Tram
Tram Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Guest AuthorPeriodically, we ask guest authors to post on our blog. This post is written by Rob Barnard, the PDOT project manager who has taken the reins of the Tram project on Sam's request. He has had a challenging job but is handling it terrifically. We asked Rob to write a...
Posted by Guest Author on June 6, 2006
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BLOG: Fixed Costs on Tram Contracts and More Funding for Affordable Housing, Parks and Transportation Are Reasons Why I Voted to Move Forward SoWa
Sam AdamsMy comments today at the Portland City Council meeting today: I am pleased—and yes, a little bit relieved—to support this resolution. This is not necessarily the easiest resolution to support, as it represents an agreement that is less than perfect. However, at the end of the day, it’s one that has earned my support. As the stakeholders will attest, I have been a demanding participant on behalf of taxpayers during these negotiations. But I’m convinced this is the right thing to do...
Posted by Sam Adams on April 12, 2006
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The Costs of Stopping the Tram
Sam AdamsA lot of people have been asking me and my staff about the specific costs of stopping the tram project. After talking with city staff, our office learned that coming up with a solid cost figure is difficult because it would require speculation on many costs due to legal uncertainties. They did give me an estimated "floor" to such costs (the lower limit of we could owe). Right now, that floor stands at $36 million, though it could increase...
Posted by Sam Adams on March 29, 2006
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Tram Town Hall Materials
Roland ChlapowskiFor those of you who weren't able to attend Sam's Tram South Waterfront Townhall, we want to let you see the materials that were shown there. The two presentations (one by the Portland Office of Transportation [PDOT], the other by Portland Development Commission [PDC]) were accompanied by commentary by knowledgeable...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on March 17, 2006
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BLOG: Staff Response to Questions about Views and Terwilliger Parkway Guidelines
Sam AdamsI received this email in follow up to a question posed last night at the tram town hall. Following the email are the replies I received from staff...
Posted by Sam Adams on March 15, 2006
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Blog: 200+ Attend Tram Town Hall
Sam AdamsAbout 200+ people attended the tram town hall meeting tonight, hosted by Mayor Tom Potter and me. Participants asked about 60 questions that covered a lot of ground. Staff representatives from Portland Office of Transportation, Portland Development Commission, Office of Management and Finance and the City Attorney’s office answered questions...
Posted by Sam Adams on March 14, 2006
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UPDATE: TRAM TOWNHALL MEETING
Roland ChlapowskiNOTICE: Commissioner Adams and Mayor Potter to hold a Town hall to discuss Tram issues. THE DATE HAS CHANGED FROM WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED. Sam values transparency and open government greatly. In the spirit of open government, he is sponsoring a Public Town hall to discuss the tram project currently...
Posted by Roland Chlapowski on March 6, 2006
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"...Portland says it's not liable for cost overruns..."
Sam AdamsCity's view of tram's cost adds to dispute Project - Portland says it's not liable for cost overruns, a legal opinion OHSU is reviewing Thursday, February 09, 2006 RYAN FRANK The Oregonian When the cost to build Portland's aerial tram jumped last year, Oregon Health Science University and South Waterfront...
Posted by Sam Adams on February 10, 2006
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OREGONIAN OP ED: Support for tram is not a blank check
Sam AdamsFriday, February 10, 2006 The Oregonian By City Commissioner Sam Adams Support for tram is not a blank check I make plenty of mistakes. You can ask anybody. Prematurely announcing the resignation of the Portland tram project's executive director was a pretty visible one. But while I am happy to...
Posted by Sam Adams on February 9, 2006
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PORTLAND TRIBUNE OP ED: Accountability counts most
Sam AdamsBy SAM ADAMS; Issue date: Fri, Feb 3, 2006 The Portland Tribune As a promoter of local public-private partnerships, I read with interest your Jan. 27 editorial, “Building trust takes long time.” I strongly agree with your editorial statement that “economic and community development best occur when municipal, private and...
Posted by Sam Adams on February 3, 2006
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Tram Audit Findings Support Adams' Actions
Tom MillerOn Wednesday, February 01, 2006 the Portland Development Commission (PDC) released the findings of the audit it commissioned at the direction of Portland Mayor Tom Potter and City Commissioner Sam Adams to review the Portland Aerial Tram project. The audit, completed by independent consulting firm Pinnell/Busch, Inc., had 5 key...
Posted by Tom Miller on February 1, 2006
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UPDATE: Stop the Tram Project? The Implications
Sam AdamsHere is a copy of the original tram contracts. I have also included a copy of the termination clause. I also later will post a copy of those sections of the SoWa Development Agreement that are pertinent to the tram project. Download tram_contract_a.pdf Download tram_contract_b.pdf Download termination.pdf Dear Portlanders, “Stop...
Posted by Sam Adams on November 27, 2005
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Adams must rescue tram in mid-sway...
Sam AdamsAdams must rescue tram in mid-sway: Despite the cost increase, the project is vital to OHSU and the South Waterfront development Sunday, October 30, 2005 The Oregonian Editorial Cost overruns in public projects make taxpayers' blood boil. So it's understandable that Portlanders are, in effect, suffering a kind of altitude...
Posted by Sam Adams on October 30, 2005
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ISSUE UPDATE: Portland's Tram
Sam AdamsThe Portland tram is over budget. No one likes to deliver this kind of news. I recognize that many Portlanders struggle to meet their monthly household budgets. I seek to be frugal and value each public dollar under my oversight. I know that when the stated budget for any public...
Posted by Sam Adams on October 28, 2005
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BLOG: Cost of steel lifts tram's price tag
Sam AdamsWith one correction, Oregonian reporter Fred Leeson does his usual good good of reporting the complex challenges we face with the South Waterfront Tram project. The one correction is, He [that would be me] said he would not seek more money from property owners in local improvement districts at both...
Posted by Sam Adams on October 22, 2005
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