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Special Appropriations funds Council-directed, multi-bureau discretionary expenditures including police accountability oversight, the East Portland Action Plan, and Open and Accountable Elections. The FY 2025-26 requested budget is $9.8M (a 56% decrease from FY 2024-25's $22.2M), maintaining 3.0 FTE. Major ongoing allocations include $1.3M for Small Donor Elections, $1.2M for Portland'5 Centers for the Arts, $1.1M for the Department of Justice Settlement Compliance, and smaller grants to community organizations and programs.

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Total operating budget of $9,813,186 for FY 2025-26, representing a 56% decrease from the revised FY 2024-25 budget of $22,203,348. (p. 194)
Department of Justice Settlement Compliance appropriation of $1,138,230 in ongoing General Fund resources to support COCL's assessment of Police Bureau compliance with the DOJ Settlement Agreement. (p. 196)
Small Donor Elections appropriation of $1,309,952 in ongoing General Fund resources to support the public financing system for City elections, reflecting a 5% reduction. (p. 198)
Portland'5 Centers for the Arts appropriation of $1,206,636 in General Fund discretionary resources for operating and capital support to Metro for management of the Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Antoinette Hatfield Hall. (p. 197)
Gateway Center appropriation of $1,085,764 in ongoing General Fund resources via Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County for domestic violence services. (p. 197)
External Grants Program appropriation of $712,500 in ongoing General Fund resources for community investment through competitive grants; currently allocated to Black Youth Leadership program with 5% reduction. (p. 195)
Future Connect Scholarship appropriation of $602,351 in ongoing General Fund resources to support youth pathway to associate's degree and at-risk college students, with 5% reduction. (p. 196)
3.00 authorized FTE positions in FY 2025-26, unchanged from FY 2024-25, with salary costs of $344,531 including one Analyst III and two Coordinator II positions. (p. 201)
Multiple community and cultural program appropriations totaling approximately $3.2M, including All Hands Raised ($209,496), Rose Festival ($45,125), and VOZ Workers' Rights Education Project ($35,694), all with 5% reductions. (p. 195)
Portland Metropolitan Levee System appropriation of $1,115,000 in one-time General Fund program reserves to fund City staff working on levee-related projects for the Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District. (p. 197)

💰 $9,813,186 · $22,203,348 · $1,138,230 · $1,309,952 · $1,206,636 · $1,085,764 · $712,500 · $602,351 · 👥 3.00 FTE · 1.00 FTE (Analyst III) · 2.00 FTE (Coordinator II) · 📋 All Hands Raised · External Grants Program · Citizen Utility Board (CUB) Bill Insert · City Membership and Dues · Clean and Safe · Department of Justice Settlement Compliance · 🏛️ Budget & Finance Service Area · Special Appropriations

Special Appropriations

Source: PDF pp. 194-203 · raw: 194 · 195 · 196 · 197 · 198 · 199 · 200 · 201 · 202 · 203

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Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area Special Appropriations Jonas Biery, DCA - Budget & Finance Special Appropriations 0.1% City Budget 99.9% Youth Program 8.3% Administration and Support 4.7% Special Appropriations-E Portland Action Elections 13.3% Plan 3.6% Portland Metro Levee 11.4% Special Appropriations External Ongoing 29. Special Appropriation - City Support Services 7% 12.3% Special Appropriation - Public Utilities 0.1% Special Appropriations - Community Special Appropriations COCL/PCCEP 11.6% Development 5.1% Bureau Overview Requested Revised Total Change from Percent Requirements FY 2024-25 2025-26 Prior Year Change Operating $22,203,348 $9,813,186 $(12,390,162) (56)% Capital Total $22,203,348 $9,813,186 $(12,390,162) (56)% Authorized Positions 3.00 3.00 — —% City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget 33

