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IT’S ABOUT JOB CREATION

PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP: JOHN M. VINCENT ON THE COVER: Bob’s Red Mill CFO Trey Winthrop credits the Ex-Im Bank for allowing them to rapidly expand to 80 countries around the world. They used the bank’s credit insurance to allow fi nancing of orders shipped overseas. ABOVE: With Bob’s Red Mill’s expansion to worldwide distribution, company CFO Trey Winthrop added additional offi ces. Little did he know that the pace of expansion would leave the offi ces empty most of the time, as the sales staff spends most of its time globetrotting to secure new business. EXPORT IMPORT BANK SUPPORTS TRADE JOBS AND TURNS A PROFIT

rey Winthrop, the chief fi - Extend- Fortunately, like many countries said Fred Hochberg, chairman and Bob’s Red Mill reached out to the nancial offi cer of Bob’s ing fi nanc- BY JOHN M. around the world, the United president of the Export-Import bank through a broker and was Red Mill had a dilemma. ing to inter- VINCENT States has an offi cial export credit Bank of the U.S (Ex-Im). “You get a able to secure insurance and great- T The company was try- national agency that can insure that risk competitive advantage when you ly expand their overseas presence. ing to expand into broader interna- customers and guarantee fi nancing for trade provide terms,” he says. Products “We went from about a million in tional markets, but to do so they carries high ventures. The Export-Import Bank have a chance to get to your cus- international sales to $26 million in needed to extend credit terms to credit risk, and no insurer was of the United States was founded tomers, and they have a chance to fi ve years,” Winthrop said in a re- their new customers. Few custom- willing to accept the uncertainty. under the Franklin D. Roosevelt sell the products. “You get a cus- cent presentation to a Portland ers wanted to pay upfront for a Each shipping container that Bob’s administration in 1934. tomer, you keep a customer, and Business Alliance audience. “It container full of products that was Red Mill packs hold about $52,000 “When you have a sale like that, you can charge more,” says Hoch- three months away. in food products. it’s very hard to collect overseas,” berg. CONTINUED / Page 4 4 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016 ■ From page 3 Export-Import Bank of lowered the entry barrier for suc- the United States cess,” he added. Bob’s Red Mill Founded: 1934 products are now sold in 80 coun- Leadership: Fred P. Hochberg, tries. Chairman and President Joining Winthrop in a panel dis- Jobs supported: 109,000 cussion were Ted Nelson of Pac- Surplus generated: $431.6 mil- cess, LLC and Hochberg. lion “We support jobs, not compa- Active default rate: .235 percent nies, but jobs,” said Hochberg. 2015 Authorizations: $12.4 bil- The bank claims that their oper- lion ations supported 109,000 jobs in Percentage of authorizations for 2015, and earned a surplus of small businesses: 90 $431.6 million. Those funds were Authorizations for U.S. Aircraft manufacturing: $5.8 Billion returned to the U.S. Treasury. Approximately Nearly 90 percent of the bank’s au- PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP: Financing: JOHN M. VINCENT $17 billion of U.S. exports in thorizations directly benefi ted 2015. small businesses (as defi ned by ABOVE: Packaging supplier Paccess, LLC the Small Business Administra- Source: Ex-Im Bank (FY 2015) tion.) used loan guarantees Last year, the bank fi nanced from the Ex-Im Bank to about $50 million in exports from provide loan Oregon, according to guarantees, essential Hochberg,which includes a large for setting up charter was allowed to lapse. For number of food products. Hoch- operations across fi ve months, many of the bank’s berg touts that during the Obama southeast Asia, said activities were suspended. It administration the bank has fi - Vice-President Ted wasn’t until December 4 that Pres- nanced $1 billion in exports from Nelson. ident Barrack Obama, as part of a Oregon - more than triple what LEFT: The Export- larger transportation-funding bill, the bank did in the previous 16 Import Bank of the signed the bank back into exis- years. United States isn’t well tence. In addition to credit insurance, known, so its The lapse caused tangible is- the government corporation pro- President, Fred sues for Bob’s Red Mill, according vides loans and guarantee pro- Hochberg carries a to Winthrop. Expansion into Sin- grams that the private sector is pocket card that he gapore was delayed. unable or unwilling to provide. In gives to congressmen “We couldn’t grow,” says Win- 2015, nearly 90 percent of the and senators to explain throp. Since the reauthorization, banks transactions involved pri- the agency. the Milwaukie company has added vate-sector intermediaries such as two staff members to its roster. banks and insurance brokers. Hochberg adds that three aero- Portland’s Paccess started as an space satellite transactions were exporter of paper products, later also lost to other countries during transitioning to supplying packag- the fi ve-month lapse. ing from Asian suppliers to Asian America’s Ex-Im Bank still isn’t customers. up to full speed, as it’s lacking the “We couldn’t have done that board members required to have a without the security provided by quorum. Currently loans and our working capital loan guaran- guarantees are limited in both the tees through our bank that were length of their term and generally provided by the Export-Import to amounts of less than $10 mil- Bank,” said Nelson. loan so that they will buy Boeing ing customers, according to Ex- After decades of general sup- lion. One goal of the bank is to level Airplanes,” Hochberg says, “partly Im’s annual report, causing some port from legislators, the Ex-Im Hochberg sees great opportuni- the playing fi eld among a large because the Europeans will pro- to refer to the organization as Bank has recently become em- ties for the export of products number of government chartered vide guaranteed loans to buy Air- “Boeing’s Bank”. The bank has broiled in partisan Washington from Oregon and America. import-export banks around the bus planes.” About 60 countries taken heat for funding the expan- politics. Some in Congress ques- “People like to buy from the world. Hochberg cited the passen- around the world have a version of sion of oil and other fossil fuel en- tion the effi cacy and cost of the United States,” he said, “Made in ger airplane market where air- the Ex-Im Bank. terprises around the globe, and program, disputing its contribu- the USA is a very magical brand.” lines have the choice of Boeing or It’s not a strategy without con- conversely for supporting green tion to the Treasury. Airbus products. troversy. In 2012, 82 percent of the energy companies including the In 2015, for the fi rst time in the [email protected] “We will provide a guaranteed bank’s loan subsidies went to Boe- failed Solyndra. bank’s 82-year history, the bank’s @OregonsCarGuy on Twitter

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here’s a company head- quartered in Beaverton ’S that helped put that smart- T phone in your pocket. That same company helped make Facebook, Google and Ama- ‘ORIGINAL’ TREE KEEPS zon work. That company helped keep the country safe by helping develop ad- vanced radar and surveillance tech- REACHING HIGHER nology. And that company, founded 70 years ago this month, was Tekrad. To be fair, it was Tekrad for all of one month. Today, however, you know that company as Tektronix because its fa- COURTESY: TEKTRONIX mous founders quickly realized their Tektronix President Pat Byrne showed the Beaverton company’s new logo to employees shortly before unveiling it to the public this month. fi rst name choice was too similar to another fl edgling technology compa- unveiling a new company logo that have made the late Howard Vollum neering and mathematics (STEM) ny and changed the name. not only refreshed its look but also proud. TEKTRONIX and other educational programs, as Under its now-familiar name, the signaled that Tek was moving more A Portland State University study well as working closely with the re- Where: 14150 S.W. Karl Braun gion’s universities and colleges to company grew into “a storied brand” strongly to fully integrate software from the early 2000s found that Tek- Dr., Beaverton and “real incubus of and engineering ex- tronix and Intel were the two most create or enhance engineering pro- Founder: Howard Vollum technology,” according pertise into its hard- important companies driving the de- grams. Founded: 1946 to its president. BY ERIC ware devices so Tek velopment of the local high-tech re- Certainly, Tektronix has had its Net income: $92.4 million Pat Byrne said his can more effectively gion now recognized worldwide as ups and downs, especially as growth APALATEGUI Operating income: company’s testing and team up with its cus- the Silicon Forest. $118.7 million into multiple divisions during the measurement devices tomers, who are the Even by the time of that PSU Web: tek.com 1970s and 1980s eventually gave way pre-date the digital revolution by inventors of the world’s next great study, the companies together had to contractions that included selling four decades yet still help drive an technologies. incubated nearly 100 area high-tech off entire units and laying off em- ever-increasing rate of technology Tektronix has always looked for- businesses, including important ployees as the company refocused on that bring us the innovations we use ward. companies such as Byrne said Tek also was responsi- the core testing and measurement today and those already in engineer- The company boomed early, and and Floating Point Systems founded ble for bringing many talented engi- products that were the foundation of ing labs for tomorrow. by the mid-1950s, needed lots of room by prominent Tek alumni. Tek’s in- neers and other employees into Bea- its success. One of the direct spin- “What’s around the corner is real- to grow. It bought 313 acres of former fl uence can now be traced back to verton, where they often stayed for offs was its circuit-board division, ly being worked on here in Beaver- farmland in Beaverton from the An- multiple generations of high-tech years, put down deep roots and con- which became Merix Corp. in Forest ton, Oregon,” Byrne said. na Algesheimer estate and turned it companies. tributed to the economy and commu- Grove. Tektronix was incorporated in into its headquarters campus, ac- “I think Tek is the ‘original’ tree in nity. In 2007, Washington, D.C.-based Portland in the wake of World War cording to Marshall M. Lee’s book, the Silicon Forest,” Jon Carpenter, a “I think they came for the opportu- paid $2.85 bil- II, the creation of four partners in- “Winning with People: The First 40 33-year employee who started as an nity to participate in the technology lion for Tektronix but has left it cluding an ingenious engineer Years of Tektronix,” which covered intern and worked his way up to vice revolution, and ended up staying for grounded in Beaverton and kept it fo- named Charles “Howard” Vollum the company’s growth into the 1980s. president of Tektronix Operations, the quality of life that area and com- cused on testing and measurement and a savvy businessman in Melvin For the past 60 years, that campus wrote in an email. “There are many panies offered,” added Tracy L. Ben- devices while the parent company “Jack” Murdock. along Southwest Jenkins Road has reasons why other technology com- son, a 37-year employee who directs has a wider product footprint. Even while he was still a student at been the heart of the company, and panies may choose to locate in Wash- the Americas Customer Care Center. Carpenter, the VP, said Danaher , Vollum improved upon today it remains the largest work ington County/Portland area today, Another longtime employee, Mike has allowed Tek to keep its team-ori- the design of the oscilloscope, an site in a company that employs 3,500 but it was a different story 30-plus Wadzita, a product planner in his ented culture. electronic signal testing device still people worldwide. The Beaverton years ago when I started with Tek. 38th year at Tek, agreed. “I can’t tell you how often I run in- central to the rapid development of site houses the company headquar- “Back then, technology companies “There is a prevailing culture of to somebody while I am wearing generations of complex technology. ters, loads of engineers and some chose to locate close to Tektronix be- continuous improvement across the something with the ‘Tektronix’ logo, Tek became a world leader in os- manufacturing. cause it gave them a potential com- company,” Wadzita wrote in an and inevitably, they will tell me how cilloscopes, a place it still holds today For decades, Tektronix was Ore- petitive advantage,” including part- email. “I fi nd it incredibly energizing they used to work at Tek or how even though the devices have gon’s largest private employer, ac- nerships and perhaps early use of to work alongside so many talented their parents worked at Tek or their evolved, said Byrne, who took over cording to the Oregon Encyclopedia. Tek’s latest technology, Carpenter and dedicated people who are fo- grandparents or their siblings or as president in 2014 after starting his Although nearby Nike and Intel have explained. “It is not an understate- cused on innovation and meeting people they know,” Carpenter said. engineering career working for com- larger workforces, and part of Tek’s ment to say that the electronic indus- new customer challenges ...” “And those recollections seem to al- petitors. original campus is leased to other try as we know and benefi t from to- Wadzita and others also noted ways be fi lled with a sense of pride.” Byrne put the Beaverton company companies, Tek remains a leader in a day would not be possible without other Tek contributions, such as sup- back under the spotlight recently, narrower product niche that would Tektronix.” porting science, technology, engi- [email protected] 6 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016 BY MICHAELA BANCUD CENTRAL EASTSIDE housands of people recently tasting room that serves barrel-aged teas turned out for an after-hours and chai on nitro. TNight Market that showcased New businesses are joining the CEIC’s Portland’s Central Eastside busi- Merchants and Makers, such as a custom ness community. carpentry business located at 2nd and S.E. The Night Market, held on Feb. 12 and 13, Madison; EcoTrust’s new Redd food hub on was cooked up by Merchants and Makers, a S.E. 7th Avenue breaks ground in March; subgroup of the Central Eastside Industrial and GenZe, a seller of electrical vehicle and Council (CEIC). bikes recently opened its fi rst U.S. COMING Approximately 14,000 peopleeople showroomshowroom at 1235 S.E. Grand turned out for the Night Ave.Ave. Market, lining up around “Welcome“W to the new the block to get in, orga- CentralCe Eastside,” Brad nizers said. Malsin,M president of the Inside, visitors CEIC’sC board of directors browsed a warren of and founder of Beam De- 89 vendors arranged velopment said. “The ALIVE in booths open 4-11 CEIC isn’t the old boy p.m. nightly. An all-in- councilc anymore,” he clusive display of used continued.c “It’s more in- furniture, jewelry, and novative.no We’re ramping junk ranging from PDX up membershipm and trying carpet remnants to hooks toto tackletac bigger improve- shaped like unicorns fi lled ments,ments like railroad crossings.” the building, located at 1066 Cargo’sCar Bridgid Blackburn, AFTER FIVE S.E. Alder. An open-air who shared ideas for graffi ti area out back with food abatement utilizing mural trucks had with a canopy artists, said, “We look to do of whirly gigs and twin- things ourselves while build- kling lights that created ing this group bigger and an atmosphere more Mum- strongers as we go.” bai than Portland. Malsin would go further. He Community sponsors City wouldw like to see a Business Liquidators, SRM Architecturee The Night Market ImprovementIm District (BID) on & Marketing, Beam Develop- attracted 14,000 people the Central Eastside like exists ment, and Cargo led the way. over two nights in in downtown Portland. “It Landmark eastside business February, with some would make a profound change Franz Bakery, a high-level people calling it the here. But my number one con- sponsor, gave away free bread Hipster Saturday Market. cern right now,” he said, “is the and sweets each night. BOTTOM: Developer Brad Right2Dream camp moving to The Night Market is Emma Malsin is an east side S.E. 3rd and Harrison.” Pelett’s idea, inspired by her Mayoral candidate Ted pioneer but is now travels to China. At 28 years old, Wheeler’s campaign offi ce is lo- worried about the Pelett is the fi rst female CEIC cated in the nearby East Bank homeless camp opening board director and the only one Commerce building. Wheeler is ever crowned Miss Oregon. up nearby. “aware” Malsin said, of the Ground Zero was the Alder COURTESY CARGO; TRIBUNE challenges the area faces. “I Building, a 32,000 square foot PHOTO MICHAELA BANCUD don’t think we can afford not to former cold storage facility approach this issue very differ- owned by Pelett’s parents, Pam and Walt, ently,” he said. who operate City Liquidators and own a “There are different ways to help the ar- Emma cluster of buildings on the Central eastside. ea,” offered Emma Pelett. “One way is just Pelett, 28, is the The Alder Building is usually empty except by being a warm body here at night. We’re a fi rst female CEIC when it’s rented out to the NBC series high employment district but people leave board director Grimm. at 5 or 6 p.m.” and started the Merchants and Makers wants more Promoting the Central Eastside to Port- Night Market at events like Night Market to drive people to landers and visitors; improving the website; the Alder the area. and leveraging business by co-hosting Building on the A recent business meeting held at the events are the short-term goals of the Mer- Central East new House Spirits Distillery refl ected the chants and Makers group, said Cargo’s Kate Side. The former changing face of the Central Eastside Dis- Merill, who led tours of Alma Chocolate; cold storage trict, where rapid growth is happening on a BUNK Bar; Carmella’s Wines; and Wildfang facility is owned backdrop of homeless encampments. Fos- with volunteers from TravelPortland in tow by Pelett’s tering an inviting district that remains true so they could knowledgably promote the ar- parents, Pam to its designation as an industrial sanctuary ea to tourists. and Walt, who is a tricky balance. Just ask the Pearl Dis- Pam Pelett echoed the views of many in operate City trict. attendance, calling for stronger guidelines Liquidators. Ideas are percolating. House Spirits is on illegal camping from City Hall, which au- considering holding a farmer’s market in its thorized a sweep of the homeless camps af- TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO parking lot this summer. Steven Smith Tea ter two stabbings in January. just opened its expanded manufacturing fa- “That’s the only reason the Mayor lifted cility across from House Spirits with a large his thumb off the police,” Pelett said. Tuesday, February 23, 2016 BUSINESS TRIBUNE 7 MAYOR’S NEW ‘SAFE SLEEP POLICY’ IS NOT A SOLUTION

