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Package 23,706 eliminates 3 vacant trainee positions in Portland Parks & Recreation (2 Carpenter Trainees in structural services, 1 Maintenance Mechanic Trainee in amenities), reducing the General Fund Discretionary budget by $656,411. The cut is expected to delay park repairs and maintenance, increase workload on remaining staff, reduce entry-level employment opportunities, and impact support for weekend park services and culturally specific community events.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

Eliminates 2 Carpenter Trainee positions in structural services and 1 Maintenance Mechanic Trainee position in amenities; all three positions are currently vacant (p. 1655)
Total funding reduction: $656,411 in General Fund Discretionary (p. 1655)
Personnel expense reduction: $302,879; External Materials and Services: $313,317; Internal Materials and Services: $40,215 (p. 1655)
Expected service impacts include delayed repairs and maintenance for activities and events, with risk of compromised safety and facility functionality (p. 1655)
Eliminates entry-level employment opportunity for community members to enter City workforce through apprenticeship program (p. 1655)
Reduces capacity to support weekend park services and culturally specific events and programs (p. 1655)

💰 $656,411 · $313,317 · $302,879 · $40,215 · 📋 PRMS Apprenticeship/Trainee Program · professional trades program · 🏛️ Portland Parks & Recreation

23,706

Source: PDF p. 1655 · raw: 1655

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23,706 - Reduce PRMS Apprenticeship/Trainee Program by 2 Carpenter Trainees and 1 Maintenance Mechanic Trainee & General 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 eliminates two Carpenter Trainee positions in structural services, one maintenance External Materials and Services ($313,317) mechanic trainee position in amenities, and the associated EMS and IMS for these positions. All Internal Materials and Services ($40,215) three of these positions are currently vacant. Personnel ($302,879) Service Impacts ($656,411) Delayed Repairs and Maintenance. With fewer staff available to respond to repairs, maintenance Revenue Recommended Total work for activities and events will be delayed. This could result in compromised safety and functionality of park facilities during high-traffic events, increasing the risk of accidents or damage. General Fund Discretionary ($656,411) PP&R’s professional trades program will remain underfunded. By eliminating these trainee positions, ($656,411) the workload on remaining Staff will increase, leading to potential burnout, longer response times, and further strain on already stretched resources. Operational Efficiency Reduced. The elimination of funding for new vehicles and desktop support associated with these positions will further hinder PRMS operational capacity, making it difficult for staff to move tools and materials between job sites and effectively perform their duties. Equity Impacts Elimination of these Trainee Positions Entry Level Opportunity. Eliminating these 3 entry-level positions reduces opportunities for the community members to enter into City employment and then grow and learn to expand their potential future career. Decreased Maintenance Services. This cut also impacts the Bureau’s ability to support equity in servicing park uses over the weekends including culturally specific events and programs.

Parent: Package Details · PDF: p. 1655