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Meeting Summary
Metro Council approved a resolution declaring extreme heat and climate change as critical threats and designating May 1-September 30 as the region's official heat season. The council also approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget for transmission to the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission, and annexed approximately 3 acres at NW 185th Avenue and NW Springville Road in Washington County to the Metro District.
Key Decisions (4)
Extreme Heat and Climate Change Declaration
Resolution 26-5577 declares extreme heat and climate change as critical and growing threats to the greater Portland region and designates May 1 through September 30 as the official heat season. The resolution supports coordinated efforts to address extreme heat within Metro's internal functions and among local, regional, and state partners, prioritizing investments in communities experiencing disproportionate heat exposure.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Approval
Resolution 26-5586 approves the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, sets property tax levies for permanent rate, local option levy rate, and debt service, and transmits the approved budget to the Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission.
Washington County Annexation at NW 185th Avenue
Ordinance 26-1541 annexes approximately 3 acres in Washington County at Northwest 185th Avenue and Northwest Springville Road to the Metro District.
Consent Agenda - SHS Oversight Committee Bylaws and Minutes
Resolution 26-5601 adopting supportive housing services regional policy and oversight committee bylaws, plus approval of April 23, 2026 council meeting minutes.
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Metro is setting aside $1.5 million in ongoing funding for potential improvements at Expo Center and $3 million for a potential loan to Prosper Portland for a food cart and beer hall development.
Sentiment
Council expressed concern about limited state and federal resources for wildfire response heading into summer 2026, with current biennium funding equivalent to only one major fire.
Infrastructure
City of Tualatin acquired property along Hedges Creek with Metro assistance that will support Tualatin River Trail extension and downtown economic development plans.