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The first proposed application, called \"Stronger Spaces,\" would compile ten downtown projects that address noncompliant building systems, failed heating units, ADA barriers and commercial hood or suppression system work. Main Street staff said these are reimbursement grants (state pays 70%, applicant 30%) and that Main Street must be the applicant; the program vets projects and then forwards a composite application to the state.

The second proposed application concerns a prospective buyer of the Liberty Pub building who has proposed adding four housing units above the existing commercial space. The Main Street representative said that acquisition requests in this program require a contract that restricts sale for a period (the state typically includes long recapture/retention terms) and that applicants must commit to building and occupancy timelines if awarded.

Main Street staff told the council they received a strong local response to an outreach call and had 10 qualifying pre‑applications for the \"Stronger Spaces\" package. They asked council support to submit those projects and to allow staff to submit a second application for the Liberty Pub acquisition/housing conversion if the buyer proceeds.

Councilors signaled support and asked staff to place the Main Street packet on the consent agenda for the next council meeting; staff said the program office and state encouraged the city to submit two applications this round because more grant funds were available than in past cycles.

Ending: The city will consider the Main Street grant(s) on the next council agenda and, if authorized, Main Street staff will submit the composite application(s) to the state. If awarded, the state will contract with Main Street for grant management and disbursements.

Why this matters: The grants could fund building safety, accessibility and small‑scale housing projects downtown; Main Street must apply as a city‑affiliated pass‑through and the awards carry reimbursement and long‑term restrictions for recipients.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 10, 2025, North Bend City Council Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","North Bend Main Street representatives told the council they will submit up to two Oregon Main Street revitalization grant applications: a multi‑property \"Stronger Spaces\" package for commercial building repairs and a separate application tied to a potential conversion that would add several housing units over a downtown business.","taxTitle","North Bend, Coos County, Oregon","taxId",53918,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646426,"Council schedules executive sessions, sets Feb. 27 deadline for administrator performance evaluations",1444,756000,2200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8&start=756&end=2200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8/thumbnail_756000.jpg","/articles/6646426/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/Council-schedules-executive-sessions-sets-Feb-27-deadline-for-administrator-performance-evaluations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646426-5e1358ae2d8d049ec092d470fd5e3c6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147623&Signature=AKAo3geYoyCDBO1oBB40~sGYcaMMB2hjWay8bFBYWyf9SJJLBLCft47gENFM0dybKiTlgM419OR5F8CJzgvcotfyyCBkxMLEuKl22bhy8kv~WnOGHGHhoieau8jHsEaVXuFMx6fkKOFAkPod~~4bEv6A7EEbVwlEz~1G2d6116r0mRFjjVkyXiig0p~~~FTaSV6IgT975uXM5ubokY7rPz-K4yz-A8OGKot8KFpoVLcwkhgjJRad8NoOGGVzajoAYGiYnNrjUD9hFSDMZjnvZJLW42QWK4TGfq~uOcLCSDiUiomkU68G0XDqnGM3IxUguZpo0p4PsfVP364h8NgbTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Attorney Mr. Wolf and City Administrator David briefed the North Bend City Council on Feb. 10 about the annual performance evaluation timeline and tools the council will use to evaluate the city administrator.

Mr. Wolf described the review process, saying it is administered third‑party through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and includes a 360 assessment of department heads, peers and direct reports. He said the evaluation period covers roughly March 2024 through the present and the institute provides an anonymized consolidated report to the administrator and council.

Councilors discussed the difficulty of producing comparable assessments when some council members are new and requested the ability to read and discuss each other's comments in an executive session so they can find common themes without breaching public meeting rules. Mr. Wolf said that approach is legally permissible in executive session when discussing personnel matters.

The council settled on process dates: staff will distribute the electronic evaluation form to council members; councilors will return completed forms by Feb. 27; staff and the city attorney will consolidate and prepare a 360 package; and the council will hold an executive session in early March (week of March 3â5) to discuss consolidated results and any additional direction. David said department heads will also provide a status update on strategic goals.

