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Bureau of Environmental Services

Service Area Summaries > Public Works > Bureau of Environmental Services -- 84 pages · pp. 735-818 ↗

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[doc] Business Support pp. 744-745 ↗ The Business Support Program provides administrative and internal support services for the Bureau of Environmental Services. The 2026-27 proposed budget includes $8.0M in external revenues and $722.5K in internal revenues, with total program expenses of $45.3M. Services include budget management, accounting, procurement, hiring, payroll, and records management. The program emphasizes equity through outreach to minority contractors and workforce development. Personnel costs decreased due to staff reallocation and reduced intern/seasonal positions.
[doc] Capital Program Mgmt & Controls pp. 746-748 ↗ The Capital Program Management and Controls program oversees the Bureau of Environmental Services' Capital Improvement Program (CIP) of approximately 400 projects. The 2026-27 proposed budget is $210.7 million, a 13% decrease from the prior year primarily due to completion of the $630 million Secondary Treatment Expansion Program (STEP). The Project Management Office (PMO) prioritizes imminent health/safety threats, asset failure, and regulatory compliance, with a strategic delivery target of 95% of planned CIP budget.
[doc] Integrated Planning pp. 749-750 ↗ Integrated Planning provides medium and long-range planning for the Bureau of Environmental Services, including risk assessment, hydrologic modeling, resiliency planning (climate and seismic), and coordination with other city bureaus. The 2026-27 proposed budget is $10.9M with personnel comprising 67% of expenses. FTE levels remain constant with modest adjustments to internal services for monitoring and surveying.
[doc] Leadership pp. 751-752 ↗ The Bureau of Environmental Services Leadership Team directs bureau operations, manages performance, and serves as liaison to City Council. The 2026-27 proposed budget totals $5.2M, with personnel costs at $3.1M. Leadership priorities emphasize equity literacy, transforming business practices, and using data to ensure equitable service outcomes.
[doc] O&M - Collection System pp. 753-754 ↗ The Operations and Maintenance - Collection System Program oversees Portland's wastewater and stormwater collection infrastructure, including 98 pump stations and 3,056 miles of pipelines. The 2026-27 proposed budget is $44.8M, up from $44.0M in 2025-26. Key increases include ~$50,000 for personnel due to a standby pay agreement and budget requests of $400,000 for energy costs and $100,000 for water costs, driven by utility rate increases. The program coordinates with the Portland Bureau of Transportation for maintenance operations and prioritizes minimizing service interruptions and combined sewer overflows.
[doc] O&M - Treatment pp. 755-756 ↗ The O&M - Treatment program operates two wastewater treatment plants (CBWTP at 68 mgd average, TCWTP at 6 mgd) that treat combined/sanitary sewers and serve as resource recovery facilities. The 2026-27 proposed budget is $50.0M, up from $45.9M, driven by personnel cost increases (staff reallocation, labor contract, CIP training), external materials and services increases (inflation, utilities), and utility budget increases of $2.4M. The program addresses internal equity improvements and organizational culture development.
[doc] O&M - Watershed pp. 757-758 ↗ The Operations and Maintenance – Watershed Program manages green and natural assets for stormwater treatment and ecosystem functions, maintaining approximately 2,600 green streets, 140 regional stormwater facilities, and 660 acres of natural area. FY 2026-27 proposed expenses total $9.1M, primarily personnel ($4.7M) and external materials/services ($4.4M). Nearly entirely funded by Portland Clean Energy Fund revenues. Services include green infrastructure maintenance, natural area stewardship, invasive species management, and FEMA Community Rating System coordination.
[doc] Strategy pp. 759-760 ↗ The Strategy Program within the Bureau of Environmental Services develops and implements bureau-wide strategies including asset management, portfolio management, legislative/regulatory coordination, and Portland Harbor administration. External revenues collapsed from $11.7M (2023-24) to $37.5K (2026-27 proposed), primarily due to declining Environmental Remediation Fund revenues. Total program expenses increased to $25.6M, with external materials and services rising to $16.3M while personnel costs decreased to $5.1M. The program prioritizes equity in strategic development and underwent organizational changes in 2022-2024.
[doc] Tech Svcs - Env Info pp. 761-762 ↗ The Technical Services - Environmental Information Program provides cost-effective environmental assessment, monitoring, laboratory services, and biological expertise to support City wastewater and stormwater operations, watershed planning, and ecosystem protection. The 2026-27 budget totals $9.65M in expenses, with largest spending on personnel ($10.36M) offset by internal cost recoveries. Recent changes include PCEF-funded biological sciences and increased equipment budgets for service agreements and life-cycle replacements.
[doc] Tech Svcs - Info Sys, Map pp. 763-764 ↗ The Technical Services – Information Systems and Mapping Program within Portland's Bureau of Environmental Services provides centralized IT, GIS, and data support through three work units. The 2026-27 budget totals $9.2M, with significant increases in internal materials and services costs from citywide BTS expense growth, partially offset by a $300K refund. Personnel costs decreased notably. The program's future is uncertain due to the Core Services Realignment Project.
[dir] Retired Program Offers. . . . . . . . . pp. 765-818 ↗ This directory contains 28 Bureau of Environmental Services programs from the 2020-21 organizational restructuring. The 22 retired programs show $0 for 2026-27 but remain in budget records for historical tracking, while active programs—including Environmental Compliance ($9.5M), Design ($2.87M), and Funds Management ($1.536B)—manage wastewater and stormwater operations.

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