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Multnomah County declares East County Office Building surplus and approves gratis lease to Rockwood Common

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners · February 20, 2026
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Summary

The Board declared the 2,623-sq-ft East County Office Building surplus and approved a gratis 60-month lease (with three 60-month renewal options) to Rockwood Common; the nonprofit will cover all operating and improvement costs. The resolution passed on roll call.

Multnomah County commissioners voted unanimously to declare the East County Office Building at 18600 Southeast Stark Street in Gresham surplus and to approve terms for a gratis lease to Rockwood Common, a newly formed nonprofit that plans to operate a community tool library and reuse/repair programs.

Facilities staff said the two-story building totals 2,623 square feet and was acquired by the county in May 2008. John Panninen, facilities planner and space-planning analyst, told commissioners county assessment found the building in poor condition and that county-led repairs would be cost-prohibitive.…

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