Councilors asked that forms allow members to enter \"NA\" where a councilor lacks direct interaction to avoid skewed scores, and several requested the option of one or more executive sessions to reach consensus on common themes. Councilors also discussed using ICMA credentialing 360 feedback on a multi‑year cycle.

Ending: Staff will circulate the electronic evaluation form and expect completed council submissions by Feb. 27; consolidated results and the 360 will be available for the March executive session.

Why this matters: The performance review informs compensation, development goals and council expectations for the city administrator; councilors asked for a process that captures varied council interactions while protecting personnel confidentiality.","The City Council agreed on Feb. 10 to continue the annual performance review process for the city administrator, use a Carl Vinson Institute 360 assessment and to submit individual evaluations electronically by Feb. 27 ahead of an executive session in early March.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646432,"Police chief: camping ordinance working but contacts and services remain high; public urged to report vulnerable people",1680,2280000,3960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8&start=2280&end=3960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8/thumbnail_2280000.jpg","/articles/6646432/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/Police-chief-camping-ordinance-working-but-contacts-and-services-remain-high-public-urged-to-report-vulnerable-people","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646432-5f2ff2d8bb87cc759fde8a5d6dc728f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147623&Signature=ob07ccufUK-fp3glbqg-WTT8MV49I~uPs3IIbCr8dtGZUhIBgUMkAN93gBq9X~wfMQ2YriqnVIJO-hScXG0Udxl3~ZpHJ2ZqghXHZCccpzP6M2MveUB0NcbwIXdFlRoctsGKpCW72wClJRVtR4yoid7lJLrdIjRJF6U8rMtV0sDjSEmpO3Lydija05b55VrgYDdmm~vHBteZCGsYFUysdoj9gA1Xn051L0RGmmUMH0tuzR5Wn8sAXNMOt-ExGa13~lKRAHjUTNpQh65ktsNJAhzGsM6g6f-qmp9CFUon4ONSZg3sBa7zPetKXi7ZBOE0tc8E7NVb~y-1TVdT4EYBiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief Mitts told the North Bend City Council on Feb. 10 that the city's camping ordinance and focused outreach have stabilized problem sites but that officers and the community resource officer continue to make frequent contacts with people experiencing homelessness.

Chief Mitts described the work of the department's community resource officer and community service officer, who routinely visit known camping areas, check on individuals and connect people to resources such as veterans services or warming shelter openings. \"More than 90% of the time, he knows them by first name,\" the chief said of the community resource officer's contacts.

He encouraged members of the public to report concerns when they encounter someone they believe is at risk: \"If anyone sees a situation where they're concerned for the safety of somebody from exposure ... call the business line, talk to the dispatcher, say this is what I saw at this location this time.\" The chief and councilors noted the Salvation Army runs a warming shelter that staff monitor for openings and to which officers can refer people in freezing weather.

Councilors asked about the relationship between homelessness and crime. Chief Mitts said he does not favor criminalizing homelessness but acknowledged some people who are repeatedly contacted are involved in vandalism or other offenses that require enforcement. He said a small number of individuals require disproportionate officer time and that mental‑health crisis teams and mobile response teams respond multiple times a day to assist.

The council discussed seasonality, RVs and camping patterns; Chief Mitts said summer months typically see increased use of waterfront and harbor areas. Councilors also discussed the property watch program and business outreach to encourage private property owners to join the city's property watch to reduce loitering and trespass.

Ending: Councilors asked staff to revisit waterfront site needs before summer and to continue partnering with mobile crisis teams, the Salvation Army and outreach providers.

Why this matters: The briefing described how the police department is balancing enforcement, outreach and partner services to manage public safety and connect people to resources while alerting the public to report situations of immediate risk.

