Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Meeting

Regional Solutions Office

Governor Kate Brown

Metro Regional Solutions

Advisory Committee Meeting Representing Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties

Friday, April 16, 2021 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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6qqzkqGNJBxx4dpGR8Sr9aorrhjK53 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 1:00 PM Welcome / Introductions – Catherine Ciarlo, Metro Regional Solutions Advisory

Committee Convener. 1:10 PM Updated Regional Solutions Charter and Roster – Catherine Ciarlo, Metro Regional

Solutions Advisory Committee Convener and Raihana Ansary, Metro Regional Solutions Coordinator.

1:20 PM Public Comment. 1:30 PM Letter of Support Request from Mount Hood Community College – Catherine Ciarlo,

Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Convener and Lori Stegmann, Multnomah County Commissioner and Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Member.

1:35 PM Update on Regional Solutions Work – Raihana Ansary, Metro Regional Solutions

Coordinator.

Metro Economic Response Team

Metro Wildfire Economic Recovery Council

Governor’s Letter to State Agency Directors 1:40 PM Overview of Governor’s 10-Point Economic Recovery Plan and Guiding Principles –

Raihana Ansary, Metro Regional Solutions Coordinator. Catherine Ciarlo, Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Convener to facilitate advisory committee discussion.

What are the greatest challenges / opportunities for economic recovery in the metro region?

Which of the 10-Points in the Governor’s Economic Recovery Plan should be a priority for the Metro Region? Why?

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Governor Kate Brown

2:00 PM Overview of programmatic and project priorities for the Metro region – Raihana

Ansary, Metro Regional Solutions Coordinator. Catherine Ciarlo, Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Convener to facilitate advisory committee discussion.

Are there any programs or projects that are missing that you would like to see included to help inform the Governor’s prioritization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars?

2:45 PM Next Steps – Catherine Ciarlo, Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Convener. 3:00 PM Adjourn.


Governor Kate Brown

REGIONAL SOLUTIONS Metro Region (Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties) Charter – FINAL 2021

Background The Regional Solutions Program was adopted in statute in 2014 with the passage of HB 4015. Regional Solutions works with state agencies, local governments, public and private sectors, and philanthropic organizations to: identify regional priorities for community and economic development, develop and coordinate projects, solve problems and seize opportunities, and respond to needs as they emerge. Regional Solutions also serves as the Governor’s “boots on the ground” in the event of an emergency. During 2020, Oregonians were affected both by the global COVID-19 pandemic and unprecedented Labor Day wildfires. In response, Governor Brown deployed the Regional Solutions program to focus on COVID and wildfire response and recovery. Economic and community resilience and recovery, centered in equity, is central to the mission of the Regional Solutions program, whether it is in response to an economic downturn, epidemic, or natural disaster. Regional Solutions Advisory Committees (RSACs) Regional Solutions Advisory Committees are critical to advancing the region’s community and economic development goals, promoting economic resilience, and advancing the state’s Equity in Recovery Framework. The goals of this framework are to center equity as we work together to respond to and recover from the once in a century public health crisis and the 2020 wildfires. RSACs will center equity and economic opportunity in regional recovery and resilience priorities, project identification and implementation. The Advisory Committees will prioritize the extreme disparities and disproportionate impacts on black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), and other economically disadvantaged communities, including rural communities. Regional Solutions Teams include regional state agency representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Business Development Department, Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Land Conservation and Development, and Oregon Housing and Community Services. Other state agencies, Oregon Solutions, and Oregon Consensus (the state’s collaborative problem solving and dispute resolution organizations) participate as necessary. State agency team members are co-located in Regional Solutions Centers. Geographic Coverage The Metro Region includes Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.


Governor Kate Brown

Advisory Committee Membership The Executive Committee of the Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee consists of seven members appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The Executive Committee is comprised of:

One local convener who represents the region and who shall serve as the Advisory Committee Chairperson (Catherine Ciarlo, Active Transportation and Safety Division Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation)

One representative recommended by the League of Oregon Cities (vacant)

One representative recommended by the Association of Oregon Counties (Martha Schrader, Clackamas County Commissioner)

One person who represents local and regional business and industry (Monique Claiborne, President and CEO of Greater Portland Inc)

One person who represents philanthropic organizations (Chabre Vickers, Vice President, Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo )

Two representatives from community-based organizations and/or a tribal government (vacant) The Executive Committee members shall serve staggered terms of four years. In order to stagger these terms, three of the members appointed in 2021 will serve two-year terms with the remaining four serving four-year terms. Members may serve more than one term. The Executive Committee shall appoint additional Advisory Committee members in consultation with the Regional Solutions Coordinator. In selecting additional members, the goal is to ensure 25 percent representation from black, indigenous and people of color communities (BIPOC) and to maintain balanced membership from the public, private, tribal, philanthropic, workforce, and higher education sectors. The Executive Committee shall ensure that a county commissioner from each county is included as a Committee member. Additional members shall be appointed by a consensus of at least four out of the seven Executive Committee members. Committee appointees are authorized to participate fully in committee decision making and shall serve for staggered terms established by the Executive Committee at the time of their appointment. The full committee shall strive to make decisions by consensus (i.e. no one objects); where consensus cannot be reached, decisions will be made by a majority vote of the full committee. Advisory Committee Roles and Responsibilities

Identify priorities and projects to further community and economic recovery and resilience that address the needs of those most impacted by COVID/wildfires. (This focus will vary by region.)

Provide a forum for public, private, and civic sector stakeholders to discuss, understand, and leverage resources to ensure equity is at the center of the region’s recovery.

Identify critical business sectors and their response, recovery and resilience needs.

Increase diversity of representation and equity in regional and state discussions.

Consider, review, and recommend regional project implementation proposals.

Identify opportunities to connect local and philanthropic resources to advance regional projects.


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Consider, review, and recommend state policy and budget proposals to support recovery and resilience.

Advise the Coordinator and team on recovery and resilience priorities, integrating with local and regional efforts.

Advance equity in existing state programs.

Regional Solutions Team Roles and Responsibilities

Assist Advisory Committee in the identification of community and economic recovery and resilience priorities.

Advance equity in the implementation of state programs.

Identify agency resources to support projects that address Regional Solutions priorities.

Review and recommend regional project implementation proposals.

Identify, streamline, coordinate and track regulatory requirements and permitting processes related to Regional Solutions projects.

Monitor and coordinate requirements related to state funding that supports Regional Solutions projects.

Public Involvement All meeting information and materials for Regional Solutions Advisory Committees will be posted at http://www.regionalsolutions.oregon.gov. Meeting materials and agendas shall be posted at least 14 days prior to the meeting. Meetings will include an opportunity for public comment. Meeting Materials

An advance agenda shall be provided at least 14 days prior to the meeting.

For decision items, meeting materials will be posted with the agenda. Meeting Schedule

The Advisory Committee shall meet no less than twice a year. Meeting Minutes Minutes shall be taken for all Advisory Committee meetings and shall contain:

a list of all members present,

all motions, proposals, and resolutions proposed, and their disposition, and

results of all votes/decisions. Minutes will be posted on the Regional Solutions web page.

http://www.regionalsolutions.oregon.gov/


Governor Kate Brown

April 16, 2021

Congressman Earl Blumenauer

911 NE 11th Avenue; Suite 200

Portland, OR 97232

RE: Request for Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding for a Retractable Cover for Mt.

Hood Community College’s Outdoor Olympic-Size Pool

Dear Congressman Blumenauer: On behalf of Governor Kate Brown’s Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee, I express my enthusiastic support for the Mount Hood Community College Aquatics Center and their request for funding to build a retractable cover for their Olympic-size pool. The Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) Aquatics Center has been an important amenity for outer East Multnomah County since its inception in the early 1970’s. Not only is it a wonderful facility for families, but it is recognized as a premiere competition venue hosting local, national and international events. Regional Solutions is Governor Brown’s community and economic development program and we work with local and regional partners to advance their priority projects. Mt. Hood Community College’s Aquatics Center has been a major contributor to our local economy as it attracts swimmers and their families from across the country, who come here for a world class experience. At the same time, these visitors bring with them much needed tourist dollars filling hotels and restaurants. Many take the time to visit other nearby attractions such as the Columbia River Gorge Natural Scenic Area and Mount Hood National Forest. Businesses see a direct impact when an event is held at this location, especially being one of a few venues in East County that brings in a significant number of visitors. We see strengthening a proven destination as a way to support the needs of small businesses in the region, as visitors represent an important source of revenue.


Governor Kate Brown

For these reasons, we urge you to support MHCC’s efforts to make this outdoor Olympic-size pool a year-round destination by building a retractable cover for it. Thank you for your consideration and for all that you do to serve Oregonians. Sincerely, Catherine Ciarlo Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Convener

March 17, 2021

Dear Agency Directors,

As you know, the Regional Solutions program was adopted in statute in 2014 with the passage of HB

2014. This statute defines Regional Solutions as a key program to work across state agencies and with

local governments, the public and private sectors, and philanthropic organizations to: identify regional

priorities for community and economic development, develop and coordinate projects, solve problems

and seize opportunities, and respond to needs as they emerge. Regional Solutions also serves as my

“boots on the ground” in the event of an emergency.

During 2020, Oregonians were affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic, unprecedented wildfires, and

a clarion call for racial justice. In response, I deployed the Regional Solutions program to focus on COVID

and wildfire response and recovery. Economic and community resilience and recovery, centered in

equity, is central to the mission of the Regional Solutions program, whether it is in response to an

economic downturn, epidemic, or natural disaster.

Throughout the years, I have found the Regional Solutions program to be key to the success of our state

enterprise, and my reliance on the program over the past year has only reminded me of the need for a

strong Regional Solutions program. A strong program is only possible with a positive and effective

partnership between the program and your agencies.

As we begin to tackle the recovery from the past year, we need to remember that our communities,

businesses, and individual families are still struggling, and this struggle is disproportionately felt by

Black, Indigenous, Tribal, Latino, Latina, and Latinx, Pacific Islander, and people of color families and

BIPOC-owned businesses across our state. We must make sure that we get this recovery right. I am

calling on each of you to make sure there is a strong commitment from your agencies to our Regional

Solutions program. This commitment includes dedicated and accessible staff and innovation in

economic recovery that may not look like business as usual. We can only be successful in our recovery if

we work together with an eye toward the recovery of our communities, families, and businesses.

In the coming weeks, I will be rolling out my ten-point plan for economic recovery that will build on our

state enterprise, and the new federal funding that is coming through the American Rescue Plan. This

economic recovery plan will form the state’s response toward recovery and I look forward to the

Regional Solutions program working closely with your agencies on implementation. Additionally, the

Regional Solutions program will be working on economic recovery from a regional perspective.

Together, I know we can all work towards a stronger Oregon and I’m counting on your leadership as we

enter the next phase of recovery.

Sincerely,

Governor Kate Brown

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10-Point Economic Recovery Plan

Overview Oregon’s outlook for rapid economic recovery is strong; we have an opportunity to lead with equity in

our recovery efforts and not only support those who have kept our economy going, but to also lift up all

Oregonians in both rural and urban parts of the state. While communities of color have been most

impacted by the pandemic and wildfires in many ways, this action oriented 10-point plan will

strategically support these communities across the state.

10-Point Plan As the state recovers from the pandemic and historic wildfires, investments should align with the

following 10 actions. Some action items are already under way, and some will be targeted with the

state’s share of federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. These are noted as follows:

• B = In Governor’s Recommended Budget

• L = In current state bill under legislative consideration

• F = Will be targeted for investment with new federal funds from American Rescue Plan

Action #1: Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or

underemployed)

• Extend/expand unemployment benefits, direct cash transfers (LF)

• Expand Individual Development Accounts/wealth building strategies/financial literacy

opportunities (BLF)

• Provide funding for nonprofits at the front lines of the crisis (F)

Action #2: Reinvesting in innovative housing

• Turn commercial property into residential opportunity (F)

• Develop focused strategy for affordable housing for skilled + trade workers (BF)

• Stabilize renters and homeowners (BLF)

Action #3: Supporting resilient rural communities • Support local governments in planning and growth through economic development strategies

(F)

• Implement targeted forest health strategies (BLF)

• Invest in community colleges (F)

• Support our agriculture economy (LF)

Action #4: Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling)

• Target investments in workforce supports to BIPOC communities disproportionately impacted

by COVID-19 (career pathways, childcare, housing supports) (BF)

• Expand free Employment-Related Daycare for 12 months (BF)

• Support the caring economy (BF)

Action #5: Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development) • Provide upskill/reskill opportunities to move individuals out of poverty (F)

• Help women get back into the workforce (F)

• Lean in on strategies to address the talent pipeline (see STEM Education Plan)

• Amplify new voices to support workforce development (BLF)

Action #6: Getting small business back on its feet • Provide additional business relief; strategies related to Main Streets and downtown

revitalization (BLF)

• Provide ongoing technical assistance (BF)

• Provide outreach/development for businesses on the cusp of closing (F)

Action #7: Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

• Broadband investments, urban + rural (BLF)

• Traditional economic development investments for underserved communities: water, roads,

wastewater, stormwater, ports (BLF)

• Local government services as infrastructure (resiliency/preparedness) (F)

Action #8: Oregonians investing in Oregon • Implement BIPOC business strategy (non-profits/giving campaigns) (F)

• Implement hardest hit businesses strategy (F)

• Support opportunities for Oregonians to directly invest in Oregon-based companies through

venture capital funding models (support for angel investors) (BLF)

Action #9: Safely Reopening Oregon’s economy

• Promote and enable safe in-state travel (F)

• Highlight Oregon on an international platform with sporting events over the next two years

(BLF)

• Support business clusters moving from shutdown to reopening (BLF)

Action #10: Innovation in Manufacturing • Enhance R+D and innovation across universities and industry (BF)

• Support inclusive innovation and entrepreneurial development by targeting talent from rural

and historically underrepresented communities (BF)

• Incentivize manufacturing and traded-sector expansions (BF)

Investment Criteria for American Rescue Plan Funds

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) offers Oregon the ability to turn around its economy from the impacts

of the pandemic. With this historic relief package, we have the opportunity to revitalize and rebuild our

economies — and our communities — with equity and fairness at the center. With these goals in mind,

Governor Brown has laid out the following principles that will be used when making decisions regarding

ARP investments.

Principles

We have an opportunity to make a big impact, and we should do that. The investment plan should be

focused on big problems that we can make a dent in to help Oregon recover from the pandemic.

We should address the disparities that were exacerbated by the pandemic. Helping women, BIPOC

communities, and those who were disproportionately harmed by the pandemic and the natural

disasters of 2020 should drive decision-making.

We should make Oregon more resilient. The pandemic and historic wildfires showed weaknesses in our

infrastructure and society that we should work to shore up.

We should maximize the economic impact these dollars have on recovery this year. If we act smart,

we can narrowly target our investments, leveraging other dollars or leaning on strategies that we

know will maximize our investment.

We should invest in programs where the pandemic has shown us there is a better way. We saw the

deficiencies and challenges of our childcare system, our housing support network, and other parts of the

safety net during the pandemic, and we should invest in innovation that can improve these critical

services.

These are one-time funds. To the extent possible, investments made should not increase ongoing or

roll-up costs for the state. Use some federal money to balance the budget, but don’t spend down

reserves on top of one-time money.

Public accountability and participation will be key. These funds are game-changing in size and scope,

and the public needs to see — and inform — how these dollars will work for them.

ARPA Programmatic and Project Priority Submittals, Metro Region, Details

# Project or Program Sponsor

Project County (ex. Wasco County) (Put N/A for statewide programmatic items)

Oregon House of Representative District (ex. House District 59, Representative Daniel Bonham) (Put N/A for statewide programs)

Project or Program Name Program or Project Project or Program Description Project or Program contact (Name and email)

Project or program readiness : is this project in an adopted plan? Has a feasibility study been conducted? Other indicators of readiness

Regional Solutions Region

Total Project or Program

Cost

Funding Request

Governor's Ten Point Plan Alignment

In a few sentences, please describe how the project or program serves black, Indigenous and people of color, Native American populations and other underserved populations, including rural.

Additional Project or Program Notes

1 Business for a Better Portland

Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas

N/a Small Business Coordination Program

Program The Small Business Coordination program would create capacity to support BIPOC businesses, rural small businesses, and other small businesses in sectors that lack representation in conventional trade associations. The home organization, Business for a Better Portland aims to continue planning a convening and connecting role that is supportive of colleagues at BIPOC chambers, CDFIs and CDFI credit unions, technical assistance providers, and entrepreneur support organizations.

Ashley Henry [email protected]

This program aligns with recommendations in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #1 (Help Small Businesses Recover and Grow). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization.

Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

150,000 $75,000 Getting small business back on its feet

This collaborative model has already resulted in strong collaborations among BIPOC chambers, CDFIs and CDFI credit unions, technical assistance providers and economic development districts.

This project/program was submitted by the Greater Portland Economic Development District due to its alignment with the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan, its framework, and its approved recommendations. https://greaterportlandinc.com/assets/documents/Recovery%20Plan/Greater-Portland-Economic-Recovery-Plan.pdf

2 Child Care Resource & Referral

N/A N/A Shared Services for Child Care Businesses

Program Shared services expansion to provide access to an additional 20 - 30 child care businesses and to provide accounting/tax prep/legal consulting services to the alliance. This approach embodies an innovative shift in traditional child care business practices with a model designed to address the current financial challenges and associated supply inadequacies of child care services, holding promise to ensure that more stable, high-quality child care slots are available and accessible to families in Oregon.

Christine Waters, [email protected]

This program aligns with recommendations in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #3 (Support Families and Children). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization.


$3,145,000 $3,145,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Getting small business back on its feet

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted communities of color and low-income families, which are the same families with the least access to affordable, quality child care options that align with their needs and cultural values. Pre-COVID, small businesses and child care programs owned and operated by women and people of color had less access to capital and resources than mainstream/large programs, and these disparities have only widened as the pandemic has progressed. This proposal would directly support child care providers and families in BIPOC and low-income communities.

This project/program was submitted by the Greater Portland Economic Development District due to its alignment with the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan, its framework, and its approved recommendations.https://greaterportlandinc.com/assets/documents/Recovery%20Plan/Greater-Portland-Economic-Recovery-Plan.pdf

3 City of Beaverton Washington County

House District 26, Representative Courtney Neron; House District 27, Representative Sheri Schouten; House District 28, Representative WInsvey Campos; House District 33, Representative Maxine Dexter; House District 34, Representative Ken Helm

Welcome Home Beaverton Program The homeownership dream in Beaverton is becoming only that, especially for our Black, Indigenous, Communities of Color, and Native American residents. Beaverton, as a city that thrives on its diversity, wants to ensure safe housing is available at all income levels, and that families can remain in Beaverton, with special focus on Black, Indigenous, Communities of Color, and Native American residents who have been historically underrepresented. This project works to address the homeownership challenge from the supply side through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and homebuilders to increase the supply of starter homes available to first time homebuyers. It also utilizes some funds to support Proud Ground’s acquisition of existing housing stock in Beaverton, with a particular focus on Washington County single-family public housing that is slated for sale.

Javier Mena, Affordable Housing Manager, City of Beaverton ([email protected]).

Increasing homeownership investment and opportunities are part of the City of Beaverton’s 5-year Housing Action Plan approved by Council. Over the past several years, the City has invested – and continues to invest – both Community Development Block Grant funds as well as general fund dollars to support homeownership through borrower assistance programs in partnership with Proud Ground and the Portland Housing Center. These programs focus on Black, Indigenous, Communities of Color, and Native American communities. The challenge with this approach is that there is very limited supply of houses for sale at the price point accessible to households at or below 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The city is looking to expand homeownership opportunities by focusing on the supply of affordable homes. Through acquisition of vacant and/or developable land, and partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and home builders, the program would fund the creation of affordable homes. These new homes would be made available to Proud Ground, Portland Housing Center, and/or Habitat for Humanity clients. In addition, there are four single family homes in the city of Beaverton owned by the Housing Authority of Washington County’s Public Housing portfolio that are slated for sale. In order to permanently preserve the affordability of these homes and afford home ownership opportunities, the city proposes to assist Proud Ground borrowers to acquire these four houses.


$4.65 million ($1 million

acquisition; $3.25 million construction

costs; $400,000 Proud Ground

Borrower Acquisition

Assistance). The estimated costs

represent investment for

13 new homeownership homes, with an

average subsidy of $75,000 per

home, and 4 new Land Trust

acquisitions with an average subsidy of

$100,000 per home.

$2,400,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing

The minority homeownership gap is not only real but widening due to impacts of the housing recession and most recently the pandemic effects. This gap resulted from deliberate government and industry actions over the last century. In order to address this gap, we must be intentional in prioritizing Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Native American communities through financial literacy and homebuyer education. This training provides the foundation needed for a successful homeownership experience. Marketing of housing opportunities to these residents is also a critical component to ensure the underserved receive the benefit of this program. The City and its partners are committed to these efforts.



Downtown Beaverton Stormwater Management and Stream Enhancement Program

Program The Downtown Beaverton Stormwater Management and Stream Enhancement Program is a program that will maximize multiple public policy goals to create or enhance parks and public spaces; increase and protect natural habitats; restore floodplain functions, while minimizing potential building damage; reduce erosion in streams; restore beneficial uses of rivers and streams; stimulate redevelopment of low density, low quality land use; create a nature connection for people in an urban environment which fosters better social and mental well being; create an equitable cost sharing for the projects between the City and developments; and contribute to a sense of place and community.

