§ 778.005 Definitions
§ 778.008 Port of Portland granted powers of ports formed under ORS chapter 777; exceptions; additional powers
§ 778.010 District known as Port of Portland; boundaries; capacity to sue
§ 778.015 Purposes and general powers of port
§ 778.016 Best value standards for Port of Portland contracts and space leases
§ 778.020 Acquisition of City of Portland property by port; assumption of bonds; election
§ 778.025 Power to engage in certain commercial activities
§ 778.030 Power to issue general obligation bonds; limitation; dedication of revenues; use of proceeds
§ 778.036 Issuance of bonds
§ 778.040 General obligation bond issues to be approved by electors
§ 778.045 Amount of general obligation bonds issued in one year limited
§ 778.060 Expenditure of bond sale funds for operating expenses limited
§ 778.065 Port taxing power; annual limitation
§ 778.068 Filing boundary change with county assessor and Department of Revenue
§ 778.070 Tax levy
§ 778.073 Recreational facilities; development; operation; maintenance
§ 778.085 Control over port waters and wharf lines; adoption and enforcement of navigational rules; authority to establish penalties; limitation
§ 778.090 Rights of riparian owners and owners of moorage facilities
§ 778.095 Eminent domain power
§ 778.100 Reclamation of lands within port limits; assessments; lien; hearing; appeal
§ 778.105 Port required to contract for work and materials; dry docks; bids
§ 778.110 Personnel; membership in retirement systems
§ 778.115 Improvement contracts with federal government
§ 778.120 Operation of chapter upon rights of other entities within port limits
§ 778.125 Port assistance to other governmental units within port boundaries
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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes > Chapter 778 > Functions and Powers

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Board: means the board of commissioners of the Port of Portland. See Oregon Statutes 778.005
  • City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Elector: means an elector residing in the port. See Oregon Statutes 778.005
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Port: means The Port of Portland. See Oregon Statutes 778.005
  • Portland metropolitan area: means the Oregon portion of a metropolitan statistical area as designated by the United States Office of Management and Budget with an Oregon population of more than 750,000. See Oregon Statutes 778.005
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • United States: includes territories, outlying possessions and the District of Columbia. See Oregon Statutes 174.100