","North Bend Police Chief Mitts briefed councilors on Feb. 10 about ongoing outreach to people experiencing homelessness and said targeted enforcement plus a community resource officer have reduced some problem locations but demand for services remains high.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646437,"Council to require pilot payment before certificate of occupancy for Bangor School housing project, staff told",720,7200000,7920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8&start=7200&end=7920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8/thumbnail_7200000.jpg","/articles/6646437/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/Council-to-require-pilot-payment-before-certificate-of-occupancy-for-Bangor-School-housing-project-staff-told","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646437-e5a21c4bd642dd8fbe32b914fe28aad4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147623&Signature=KbFxHEio-bPCYKe7MKex6kBuAznl9CCDOYUFyZRCQyBYzBr7QrWnHCJ8-vU4TW97IIzCTfi4pvXqBKfWxnoYqBjKtthQj~~I9natNNhaG9spH-roov3HnsLjGPSKp7rTiQM2HOEeaa0I4l9ndCHoxkqj7WjB70O0A0oubHZJ48iWD1Yhrs8g3qzCc5vL9ua7UaRAMdpVrx9Tn6NTEDdVeFaAG4KJs9KPaAujULmNw~tShaVXzabib9kpQKsZBzHoaOaBxJXPYmWWZeJxYcAFdWHf7CVFGRlbwUQhOG9WBf8cWOokUL2fxdvkNt-hEt9uzYqSt5VS1CumVM14G6bCgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Administrator David and staff briefed the North Bend City Council on Feb. 10 about negotiations with the North Bend Housing Authority over a planned workforce housing redevelopment at the former Bangor School site.

David told the council the housing authority purchased the property and is planning a multi‑phase development of affordable and supportive housing, but that the authority has informed city staff this project is not a traditional HUD‑subsidized development and currently \"does not have money to pay the city anything for its services.\" Jeff (housing staff) and finance staff reviewed the typical pilot formula the city and other jurisdictions use: a payment in lieu of taxes equal to a percentage of gross rents after utilities, historically about 10% in analogous projects.

Councilors pressed staff for financial comparisons and asked for projected gross rents, estimated property tax equivalents and the expected city service cost footprint. \"If we don't utilize that power, we're gonna lose it,\" one councilor said referring to the city's authority to withhold certificate of occupancy until service and payment arrangements are in place.

Several councilors and staff agreed the city cannot absorb recurring public‑safety and other general‑fund costs for a large development without compensation. \"We have to be compensated for the service in order to provide this,\" a councilor said during discussion. Staff said the housing authority has paid quarterly under an older, small agreement and that the new project requires a revised and larger pilot agreement before the city can commit to permits and occupancy timelines.

Staff presented a range of options, including negotiating a pilot to be effective once units are occupied, tying infrastructure or capital contributions to later phases, or requiring a revised legal agreement as a condition of permit approvals. Several councilors indicated the council's preference was firm: a pilot must be in place before final occupancy or the city will not issue certificates of occupancy.

Ending: Staff will schedule a follow‑up meeting with the housing authority and return with modeled revenue estimates (gross rents less utilities), a draft pilot formula, and recommended permitting conditions before demolition or certificate of occupancy actions proceed.