The program will consist of an adopted stormwater strategy (approved by our partner agency – Clean Water Services) that will result in a series of capital and development projects to be constructed.

Jody Yates, Site Development Manager ([email protected]) and Geoff Hunsaker, City Engineer ([email protected])

The stormwater strategy work is underway, and a list of preliminary capital projects identified. These identified capital projects are being evaluated for their ability to achieve the goals and values of the program in addition to other feasibility facets such as cost and land availability. An adopted plan is anticipated in late Fall 2021 with incorporation of the Capital Projects in the City’s annual update and stormwater master plan. Historical development in downtown Beaverton has not included Beaverton Creek as an amenity. Early developments moved the creek into pipes to gain additional developable land. Most developments in the past 20 years have their ‘back door’ to the Creek and result in the community not having access to or even awareness of the Creek. With a capital infusion, the City of Beaverton can acquire lands, partner with private development, and begin to implement the capital projects associated with the Downtown Beaverton Stormwater Management and Stream Enhancement Program. The capital projects associated with this program will result in a healthier stream habitat, restore floodplain functions, create public access to the Creek and stimulate redevelopment of low density, low quality land use by removing a development impediment. Downtown Beaverton is well-served by transit, including the Tri-Met Red and Blue Lines. In order to create transit-oriented development proximate to the station areas, creative approaches such as this program are


$15.15 million $5,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

The City of Beaverton and, more specifically, Central Beaverton (where the Downtown Beaverton Stormwater Management and Stream Enhancement Program is located) has a large Hispanic population and a high rate of poverty. Metro data indicates this area has 40-57% persons who identify as BIPOC, and 13-25% in poverty with a household median income of $37,000-$53,000. The Respiratory Hazard Index is 0.52.

The program concept and development have support from Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District, TriMet and Clean Water Services. Clean Water Services, the area’s water resources and management utility, and Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District are serving on the program technical advisory team. Local businesses and property owners would have an incentive to redevelop if their stormwater management is known and addressed subregionally. Redevelopment could bring more affordable housing into an area well served by mass transit.

5 City of Beaverton N/A N/A Rural Oregon Startup Challenge Program Create a sustainable mechanism for providing investment in and mentoring of statewide rural startups that have scalability business model potential to drive rural Oregon economic growth.

There is a common belief that the only business ideas that exist in rural Oregon are for small, local service businesses. With our state-wide Virtual Incubation Program, we've seen that this is not true. There are entrepreneurs in rural Oregon with growth-business ideas. But they live in environment that does not have a growth-entrepreneur ecosystem which means they have limited access to capital and, even worse, limited access to the assistance they need to learn how to more effectively access capital. And there are no programs for rural entrepreneurs that provide that initial seed funding that allows them to prove that they can take a small investment and create value. To make it worse, there is typically no local understanding among rural economic development organizations how to address these challenges.

The Rural Oregon Startup Challenge addresses these barriers facing rural entrepreneurs by (1) Funding the local program champions that understands startups and startup funding so the critical knowledge needed to get a program started is available locally. (2) Providing the mentoring and support that entrepreneurs need to understand entrepreneurship and to understand startup fund-raising. (3) Providing that initial seed funding to give entrepreneurs the chance to prove they can utilize funding wisely to grow their business. (4) Providing, when the time is right, introductions to other investor groups and coaching on how to pitch those groups to provide rural Oregon entrepreneurs with a pathway to the follow-on funding they need to grow their business.

Steve Morris, [email protected]

Based on successes by OTBC and SEDCOR Statewide $5 million $5,000,000 Supporting resilient rural communities

This program will benefit rural communities and rural entrepreneurs, including Native American entrepreneurs. Rural Oregon does have entrepreneurs with growth business ideas, and rural Oregon economies sorely need to convert these ideas into businesses that create economic growth and prosperity. But access to capital and access to mentoring in rural Oregon has has always been a chronic and system problem that requires a fundamentally different approach to create an investment model that works for rural entrepreneurship. We believe we've created such a model in the Beaverton Startup Challenge - and approach that SEDCOR has successfully duplicated in their startup investment program.

To accomplish this requires a bold investment - investment in local champions and investment to create the initial investment funds that can be used to demonstrate initial success. This is a proven model. Initial success leads to a broader set of local investors and encourages more local entrepreneurs to pursue their growth-business ideas. It requires initial investment, but creates a prosperity-creation engine that makes financial sense for a local economic development entity to support - just as the City of Beaverton and SEDCOR support their startup challenge programs.

Creating success and creating the local expertise to take over management of the program will take time, which is why we are requesting 5

With the 6-year success of the Beaverton Startup Challenge we've proven that small investments in promising startups, combined with mentoring, can yield incredibly positive results. In the first 5 years of the program, startups converted $250K in government funding to more than $35 million in follow-on funding, providing more than 100X leverage to the public investment. Leveraging OTBC's success in Beaverton, SEDCOR successfully raised their fund and we are confident they too will have impressive results to show. The key has been to fund a local champion for the program to reach out to local investors and local entrepreneurs and to provide enough initial funding of the rural investment funds to ensure a strong start to the startup investment program. Availability of funding encourages more local entrepreneurship that leads to additional deal flow for the local investors, and that in turn helps feed the growth of the local economy. Entrepreneurs drive the majority of job growth in Oregon. By creating a working mechanism for investing in rural entrepreneurs, rural Oregon can share in more of that job, and economic, growth.

6 City of Beaverton and Oregon Technology Business Center (OTBC)

Washington County


Support for Innovative Startups and Emerging Nonprofits

Program The City of Beaverton is seeking funds to solidify and expand the role of the Oregon Technology Business Center (OTBC) as a statewide resource for innovative startups and to launch a new non-profit incubator concept. The non-profit incubator would help individuals in the early development phase of establishing non-profit organizations that are looking for assistance in fiscal oversight, program design and start-up. Selected individuals and organizations would receive technical assistance in their design, strategic planning, financial planning, and systems development. The incubator would provide training on essential skills and information one needs to run a non-profit organization. Assistance would take the form of training and mentoring on topics such as grant writing, program planning and design, partnership development, resource acquisition, organization management, nonprofit filing, and financial management.

This incubator would be operated in conjunction with OTBC, which has a long history of assisting entrepreneurs statewide with company formation, incubation, and acceleration. OTBC has been in operation since 2004 and currently provides mentoring, flexible office space, workshops, networking and residency programs. OTBC’s signature program, the Beaverton Startup Challenge, is one of the most successful in the State of Oregon, providing financial and technical support to five companies every year. The city has been a key partner in the Beaverton Startup Challenge, providing financial support and other resources. This program has resulted in highly diverse cohorts of business start-ups which is reflective of the Beaverton community.

Currently the City of Beaverton contributes $210,000 in direct financial support and serves as a sponsor of OTBC services and programming. These services, combined with the high-level expertise of the Board Members and Directors of OTBC, will translate very well into helping non-profits. Further technical and programmatic support will be incorporated from other non-profit assistance organizations, like Vision Action Network, locally, and the Non-Profit Association of Oregon.

Much like innovative start-ups, charitable organizations are significant to the Oregon economy and it is important to understand that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn caused significant damage to non-profit programming, funding, and operations. The proposed incubator will work with leadership of non-profits to help refine their business models, reposition their work and reintegrate their organizations to achieve economic stability and maximize their impact.

The City of Beaverton and OTBC are proud of their work with emerging businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups and is excited for the opportunity to expand and diversify these services to non-profits. We know during the pandemic many people saw the gaps within existing social cause or advocacy support systems and took it upon themselves to

Mike Williams, Economic Development Manager, City of Beaverton ([email protected]).

This program (OTBC and the Nonprofit Incubator) is an adopted Beaverton City Council Priority for fiscal 2021-2022. The City of Beaverton is a primary benefactor of OTBC and provides over $210,000 a year in operating and programmatic support to the organization. Under the leadership and guidance of Jim McCreight, Dinah Adkins, and the OTBC Board, we are confident in OTBC’s ability to implement this Non-Profit Incubator. Jim McCreight, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at OTBC, has helped found six companies, served as the Chair of the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce and was formerly the President of the Museum Trustee Association. Dinah Adkins, one of the Board Members, has a long history of incubation expertise. She served as the President and CEO of the National Business Incubation Association for 21 years. Previously, she served as a founding staff and manager of the Ohio University Innovation Center, a campus-based incubator, from its inception in 1982 until 1989. The City of Beaverton and OTBC are also actively pursuing guidance and partnerships with other non-profit support networks as part of this project. This includes the Non-Profit Association of Oregon and Vision Action Network, which is based in Washington County.


$4.2 million $3,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Getting small business back on its feet, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Innovation in manufacturing

The criteria for selection of nonprofits for the incubator will prioritize Black, Indigenous, People of Color -led and -serving nonprofits as well as those that serve the LGBTQ+ and disability communities. More leaders from historically marginalized communities need the opportunity to create or refine their organization to meet new demands, achieve greater impact and serve the community in expanded ways. Further, as boards and staff of these non-profit organizations shift power to greater representation of the community they serve, that community receives more culturally-appropriate and responsive actions defined by their community’s needs.

OTBC has a strong track record of serving rural communities through its Virtual Incubation Program and its Rural Oregon Startup Challenge.

7 City of Fairview Multnomah County

Rep. Chris Gorsek

Program: Fairview Strong: Assistance for Business Costs, Commercial/Residential Utilities, and Families with K-12 Kids

Program Note: This is the second of two program submissions for the City of Fairview. We will be submitting a third program submission this week, as well as project submissions.The City of Fairview is a municipality of about 9,500 people on three square miles in East Multnomah County at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge. City of Fairview administrators plan to revive our Fairview Strong program, launched last year in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic crisis. The program focused on aiding small businesses and was funded by the CARES Act, and we had a separate program focused on assisting residential and commercial customers with utility payments that were funded by the CARES Act and a small match of Fairview General Fund money. This year, the program will combine these two prongs and add aid to the local school district, Reynolds School District 7 (RSD7).FAIRVIEW STRONG GRANT 1: Small Business Assistance: Grant 1 will be split into the Business Community Relief and Restaurant Reset grants. Business Community Relief: Grant ATotal $90,000 ($4,500 to $18,000) When: Open for two months, either May and June, June and July, or July and August, depending on when funding becomes available.The Business Community Relief Grant is a grant open to all business owners in the City of Fairview. This includes home occupation businesses, sole proprietors, general partnerships, LLC’s, corporations, and 501(c)(3)s. Passive real estate holders will not be eligible to apply. Owners of chain and franchise establishments must live in Fairview with a business that is located in Fairview and are eligible for a $4,500 award only. The grant is for businesses that COVID-19 has negatively impacted. Most local businesses are sole proprietor establishments.

oGrant award $4,500 to $18,000 0-5 Employees = $4,500 6-10 Employees = $5,500 *If applying for 6+ employees, submit Form 132 11-15 Employees = $6,500 16-20 Employees = $8,000 21-25 Employees = $10,000 25-30 Employees = $14,000 31-35 Employees = $16,000 36-40+ Employees = $18,000 oUse of funds: Funds can be used for inventory, working capital (rent, payroll, utilities), and equipment. oEligibility: Business owners need to demonstrate that they experienced a financial loss due to COVID-19. The total

amount received in PPP, EIDL, Business Oregon grants, and Fairview Utility Relief program will be subtracted from

Jillian Daley [email protected] and Nolan Young [email protected]

Our mission is clear: The City of Fairview’s mission aligns with the State and Federal Governments to support our businesses and residents in their time of need, to serve them as best as we can to move through the pandemic in an equitable and economically viable way. Like the State and Federal Governments, the City of Fairview also will have a focus on the most heavily impacted groups, BIPOC and low-income groups. That is because we have one of the largest representations of minorities in East County and have seen the impact this pandemic has had upon those we serve, also including those who were already struggling financially. We know who will benefit from this plan: small businesses (less than 50 people with priority to those with 15 or fewer= employees), people in Fairview who are struggling to pay residential or commercial utilities, and diverse, low-income families whose K-12 children qualify for free or reduced lunch. We have a strategic plan: We have a working plan, having executed separate business assistance and utilities programs last year. We have also connected with the School District to offer feedback regarding our new plan to include schools in the third portion of our initiative. We have the School District’s backing. Leadership/Collaborators: This program has received approval from the Fairview City Administrator and has backing from the Fairview City Council. There is capacity for its administration with the support of a full-time Grant Administrator hired through the PSU


We anticipate that the project

will provide: $120,000 to businesses, $60,000 in

utilities assistance, and $32,000 to local

schools for a total of:

$212,000. The City of Fairview

intends to support this project with

$5,000 to businesses, $15,000 in

utilities assistance, and

$2,000 to schools, a major

investment for our small

community. The total cost in

American Rescue Plan Act

funds would be $190,000,

$115,000 for businesses,

$190,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This program will support recovery efforts in a diverse area that has been adversely hit by COVID-19.

COVID has unfairly impacted Black Indigenous People of Color: Racially/ethnically diverse people have been disproportionately impacted by COVID and the City of Fairview has a more racially diverse area than the state average. Multnomah County and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) have repeatedly stated that COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). For example, 11% of the population in Multnomah County is Hispanic/Latinx, but Hispanic people constitute 28% of the COVID cases in that County, while Caucasians comprise 72% of the population and 40% of the COVID cases. In OHA’s age-adjusted table assessing the impact on race, for every Caucasian person who died, there were 15.2 Pacific Islanders, 2.7 Black and African American people, 1.2 Asians, 3.1 American Indian/Alaska Native people, and 2.3 multi-racial individuals who died. Possibly because of its diverse make-up, COVID has impacted Fairview residents’ health more than in other areas: There have been 778 COVID cases in Fairview's 97024 ZIP, 8.1% of the City's 9,657 person population. Oregon had 167,128 cases, almost 4% of its total population of 4,217,737. Fairview's rate is twice as high. One of Fairview’s largest employers, Townsend Farms, had one of the largest outbreaks of

We know our community is suffering and would deeply appreciate your help to offer succor. Thank you kindly for your assistance!

8 City of Fairview and City of Wood Village

Multnomah County

Rep. Chris Gorsek

PlayEast Recreation Initiative: Direct Service to Low-Income Diverse Communities to Improve Health

Program Note: This is the third of three submissions for the City of Fairview. It is our final program submission, although we have also submitted projects this week.

Launched in 2017 as a three-year pilot, PlayEast is a collaborative recreational initiative sponsored by the Cities of Fairview and Wood Village and supported by Reynolds School District 7 (RSD7). Renewed with a three-year intergovernmental agreement last year, PlayEast’s mission is to bring recreational activities to the underserved youth in RSD7 in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Cities of Fairview and Wood Village are racially and ethnically diverse municipalities with a high percentage of lower-income residents.

There are other sports leagues in the East Multnomah County area, but entry fees alone start at $75 (not counting uniforms and equipment) and act as a barrier to low-income families. In addition, not every student can afford school-based options, which also include equipment costs, uniforms, transportation, and fees.

PlayEast offers a lower-cost solution that includes scholarships, with classes ranging from $30 to $69 (supplies and equipment included), with the help of funds from the Cities and local sponsors and some supplies from RSD7. Classes include soccer, basketball, cheerleading, physical education, parent-child yoga, art, and more. But right now, with RSD7 only opening this April with hybrid (in-person/remote learning options), PlayEast is more needed than ever.

To better serve our underserved, diverse youths in a time of need and mindful of growing rates of obesity, PlayEast intends to expand our offerings to bring the crucial physical education to the kids in low-income areas in both cities with a cargo-style van outfitted with recreational equipment. We also plan to expand soccer, volleyball, and basketball programming over the next three years. PlayEast’s two new proposed initiatives will enhance its efforts to meet the recreational needs of its target audience, underserved youth in a diverse, low-income area caught in the eye of a pandemic and economic maelstrom impacting their physical health and well-being.

1)PlayEast currently offers a range of athletic activities, but the program is dependent on facilities that RSD7 operates and cannot always reach as many underserved children as staff would like. One economical way to expand facilities would be to add a cargo-style van that has the ability to bring recreation, art, and music supplies directly to locations that are convenient for low-income children. The program could also better serve the community if it had greater access to resources. An investment in a cargo-style van and in various recreational equipment (volleyballs and nets, basketballs, soccer balls and temporary goals etc.), music (instruments or stands that make them mobile), and art supplies, would allow PlayEast to continue to offer these types of activities more independently and to bring the activities directly to the kids who need them most.

Jillian Daley [email protected] and Jairo Rios-Campos [email protected]

Our mission is clear: The City of Fairview’s mission aligns with the State and Federal Governments to support our businesses and residents in their time of need, to serve them as best as we can to move through the pandemic in an equitable and economically viable way for people of all races and ethnicities. Like the State and Federal Governments, the City of Fairview also will have a focus on the most heavily impacted groups, BIPOC and low-income groups. That is because we have one of the largest representations of minorities in East County and have seen the impact this pandemic has had upon those we serve, also including those who were already struggling financially. We know who will benefit from this plan: diverse, low-income families with children who are in kindergarten through eighth grade. We have a strategic plan: We have a working proposal. Leadership/Collaborators: This program has received approval from the Fairview and Wood Village City staffs and has backing from the Fairview City Council and Wood Village City Council. There is capacity for this program’s administration with the support of a full-time Grant Administrator and Recreation Program Manager. We also have support from Reynolds School District 7. Budget: We have a working understanding of program costs and an existing budget for the program. This program funding would expand the existing PlayEast initiative.


The cargo-style van and

recreational equipment would cost

$40,000 and the three-year

expansion of programming in

the areas of soccer,

volleyball, and basketball, with staffing (6 part-

time coaches) and essential

equipment, would cost $110,000.

$150,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development)

This program will support recovery efforts in a diverse area that has been adversely hit by COVID-19.

COVID has unfairly impacted Black Indigenous People of Color: The U.S. Census indicates that about 18% of Fairview’s population is Latinx/Hispanic, a population that COVID has hit especially hard. Multnomah County records indicate that 11% of the County’s population is Hispanic/Latinx, but Hispanic people have constituted 28% of the COVID cases in the County, while Caucasians comprise 72% of the population but have accounted for 40% of the COVID cases.

Here are the other percentages in Fairview, higher in almost every area versus the state average, according to the U.S. Census’s 2019 forecast: 5.7% Black/African American (2.2% statewide), 2% American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8% statewide), 2.2% Asian (4.9% statewide), 3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (0.5% statewide), 3% two or more races (4% statewide), 18% Hispanic/Latinx (13.4% statewide), 66.3% white alone and not Hispanic (75.1% statewide). The percentage of white people in Oregon is 86.7%, but in Fairview it is 78.4%.

Fairview has a population of 9,657, according to the U.S. Census, and while Wood Village is too small to be included in the U.S. Census, the

We know that our community is struggling right now and want to do our part to provide support. Thank you kindly for your assistance.

9 City of Gresham Multnomah County

House District 50, Representative Ruiz; House District 49, Representative Hudson

East Metro Outreach, Prevention, Intervention (EMOPI)

Program East Metro Outreach, Prevention, Intervention (EMOPI) invests in a culturally-responsive program to address root causes of youth violence. Gresham and community partners have found that the best way to address rising violence is via culturally-responsive partnerships that provide outreach, prevention, and early intervention services to youth. Gresham has a strong network of organizations already doing great work that are in need of further investment. The City of Gresham will be able to provide a 30% match to the requested $2,000,000, including all administrative and contracting needs.

Brian Monberg; [email protected]

This new program is an adopted Council priority, and leverages City staff within the Office of Neighborhood and Community Engagement (ONCE), as well as existing relationships with community based organizations.


$2,600,000. Funding

includes: $500,000

annually for outreach

services by 4 full-time outreach

workers; $100,000

annually for social

engagement for youth in high-

risk areas; $400,000

annually for case

management and intervention

services for highest-risk youth. 30% match from

Gresham.

$2,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed)

Gresham is one of the youngest and most diverse communities in Oregon. More than 34% of our population are residents of color, and there are over 29,000 residents under the age of 20. Our diversity is a strength and an asset, but unfortunately, Gresham residents experience significant challenges with poverty and have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are more total people in poverty in East Multnomah County than in the 24 counties outside of the Willamette Valley combined. More than a third of renting households in Gresham are severely rent burdened, and over one in five households receive SNAP/Food Assistance—a rate nearly doubles the Portland Metro Area. Of the 6 zip codes in the Portland Metro Area with more than 2,000 COVID cases, 5 of them are within Gresham. These disparities have been heightened with a historical lack of funding in East County commensurate with the population, and by the fact that many service providers are in Portland and provide less access in East County. Investments are needed to address these disparities, done in partnership with culturally responsive community organizations that can provide supports for housing, economic development, and recreation. The City of Gresham has innovative partnerships in place that will greatly benefit from a state investment.



Housing Technical Assistance & Down Payment Support

Program Housing technical assistance and down payment support. Gresham’s Welcome Home Program provides technical assistance to first time home buyers and utilizes federal funds from the Home Investments Partnership (HOME) program to partner with Portland Housing Center and provide down payment and closing costs. The interest and demand for this program exceed our available resources. In Gresham, approximately 25% of African American households own a home, versus 58% of White households. Latinx households have an ownership rate (42%) that is also considerably below White households.


