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Multnomah County approves $1.67 million HUD appropriation for Cook Plaza repairs to enable severe‑weather shelter use
Summary
The board approved a $1,666,279 HUD grant appropriation to renovate Cook Plaza — repairs to roofing, mechanical and plumbing will allow interim use as a severe‑weather shelter, reimburseable by HUD. Commissioners pressed staff on timeline, security and long‑term use.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,666,279 budget modification to fund renovations at Cook Plaza, allowing the county to use the site as an interim shelter during severe weather and to repair vandalism damage.
"This budget modification is seeking the approval to add $1,666,279 to the capital improvement fund. This is a Housing and Urban Development HUD grant," Nancy Artman, the Department of County Assets budget and finance director, told the board. Artman said Multnomah County coordinated with HUD to secure an amendment allowing the funds to be used for general building improvements and…
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