TL;DR (generated · confidence: high)

Portland Parks & Recreation proposes a 25% reduction in Non-Park-Use Permit (NPUP) processing capacity, cutting 0.5 FTE (from 2.0 to 1.5) and saving $83,081 in General Fund Discretionary. One position becomes 0.5 FTE in the operating fund while 0.5 FTE shifts to the Capital fund. Impacts include slower permit review times, reduced oversight of external work on park properties, and increased workload for remaining staff.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

Reduces NPUP processing by 25%, cutting 0.5 FTE from 2.0 to 1.5 FTE positions (p. 1648)
Saves $83,081 from General Fund Discretionary through personnel reduction (p. 1648)
One NPUP position becomes 0.5 FTE in operating fund; remaining 0.5 FTE shifts to Capital fund (p. 1648)
Will slow response times for permit reviews and approvals, causing delays for external applicants (p. 1648)
Reduces oversight and monitoring of external parties conducting work on park sites (p. 1648)
Remaining staff face increased pressure and potential burnout from higher workload (p. 1648)

💰 $83,081 · 👥 2.0 FTE · 1.5 FTE · 0.5 FTE · 📋 Non-Park-Use Permits (NPUPs) · 🏛️ Portland Parks & Recreation

23,700

Source: PDF p. 1648 · raw: 1648

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23,700 - Cut processing of NPUPs by 25% Service Area Vibrant Communities DCA Sonia Schmanski Bureau Name Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long Funding Type Name Reduction Status: Recommended Package Desc Expense Recommended Total This proposal reduces the capacity to process and service Non-Park-Use Permits (NPUPs) by 25%. Personnel ($83,081) ($83,081) This changes one of two NPUP positions to be 0.5 FTE in the operating fund, and the remaining 0.5 FTE will move to the Capital fund. Revenue Recommended Total Service Impacts General Fund Discretionary ($83,081) In the FY25-26 Budget year, the reduction in NPUP processing will have several immediate effects: ($83,081)

Slower Response Times. The 25% FTE reduction (2.0 FTE to 1.5 FTE) will slow down PP&R’s ability to review and approve NPUP or PGE work in our parks), resulting in delays for external parties seeking to conduct work on park properties. This could lead to frustration among applicants and decreased satisfaction with the PP&R Bureau’s responsiveness.
Reduced Oversight. With fewer resources dedicated to NPUPs, there will be less oversight and monitoring of external parties conducting work on park sites. This could lead to potential issues with compliance, project quality, and the safeguarding of park assets during such activities.
Reduction in the Number of NPUPs Processed. The NPUP Staff reduction will slow down processing and response times for NPUP applications and reduce our ability to service the NPUP Applicants.
Increased Workload for Remaining Staff. The remaining NPUP Staff will face increased pressure to handle requests, potentially leading to burnout and reduced efficiency. Some Staff may be reassigned to capital work, which could further slow the NPUP processing. Equity Impacts No equity impact.

Parent: Package Details · PDF: p. 1648