Authorize an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Multnomah County Department of Health Services for enforcement activities of specified animal regulations in amount not to exceed $65,446 in FY 2021-22

The City of Portland ordains: Section 1. The Council finds: Under City of Portland, Title 13 Bees and Livestock, Portland residents may keep bees and livestock in an urban environment under certain circumstances and in a manner that supports the health and safety of people and animals, and reduces animal-related nuisances such as vermin, smells, noise, and property damage. The City of Portland, Title 13 Bees and Livestock states that it shall be the responsibility of the Director of Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, or the director’s designee (Project Manager), to enforce the provisions of this title. The City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability had a public comment period to review the Administrative Rules from March 19 through April 8, 2021 and held a public hearing for input and comments about the Rules. No oral comments were received, and the Rules were finalized on April 27, 2021. The City agrees to provide financial support to Multnomah County for efforts related to enforcing the specified animals title. The FY 2021-22 budget includes funding in the General Fund Special Appropriations for the above intergovernmental agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County Department of Health Services in a form substantially similar to the agreement attached as Exhibit 1, for the purpose described in Section 1 in the amount up to $65,446. The Director of the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability or designee is hereby authorized to sign amendments for continuing data management and reporting.