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area Summary Overview Special Appropriations is a category of expenditures that are not specific to a bureau, are multi-bureau efforts, or provide Citywide benefits. These are Council- directed, primarily General Fund discretionary expenditures that include grant payments to external organizations, funding for internal City programs and set asides for certain City obligations (a few of which are specified by charter, intergovernmental agreements, and labor agreements). Special Appropriations houses several key City functions, including police accountability oversight, the East Portland Action Plan, and Open and Accountable Elections. The amounts for these special appropriations are listed below. Ongoing Special Appropriations Ongoing Special Appropriations in the Requested Budget include the following: All Hands Raised $209,496 in ongoing General Fund resources to support improved efficiency, alignment, and outcomes among local students. The four main areas of services are data collection/preparation/sharing, school-based grassroots facilitation and implementation, community-wide communication, and leadership alignment. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($5,243) for City internal services. External Grants Program $712,500 in ongoing General Fund resources intended to invest in the community in FY 2025-26 through a series of competitive grants based upon Council priorities. Funding is currently allocated to the Black Youth Leadership program. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($17,813) for City internal services. Citizen Utility Board (CUB) Bill Insert $11,619 in ongoing General Fund resources to cover printing and shipping costs for the CUB mailers. These mailers are part of the agreement with the CUB to monitor the Bureau of Environmental Services and the Water Bureau. City Membership and Dues $164,404 in ongoing General Fund discretionary and $211,856 overhead resources to cover the cost of membership in various organizations to which the City subscribes as a municipality. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($5,595) for City internal services. 34 City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area Clean and Safe $25,737 in ongoing General Fund resources to support the City’s share of the downtown Business Improvement District. This special appropriation supplements charges to downtown property owners. The funds are used for guides, marketing strategies, enhanced security, and street cleaning in the downtown area. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($643) for City internal services. Department of Justice Settlement Compliance $1,138,230 in ongoing General Fund resources to fund the compliance function for the Settlement Agreement between the Department of Justice and the City of Portland. The COCL is responsible for assessing the Police Bureau’s compliance with the Settlement Agreement. DCTU Training $225,000 in ongoing General Fund and bureau resources set aside for Professional Development in accordance with the labor agreement with the City of Portland District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). Of this amount, $70,240 is a contribution from the General Fund and the remaining total will be funded by bureaus that have DCTU employees. Discretionary Fund $2,000 in ongoing General Fund resources for the Mayor’s Office as specified in the City Charter. East Portland Action Plan $350,368 in ongoing General Fund resources to support advocacy efforts of the East Portland Action Plan. EPAP is a community-led effort working to advocate for all areas of livability. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a $20,000 administration allocation for City internal services. Emergency Fund $5,000 in ongoing General Fund resources and is the annual appropriation for the Mayor and Commissioners as specified in the City Charter. Future Connect Scholarship $602,351 in ongoing General Fund resources to the Future Connect Scholarship. The Future Connect Program is designed to create a pathway to an associate’s degree by helping youth with the financial burden of attending college. It also serves as an incentive for youth who are most at-risk of not graduating college on time. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administrative allocation ($15,058) for City internal services. City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget 35

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area Gateway Center $1,085,764 in ongoing General Fund resources for an Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County to support the Gateway Center for Domestic Violence Services. The Center provides accessible and coordinated services to victims of domestic violence and their children. This program was transferred from the City to Multnomah County in FY 2018-19. Last Thursday $34,860 in ongoing General Fund resources to pay for Portland Bureau of Transportation services for Last Thursday events. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction. MFS-CASH Oregon Free Tax Assistance $86,003 in ongoing General Fund resources to support free tax preparation services to low income and disadvantaged individuals throughout Portland and Multnomah County. Additionally, the program assists people-in-need with their personal finances by connecting them to educational resources and related community services. Currently, CASH Oregon is a program under Metropolitan Family Service’s Economic Empowerment department. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($2,150) for City internal services. Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission $337,841 in ongoing General Fund resources for the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission. The program provides cable regulatory and consumer protection services countywide. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction. Portland’5 Centers for the Arts (P’5) $1,206,636 in General Fund discretionary resources to meet the City’s obligation to Portland’5 Centers for the Arts (P’5), formerly known as Portland Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA). P’5 facilities are owned by the City but operated by Metro under the direction of the Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission (MERC). This is a contractual payment to provide operating and capital support to Metro for management of these facilities. P’5 consists of three separate buildings: the Keller Auditorium, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and the Antoinette Hatfield Hall which houses Newmark Theatre, Dolores Winningstad Theatre, and the Brunish Theatre. Portland Metropolitan Levee System $1,115,000 in one-time General Fund program reserves to provide funding for City staff working on levee-related projects in support of the new Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District (UFSWQD). 36 City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area PROTEC17 Training $225,000 in ongoing General Fund and bureau resources set aside for Professional Development in accordance with the labor agreement with the PROTEC17. Of this amount, $31,143 is a contribution from the General Fund and the remaining total will be funded by bureaus that have PROTEC17 employees. Restorative Justice $31,873 in ongoing General Fund resources to support the Restorative Justice program that moves schools toward safe and inclusive communities at Resolutions Northwest. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($813) for City internal services. Rose Festival $45,125 in ongoing General Fund resources to support Rose Festival Foundation annual events. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction. Small Donor Elections $1,309,952 in ongoing General Fund resources to support the public financing system to increase participation in City elections by both candidates and donors in order to prevent actual or perceived corruption in government. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($35,597) for City internal services. Title 13 (Specified Animals) $63,278 in ongoing General Fund resources to support specific animal control and nuisance complaints in the city. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction. Village Market/Our Village Gardens $78,692 in ongoing General Fund resources to support the Village Market to address food and economic inequities that disproportionately impact low-income communities of color. The market is a grocery store serving low-income residents in North Portland. This appropriation reflects a 5% reduction and includes a 2.5% administration allocation ($1,917) for City internal services. VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project $35,694 in ongoing General Fund resources to support the VOZ Workers’ Rights Education Project (VOZ). VOZ opened the Portland Day Labor Hire Site on June 16, 2008, offering a safe and healthy place for day laborers while they wait for work. This appropriation includes reflects a 5% reduction and a 2.5% administration allocation ($892) for City internal services. One-Time Special Appropriations There are no one-time special appropriations for the Requested Budget. City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget 37

