Recent Content List Departments
| Police Department |
| Mission Statement The Portland Police Department shall provide the highest quality service, preserving human rights, lives, and property, while striving to achieve the goals of the department, the city, and the community. We are committed to the highest professional standards, working in partnership with our citizens to problem solve and meet the challenges of reducing crime, creating a safer environment, and [read more] |
| City Council |
| District 1- Matt GoldsworthyEmail: @ District 2- Mike AkerEmail: @ District 3- Michele BrewsterEmail: @ District 4- Ron MayEmail: @ District 7- Kent McClungEmail: @ At Large- Ashley HilfikerEmail: @ At Large- Dave GoldenEmail: @ City Attorney- Wes Schemenaur Clerk Treasurer- Lori PhillipsEmail: @ Mayor- Jeff WestlakeEmail: @ Attention all community members! Do you have a special event or gathering that requires a street closure? Or do you have an important issue [read more] |
| Water Park |
| Portland Park Board is excited to announce Eliza Bader will return for as the 2024 pool manager. Eliza has been involved with the Jay summer swim club and Jay County swim team. Eliza is currently enrolled at Ball State University and on the swim team. Joining Eliza will be Ashlyn Dow Assistant Manager. Ashlyn is also a student at Ball [read more] |
| Mayor's Office |
| City Court |
| To pay court fees online- Click Here Opens a New Window Fines and Court Costs Traffic Offense Charges If you have been cited with an infraction of Indiana Motor Vehicle Laws, the officer has given you a copy of the complaint and served you with a summons. Out-of-state motorists may be required to surrender their driver's license or a valid Motor Club Card, which [read more] |
| Water Department |
| The new water facility went into operation in September of 1992. The new treatment plant is designed for an average daily flow of 2.2 MGD and is readily expandable to a 3.3 MGD with the addition of new water wells. Portland draws its water from three wells all located on city property near the water treatment plant. This underground water [read more] |
| Building & Zoning Department |
| Pati McLaughlinAssistant Director @118 S. Meridian Street Suite E260-726-6904 Department Services Issue city & county building and zoning permits Administer city & county zoning ordinance Perform building and zoning inspections Administer local plan review process Administer rezoning process Provide city & county plan commission staff support Provide city & county board of zoning appeals staff support Administer city & county flood control ordinances Respond to citizen inquiries and requests Zoning Regulations The [read more] |
| Clerk-Treasurer Office |
| To pay utility bill online- Click Here Opens a New Window Clerk-Treasurer Lori Phillips and her staff are available to answer any questions you may have. The city Clerk-Treasurer is the finance officer of the city. As finance officer, she maintains the accounting records of the city, audits and certifies the expenditures of the city funds by appropriation, is the custodian of all [read more] |
| Fire Department |
| The Portland Fire Department is now offering CPR/First Aid classes to the general public and Provider Level CPR. Contact Fire Chief Mike Weitzel at 726-4500 for details. Mission Statement We will provide a safe and professional response to fire, medical and environmental emergencies. To minimize the loss of life and property through suppression, medical first response, rescue education, code enforcement, investigation and [read more] |
| Historic Preservation |
| The Portland Historic Preservation Commission was created by the Portland City Council's approval of Ordinance Number 2008-7. The Ordinance and Commission are part of an active endeavor to improve economic development in downtown, preserve the heritage of the community and to establish incentives and guidelines for property owners to appropriately rehabilitate their properties. There is proven track record in communities [read more] |
| Municipal Airport |
| Aviation Meeting Policy Airport President Faron Parr Vice President John Ferguson Board member Clyde Bray Board member Caleb Lutes Services Airport Management 24-hour credit card self-fueling pump (100LL AvGas and) Aircraft parking Hangars Courtesy car Pilots lounge Public telephone Wi-Fi internet connection Computerized weather Charter services 24-hour terminal access Contract crop dusting Aviator Notes Located approximately 1.5 miles NW of Portland, IN PLD is on the Detroit Sectional Chart Runway 9/27 4002 X 75 Asphalt Elevation 925 MSL AWOS 124.67 Unicom 122.8 661 W 100 N Portland, [read more] |
| Park Department |
| Amphitheater Reservation Application Opens a New Window5 Year Park Plan Opens a New Window RESTROOMS are OPEN for the season. NOTE THE RESTROOMS ARE UNLOCKED AT DAWN AND LOCKED AT DUSK. FREEDOM PARK200 block South Meridian Street Opens a New Window This park is owned and maintained by The Portland FoundationOpens in New Window HAYNES PARK600 Block West Votaw Street Opens a New Window HUDSON [read more] |
| Portland Housing Authority |
| Mission Statement:The mission of the Portland Housing Authority is to be a leader in providing safe quality affordable housing for individuals and families with low incomes to increase their potential for long-term economic success and a sustained high quality of life. The Portland Housing Authority (PHA) serves the City of Portland by administering the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8,) a [read more] |
| Street Department |
| The Portland Street Department is responsible for the care and maintenance of the city’s streets and alleys as well as a variety of other services associated with the city’s infrastructure and right-of-way. Duties include: Street repair and repavingSnow & ice removalStreet sweepingMowing municipal properties & rights-of-wayLeaf collection and composting ADA Rights Of Way Documents: ADA - Transition plan for public rights-of-wayADA - Compliance Grievance [read more] |
| Wastewater Treatment |
| For assistance after hours, please call the Portland Police Department at 260-726-7161 Mission Statement Through our treatment process, we strive to make tomorrow's water quality the best possible for our future generations. Click here Opens a New Window to view Portland's Wastewater Improvement Information. Click here Opens a New Window to view Wastewater Improvement Compliance. Backwash Holding Tank Trickling Filter [read more] |
Meetings and Notices
Oct
14
- Indigenous People Observation
- 7:00 pm
Oct
14
- columbus day Observation
- 7:00 pm
Oct
16
- Aviation Board Meeting
- 4:00 pm
- Airport Conference Room, 661 West 100 North Portland, IN 47371
Oct
21
- City Council Meeting
- 5:30 pm
- Council Chambers, 1616 North Franklin Street Portland, IN 47371