arlier this month, Mayor Hales an- and associated livability issues and crimes; oc- nounced his new “Safe Sleep Poli- casionally, but not always, that may be the cy,” which currently prohibits tents, case. Certainly, it is not fair to imply that all, or Ebut allows sleeping bags and tarps even most, of the people on the street are law- on all of Portland’s sidewalks between 9 p.m. breakers, and we do not believe that to be the Center and 7 a.m. case. But it is clear that homeless individuals People who insist on using tents apparently are frequently the victims of these crimes be- will be directed to unspecifi ed city rights of cause they sleep outside. As Portlanders, we way and “remnant” areas, and the city appar- should all demand a better solution from our ently plans to work with nonprofi ts to site elected leaders. Stage... sanctioned tent and RV The Portland Business Alliance was proud campgrounds. But these to help with the recent opening of the Peace are just guesses because Mitch Shelter downtown, which was made possible the mayor’s offi ce says the through the extraordinary generosity of the “plan” is to develop the Hornecker Barry Menashe family and the quick re- details as they go along. sponse from Commissioner Dan Saltzman The Alliance remains and Transition Projects. The Peace Shelter deeply troubled by the is a wonderful example of the generosity and suggestion that camping compassion of our business community and ...Minimum — in sleeping bags, tents the power of public/private partnerships. Ad- and RVs — is now some- ditionally, Multnomah County converted a how considered a solu- former strip club on the eastside into a shel- tion. It is our position that ter for women, and the city has converted an turning a blind eye to out- PORTLAND unused armory in Southwest Portland to Wage door sleeping and sanc- BUSINESS house women and couples this winter. These tioning camps is neither three locations are safely and humanely humane nor safe and cer- ALLIANCE housing the homeless, but most of the beds tainly not a solution for the they provide are temporary. more than 2,000 people Meanwhile, the city owns many empty or lit- asking the city to fi nd them a dry, safe and tle used buildings which could provide a dry, clean place to sleep. clean, safe place to sleep. However, even after Plain and simple, an ill-conceived authoriza- the mayor’s declaration of a housing emergen- tion to allow outdoor sleeping and camping cy four months ago, these buildings remain without a single new shelter bed added to our closed to the homeless and, instead, the may- current inventory is not a plan, it is a failure of or’s plan appears to “institutionalize” and nor- leadership — and it is certainly not a solution. malize thousands of our fellow human beings In fact, safety is becoming an increasing sleeping on the streets. concern — especially the safety of those indi- Since last summer, the Alliance has been en- viduals sleeping on our streets and in open couraging Portlanders to call Mayor Hales to spaces. We recently learned that, according to ask for solutions to our city’s homelessness the Portland Police Bureau, there have been 11 crisis. Based on this latest ill-conceived “plan” serious assaults (those classifi ed as Measure from the mayor’s offi ce, I think the time has 11 crimes) involving homeless individuals just come to change our strategy. Today, I am going since Jan. 1 of this year. Eight of these 11 as- to suggest a new approach: Please contact the saults were stabbings. The number of homi- other four members of Portland City Council, cides involving the homeless increased to sev- Dan Saltzman, Amanda Fritz, Nick Fish and en in 2015, up from fi ve in 2014 and three in Steve Novick, and tell them that the mayor’s 2013. got it wrong. Ask them to devise a real “Safe Our partners at Downtown Clean & Safe see Sleep” plan that focuses on providing a warm, other evidence of illegal or uncivil behaviors. dry and safe indoor place for our city’s most Since 2012, the number of used hypodermic vulnerable individuals to sleep. needles recovered by Clean & Safe cleaners on To learn more about the Alliance’s advocacy downtown streets has almost tripled, peaking in this area, please visit: pdxcandobetter.com. at 8,220 in 2015. And the number of “biohaz- ards” cleaned up (e.g., human feces), has al- Mitch Hornecker is executive vice president and chief most doubled to 41,291 in 2015. legal offi cer, West Region, at Howard S. Wright Bal- 91.5 FM The knee jerk reaction is to assume that four Beatty Construction. He can be reached at: feed- Covering the News Spectrum [email protected] homeless individuals are causing the chaos 555093.022316 8 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016 METRO INNOVATORS THE HOTELIER: JESSIE BURKE, THE SOCIETY HOTEL

