretionary General Fund Overhead $0 $354,873 $359,420 $884,719 Interagency Revenue $0 $96,136 $0 $10,074,027 Miscellaneous Fund $0 $0 $0 $0 Allocation Grand Total $88,799,750 $96,512,253 $71,954,616 $53,884,653 Expenses Expenses by Major Object 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Bureau Expense $8,533,739 $44,856,762 $57,267,885 $42,803,781 Personnel $496,103 $2,116,106 $3,238,174 $14,047,809 External Materials and $5,637,954 $6,571,400 $18,206,771 $15,439,573 Services Internal Materials and $544,031 $907,673 $768,940 $1,416,399 Services 307
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Capital Outlay $1,855,651 $35,261,582 $35,054,000 $11,900,000 Fund Expense $4,127,843 $6,024,497 $14,686,731 $11,080,872 Debt Service $3,908,321 $5,816,897 $3,261,825 $3,260,250 Contingency $0 $0 $11,161,142 $7,259,519 Fund Transfers - $219,522 $207,600 $263,764 $561,103 Expense Unappropriated $76,138,168 $45,630,995 $0 $0 Ending Fund Balance $76,138,168 $45,630,995 $0 $0 Grand Total $88,799,750 $96,512,253 $71,954,616 $53,884,653 Expenses by Program Offer 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Accounting $0 $0 $0 $0 Administration & Support $897 $0 $0 $0 CAO's Office $0 $2,619,205 $2,415,057 $2,224,315 Enterprise Services $0 $0 $0 $10,808,789 Office of Arts & Culture $0 $0 $10,650,676 $10,284,899 Spectator Facilities $88,798,853 $93,893,049 $58,888,883 $30,566,650 Grand Total $88,799,750 $96,512,253 $71,954,616 $53,884,653 Positions - FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget FTE Administrative Specialist II - CPPW 2.0 Administrative Specialist III 1.0 Analyst I - CPPW 3.0 Analyst II 1.0 Analyst II - CPPW 5.0 Analyst III 2.0 Analyst IV 1.0 Business Systems Analyst I 3.0 Business Systems Analyst II 6.0 Business Systems Analyst III 7.0 Coordinator I (NE) - CPPW 1.0 Coordinator II - CPPW 5.0 Coordinator III - CPPW 8.0 Deputy City Administrator 1.0 Financial Analyst III - CPPW 1.0 GIS Technician II 3.0 308
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget FTE GIS Technician III 1.0 Graphics Designer III 1.0 Information Systems Manager I 1.0 Information Systems Manager II 1.0 Information Systems Supervisor 1.0 Manager I 3.0 Manager II 2.0 Mapping & GIS Supervisor 1.0 Procurement Specialist 1.0 Procurement Specialist, Sr 1.0 Public Information Officer 2.0 Supervisor II 1.0 Grand Total 66.0 Performance Performance Metrics - Fiscal Year FY 2022 - FY 2023 - FY 2024 - Program Offer Measure Polarity 23 24 25 Special Appropriations-City Arts ARTISTS SUPPORTED: Number of individual No Polarity 235.0 317.0 230.0 Program artists funded Special Appropriations-City Arts ART ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED: Number of No Polarity 192.0 205.0 171.0 Program arts organizations funded Spectator Facilities OPERATING RESERVE: Percentage of minimum Higher Is 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Spectator Venue & Visitor Activities Fund Better operating reserved maintained Overview The Office of the Community and Economic Development — Deputy City Administrator (DCA) consists of DCA Office Administration, Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program, and the Arts & Culture Office. DCA Office Administration Group is responsible for overseeing the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the Portland Housing Bureau, Portland Permitting and Development, Prosper Portland, the Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program, Portland Children’s Levy, and the Office of Arts & Culture, providing strategic leadership, policy direction, and operational guidance to ensure the effective management of its agencies, programs, and initiatives. The Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program ensures the success and sustainability of Portland’s largest spectator facilities. The program’s mission is to support efficient venue operations; fulfill financial obligations while protecting the General Fund; invest 309
City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget in facility improvements; and drive growth in the city’s sports, travel, and tourism industries. Through strategic oversight and partnerships, we enhance Portland’s reputation as a premier destination for events and entertainment. The Office of Arts & Culture manages the City’s arts-related investments including the City’s public art collection and Percent for Art program, cultural planning efforts, arts education and coordination with the six Portland-area school districts, grantmaking to individual artists and arts organizations, and provides administrative oversight of City-owned performing arts venues. Summary of Budget Decisions Office of Arts & Culture Double Cut Restoration - $357,184 During the FY 2025-26 budget process, bureaus were directed to take an 8% reduction to ongoing General Fund allocations. The Office of Arts and Culture’s General Fund allocation was double cut (16%) during the transfer from Vibrant Communities Service Area to CEDSA. The FY 2025-26 Fall TAO restored $357,184 in one-time resources, and the Mayor’s Proposed budget restores the on-going funding. Office of Arts & Culture Small Grants and Event Sponsorships Reduction - $373,384 This package reduces the Small Grants Program by $261,369 and Arts & Culture event sponsorships by $112,015. Through its Small Grants Program, the Office of Arts & Culture's three grantmaking contractors distribute approximately $1.4 million in grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. In FY25-26, 227 artists and 95 arts organizations received Small Grant Program funding. A reduction of $261,369 would result in 45-55 fewer grants to individual artists, resulting in 45-55 fewer publicly accessible performances, exhibits, or other works of art available to the community. The Office of Arts & Culture event sponsorships vary each year based on available funding, with recent years averaging 14 events (including multi-day festivals). Each event sponsorship ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. A reduction of $112,015 would eliminate 5-10 sponsorships, directly reducing the number of arts and cultural experiences available to Portland residents. Create Downtown Marketing Initiative- $200,000 The Mayor has proposed a $200,000 add to supports the Visit Downtown Campaign, a joint initiative between the City of Portland, Portland Metro Chamber, and Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. This funding directly supports marketing and programming that benefits downtown retailers. The Visit Downtown Campaign is essential in promoting businesses, driving foot traffic, and creating a more vibrant, thriving downtown. Metrics tracked include number of media placements about downtown Portland, website visits, digital ad impressions, social media followers, pedestrian counts, and earned media results. Permit Improvement Team Carryover: $120,000 This request is to carry over $120,000 of unspent program funds to support ongoing work started by the Permit Improvement Team (PIT) and continues with the PP&D Digital Services Division. PIT was established to centralize the effort and accountability for improving how the city works to deliver a high quality and responsive service to customers. 310