Yes, part of existing program within City Community Development. The City partners with HUD funding and community based organizations to implement.


$2,400,000. Funding

includes: $1.5M for direct

assistance to households; $500,000 to

organizations for technical support.

Gresham 20% match





Small Business Grant Assistance

Program Small business grants to support small businesses, particularly BIPOC owned businesses, to assist in retail recovery. Small business is the lifeblood of Gresham’s historic downtown and Rockwood communities, but many businesses have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. In 2020, Gresham offered 3 rounds of grant assistance to small businesses that were over-subscribed. Businesses in Gresham critically need additional grant funds. Funding will also go to culturally-responsive organizations to provide technical assistance and support. State funds are leveraged by the Gresham implementation of HUD funds.


Yes, part of existing program within City Community Development. Successfully provided three rounds of small business grants in 2020.


$2,400,000. Funding

includes: $1.5M for direct

assistance to small business;

$500,000 to organizations for

technical support.

$400,000 (20%) match from

Gresham

$2,000,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy


12 City of Hillsboro n/a n/a Special Public Works Fund Program An Infrastructure Finance Authority (IFA) program within Business Oregon, at a high level the SPWF is a revolving loan program that can be an impactful component of large financing plans for big infrastructure projects. An investment of this magnitude would leverage federal and local resources and likely make the SPWF self-sustaining. We would recommend this investment have a focus on infrastructure projects that improve resiliency for earthquakes and for climate change impacts (wildfires, droughts, floods) in addition to a focus on business recruitment and expansion.

[email protected]

This is an active state program, the request is for more funding to support the program

Statewide $100 to $150 million

$150,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

Any funding spent on infrastructure improvements targeted at resiliency projects has a positive impact on all communities including the BIPOC community.

13 City of Hillsboro N/A N/A Workforce and Apprenticeship Programs

Program This is an opportunity to up-skill the thousands of Oregonians who lost work in the service sector and position them for careers in family-wage jobs. The Biden Jobs Plan also calls for massive national investments in workforce programs, so this could be an opportunity to invest early and grow programing with further federal investment.

[email protected]

There are many ongoing workforce efforts locally, regionally, and statewide. The idea here would be to focus resources to start to grow programming that gets us well positioned for federal investment in workforce development.

Statewide $10 - $20 million

$20,000,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development)

Covid-19 has been shown to have disproportionally impacted the BIPOC community not only in jobs lost but the disease itself. Investment in workforce development at this scale and linked to incoming federal funding will work towards creation of family wage jobs thru career job training. A successful program would allow training for many including those in the BIPOC community with an intentional focus on creating long term family wages and career jobs.

14 City of Hillsboro N/A N/A Landlord Compensation Fund and Commercial Rent Fund

Program Budget to recapitalize both funds if/when needed. The right dollar amount is unknown at this time without knowing the success of the existing program, but ensuring these programs continue to be operable will help main street businesses and vulnerable community members pay back what we believe to be significant debt from inability to pay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[email protected]

Program is already in place, this would just extend the program

Statewide Unknown at this timie

Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Getting small business back on its feet

In addition to renter's assistance, by continuing to provide Landlord relief and commercial rent relieve, it will allow for businesses and members of the BIPOC and other communities to stay in business or in their homes by providing relieve to the landlords who have also been impacted by renters inability to pay rent at all or in a timely manner.

15 City of Portland Multnomah County

N/A Violence prevention for out-of-school and unemployed youth and previously incarcerated adults

Program Invest in violence prevention through youth mentoring, out-of-school activities, employment and workforce training, and wraparound supports for people at risk of violence, including youth who are out of work and school and individuals who were released from jail early due to COVID.

Stacy Cowan, [email protected]

The City is actively working to scale up investments in these areas, and has existing community partners that it is working with to expand. The City passed an ordinance to make additional investments in gun violence prevention, and is working with partners to create the expansion plan.


$5 million $2,000,000 Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development)

This investment would be focused on BIPOC communities that are disproportionately experiencing impacts of violence and economic and social dislocation due to COVID-19. The City’s will work with culturally specific community organizations who are best positioned to serve the needs of those individuals who are most at risk of violence.

The City will partner with culturally specific, community-based organizations.


N/A Local Business District Revitalization and Activation

Program Invest in business and neighborhood clean-up through partnership with arts organizations and community partners to mitigate and deter vandalism, un-board businesses and blighted buildings, activate retail spaces and corridors and pick up trash with a focus on neighborhoods that are disproportionately impacted by business closure and crime. This project would also take a multi- pronged approach to graffiti abatement including removing graffiti and cleaning up businesses, installing community art installations to deter graffiti and mobilizing a volunteer corps.


In partnership with business districts, environmental nonprofits, community leadership, the City has developed strategies to support business impacted by the pandemic including expanding trash collection, deterring dumping and reducing the impact of people living outside because they are experiencing houselessness.


$2.5 million $1,000,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This investment would be focused on neighborhoods that are disproportionately experiencing impacts of economic and social dislocation due to COVID-19. The City will work with BIPOC-led community groups and organizations to support BIPOC-owned facilities and businesses.

The City is actively working to scale up investments in these areas, and has existing community partners that it is working with to expand. The City will partner with culturally specific, community-based organizations, arts organizations, and business partners.


N/A Acquisition funding for Affordable Housing & Shelter Development

Program This is a revolving loan fund for acquisition of real estate assets in the form of a bridge loan for either redevelopment or repositioning as Affordable Housing through a partner agency like Network for Oregon Affordable Housing, including acquisitions of properties that could be used as shelters pending redevelopment for affordable housing. Programs are currently operational but would need expanded resources to capitalize on current market opportunities.


The City’s previous investment of $1 million only allows NOAH to secure around 3 properties (or 250-300 units) at a time for Portland developers when combined with the Oregon Housing Acquisition Fund. An increased capitalization of this fund would be immediately leveraged with other private and other government resources, and could triple the number of units and projects to be slated for affordable housing.


$8 million $3,000,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing

Residents in regulated affordable housing providers are 41 percent BIPOC households, with 18% of whom identify as Black. These resident benefit from permanently affordable rents and increased access to rental assistance funds due to COVID-19. 92% of households in the N/NE preference policy properties that were assisted through rent assistance were BIPOC households.

The City will partner with the Network for Oregon Affordable Housing.


N/A Household Digital Inclusion Project

Program Invest in local, frontline serving, community-based organizations to eliminate barriers to digital adoption for under-service populations. We know that residents achieve digital adoption only when they have consistent training and support from trusted sources such as the library and other community-based organizations embedded in the community. Supporting the replication and sharing of digital literacy training tools and techniques and embedding these services in our frontline organizations we have a much better chance of providing consistent, culturally specific training and technical support to residents.

Eric Noll, [email protected]

The programs and services offered by the City are ready to be scaled for broader impact. This builds on programs and services developed under the framework of the county-wide Digital Equity Action Plan and COVID-19 Digital Divide Response project.


$10 million $10,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

Supports BIPOC led community-based organizations to build capacity to provide ongoing digital literacy training and technical support designed specifically by and for BIPOC residents (including immigrants and refugees), people with disabilities, and seniors. Supports BIPOC communities who have been historically harmed or ignored by public investments and provides pathways for community members to digitally access resources needed for housing stability and economic recovery.

At least 18% of Portland area residents remain digital disconnected due to affordability and digital literacy barriers. The City will partner with culturally specific, community-based organizations to implement this funding.


N/A Business Technical Assistance & Community-based Partner Organization Capacity

Program Increase technical assistance for BIPOC-owned businesses to meet challenges, adapt and recover by removing barriers. Grants to Community Based Partner Organizations (CBPOs), with a specific focus on CBPOs that serve BIPOC businesses, should build organizational capacity. Resources could help businesses access capital, get permitting assistance or legal support while, increasing staff capacity at culturally specific organizations and chambers.

Eric Noll, [email protected]

This request will build on existing organizational capacity.


$12 million $12,000,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

Prioritize BIPOC business owners for technical assistance programming and Community Based Partner Organizations that serve BIPOC businesses. Outcomes disaggregated by race & ethnicity.

The City will partner with culturally specific, community-based organizations.

20 City of Tigard Washington County

House District 35 Dacia Grayber

Housing Security Program A statewide or regional approach to coordinate efforts to help those on the edge of houselessness and those who are currently unhoused.

Nicole Hendrix, [email protected]

The county, Metro, and metro cities have programs and practices in place to support unhoused communities we are looking for resources to connect those approaches and make this a united effort regionally.


$10 million $10,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Oregonians investing in Oregon

The BIPOC community has been historically discriminated against when it comes to housing. To this day, there are policies and practices in place that continue to marginalize these communities which makes them more at risk for housing insecurity.


Rep 35 Dacia Grayber

Digital Access and Equity Program Improve digital access and equity specifically through library systems. Nicole, [email protected]

We have polled our community and our Council is committed to funding resources to improve the digital divide through library access- mobile hotspots, laptop check out, etc.


3 million $3,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Oregonians investing in Oregon

Communities of color are more likely to have digital access barriers for a multitude of reasons: fair pay, housing access, technology access, etc. Increasing digital access would allow for more communities of color to connect digitally bringing more opportunity and access.

22 Clackamas County Equity and Inclusion Office

N/A N/A Programmatic Request: Government Alliance for Racial Equity membership

Program Funding to allow state & local government membership in the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), which is a national network of governments working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. (https://www.racialequityalliance.org/about/who-we-are/)

By becoming members, governments will be able to participate with a network of jurisdictions who are leading with race. The learning, networking, and resources through GARE will help push governments to the next stages of growth as it relates to racial equity.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007 / Martine Coblentz, Clackamas County Equity and Inclusion Officer, [email protected], 971-325-5766

The Clackamas County Equity and Inclusion Office is a new office, started in August 2020 that serves all at the county – represented employees, managers and supervisors, elected officials, and county residents. We are in the process of getting to know the needs of everyone in our county and learning how we can collaborate in our work together. It is important to us to build relationships, and be intentional and purposeful as we establish this new office. Becoming members of GARE is the right next step in resourcing the county to address our most vulnerable populations.

Statewide $5,000 (for Clackamas

County). Membership costs can be

found here: https://www.racialequityalliance.org/faq/member

ship/

$5,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

GARE helps organizations strategically focus on race as a way of addressing the gaps of those who have been historically marginalized.

“The Alliance leads with race, with the recognition that the creation and perpetuation of racial inequities has been baked into government, and that racial inequities across all indicators for success are deep and pervasive. We also know that other groups of people are still marginalized, including based on gender, sexual orientation, ability and age, to name but a few. Focusing on racial equity provides the opportunity to introduce a framework, tools and resources that can also be applied to other areas of marginalization.” https://www.racialequityalliance.org/about/our-approach/race/

23 Clackamas County Equity and Inclusion Office

N/A N/A Programmatic Request: Local Government Racial Justice Research

Program Funding to allow local governments to study the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (“BIPOC”) in their communities. For Clackamas County, we would like to contract with the Coalition of Communities of Color (CCC) to provide a community based and research justice oriented study to better understand the lived experiences of BIPOC. Historical disparities for people of color have again surfaced during the pandemic, where we see disparate negative outcomes for BIPOC communities. CCC approaches research through meaningful engagement, justice focus and a call to action. They have a strong team of researchers who conducts both quantitative and qualitative data in order to bring about a more complete picture of communities of color in Clackamas County. The project will be collaborative with culturally specific organizations, culturally responsive and will have an equity approach to their work. The project will also look at all aspects of community life including (but not limited to) civic life, education, health and wellness, criminal justice, social wellbeing and community life, as part of creating the greater picture. The comprehensive study will help to address equity by looking at all of the social determinants of health.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007 / Martine Coblentz, Clackamas County Equity and Inclusion Officer, [email protected], 971-325-5766

For Clackamas County, an Environmental Scan was conducted in 2020 by the Coalition of Communities of Color (see report). It serves as a preliminary study into this larger scope of work. This initial scan serves as a guide for the longer term, comprehensive study.

Statewide $300,000 $300,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet

The primary focus of this project serves BIPOC communities. Clackamas County is a microcosm of Oregon with our mix of urban and rural communities. It is research justice work, intending to bring BIPOC leaders into the conversation early on to help steer the direction of the comprehensive study. It will help systems, organizations and jurisdictions better serve communities of color, address gaps and disparities. The culmination of this project will be a call to action.

Clackamas County experienced 3 emergencies within 11 months. In all 3 emergencies, we were able to clearly see that the communities that suffered the most were our BIPOC communities. This project will help learn how we recover from these emergencies that will have impacts for years to come. It will also address our current system to help mitigate harm, and achieve better social determinants of health for all people.

24 Clackamas County, Business and Community Services

N/A N/A Programmatic Request: Land Bank Authority Seed-Funding

Program Seed funding to counties to establish land bank authorities. For Clackamas County, over the last two years, Clackamas County’s Business and Community Services, Economic Development Division has established a business plan to launch the first Brownfield Land Bank Authority in the State of Oregon. Clackamas County requires seed-funding for the initial three-year personnel costs for the Director and staff to run the Clackamas County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). We anticipate that after three years, the Land Bank Authority would be a self-sustaining organization. Fulfillment of this request will result in the first land bank authority in Oregon, which would also serve as a model for other counties throughout the state.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007 / Sarah Eckman, Interim Director, Clackamas County Business and Community Services, [email protected], 503-894-3135

For Clackamas County, this project already has a detailed feasibility study that clearly identifies the Land Bank Authority startup costs and outlines specific allocations for the operating funds to launch the Clackamas County Land Bank Authority. The Business and Community Services team at Clackamas County worked one-on-one with with Business Oregon and the Regional Solutions team to develop a detailed business plan that identifies both short and long-range funding, steps and program goals for the proposed Clackamas County Land Bank Authority.

Statewide $1.3 million $1,000,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting resilient rural communities, Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Innovation in manufacturing

The Clackamas County program aims to provide vital economic and real estate development assistance, rehabbing and repairing blighted properties within traditionally and historically disadvantaged communities across the County. Several old abandoned mill sites, industrial and other brownfield properties sit fallow in underserved areas across the County. The CCLBA provides a unique opportunity for Oregon to provide funds, attract new business and encourage investment within these communities by rehabbing and repairing brownfield properties in these communities while helping meet economic and housing needs within Clackamas County.

25 Clackamas County, Business and Community Services in partnership with MESO

N/A N/A Programmatic Request: Small Business Technical Assistance Program

Program Funding to local governments to support small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.

For Clackamas County, over the last year Clackamas County Business and Community Services, Economic Development Division partnered with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) to provide technical and educational assistance, as well as grants to small businesses across the Clackamas County community, with a focus on women and minority owned micro-business owners. Clackamas County would like to expand these business outreach programs into next fiscal year, extending the services to our rural eastern communities, and helping provide businesses within our community the tools to help recover and grow as they continue through and emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program will provide much-need technical assistance to businesses within our community, jumpstart individual savings loan programs, and develop a 40/60 loan program that encourages business growth and expansion. Clackamas County has a proven track record in small business outreach programs, with Clackamas County’s previous technical assistance program successfully assisting 45 businesses within our community.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007 / Sarah Eckman, Interim Director, Clackamas County Business and Community Services, [email protected], 503-894-3135

Clackamas County has an existing program to support small business. Additional programmatic funds would allow this program to continue and greatly expand its support of small businesses.

Statewide $1.2 million (for Clackamas

County)

$1,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This program provides assistance to historically disadvantaged business owners within our community, including women and BIPOC business owner populations. Additional funds would allow greater expansion to rural populations.

26 Clackamas Workforce Partnership

Clackamas County

House Districts: 18, 39, 40, 41, 48, 50, 51

Workforce and Community Resource Navigators

Program Clackamas Workforce Partnership (CWP) is seeking funds to support multiple Workforce and Community Resource Navigators for Clackamas County, who can assist individuals and communities as they recover from the impacts of COVID-19, the resulting economic fallout, and the lingering effects of the recent wildfires and ice storms. These positions will be based in the county’s most high need communities, including rural areas and communities with significant populations of BIPOC individuals, immigrants and refugees, English Language Learners, and Unemployment Insurance recipients/unemployed people. These positions will also work to target additional priority populations, such as people with disabilities, veterans, the unhoused, LGBTQ+ people, people 55+, youth, and people with legal records.

CWP will use funds to contract with community-based organizations to hire residents who live in targeted communities, reflect the local population, and understand existing and needed resources in those areas. These navigators will work with CWP and local workforce system partners (including state agencies, local government, educational entities, housing programs, and community organizations) to gain information and access to workforce system resources and other complimentary services. They will form relationships with local government and community leaders in their area to develop targeted outreach and information sharing strategies related to available workforce system services, and work to engage, recruit, and support individuals and families interested in training, education, and employment resources available through the system, along with access to wrap-around supports to ensure successful use of the system (such as housing, food, or transportation assistance).

Clackamas is a large county with both urban and rural communities. Most resources are concentrated in urban areas, close to the Portland Metro Region (like Milwaukie and Oregon City). The lack of accessible public transportation, affordable childcare, and limitations in broadband and internet technology prevent many rural, low-income, and marginalized populations from accessing and using workforce system resources; and concerns about finances, housing, childcare, and food security hinder many people from successful use of the system. The proposed navigator positions would allow CWP to coordinate with multiple partners to equip navigators with information, resources, and access to various support systems so they can provide workforce system services remotely and on-site in targeted communities. This would reduce barriers to resources and increase engagement with the local workforce system, resulting in more people re-entering the workforce as fulltime employees, more people participating in and completing training/credentialing programs, more people placed in jobs in our most high-need industries, more people accessing living-wage jobs with benefits, and lead to the strengthening of a skilled, stable workforce that is competitive in the 21st Century economy.

This proposal could be for 3 - 5 full time positions, or 6 - 10 part-time positions (funding for part-time positions may

Brent Balog Capacity and ability to execute this project are based on previous or similar activities implemented by local government, including the Covid-19 Emergency Operations Center; Clackamas County Longterm Wildfire Recovery Group; Point in Time Homeless Count; Clackamas Community Prosperity Collaborative; Here Together Oregon engagement activities; Coalition of Communities of Color Environmental Scan; WorkSource Oregon outreach/hiring events; Governor's Regional Solutions Series; UI Call Lines/Covid Resource Hotline. By braiding these various studies, reports, and engagement activities together (data, information, resources, staff) we were able to develop a framework for community/workforce resource navigators


350,000 $350,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet

This project will target BIPOC community members in rural and urban Clackamas County for engagement and support services related to training, skills development, education, credentialing, apprenticeships, and other job-placement/work-readiness services, in addition to wrap-around supports. Community navigators will be hired from within the communities they serve and knowledge/reflective of the needs of those communities and populations, with an emphasis on those who are bi-lingual/bi-cultural. Navigators will work with system partners and local communities to conduct needs assessments and targeted communication/outreach strategies that are culturally/community-responsive. When and if possible, navigators will live in and work from the communities in which they serve (for example: Funds could be contracted out to the Estacada Library to hire a workforce navigator who lives in the community and whose regular work space is at the library, school, etc. but who will still have access to resources and services typically housed in other locations...they can provide remote workforce services without being physically inside a WorkSource Center. It should be noted that Covid will impact the ability and timeline for in-person services).

27 Clackamas Workforce Partnership, Oregon City, Clackamas County

Clackamas House Districts 18, 26, 35, 37-41, 48, 51, 52, 59

Clackamas County Youth Re-Engagement Project

Program Fund a full-time Re-engagement Navigator for Clackamas County Youth. This Navigator will partner with the Education Service Districts, IRCO, the Living Room (non-profit serving Clackamas County LGBTQI+), the county’s Youth Action Board and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project and other population-specific service providers to find youth 16-24 in our area who have “dropped off the map”/disengaged from education, training and employment during the pandemic. Navigator will establish relationships with youth, work with them to identify the barriers/reasons why they have disengaged, and support them to connect with community resources (transportation, housing, childcare, food) that will mitigate these challenges. Navigator will use person-centered planning to help youth identify their education or career interests and support them to create and carry out their own re-engagement plan. Navigator will continue to provide support after youth have re-engaged in school, training and/or employment for up to the length of the project to increase youth success.

Amy Black, Youth Program Manager, [email protected]

As the Local Workforce Board for Clackamas County, CWP’s mission is to address critical workforce, educational, and training challenges, and develop a skilled workforce that meets the needs of businesses and strengthens the local economy of Clackamas County. Realizing this mission means providing equitable supports that help everyone in our community successfully access job search help, training, career coaching and/or education so that they can find meaningful, living-wage, career path work. This Project will fall within CWP’s Workforce innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan for March 2021-June 30, 2024 (found here: https://www.clackamasworkforce.org/media/uploads/2021DraftPlan.pdf) We currently provide a multitude of services for youth ages 16-24 through C-TEC Youth Services at the Clackamas Education Services District for youth facing one or more barriers preventing them from the successful attainment of a high school degree, GED, or employment and training services. In fact, during program year 2019, with the majority of the second half of the program year falling within the pandemic, 57% of the youth enrolled with C-TEC Youth Services (contracted through CWP), were still able to obtain a high school diploma, GED or other credential, while continuing to build on their skills and future employment goals. In addition, youth were provided with additional services -- academic and occupational skill development; post-secondary training or certification; internship and


$175,000 $175,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This project will prioritize re-engaging black, indigenous and other underserved populations including those with disabilities, rural youth, LGBTQI+ youth, English-language learners and others. If funded, performance measures would be put in place to ensure that the demographics of those served align with those in our county who our most underserved. Strategies for engaging these youth include collaboration with population-specific organizations and groups such as The Living Room, Youth Era, Todos Juntos, IRCO, the Developmental Disability Brokerages and the Hispanic Inter-agency Networking team. We will also connect with services, businesses and organizations located in our rural areas like Ant Farm and The Canby Service Center to partner with us to reach members of those communities. Materials will be translated into other languages and translation services utilized as needed.