place to live yet. A bed in the bunk- thing, I wanted something that was room is $35 a night. So they’re crash- nice for kids and my mom needed to METRO SERIES ing here until they can fi nd a place to get out of her situation. And it was an This is the Business Tribune’s con- live. It’s not what we expected. But urban renewal area, which meant I tinuing series of interviews with almost every guest I’ve met that’s stay- could get a PDC loan to help open the Portland-area entrepreneurs iden- ing in the bunk room that’s not in their shop. So all of those things converged. tifi ed by the communications 20s is waiting for housing. One lost her It’s been more challenging than I team at Metro. house on the east coast, got a job expected, but I like business. It’s inter- Charged with fi nding a creative here, and is waiting to save up enough esting. They say don’t worry about way to showcase trends in job or fi nd a place she can afford. fi nancial mistakes because it’s like creation, the staff hit on the idea tuition for business school. You can’t of highlighting “innovators” from a What is your staff structure like? variety of emerging fi elds through learn in business school what you need extended interviews in which they We have roughly 20 employees in business. I think that’s true. discussed not only what they like between the cafe, housekeeping and When I opened my doors I thought about working in the region, but desk. And we have three managers. that would be the most challenging also the challenges they face and We have six housekeeping staff. Two thing, but it was pretty easy. Then you what policy makers might do to Jessie Burke came from the women’s shelter down get through your working capital and address them. COURTESY: METRO the street. Two came from a job-place- you’re kind of eking along, then I real- The interviews were conducted by ment nonprofi t and two sought us out. ized it’s not opening, it’s staying open members of the Metro staff and It’s hard work. We want them to be that’s the hard part. Whatever it is do not necessarily represent the he building at the corner of Northwest Third Avenue and Davis opinions of Metro or the Metro happy to be here and we want to com- you’re doing, it’s being able to continue Council. Street had sat vacant for decades when Jessie Burke, Jonathan pensate them at above average rates. doing that well that’s the challenge. TCohen, Gabe Genauer and Matt Siegel decided to pursue a vi- It’s a hard balance to have people have What makes it harder sion not too far from its original function as a sailors’ lodging a job that people sometimes see as sis in the city right now, how can we house. In November, after a $5 million, 2-year renovation, the partners grunt work, so we want to make up for to do business? adjust our standards to make building opened the Society Hotel, a “low-cost, high style” hotel with 12 suites, 24 it other areas. One of the most frustrating things for us new public or private housing easier? shared-bath private rooms and a 24-bed bunkroom. Sitting in the China- We try to keep a pretty fl at system. was the restrictions on some of the funds. I guess the theme I’m coming back town hotel’s light-fi lled lobby and coffee shop, Burke — who also owns The only hierarchy is that there’s a man- For instance, I qualify as a minority to is having so many competing mas- Posies Cafe in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood — explained how ager. We made it clear that no one else woman small business [at Posies], not ters — nobody talks to each other to the partners combined a hunch, a $678,000 Portland Development Com- is above anyone else. Everyone is critical. because I’m a woman, but because I’m think about how that’s making it impos- mission loan and a lot of hard work to join Portland’s booming hospitali- When I’m hiring, I want to see how part Chinese — I get it, proving to have sible to do the thing you want to do. ty industry. And she highlighted a few surprises of doing business, too. people are. I want to see that they have hired minority businesses is important. That kind of stuff drives business a personality that is easy to get along The part that is hard is that a lot of people crazy. You’re taking all the risk. How did you start the business? know what people are looking for that with, that they’re intuitive with other peo- woman- and minority-owned business- Even if you’re taking public money, it’s a My husband and I are one partner are traveling. They want it to be afford- ple’s facial expressions. It really doesn’t es don’t know there is a certifi cation loan. You still have to pay it back. And and two of our friends are the other two. able, they want it to be close to the matter to me that anyone has experi- process. So we worked with a ton of you jump through hoops with organiza- The three of them are contractors and I things they want to visit. Transit is really ence. You need to have this willingness these businesses but none of them tions that clearly don’t talk to each have a storefront business. None of us helpful. When I had to fi ll out the to have customer service be your top pri- count because they didn’t know to get other. knew hospitality, but we were like, ‘Why Facebook page and they asked, ‘What ority. You want everyone’s reputation to certifi ed, or it would have held up our Do you think those problems can not? Why not try it?’ bus lines are you near?’ I was like, ‘All be good, including your own. project for a couple of months to shuf- be addressed? No buildings had sold in this neigh- of them. All the bus lines.’ You opened Posies Cafe seven fl e them through the process. borhood for 12 years, so there were no Some of these factors we knew were We have a lot of competing masters, I don’t think it’s unique to Portland. I comparisons. I know a lot of hotels are critical were already here. years ago in Kenton. How did like Fire and Life Safety (permits) ver- think it’s everywhere. It would be great, opening now, but when we bought this you decide to take that leap to sus Historic (permits). We possibly lose if we can be so cutting-edge with all in 2013 they weren’t opening here. How has it been going? open your fi rst business? out on some incentives because we this information accessible, if we could Nobody was going to pull the trigger. We Our conservative projections were I came here with my husband in have a competing master. Historic was take it to the next level all these things bought it, and within six months every- that these were the winter months so 2003. We lived in Southeast for one like, ‘Why don’t you have transom win- would be so much easier. I think thing went into contract. we expected that we’d be at 40 percent year and then we bought a house in dows above the doors?’ Because Fire Portland is super-innovative and you During the 90-day due diligence peri- occupancy for these fi rst few months. Kenton. and Life Safety wouldn’t let us have have so many young, eager, smart peo- od we did a market study, and that told We’ve been at 60 percent occupancy Opening Posies was a series of con- transom windows from 1910! ple here that you could do it. It’s not us that until 2018 there would be a on weekdays and we’ve reached 90, verging interests. My family grew up On a second issue, we have a very impossible to pull this off. shortage of hotel rooms. So that’s why 100 percent occupancy on the week- really poor. My dad developed a nerve large homeless population. I am work- A lot of the issues we’re talking Airbnb is killing it: There just aren’t ends. So, pretty great. disease when I was six, so he couldn’t ing with the Mayor’s offi ce on a lot of about: It’s perfecting the system. I come enough hotels to house all the visitors. What kinds of guests work. My mom had to go back to work. issues and honestly I think a lot of from Washington, D.C., where things are For us, we’re not worried about taking But she didn’t have much relevant them are being addressed. very different politically and it’s tense all risks because we all already have busi- have you been seeing? experience. I say you need something that’s the time, but Portland is very, very differ- nesses and that’s a big risk already. It If you look at the cities people are We lived in my aunt’s basement. My enforceable. The police are compas- ent. When we moved here, in D.C. I was was a familiar risk to us. We saw there coming from, it’s San Francisco and parents lived there for 30 years. (After I sionate, which is good. They say, ‘You like I don’t even know how to get some- was going to be a shortage of hotel Seattle. But we’re getting a lot of inter- fi nished college,) my mom went back to can’t sleep here.’ Then they meet them one to take graffi ti off the wall, but here rooms and we saw that this was the national visitors. We did an ad on school to become a pastry chef. She on the next block. So, what if there I know how to call the Mayor’s offi ce. It’s last uncharted territory of the city. Facebook and the top clicks were from got a job at a French hotel and she had were somewhere people were allowed very accessible and easy to be part of Why did you think this was a good China, Israel, Spain. The United States loved it but had a new head chef she to sleep? What if each city park had a a solution, be part of a change. We’re was fourth. was butting heads with all the time. And number of enclosed spots in an just refi ning it. place to open a hotel? We’re also getting people who are I said, ‘I think you should move here.’ enclosed area where you could sleep? We’ve all traveled extensively. We moving to Portland and can’t fi nd a Our neighborhood needed some- And given the housing affordability cri- — Interview by Craig Beebe Tuesday, February 23, 2016 BUSINESS TRIBUNE 9

CROWDFUNDING SITE AIMS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MAY 16 LAW CHANGE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO INVEST UP TO $100,000 IN STARTUPS

COURTESY: WEFUNDER The Wefunder posse is crossing the country by Amtrak looking for startups to crowdfund under new SEC rules. Left to right: Jiwon Moon, Nick Tommarello, Dylan Enright, Mike Norman, Omar Shammas, Greg Belote, Theresa Le Phung, Linlin Huang. WEFUND, YOUFUND, WEALLFUND

efunder is a crowd- (automated Livblends (“Keurig for smooth- should register on wefunder.com/ ness Tribune that the event will be funding company that back- BY JOSEPH ies”). whistlestop. Wefunder will pick casual and face-to-face, rather than lets accredited inves- ground GALLIVAN The eight-person team that is some to visit in their offi ces and a tense pitchfest with PowerPoint Wtors — basically peo- checks), Wefunder, split between San Fran- the rest will be invited to a meet- decks. ple with $1 million — get in on the Framed (hi cisco and Boston, is making a and-greet at a Portland venue that “You never can get as much in- ground fl oor with startups. rez screens for displaying art) and cross-country trip by Amtrak train is only revealed when a company formation on the phone or online This is not about raising money Freight Farms (hydroponic ship- in March to sniff out cool startups registers. than face-to-face,” says Tommarel- for medical expenses or getting a ping containers). to feature high on the site. lo. “For us it’s about getting out- new gadget as part of a pledge. Others now in play are Parknav Their fi rst stop is Portland, Ore- Face Time side this bubble that warps your With Wefunder users have so far (parking spot fi nder), Olset (a big gon, on March 3. Portland compa- Nick Tommarello, the Founder & CONTINUED / Page 10 invested companies such as Checkr data engine for travel booking) and nies who are interested in funding CEO at Wefunder, told the Busi- 10 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016

■ chip Silicon Valley investors like they they were listening to us.” From page 9 Andreessen Horowitz. JOBS ACT EXPLAINED They wanted to know how to Potential investors have to make it work. The Republicans’ thinking in San Francisco. In San check some YES or NO boxes be- The Jumpstart Our Business you may legally invest a maximum proposal was like the Wild West Francisco there is no lack of cap- fore making it on to the site. Startups Act (JOBS Act) became of 5 percent of the lesser number. while the Democrats’ was all red ital, but I don’t think the rest of Such as . . . law in April 2012. If both your net worth or income tape. Wefunder’s founders say they America works like that.” “I understand startups and Three years later Title III of that are above $100k, you may legally helped them reach a compromise. They are looking at all sorts of small businesses are very risky. I act is codifi ed as rules written by invest a maximum of 10 percent “They’re all well-meaning. Be- companies — not just tech start- can afford a 100 percent loss of the Securities and Exchange of the lesser number. hind the scenes they all wanted to ups. every investment I make on We- Commission. No one may invest more than do the thing, but there was a lot tak- A restaurant would be consid- funder.” Regulation C Startups $100,000. Further, accredited ing cues from how Wall Street rais- Crowdfunding will be legal starting investors are subject to the same ered, if it has an up-and-coming And . . . May 2016. investment limitations as everyone es money.” chef with a following. Firms have “I understand private securi- Everyone can invest at least else, no matter how silly that is. Wefunder considers its primary to have potential, which can be ties are not easily re-sold as $2,000. As Wefunder explains on Investment limits are for every customer the investor who wants to counted in people or followers. there is no secondary market. I its website, the Feds made the 12-month period. Every other support good ideas, and the best That is one of the appeals of crowd can wait a decade or more for a limits complicated: investment in a Regulation C offer- way to get them is to convince good funding — it doesn’t take long to return.” “[For couples:] If either your net ing counts towards the annual companies to come into the We- see who’s popular and whether fol- He’s quite proud of the fact the worth or income are below $100k, limit.” funder fold. lowers are putting their money Zenefits is valued at 290 times The trick is to make the paper- where their mouth is. what it was two years ago — on work as easy as possible for the Tommarello pitches it as a paper. companies. “People want money populist movement. “A lot of our investors want to we invest in their life?’” Wefunder was in at the begin- with as little hassle as possible,” “What we’re doing is contro- make their money back, but they By May 16, Wefunder will ning of the push to pass the law. says Tommarello. versial. Some people believe you also want an experience, that of choose three companies to invest The owners learned a lot about He has never been to Portland, shouldn’t be able to make invest- supporting things they believe $100,000 in. They will also coach bureaucracy. When the law but he expects to meet some foodies ments of this kind if you’re not in.” and make a pitch video for 20 of stalled in the Senate they started and mainly hopes to invest in some wealthy. But the crowd can be There’s even a flying car, Terra those companies, since startup a petition, and came up with a “non-Silicon Valley” software com- good when they’re investing in Fugia, which he says is unlikely videos in 2016 are what music hypothetical amount of dollars panies. what they know.” to get a 300x return. videos were in 1986. that the petition signers might The Wefunder travelling crew of In its three-year life Wefunder “With a restaurant though, an invest. eight includes a designer, two vid- has funded over 100 companies, investor can walk in there and JOBS for all “The press ate that up, then eographers, an editor, some pro- two thirds of them tech compa- know they helped make it hap- Change is coming via the JOBS the senators and congressmen grammers and the cofounders — nies. Wefunder typically raises pen. And maybe get perks, like a act on May 16, 2016,when buying saw the number and got interest- the ones with the MBAs. “I’m 35, I’m $100,000 to $500,000, usually mak- tab for alcohol.” equity online in startups will be ed. I have no lobbying experi- the old guy, the rest are in their ing up a third of the round with He says Wefunder people like opened up to more than just ac- ence, but we were invited to 20s.” other non-Wefunder investors. “investing in good and compel- credited investors, although meet two senators and congress- He says the latter are often blue ling stories, they ask ‘How can there are limits. (See sidebar) men in the President’s office, and [email protected]

