Decision nears on relocating social services to Forest Ave. The city says consolidating the offices at 39 Forest Ave. is "the most affordable long-term option to house and deliver social services." Share The Portland City Council next week is expected to vote on whether to consolidate the city’s social services and public health divisions in one building on Forest Avenue. If the relocation of the divisions from four locations across the city to a 37,000-square-foot building at 39 Forest Ave. is approved May 17, the city would enter into a 20-year lease with property owner 39 LLC beginning June 1. The city would be charged $277,500 a year, or $23,125 rent per month, for the space. The rent would increase by 1% and cap out at $335,250 in 2040-2041, the last year of the lease.