28 Craft3 NA NA Affordable loans to support COVID recovery

Program This project will utilize Craft3, a non-profit CDFI with statewide lending presence, to offer small business technical assistance/training and loans up to $150,000 with preferential terms to businesses that cannot otherwise access bank financing. Utilizing a third-party partner, like a CDFI, will speed deployment of these resources much faster than an agency might be able to do.

Maggie Reilly, [email protected]

This program is aligned with the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #1 (Help small businesses recover and grow). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization.


$7.5M ($6 million for loan

capital, $1.5 million for

operational support,

including small business technical

assistance, platform

modifications, and loan loss

reserves)

$7,500,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy, Innovation in manufacturing

Craft3 already focuses on supporting underserved communities, including BIPOC-owned businesses. This project would increase Craft3's ability to offer affordable rates and business support services to underserved businesses across Oregon, particularly those located in rural areas.


29 Craft3, Portland, Multnomah

N/A N/A Affordable loans to support COVID recovery

Program Small businesses recovering from impacts of COVID pandemic across Oregon face significant challenges to capital and need investment to pivot to changing markets. This project will utilize Craft3, a non-profit CDFI with statewide lending presence, to offer small business technical assistance/training, and loans up to $150,000, with preferential terms to businesses that cannot otherwise access bank financing. We believe utilizing a third-party partner, like a CDFI, will speed deployment of these resources much faster than an agency might be able to do.

Turner Waskom, [email protected]

Craft3 has over 25 years of experience implementing small business lending initiatives in Oregon and Washington. During the heart of COVID, we created and stood up a new Business Resilience Loan program in a matter of weeks. We ultimately deployed over $2.7M to over 80 small businesses, in partnership with local jurisdictions. We are confident we could begin deploying additional capital in 3-6 months, if awarded.

Statewide $7,500,000 $7,500,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy, Innovation in manufacturing

Craft3 already focuses on supporting underserved communities, including BIPOC-owned businesses. This project would increase our ability to offer affordable rates and business support services to underserved businesses, particularly those located in rural areas.

$6M of our request will be dedicated to loan capital, with $1.5M requested for operational support, including small business technical assistance, platform modifications, and loan loss reserves. While this is not a turnkey program, Craft3 has been working over the past year optimizing our loan processing, underwriting, and servicing processes to better serve small businesses. We expect to launch those improvements in 2021. Additional funding would allow us to accelerate our investments in businesses that need our help the most.

30 Forth N/A N/A Promoting Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

Program The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Oregon’s rural communities and communities of color. Oregon’s clean vehicle rebate is a powerful and underutilized method to improve Oregonians’ transportation options and address the state’s climate goals, and 2021 legislation has been proposed (HB 2165) to double the income-qualified Charge Ahead rebate to $5,000. $1 million would fund a 2-year statewide outreach campaign for DEQ to partner with community-based organizations to raise awareness of the Charge Ahead rebate in communities across the state.

Rhett Lawrence, [email protected]

It is an expansion of a current DEQ program. Statewide The estimated cost to properly

expand the rebate program

would be $1 million. We would also

suggest setting a certain

amount (e.g., $350,000) of

that funding to pass through to

community-based

organizations for rebate

promotion.

$1,000,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

As noted, the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Oregon’s rural communities and communities of color. Oregon’s clean vehicle rebate is a powerful and underutilized method to improve Oregonians’ transportation options and address the state’s climate goals, and 2021 legislation has been proposed (HB 2165) to double the income-qualified Charge Ahead rebate to $5,000. $1 million would fund a 2-year statewide outreach campaign for DEQ to partner with community-based organizations to raise awareness of the Charge Ahead rebate in communities across the state. The Charge Ahead rebate has the potential to provide real benefits to BIPOC, rural, and other underserved communities.

31 Forth N/A N/A Electrify Oregon’s School Buses Program The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Oregon’s frontline communities - communities that are already disproportionately affected by air pollution and climate change. This funding would establish 3 pilot projects for electric school buses in school districts in historically underserved communities that are disproportionately impacted by diesel emissions. It would also fund a study through ODOT and the Oregon Education Department to provide recommendations for how to transition all Oregon school buses to zero-emission vehicles within 10 years.


This would be an expansion of work that has been done in various places in the state. The study recommended will help determine the feasibility of further expansion.

Statewide The estimated cost to fund this

program is $1.75 million.

This would include 3 buses at $500k apiece and $250,000 to

fund the e-school bus

study.

$1,750,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

As noted, the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Oregon’s frontline communities - communities that are already disproportionately affected by air pollution and climate change. This funding would establish 3 pilot projects for electric school buses in school districts in historically underserved communities that are disproportionately impacted by diesel emissions. It would also fund a study through ODOT and the Oregon Education Department to provide recommendations for how to transition all Oregon school buses to zero-emission vehicles within 10 years.

32 Forth N/A N/A Funding for TEINA implementation

Program The pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Oregon’s rural communities and communities of color. ODOT is currently completing a Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis (TEINA) study with recommendations on how best to improve state charging infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Once the study is completed in July 2021, state agencies will require funding to implement its recommendations. We propose an allocation of $10 million dollars to begin to close Oregon’s most significant gaps in charging infrastructure.


The TEINA report will be delivered to the Governor in June. This funding will provide resources to close the infrastructure gaps identified as a result of the Governor's EO 20-04 directives.

Statewide $10 million for the following

projects: $4M in incentives for

DC Fast Chargers in

rural areas, $2M in incentives for

chargers at multi-unit

dwellings/affordable housing,

$1M for bus chargers, $2M

for medium/heavy duty charging,

and $1M for workplace

charging incentives.

$10,000,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Innovation in manufacturing

As noted, the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Oregon’s rural communities and communities of color. ODOT is currently completing a Transportation Electrification Infrastructure Needs Analysis (TEINA) study with recommendations on how best to improve state charging infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Once the study is completed in July 2021, state agencies will require funding to implement its recommendations and benefit those underserved populations.

33 Mercy Corps Northwest NA NA Certified Technical Skills Education for Small Businesses (E Squared - Entrepreneurial Excellence)

Program E Squared is a technical skills training education program certification that is designed to increase small business skills by using educational assessment tools, hands-on training, and comprehension learning modules. This technical training covers 1) hands on financial management training, 2) entrepreneur development focusing on raising the business owner's skill set for operating a business, and 3) loan preparedness. This program will strengthen the ability of individual small business owners to adapt to the COVID world, build back stronger, and readily access relief resources available to keep their operation afloat now and into the future.

Lynn Renken, [email protected]

This adopted plan is part of the Mercy Corps Northwest Oregon Women's Business Center education initiative to remove barriers for low-income, BIPOC, rural and underserved communities - including those with language barriers. MCNW has the staffing and consultant infrastructure to develop, implement, and fast-track E Squared as it builds on existing capacities and infrastructure as part of the expanded team staffing that was deployed in 2020 to support small business owners during COVID.


The estimated total program

cost is $525,000 which includes

developing three program

certification courses,

developing a workbook,

piloting three live courses,

branding, marketing and outreach, and

scholarships for the first 135

students.

$525,000 Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

E Squared is a program certification model that will include an educational assessment and education comprehension test to measure the success of the client and their engagement with the course models. This program is designed to increase technical skills by incorporating hands-on learning of subject matter that can be implemented into a business during and after training is completed. It will be developed to target the needs of today and build foundations that strengthen business prowess for a post-COVID business landscape. Target clients for these courses are BIPOC and underserved communities. The program will be rolled out through a partnership program that will target community organizations that give direct service to culturally specific communities and those hardest hit by COVID.


34 Mercy Corps Northwest, MESO

Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas are our main clients but we can lend throughout the state

We serve more than one district. Office located in: House District: 18, Representative: Lisa Reynolds

Debt Relief Pool For Small Businesses

Program Mercy Corps Northwest is an SBA Microlender, which means we fund new and existing small businesses up to $50,000. The SBA has a provision for SBA Microlender clients that they will pay 6 months of client loan repayments until June, 2021. Additionally, they are paying the first 6 months of payments for new clients through September 2021. This is the SBA's 2nd round of making 6 months of client loan payments during COVID 19. Once these end, we are looking to extend access to a loan relief fund when the SBA payments stop. We second MESO’s ask for a Debt Relief Pool. This will help businesses get out of the red and into the green to move forward and recover from the setbacks caused by COVID, instead of remaining behind.

Lynn Renken - [email protected]

We have been a microlender in Oregon since 1998 and have disbursed over $6.6 million lending dollars to small business owners. We have clients who have active SBA loans and will need relief when SBA relief payments end.


The estimated total program

cost is $600,000.

$600,000 Getting small business back on its feet

Mercy Corps Northwest’s priority populations include women, BIPOC communities (including immigrants and refugees), and people who have been formerly incarcerated. This mirrors Governor Brown’s goal to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.

35 Metro Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington

Regionwide (House Districts 26-31, 33-52)

Metro Community Cleanup and Investment Project

Program Metro’s Community Cleanup and Investment project will contribute to revitalization of the greater Portland area by dramatically reducing litter, illegal dumping and graffiti problems that have multiplied throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this project will build capacity of local BIPOC businesses and community-based organizations, which have been disproportionately harmed by the pandemic, in conducting cleanup and graffiti removal services. It would also expand Metro’s Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Patrol which cleans up disposal sites throughout the region and provides stable work opportunities related to cleanups for those who have barriers to employment, focusing on individuals who are impacted by incarceration.

Roy Brower, [email protected]

This project is guided by Metro’s 2030 Regional Waste Plan and is approved for implementation.


$5,000,000 (BIPOC

Businesses and CBO Capacity

Building: $1,500,000; RID

Patrol and Workforce Transition

Expansion: $3,000,000;

Paint Donations for Graffiti

Removal and Equipment:

$500,000)

$5,000,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet

This project will 1) fund and build capacity among local BIPOC-owned businesses and community based organizations engaging in cleanup and graffiti abatement services and programs focusing on underserved communities; 2) provide jobs for BIPOC and other vulnerable people with barriers to employment; and 3) enhance livability within communities of color by reducing litter, illegal dumping and graffiti, which have significant impacts on small businesses, livability, and other economic drivers.

36 Metro Multnomah, with regional/statewide benefits

OCC is located in House District 43, Rep. Tawna Sanchez, but the impacts would be region-wide (House Districts 26-31, 33-52)

Convention Industry Restoration Program

Program This is a joint project of the Oregon Convention Center, which is owned and operated by Metro, and Travel Portland, which works to attract conventions to Portland in collaboration with OCC. The Oregon Convention Center boosts the vital tourism sector within the tri-county region of Oregon that Metro serves, with ancillary benefits for businesses and communities statewide. Working in partnership, Travel Portland and Metro will restore meeting and convention business, which has been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic, to maximize economic return for the individual businesses, hotels, restaurants and industry segments that depend on these convention attendees who spend an estimated $404 per day in Oregon. This supports Action #6 to get small businesses back on their feet via attendee spending throughout the Portland region and beyond, as well as Action #9, safely reopening Oregon’s economy through strategies that align with regional economic development efforts, including efforts to attract athletic & outdoor sector business in coordination with Sports Oregon and Greater Portland Inc.

Heather Back, [email protected]

Travel Portland's program of work is outlined in an adopted plan and contract.


$1,000,000 $1,000,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

As a sales operation, Travel Portland deploys dedicated sales staff to the multicultural and diversity markets to lead the initiation and sales process. These direct sales efforts are supplemented by promotional and trade show activities, including: a multicultural client event in Washington, DC; attendance at Connect Diversity; and sales calls at the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners. Our multicultural strategy also includes the development of community-specific sales collateral and messaging, as well as continued support of industry organizations dedicated to diversity and multiculturalism, such as Association Forum’s Welcoming Environment Initiative. In addition, Travel Portland’s Community Engagement team supports multicultural sales efforts by deepening relationships with Portland’s communities of color and enlisting their help in the sales process. Travel Portland will also continue to support My People’s Market, a showcase for entrepreneurs of color that, since its creation in fall 2017, has connected Portland creators of color with the travel industry and professionals who could help expand and scale their businesses. In 2019, we secured the National Conference for Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE) in Portland and My People’s Market took place in conjunction with the conference, resulting in NCORE returning to Portland in May 2022.

COVID impacts:In Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, the OCC hosted approximately 1,075,200 attendee days. This activity generated $655 million in total direct, indirect and induced economic impact; 5,980 total jobs and $264.7 million in total earnings; and $23.2 million in taxes. Funding is critically needed to retain existing events booked through FY28/29 and to attract new ones for their economic benefits to our region and state.

Impact to industry partners:In 2019, Metro and Travel Portland actualized 225,814 meeting and convention group room nights. As of September 2020, nearly 144,000 group room nights were canceled with an estimated economic impact of $90.3 million. In addition, ~64,800 room nights were postponed to a later year with an additional estimated economic impact of $33.0 million. Five individual hotel partners that are part of Travel Portland’s much larger convention sales package have estimated that the return to a full schedule of meetings and conventions at the Oregon Convention Center would permit them to restore a total of nearly 500 jobs across their properties alone.


Region-wide (House Districts 26-31, 33-52)

Construction Career Pathways Program Construction Career Pathways offers a road map for ensuring public infrastructure investments lift BIPOC and woman workers out of poverty into lifelong, family-sustaining careers. This program brings together local governments, community and workforce advocates, labor unions and minority contractors to ensure public infrastructure projects break through intractable barriers to success for Black, Brown and female workers. Led by Metro, 16 public jurisdictions in the Portland Metro region collaborated to develop the Construction Careers Pathways Regional Framework, a shared policy framework that weaves racial equity outcomes into all of our public infrastructure projects. This framework sets common hiring diversity goals for public projects, increases strategic workforce investments in communities historically shut out of construction jobs, improves workplace support systems like childcare and transportation, mandates an on-site anti-harassment program on public construction worksites, and creates a Regional Collaboration Committee bringing together a wide range of industry stakeholders to guide the implementation of these strategies.

Now adopted by six major public governments in the region, this funding would further advance the implementation of key components of the regional framework by providing the resources and support needed to ensure that Black, Indigenous, people of color are able to discover and grow their talents in construction careers directly. This funding would significantly increase Metro’s capacity to work in partnership with stakeholders to grow training opportunities through pre-apprenticeship programs, provide ongoing case management and mentorship, improve workplace support systems like childcare and transportation, and mandate on-site anti-harassment programs. The funding would also bolster our capacity to effectively track and report not only Metro’s outcomes, but also our progress and outcomes as a region and grow Metro’s capacity to support additional jurisdictions in implementing the framework.

Tiffany Thompson, [email protected]

This project launched as a part of Metro’s Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. In 2018, Metro and the City of Portland published a market study demonstrating the construction workforce gaps and the severe underrepresentation of black, indigenous and people of color in the industry. A policy framework was developed in partnership with multiple jurisdictions and key stakeholders in the construction industry. Metro officially adopted the framework in October 2019. Additionally, the City of Portland, Prosper Portland, Clackamas County, Home Forward, and Portland Public Schools have also formally adopted the framework and are working to fully implement the strategy.


$17,030,000 $7,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

This program ensures that racial equity outcomes are embedded in public infrastructure projects and contractual agreements. Strategic workforce investments will focus on culturally specific, collaborative approaches that support the recruitment, outreach, training and retention of Black, Indigenous and people of color. This program offers a comprehensive and concrete strategy for growing the workforce needed to build infrastructure projects and ensure these investments lift BIPOC and women workers out of poverty into lifelong, family-sustaining careers.

The following links provide additional information about this established program. https://www.oregonmetro.gov/construction-career-pathwayshttps://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/11/04/construction-career-pathways-regional-framework-20190901.pdf https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2018/07/02/C2P2-regional-construction-workforce-market-study-executive-summary.pdfhttps://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/11/04/construction-career-pathways-regional-toolkit-20191029.pdf


Region-wide (House Districts 26-31, 33-52)

Regional Contracting Equity Program

Program As our region develops large-scale infrastructure projects with equity standards, we will need a growing pool of BIPOC-owned firms to work on our projects. The COVID pandemic has taken a significant toll on these firms. Large infrastructure investments create critical opportunities to build toward an equitable future and shared prosperity across the greater Portland region by ensuring the participation of underrepresented contractors on construction projects. Metro will restore and expand its Contracting Equity Program to provide technical assistance to and support the growth of BIPOC- and woman-owned firms. As a part of this expansion Metro will work closely with other agencies to create a more comprehensive and centralized approach. This program will include the following components:

•Expansion of Metro’s contracting equity programs: restore and strengthen procurement practices, compliance and enforcement infrastructure, and tracking and reporting capacity.

•Technical assistance to partner jurisdictions and agencies: changes in agencies’ procurement policies, negotiating special considerations in workforce agreements, and providing technical assistance to agencies in meeting, tracking and enforcing contractor equity efforts.

•Direct assistance to COBID firms through a small business development program: establish a robust set of resources to recruit and establish new COBID firms and boost the scale and capacity of existing COBID firms in the industry such as: outreach, business training, state certifications, and pathways to access public sector projects. Partnerships with existing programs that support Black, Indigenous and people of color.

Tiffany Thompson, [email protected]

A consistent need has been identified for more robust programing and investment in supporting the participation and growth of BIPOC-owned firms. If funded, these would significantly expand Metro’s contracting equity program. This program builds off of regional best practices; is an element of Metro’s adopted Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and builds on collaboration with stakeholders in the development of Metro’s recent transportation measure. Metro also has current relationships with contractor associations and technical assistance consultants which will ensure an ability to quickly advance this program plan.


$7,330,000 $6,080,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

The COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified the historical and current barriers that prevent Black, Indigenous and people of color and women-owned firms from accessing opportunities to work on publicly funded projects and accessing the scant resources available to help firms grow and develop. As a result, we have seen a significant drop in the number of COBID registered firms. The Contracting Equity program offers ongoing technical assistance and growth strategies. These services could be a lifeline for firms on the cusp of closing. This program seeks to not only grow the pool of BIPOC firms working on public projects, but also to support the growth of these firms so they are able to work on bigger projects over time. This program would leverage Metro’s role as a regional convener, funder and capacity builder to create broader economic opportunity and wealth generation for BIPOC-owned firms by growing our capacity to support partner jurisdictions, big and small, in implementing contracting practices that advance racial equity and build toward shared prosperity.

"Equity in contracting" page from Metro's website:

https://www.oregonmetro.gov/how-metro-works/contract-opportunities/equity-contracting#:~:text=Equity%20in%20contracting%20Metro%20awards%20millions%20of%20dollars,and%20Diversity%20%28COBID%29.%20How%20to%20compete%20for%20contracts

39 Metro Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington Counties

N/A Construction Career Pathways Program The economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have disproportionately impacted low-wage and BIPOC workers. Metro and 16 public jurisdictions in the Portland Metro region collaborated to develop the Construction Careers Pathways as a shared policy framework that ensures public infrastructure projects support heavily impacted workers in the construction industry. This involves setting common hiring diversity goals for public projects, increasing strategic workforce investments in communities historically shut out of construction jobs, improving workplace support systems like childcare and transportation, setting mandates for on-site anti-harassment programs on public construction worksites, and creating a Regional Collaboration Committee bringing together a wide range of industry stakeholders to guide the implementation of these strategies. Dedicated ARPA funding from the State would significantly increase Metro's capacity to work in partnership with stakeholders to grow training opportunities through pre-apprenticeship programs, provide ongoing case management and mentorship, improve workplace support systems like childcare and transportation, and mandate on-site anti-harassment programs.

Sebrina Owens-Wilson, [email protected]

Dedicated ARPA funds will expand on an existing program at Metro and prioritize workers most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is included as a recommendation in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #2 (Advance Economic Mobility for Individuals). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization.


$17,030,000 $7,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

This program ensures that racial equity outcomes are embedded in the public infrastructure projects and contractual agreements. Strategic workforce investments will focus on culturally specific, collaborative approaches that support the recruitment, outreach, training and retention of BIPOC individuals. This program offers a comprehensive and concrete strategy for growing the workforce needed to build infrastructure projects and ensures these investments lift BIPOC and women workers out of poverty and into lifelong, family-sustaining careers.


40 Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon

Washington County, Clackamas County, Multnomah County

House District 43, Rep. Rob Nosse; House District 50, Rep. Ricki Ruiz; House District 27, Rep. Sheri Schouten; House District 25, Rep. Bill Post; House District 40, Rep. Mark Meek

Self-Employment Training (SET) Program SET will help dislocated workers who are interested in creating or further developing businesses in their fields of expertise.