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medical practice,” said Dick Clark, operating income increased 26 BPA Chief Operating Offi cer CEO. Clark adds that candidates percent to a record $249.7 million, announces retirement are also drawn to The Portland representing operating margin of Clinic’s approach to care and long- 10.7 percent compared with oper- BPA Chief Operating Officer standing position in the market- ating margin of 9.5 percent in Claudia Andrews announced ear- place. 2014. Full year 2015 net income, lier this week that she will retire The six doctors joining The Port- including five months of incre- from the Bonneville Power Ad- land Clinic include: mental results from the prAna ministration on Sept. 30. An- Melissa Calhoun, D.O., family brand, increased 27 percent to a drews, who was appointed chief medicine - South. Dr. Calhoun record $174.3 million, or $2.45 per operating officer in February of grew up in Gresham, attended Ore- diluted share, compared with full 2014, is responsible for Power gon State University, and earned year 2014 net income of $137.2 Services; Transmission Services; her osteopathic medicine degree million, or $1.94 per diluted share. Environment, Fish and Wildlife; from Midwestern University in Chief Executive Officer Tim Customer Support Services and Glendale, Arizona. Boyle commented, “2015 was an- Information Technology. Tara Heeney, D.O., family medi- other outstanding year for Co- Before serving as chief operat- COURTESY: COMCAST cine - Columbia. A graduate of the lumbia Sportswear Company. Re- ing officer, Andrews was BPA’s On Feb. 13, The cast of Grimm gathered at the Grimm Gala, which was sponsored Oklahoma State University College cord net sales, record operating executive vice president and by Comcast and NBC Universal. The NBC drama is set and fi lmed in Portland. The of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Heen- income, expanded operating mar- chief financial officer, overseeing event raised funds for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. ey spent most of her life in Oklaho- gin, and record net income vali- capital and debt management, ac- ma before joining The Portland date that our strategies are driv- counting, cash management and Grimm Gala raises $386,000 Randall Children’s Hospital Clinic. ing growth and improved profit- budgeting. She has worked at Ian Horner, D.O., family medi- ability. The Columbia, Sorel, and BPA since 1990. for Doernbecher announces new Chief cine - Beaverton. Dr. Horner went prAna brands each generated “Culminating my career at BPA The Grimmster Endowment at Administrative Offi cer to medical school at Touro Univer- double digit constant-currency as chief operating officer has pro- OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hos- Randall Children’s Hospital at sity College of Osteopathic Medi- net sales growth, concentrated in vided me with an even greater pital has grown by $386,000, due to Legacy Emanuel recently an- cine in the Bay Area, completed his North America. In Europe, the opportunity to work with — and the success of the Grimm Gala, nounced the promotion of Bron- family medicine training in New Columbia brand achieved mid- appreciate — the tremendously which took place on Saturday, Feb. wyn Houston, York City, and practiced in Chicago 20-percent constant-currency gifted and dedicated people at 13. Presented by Comcast and MHA, MA, to Chief before joining The Portland Clinic. growth and began reclaiming BPA,” Andrews said. “I am very NBCUniversal, the event was hosted Administrative Of- Brian Landsverk, M.D., gastroen- share in key markets. proud of the things we have ac- by the cast and crew of NBC’s hit fi cer of Randall terology - Downtown, Tigard and Avakian fi les complaint against complished during our time to- drama “Grimm” which is set and Children’s Hospi- Columbia. After earning his medi- fl agging companies gether.” fi lmed in Portland. All money raised tal. The promotion cal degree through the Universi- Andrews added that staying fo- at the sold-out event go to the En- follows six months ties of North Dakota, Minnesota Labor Commissioner Brad Ava- cused on BPA is what is most im- dowment that provides OHSU Do- of Houston acting and Iowa, Dr. Landsverk practiced kian has fi led a commissioner’s portant to her and she has many ernbecher patients and their fami- as Chief Adminis- gastroenterology in Montana for 14 complaint against Tri-Star Flag- things to accomplish during her lies support for uncompensated trav- trative Offi cer in years before moving to Portland. ging, LLC, A D Traffi c Control, remaining months, including as- el, the lodging and other services in- an interim role. In HOUSTON Kayla Luhrs, M.D., urgent care - LLC, and owner Evan Williams al- suring a seamless transition to a tegral to their care and comfort. line with Legacy Tigard. Dr. Luhrs went into medi- leging retaliation, threats of physi- new chief operating officer. “The cast and I have so much fun Health’s vision to be essential to cine to help others feel their best cal violence, and other unlawful Kristen Siefkin to join Interior with these amazing, brave and the health of our region, the pro- while pursuing their own adven- employment practices against em- Design Studio Urban I.D. strong kids,” said actor Sasha Roiz, motion guarantees the essential tures. She’s a graduate of the Uni- ployees who fi led wage claims. who plays Capt. Sean Renard on leadership that is needed to ensure versity of Washington School of The complaint alleges that the Urban I.D. Interior Design has “Grimm” and who created the idea a culture and continuum of care Medicine. fl agging company owner Evan added designer Kristen Siefkin of the “Grimmster Endowment” and that positively impacts the way Heather Whetstone, M.D., family Williams terminated employees as of Ideaspark Interiors to its the Gala. “ ‘The Grimm Gala’ is a healthcare services are delivered medicine - South. A Pittsburgh na- retaliation for whistleblowing and team. Siefkin joins seven other celebration of the Portland commu- to children and families, says the tive, Dr. Whetstone attended the prevented other employees from independent industry profes- nity. We are really engaged with announcement. University of Pittsburgh School of fi ling additional claims or com- sionals, including fellow design- this community, which always wel- With over 22 years in health care Medicine before moving to Port- plaints. ers, project managers, and con- comed and supported us.” This is leadership and serving at Randall land for her residency at OHSU. Previously, the agency recov- tractors. the second year that Comcast and Children’s Hospital since 2001, Columbia Sportswear ered $104,000 in fringe benefi t “We are so thrilled to have NBCUniversal have underwritten Houston’s promotion comes as a announces earnings wages for 37 Tri-Star employees Kristen join our design team, she the costs for producing the Grimm natural fi t. Houston has served as who worked as fl aggers on the will add incredible value to our Gala. the Interim Chief Administrative Columbia Sportswear Company Sellwood Bridge project. award winning group of talented Gala attendees bid on “Grimm” Offi cer on two different occasions (NASDAQ:COLM) recently an- “It’s critical that workers are professionals,” said Urban I.D. merchandise designed specifi cally over the past decade. nounced record fourth quarter able to fi le wage claims with our owner and designer, Laura Ev- for the event by Nike’s legendary Houston succeeds Randall Chil- net sales of $699.4 million for the agency free from retaliation and ans. “Kristen’s design talent, as shoe designer, Tinker Hatfi eld. The dren’s Hospital’s previous Chief period ending Dec. 31, 2015, a 3 harassment,” said Labor Commis- well as her PR background will shoes, considered a collector’s items, Administrative Offi cer, Mady Mur- percent increase (7 percent con- sioner Avakian. be a true asset for Urban I.D.” were autographed by Hatfi eld, bas- rey, MN, BSN. stant-currency) compared with Late last year, the agency Each team member has his/her ketball superstar Michael Jordan, The Portland Clinic net sales of $677.0 million for the sought to make owner Evan Wil- own design business working out and the cast of “Grimm.” welcomes six new doctors fourth quarter of 2014. Fourth liams ineligible to work on public of Urban I.D.’s offices. This en- Of the $386,000 total raised, $65,000 quarter 2015 net income in- projects for a period of three ables them to continue working was raised using social media: an The Portland Clinic has an- creased 14 percent to $63.4 mil- years. At that time, BOLI sought with their own clients, meet new online auction through www.omaze. nounced that six additional doctors lion. $94,000 in penalties for failing to clients through the studio, have com. will join the practice. Full year 2015 net sales in- fully pay workers on the bridge access to an endless supply of “Grimm” is a drama series in- “Across the country, doctors and creased $225.6 million, or 11 per- project, as well as intentionally fi l- vendors, and have the opportuni- spired by the classic Grimm Broth- nurses recognize that Portland is a cent (15 percent constant-curren- ing inaccurate payroll records. ty to work alongside colleagues ers’ set of fairy tales. very desirable place to establish a cy), to a record $2.33 billion, while That decision is pending. on a daily basis. 12 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Future Projects consists of public projects that may or may not have FUTUREPROJECTS funding at the time of publication.

Safety — Although the proposed OR 224-212 Corridor ITS ITS infrastructure does not eliminate The project is a small-scale opera- safety issues of congestion, it will pro- tional and safety improvement that is vide for better route choices and cost effi cient and fi ts within con- fewer collisions, especially secondary strained revenue forecasts. These collisions. improvements include Bluetooth read- Corridor Context — The proposed ers and CCTVs to provide better infor- project grew out of the Region 1 ITS mation along the corridor and camer- Plan that identifi ed problems in the as that allow for corridor traffi c man- corridor and cost effective ways to agement. This set of improvements address the transportation problems. was identifi ed in the Region 1 ITS These solutions are being implement- plan. ed along the entire corridor, so as to The project will not require any pur- manage the corridor comprehensively. chasing or leasing of ROW. The ROW Optimize the System — The pro- exists in the corridor to accommodate posed project takes advantage of the these relatively minor improvements. opportunity to optimize the system by These improvements are by their reducing collisions and improving reli- nature less expensive and cost effec- ability with minor investments. tive ways to deal with urban transpor- Public Support — Providing choic- tation problems. Other alternatives es and information to travelers has were considered to address the con- been well supported by the public. gestion and safety problems on the Total Cost: $750,000 corridor, including widening or adding Anticipated Bid Let Date: 2016 additional lanes; however the cost Contact: Andy Johnson, Major and impact of these alternatives were Projects Manager, ODOT Region 1, too expensive. From a practical design 123 NW Flanders Street, Portland, OR perspective, the proposed project 97209-4012 Phone: 503-731-8356 meets the S.C.O.P.E. values in the fol- Email: [email protected]. lowing ways: or.us

OR-211 Bicycle and Pedestrian ■ Remove existing ditches Safety Enhancements ■ Install inlets to address water This section of OR-211 is highly quality travelled by motorists, cyclists, and ■ Conduct utility work and cabinet pedestrians trying to access a mid- relocation dle school, large apartment complex, ■ Replace existing culvert with a and a nearby commercial center new structure on north side that houses the City of Molalla’s ■ Replace guardrail and connec- only grocery store. Currently, the tion to bridge rail roadway has steep embankments, ■ Conduct wetland mitigation as open ditches, and no shoulder. As a needed result, the corridor lacks accommo- ANTICIPATED BENEFITS dations for bicyclists and pedestri- ■ Increase safety by separating ans, who are forced to use the road- pedestrians from the roadway way to access nearby goods and ■ Improve multimodal connectivity services. by providing a safe pathway for PROJECT DESCRIPTION pedestrians and cyclists Design, acquire right-of-way, and ■ Facilitate transit use by providing construct 6-foot sidewalks on the access to transit stops north side of OR-211, install drainage ■ Provide a safe route to school improvements and replace an existing for children living within walking/ structure at Bear Creek. cycling distance of the middle school PROPOSED SOLUTIONS ■ Promote a healthy lifestyle by ■ Construct 6-foot shoulder with providing an environment that encour- landscaped buffer and sidewalk that ages walking/jogging and cycling for match existing adjacent features recreational use properties starting at the existing side- Estimated Total Cost: $1,947,022 walk east of Safeway to Commercial Contact: Dan Huff, City Manager, Parkway City of Molalla, 117 N Molalla ■ Construct 6-foot shoulder and Avenue, Molalla, OR 97038 Phone: curb tight sidewalk between 503-829-6855 x224 Email: DHuff@ Commercial Parkway to Ona Way cityofmolalla.com Tuesday, February 23, 2016 BUSINESS TRIBUNE 13

