Commission Approves $4M Interfund Loan for Dunthorpe Riverdale Service District

Multnomah County officials have taken significant steps to enhance community engagement and infrastructure funding during their recent regular meeting on August 28, 2025. The meeting highlighted a successful collaboration with the City of Portland, which effectively communicated the impacts of upcoming construction projects to local residents. This proactive approach included various outreach methods such as mail, email, and door-to-door efforts, ensuring that the community is well-informed about potential disruptions.

Commissioner Brent Edwards expressed support for the ongoing infrastructure improvements, noting that they pose minimal risk to the county. This sentiment was echoed by other commissioners, who appreciated the thoroughness of the information provided regarding the construction impacts.

A key decision made during the meeting was the approval of a budget modification for an interfund loan of $4 million from the county's risk fund to the Dunthorpe Riverdale Service District. This loan is crucial for facilitating necessary infrastructure projects in the area. Chief Financial Officer Eric Arano outlined the financial implications of this modification, which includes increasing the risk fund's appropriation and adjusting contingency reserves.

The board's unanimous approval of the resolution marks a significant step in ensuring that the Dunthorpe District can proceed with essential improvements. The loan will also cover the first year's debt payment, estimated at approximately $509,000, as part of a planned ten-year repayment term.

As Multnomah County moves forward with these initiatives, the focus remains on enhancing community infrastructure while maintaining transparency and communication with residents. The decisions made in this meeting are expected to have lasting positive impacts on the local community, paving the way for future developments.