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Portland Observer Black History Month February I, 2012 C lassified /B id Home Forward, the new nam e for the H ousing A u tho rity o f Portland, is c u r r e n t ly r e c r u it in g f o r a Development Finance Coordinator for our D evelopm ent and C om m unity R evitalization Departm ent. The Development Finance Coordinator position supports Home Forward's s t r a t e g ic and o p e r a t io n a l objective s in the follo w in g way: Portland Development Commission Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 11-17 Developer - Contractor MWESB Construction Contracting Support Services Proposals due February 28, 2011 by 2:00 pm (PT) The Portland Developm ent Com m ission (PDC) is seeking com petitive proposals from qualified firm s to provide D eveloper - C ontractor M W ESB C onstruction C o n tra ctin g S u p po rt S ervices, as outlined in RFQ # 11-17. The full RFQ m ay be obtained from the PDC website, h t t p :/ / w w w .p d c .u s / lo g in / b id s (u n d e r “ O p e n P u b lic B id O p p o rtu n itie s”). No pre-proposal m e etin g is scheduled. Proposals m ust be received no later tha n the proposal due date and tim e listed above at 222 N W 5th Avenue, P ortland, OR 97209. Fax or em ail proposals will not be accepted. Direct any questions regarding t h is R F Q to N a th a n P. M o s le y , 5 0 3 -8 2 3 -3 3 2 2 ( o f f ic e ) o r m osle yn @ p dc.u s (em ail). PDC e nco ura ges participation of M /W / ESB firm s in this and all co n tra ct op p o rtu n itie s. W o rk c o lla b o r a tiv e ly w ith k e y in d ivid u als in D e velop m en t and C o m m u n ity R evitalization (DCR), Real Estate O perations (REO) and F in a n c e a n d A c c o u n t in g to perform detailed and innovative d e v e lo p m e n t fin a n c ia l a n a lys is th a t e n s u re s th a t th e a g e n c y balances and m eets its m ission objective in the d e velop m ent and m a in te n a n c e o f a ff o r d a b le h ousing w hile en su rin g financial fe a s ib ility of th e se projects; Be r e s p o n s ib le fo r : d e v e lo p in g detailed financial pro form as on assigned properties: Prepare and m o n ito r c o m p le x d e v e lo p m e n t budgets; Seek out funding sources and p re p a r e f in a n c in g applications for lenders, investors, H U D and o th e rs; to d e ve lo p or negotiate the term s of regulatory and o p e ra tin g a g re e m e n ts th a t govern the use of the properties; P re p a re d e m o litio n / d is p o s itio n applications for HUD; And m anage the budgets for adm inistration and d e ve lop m e n t o f low incom e and public h ousing projects. In this context, the incum bent in this position will collaborate with o t h e r s a t a ll le v e ls o f th e o rg a n iz a tio n and w ith e xte rn a l stakeh old ers in the consideration o f s ig n ific a n t g o a ls , c o n c e p ts , initiatives, and other activities that p rofo undly affe ct Hom e Forward, its em ployees, and the people that it serves. How to Apply: City of Portland - Powell Butte Reservoir No. 2 Phase 2 Requesting Sub Quotes For: Concrete Pumping PRE BID - F e b ru a ry 9th, 2012 a t 2 :0 0 P.M. Location: Powell Butte, S S C C o nstruction C onferen ce Room , 3 9 5 0 SE 162nd Ave, Portland, O R 97236 Bid Date: F eb ru a ry 16th, 2012 a t 2 :0 0 P.M. Interested candidates should visit our w e b s it e @ w w w .h o m e f o r w a r d .o r g . C lic k : (W ork W ith Us > Job Opportunities > Job Listings) to subm it your cover letter, resum e and application. T h is p o sitio n is re p re se n te d by A F S C M E Local 3135 C o ntact Shannon M cQ ueeney at sm cqueeney@ sscconstruction.net Advertise C o n stru ctio n Setting a New Standard in Pro/ect Delivery 201 NE Park Plaza, Dr., Ste 130 * Vancouver, W A 9 8 6 8 4 (3 6 0 ) 3 3 4 -7 8 4 6 * Fax (3 6 0 ) 448-7408 w w w .sscco nstruction.n et with diversity in n’c Portland Observer We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from all subcontractors and suppliers including disadvantaged, minority, women-owned, and emerging small business enterprises. Call 503-288-0033 CCB# 101233 ads @port landobsener.com partment of Human Services and national studies, Oregon