RESOLUTION NO. 36320

Direct the Portland Development Commission to halt the plan to demolish Centennial Mill and work with the Bureau of Planning, citizens and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan for the site (Resolution).

WHEREAS, the Centennial Mill property located on Northwest Naito Parkway between the Broadway and Fremont bridges spanning approximately 200,000 square feet is considered a City landmark by many citizens of Portland; and

WHEREAS, the City of Portland recognizes Centennial Mill as a symbol of Portland’s rich history of maritime commerce and a valuable artifact of the industrial working waterfront; and

WHEREAS, the Portland Development Commission purchased the Centennial Mill property in 2000 with the intent of converting the property into a public open space; and

WHEREAS, the Portland Development Commission has allocated $8 to $10 million for demolition and for open space improvements on the Centennial Mill property; and

WHEREAS, the community supports the redevelopment of the Centennial Mill property and opposes demolition.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Portland City Council urges the Portland Development Commission to halt the plan to demolish the Centennial Mill property; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Portland Development Commission work with the Bureau of Planning, citizens and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan for the site taking into consideration future development plans for the surrounding area.

Adopted by the Council, May 25, 2005

             GARY BLACKMER

             Auditor of the City of Portland

Mayor Tom Potter          By /S/ Susan Parsons

Commissioner Sam Adams

Commissioner Randy Leonard        

Commissioner Dan Saltzman        Deputy

Commissioner Erik Sten

Stacy J. Chamberlain

May 19, 2005

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 523-2005

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 36320