Nita Shah [email protected]

MESO has participated in creation and support of the program in 2009 with great results and is prepared with capacity and infrastructure to launch the program..


$3,000,000 $3,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed)

SET is an intensive business development assistance model that (1) promptly engages SET participants in services, (2) periodically assesses their evolving needs, (3) links them to appropriate services (such as microenterprise development training and 1-on-1 technical assistance), and (4) provides ongoing motivation and support to help participants overcome obstacles and persist in their efforts at self-employment (as appropriate). Assisting SET participants achieve important business development milestones, such as developing and updating their business and marketing plans; conducting financial planning for their businesses; registering their businesses and learning about applicable laws and regulations; hiring and managing employees; networking and managing clients; using computers, technology, and social media to run and/or promote their businesses; building and repairing credit; and finding sources of seed or growth capital (including grants and loans).


NA NA CDFI low income and BIPOC entrepreneur debt support

Program Program will provide business debt relief to low income business owners to help preserve their business operations and improve their ability for access to capital. MESO will identify borrowers under 100% of median income, identify BIPOC borrowers who could use cash flow relief, pay off debt, and receive technical assistance and additional access to capital.

Nita Shah, [email protected]

This program is included as a recommendation in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #1 (Help small businesses recover and grow). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization.


$5 million $4,100,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Getting small business back on its feet

MESO and Mercy Corps Northwest will identify excluded and under resourced entrepreneurs, including BIPOC and underserved borrowers, most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.



N/A N/A Entrepreneurial Financial Preparedness

Program Micro and Small Business owners, especially from the BIPOC communities, who lack generational wealth, have poor credit and are asset-poor have a difficult time accessing capital. MESO proposes to mitigate these barriers and provide solution to build credit, provide financial education and increase access to capital.


Credit building and education is an ongoing program at MESO, that has proven results. MESO would like to replicate it statewide.

Statewide $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Getting small business back on its feet

Improved credit leads to access to capital, reduce dependence on predatory lending, improved outcomes for housing, purchasing, leasing and overall reduction in debt, thereby increased cash flow and creation of wealth.


N/A N?a Connecting local small scale manufacturers to larger businesses and providing digital support

Program This project would identify local small scale manufacturers and align them with purchasers. Provide technical assistance, access to capital and digital marketing support

Nita Shah, [email protected], [email protected]

Infrastructure prepared, market research being completed

Statewide $3.5MM $3,000,000 Getting small business back on its feet

MESO will identify small scale manufacturers and businesses that can sell to other businesses. MESO works with underserved and BIPOC entrepreneurs only

Forest Grove has asked us to support with this program

44 Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO)

N/A N/A CDFI low- income and BIPOC entrepreneur debt support

Program The project will provide low income and BIPOC entrepreneurs with cash flow relief for recovery, and help them avoid predatory lenders and preserve their credit.


MESO has proven tools and programs that have provided low income and BIPOC entrepreneurs in the Portland metro area with cash flow relief and have helped them build credit and access capital to avoid predatory lenders. We would like to expand this support statewide.

Statewide $3,500,000 $3,500,000 Getting small business back on its feet

The program will focus on providing low-income and BIPOC entrepreneurs throughout Oregon, including rural areas, with support to pay off debt. They also will receive technical assistance and additional access to capital to help stabilize and grow their micro and small businesses. Providing business debt relief to low income and BIPOC business owners will help preserve their business operations, improve their ability to access future business capital, and create an equitable and inclusive small business landscape in Oregon.

45 Mt. Hood Community College (CCR&R, WorkSource)

Multnomah County (Students entering from Metro Region)

District 3 ECE Pathways for English Language Learners

Program At no cost to students, deliver pathways for individuals that speak languages other than English to enter the Early Learning field and receive credentials to become teachers. Build a diverse early childhood workforce that looks like and speaks the same languages as the children and families in early childhood settings.

32 students (2 cohorts) that speak a primary language other than English complete requirements and obtain a nationally recognized Child Development Associate Credential and become qualified to be assistant teachers.

40 students attend 3 terms of early childhood contextualized ESL classes, preparing them for the next step in their career (Workforce entry, continued education, etc.)

8 students/1 cohort complete 4 terms of community college credit based early childhood classes with ESL supports and become teacher qualified and 1 year closer to an Associates degree.

Christine Waters, [email protected]

Part of adopted MHCC plan, ready to enroll Fall 2021 for all cohorts


$248,586 $248,586 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet

The project is designed to serve immigrant/refugee populations and individuals who speak languages other than English. All classes encompass an English as a Second Language support to ensure success of students to achieve higher education and credentials to enter or progress in the field of early learning.

Proposal 1: 2 Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) cohorts for Child Development Associate, 3 terms of contextualized ESL classes $171,000

Proposal 2 (add on to P1): 2 Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) cohorts for Child Development Associate, 3 terms of contextualized ESL classes, 4 terms (33 credits) of CC tuition/support $248, 586

46 Multnomah County Multnomah County

All of Multnomah County

COVID19 Mobile Outreach and Engagement

Program Mobile van and Support Care Team to deliver care directly to patients who are homebound or in need of delivered care services. As pandemic need shifts, the van could continue to be used to deliver additional services such CSA support, comprehensive primary care, or other speciality engagement projects.

jeston black [email protected]

Ready to go Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$1 million $750,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

Services would be targeted to communities that do not have ready access to care, such as recent immigrants and undocumented workers.


Rep Hudson, Rep Reardon and Rep Ruiz

Emergency Prep for small cities in Multnomah

Program BIPOC communities are interested in emergency preparedness and there is a lack of continuity of these services amongst the smaller EC cities.

This would require contacting or providing grants to EC cities to develop and implement emergency service plan

jeston black [email protected]

Ready Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$1 Million $1,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

This would help BIPOC Community members connect with their local government.


Metro Area Eviction Defence Program Reviewing every eviction court filing and contacting tenants with legal informationor eviction defense representation,• Representing all income-eligible tenants who have a legal defense to achieve dismissal oftheir case and placing cases of income-ineligible tenants with attorneys in the private bar,• Connecting all tenants in eviction court with available rent assistance resources, and• Gathering data on eviction court cases, including but not limited to type of eviction, legaldefenses, demographics of tenants and case outcomes.

Jeston Black [email protected]

Ready to go Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$300,000 $300,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing

BIPOC Community members are over represented in the number of people renting and who face eviction. This would help them stay in their current living space.


County or Statewide

Workforce Supports targeted at BIPOC Communities

Program Youth employment and paid skills acquisition opportunities targeted at BIPOC youth; and workforce supports targeted at people leaving the criminal legal system or at risk of entering it.


Ready Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$1 Million $1,000,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development)

The BIPOC Community has been the hardest hit by COVID infections and job loss during the pandemic, this would help people of color return to the work force post pandemic.

50 Oregon City Municipal Government

Clackamas Mark Meek, District House 40

Childcare Revolving Loan Fund Program To provide forgivable loans or "patient money lending" to childcare providers in exchange for making childcare more affordable for eligible families (low-to-moderate income).

James Graham, Economic Development Mgr. [email protected]

Program is part of the Department's biennial budget request 2021-2023 and will be ready after budget adoption in June 2021.


$400,000 $200,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling)

The program is specifically designed for underserved, socially, economically disadvantaged persons

51 Oregon City Municipal Government, Dept. of Economic Development

Clackamas Mark Meek, House District 40

Talent Ready Program Talent Ready is a workforce development system that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment such as drug and alcohol addictions, mental illness, childcare issues, and transportation challenges. The goal is to assist individuals to overcome these employment barriers and prepare such individuals to acquire and prepare for employment. By collaborating with a diverse group of organizations to establish a holistic and systemic approach to helping individuals gain and retain employment. The Talent Ready Initiative will offer a full array of support services and skill-based training.

James Graham, Economic Development Mgr. ([email protected])

Project is part of the department's biennial budget request for 2021-2023. Will be implemented once the budget is passed in June 2021.


$400,000 $300,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling)

The project is designed to reach and assist those who are most vulnerable and exposed to environmental and health-related crisis due to their profession or economic status

52 Oregon City Municipal Government, Economic Development Department

Clackamas County

Mark Meek, House District 40

The Re-Imagine Opportunity Fund

Program The Re-Imagine Fund seeks to support businesses and tourism-industry nonprofits that have found innovative ways of operating because of and despite the COVID-19 Pandemic or other regional emergencies. Funding should be used for projects that will make the business or nonprofit more agile and resilient. The program provides forgivable loans up to $60,000.

James Graham, Economic Development Mgr. [email protected]

Project is an adopted and has been approved by City Commission to proceed.


$300,000 $200,000 Getting small business back on its feet

The program initially provided technical and engineering advice on possible ways to help make the applicant's business more resilient in the face of weather-related, environmental, and disease related crisis. The re-imagined business operation can take the form of changing one's process of offering a service or product innovating.

The loan becomes forgivable provided that the business awardee follows its approved plan to be more resilient and agile.

53 Oregon Workforce Partnership

N/A N/A Funding for local workforce investment boards.

Program o Incumbent worker training funds – this supports the promotion of existing workers, helps small business that had to pivot (eg move to online sales) to skill-up their workforce (Actions 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10)o Cohort Training – specific, short-term training that results in credential or certificate attainment, connected to career pathways (Actions 1, 3, 5)o On the Job Training (OJT) – an earn-while-you learn model that allows employers to hire and train workers for the skills needed while they get reimbursed for their efforts (Actions 1, 3, 4, 5)o Registered Pre-Apprenticeships - Pre-Apprenticeships are a way to gain experience, build credentials, and prepare individuals with the skills to succeed in a chosen trade/occupation. (Action 1, 4, 5, 10)o Youth Internships (subsidized) – young people are pushed out of the workforce when we experience high levels of unemployment, so sometimes creating temporary jobs is a way to support their skill acquisition of necessary 21st Century skills, including entrepreneurial skills. Further this is proven strategy to re-engage youth in their education (both secondary and post-secondary) (Action 1, 4, 5)o Individual Training Account (ITA) – Pell grants and Federal financial aid will only pay for degree programs, not other important skill building and industry relevant certificates or shorter term training. These “scholarships” support the costs for pursuing those credentials that lead directly to employment (Action 1, 3, 4, 5)o Supportive Services (including childcare, work clothing, transportation, rent/mortgage, etc.) – we need the ability to wrap around (Action 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Oregon Workforce Partnership

Currently WSO is funded predominantly through Federal investments, and complemented by competitive and local funding secured by LWB’s. The overall resources on an annual basis are ~$150M.

Statewide $50,000,000 $50,000,000 These investments would directly impact the following points:o Action 1 – UI beneficiaries would be connected to WorkSource Oregon and LWB’s could coordinate on IDA’s and other wealth building strategies to create a more holistic support plan/approach; LWB’s contract with CBO’s and area nonprofits to support the un- and under-employed through the aforementioned serviceso Action 3 – The targets in this action, like many of the actions steps, will have workforce implications. Investments through LWB’s support career pathways and certificates through community colleges, as well as Customized Training for employers.o Action 4 - Investments in incumbent works and cohort training would help the businesses get people skilled-up quickly. These investments can also be tied to wage increases or promotions for under-employed individuals. The supportive services

This proposal could address the following targets from the RJC - Criminal Justice Reform (through re-entry services through WorkSource Oregon); Housing & Homelessness (through supportive housing services and career coaching); Economic Opportunity (through building a more equitable and responsive system of collaborative partnerships); Health Equity (through education and job/career attainment which are part of social determinants of health); Education Recovery (through increasing access to 21st Century skills development with an emphasis on equity and inclusion)

54 PBDG n/a n/a Construction Office Manager Apprenticeship

Program [email protected] Existing Program Statewide $3.5 million $3,500,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development)

PBDG will hire a lead Office Manager trainer who will train office manager apprentice cohort (consisting of members of BIPOC or underserved population) for the duration of 3 months on how to manage the back office of a small contractor office. After training, the office managers will be deployed to different businesses who apply and are awarded the grant. This grant accomplishes a few goals:-Provides specialized training for a specific population to work within an industry with high living wage jobs. -Matches workforce with businesses that are owned by members of the BIPOC and underserved rural community-Provides re-entry job opportunities for unemployed workforce, with particular emphasis on BIPOC and women who may have been unemployed or forced out of the workforce to provide childcare due to the COVID-19-Provides new career opportunities for low wage earners in BIPOC and underserved rural communities to advance with the regional economic prosperity.-Provides employment opportunities for the trained workers-Provides much needed capacity building TA for businesses owned by BIPOC and underserved rural communities in the Construction industry.

55 Port of Portland Multnomah County

Levee Program at the Oregon Business Development Department.

Program Ø 3,600 Oregonians (100 in each county) will be provided with supports to not only help them to return to work, but also support them during the first 90 days of employment with both financial and intensive coaching supports.

[email protected]

Existing Program Statewide Additional funding for the Levee Program at the Oregon Business Development Department. Levee repair and certification are a concern state-wide including in Multnomah County where Portland International Airport, the Oregon Air National Guard, parts of I-5 and I-205, many neighborhoods, residents, and businesses are at risk of flooding should the levee system along the Columbia River fail.

56 Portland N/A N/A Level Up: Operating Capital for Nonprofit Capacity building

Program o Individuals returning to work in jobs that pay well; [email protected] Kenechi Onyeagusi-

Existing program. This will directly support the state’s procurement plan in supporting businesses it will procure from.

Statewide $750,000- $150,000 for 5

years

$750,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

The firms who come to us for trusted support and information are from BIPOC and underserved rural communities. Over many years, we have built a trusted relationship with these businesses and as firms come to us through word of mouth and sheer desperation, we need to be able to be resourced to provide basic help and support (of a non technical nature) to help small businesses recover and grow.

57 Professional Business Development Group, a C3 nonprofit organization

N/A N/A Constructive Works: Contract opportunity and career virtual hub for the construction industry

Program o Individuals supported in obtaining employment which allows for remote work; Kenechi Onyeagusi, [email protected]

This program is included as a recommendation in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #1 (Help small businesses recover and grow). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization.


$500,000 $500,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet

This tool is unique and one of a kind because it would focus on the needs of BIPOC and underserved rural firms in construction to provide them access to work opportunities and ability to access skilled labor. It allows small businesses who may not have their own internal business development, sales, marketing or recruiting focus staff, to have all those needs met in one place with the aid of technology. It would also serve to attract and employ BIPOC and rural workforce.


58 Prosper Portland NA NA Small Business Navigation Program o Increased access to a work ready workforce for businesses throughout the state. Tory Campbell, [email protected]

This program is included as a recommendation in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #1 (Help small businesses recover and grow). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization. The program is ready to deploy and is using existing partner networks and Prosper Portland's


$500,000 $500,000 Getting small business back on its feet

Services will be prioritized for BIPOC business and service providers.


59 Prosper Portland and Metro

Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington Counties

N/A Build Capacity in Community Based Partner Organizations

Program Tory Campbell ([email protected]) and Reed Brodersen ([email protected])

ARPA resources would provide $500,000 to Prosper Portland and $500,000 to Metro to expand existing grant programs to support CBPOs with significant capacity constraints. Prosper Portland manages a similar grant programs that help e, This program aligns with recommendations in the Greater Portland Economic Recovery Plan within Target Impact Area #1 (Help Small Businesses Recover and Grow). The Plan was adopted in October 2020 by the Greater Portland Economic Development District Board of Directors, a public/private bi-state organization. This program is ready to deploy, partner networks are in place via existing programs.


$6,200,000 $1,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Oregonians investing in Oregon

There will be a particular focus on Community Based Partner Organizations that serve BIPOC businesses and residents - particularly those facing significant capacity constraints due to resource constraints associated with the current recession. Dedicated ARPA resources from the state would expand the reach of these CBPO support programs at Metro and Prosper Portland.


60 Salmonberry Trail Foundation

Washington County

District 1 Equal Access to Nature on the Salmonberry Trail

Program Ø Decrease in the amount of time Oregonians remain on Unemployment Insurance benefits Jon-Paul Bowles [email protected]

Yes Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$240,000 $200,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

Engages black, latino, indigenous, and other communities of color to reduce barriers to nature, including physical access, under-representation of people of color in outdoor recreation related jobs, social perceptions and norms, and racism. The program will also contribute to trail development that connects underserved urban communities to nature, as well as connect rural communities that lack access to safe, non-motorized, and active transportation.

We have launched this program on a small scale and are partnering with BIPOC led organizations to create programming. These partners will help set the program's priorities and activities. Initial recommendations include intentionally integrated stewardship events that increase a sense of ownership in communities of color; increased representation of people of color in Salmonberry Trail promotional materials, including social media, and engaging youth in communities of color for fun, educational activities that prepare them for outdoor recreation experiences, especially along the Salmonberry Trail.

61 The City of Fairview, with support from Multnomah County, the City of Troutdale and the City of Wood Village

Multnomah County

Rep. Chris Gorsek

Program: East Multnomah County Food Pantry: Infrastructure and Food Handling Safety Equipment Program for 2021

Program Jillian Daley: [email protected] and Nolan Young: [email protected]

This program proposal has approval from the City of Fairview Mayor and City of Fairview City Administrator and has been vetted by the City of Fairview Grant Administrator. The Food Pantry has requested this support, as well.


$30,000 $30,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development)

HUNGER: Student eligibility for free/reduced meals in Reynolds School District was 69% in 2019-20 and 2020-21, a measurement of poverty. That includes many schools that are not located in Fairview, such as the high school. Salish Elementary, which is in Fairview and in the District, has a free/reduced meal eligibility of more than 95%. Low-income people are underserved and it was worse in 2020 and 2021 because of a reduction in resources. For example, Reynolds School District closed in 2020 and is currently hybrid (in-person/remote learning) as of April 2021, meaning that hungry children have not had the same access to the free or reduced breakfasts and lunches they depended upon. The district sought to help with pick-up meal sites, but many parents lacked sufficient transportation, so families went hungry.

COVID CASES: One of Fairview’s largest employers, Townsend Farms, had one of the largest outbreaks of COVID-19 in the state last year, 137 cases that came in four waves. Townsend has 230 employees, most of whom are Hispanic/Latinx. There have been 778 COVID cases in Fairview's 97024 ZIP, 8.1% of the City's 9,657 person population. Oregon had 167,128 cases, almost 4% of its total population of 4,217,737. Fairview's rate is twice as high.

RACE: About 18% of Fairview’s population is Latinx/Hispanic, a population that COVID has hit especially hard. In Multnomah County as a

The City of Fairview and our local partners will be there to support our Food Pantry for many more years. We just need a little extra help during the pandemic. Thank you so much for your support! We deeply appreciate it!

62 Worksystems, the Portland Metro Workforce Development Board, 1618 SW 1st, Suite 45, Portland, OR 97201

Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties

N/A Advancing Digital Access, Learning and Support through the Public Workforce System

Program Ø Support for businesses to get back on their feet and resume normal operations Andrew McGough [email protected]

This program builds on existing infrastructure (IT, staff and facilities) and successful community efforts and could be implemented immediately. It is a defined strategy outlined in state approved regional workforce plans.


$1.5 million annually

$1,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Innovation in manufacturing

BIPOC communities have the least access to the tools and support necessary to be successful in our increasingly digital economy. This project will focus efforts and activities on BIPOC communities and ensure they have access, training and support needed to excel in the post-COVID economy. It will build on partnerships with culturally focused organizations and ensure the public workforce system is responsive and value-added for those organizations and their BIPOC customers.

This State investment would greatly accelerate our efforts to bridge the digital divide for underserved communities and ensure the public workforce system is responsive to the needs of our BIPOC communities.

This project directly and immediately addresses the Governor’s objective #’s 1,4, 5 and 7. This is also a scalable model that could be offered statewide. The platform used across the state to track and report workforce activities, I-Trac, will be enhanced to support access to the training content and other materials developed for the project. This enhancement will be available statewide.



Beaverton Homeless Shelter Project Sara King, Sr. Development Project Manager, City of Beaverton ([email protected])

A severe weather shelter currently operates out of the Beaverton Community Center. The building is underutilized, and the city plans to redevelop the site into permanent senior affordable housing with over half the units affordable for seniors at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. Earlier this year, under the guidance of Council, staff began to analyze other locations to relocate the existing shelter with the option of expanding its services to year-round shelter in partnership with Washington County. To avoid a break in shelter service, a shelter at the new location needs to be “operational” by July 2022. Given that timeline, a site must be acquired soon in order to complete any renovations necessary for operations. Due to limited budgets, site acquisition and renovation funds are the most challenging component of this project. Securing site acquisition funding amplifies location options and provides the opportunity to maximize the return on investment. Once a location is secured, the City will work with Washington County to secure final approval of a year-round shelter. In terms of shelter need, there is no year-round shelter in the City of Beaverton, and no year-round shelter for single adults experiencing homelessness in the whole of Washington County.


$2 million ($1 million

acquisition; $1 million

improvements and rehab including

predevelopment costs); $700,000

estimated annual

operating costs.


