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Council receives first‑reading packet of water, sewer, storm, transportation and permitting fee updates; public comment offered; items carried over
Summary
Council reviewed a package of ordinances to update tree permit fees, water/sewer/stormwater rates, transportation fees and permitting schedules. Committee staff summarized proposed adjustments (averaging roughly 5–8% in many categories). Council took public testimony and recessed to continue discussion at a future meeting.
Portland Council received a multi‑ordinance fee package on first reading that would update a range of city rates and fees for FY 2025–26, including: PRK (tree permit fees), water rates and water‑related service charges, sewer and stormwater rates and service development charges, transportation fees and permitting and development fee schedules. Committee staff provided a consolidated finance committee summary.
Key elements from the committee summary (staff): - Tree permits (PRK 2.03): small increases to fees in lieu and development review fees; reduction of some…
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