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Public Works

Service Area Summaries > Public Works -- 267 pages · pp. 731-997 ↗

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[dir] Bureau of Environmental Services pp. 735-818 ↗ The Bureau of Environmental Services 2026-27 budget addresses capital projects ($210.7M, down 13%), wastewater treatment ($50.0M), collection systems ($44.8M), watershed management, technical services, and administrative support. It operates two treatment plants, maintains 3,056 miles of pipelines, and manages 2,600 green streets. Core functions include environmental planning, regulatory coordination, data services, and IT support.
[dir] Office of Public Works pp. 819-827 ↗ The Office of Public Works covers administrative and management support through three units. The CAO's Office ($1.96M) maintains administrative support; new FY 2026-27 programs include Program Management ($1.29M) consolidating Public Works functions including capital improvement and Vision Zero, and Enterprise Services ($23.39M) consolidating enterprise-wide HR, Technology Services, and Procurement & Grants.
[dir] Portland Bureau of Transportation pp. 828-877 ↗ The Portland Bureau of Transportation comprises 20 programs managing capital projects, street maintenance, parking, transit, and safety. Project Delivery: Construction leads at $214.4M, while Bureau Support Services, Environmental Services, and Streetcar & Tram each exceed $30M. Programs consistently emphasize Vision Zero safety, equity, accessibility, and sustainable infrastructure with no major service changes proposed for 2026-27.
[dir] Portland Parks & Recreation pp. 878-941 ↗ Portland Parks & Recreation operates a comprehensive service area covering 12,000 acres and 156 parks, including aquatics, recreation centers, arts programs, and sports facilities. Major 2026-27 budget priorities are capital development ($101.5M), tree maintenance ($33.9M), and parks maintenance ($30.6M), with equity-focused access central throughout.
[dir] Water Bureau pp. 942-997 ↗ The Water Bureau's 23 programs manage Portland's water system serving 195,400 customers from Bull Run Watershed and groundwater supply through treatment and distribution via 2,260 miles of pipes. Largest programs are Water Program Treatment ($393.8M capital outlay), Conduits/Transmission ($103.1M), and Customer Services ($43.7M). Climate resilience and equity inform all service delivery toward net-zero emissions by 2050.

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