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| Environmental Services Rate Study On Wednesday, June 14th, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) will hold an informational discussion about rate updates, focused on customers located in the Drainage Districts. A staff representative from the Drainage Districts will be there to speak to the complementary, but separate, services we provide to keep people and property safe from flooding. Please see below for more information about the discussion on Wednesday, June 14th. Join us for a community conversation about Environmental Services and how we charge sewer and stormwater rates to deliver essential services Environmental Services sets sewer and stormwater rates based on the cost of providing sewer and stormwater services, which are essential for protecting public health and the environment. Environmental Services staff are recommending an update to the way we charge rates. City and bureau equity and affordability goals have informed development of the recommended approach. Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is holding a discussion with residents and property owners in the Drainage Districts about the BES rate study and its impacts on ratepayers. Who: Residents and property owners in the Drainage Districts What: A presentation and conversation about updating the way Environmental Services charges rates. When: Wednesday, June 14: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Where: These discussions will take place online via Zoom. Please click here to register if you would like to attend. Why: Engagement with community members and ratepayers will help inform how BES implements the updated rate structure. Our hope is to share our proposed recommendations with drainage district residents and property owners, and to hear your thoughts and suggestions on how to improve the recommendations. If you need language assistance or other assistance to be able to fully participate, please let us know. We will reach out to you directly to support your participation. Click Here to Register Other Opportunities to Participate: Informational Presentations Environmental Services will be offering information sessions throughout the community. These informational presentations will occur throughout the spring and early summer. Office Hours Environmental Services employees will be available for one-on-one meetings for deeper conversations about specific technical topics or to answer specific questions in more detail. If you are interested in attending office hours or one of the informational presentations, or you would like to schedule a presentation for your organization or event, please let us know by emailing Aaron Abrams at Aaron.Abrams@Portlandoregon.gov or calling 503-823-2827. Council Adoption Changes are planned to go into effect starting in July 2024. Proposals will be voted on by City Council in the first half of 2024. Learn more about this project and sign up for project updates You can learn more about this project by visiting the project website at portland.gov/BES/RateStudy. Visit the project webpage to sign up for updates on this effort through our free GovDelivery subscription service. These updates are the best way to stay informed about what’s happening and what to expect. You can also sign up for bulletins on other projects and topics. Follow the Drainage Districts! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Our Mission: To enhance community safety and support the region’s vitality by reducing flood risk, maintaining our levee system, managing drainage, and responding to emergencies. Peninsula Drainage District #1 | Peninsula Drainage District #2 Multnomah County Drainage District #1 | Sandy Drainage Improvement Company |
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