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CLOVERDALE RFPD FIRE ALARM AND FIRE SUPPRESSION MEADOW PARK HVAC AND STATION 602 APPARATUS ROOM TESTING, INSPECTION, PLUMBING UPGRADE #P34048-16- REPLACEMENT PROJECT #1814-602 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 0005-16 CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: SERVICES FOR SALEM AND CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: The work consists of slab and foundation PORTLAND AREAS #DASPS-2195-16 Meadow Park Middle School is a 117,054 s.f. demolishing of the present apparatus room CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: two story building with tilt-up concrete Contractor Plan Center currently has 873 projects out for Bid. and construction of a new free standing Invitation to Bid (ITB) to establish one (1) exterior walls. The building has tilt-up apparatus room and associated site work. Price Agreement to provide fire alarm and concrete exterior walls, exposed aggregate Projects listed may have mandatory pre-bid meeting requirements for General Contractors. The new structure will be one story with a fire suppression system testing, inspection, Please check for any prequalification requirements. finish, laminated beams, plywood roof built storage mezzanine, approx. 6,545 sq. ft. maintenance and repair services in the Salem up with cap sheet finish. The schools total. The building enclosure will be a pre- and Portland areas. current heating and ventilation consists of engineered metal building (PEMB), the various systems. Start, stop and scheduling CONTRACTOR PLAN CENTER interior mezzanine with associated spaces CEDAR PARK HVAC AND for all systems by Johnson DDC "front below and vestibule appendage of wood PLUMBING UPGRADE #P34048-16- end". Work to include abatement and framed construction. 0006-16 demolition, owner, HVAC, controls and FEATURED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: plumbing as detailed in the bid documents. ROADS Cedar Park Middle School is a 117,054 s.f. one and two story building with tilt-up OF THE WEEK concrete exterior wall, exposed aggregate PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE, COMMERCIAL STREET SE AT PARKS AND OPEN SPACES KUEBLER BOULEVARD SE finish, laminated beams, plywood roof built- up graveled. Start, Stop and Scheduling for FACILITY ELECTRICAL OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (OSD) INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT #2016- PROJECT #713503, BID #156116 all systems by Johnson DDC "front end". Work to include abatement and demolition 1012, JOB #51012 BOILER PLANT RENOVATION CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: WORK DESCRIPTION: This project by Owner, HVAC, controls and plumbing as In general, the Project includes installation includes construction of approximately detailed in the bid documents. of backup generators and electrical service CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: 3,000 linear feet of arterial street widening upgrades as required to provide optional The Project consists of the replacement of the existing steam improvements with curb, sidewalks, asphalt EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS standby power to the entire Public Works pavement, storm sewer including SUBSTANCES (EHS) FACILITY Maintenance, Parks & Open Spaces Facility. boiler plant, distribution piping and additional mechanical and stormwater facilities, retaining walls, traffic EVACUATION PLANNING - signal, illumination, pavement markings and electrical upgrades for the water heating systems for (13) SEGMENT III COWLITZ FALLS DAM NORTH markers, landscaping, and other appurtenant CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: buildings at the Oregon School for the Deaf campus. Boiler work. Requesting proposals to provide Extremely SHORE COLLECTOR UPSTREAM Hazardous Substances (EHS) Facility DEBRIS BOOM RFP #PG15-0674F rooms will be constructed within (2) of the buildings. CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: COLWOOD GOLF COURSE PHASE Evacuation Planning Segment 3. This Plan, fabricate and deliver a new debris Alternate #1: Add Heating Plant Boiler B-HP3, associated II - REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT project includes developing evacuation plans boom system upstream of Cowlitz Falls piping, flue vent, combustion air ductwork and controls. Bid CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: in the event of chemical releases of dam to protect new Cowlitz Falls North Mobilization, accommodations for public extremely hazardous substances from a Shore Fish Collector. Alternate #2: Add concrete pad, fencing and utilities for back- traffic, temporary Class-3 chain link fence vehicle or train arriving at each EHS facility up fuel source, fuel piping and accessories (Propane Tank 2,800 ft., temporary gates 3 ea., erosion within the Mid-Valley Local Emergency control, row improvements: temporary work Planning Committee (LEPC) Planning OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL area). Bid Alternate #3: Deductive quotes for alternative zone traffic control complete, removal of District. The scope of services includes: COMMISSION (OLCC) BUILDING - building automation systems (BAS) for control of systems concrete walks and driveways, removal of Survey EHS facilities, identify transportation DESIGN-BUILD ROOF existing utility poles, removal of curbs, routes used to bring EHS substances to REPLACEMENT #DASPS-1139-15 CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: and equipment. Asbestos Abatement and piping/equipment removal of misc. vaults and appurtenances., facilities and identify chemicals present. DAS, PS, on behalf of OLCC, intends to demolition will be performed under a separate bid package removal of asphalt surfacing., clearing and Work with local Hazardous Materials award a design-build, guaranteed not-to- grubbing, general excavation, embankment (HazMat) Team to develop plume models. exceed maximum price Contract to the during the same time frame. Renovation work is shown on in place, trench excavation common. Use plume models to integrate with current Proposer that offers the best value to the drawings, including operational mechanical and electrical aggregate base, minor hot mixed asphalt maps of population, critical facilities, and State. The resulting Design-Build Contract concrete, concrete curbs 415 ft., concrete transportation infrastructure from city, will include obtaining all required permits, work and finishes. walks, concrete driveways, standard street county or state date, and use mapped models performing or providing the Project Work light pole foundation, standard cobra head to develop multiple evacuation scenarios per and generally prosecuting the Design-Build pole fixed base, standard street light facility. This project also includes Contract within the agreed-to scope, Photo courtesy of Sharla Jones, PhD, Director of Oregon School for luminaire arm, street light luminaire lamps completing Segment III of the Mid-Valley schedule, for the agreed-upon NTE, which the Deaf. and ballast, switching, conduit and wiring, LEPC Emergency Response Plan. This will include the essential aspects of the Roof street lighting service cabinet, relocate signal entails updating the existing plans using data Replacement and repair, and improvements pull box, weed control 0.1 ac., lawn seeding, gathered by EHS facility surveys. to the warehouse buildings. As the Project For Bid Opportunities on this project and others, contact fertilizing, deciduous trees, topsoil, bark proceeds, additional information becomes mulch, irrigation system (Zones 14, 15 and LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE available on the condition of other major Scott Ringsage at Contractor Plan Center 503-650-0148 16), driving range, patio and parking lot SERVICES FOR VARIOUS building systems and any needed funding is improvements - temporary work zone traffic LANDSCAPED ROADWAY AREAS obtained for further renovations to the control complete, and other work. CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: building, further upgrades to the major Clackamas County is seeking the services of building systems may be included in the qualified Contractors to provide landscape resulting Design-Build Contract, via UTILITIES maintenance services for various landscaped amendment, but the chances of any such roadway areas in Clackamas County. amendment are remote at this time due to WEBSTER LIFT STATION NO. 1 Multiple contracts may be awarded for these funding restraints. Site Information: The REPLACEMENT PROJECT #SE6240 services. The Contractor is to furnish all Project is located in Milwaukie, Oregon. The CONSTRUCTION SUMMARY: labor, equipment and materials *(including existing Milport facility is approximately Construction of the Webster Lift Station fertilizers, pesticides both post-and-pre- 175,000 square feet, 1777 Milport St. and No.1, including below-grade wet well and emergent, and bark mulch) necessary to was site built in 1974. The existing valve vault, inlet gravity sanitary sewer maintain an attractive, clean and McLoughlin facility improvement portion of pipeline and above-grade control panel, technologically proper maintenance the Project is located in approximately backflow preventer, associated site work and standard to achieve the highest level of 125,000 square feet of the OLCC other work. Prequalification forms must be longevity and utility based on the year- Warehouse Building, 9079 SE McLoughlin submitted by Friday, February 26 by 5:00 around maintenance of lawn areas, shrubs Blvd. and was site built in 1954 with p.m. and ornaments, ground-cover and beds, additions added thereafter.

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EMEGHEBO; NNAEMEKA EMEGHEBO; AND STATE OF OREGON, Defendants. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in NOTICE OF AUCTION hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information Hubbard Self Storage on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. 3267 J Street Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. Hubbard OR 97032 OL15824040 Self Storage Online Auction Auction will be held on MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE www.storagetreasures.com NOTICE OF SALE February 24, 2016 @ 10:00 AM On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Post your Official Call for Bids, B065 Sara L.Van Gilder,A003 Sara L.Van Gilder 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of Sub-Bid ads, and Public Notice B056 Joy Evans the interest which the defendants had on June 3, 2008, the date of the fore- Cash Only, $100 deposit closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had ads in the Business Tribune. Published Feb. 10 & 17, 2016. thereafter, in the real property described as, 7931 Southwest 40th Avenue, Unit WI15823946 E Portland, OR 97219. The court case number is 14CV09125. The case is enti- Your notice will appear in print tled: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plain- tiff v TOD CARRIG; ALLEN WIEMER; ASSOCIATION OF UNIT OWNERS OF VILLAGE and online, in numerous cities MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AT MULTNOMAH CONDOMINIUMS; AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, De- and counties throughout NOTICE OF SALE fendants. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s Oregon. On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, check, in hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of information on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. the interest which the defendants had on March 12, 2007, the date of the fore- Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. Publishing with us ensures closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had OL15824041 compliance with state and fed- thereafter, in the real property described as, 7035 Southeast 298th Gresham, eral statutes and codes. OR 97080. The court case number is 130506186. The case is entitled: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE More Bang, Less Bucks. The v GORDON B. THOMPSON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. The On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Business Tribune provides for 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in greater coverage, unmatched hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information the interest which the defendants had on September 9, 2005, the date of the on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. foreclosed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had customer service, and publish- Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. thereafter, in the real property described as, 2708 Southeast 138th Avenue Unit ing fees that are far lower than OL15823649 40 Portland, OR 97236. The court case number is 140303170. The case is en- titled: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, our competitors. Bottom line: The Business Tribune is your MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Plaintiff v CECIL B. BURT, JR.; DORIS M. BURT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- NOTICE OF SALE TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB; best choice. On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, COPPERFIELD ADULT CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; AND OCCU- 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of PANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. The sale is a public auction to the high- 100,000 copies and the interest which the defendants had on March 30, 2010, the date of the fore- est bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made payable to Multnomah closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: 200,000 readers thereafter, in the real property described as, 1831 Southeast Glacier Avenue http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. Gresham, OR 97080. The court case number is 140405029. The case is enti- Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. Great exposure for a tled: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plain- OL15824042 tiff v TERESSA ROBINSON; AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. reasonable price. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information NOTICE OF SALE "Hoffman Construction rou- on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, tinely advertises subcontrac- Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of OL15823654 the interest which the defendants had on March 15, 2007, the date of the fore- tor opportunities in the Business Tribune. Their MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had NOTICE OF SALE thereafter, in the real property described as, 9817 Northeast Irving Street #217 extensive network reaches On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Portland, OR 97220. The court case number is 14CV13763. The case is enti- potential bidders in many 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of tled: PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff v CHRISTOPHER MCMURRY; GATEWAY ARBORS CONDOMINUIM ASSOCI- local communities." the interest which the defendants had on February 15, 2007, the date of the - Jon Grasle, Hoffman foreclosed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had ATION; STATE OF OREGON; CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY thereafter, in the real property described as, 9401 Northeast Gertz Court Port- MERGER TO CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA, N.A.; AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREM- Construction Company land, OR 97211. The court case number is 130202856. The case is entitled: ISES, Defendants. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERV- cashier’s check, in hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. "In 2015, the Portland Police ICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, its successors in in- Bureau engaged Pamplin terest and/or assigns, Plaintiff v VITO MERCADO AKA VITO BALMES MERCADO, Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. JR. AKA VITO B. MECADO JR.; DELTAWOOD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; GEMMA OL15824046 Media to publish legal notices R. MURRELL; OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES; AND THE REAL PROPERTY LO- required by State statute. We CATED AT 9401 NORTHEAST GERTZ COURT, PORTLAND, OREGON 97211-0000, MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE have been extremely pleased Defendants. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or NOTICE OF SALE cashier’s check, in hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. with the service and competi- On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, tive pricing. The reduced cost For more information on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. the interest which the defendants had on December 13, 2004, the date of the has saved taxpayers money. OL15823665 foreclosed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had We have found the service to MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE thereafter, in the real property described as, 10115 Southeast Harold Street be very reliable and NOTICE OF SALE Portland, OR 97266. The court case number is 14CV11480. The case is enti- accurate." On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, tled: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, - Robert Azorr, Portland 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of Plaintiff v VIRGIL W. MORGAN; SYLVIA E. MORGAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC the interest which the defendants had on May 24, 2005, the date of the fore- REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LIME FINANCIAL SER- Police Bureau closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had VICES, LTD.; OREGON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION; AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. The sale is a public auction to the thereafter, in the real property described as, 12524 Southeast Schiller Street Contact Marc Caplan at Portland, OR 97236. The court case number is 14CV06566. The case is enti- highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made payable to tled: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORT- Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: 503-799-3274 GAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. or 2005-WF2, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff v ANTHONY C. Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. [email protected] EMEGHEBO; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ANTHONY C. EMEGHEBO; CELESTINE OL15824048 Tuesday, February 23, 2016 BUSINESS TRIBUNE 15

MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Eau Claire County Clerk of Circuit Court NOTICE OF SALE 721 Oxford Avenue On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Eau Claire,WI 54703-5496 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of You asked the interest which the defendants had on May 8, 2007, the date of the fore- and to James Peterman / J Peterman Legal Group Ltd., plaintiff’s attorney, closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had whose address is: thereafter, in the real property described as, 11740 Southeast Alder Street Port- for it land, OR 97216-3868. The court case number is 140302992. The case is enti- J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. tled: CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 WAMU SERIES 2007-HE4, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff v Brookfield,WI 53005 JOSE GALVAN VAZQUEZ; AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. The and we sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in You may have an attorney help or represent you. hand, made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. If you do not provide a proper answer within 40 days, the court may grant judg- Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. ment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the delivered. OL15824050 complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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On March 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, 2016 5, JANUARY e property. e 12240 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR, I will sell, subject to redemption, all of INTO YOUR the interest which the defendants had on March 20, 2007, the date of the fore- BUSINESS Dated this 29th day of January, 2016 BY JOSEPH GALLIVAN closed Deed of Trust, and also all of the interest which the defendants had

thereafter, in the real property described as, 2405 Southeast 84th Avenue Port- James Peterman Business land, OR 97216. The court case number is 130303247. The case is entitled: J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. Tribune NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, its successors in interest and/or assigns, Plaintiff INSIDE State Bar No. 1016476 HOWL ’N GROWL BETTER v ALLEN JOHNSTON; AND OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. The sale BUSINESS: NETWORKING 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 TIPS MOTOR WHISKEY is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, Brookfield,WI 53005 made payable to Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on 262-790-5719 this sale go to: http://www.oregonsheriffs.org/. J Peterman Legal Group Ltd. is the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to Published Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1 & 8, 2016. collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that Oregon’s best source of OL15824114 purpose.TS# Rust/15 CV 613 FEI# 1075.00108. local business and trade Published Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2016. information is growing! OL15823497 STATE OF WISCONSIN Look for us every Tuesday CIRCUIT COURT IN THE MATTER OF CIVIL FORFEITURE OF: and Friday in newspaper EAU CLAIRE COUNTY (1) $4,026 in US Currency was seized on Dec. 30, 2015 from Jorge SUMMONS Sanchez-Garcia at 7860 SE 72nd Avenue, Portland OR. PPB Case racks near you. Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure #15-680868. Case No: 15 CV 613 (2) $4,041 in US Currency was seized on Jan. 8, 2016 from Jesus Vazquez 100,000 Distribution Honorable William M. Gabler, Sr. Lopez at 1931 SE 122nd Avenue #C, Portland OR. PPB Case #16-7538. 200,000 Readers Case Code: 30404 (3) $9,611 in US Currency was seized on Jan. 20, 2016 from Kevin Bristow at 7629 SE 114th Court, Portland OR. PPB Case No. 16-20389. Contact Your Sales Rep Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized CIVIL FORFEITURE: The above described property was seized for civil forfei- and existing under the laws of the United States of America ture on the date(s) indicated by the Portland Police Bureau as a result of a TODAY! P.O. Box 2008 criminal investigation identified by the listed case number. The property is Grand Rapids, MI 49501 subject to forfeiture pursuant to ORS 131A.020 as Plaintiff proceeds/instrumentalities and/or conveyances of prohibited conduct inas- much as the property is proceeds and/or was used in committing or facili- Vs tating the violation of, solicitation to violate, attempt to violate, or conspir- acy to violate the criminal laws of the State of Oregon as set forth in ORS Tori J. Rust Chapter 131A and/or as set forth in Portland City Code 14B.50. FORFEI- 26701 Southeast Stark Street Apt 9 TURE means that the property will be transferred to the government, and Schadia Newcombe Troutdale, OR 97060 persons with any interest in the property will be deprived of that interest 971-204-7881 without compensation because of the use or acquisition of the property in [email protected] Unknown Spouse of Tori J. Rust or through prohibited conduct as defined in ORS Chapter 131A. 26701 Southeast Stark Street Apt 9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS AND TO ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS Troutdale, OR 97060 READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY !!! ****************************************************************** Unknown Tenants IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE SEIZED PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS NO- 720 2nd Street East TICE, YOU MUST CLAIM THAT INTEREST OR YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOSE THAT Altoona,WI 54720 INTEREST. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR THE PROPERTY, THE PROPERTY MAY BE FORFEITED EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME. TO CLAIM Micaela Kinish Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC AN INTEREST, YOU MUST FILE A WRITTEN CLAIM WITH THE FORFEITURE COUN- 971-204-7886 SEL IDENTIFIED BELOW. THE CLAIM MUST STATE: 1) YOUR TRUE NAME, 2) THE 16 McLeland Road [email protected] St. Cloud, MN 56303 ADDRESS AT WHICH YOU WILL ACCEPT FUTURE MAILINGS FROM THE COURT AND FORFEITURE COUNSEL, 3) A STATEMENT THAT YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families c/o Attorney General THE SEIZED PROPERTY. THE CLAIM MUST BE SIGNED UNDER PENALTY OF PER- 114 East State Capitol JURY AND MUST INCLUDE (1)-(3) ABOVE IN ORDER TO BE VALID. THE DEAD- Madison,WI 53707 LINE FOR FILING YOUR CLAIM IS MARCH 22, 2016. UNLESS YOU WERE PER- Defendants SONALLY SERVED WITH A NOTICE OF SEIZURE, IN WHICH CASE, THE DEADLINE FOR FILING IS STATED IN THE NOTICE. EXTENSIONS FOR FILING CLAIMS CAN- THE STATE OF WISCONSIN NOT BE GRANTED. Yvonne Lerch ****************************************************************** To the following party named as a defendant herein: Tori J. Rust and Un- 971-204-7883 548312.022316 known Spouse of Tori J. Rust WHERE TO FILE A CLAIM AND FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or FORFEITURE COUNSEL: other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is also served upon you, Portland City Attorney’s Office 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 430 Portland OR www.BizTrib.com states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 40 days after February 97204 (503)823-4047 9, 2016, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chap- SEIZING AGENCY: ter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the complaint. The Court may reject or dis- Portland Police Bureau 1111 SW 2nd Ave, Rm 1430 Portland, OR 97204 regard an answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The an- (503)823-0470 swer must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is Published Feb. 9, 16, 23 & Mar. 1, 2016. 15823809 16 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016

IN THE MATTER OF CIVIL FORFEITURE OF: washington.org. lation of paving fabric, rock backfill, adjust- (1) $ A 2004 Infiiniti G35 (Value $8000.00) bearing Oregon license plate Published Feb. 23, 2016. ment of existing valve boxes and manhole 034HHX, seized from Ryan Patrick Seery at 16246 SE Stark Street, Portland, Or- BT15826080 cover/frame assemblies to grade, as egon 97233 on November 4, 2015 in Gresham Police Case #15-63217. FIRST TIME PUBLISHED needed, and all other work necessary to (2) $2,181.00 in U.S. currency seized from Daniel Montoya at 9236 N Central FIRST TIME PUBLISHED meet the engineering intent, as shown in Street, Portland, Oregon, 97203 on December 21, 2015 in Gresham Police De- INVITATION TO BID: PORTABLE the Contract Documents. SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (ALL-IN-ONE) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: 2016 STREET partment Case #15-71142. MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Copies of the contract documents are avail- (3) $149.875.00 in U.S. currency seized from Michael Rasmussen at 5621 NE BINGEN, WA able by contacting: Bids due: March 10, 2016 @ 3:00 pm STAYTON, OR Rodney Avenue, Portland, Oregon, on January 6, 2016, in Gresham Police De- Proposals due: March 9, 2016 @ 2:00 pm Kelli Stevens - Administrative Assistant partment Case #15-73873. The City of Bingen is seeking sealed bids for City of Stayton Public Works Department the purchase of a portable surveillance sys- The City of Stayton is requesting bids for the (4) $1,571.00 in U.S. currency seized from Garrett Joel Senger at 18525 E 2016 Street Maintenance Program. 362 N 3rd Ave Stayton, OR 97383 Burnside Street #213, Portland, Oregon, 97233, on January 7, 2016, in tem (all-in-one). Bid documents can be ob- Phone: 503-769-2919 tained from Bingen City Hall, 112 N. Ash, The City of Stayton will provide contract Gresham Police Department Case #16-1171. documents that outline the scope of work Email: [email protected] Bingen WA 98605, 509-493-2122 or from Questions concerning the project can be the city’s webpage http://www.bingen and specific project requirements. The proj- SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BASIS FOR CIVIL FORFEITURE: The above described ect includes, but is not limited to, all labor, answered by contacting: property was seized for civil forfeiture on the date(s) indicated by the Gresham washington.org. Sealed bids are due Thurs- Michael Schmidt - Senior Engineer Techni- day, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. and will be materials, and equipment necessary to con- Police Department as a result of a criminal investigation identified by the listed struct a 4-inch asphalt patch in 2-inch lifts, cian case number. The property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ORS 131A.020 as opened shortly thereafter. Bids will not be City of Stayton Public Works Department accepted by e-mail or fax. For additional in- consisting of 4,000 square feet of Level 2, proceeds and/or instrumentalities of prohibited conduct inasmuch as the prop- ½” Dense HMAC. This work will include 362 N 3rd Ave erty was used in committing or facilitating the violation of, solicitation to violate, formation, please contact Jan Brending at Stayton, OR 97383 Bingen City Hall, 112 N. Ash, street cleaning, saw-cutting, asphalt pave- attempt to violate, or conspiracy to violate the criminal laws of the State of Ore- ment removal, haul off and disposal, instal- Phone: 503-769-2919 gon regarding the manufacture, distribution, or possession of controlled sub- 509-493-2122, administrator@bingen Email: [email protected] stances (ORS Chapter 475). FORFEITURE means that the property will be trans- Published Feb. 23, 2016. ferred to the government, and persons with any interest in the property will be SUB-BIDS REQUESTED BT15826088 deprived of that interest without compensation because of the use or acquisi- tion of the property in or through prohibited conduct as defined in ORS Chapter Adroit Construction Co., Inc., is the GC for the FIRST TIME PUBLISHED 131A. HAJC PATRIOT STATION INVITATION TO BID: 4960 POTTER ST, NOTICE TO POTENTIAL CLAIMANTS AND TO ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS E 27TH AVE,VAN NESS ST, SPRING READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY !!! 8400 Division Rd. White City, OR 97503 BLVD AND CAPITAL DR ****************************************************************** and is requesting supplier & subcontractor bids. EUGENE, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN THE SEIZED PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS NO- Bids due: March 2, 2016 @ 2:00 pm TICE, YOU MUST CLAIM THAT INTEREST OR YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOSE THAT Bid Date: 3/3/16 Time: 2:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the City Council INTEREST. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR THE PROPERTY, THE PROPERTY MAY of the City of Eugene, Oregon will receive BE FORFEITED EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME. TO CLAIM AN Subcontractor bid forms are available online at sealed bids until Wednesday, March 2, INTEREST, YOU MUST FILE A WRITTEN CLAIM WITH THE FORFEITURE COUNSEL 2016, until the Bid Closing time of 2:00 IDENTIFIED BELOW. THE CLAIM MUST STATE: 1) YOUR TRUE NAME, 2) THE AD- www.adroitbuilt.com/biddingopportunies p.m. at the office of the City Engineer, 99 DRESS AT WHICH YOU WILL ACCEPT FUTURE MAILINGS FROM THE COURT AND East Broadway Suite 400, Eugene, Oregon. FORFEITURE COUNSEL, 3) A STATEMENT THAT YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE Bids and/or Scope Letters are appreciated The Bid Opening will be at 2:05 p.m., on SEIZED PROPERTY. THE CLAIM MUST BE SIGNED UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY prior to bid date. Thank you! Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the above AND MUST INCLUDE (1)-(3) ABOVE IN ORDER TO BE VALID. THE DEADLINE location, at which time and place those FOR FILING IS MARCH 22, 2016, UNLESS YOU WERE PERSONALLY SERVED ***Prevailing Wage*** Bids will be opened and read. WITH A NOTICE OF SEIZURE, IN WHICH CASE, THE DEADLINE FOR FILING IS Job 4960 POTTER ST., E. 27TH AVE., VAN STATED IN THE NOTICE. EXTENSIONS FOR FILING CLAIMS CANNOT BE GRANTED. NESS ST., SPRING BLVD., AND CAPITAL DR. ****************************************************************** Contact: Jessica Robinson 19 FT 8” PVC WW Pipe; 75 FT 10” PVC SD WHERE TO FILE A CLAIM AND FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: (541) 482-4098 Pipe; 1 EA Manhole Over Existing Sewers; 1 FORFEITURE COUNSEL: Fax: (541) 482-4218 EA Catch Basin W/Bike Proof Grate; 1 EA City Of Gresham, City Attorney’s Office, Attention: Assistant City Attorney Ber- Email: [email protected] Concrete Inlet, Type 2.5A; 77,200 SF Cold man, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham OR 97030 (503)618-2786 Plane Pavement Removal, Tapered 0-2”; SEIZING AGENCY: 49,000 SF Cold Plane Pavement Removal, Gresham Police Department 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 97030 We are an equal opportunity employer requesting sub-bids from qualified M/W/DVBE/SBE subcontractors & suppliers. 2”; 27,800 SF Cold Plane Pavement Re- (503)618-2318 moval, 4”; 5,300 Level 2, ½” Dense ACP; Published Feb. 9, 16, 23 & Mar. 1, 2016. BT15825305 CCB#44384 / CSLB#454960B 7,475 SY 16” Asphalt Concrete Pavement OL15823949 Repair; 731 FT Concrete Curb & Gutters; 3,823 SF Concrete Walks, 4”; 490 SF Trun- SUB-BIDS REQUESTED cated Dome Texturing; 1 LS Thermoplastic, Adroit Construction Co., Inc., is the GC for the Extruded, Surface, Non-Profile; 113 SY FIRST TIME PUBLISHED Lawn Seeding; 53 SY Bark Mulch. MEDFORD FIRE STATION #2 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR KOIN All Work must be completed by August 19, On February 10, 2016, an application was filed seeking FCC consent to the 1107 Stewart Ave., Medford, OR 97501 2016. See Special Provisions for various completion dates. transfer of control of LIN License Company, LLC, licensee of KOIN, Portland, OR, and is requesting supplier & subcontractor bids. from the Shareholders of Media General, Inc. to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. A Purchase Bidding Plans, Special Provisions, and Bid Booklets at the office of copy of the applications is on file for public inspection at stations.fcc.gov. Bid Date: 3/4/16 Time: 2:00 PM The officers, directors, and 10% or more shareholders of Media General, Inc. the City Engineer, 99 East Broadway, Suite and the entities in its chain of ownership are Diana Cantor, Royal Carson III, 400, Eugene, Oregon 97401, or by calling Subcontractor bid forms are available online at (541) 682-5291, for a non-refundable fee H.C. Charles Diao, Dennis Fitzsimons, Soohyung Kim, Douglas McCormick, John www.adroitbuilt.com/biddingopportunies Muse, Wyndham Robertson, Vincent Sadusky, Thomas Sullivan, James Wood- of $15.00 plus $6.50 postage. ward, Deborah McDermott, Robert Richter, Andrew Carington, Timothy Mulvaney, Informational Plans and Special Provisions David Knickel, William Neisel, Linda Thompson, Andrew Rosen, Standard Gen- Bids and/or Scope Letters are appreciated are available for review, free of charge, at the eral Communications LLC, Standard General Fund L.P., Standard General GP prior to bid date. Thank you! office location and/or on the Agency website LLC, Standard General Management LLC, Standard General Holdings LP, Stand- www.eugene-or.gov/constructionbids. For other reviewing locations and any question ard General S Corp., Acme Amalgamated Holdings LLC, Hicks, Muse Fund III In- ***Prevailing Wage*** corporated, Hicks, Muse, GP Partners III, L.P., HM/3GP Partners, L.P., and regarding the project please call (541) Hicks, Muse,Tate & Furst Equity Fund III, L.P. 682-5291. Addendum, when issued, will be posted to The officers, directors, and 10% or more shareholders of Nexstar Media Group, Contact: Jessica Robinson the project-specific City of Eugene Engineer- Inc. and the entities in its ownership chain are Perry Sook, Lisbeth McNabb, Phone: (541) 482-4098 ing bid website. Bidders may sign up for Geoff Armstrong, I. Martin Pompadur, Dennis Miller, Thomas McMillan, Jay Fax: (541) 482-4218 electronic (email or text) notification of Grossman, Thomas Carter, Brian Jones, Timothy Busch, Thomas O’Brien, Eliza- Email: [email protected] beth Ryder, Blake Russell, Marc Lisker, John Phelan, Glenn Fuhrman, MSD modifications to bid postings at the website Torchlight Partners, L.P., MSD Torchlight Partners (MM), L.P, MSD Partners, L.P., above. No additional notification of adden- dum issuance will be provided. and MSD Partners (GP), LLC. We are an equal opportunity employer requesting sub-bids from qualified M/W/DVBE/SBE subcontractors & suppliers. Published Feb. 23, 26, Mar. 1 & 4, 2016 Submit paper bids to Mark Schoening, 15825874 BT15824817 CCB#44384 / CSLB#454960B City Engineer as follows: Bids shall be accompanied by a certified Tuesday, February 23, 2016 BUSINESS TRIBUNE 17