Why this matters: the Bangor School project is a large, multi‑phase development intended to add workforce and supportive housing, but it will also increase demand on city police, fire and other general‑fund services. The council directed staff to ensure the development's operating model includes compensation for those services.","City staff told the council the North Bend Housing Authority's Bangor School redevelopment will not pay a pilot now; councilors signaled they want a payment‑in‑lieu agreement before occupancy to cover city services.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6646441,"North Bend officials warn wastewater fund faces insolvency within years; options include rate increase, sale or legislation",2220,4140000,6360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8&start=4140&end=6360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2626847-5cff01d3bca78d8f8a181408050fd8c8/thumbnail_4140000.jpg","/articles/6646441/North-Bend/Coos-County/Oregon/North-Bend-officials-warn-wastewater-fund-faces-insolvency-within-years-options-include-rate-increase-sale-or-legislation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6646441-3d945dcad03e7a55596761925f010579/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147623&Signature=iqqyJxlbR7fnSY3KaZmk7c2Kw2eNz3TkMxcn95h9bbpd1l8NpazB-7KF36NHu0ooK-Qmb0WSsS8jXLEneOVuXhOi8ZpM6ioEGST-qi6qslxDhYoZ7B3xtAW5F0Pr4jzEWTqSvy7WyCCWrXxb1pb6xjjDHnhtI2XW-xGUKdvJftOia2LHW6RLwHbjGn-yP4U0Nm81GRqaOZ2mpvm05q9ihcjBaEX2Dt2E2ZY3IefK2JNBwJ16v8dCzOmQqtdJlaTWMj78YwCFcNl-g93tQoKupid1QCE2hfeOyWU2jRJk8m335wWGFy15VrbatEDz9iym0Lq9S8ofW6juJ6omeC0IRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Administrator David told the North Bend City Council on Feb. 10 that the city's wastewater enterprise fund is under severe financial pressure and could become insolvent within about four years unless the city secures new revenue, sells assets or obtains external help.

The warning came as Public Works Director Ralph Rowles and staff reviewed this fiscal year's operating and capital picture for the wastewater treatment plant, including a roughly $1.3 million federal EPA appropriation the city has received and recent capital outlays that exceeded budgeted totals.

\"The deficit is going to come from reserves this year,\" Rowles said, adding that operating costs are about $1.9 million while typical annual revenue is roughly $2.23 million. He told the council the plant can be operated on current fees but the system cannot be maintained and replaced at that revenue level: \"We cannot replace and maintain the plant with the income where we're at.\" Rowles also said the city spent an unusually large amount this year on capital work and expects more multi‑million dollar projects ahead.

City Administrator David said the League of Oregon Cities declined to support draft legislation the city had pursued to address what staff described as a home‑rule/legal obstacle to the city's proposed fix. \"The League's position is ... to go neutral on any potential legislation,\" he told the council, and said that stance undercuts the city's effort to seek a statutory remedy.

Council members and staff reviewed options outlined by administration, including: intensify public outreach and a town hall to explain the financial outlook; seek voter approval for fee increases in future elections; sell municipal wastewater assets or enter a public‑private partnership to operate the system; and pursue targeted legislation. Councilors discussed the difficulty of passing a charter amending ballot measure that requires supermajority turnout and majority thresholds.

Ralph Rowles said the plant had benefited from an EPA reimbursement but that some large projects this fiscal year will leave the plant's account running a deficit: \"Our operating costs are about $1,900,000 without doing any capital outlay, and we have $2,200,000, so that's $300,000 [surplus]; with capital, we are upside down.\" David and others noted the city has been denied grant programs that require the locality to have fees above a national threshold, because North Bend's fees are comparatively low.

Councilors asked staff to develop clearer, attention‑getting public communications about the fund's condition and possible timelines for service impacts. Staff said they would post an insolvency counter on the city website, prepare community outreach materials and explore consultants or other technical assistance. No formal vote was taken; staff will return with outreach materials and more detailed fiscal scenarios.

Why this matters: the wastewater fund is an enterprise that supports a federally permitted treatment plant; failure to fund needed capital work could lead to regulatory enforcement, fines or a state takeover. The council faces a choice between raising local fees, restructuring assets or accepting external intervention.

Ending: Staff will prepare public outreach language and fiscal scenarios for upcoming work sessions and will return with options that may include a ballot measure or negotiations with external operators.","City staff told the North Bend City Council on Feb. 10 that the wastewater enterprise fund is drawing reserves to pay capital costs and will be insolvent within several years unless new revenue or structural changes are adopted.","actionData","errors"]

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