Council meeting, March 19, 2026
Approves Declaration of Vacancy for Metro Council President, unanimous (6-0)
What happened
The Metro Council meeting focused primarily on a major update to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, which now carries a $14.4 billion cost estimate (up from $6 billion in 2022).
- Jurisdiction
- Portland Metro, OR
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous (6-0)
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Supplemental Budget Amendment FY 2025-26
Council approved resolution 26-5553 amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to add $60 million in appropriations for affordable housing bond fund disbursements (reflecting project timing changes), increase supportive housing services payments to counties from contingency, and add 2.75 FTE positions for the enterprise resource planning system replacement project.
- Budget changes reflect timing adjustments for previously approved housing projects
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Metro Council meeting focused primarily on a major update to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, which now carries a $14.4 billion cost estimate (up from $6 billion in 2022).
Key Decisions (3)
Supplemental Budget Amendment FY 2025-26
MTIP Amendment for Federal Project Delivery
Declaration of Vacancy for Metro Council President
Development Activity (1)
Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Highway construction costs have increased 58% nationally since 2021 according…
Infrastructure
The progressive design-build procurement model is being adopted for major…
Housing Demand
Affordable housing bond projects are experiencing timing delays, with $60…
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