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Package 23,751 recommends a $441,038 reduction in General Fund Discretionary funding to eliminate leased vehicle support for new Assets and Development staff in Portland Parks & Recreation. The vehicles, customized for specialized repair and maintenance work, were ordered but not yet delivered. This cut delays essential maintenance services and hinders the Bureau's ability to support equity in park services citywide.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

Recommended reduction of $441,038 from Internal Materials and Services (leased vehicles) (p. 1673)
Eliminates funding for customized vehicles ordered for Professional Repair and Maintenance Services Staff (p. 1673)
Affects critical service areas: structural services, amenities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heavy equipment operations (p. 1673)
Will delay Levy staff ability to perform essential and emergency maintenance services efficiently (p. 1673)
Staff will face challenges transporting tools and materials to job sites, causing slower response times and decreased service efficiency (p. 1673)
Impacts Bureau's ability to support equity in servicing free-to-use park facilities throughout the city (p. 1673)

💰 $441,038 · 📋 Professional Repair and Maintenance Services · 🏛️ Portland Parks & Recreation

23,751

Source: PDF p. 1673 · raw: 1673

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23,751 - Reduce funding for leased vehicles for Assets and Development staff 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 the funding for vehicles currently being leased to support new staff hired Internal Materials and Services ($441,038) through Levy funding. The vehicles, which were ordered but have not yet arrived, are typically ($441,038) customized to accommodate the needs of the Professional Repair and Maintenance Services Staff, equipped with specialized tools for structural services, amenities, facilities maintenance, mechanical, Revenue Recommended Total electrical, and plumbing, and heavy equipment operations. The proposed reduction package eliminates these leased vehicles, potentially hindering the efficiency of the affected groups. General Fund Discretionary ($441,038) Service Impacts ($441,038) In FY 2025-26, eliminating funding for leased vehicles will delay the ability of Levy staff to perform essential maintenance services in an efficient, effective, productive manner, both emergency and routine, until the new vehicles arrive. Staff in critical service areas such as structural services, amenities, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and heavy equipment may face challenges in transporting tools and materials to job sites, resulting in slower response times, decreased service efficiency, and potential delays in repairs and maintenance work. Equity Impacts This cut impacts the Bureau’s ability to support equity in servicing free to use park uses throughout the city.

Parent: Package Details · PDF: p. 1673