The County has limited shelter capacity and there is no year-round operating shelter in Beaverton city limits. With this limited capacity, on average, 36% of those served by the area’s homeless services/resources are from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Native American communities. Creating 250 beds of year-round shelter capacity in Washington County is an identified goal of Washington County’s Local Implementation Plan established to implement the region’s Supportive Housing Services tax levy to address homelessness with services that create and support stable housing. This building would be the first installment towards that County-wide plan to bring year-round emergency shelter options to Washington County while helping people access permanent and supportive housing placements. A guiding principle of the plan is addressing racial disparities and focusing solutions in Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Native American and other marginalized communities.

Washington County is supportive of establishing a year-round permanent homeless shelter in Beaverton and will work with the City to maximize the utilization of any shelter location acquired and renovated for that purpose.


House Dist. 49, Representative Zach Hudson

Fairview Food Plaza Incubator Food Carts

Project Recent community engagement projects including the Fairview Action Plan update identified that additional eating and gathering places including foods familiar to the areas growing immigrate population was a high priority. The City of Fairview's Urban Renewal Agency’s Food Cart Plaza project is addressing that need.

The recent pandemic has taken a toll on both restaurants and the economic well-being of East Multnomah County's diverse population. The Incubator Food Cart project will purchase three fully equipped food carts that will then be provided to East County women and BIPOC individuals to start up food cart businesses in the Fairview Food Plaza. This allows individuals that do not have the initial investment capital to create start-up businesses that can also employ other individuals. The project will also include some initial subsidy of Plaza space fees and other operating expenses and business operation mentoring to help these new startup businesses be successful.

Nolan Young, [email protected]

See answer below in additional notes section. Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$200,000 $200,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This project will specifically create business ownership and employment opportunities for women and BIPOC individuals. The project site is located in the city of Fairview immediately adjacent to Wood Village. These two communities together have a lower average household income and a larger percent of minority population than most communities in Oregon. The end product of this project will be three new women or BIPOC owned businesses creating additional jobs for the areas underserved population. The Food Plaza project is specifically addressing the need identified by the population of these two communities. These three new businesses will add to the food choices area residents will have.

Project readiness. A feasibility study has been completed for the Fairview Food Plaza . A contract has been let for the design and construction of the 16 cart Plaza. Construction will be completed October 2021. The city has signed a contract with an operator for the food Plaza. The operator, an experience restaurant operator, has agreed to be the mentor for the three incubator food carts helping to train the new owners in areas needed to be a successful business. Once funding is available we will begin the process of purchasing of the necessary food carts and searching for the individuals to participate in the program. The goal is to have the three incubator food carts ready for operation the day the Food Plaza opens in October 2021


House Dist. #49 Representative Zach Hudson

Fairview Innovation Center and Public Market

Project East Multnomah County has a diverse population hit hard by the pandemic. The Fairview Innovation Center and Public Market project will help not only Fairview but many in East County recover economically and have a more promising future. As soon as funding is obtained, a two-year program will be implemented that helps our diverse population develop business opportunities and create jobs. At the same time we will begin development and construction of an innovation center that includes a Commercial kitchen and lab for value-added food development and a public market to create both a place where businesses can develop new products and residents can purchase locally produced goods and services close to home and have a place to gather.

The Innovation Center and Public Market, the cornerstone of The Heart of Fairview development, is envisioned as the center of Fairview and the anchor for the Halsey Corridor Initiative to invigorate re-development of Halsey Street from Fairview to Troutdale. The Heart of Fairview meets the first two goals of Fairview: create new small businesses and create better paying jobs. The Innovation Center and Public Market will provide a total of 300 new jobs, create $7 million in new payroll which when fully realized will add nearly $18 million to the economy annually. This is the first of five buildings to be built on the 5.25 acre Heart of Fairview property which will bring in an additional $13 million in private investment.

Heart of Fairview and the Innovation Center and Public Market is ready to go. It will have a big impact and address many of the disparities that the recent pandemic created in the community. It also will make Fairview much more resilient and self-reliant, and will have a huge impact on the broader community. This project already has the support of the SBDC, Greater Portland Inc., OEDA and Representative Blumenauer.

Nolan Young; [email protected]

see answer below in project notes Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$10,333,000 $6,783,000 Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Oregonians investing in Oregon, Innovation in manufacturing

East Multnomah County has a disproportional number of underserved, and diverse individuals when compared to the rest of the State. This project will specifically seek out this population to create new business opportunities to produce innovative and/or value-added products. The public market will make these goods and services available in East Multnomah County.

Project Readiness . The city of Fairview has a sales agreement for purchase of this 5 acre site. Conceptual design work has been completed on the site. An environmental study and SHPO review has been completed. Project partners have been identified and are continuing to be sought for involvement in the Innovation Center.

66 City of Forest Grove Washington County

House District No. 29

Forest Grove Water System Reservoir Replacement/Expansion Project

Project The purpose of the project is to replace the City's antiquated (1940's era) drinking water, seismically vulnerable, storage tanks and replace with new and expanded capacity to address seismic resilience and plan for the City's continued growth.

Gregory H. Robertson, P.E., AICP, CFM, Director of Public Works, [email protected]

The project is identified in our current Water Master Plan and Seismic Hazard Plan. Considerable preliminary engineering work has already been done for space planning and layout.


$31,500,000 $28,500,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

This project is a "heavy lift" for the City of Forest Grove in terms of financial capacity. Using traditional financing means would place a disproportionate burden on those that can least afford it in terms of added debt service and increased water rates. Forest Grove's population metric is nearly 25% Latinx. In addition, approximately 19.2% of Forest Grove residents have incomes below the poverty line.

Without additional funding, the debt service will be distributed in part to these two populations in the form of increased water rates. Debt service related increases would be very significant adversely impacting these populations.

This project is one of the City's highest immediate priorities and is also one of the most difficult to fund. Opportunities like this just do not come along very often. And it is an opportunity to address equity and fairness with underserved populations in our community.

67 City of Gladstone Clackamas House District 40, Representative Mark Meek

Gladstone-Oregon City Trolley Bridge

Project The project would re-build the Trolley Bridge, which is a critical link in the regional Trolley Trail. The Bridge would span the Clackamas River, connecting Gladstone to the north with Oregon City to the south. The historic Trolley Bridge was destroyed by structural damage stemming from flooding in 2014.

Jacque Betz: [email protected]

The Trolley Bridge project enjoys enormous community support in Gladstone, Clackamas County, and the Region. It was included in the Downtown Revitalization Plan, and was endorsed for “Get Moving 2020” funding as part of the McLoughlin Corridor. The project received federal funding to prepare a Feasibility Study (2019), which entailed a number of technical analyses (environmental, archeological, etc.), none of which identified any significant barriers. The project also has been allocated $1.228,800 in federal Regional Flexible Funds from Metro, which will be used to prepare final design, engineering, and entitlements for the project (work is underway; completion in 2023). The project will be ready to begin construction in 2024, if full funding is secured.


$19,610,000 (including

$1,375,800 for design,

engineering, and entitlements, of which $147,000

is Gladstone/local

match; and $6,234,000 in

City of Gladstone

infrastructure dollars for

water, sanitary, and stormwater

upgrades in Portland

Avenue, the Trolley Trail

alignment in DT Gladstone

immediately north of the

Trolley Bridge).

$12,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

•Gladstone is a poor and diverse community, and is designated as an “Equity Focus Area”. The project will help connect individuals and families with limited incomes to jobs and services without having to use an automobile. 97% of Gladstone workers’ jobs are located outside the City, and many of these jobs are low-paying, such as service/retail. •Gladstone is the most severely rent burdened

City in the Portland region, and the second most burdened in the State. (Severely rent burdened is defined as spending more than 50% of gross income on rent). •15% of Gladstone’s population is Latino; 7% of

residents are foreign born. •Gladstone’s home ownership and college

graduate rates are lower than the rest of Clackamas County and the Portland region. •Gladstone’s poverty rate, senior population, and

percentage of non-seniors who are disabled, exceed the County’s and region’s rates.

•Critical link in regional bicycle/pedestrian/transit network, an essential link between the Springwater Corridor Trail, the MAX Orange Line, and the (future) Willamette Falls RiverWalk in Downtown Oregon City. •Part of the McLoughlin Corridor (located about ½ mile

west of the Trolley Trail in this vicinity). The bridge will enhance safety for non-motorists (i.e. transit users, bicyclists and pedestrians), by moving them off of McLoughlin, which is identified as the worst “crash hotspot” in Clackamas County (“Metro Bicycle & Pedestrian Hotspot” report). •Moving non-motorists off of McLoughlin will allow for

more freight mobility and congestion reduction, by reducing conflicts between cars, trucks and alternative modes. •Resiliency: this bridge will be built to current

seismic/resiliency standards, the only such bridge in the vicinity. The bridge is generally not intended for motorized vehicles, but will be designed to accommodate vehicles in the event of an emergency. •Essential component of Gladstone’s Downtown

Revitalization efforts. Gladstone has embraced an agenda of equity, housing choice, sustainability, and walkability. The Metro-funded Downtown Revitalization Plan (2017) calls for medium density, mixed use development serving a broad range of incomes. The Portland Avenue Corridor (which is a part of the Trolley Trail alignment, connecting directly with the proposed Trolley Bridge) is the focus of these efforts. As a companion to the Downtown Revitalization Plan, the City also undertook a Housing Code Audit project (2019) and a Housing Needs Analysis (2021), both funded by DLCD. In response to these policy initiatives, the City has 68 City of Gresham Multnomah

CountyHouse District 50, Representative Ruiz

Gradin Community Sports Park Project Gresham’s Gradin Community Sports Park will enhance livability and recreation access for a diverse community experiencing significant poverty, while also boosting Oregon’s economy and enhancing assets in the growing sports-recreation sector. This investment will construct soccer fields, softball fields, permanent restroom and concession facilities to help complete this 32 acre park as a regional asset and a host for tournaments. There are currently no tournament play spaces in East Multnomah County. The project has already completed the Master Plan phase and construction of Phase I amenities


Yes, Feasibility Plan and Master Plan completed; Phase I capital construction improvements completed.


$3,570,000: funding includes

$1.57 mill. match from

Gresham.

$2,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy




Housing Preservation and Investment

Project Affordable housing preservation and investment. This investment would provide local resources for securing regulated affordable housing for Gresham renters, 34% of whom pay more than 50% of their income on rent. Utilizing the state registry and notification system, the City monitors properties at risk of expiring affordability contracts such as Aldercrest Apartments (68 units) and Bristol Woods I &II (120 units). These properties are in need of reinvestment and extension of their affordability contracts to protect residents at risk of displacement and address Gresham’s desperate need to increase housing stability.


Yes, part of existing program within City Community Development. The City partners with HUD funding and community based organizations to implement capital improvements.


$2,800,000 - $7,200,000.

Estimated gap finance need for

Aldercrest at $1.5M; $4.5M

available for property

acquisition or gap financing of

additional property. Match

by Gresham 20% ($300,000-

$1,200,000)

$6,000,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling)




Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health: Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements

Project Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. Gresham’s Active Transportation Plan is a landmark study that was developed with a robust community engagement process and a racial equity lens. Done in conjunction with Multnomah County’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, the community identified investments to support safer pedestrian and bicycle access. Safety improvements in high-crash corridors will address critical gaps in the transportation network. Adding sidewalks can reduce crashes involving pedestrians walking along roadways by 65–89%.


Yes, improvements identified in the City adopted Active Transportation Plan (2018) done through a grant from Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH).


$1,398,000. Addresses the top pedestrian

priorities of the adopted Active Transportation

Plan, including 4 mid-block crossings

($125,000 each) and a new signalized

intersection ($655,000).

$233,000 (20%) match by

Gresham.

$1,165,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure


71 City of Happy Valley Clackamas County

House District 48, Representative Jeff Reardon; Senate District 24, Senator Kayse Jama. Note: Project is near the western boundaries of House District 51, Representative Janelle Bynum, and Senate District 26, Senator Chuck Thomsen.

129th Ave Safe Routes Project Project 122nd/129th is a minor north-south arterial comprised of two travel lanes, a S-curve, and vehicle travel speeds of up to 35 mph. This facility is one of the few major thoroughfares leading into the residential “bowl” of Happy Valley. There are no sidewalks or bike lanes on 129th Ave from Mountain Gate Rd to Scott Creek Ln, and there are no nearby alternatives for safe crossing. The lack of sidewalks on 129th Ave prevents adequate pedestrian access to Spring Mountain Elementary School, Scott Creek Park, and nearby trail systems. The lack of sidewalks also creates an access barrier to Sunnyside Rd transit and retail businesses.

The 129th Ave Safe Routes Project will resolve issues by constructing approx. 1,200 lineal feet of bicycle and pedestrian facilities on the east side of 129th Ave. Improved facilities will serve a variety of residential uses, including senior housing; two elementary schools and one middle school; multiple churches; and, three civic uses (Fire Station, Community Policing Center and Water Authority offices).

Ben Bryant, Assistant City Manager, 503-783-3840, [email protected]

Project was carried over from the 2018-2021 Metro Transportation Improvement Program and included in the 2021-2024 MTIP under ODOT key 19280, MTIP ID 70683, and RTP ID 10081. Project is scheduled for construction phase in 2021. The project went to bid at the end of March 2021, with construction slated to officially begin in June 2021. Work for this project will continue through the end of November 2021, with plans for completion by early December 2021.


$7,176,467 $2,700,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This Project improves pedestrian safety, last mile transit access and mobility for census tracts rich in diversity, and where there may be a demand for transit and pedestrian access to businesses.

The 129th Ave Safe Routes Project runs along the boundary of Census Tract 222.05 (west) and Census Tract 222.07 (east). Within Census Tract 222.05, about 7% of workers 16 years and over in households commute to work by walking or by transit (2019 ACS), 12.4% of the total civilian noninstitutionalized population experiences a disability (2019 ACS), and 16.5% of the population identifies in part or whole as a race other than white (2019 ACS).

In Census Tract 222.07, about 2.8% of workers 16 years and over in households commute to work by walking or by transit (2019 ACS), 8.7% of the total civilian noninstitutionalized population experiences a disability (2019 ACS), and 21.9% of the population identifies in part or whole as a race other than white (2019 ACS).

The City maintains an active project website here:https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/129th-bike-lane-project/#1611595792298-09ca3668-82ca

72 City of Hillsboro Washington County

House District 29, Representative Susan McLain

Homeless Shelter Project The City is in the process of looking to purchase sites/buildings that could be transformed into desperately needed homeless shelter, but costs are a challenging barrier to navigate. Washington County currently has no permanent shelters.

[email protected]

The City thru Project Homeless Connect opened up a winter shelter in the Civic Center and has been working closely with Washington County and other organizations to seek long term solutions. We are currently looking at possible shelter sites and if we are able to obtain funding would be able to move rather quickly in partnership with others.


$5 million $5,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Reinvesting in innovative housing

Local governments like Hillsboro have seen an influx of houselessness and are doing our best to be a resource and be responsive to the crisis, but this has traditionally not been a core service for Cities and we like other cities are trying to address the need and the gap in available resources. This has become a chronic issue in our City and has impacts on the community as a whole including the BIPOC community. It is important that individuals and families have a place to go when in crisis that provides a safe place to sleep, food, shelter, other needed resources while we work to transition them back into affordable housing and employment.

73 City of Milwaukie Clackamas Representative Karin Power

Monroe Greenway Project The Monroe Greenway will provide key east-west bicycle and pedestrian connection through the city, with connections to the future 29th Avenue Greenway and Railroad Avenue Trail. It will also provide for a key Safe Route to School for Milwaukie High School and a connection with Central Milwaukie businesses. At present, there are few connecting east-west streets in Milwaukie, so creating a corridor for active travel by people of all ages and abilities will fill a significant gap in the network. The project extends through equity lens tract areas for people of color/limited English proficiency/low income.

The Milwaukie Transportation System Plan (TSP) identifies neighborhood greenways as low-speed and low-traffic routes for walking and biking. The Monroe Street Neighborhood Greenway will connect Milwaukie’s central neighborhoods with downtown, the Trolley Trail, the 17th Avenue bikeway to the west, and the Clackamas Regional Center to the east. Currently, people use portions of the street, but crossings are deficient, traffic speeds and volumes are not adequately controlled, and the corridor is not continuous. This project will create a continuous low-stress bikeway that features traffic calming measures, wayfinding signage and signalization at OR-224. Additionally, this project will feature upgrades to existing pedestrian facilities along Monroe Street, including ADA curb ramp construction, sidewalk gap infill, sidewalk widening, wayfinding signage, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crossing installation.

Kelly Brooks, [email protected]

The Monroe Greenway is scheduled to go to construction in 2023 (Fiscal Year 2023 per our adopted Capital Improvement Plan). The city is working with the Oregon Department of Transportation and Metro to formalize all funding agreements by July 1, 2021. The city is working with all of our regulatory and funding partners to ensure that we can maintain the project schedule.


$13,445,000 $1,500,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

Neighborhoods identified as containing higher rates of low-income residents, residents of color, and/or residents with limited English proficiency along the eastern and western portions of Monroe Street Neighborhood Greenway currently experience deterrents and barriers to walking and biking, including: high vehicle speeds, high volume traffic environments, unsafe crossings, and flood risk. Construction of the greenway will provide safer access to multiple title 1 schools, parks, and public housing that serve low-income and underserved populations.

The Monroe Greenway will be a transformational project for our community. Recent funding restrictions placed on ODOT resources, along with more refined cost estimates have created a shortfall in the project budget overall. ARPA funding would help the city retain important scope elements, like sidewalks on adjacent streets that may receive more traffic after the greenway is installed, and provide comprehensive public involvement.

74 City of Milwaukie Clackamas Representative Karin Power

Milwaukie Bay Park Project The project, a joint effort between North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District (NCPRD) and City of Milwaukie, is developing 3.6 acres on the waterfront with a children’s play area, interactive water feature, social gathering areas, art, a safer permanent alignment of the regional Trolley Trail through the park, accessible pathways, and plantings to bring more natural areas to the site.

Kelly Brooks, [email protected]

The project is slated to begin construction in July 2022 with all permits completed by winter 2021/22.


9,128,000 472,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

Milwaukie Bay Park serves as a regional park draws a diverse array of visitors from across Milwaukie and Clackamas County. During design, staff held smaller group discussions to engage the Latinx community and communities living with disabilities. Spanish-language materials and online surveys were also distributed. Northwest Housing Alternatives, which serves low-income and houseless community members is within three blocks of the park.

75 City of Sherwood Washington County

House District 26, representative Courtney Neron

Tonquin Employment Area Access project

Project Complete the engineering and design of the new east/west collector street providing access to this new employment area

Julia Hajduk, Community Development Director

Project is identified in the Capital Improvement Plan, the Sherwood Transportation System Plan and is identified in the Regional Transportation Plan. Planning efforts includes completion of the TEA concept plan, TEA Implementation Plan and South Washington County Industrial Lands project.


$875,000 for design to get to

100% design plans

$475,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

This TEA has long been planned for the development of new industrial parks and her is significant interest by developers to construct in the TEA. With its location immediately adjacent to the Tualatin Opportunity Zone and within a short distance of the Newberg Opportunity Zone, the development of new employment land will spur economic growth and job creation for low-income communities, BIPOC and other underserved populations. At present, a large number of Sherwood jobs are lower wage jobs in retail, accommodations and food service which are held by commuters coming into the City for those jobs. Since Sherwood is an integral part of the Greater Portland region and the vast majority of Sherwood workers are traveling into Sherwood from neighboring distressed urban and rural areas, the development of new employment land will allow the creation of higher paying jobs in Sherwood which will support wealth creation for BIPOC and other disadvantaged populations.


Rep 35 Dacia Grayber

Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure Investment

Project Investing in bike and pedestrian infrastructure in underserved areas with a focus on safety. Nicole Hendrix, [email protected]

The City has projects ready and identified in the CIP, MTIP, and STIP for bike/ped safety improvements.


20M $20,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Reinvesting in innovative housing, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

Underserved areas typically house communities of color, bike and pedestrian improvements in these areas would improve the livability, access, and safety for those that live there.

77 City of Wilsonville Clackamas County

House District 26, Representative Courtney Neron

Wilsonville I-5 Bike/Ped Bridge Project Project constructs a high-profile, artistic walking/biking bridge spanning I-5 that connects the Wilsonville Town Center and Oregon Tech employment campus zone with the SMART Transit Center and TriMet WES commuter rail station, located in an industrial employment zone adjacent to Villebois urban-residential neighborhoods. The project increases community connectivity and safety by providing a walking and biking option in the central area of town over the Interstate 5 highway, a major city divider. The project directly connects high-capacity Wilsonville public-transit center and adjoining job- and resident-dense area to the Wilsonville Town Center commercial hub. The project advances regional and federal goals to increase access to public-transit services and alternative-mobility options, especially for lower-income populations. The project provides opportunity to leverage pending planned investments for redevelopment of the Town Center area as a multi-family, pedestrian-friendly, walkable commercial entertainment district.

Mark Ottenad, Public/Government Affairs Director: [email protected]

Yes, this project appears in multiple adopted plans, including: 2018-2021 MTIP, ID Number 70883; Metro 2018 RTP, Project ID number 11554, Financially Constrained List; City of Wilsonville TSP number BW-09 - I-5 Pedestrian Bridge. The current project phase is at 30% preliminary design/engineering; working in close collaboration with ODOT Region 1; project scheduled to be 90% design completion/construction-ready in Nov 2021.