check, cashier’s check or bidder’s bond a.The base bid consists of: 336-3443; Attn: Amber Van Ocker: project manager Rob Dreier, for contact in- FIRST TIME PUBLISHED payable to the City of Eugene in an amount i. 12,150 square foot, single story b. Civil Engineer: ACH Engineering: 2404 formation see 4h above. equal to ten percent of the amount bid. Fil- building. Stateline Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362; Published Feb. 23, 2016. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: PAVING OF ing of a qualification questionnaire before b.Alternates consists of: (509) 527-0655; Attn: Aaron Hoeft: BT15826096 OLD HWY 99S, COUNTY RD #400, M.P. bidding will not be required. Contingent or i. 3,798 square foot single story open out- c. Landscape Architect: Stack Rock Group: 18.61 TO M.P.20.57 conditional bids will not be considered for door lab. 405 S 8th St., Boise, ID 83702; (208) FIRST TIME PUBLISHED DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR acceptance. This public works improvement collectively referred to as the “Work” under 345-0500; Attn: Will Howard: Bids due: March 9, 2016 @ 9:00 am project is subject to payment of prevailing this Contract and shall occur within the d. Structural Engineer: KPFF Engineers: INVITATION TO BID: WORK RELATED TO Sealed bids for the Project described herein rate of wages, per BOLI ORS 279C.800 to project boundary lines indicated on the 412 E Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83706: SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT MEADOW PARK will be received by the Douglas County 279C.870. No bid will be received or con- Drawings. The BMCC Facility will be located (208) 336-6985; Attn: Judsen Williams: SPRINGFIELD, OR Board of Commissioners, 1036 SE Douglas sidered unless the bid contains a statement on the existing campus of the Oregon State e. Mechanical/Electrical: Musgrove Engi- Bids due: March 8, 2016 @ 2:00 pm Avenue, Courthouse Room 217, Roseburg, by the bidder that provisions of ORS University Agricultural Experiment Station neering, P.A.: 234 South Whisperwood Willamalane Park and Recreation District Oregon 97470, until 9:00 A.M., March 9, 279C.800 to 279C.870 pertaining to pre- located at 2121 South 1st Street, Hermis- Way, Boise, ID 83709: (208) 384-0585; (WPRD) is accepting sealed bids for work 2016. Bids will be publicly opened and vailing wage rates shall be complied with. ton, Oregon 97838. The “Work” is as de- Attn: Charles Paulin: related to site improvements at Meadow read at that time during a Bidders are required to submit a First-Tier scribed in the Contract Documents, which f. Surveyor: Survey One, LLC., Pendleton, Park, a neighborhood park located at 851 regularly-scheduled Board of Commission- Subcontractor Disclosure form, substantially are a part of this Invitation to Bid (“ITB”). Oregon, (541) 276-2055; Attn: Bob English Mill Street, Springfield, Oregon. Project De- ers meeting. Bids shall be accompanied by as described in ORS 279C.370, within two 2. The College will receive sealed bids at g. Geotechnical: MTI Inspection, 2791 S. scription: In general, the work consists of a certified check, cashier’s check, irrevoca- working hours of the bid closing date and its BMCC Pendleton Campus located at Victory View Way, Boise, ID 83709: (208) demolition of existing playground equip- ble letter of credit or bid bond in an amount time. For this project the first-tier subcon- 2411 NW Carden Ave., Pendleton Oregon 376-4748; Attn: Dave Cram ment and concrete sidewalks, earth work, equal to ten percent (10%) of the total tractor disclosure statement must be sub- 97801 in the Morrow Hall, Business Office, h. Project Manager: Rob Dreier, Frew erosion control, installation of a new amount of the bid. All bidders must submit mitted regardless of the bid amount. Attention: Kristi Sewell, until 2:00 pm, Development Group LLC, Senior Project children’s playground with play structures, a list of their first-tier subcontractors no No bid will be accepted by the City unless March 10, 2016 at which time bids will be Manager, P.O. Box 100, 2411 NW Carden swings, spinners etc., rubber tile safety sur- later than two hours after the time bids are it contains a statement by the bidder as a publicly opened and read aloud in the BMCC Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801; (503) face, concrete sidewalks and plaza, land- due. Proposals received after the due date part of the bid that the bidder in carrying Pendleton Campus, Pioneer Hall, 805-1236; email [email protected]. scaping, installation of site amenities such and time will not be considered. Proposals out the contract will comply with all appli- Boardroom. First-tier subcontractor forms 6. The College’s Bid Bond Form (included as benches, bike racks, picnic tables and may not be withdrawn after the time set for cable laws. will be due 2 hours later and only prime as part of the supplemental Bid Forms), a fencing, and installation of a opening. The City may reject any bid not in compli- subcontractors will be allowed to perform cashier’s check, or a certified check for five pre-manufactured picnic shelter under a bid The Class of Work of this Project is Asphalt ance with all prescribed public bidding pro- work. percent (5%) of the bidder’s total bid price alternate. There will be a pre-offer confer- Concrete Paving and Oiling. The value for cedures and requirements, and may reject 3. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be must be submitted with the bid. If a bidder ence to review the project on February 24, this contract is estimated to be $500,000 for good cause any or all bids or to waive held on-site, beginning at 10:00 am, submits a Bid Bond, cashier’s check or cer- 2016 at 2 pm on-site at the above ad- to $1,000,000. This project consists of, but any specification or requirement upon a February 24, 2016. Interested tified check in any amount less than five dress. The conference is not mandatory, but is not limited to, the following: finding of the City that it is in the public in- subcontractors are also invited to attend. To percent (5%) of the total Bid price, the Bid contractors are strongly advised to attend. Implement temporary traffic control, per- terest to do so. register for the pre-bid conference, contact Bond may not be accepted, and may cause Construction is anticipated to start on April form earthwork, perform guardrail adjust- Dated this 17th day of February, 2016 Rob Dreier, Frew Development Group, VP - the bid to be rejected as non-responsive. 18th, 2016 at the earliest with 8 to 10 ment and installation, perform cold-plane Teri Higgins Pacific Northwest Division, (503) 805-1236; Bidders are advised to read the section en- weeks for construction. pavement removal, construct aggregate Project Manager email: [email protected]. This pre-bid titled “Bonds” and the paragraph in the Bid Solicitation Documents may be viewed at base and asphalt concrete pavement, in- Published Feb. 23, 2016. meeting will be the only opportunity for in- Requirements section entitled “Bid Secu- the Willamalane Center front desk at the stall permanent pavement striping and BT15826070 terested parties to receive a comprehensive rity,” and to explicitly comply with the re- address below, and can also be viewed and pavement legends, and other miscellane- FIRST TIME PUBLISHED overview of the project and a guided tour of quirements of that section and that para- downloaded for printing online at ous and incidental items. portions of the site and facilities that are graph. http://willamalane.org/planning/bids-rfps/ Bidders must view and obtain solicitation INVITATION TO BID: PRECISION part of the Work. There will be no other op- 7. The successful bidder must provide a Solicitation Documents will be available documents from the Douglas County Bid IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE FACILITY portunity for contractors or sub-contractors performance bond for one hundred percent from February 17th, 2016 to March 8th, Documents Website: http://www.co.doug HERMISTON, OR to walk on the site. Information that is not (100%) of the initial Contract Price and a 2016. All bidders that download the So- las.or.us/Bid_Documents. Bids due: March 10, 2016 @ 2:00 pm part of the current contract documents that labor and material payment bond for one licitation Documents must email the Wil- Bidders will be required to submit a pre- 1. Blue Mountain Community College (the is provided at this pre-bid meeting is not hundred percent (100%) of the initial Con- lamalane Project Manager qualification application or furnish proof of “College”) invites sealed bids for the con- binding on the College unless it is incorpo- tract Price. [email protected] to confirm they prequalification with the Oregon Depart- struction of the proposed Precision Irrigated rated into the contract documents by formal 8. A bidder must be registered with the have done so. This is to ensure that any ment of Transportation to the Engineering Agriculture Facility to be constructed in Her- addenda. Oregon Construction Contractors Board potential bidders can be advised of any and Construction office at the address miston, Oregon (the “Project”). The scope of 4. As part of the evaluation of the price (“CCB”) or Landscaping Contractors Board addenda that become available and need shown above not less than twenty-four this project is construction of a 12, 150 component of the bids, BMCC shall utilize a for landscaping work at the time of bid to be downloaded. hours prior to bid opening as required by square foot (plus bid alternates), single 100 point scoring system. Details of the opening in accordance with applicable laws WPRD will be accepting sealed bids for the ORS 279C.430. story educational facility, together with site scoring will be found in the Instructions to and regulations. Bidders are advised to work, delivered to the Willamalane Center, The Board of Commissioners will not con- improvements and supporting items of Bidders section of this ITB. contact the CCB at (503) 378-4621 at their 250 S. 32nd Street, Springfield, Oregon, sider a proposal unless the bidder is regis- work, all as required by, specified in, and 5.The College’s consultants on this project earliest convenience regarding registration before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the 8th tered with the Construction Contractor’s shown on the Contract Documents. The are: requirements. day of March, 2016. WPRD will publicly Board or licensed by the State Landscape Project will be executed with a a. Architect: LKV Architects: 2400 9. The Work to be procured by this ITB is open bids on March 8th, 2016 at 2:10 pm Contractors Board. Bidders shall comply design-bid-built delivery method. Riverwalk Dr., Boise, ID 83706; (208) subject to ORS 279C.800 et al (Prevailing in the Ken Long (North) Room at Willam- with the provisions of ORS 279C.800 to Wages). alane Center. Bids may be physically deliv- 279C.870 pertaining to prevailing wage SUB-BIDS REQUESTED 10.This ITB consists of the following docu- ered or mailed to Simon Daws, RLA, Project rates. Each bid must contain a statement ments: Advertisement Instructions to Bid- Manager at Willamalane Center. Bids must as to whether the bidder is a resident bid- City of Gresham ders (Section 00100) Bid Forms General be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly der, as defined in ORS 279A.120. The proj- Conditions (Section 3) Contract Technical marked with the project name. Your offer ect does not require a contractor or sub- UIC Implementation Project Phase 2 Specifications and Drawings will be required to be submitted under a contractor to be licensed under ORS 11. Hard copy of bid documents can be condition of irrevocability for a period of 60 468A.720 for asbestos abatement. Sub-Contractor Bids Due: Tuesday, February 23rd by 4:00 pm ordered from Hermiston Plan Center for a days after submission. Submit your offer on The Board of Commissioners reserves the Bid Date: Wednesday, February 24th at 4:00 pm fee. Electronic plans and specifications are the Bid Form provided. WPRD reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive available at no cost. No bid security is re- right to accept or reject any or all offers. No technicalities and to award the contract to bid will be considered unless fully com- We are requesting Sub Bids for the following areas: quired. Addenda, as applicable, will be dis- the lowest responsible bidder. The Board of tributed only through the Hermiston Plan pleted in the manner provided in the Commissioners may reject any bid not in Road Striping, Paving, CIP Concrete & Traffic Control Center. It is the bidders’ responsibility to “Instructions to Bidders” upon the Bid Form compliance with all prescribed public con- check to make sure all addenda are re- provided and accompanied by Bid Security. tracting procedures and requirements and Contact Name: Jennifer Garrett at [email protected] ceived and acknowledged on the bid form. The contract is for a public works project may reject for good cause all bids upon a 12. Questions regarding the procurement subject to Oregon Revised Statutes finding that it is in the public interest to do Nutter Corporation process, should be directed to Blue Moun- 279C.800 to 279C.870 or the Davis-Bacon so. 7211-A NE 43rd Avenue tain Community College; Kristi Sewell, Asset Act (40 U.S.C. § 3141 et seq.). Willam- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Vancouver, WA 98661 and Contracts Coordinator, (541) alane Park and Recreation District encour- DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON Phone: 360-573-2000 278-5154, email [email protected]. Any ages bids from minority, women, veteran Tim Freeman, Chair Fax: 360-576-8484 such questions or requests for clarification and emerging small businesses. Chris Boise, Commissioner www.nuttercorp.com shall be made in accordance with the Bidd- PUBLISHED BY: By: Simon Daws, Susan Morgan, Commissioner RLA, Project Manager Published Feb. 23, 2016. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage sub-bids from DBE, AFDBE, ASDBE, MBE, WBE & ESB companies. ing Instructions. 13. Questions regarding the Specifications or Drawings should be di- Willamalane Park and Recreation District BT15826068 BT15825940 CCB# 87697 rected to the consultants listed in items 4a Published Feb. 23, 2016. Official Call for Bids through 4g; and if in writing, with a copy to BT15826081 Please call Betty Oden - 503-546-0786 - [email protected] PortlandCityCouncilAgenda

