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Council committee refers $207,411 state grant to full council to address street takeovers
Summary
The committee voted to refer to full council a $207,411.35 ODOT grant to fund police overtime and equipment aimed at preventing dangerous street-racing/takeover events; the grant requires a $50,000 local match from PPB.
The Community and Public Safety Committee reviewed an ordinance to appropriate a $207,411.35 grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Office to address street-racing and street takeover events.
Grants staff explained the award (SAP ID PL276; grant period 07/08/2026–09/30/2026) covers overtime for Portland Police Bureau missions, deployable cameras and equipment, and requires a $50,000 PPB general-fund match. The presentation noted such events can involve large crowds, cause severe injuries or deaths and block first-responder access.
Council moved to refer the ordinance to full council with a recommendation to pass; the clerk’s roll call recorded the motion and the committee approved the referral. The item will return to council for final appropriation and contract authority.
