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23,724 - Reduce Workspace and Natural Area Assessment Programs 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 External Materials and Services (EMS) funding. External Materials and Services ($124,842) ($124,842) This reduces EMS funding which is primarily used for 4 Community Service Aid (CSA) positions - three for natural area assessments (which must surge during summer months) and one for Revenue Recommended Total workspace. General Fund Discretionary ($124,842) Service Impacts ($124,842) Fewer Natural Area Condition Assessments Documented. This is a 75% reduction of the Natural Area Ecological Health Assessment Program.

  • Without the EMS, Asset Management cannot hire the CSA position needed to complete the Natural Area Assessments.
  • Without the EMS paying for the CSA Staffing, there will be fewer Natural Area Assessments completed. This is a 75% reduction of Natural Area Ecological Health Assessment Program just as they are getting started. Reduced Workspace Funding and Staffing. This budget package represents a 35% reduction in the Workspace Program Staff and a reduction in consultant EMS funding available.
  • Fewer workspace data entries and corrections.
  • Reduction in workplace planning, organization, and move support.
  • Reduction in available workspace consultant funding.
  • Reduction in consultant led special assessments like larger building assessments. Reduction in EMS Funded Special Projects.
  • Reduction or elimination of all special condition assessments such as roads (via PBOT), larger buildings (via contract), underground utilities (via contract or IGA), etc.
  • Reduction in GIS project support.
  • Reduction in ability to perform utility locates as quickly.
  • Maintains only the required utility-locate one-call subscription. Equity Impacts Loss of Job Opportunities. Loss of job opportunities for some of the most entry-level, STEM positions, will reduce opportunities for community members to enter City employment and then grow and learn to expand their potential future career.

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