$22.5 million $15,500,000 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

The Wilsonville I-5 Bike/Ped Bridge provides a non-automobile mobility option for residents who walk or use a bicycle for transportation. By providing a direct connection between the Wilsonville Transit Center—which features SMART bus center and TriMet WES commuter rail station—and the Wilsonville Town Center commercial hub, lower-income residents and commuting workers have new options for accessing public transit and employment opportunities.According to Regional Equity Atlas, portions of Wilsonville have a population above the regional average in poverty, with west Wilsonville at 18.2% and south Wilsonville at 7.5%. The I-5 Bike/Ped Bridge provides lower-income populations with a safer, more direct transportation alternative to the Town Center businesses and services, including Wilsonville City Hall and Library, and high tech job opportunities and educational resources.Additionally, Wilsonville as a whole has a higher than average number of households with low English proficiency (7.3%) and above average non-white population (25%) in eastern and southern Wilsonville. The project benefits these communities by providing better access to local and regional transit via the TriMet WES commuter rail and SMART Transit Center, jobs in the City’s high-tech employment areas, and higher-education opportunities at Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), and Clackamas Community College.

Total Cost: $22.5 million; Project funding sources: •State ARP request: $15.5 million •Federal earmark request: $3.0 million •City transportation system development charges: $2.45

million •Metro Regional Flexible Funds (RFFA) grant: $1.55

million

78 Clackamas County Clackamas County

House District 39, Rep. Christine Drazan and House District 51, Rep. Janelle Bynum

Sunrise Gateway Corridor Community Visioning Concept

Project The Sunrise Gateway Corridor, traversed by Highway 212 and 224, is an essential economic hub in Clackamas County and serves as one of the busiest freight distribution centers in the Portland Metro region and the state. This area includes a significant amount of undeveloped and underdeveloped acreage within the urban growth boundary and is projected to double in residential population over the next 20 years. Currently, the heavily congested transportation system is failing with dangerous intersections and a lack of safe crossings, pedestrian, and bicycle amenities. No formal planning or community engagement work has been conducted for this corridor in over 10 years.

Funding would allow for robust community engagement and the production of an equitable development plan for this corridor. This plan will guide future transportation, housing, and other investments in the coming years to support a vibrant, safe, and affordable corridor that serves existing and future community members, businesses, and the region.

Specifically, this effort would:1. Build trust and a common vision for the future of the corridor by listening to the people who live, work, and own businesses in this corridor. Prioritize engagement with people who have historically been left out of the public process including people experiencing poverty and people of color.2. Find opportunities to optimize land use designations within the corridor to support housing options and job creation by conducting a Land Use Assessment and an Economic Opportunities Analysis.3. Protect the current residents of the area by developing and implementing an anti-displacement strategy.4. Identify barriers and develop solutions for improving community health by conducting a Community Health Assessment.5. Modernize the Transportation Vision for this corridor by understanding the community needs and integrating solutions into the ideal transportation system design, including updating the EIS.

Chris Lyons, [email protected]

Components of the Sunrise Gateway Corridor transportation system are included in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) constrained list. Projects 11668, 11767, 11135, 10890, 11301 would all be included as part of this planning effort.


$5.5 million $4,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

This project will be centered on an inclusive equitable public engagement process. Our intention is to build trust by creating a vision for the corridor that considers and addresses the needs of the residents, employees, business owners and those dependent on this corridor. As identified by Metro, this corridor has many equity focus areas, specifically including high populations of people of color, people with limited English proficiency and people experiencing poverty. This work will benefit BIPOC, Native American populations and underserved populations including rural communities that rely on this corridor. This corridor is also a State identified Emergency Access route that experienced failures during the wildfire events of 2020. We must work together to make this a resilient corridor that functions to support people now and in the future.

Happy Valley, the fastest growing city in the state, is located at the east end of the Sunrise Gateway Corridor. The city contains a large amount of developable land inside the Urban Growth Boundary that has been designated for development by Metro. Unfortunately, components of the transportation system within the Sunrise Gateway Corridor is failing to the point that development permits cannot be issued without intersections being repaired. These improvements are cost prohibitive to development and have stalled efficient use of land in portions of the city. This visioning process is critical to support housing and employment opportunities inside the Urban Growth Boundary and to support efficient use of lands designated for housing and employment.

79 Clackamas County Clackamas County

House District 26, Rep. Courtney Neron and House District 37, Rep. Rachel Prusak

65th & Elligsen/Stafford Road Intersection Improvement Project

Project Eliminate heavy congestion and improve safety by replacing two failing stop-controlled intersections with a single roundabout, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This project will provide many community benefits including:

•Safer and more reliable connection for fast-growing urban areas and freight traveling between Clackamas County, Washington County, Tualatin and Wilsonville •Improved safety for all users •New bicycle and pedestrian facilities •Reduce congestion at one of the most congested intersections in Clackamas County, with daily afternoon backups

often extending more than a ½-mile •Eliminate up to 15 minutes of delay in travel time

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007

This project is included in the Regional Transportation Plan Constrained list as Project ID 10054. The county recently conducted an intersection study that resulted in strong support for the roundabout solution.


$12.3 million $10,000,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

This project will serve both urban and rural community members as it is located in a rural area within Metro’s Urban Reserves and connects two fast growing cities (Wilsonville & Tualatin). The current configuration is causing extreme congestion in a rural area that leaves both urban and rural users frustrated and cars idling for long periods of time, which has a negative impact on air quality.

The County plans to facilitate an inclusive public engagement process that prioritizes underrepresented communities who utilize this route. We will work with Community Based Organizations to insure that the public engagement opportunity is made available to all people, especially groups that have historically been excluded from these processes. We will offer translation services in the engagement process to remove language barriers.

80 Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development

Clackamas County

House District 52, Rep. Anna Williams

Bull Run Bridge Replacement Project Bull Run Bridge is a 127 year old structurally deficient iron bridge that provides a critical link affecting the health, safety and economic vitality of a large area of rural Clackamas County. The Bull Run Bridge was originally built for use by horses, wagons and pedestrians and cannot safely serve today’s vehicular traffic. The bridge has the second lowest sufficiency rating of the 8,000 bridges in Oregon (25.5 out of 100) and is far beyond the end of its useful life. The bridge is weight limited which impedes access by heavy trucks used by Portland Water Bureau vehicles servicing the pumping station for the City of Portland’s water supply. The bridge deck is also only 22 feet wide, 16 feet less than the standard width of a two lane bridge today. Weight restrictions further impede Sandy Fire District #72 engines for fire-fighting and emergency response, or for heavy trucks and equipment used in the important local timber industry. This state of good repair project will construct a new bridge adjacent to the existing structure and will use the same approach roads. The existing bridge will be removed on completion of a new bridge. Though located outside the Urban Growth Boundary this bridge serves as critical transportation infrastructure in the greater Portland metropolitan region and it must be replaced before its failure becomes more of a problem for public health and safety in this portion of Clackamas County as well as the entire Portland region.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007 / Mike Bezner, Assistant Director, Clackamas County Department of Transportation and Development, [email protected], 503-742-4400

Funding will allow for design and construction of project. To advance this project as quickly as possible, Clackamas County has funded the preliminary engineering and environmental process. The environmental process is complete. Clackamas County staff conducted an environmental coordination meeting with staff from ODOT Region 1 and received approval for the environmental analysis and proposed mitigations. To complete the Categorical Exclusion Close-Out, the project will be required to obtain several permits, the process which is now underway. In addition, ODOT is committed to adding this project to the STIP within a reasonable timeframe should the project receive necessary funding. Further, this project is included in the Clackamas County Transportation System Plan.


$11.2 million $9,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

This project is located in rural Clackamas County. Due to the rapid deterioration of the existing bridge and weight limit restrictions, Sandy Fire District No. 72 may not be able to continue using the current bridge. This would require a detour route that would increase response time from about 15 minutes up to at least 45 minutes. Emergency response within the first 30 minutes is critical to save lives in all types of emergencies.

In addition, this bridge allows efficient access to the Bull Run watershed, which provides clean driving water to approximately one million people.

81 Clackamas County, a member of the Willamette Falls Locks State Commission

Clackamas County. Yamhill and Marion County are also represented on the Willamette Falls Locks State Commission.

HD 37 – Representative Rachel Prusak

Willamette Falls Locks Operational Repairs

Project The Willamette Falls Locks was built on the banks of the city of West Linn in 1873 to provide navigation around the Willamette Falls on the Willamette River. The Locks were purchased by the US Military Department in 1915 (later the US Army Corp of Engineers), and repaired and deepened with 50-50 cost share expenses between the federal government and State of Oregon to move goods along the Willamette River, primarily wheat and timber. At its peak, the Willamette Falls Locks and Canal managed more commercial tonnage of shipping than the locks on the Columbia River.

Funding is needed for repairs to address operational and safety concerns to the Willamette Falls Locks and canal, which were closed in 2011 for life-safety concerns. Repairs would include but are not limited to restoration or the replacement of the gudgeon arms for several gates, restoring sink holes behind walls where aggregate has been washed away, and addressing seepage and flooding concerns behind original stonework.

Full project funding would modernize operations of the Locks, turning the facility into a long-term economically beneficial and seismically resilient project that can be dependable well into the future, while also honoring the historic value of the facility.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, 971-202-3007, [email protected]

The Willamette Falls Locks is still owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and as such still maintains federal authorization to be used for navigation. While it is closed for life safety reasons, the US Army Corps can partner with the State (or potential Public Corporation via HB 2563) to partner construction funding so that seismic and operational repairs happen in tandem, ideally before transfer.


$14.5 million $14,500,000 Supporting resilient rural communities, Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

Reopening Willamette Falls Locks returns the Willamette River to one-navigable river. The Willamette River, and Willamette Falls in particular, is a cherished location with ancestral significance to multiple Native American tribes, including the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde and Columbia River Treaty Tribes, who serve on the Willamette Falls Locks State Commission. An operational Locks restores opportunities for river engagement in and around the Willamette Falls for both Tribes and Oregonians alike.

Additionally, an operational Locks restores economic redevelopment opportunities for upriver communities like Canby, Wilsonville, and Newberg in Yamhill County. As Newberg begins evaluating redevelopment of industrial waterfront properties, an operational Locks changes and improves the potential for how that redevelopment will unfold. Much of the business model of a reopened Locks is dependent on unique and explorative access to rural upriver communities, including access to heritage tours in French Prairie and the wine tours in Yamhill and Marion Counties.

The US Army Corps of Engineers is currently working to advance their work to seismically restore certain elements of the Locks before transfer to a non-federal entity. HB 2564 in the 2021 Oregon State Legislature creates that entity, a Public Corporation that would be tasked with operational and management authority of the Locks.

82 Clackamas Water Environment Services

Clackamas County

House District 51, Rep. Janelle Bynum

Boring Lagoon Water Resource Recovery Facility Replacement Project

Project Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES), a special district within Clackamas County, operates a failing treatment lagoon in the rural community of Boring, OR. The system was originally constructed by the community but then turned over to WES due to their inability to operate it to meet water quality requirements under the Clean Water Act. After operation for several decades, the lagoon system itself is now failing. The treatment lagoon’s effluent does not meet water quality standards allowing for discharge in the rainy season of November 1 – March 31 without harming the receiving water body, the North Fork of Deep Creek. Currently WES is hauling the effluent from the Boring Facility by tanker truck to another facility for treatment, which is not a sustainable or environmentally friendly approach. The most cost-effective way to address the failing treatment is to convey the wastewater to a more urban area and connect in with existing, higher-functioning wastewater treatment options.

To connect to another system, the project requires decommissioning of the current lagoon treatment system, construction of a pump station at the same site, acquiring right of way and constructing an underground force main (pressurized pipe) that will move the wastewater from the pump station to the terminal point of an existing urban system managed by WES approximately 6 miles away, where it would then be conveyed to the Kellogg Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) in Milwaukie, Oregon and join discharges into the Willamette River. The total project cost includes design and construction of the pump station, force main and right of way acquisition for the approximately 6 miles of underground pipe.

This project supports a relatively poor, rural community of roughly 100 households and businesses that cannot otherwise fund this project or bear the burden of infrastructure upgrades. Failure of the lagoon system without replacement would render the homes and businesses unfit for occupancy. Construction of the project would not only ensure that the environment and public health is protected in Boring and downstream communities of Gresham, Happy Valley and Damascus, but will also serve as an early infrastructure investment to allow economic development in an otherwise capacity-constrained area.

Chris Lyons, Clackamas County Government Affairs Manager, [email protected], 971-202-3007 / Chris Storey, WES Assistant Director, [email protected], 503-742-4543

This project is “shovel ready” in that the only constraint to the project moving forward is sufficient and appropriate funding. WES developed a facility master plan for the Boring Lagoon WRRF in August 2020 with engineering firm Murray Smith that evaluated options for addressing the long term challenges of serving the Boring community, with a recommendation of decommissioning and connection to a more robust treatment works system as the most sustainable, economically viable and environmentally protective option. WES is preparing its annual capital budget and is prepared to begin work promptly, i.e. in 2021, if the funding request is approved. Sufficient resources exist to fund the difference between the funding request and the total project cost. If approved, WES will commit to complete the project even if the final cost is higher than the estimated project cost, and anticipates completion of the project within 12-18 months from initiation.


$4.5 million $1,500,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

Support for this project will help a small rural community that has experienced challenges with unemployment, sustaining its few small businesses, and ensuring adequate infrastructure is available to support the community.

Boring is a small rural community that lacks the resources by itself to address the water quality and public health challenges reflected in the failure of the Boring Lagoon WRRF. Investment through this project will relieve a relatively poor community of a burden that it cannot adequately address alone. In addition to meeting the immediate needs of public health and environmental protection, construction of the pump station and force mail pipeline will reverse the capacity issues facing the community from a wastewater standpoint. Instead of being constrained by a failing lagoon, the residents of Boring will be able to rely upon the much greater capacity of the Kellogg Creek WRRF system, providing much-needed opportunity for economic development in their community.

83 Latino Network Multnomah HD 50 La Plaza Esperanza Project Preschool and community center for Latinx community in metro region. Tony DeFalco, [email protected]

Yes. Yes. Concept complete, $2M raised to date. Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

$14M $12,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

Latinx youth and families will have access to preschool, job training opportunities for preschool education, youth safe spaces to receive mentoring and services to move into the workforce and prosocial activities instead of gang-related activities. Creates a visible home for the Latinx community in east side of the region. Latinx community has been hardest hit by COVID with lost wages, lost jobs and lost loved ones. The appropriately named La Plaza Esperanza is a critical infrastructure for the Latinx population in Oregon at just the right time.

84 Metro Clackamas House District 40, Rep. Mark Meek

Willamette Falls Legacy Project Project As a key partner in the Willamette Falls Legacy project, Metro has successfully negotiated continued public access and development of a Riverwalk in partnership with the new property owner, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Metro is expecting to begin schematic design of Phase 1 shortly and anticipating construction start in approximately 18 months. The project continues to work collaboratively to pursue funding opportunities for future phases including the cleanup of environmental contaminants on-site, restoration of key habitat, protection of economic development opportunities, public access, and co-development of facilities that can be used by Tribal members and the public. Funding from this program will result in the expansion of Phase 1 to include Phase 2. This funding would allow the project to incorporate Phase 2 into the Phase 1 permitting and to begin construction of Phase 2 with Phase 1.

Phase 1 is the provision of permanent access into the property and along the Willamette River. Phase 2 is the development of a permanent overlook for the Willamette Falls and the river. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 include significant habitat restoration (beyond minimum mitigation requirements) and will provide space for ongoing programming of activities to engage the public when they visit the Riverwalk.

Brian Moore, [email protected]

The project has an adopted master plan and support from the property owner. Schematic design of Phase 1 is planned to begin within the next few months and construction is expected to begin within 18-24 months.


Phase 2: $30.5 million (partially

funded). See additional info

below for overall project (six

phases).

$12,500,000 Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon

The Willamette Falls Legacy Project is located at the heart of European settlement in Oregon. The property is now tribally owned. The public investment in this infrastructure will help offset the environmental damage and loss of traditional lifeways that industrial activity and settlement has caused Tribes. The Willamette Falls is a critical site for harvesting first foods and used to be a site of vibrant commerce for the Tribes of the region. This investment will help to restore a piece of what has been lost over the past 200 years of Oregon’s history.

See willamettefallslegacy.org.

Overall project budget (All project phases anticipate combined funding from public and private sources): Phase 1: $24.5M – fundedPhase 2: $30.5 – partially funded – ($12.5M gap/funding request)Phase 3: $20M – not currently fundedPhase 4: $30M – not currently fundedPhase 5: $20M – not currently fundedPhase 6: $25M – not currently funded

85 Metro Multnomah County

House District 44, Speaker Tina Kotek

Willamette Cove Restoration Project This project helps create best possible environmental outcomes for communities in North Portland near the Willamette Cove natural area in the Portland Harbor area along the Willamette River by removing from the site approximately 45,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and arranging for barge movements of the soil to a permitted landfill. The additional cost of removing the soil, rather than leaving it onsite in an engineered containment cell, is estimated at approximately $3 million. Metro is requesting this incremental funding to ensure the best possible cleanup of this important 26-acre community asset along the east bank of the Willamette.

The project supports the Governor’s Action #7, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, by creating the highest level of environmental cleanup and long-term safest area for community members from North Portland to experience a thriving ecosystem and the Willamette River. Removing contaminants from the site also increases resiliency and fights the potential deleterious effects that climate change and severe weather might otherwise bring to the site through flooding and storms.

The project also supports Action #9 by supporting in-state travel opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged communities in need of reasonably accessible recreation or nature sites, as well as BIPOC communities living in North and Northeast Portland.

Finally, the project supports Action #5, Creating opportunities for Oregonians. As noted below, Metro intends for this project to create economic and workforce development opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color and to build on Metro’s Construction Career Pathways Project (C2P2).

Paul Slyman, [email protected]

The DEQ cleanup plan for Willamette Cove was formally issued March 31, 2021, and requires addressing legacy contamination that is harmful to people and the environment. Additional sampling to implement the cleanup will occur over the next 18 months in preparation for final design and implementation of the remedy.


$12 million (see additional

information below)

$3,000,000 Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

Metro and other organizations are in frequent communication with BIPOC and local communities and CBOs about the cleanup of the site. The community has made long-term safety and workforce development and opportunities associated with the cleanup a priority in discussions. It is Metro’s intent that hiring for this cleanup work will emphasize economic opportunities for BIPOC members and build on our important Construction Career Pathways Project (C2P2).

Estimated project cost: The overall project cost per DEQ’s recent cleanup plan, which does not include removal of contaminated soil to an offsite location, is estimated to be $8.8 million, which involves excavating the contaminated soil and placing it onsite in an engineered cell. Cost estimates will be refined in the coming months. The additional cost to remove the contaminated soil to a permitted landfill is estimated to be approximately $3 million.

See also:https://www.oregonmetro.gov/news/deq-issues-cleanup-plan-willamette-cove


Rep. Reynolds Behavioral Health Resource Center

Project Level 1-2: Day Center with access to showers, laundry, peer counseling, housing, meal service and additional services.

Level 3: 24-Hour Behavioral Health Shelter

Level 4: Transitional Housing

Level 5: Administrative Offices

Jeston Black - [email protected]

Shovel ready Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

27 Million $12,500,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing, Getting small business back on its feet

BHRC will serve individuals who are homeless and suffer from a severe and persistent mental illness, a community that is marginalized.

https://multco.us/multnomah-county/333-sw-park-about-project


Rep Warner Smith

82nd Ave Shelter Project A hotel located on 82nd Ave that was purchased using CARES funding to provide isolation units for medically fragile individuals experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. With investment the hotel rooms would be converted to transitional housing. Improvements would include kitchens, ADA accessible bathrooms and electrical. This transitional housing would be targeted at individuals who are in recovery.

Jeston Black - [email protected]

Currently being used, would be ready for construction with in the year.


$6-7 Million $3,500,000 Reinvesting in innovative housing

This project would be focused on people who are in recovery. There are very few transitional housing facilities for people in recovery.


Speaker Tina Kotek

Arbor Lodge Shelter Project Located in North Portland, the current building was purchased by Multnomah County to provide winter shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness. Additional funds would allow Multnomah County to renovate its current property to create a permanent shelter site. Improvements would include, a kitchen, showers, sleeping quarters and an outdoor space for people to gather. The shelter would be able to house 80 people.


Shovel Ready Metro Region- Raihana Ansary

10-12 Million plus ongoing

cost


Will provide shelter for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, the BIPOC community is largely over represented in the homeless population.

89 North Clackamas Watersheds Council and City of Milwaukie

Clackamas 41 (Rep. Karin Power, 503-986-1441) [email protected])

Kellogg Dam Removal & Replacement of Highway 99E Bride, Milwaukie, OR

Project Remove antiquated and purposeless Kellogg Dam, constructed in 1858 and blocking fish passage to critical habitat in the entire Kellogg-Mt. Scott Watersheds. •Removes top-ranked barrier to ESA-listed salmon, steelhead, and lamprey populations throughout Willamette basin •Replaces 87-year old earthquake-vulnerable bridge that rests on dam •Provides living-wage construction jobs with opportunities for equity-based contracting •Creates safe pedestrian/multimodal undercrossing •Increases floodplain storage •Leverages multimillion-dollars in private investment in ecosystem credit markets to restore existing impoundment.

