City of Portland v. Smith

CARL N. BYERS, Judge.

Petitioner seeks a determination of the effect of Article XI, section lib, of the Oregon Constitution (hereinafter section lib) on its urban renewal bonded indebtedness. Four interested persons intervened as respondents. Two amicus curiae also participated. This matter is before the court on Cross Motions for Summary Judgment. The court has considered the oral and written arguments of petitioner, respondents and amicus curiae.

FACTS

On July 24, 1985, the City of Portland, through its urban renewal agency, the Portland Development Commission, adopted an urban renewal plan…