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area Summary of Bureau Budget Requested Requested Actuals Actuals Revised No DP Total FY2022-23 FY2023-24 FY 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 Resources External Revenues Intergovernmental 0 648,978 1,780,953 500,000 500,000 Miscellaneous 196,750 270,164 0 0 0 External Revenues Total 196,750 919,142 1,780,953 500,000 500,000 Internal Revenues General Fund Discretionary 11,031,284 0 16,188,505 6,673,704 6,327,540 General Fund Overhead 797,027 0 219,878 223,780 212,630 Fund Transfers - Revenue 2,268,370 1,738,053 1,383,733 2,538,861 2,424,952 Interagency Revenue 239,206 238,277 357,279 348,064 348,064 Internal Revenues Total 14,335,887 1,976,330 18,149,395 9,784,409 9,313,186 Beginning Fund Balance 827,145 0 2,273,000 0 0 Resources Total 15,359,782 2,895,472 22,203,348 10,284,409 9,813,186 Requirements Bureau Expenditures Personnel Services 1,734,904 1,481,519 812,439 692,628 578,719 External Materials and Services 10,963,717 13,730,536 20,362,238 9,365,357 9,015,666 Internal Materials and Services 660,654 298,701 246,970 226,424 218,801 Bureau Expenditures Total 13,359,275 15,510,756 21,421,647 10,284,409 9,813,186 Fund Expenditures Fund Transfers - Expense 0 0 781,701 0 0 Fund Expenditures Total 0 0 781,701 0 0 Ending Fund Balance 2,000,505 0 0 0 0 Requirements Total 15,359,780 15,510,756 22,203,348 10,284,409 9,813,186 Programs Administration & Support 736,841 1,302,992 2,083,909 458,795 458,795 City Emergency Incident 714,433 40,693 — — — Commissioner's Office 12,206 — — — — Elections 601,144 1,134,274 3,656,733 1,422,066 1,308,157 Portland Metro Levee 451,434 1,320,998 6,035,000 1,115,000 1,115,000 Special Appropriation - City Support Services 2,710,102 2,528,385 1,174,332 1,206,636 1,206,636 Special Appropriation - Public Safety (15,597) (56,777) — — — Special Appropriation - Public Utilities — — 11,292 11,619 11,619 Special Appropriations - Community 6,708,713 5,646,518 2,089,012 500,000 500,000 Development Special Appropriations COCL/PCCEP 449,129 521,479 1,126,152 1,138,230 1,138,230 38 City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area Summary of Bureau Budget Requested Requested Actuals Actuals Revised No DP Total FY2022-23 FY2023-24 FY 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 Special Appropriations External 1 Time — — 325,000 — — Special Appropriations External Ongoing — 1,351,022 3,081,062 3,208,423 2,912,291 Special Appropriations-E Portland Action Plan 163,022 868,489 1,008,414 368,808 350,368 Youth Program 827,848 852,683 830,741 854,832 812,090 Total Programs 13,359,275 15,510,756 21,421,647 10,284,409 9,813,186 City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget 39

Special Appropriations Budget & Finance Service Area FTE Summary Requested Requested Revised No DP Total Salary Range FY 2024-25 2025-26 2025-26 Class Title Min Max No. Amount No. Amount No. Amount 30003008 Analyst III 107,266 151,882 1.00 124,862 1.00 124,862 1.00 124,862 30000005 Commissioner's Staff Rep 65,042 118,934 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 30003983 Coordinator II - CPPW 83,221 118,768 2.00 219,669 2.00 219,669 2.00 219,669 Total Full-Time Positions 3.00 344,531 3.00 344,531 3.00 344,531 30003003 Administrative Specialist II 75,442 107,640 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 30003980 Analyst III - CPPW 107,266 151,882 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 30003009 Analyst IV 117,957 168,709 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 Total Limited Term Positions 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0 Grand Total 3.00 344,531 3.00 344,531 3.00 344,531 40 City of Portland, Oregon - FY 2025-26 Requested Budget

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Parent: Budget & Finance Service Area · PDF: pp. 194-203