•Neil Schulman, Executive Director, North Clackamas Watersheds Council , 503-550-9282, [email protected]; •Kelly Brooks, Assistant

City Manager, City of Milwaukie, 503-786-7573, [email protected]

•#1 Priority in State of Oregon for ODOT-owned fish passage barriers (2019 Statewide Fish

Passage Priority List) •#6 priority barrier in North Willamette Watershed (all barriers, 2019

Statewide Fish Passage Priority List) •Identified in City of Milwaukie Comprehensive Plan,

adopted 2021 •Identification of preferred alternative underway •Schedule to

implementation to be developed in 2021 •No FERC involvement


$28,000,000 $22,036,625 Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

•Significant impact for minority contracting as per an infrastructure project •Communities near the dam site significantly

disadvantaged, and have been traditionally excluded from the benefits of a healthy environment, and adverse environmental determinants of health such as increased rates of respiratory diseases, exposure to toxins, and other negative health impacts (EPA, 2010). Population of Milwaukie High School, located three blocks from site, is 44% non-white, 29% Ever English Learner, 29% Latinx, 6% multi-racial, and 50% free and reduced school lunch as of 6/1/20 (North Clackamas School District, Oregon Dept. of Education, 2020). •Restores lamprey habitat, important value to

two Native American tribes interested in project & is among the historical & accustomed places (Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs); builds habitat continuity with restoration of Willamette Falls

•Restoration of existing impoundment ($4-6 million) will proceed with private investment in mitigation bank markets if dam is removed. * Public support is very high. •Location in highly-visible spot (downtown Milwaukie,

across street from light rail, etc.) is a unique opportunity to build public support for dam removal and stream restoration •Design process leverages financial support from

OWEB, City of Milwaukie, Resources Legacy Fund, PGE, and Patagonia

90 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Multnomah House District 42, Representative Rob Nosse

OMSI District Infrastructure Project Investing ARPA funds in OMSI District infrastructure will spur equitable economic development and maximize the impact of the ARP funds in the State. One-time ARPA funding ($5M - $7M) to match already committed Portland Bureau of Transportation funds ($5M) will enable the development and construction of a New Water Avenue within the OMSI District. This near-term key infrastructure investment will help catalyze the $1B in private investment expected the OMSI District project. This development will help create a more resilient and equitable Oregon through building a self-sustaining revenue foundation for OMSI to continue to expand its statewide educational services to historically underrepresented and rural Oregon families.

The OMSI District will be a new community destination and inclusive neighborhood centered in creativity and innovation, educational opportunities for all ages, sustainability, and public access to the river. It will include a new 1/3 mile Waterfront Education Park to honor and restore Tribal presence on the Willamette in Portland. Public green space, plazas, restored wetlands and habitats, hands-on outdoor science programming, and interpretation will affirm and sustain Indigenous ecological knowledge and cultural connection to the river. In addition to the City of Portland and OMSI, key partners in the master planning process for the OMSI District include Portland Community College (PCC), the Portland Opera, Portland General Electric (PGE), the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indian (ATNI), and the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission (CRITFC).

The OMSI District will showcase and advance climate and sustainability solutions through transportation, next generation urban systems and technology, and OMSI science learning experiences advocating informed climate action. Covering 10 city blocks, the District will include 3M square feet of new transit-oriented development and 1,000 units of new housing, including affordable units. The vision for the OMSI District was created with significant public input and engagement, and we are committed to continuing to authentically engage our partners and the communities we serve in its further development.

The development and construction of New Water Avenue is the critical first infrastructure component of the project and would align a critical transportation artery with the railroad tracks along the eastern border of the OMSI District. It will include a 2-lane cycle track to connect the Springwater Corridor with the Eastbank Esplanade. This alignment will enable truck traffic to pass more smoothly and safely through the District and create a safer, more walkable and bikeable neighborhood. The alignment also opens up new vertical development opportunities to maximize development density and leverages existing transportation infrastructure investments including Tilikum Crossing, Aerial Tram, Portland Streetcar, MAX Light Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, Eastbank Esplanade, and Green Loop. The improved connections to transit in the OMSI district help further unlock OMSI to families in East Multnomah County.

Erin Graham, President and CEO [email protected]

The OMSI District is part of the City of Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan adopted by the State of Oregon. New Water Avenue is part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s transportation systems plan (TSP) under which PBOT has committed $5M to the project. Under the OMSI District Central City Master Plan (CCMP), the 30% infrastructure design indicates the street alignment, the underground utility infrastructure, the west side location of the two-way cycle track, travel lanes, sidewalks, entryways and loading. Additionally, the CCMP requires a transportation impact study which is currently underway. The CCMP is scheduled to be approved by the Portland City Council by end of year 2021.


$10M-$12M $5,000,000 Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure

The infrastructure investment will catalyze the OMSI District project. A key piece of the development is the creation of a 1/3 mile Waterfront Education Park to honor and restore Tribal presence on the Willamette in Portland. The project is also working with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indian (ATNI), and the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) to incorporate a Center for Tribal Nations as part of the development. The district will create a STEAM learning ecosystem with communities and partners that will expand educational opportunities and eliminate barriers to high-quality science education for diverse Oregon audiences through innovative new programming, digital programming, increased public access on transit, and engagement in science learning outside the museum walls. Development includes equitable contracting and hiring Minority-owned, Woman-owned, and Emerging Small Business contractors.

91 PBDG N/A N/A Fulcrum: Small Construction Incubator & Business

Development Service Center

Project PBDG proposes a statewide service center outside of the Portland Metro area in an underserved area to connect MWBE, ESB and under-resourced construction firms to resources and work opportunities with an integrated service delivery approach from a coalition of complementary economic empowerment service providers. Our service center will include an incubator space to develop new small construction firms and grow or strengthen existing firms with multi-lingual training, culturally relevant mentorship, cooperatively shared resources for back office support, an affordable commercial space and business address to launch a business from, and a shared commercial grade maker/workshop space. It will be a welcoming space for diverse communities that facilitates conviviality for under-represented small construction business owners and is a gathering space for them, mission-aligned community groups, and adjacent neighborhoods.

[email protected] PBDG has an existing service center in SE Portland that we are quickly outgrowing. We have existing proposal documents outlining our plan in greater detail and have been working on this plan for 3 years with our Board of Directors.

Statewide $7.5 million $5,500,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet

The service center & incubator focus on the needs of underserved BIPOC, rural and COBID certified firms in Construction to provide them resources that close the gap of generational wealth and eliminate gender and racial disparities in income, assets and work opportunities. It allows small businesses who may not have their own internal back office staff for business development, sales, marketing or human resources, to have all of these needs met in one place. Additionally, it would serve to attract and employ BIPOC and rural workforce in a safe space.


Mass Timber Manufacturing Center at Terminal 2Project [email protected]

This project builds off current studies examining the feasibility of creating low-cost housing out of MPP using modular high-volume factory construction techniques. These studies include prototyping and refining housing design, business planning (of factory), preliminary factory design and logistics of moving modules from the factory to the building site. The Port owns the site and could move quickly into business and program planning, pre-development, and early site development work.


$20 million $750,000 Action#2: Reinvesting in innovative housing; Action#3: Supporting resilient rural communities; Action#4: Supporting Oregon’s workforce; Action#5: Creating opportunities for Oregonians; Action #7: Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure; Action#8: Oregonians investing in Oregon.

This project ties heavily into the efforts made by BO, ODF, and DLCD to invest in the rural mass timber industry. The state’s rural areas will need a large amount of skilled labor to assemble modular mass timber buildings where they will be deployed. A Mass Timber Center at T2 would not only produce products that would enable construction of lowcost housing but would further provide regionally accessible workforce training serving Oregonians who live and are employed in rural parts of the state. Additionally, special emphasis would be placed on recruiting and training black, indigenous and people of color within the trades and would additionally help replace housing that was destroyed by wildfires that was predominately occupied by the Latinx community

The cost to construct the Mass Timber Manufacturing Center at T2 is estimated to be $20 million. The Port estimates an initial need of $750,000 to complete business/program planning, site assessment, stakeholder engagement, and factory design and master planning to accommodate future growth of the campus.


Seismic Resilient Runway Project Ø Expertise support for rural communities with a focus on BIPOC and women resulting in: [email protected]

To date, the Port has studied the effects of liquefaction settlement that could occur post-earthquake and used the results of this study helped complete a 30% design for rebuilding 6,000- feet of PDX’s south runway. The Port has also completed a cost-benefit analysis of constructing the resilient runway and is currently partnering with Portland State University to complete an equity study. This funding request would support the next phase of the Resilient Runway Engineering Design project. This phase will result in a complete set of engineering and construction drawings for the seismic mitigation that will lay the groundwork for securing construction funding and provide the necessary technical information to begin construction of a seismically resilient runway. The proposed project is consistent with the goals and objectives of a FEMA-approved state plan, the Oregon State Mitigation Plan.


$200 million $4,000,000 Action #7: Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure – resiliency & preparedness.

The Port is working with Portland State University (PSU) to complete an equity study. The PSU Portland Resilient Runway Equity Study will complement the economic analysis with quantitative and qualitative demographic analyses. The equity study will highlight which workers and communities will stand to suffer due to job loss and business activity interruption due to a potential airport shutdown. Engaging in this work with PSU is part of the Port’s plan to develop community support thoughtfully. This work will include focus groups and community interviews, consistent with the needs identified by researchers to complete their study. The Portland regional economy has struggled for many years with income and wealth inequality and the pandemic has only exacerbated that problem. The Port is a major driver of economic activity, and we must focus efforts to improve economic conditions for those falling behind. We believe that commitment extends to supporting the most vulnerable in our community in times of crisis. We know that community organizations, particularly those representing Black and Indigenous People(s) of Color have engaged on various regional efforts focused on resiliency. From levees to major transportation infrastructure to climate – it has become very clear that, when crisis strikes, these communities are hardest hit in every possible way. The Port will continue to work to ensure these diverse communities are aware of the way the Port and other regional governments are prioritizing key

The total cost of a seismic resilient runway will be $140-$200 million. Todate, the Port of Portland has invested over $850,000 in study and design. The next phase of work will cost $4-5 million to support the design and development to further the planning work to a 90% design of the south runway. The Port request $4 million from the state to get to 90% design.

94 Salmonberry Trail Foundation

Washington District 1 Salmonberry Trail Construction Project Builds trail from Manning to Stub Stewart State Park and widens existing trail between Banks and Manning. Connects Salmonberry Trail to Banks-Vernonia State Trail creating a new 14-mile loop connecting rural communities in high demand area.

Jon-Paul Bowles [email protected]

Yes. Initial planning is complete and included community engagement and input.


$14 million-$19 million

$17,500,000 Investing in Oregon’s hardest hit workers (those currently unemployed or underemployed), Supporting resilient rural communities, Supporting Oregon’s workforce (those currently employed but struggling), Creating opportunities for Oregonians (workforce development), Getting small business back on its feet, Investing in Oregon’s infrastructure, Oregonians investing in Oregon, Safely reopening Oregon’s economy

Provides access to nature and outdoor recreation for underserved communities of color by connecting a growing network or Metro regional trails to western Washington County. Once built, this trail will be the spine to which urban trails and public transportation will funnel, providing access to outdoor recreation amenities that have historically inaccessible to communities of color and households without personal vehicles. Trail is also designed to be ADA accessible. Also provides safe, active transportation, and non-motorized connectivity between several rural communities in Washington and Columbia counties.

This project will create connectivity between three signature trail systems: Salmonberry Trail, Banks-Vernonia State Trail, and the Crown Zellerbach Trail. Eventually the Salmonberry Trail will provide access to the north coast and Tillamook State Forest from several rural and urban communities throughout the trail network. It will also catalyze future trail construction through the state forest.

Funding Request Totals

Type Metro Statewide Total

Region Requests from

Requests Metro Region

Program $110,518,586 $261,305,000 $371,823,586

Project $241,581,625 $5,500,000 $247,081,625

Total $352,100,211 $266,805,000 $618,905,211

# Program or

Project

Project or Program

Sponsor

Project or Program Name Metro or Statewide Funding Request

1 Program Business for a Better Portland Small Business Coordination Program Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $75,000

2 Program Child Care Resource &

Referral

Shared Services for Child Care Businesses Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,145,000

3 Program City of Beaverton Welcome Home Beaverton Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,400,000

4 Program City of Beaverton Downtown Beaverton Stormwater Management and Stream Enhancement Program Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $5,000,000

5 Program City of Beaverton Rural Oregon Startup Challenge Statewide $5,000,000

6 Program City of Beaverton and Oregon

Technology Business Center

(OTBC)

Support for Innovative Startups and Emerging Nonprofits Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,000,000

7 Program City of Fairview Program: Fairview Strong: Assistance for Business Costs, Commercial/Residential

Utilities, and Families with K-12 Kids

Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $190,000

8 Program City of Fairview and City of

Wood Village

PlayEast Recreation Initiative: Direct Service to Low-Income Diverse Communities

to Improve Health


9 Program City of Gresham East Metro Outreach, Prevention, Intervention (EMOPI) Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,000,000

10 Program City of Gresham Housing Technical Assistance & Down Payment Support Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,000,000

11 Program City of Gresham Small Business Grant Assistance Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,000,000

12 Program City of Hillsboro Special Public Works Fund Statewide $150,000,000

13 Program City of Hillsboro Workforce and Apprenticeship Programs Statewide $20,000,000

14 Program City of Hillsboro Landlord Compensation Fund and Commercial Rent Fund Statewide $0

15 Program City of Portland Violence prevention for out-of-school and unemployed youth and previously

incarcerated adults

Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,000,000

16 Program City of Portland Local Business District Revitalization and Activation Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,000,000

17 Program City of Portland Acquisition funding for Affordable Housing & Shelter Development Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,000,000

18 Program City of Portland Household Digital Inclusion Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $10,000,000

19 Program City of Portland Business Technical Assistance & Community-based Partner Organization Capacity Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $12,000,000

20 Program City of Tigard Housing Security Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $10,000,000

21 Program City of Tigard Digital Access and Equity Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,000,000

22 Program Clackamas County Equity and

Inclusion Office

Programmatic Request: Government Alliance for Racial Equity membership Statewide $5,000

23 Program Clackamas County Equity and

Inclusion Office

Programmatic Request: Local Government Racial Justice Research Statewide $300,000

24 Program Clackamas County, Business

and Community Services

Programmatic Request: Land Bank Authority Seed-Funding Statewide $1,000,000

# Program or

Project

Project or Program

Sponsor


25 Program Clackamas County, Business

and Community Services in

partnership with MESO

Programmatic Request: Small Business Technical Assistance Program Statewide $1,000,000

26 Program Clackamas Workforce

Partnership

Workforce and Community Resource Navigators Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $350,000

27 Program Clackamas Workforce

Partnership, Oregon City,

Clackamas County

Clackamas County Youth Re-Engagement Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $175,000

28 Program Craft3 Affordable loans to support COVID recovery Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $7,500,000

29 Program Craft3, Portland, Multnomah Affordable loans to support COVID recovery Statewide $7,500,000

30 Program Forth Promoting Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Statewide $1,000,000

31 Program Forth Electrify Oregon’s School Buses Statewide $1,750,000

32 Program Forth Funding for TEINA implementation Statewide $10,000,000

33 Program Mercy Corps Northwest Certified Technical Skills Education for Small Businesses (E Squared -

Entrepreneurial Excellence)


34 Program Mercy Corps Northwest,

MESO

Debt Relief Pool For Small Businesses Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $600,000

35 Program Metro Metro Community Cleanup and Investment Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $5,000,000

36 Program Metro Convention Industry Restoration Program Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,000,000

37 Program Metro Construction Career Pathways Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $7,000,000

38 Program Metro Regional Contracting Equity Program Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $6,080,000

39 Program Metro Construction Career Pathways Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $7,000,000

40 Program Micro Enterprise Services of

Oregon

Self-Employment Training (SET) Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,000,000


Oregon

CDFI low income and BIPOC entrepreneur debt support Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $4,100,000


Oregon

Entrepreneurial Financial Preparedness Statewide $3,000,000


Oregon

Connecting local small scale manufacturers to larger businesses and providing

digital support

Statewide $3,000,000


Oregon (MESO)

CDFI low- income and BIPOC entrepreneur debt support Statewide $3,500,000

45 Program Mt. Hood Community College

(CCR&R, WorkSource)

ECE Pathways for English Language Learners Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $248,586

46 Program Multnomah County COVID19 Mobile Outreach and Engagement Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $750,000

47 Program Multnomah County Emergency Prep for small cities in Multnomah Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,000,000

48 Program Multnomah County Eviction Defence Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $300,000

# Program or

Project

Project or Program

Sponsor


49 Program Multnomah County Workforce Supports targeted at BIPOC Communities Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,000,000

50 Program Oregon City Municipal

Government

Childcare Revolving Loan Fund Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $200,000


Government, Dept. of

Economic Development

Talent Ready Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $300,000


Government, Economic

Development Department

The Re-Imagine Opportunity Fund Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $200,000

53 Program Oregon Workforce Partnership Funding for local workforce investment boards. Statewide $50,000,000

54 Program PBDG Construction Office Manager Apprenticeship Statewide $3,500,000

55 Program Port of Portland Levee Program at the Oregon Business Development Department. Statewide $0

56 Program Portland Level Up: Operating Capital for Nonprofit Capacity building Statewide $750,000

57 Program Professional Business

Development Group, a C3

nonprofit organization

Constructive Works: Contract opportunity and career virtual hub for the

construction industry


58 Program Prosper Portland Small Business Navigation Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $500,000

59 Program Prosper Portland and Metro Build Capacity in Community Based Partner Organizations Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,000,000

60 Program Salmonberry Trail Foundation Equal Access to Nature on the Salmonberry Trail Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $200,000

61 Program The City of Fairview, with

support from Multnomah

County, the City of Troutdale

and the City of Wood Village

Program: East Multnomah County Food Pantry: Infrastructure and Food Handling

Safety Equipment Program for 2021


62 Program Worksystems, the Portland

Metro Workforce Development

Board, 1618 SW 1st, Suite 45,

Portland, OR 97201

Advancing Digital Access, Learning and Support through the Public Workforce

System


# Program or

Project

Project or Program

Sponsor


Program Total $371,823,586

63 Project City of Beaverton Beaverton Homeless Shelter Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,000,000

64 Project City of Fairview Fairview Food Plaza Incubator Food Carts Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $200,000

65 Project City of Fairview Fairview Innovation Center and Public Market Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $6,783,000

66 Project City of Forest Grove Forest Grove Water System Reservoir Replacement/Expansion Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $28,500,000

67 Project City of Gladstone Gladstone-Oregon City Trolley Bridge Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $12,000,000

68 Project City of Gresham Gradin Community Sports Park Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,000,000

69 Project City of Gresham Housing Preservation and Investment Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $6,000,000

70 Project City of Gresham Racial & Ethnic Approaches to Community Health: Pedestrian and Bike Safety

Improvements


71 Project City of Happy Valley 129th Ave Safe Routes Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $2,700,000

72 Project City of Hillsboro Homeless Shelter Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $5,000,000

73 Project City of Milwaukie Monroe Greenway Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,500,000

74 Project City of Milwaukie Milwaukie Bay Park Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $472,000

75 Project City of Sherwood Tonquin Employment Area Access project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $475,000

76 Project City of Tigard Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure Investment Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $20,000,000

77 Project City of Wilsonville Wilsonville I-5 Bike/Ped Bridge Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $15,500,000

78 Project Clackamas County Sunrise Gateway Corridor Community Visioning Concept Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $4,000,000

79 Project Clackamas County 65th & Elligsen/Stafford Road Intersection Improvement Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $10,000,000

80 Project Clackamas County

Department of Transportation

and Development

Bull Run Bridge Replacement Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $9,000,000

# Program or

Project

Project or Program

Sponsor


81 Project Clackamas County, a member

of the Willamette Falls Locks

State Commission

Willamette Falls Locks Operational Repairs Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $14,500,000

82 Project Clackamas Water Environment

Services

Boring Lagoon Water Resource Recovery Facility Replacement Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $1,500,000

83 Project Latino Network La Plaza Esperanza Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $12,000,000

84 Project Metro Willamette Falls Legacy Project Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $12,500,000

85 Project Metro Willamette Cove Restoration Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,000,000

86 Project Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $12,500,000

87 Project Multnomah County 82nd Ave Shelter Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $3,500,000

88 Project Multnomah County Arbor Lodge Shelter Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $5,500,000

89 Project North Clackamas Watersheds

Council and City of Milwaukie

Kellogg Dam Removal & Replacement of Highway 99E Bride, Milwaukie, OR Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $22,036,625

90 Project Oregon Museum of Science

and Industry

OMSI District Infrastructure Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $5,000,000

91 Project PBDG Fulcrum: Small Construction Incubator & Business Development Service Center Statewide $5,500,000

92 Project Port of Portland Mass Timber Manufacturing Center at Terminal 2 Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $750,000

93 Project Port of Portland Seismic Resilient Runway Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $4,000,000

94 Project Salmonberry Trail Foundation Salmonberry Trail Construction Metro Region- Raihana Ansary $17,500,000

Project Total $247,081,625

Total $618,905,211

Metro Regional Solutions Advisory Committee Meeting

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