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Portland council denies cost‑sharing interlocal with Gregory‑Portland ISD over police‑driveway costs
Summary
After debating safety and tax burden, council voted to deny an interlocal proposal that would have split the cost of a driveway behind the police department required for the new T.M. Clark Elementary. Council emphasized public‑safety concerns but said the driveway construction is intrinsically linked to the school project and should be funded by the district.
The Portland City Council on Dec. 17 voted to deny a proposed interlocal agreement with Gregory‑Portland ISD that would have shared the cost of a required driveway adjacent to the police department tied to the new T.M. Clark Elementary School.
City staff said an additional exit behind the police department is the safest option to separate emergency vehicle egress from student arrival and dismissal activity. Staff described the driveway as necessary for the school…
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