Water, sewer and utilities
Council decisions about water, sewer and utilities: 3 decisions. Map ›
September 2026
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Council lets new owner take over Zenith's fuel pipeline permit
Zenith Energy is selling its Portland fuel terminal to ISQ Springer Holdings. This ordinance lets Zenith hand over its franchise, the city permission to run a petroleum and renewable fuel pipeline under a limited part of city streets, to the buyer. The terms stay the same, and ISQ must follow all the same duties, including insurance and bonds.
City of Portland · September 23, 2026 · Passed after a reconsideration vote. The council tied 6 to 6, and Mayor Wilson cast the deciding yes vote, making it 7 to 6.
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Council rejects transfer of fuel pipeline permit to Zenith's buyer
Zenith Energy is selling its Portland fuel terminal to ISQ Springer Holdings. Zenith holds a franchise, which is city permission to run a petroleum pipeline under a limited part of city streets. This ordinance would have let the new owner take over that franchise with the same terms, fees and duties.
City of Portland · September 16, 2026 · Failed, 5 to 6, with one member absent. A motion to reconsider the vote is still pending. The council voted 8 to 4 to put off the vote on reconsidering until next week.
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Council asks city leaders to keep data center deals public
The council asks the City Administrator and other city leaders not to sign secret agreements (non-disclosure agreements) about data centers. It asks that the council be told when anyone seeks early meetings or permits for a data center using 20 megawatts of power or more. It also says the council plans to pursue a pause or zoning limits on very large "hyperscale" data centers as soon as possible.
City of Portland · September 16, 2026 · Passed, 11 to 0, with Councilor Smith absent. A proposed change by Councilor Zimmerman failed, 4 to 7.