children have among the highest rates of dental decay in the nation, and low-income and minority children are disproportionately affected by a disease that is nearly 100 percent preventable. Thousands of children lack ac cess to even basic dental care be cause of poverty, geographic and cultural barriers, and Portland is now the largest city in the nation without community water fluorida tion - a safe and proven way of reducing dental decay. Why is this happening in Or- egon? Many people, including phy- sicians, educators, parents and policy makers continue to think of dental disease as a cosmetic issue, A growing body of evidence sug- gests that healthy teeth and gums are important to overall health. Nu- merous studies associate poor oral health with other diseases like heart disease, diabetes and stroke, and dental infections have even led to death. The good news is that dental disease can be nearly eliminated with good oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental professional. This is a disease we can actually do something about if we have the collective will to take action. The first step: Help our leaders understand that dental disease de- serves greater attention and sup- port. Every dollar invested in pre- ventive dental care, saves thou- sands of dollars of unnecessary treatment, and ultimately millions of dollars to our health care system. Secondly: Provide oral health education and hygiene kits (tooth- brushes, toothpaste and dental floss) to children on a regular basis especially in preschool and primary grades, and help educate parents about the need for good oral health. Thirdly, implement community water fluoridation so that all chil dren have access to this proven way to reduce tooth decay. For some bizarre reason, fluori dation has become the third-rail in Oregon politics. The argum ent against it goes something like this, “We don’t want anything added to our water, and besides you can get fluoride tablets at your dentist’s office.” That’s true, if you have money, dental insurance, a dentist you visit regularly and a parent who understand the importance of good oral hygiene. The real question around corn- munity water fluoridation isn’t a scientific one, since it has proven itself safe and effective for over 70 years in over 75 percent of the coun- try. The real question is a social justice one: How can you justify denying a safe and cost effective treatment that helps everyone re gardless of their race, ethnicity and ability to pay? The answer is simple: You can’t. For a state that touts its reputa- tion for sustainability and spends millions on it annually, we have done a very poor job of sustaining the health of our children. February is National Children's Dental Health Month. It is a good time to remember the importance of good oral hygiene, and to reflect on this question: Why aren’t we doing more to eliminate a disease that is nearly 100 percent preventable and causes thousands of our most vul- nerable children to suffer needlessly? Charles LaTourette is executive director o f the Dental Foundation o f Oregon. H ealth W atch workout geared specifically toward seniors. Call 503-449-0783 for cur rent schedule. Maternity Water Workout -- Help ing new moms regain muscle tone, strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom of the water. Call 503-256-4000for information. Mind Body Health Class -- Learn and practice techniques to help you improve your mood, health and wellbeing, including effective ways to manage difficult emotions and chronic stress or illness. Registra tion is $70 for Kaiser Permanente members and $95 for nonmembers. Call503-286-6816. Free Dental Services Day -- The Oregon Dental Association will host Mission of Mercy dental clinic on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tues day, Nov. 22 at the Oregon Con vention Center. Teeth cleanings, x-rays, filings, extractions and par Red Cross Certification - The Or tial dentures will be performed on egon Trail Chapter Red Cross now offers credits to helps profession a first come, first-served and at no als maintain licensing or certifica charge. Doors open at 6 a.m. tion. For a cumulative list, visit Senior Aerobics -- A low-impact pdxinfo.net.
