Decisions/2026-157
Report2026-157

What is Portland deciding about approval of the FY 2026-27 Budget for the City of Portland (Council convenes as Budget Committee)?

The report includes changes to the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget through amendments that are passed by the City of Portland Budget Committee.

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Approval of the FY 2026-27 Budget for the City of Portland (Council convenes as Budget Committee)

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The Approved Budget as filed includes programmatic changes that will impact the community. These programmatic changes invest resources and reallocate internal resources into bureau programs as articulated in the Mayor's Proposed Budget document. There were Council work sessions held to discuss the FY 2026-27 Budget process in April and May of 2026. Council conducted listening sessions in each district throughout 2026 as well. Public comment has been solicited on the City Budget Office website, and in accordance with Oregon Local Budget Law, live public testimony was received on April 21, 2026 during the Mayor's Proposed Budget Hearing and will be heard again on May 18, 2026. The budget process continues with the final opportunity for Council to amend the budget and receive public testimony and input. This is scheduled to occur on June 10, 2026.

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Recorded · 11–0

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Motion to approve the changes in Attachments B and C: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (11): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith; Abstain (1): Dunphy)

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The Approved budget as filed does not include any changes from the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget, as distributed on April 20, 2026. The Budget Committee may introduce amendments at the hearing beginning on May 18, 2026. After the Budget Committee votes to approve the budget, the financial information is sent to the Tax Supervising Conversation Commission for their review and subsequent hearing currently scheduled on June 9, 2026.

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TO:Mayor Keith WilsonCouncil President Jamie DunphyCouncil Vice President Olivia ClarkCouncilor Candace AvalosCouncilor Loretta SmithCouncilor Sameer KanalCouncilor Elana Pirtle-GuineyCouncilor Dan RyanCouncilor Tiffany Koyama LaneCouncilor Angelita MorilloCouncilor Steve NovickCouncilor Mitch GreenCouncilor Eric ZimmermanCity Auditor Simone RedeFROM: Ruth Levine, City Budget DirectorDATE: May 12, 2026SUBJECT: Approval of the FY 2026-27 Budget for the City of PortlandWith this memo, the City Budget Office conveys a package of information to aid the Council in considering changes to the Proposed Budget and moving to an Approved Budget for submittal to the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission (TSCC). Attached to this memo are the following documents:Attachment A: A step-by-step description of the process for consideration of and deliberation on changes to the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget at the May 18th Budget Committee meetingAttachment B: Summary of adjustments to the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget by fund and major object categoryAttachment C: Budget Notes as Proposed for the ApprovedAttachment D: Tax increment collections planned for the City's Urban Renewal DistrictsAttachment E: Classifications in Standard Pay GradesAttachment F: Non-represented Classifications in Standard Pay GradesAttachment G: Classifications in Non-Standard Pay GradesAttachment H: Pre-filed amendmentsAttachment I: Technical Correction Decision Package Report and Appropriation TablesCity Council will present and discuss budget adjustments and budget notes to be incorporated into the Approved Budget beginning on Monday, May 18, 2026. The Council will have the opportunity to make further amendments to the budget as part of the Adopted Budget process scheduled for first reading on June 10, 2026.

Meetings, motions, amendments, and votes3 meetings · 6 votes

Recorded amendments

May 20, 2026 · Passed

Motion to approve the report for the FY 2026-27 Approved Budget as amended: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (11): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith; Abstain (1): Dunphy)

May 18, 2026 · Recorded

Motion to make technical true-ups as shown in Technical Amendment 1: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (10): Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Nay (1): Kanal; Absent (1): Clark)

May 18, 2026 · Recorded

Motion to correct General Fund budget errors as shown in Technical Amendment 2: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Pirtle-Guiney. (Aye (11): Kanal, Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Absent (1): Clark)

May 18, 2026 · Continued

Motion to make Parks budget correction as shown in Technical Amendment 3: Moved by Avalos and seconded by Novick. (Aye (11): Kanal, Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Absent (1): Clark) Continued as amended to May 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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May 20, 2026 · Main · Recorded

Motion to approve the changes in Attachments B and C: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (11): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith; Abstain (1): Dunphy)

May 20, 2026 · Main · Passed

Motion to approve the report for the FY 2026-27 Approved Budget as amended: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (11): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith; Abstain (1): Dunphy)

May 20, 2026 · Main · Recorded

Motion to approve the tax levies: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Novick. (Aye (12): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy)

May 18, 2026 · Main · Passed

Motion to consider and approve the approved budget report: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. Vote not called.

May 18, 2026 · Amendment · Recorded

Motion to make technical true-ups as shown in Technical Amendment 1: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (10): Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Nay (1): Kanal; Absent (1): Clark)

May 18, 2026 · Amendment · Recorded

Motion to correct General Fund budget errors as shown in Technical Amendment 2: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Pirtle-Guiney. (Aye (11): Kanal, Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Absent (1): Clark)

May 18, 2026 · Amendment · Continued

Motion to make Parks budget correction as shown in Technical Amendment 3: Moved by Avalos and seconded by Novick. (Aye (11): Kanal, Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Absent (1): Clark) Continued as amended to May 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 20, 202611 yes

Motion to approve the changes in Attachments B and C: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Green. (Aye (11): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith; Abstain (1): Dunphy)

Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 20, 202611 yes

Motion to approve the report for the FY 2026-27 Approved Budget as amended: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Avalos. (Aye (11): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith; Abstain (1): Dunphy)

Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 20, 202612 yes

Motion to approve the tax levies: Moved by Kanal and seconded by Novick. (Aye (12): Kanal, Pirtle-Guiney, Ryan, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Clark, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy)

Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 18, 202610 yes · 1 no · 1 absent

Motion to make technical true-ups as shown in Technical Amendment 1: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Koyama Lane. (Aye (10): Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Nay (1): Kanal; Absent (1): Clark)

Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 18, 202611 yes · 1 absent

Motion to correct General Fund budget errors as shown in Technical Amendment 2: Moved by Dunphy and seconded by Pirtle-Guiney. (Aye (11): Kanal, Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Absent (1): Clark)

Meeting-level motion or recommendation · May 18, 202611 yes · 1 absent

Motion to make Parks budget correction as shown in Technical Amendment 3: Moved by Avalos and seconded by Novick. (Aye (11): Kanal, Ryan, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick, Green, Zimmerman, Avalos, Smith, Dunphy; Absent (1): Clark) Continued as amended to May 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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