6.11.26 Regular Meeting

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners held a regular hybrid meeting on June 11, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of budget modifications for fleet services with a contingency use of $635,684 to cover increased costs, and emergency rent assistance funding of $750,000 from the City of Portland to support eviction prevention programs. The board also approved retroactive pay budget modifications totaling approximately $4.18 million for labor agreements with the Multnomah County Corrections Deputies Association and the Oregon Nurses Association. Additionally, the board adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budgets for the Dunthorp Riverdale Sanitary Service District and the Multnomah County Street Lighting Service District No. 14, including capital projects such as the Elkrock pump station reconstruction. A significant procurement-related resolution involved approving an intergovernmental agreement to manage the dissolution of the Mount Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, with a $19,115 cost covered by cable revenues. The board also passed an ordinance establishing safe school zones with amendments and set enforcement to begin August 24, 2026. Public testimony covered topics including social services, animal services, probation department concerns, and harm reduction policies. The meeting concluded with board member comments highlighting community events and ongoing initiatives.