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Council approves prepaid lease for District 1 office after debate over cost and build-out
Summary
Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing prepayment and execution of a District 1 in-district office lease and related tenant improvements, funded by contributions from several council offices. Councilors debated build-out costs, internal service rates and equitable access for East Portland residents before a 12-0 vote.
Portland City Council on Sept. 24 approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution of a prepaid lease for an in-district office to serve District 1, with a term commencing approximately Oct. 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.
Councilors Jamie Dunphy and Councilor Avalos will occupy the space as the primary users under the terms the council approved; the lease is structured so future council membership may review renewal options before the end of the prepaid term. The council recorded 12 yes votes and the ordinance passed as an emergency measure (nine votes required).
The Bureau of Facilities presented details during council discussion. Maddie Stotter, director of the Bureau of Facilities, said the leased space is about 2,900 square feet, constructed to accommodate three offices (two shared offices plus a…
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