2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 778 - Port of Portland
Section 778.155 - Form and content of bonds.


(1) Shall be deemed to be for all purposes negotiable instruments, subject only to the provisions of the bonds for registration, and need not comply with requirements of the Uniform Commercial Code.
(2) May be issued in one or more series, bear such date or dates, mature at such times and in such amounts, be in such denomination or denominations, be payable at a designated place or places within or without the State of Oregon or at the fiscal agency of the State of Oregon, be equally and ratably secured without priority or be entitled or subject to such priorities on all or any portion of the revenues of the Port of Portland, and, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, bear such rate or rates of interest either fixed or variable under a formula fixed at the time of issuance, and contain such other terms, conditions and covenants as the board may authorize.
(3) Shall contain a recital that principal of and interest on and premium, if any, on the revenue bonds are payable solely out of revenues and property of the port pledged to the payment thereof by the ordinance of the board authorizing the issue of which the bonds are a part.
(4) May contain covenants of the port to protect and safeguard the security and rights of holders of any such bonds and such other terms and conditions, in conformity with ORS 778.145 to 778.175, which the board in its discretion determines are necessary or desirable to protect the port or increase the marketability of the bonds. ORS 778.145 to 778.175 and any such ordinance which constitutes a contract with the holders of the bonds, and the provisions thereof shall be enforceable by any holder or any number of holders of the bonds, as the board may determine.
(5) Shall be issued under ORS chapter 287A. However, the requirements of ORS 287A.150 do not apply to revenue bonds issued under this section. [1971 c.546 §4; 1981 c.879 §5; 1997 c.171 §27; 2007 c.783 §231]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation

Chapter 778 - Port of Portland

Section 778.005 - Definitions.

Section 778.008 - Port of Portland granted powers of ports formed under ORS chapter 777; exceptions; additional powers.

Section 778.010 - District known as Port of Portland; boundaries; capacity to sue.

Section 778.016 - Best value standards for Port of Portland contracts and space leases.

Section 778.020 - Acquisition of City of Portland property by port; assumption of bonds; election.

Section 778.025 - Power to engage in certain commercial activities.

Section 778.030 - Power to issue general obligation bonds; limitation; dedication of revenues; use of proceeds.

Section 778.040 - General obligation bond issues to be approved by electors.

Section 778.065 - Port taxing power; annual limitation.

Section 778.070 - Tax levy.

Section 778.073 - Recreational facilities; development; operation; maintenance.

Section 778.085 - Control over port waters and wharf lines; adoption and enforcement of navigational rules; authority to establish penalties; limitation.

Section 778.100 - Reclamation of lands within port limits; assessments; lien; hearing; appeal.

Section 778.105 - Port required to contract for work and materials; dry docks; bids.

Section 778.110 - Personnel; membership in retirement systems.

Section 778.145 - Issuance of revenue bonds; election; use of proceeds; status of bonds.

Section 778.150 - Ordinance authorizing revenue bonds; content; special trust funds; trustees; enforcement.

Section 778.155 - Form and content of bonds.

Section 778.160 - Borrowing in anticipation of bond sale; bond anticipation notes; content; sale.

Section 778.210 - Qualifications of members.

Section 778.215 - Appointment; confirmation; vacancies.

Section 778.225 - Meetings; rules; quorum; executive committee.

Section 778.230 - Board officers.

Section 778.235 - Causes of vacancies; leaves of absence.

Section 778.255 - Enactment of port ordinances; effective date; passage; effect of referendum.

Section 778.260 - Ordinances for regulating use of port properties; port peace officers; jurisdiction.

Section 778.270 - Initiative and referendum procedures.