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TIME CERTAIN: 10:15 AM – Accept COMMISSIONER STEVE NOVICK 170 Portland Streetcar 2nd Annual Report City Hall (Report introduced by Commissioner POSITION NO. 4 Novick) 30 minutes requested 1221 SW Fourth Avenue ■ Bureau of Transportation Portland, OR 97204 CONSENT AGENDA – NO DISCUSSION Authorize a competitive solicitation and MAYOR CHARLIE HALES 176 contract with the lowest responsible bidder for construction replacement of ■ Bureau of Planning & Sustainability defi cient structures on N Willamette Blvd and SW Broadway Dr Project WEDNESDAY, 9:30 AM, Authorize application to the Oregon (Ordinance) *171 State Historic Preservation Offi ce for a FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Historic Preservation Fund Grant in the REGULAR AGENDA amount of $12,000 to support the City’s historic resources program ■ Mayor Charlie Hales COMMUNICATIONS (Ordinance) ■ Offi ce of Management and Finance Proclaim February 2016 to be Black Request of Crystal Elinski to address 177 History Month in Portland 164 Council regarding historical and chronic (Proclamation) 7 minutes requested corruption paid for by taxpayers 172 Authorize a participating agreement (Communication) with Gresham Ford for the purchase of Police vehicles in an amount not to ■ City Attorney exceed $2,329,151 (Procurement 165 Request of Stephanie Vlachos to Report - Bid No. 00000197) Authorize City Attorney to appear as address Council regarding horns for 178 amicus curiae in Rob Handy v. Lane the homeless (Communication) Amend the Arts Education and Access County, Oregon Supreme Court No. 173 Income Tax code to add a defi nition for S063725 (Resolution) 15 minutes 166 Request of Holly Whittleton to address charter schools to include those requested Council regarding Portland charter schools where the school Development Commission funds for SE district is the fi scal agent and delete ■ Offi ce of Management and Finance Works, Alternative Youth Education the reference to names and addresses Center (Communication) of taxpayers not being confi dential Accept bid of 2KG Contractors, Inc. for (Ordinance; amend Code Chapter 5.73) 179 Request of Monica Enand to address the Grant Pool Mechanical Renovation 167 Council regarding City General Funds to Rebid Project for $1,744,000 (Report support Portland Development COMMISSIONER NICK FISH - Bid No. 00000195) Commission traded sector economic development work (Communication) POSITION NO. 2 COMMISSIONER AMANDA FRITZ Request of Paige Hendrix Buckner to ■ Bureau of Environmental Services POSITION NO. 1 168 address Council regarding City General Funds to support Portland Amend Brownfi eld Investment Fund ■ Portland Parks & Recreation Development Commission traded *174 loan documents to accelerate sector economic development work repayment to the City and support site Reallocate City’s Local Share of the (Communication) cleanup and redevelopment at 10010 180 2006 Metro Natural Areas Bond and 10040 SE Ankeny St (Ordinance) (Second Reading Agenda 156) TIMES CERTAIN ■ Water Bureau TIME CERTAIN: 9:45 AM – Accept 169 report from Portland Community Authorize the Water Bureau to execute College on the current work of Future 175 a Collection Agreement with the U.S. Connect (Previous Agenda 34; Report Forest Service for $200,000 to fund introduced by Mayor Hales) 30 juvenile fi sh monitoring activities minutes requested required by the Bull Run Water Supply Habitat Conservation Plan (Ordinance) PortlandCityCouncilAgenda

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COMMISSIONER DAN SALTZMAN ■ The meetings are also cablecast on CityNet 30, WEDNESDAY, 2:00 PM, Portland Community Media television. POSITION NO. 3 FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Mary Hull Caballero Auditor of the City of Portland ■ Portland Housing Bureau ■ Four-Fifths Agenda ■ Testimonies *181 Authorize application to the University of Utah for a grant in the amount of TIME CERTAIN: 2:00 PM - $100,000 to assess the feasibility to 186 Approve and Testimony is taken on all Agenda items except implement a Pay For Success project to adopt zoning confi rmation letter Communications and Second Readings. To testify, advance the City Green and Healthy responding to request for zoning sign up on a testimony sheet as you enter Council Homes Initiative (Ordinance) confi rmation on SE 3rd and Harrison, Chambers on the day of the meeting. Individuals submitted by Right 2 Dream Too have 3 minutes to testify, unless otherwise stated (Previous Agenda 162; Resolution at the meeting. COMMISSIONER STEVE NOVICK introduced by Mayor Hales and Commissioner Fritz) 30 minutes POSITION NO. 4 requested for items 186 and 187

■ Bureau of Emergency Management Affi rm the City of Portland’s intent to ■ Written testimony may be emailed or mailed 187 relocate Right 2 Dream Too onto City to the Council Clerk prior to the meeting. Authorize the Director of the Portland property located on SE 3rd and Harrison *182 Bureau of Emergency Management to (Previous Agenda 163; Resolution To schedule a Communication, email or mail your execute Intergovernmental Agreements introduced by Mayor Hales and request to the Council Clerk. Include your name, and amendments for administration of Commissioner Fritz) address, phone number and a brief description of the FY 2015 Urban Areas Security the subject you will be addressing. For full details, Initiative Grant funds for all-hazards NOTE: “Time Certain” indicates that an item will see Testimony Policies and procedures. http:// disaster preparedness (Ordinance) not be heard by Council prior to the time specifi ed. www.portlandonline.com/auditor/index. cfm?&a=63123&c=34447 Accept and appropriate the FY 2015 ■ Communications items are three minutes each. *183 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant in Regular Agenda items taking longer than fi ve Clerk Email: [email protected] the amount of $2,579,060 from the minutes have the time estimate noted next to Oregon Offi ce of Emergency the item. Council Clerk Testimony: cctestimony@ Management, to enhance emergency portlandoregon.gov preparedness through planning, training ■ The * indicates an emergency ordinance, which and equipping emergency responders in takes effect immediately if passed. Non- US Mail: Council Clerk, 1221 SW Fourth Ave., the Portland Urban Area (Ordinance) emergency ordinances require two readings and Room 130, Portland OR 97204 a 30-day waiting period before taking effect. Authorize a contract with Global Vision Resolutions, reports, etc., adopted by Council ■ How to get involved *184 Consortium (CORP) to conduct a are effective after adjournment. disabilities, access and functional ■ The above summary is published by the City “Be a part of the picture…get involved with your needs assessment of the emergency City…volunteer for a City of Portland Board or management programs of the City of Auditor as provided by Section 2-113 of the Charter and Ordinance No. 130672. Commission. For more information, a brochure, Portland; Clackamas, Multnomah and or a volunteer application, stop by the Offi ce of Washington Counties in Oregon; and ■ Council Chambers is equipped with a sound Neighborhood Involvement in City Hall or call Clark County in Washington for a total system for the hearing impaired. Assisted 503-823-4519.” not-to-exceed amount of $105,960 listening devices are available from the Clerk. (Ordinance) 10 minutes requested ■ The City of Portland will gladly accommodate ■ Bureau of Transportation requests for an interpreter or make other Declaration Required by Lobbyists. accommodations that further inclusivity. Please Portland City Code 2.12.060 states: Prior to make your request at least 48 hours before the Vacate a portion of N Lombard St offering public testimony before City offi cials, at meeting to the Council Clerk 503-823-4086. 185 between N Richmond Ave and N the beginning of any meetings or phone calls (TTY 503-823-6868). Charleston Ave subject to certain with City offi cials, or in emails and letters to conditions and reservations (Second ■ City Council meetings can be viewed at www. City offi cials, a lobbyist must declare which Reading Agenda 150; VAC-10109) portlandoregon.gov/video. lobbying entity he or she is authorized to represent for that communication. 20 BUSINESS TRIBUNE Tuesday, February 23, 2016

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