TL;DR (generated · confidence: high)

Bureau Support provides administrative and support functions for the Water Bureau, managing business operations, compliance, and strategic alignment. The program focuses on equitable service delivery, climate change response including worker protection during extreme weather, and carbon emissions reduction. Total budget declined from $2.16B to $1.39B between 2025-26 and 2026-27 with no significant program changes. Services span accounting, contract administration, property management, public involvement, and survey/right-of-way functions.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

Grand Total budget decreased from $2,155,918,452 (2025-26 Revised) to $1,388,298,498 (2026-27 Proposed) (p. 954 ↗)
Personnel costs declined from $8,505,001 (2025-26) to $7,000,435 (2026-27) (p. 955 ↗)
Internal Materials and Services increased from $10,641,501 to $13,289,224 (p. 954 ↗)
External Materials and Services decreased from $16,647,933 to $15,612,474 (p. 954 ↗)
Program manages seven core services: Accounting, BTS Support Services, Contract Administration, Property Management, Public Involvement, Survey/Right of Way Services, and Utility License Fee (p. 955 ↗)
Climate priorities include worker protection during extreme heat and wildfire smoke, reducing bureau carbon emissions, and enhancing climate communications (p. 955 ↗)
Equity efforts focus on language and disability access, translation services, culturally responsive engagement, and vulnerable community emergency preparedness (p. 955 ↗)

Amounts: $2,155,918,452 · $1,388,298,498 · $8,505,001 · $7,000,435 · $10,641,501 · $13,289,224 · $16,647,933 · $15,612,474 · Programs: Bureau Support · Accounting · BTS Support Services · Contract Administration · Property Management · Public Involvement · Parties: Water Bureau · City of Portland · Bureau of Environmental Services

Bureau Support.

Source: PDF pp. 954-955 ↗ · raw: 954 · 955

Breadcrumb: Service Area Summaries > Public Works > Water Bureau > Bureau Support.

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget Public Works > Water Bureau > Bureau Support Bureau Support Budget Revenues by Fund 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed External Revenues $343,603,813 $707,365,451 $862,815,466 $211,671,995 General Fund $12,694 $0 $0 $0 Grants Fund $9,927 ($50,384) $0 $0 Water Bond Sinking $464,933 $172,029,433 $0 $0 Fund Water Construction $84,244,928 $257,816,838 $567,986,134 $86,772,284 Fund Water Fund $258,871,331 $277,569,565 $294,829,332 $124,899,711 Internal Revenues $545,428,589 $756,337,905 $1,293,102,986 $1,176,626,503 Grants Fund ($10,700) $0 $0 $0 Hydroelectric Power Renewal Replacement $0 $111,457 $111,456 $0 Fund Water Bond Sinking $76,586,881 $72,479,333 $86,180,409 $98,917,001 Fund Water Construction $88,332,519 $92,453,406 $272,486,821 $283,804,084 Fund Water Fund $380,519,890 $591,293,708 $934,324,300 $793,905,418 Grand Total $889,032,402 $1,463,703,356 $2,155,918,452 $1,388,298,498 Program Expenses by Major Object Program expenses only include personnel, internal materials and services, external materials and services, and capital. 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Capital Outlay $131,362 $359,225 $1,436,000 $1,273,000 External Materials and $13,488,723 $13,745,551 $16,647,933 $15,612,474 Services Internal Materials and $8,990,202 $9,378,782 $10,641,501 $13,289,224 Services 954

City of Portland Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Actuals 2025-26 Revised Budget 2026-27 Proposed Personnel $11,766,730 $12,181,176 $8,505,001 $7,000,435 Grand Total $34,377,017 $35,664,735 $37,230,435 $37,175,133 Program Description and Goals The Bureau Support Program manages the business and administrative needs of the bureau in accordance with City administrative rules and requirements. The overarching goal of this program is to provide administrative and support functions that (1) guide employees toward efficient, cost-effective processes and practices, (2) encourage accountability, consistency, and transparency, (3) comply with City business policies, standards, and expectations, and (4) align with the bureau's strategic goals. Climate change response was identified as a priority in the bureau Strategic Plan, that includes promoting worker protection during extreme heat and wildfire smoke, reducing bureau carbon emissions, and enhancing climate communications. Services Accounting BTS Support Services Contract Administration Property Management Public Involvement Survey/Right of Way Services Utility License Fee Equity Impacts Bureau Support advances equitable service delivery through coordinated efforts across specialized teams. The Communications Team and public involvement personnel implement equitable outreach with underserved communities, focusing on language and disability access, translation services, and culturally responsive engagement. Cross-cutting functions include ADA accessibility in bureau facilities, expanded contracting for disadvantaged businesses, emergency preparedness for vulnerable communities, and worker protection during extreme weather. The Employee Experience and Development Team fosters inclusive workplace culture through training and professional development programming. The People Operations Team ensures equitable recruitment and retention practices. The Strategy Integration and Policy Team lead performance management and strategic coordination to ensure service equity for vulnerable populations and low-income customers, using data analytics to identify service disparities. This team jointly leads affordability work with BES through the 2026-2035 Framework to Advance Water Services Affordability, organized around three pillars: strengthening community assistance programs, enhancing operational excellence, and developing sustainable funding. Changes to Program There are no significant changes to this program in FY 2026-27. 955

Parent: Water Bureau · PDF: pp. 954-955 ↗