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$41M collaborative award for Cutter Garage electrification and workforce training draws council questions on scope and public benefit

Portland City Council · October 31, 2025
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Portland — A roughly $41 million award discussed at the Oct. 30 work session would support electrification and efficiency upgrades at a new Cutter Garage facility, city fleet upgrades and workforce training through Portland Community College, staff said.

Portland — A roughly $41 million award discussed at the Oct. 30 work session would support electrification and efficiency upgrades at a new Cutter Garage facility, city fleet upgrades and workforce training through Portland Community College, staff said.

What staff described: James Valdez and Sam Brasso said the project awarded through the Collaborating for Climate Action funding opportunity includes three parts: infrastructure and electrification upgrades at the Cutter Garage site to support electric fleet maintenance…

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