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Fees: Burra adopted a resolution establishing program fees for FY 2025–26 that applies a 1% origination fee to affordable housing loan applications; staff said the fee covers loan processing costs and will be administered in partnership with NeighborImpact for low‑income assistance programs.

Core area grant program (CARE): Burra voted to rescind the existing Core Area Business Assistance Program and replace it with the Core Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) grant program, a 50% matching grant with awards up to $50,000 per project and a rolling application process. The agency authorized the Core Area Advisory Board (CAB) to administer the program and make grant award decisions within the adopted budget; staff said the program is capped by the adopted biennial budget and CAB must follow conflict‑of‑interest rules (the policy requires recusal when a CAB member, family or business is an applicant or is physically adjacent to an applicant property).

Juniper Ridge development assistance: Burra approved a development assistance agreement with Taylor Brooks LLC for Lot 6 in Juniper Ridge (NoCo project). The agency authorized reimbursements for site development costs not to exceed $4,315,977; staff explained the work brought forward curb‑to‑curb improvements on Andesite and Triton and completed more than the base requirement to open adjacent parcels and reduce costs for future development (staff said the project is expected to create 300–500 jobs and the developer estimates a project cost of about $29.1 million).

Parkway Studios (Core Area) tax‑increment assistance: Burra approved a tax‑increment assistance agreement with Parkway Studios LLC to support the construction of a 24‑unit multifamily project at 17 NW Irving Street in the core area. The assistance package totals up to $1,232,943 over 23 years; the developer committed 50% of units at or below 90% AMI (six at 80% AMI and six at 90% AMI), required Energy Trust multifamily market solutions certification, and local contractor participation. Staff said the owner elected $980,000 in system development charge payments from the approved assistance and the remainder as annual rebates; the agreement includes clawback provisions for noncompliance.

Why this matters: Burra said the mix of actions aims to spur commercial and industrial development in Juniper Ridge, accelerate core area housing and improve the visual environment in the downtown core while limiting financial authority through budget caps and conflict rules. Councilors and agency members discussed monitoring and reporting; Burra asked CAB to provide a summary of grant awards after the first $100,000 disbursed and noted the program would be revisited through the biennial budget and future policy reviews.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Business Meeting - 10/01/25 6:00pm","oneSentenceSummary","The Bend Urban Renewal Agency on Oct. 1 adopted a set of measures including a 1% origination fee for affordable housing loans, creation of a Core Area Revitalization Effort grant program (delegated to the Core Area Advisory Board), and approval of two development assistance agreements totaling roughly $5.5 million in potential assistance.","taxTitle","Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon","taxId",2850,"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},6426993,"Council adopts update to post‑construction runoff rules to comply with MS4 stormwater permit",89,5841000,5930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98&start=5841&end=5930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98/thumbnail_5841000.jpg","/articles/6426993/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Council-adopts-update-to-postconstruction-runoff-rules-to-comply-with-MS4-stormwater-permit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426993-05895fe522e0d337b45397512b3620f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1773659422&Signature=KzNSJDo3YUjfE3obQrb2W3y10fznJvkham-ySk2~IZUg1sZ2z57QbOcMgO~Be~fzIzU86dOc1hrY3JU8JijRmkBkZDmEYeHfV15t48THJR4R029csBctgGUaQgB5~kNNAzsnIZZEWEnveXzgfiYt60E6MTL5LZzdJAjpw7uhopk8OY1FfSuyDJACsFwMCG3N-VgwqQtq3ObjAL-D8Kjt9NK3Bj-CbpJCv3IKPc6Win-B0YpUP-lW5pamZjCsZSE2Cp0oaMoYg62w2Av3KuJdVu3u9eQXlTW9W8zowyOSy8sJAEJGyBeJpewbCZ9UeiX-C~BKGzXkP3GJ0e6241XVNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bend City Council on Oct. 1 adopted an ordinance updating post‑construction site runoff control requirements in Bend Municipal Code Title 16, a change staff said is needed to ensure compliance with the city’s municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit.

Staff presented the ordinance at second reading and explained the update aligns local code with the city’s permit obligations for controlling runoff from new development and redevelopment. The ordinance amendment passed on a roll‑call vote with all council members voting in favor.

Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins moved adoption of the ordinance and councilors voted yes in roll call (Councilor Franzosa, Councilor Mendez, Councilor Riley, Mayor Pro Tem Perkins, Councilor Norris, Councilor Platt and Mayor Keebler were recorded as voting Aye). Staff said the code change is administrative and regulatory: it modifies city requirements for post‑construction site runoff control and will be implemented by city planning and engineering staff as part of building and site review.

Why this matters: the ordinance updates the city’s local code to remain compliant with state and federal stormwater permitting and is intended to reduce pollutant loads and protect water quality as Bend grows.","Council voted unanimously to adopt amendments to Bend Municipal Code Title 16 updating post‑construction stormwater runoff controls to comply with the city's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit.",{"_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},6427001,"Council approves first reading of Emblem tax-increment finance plan to support 264-unit development in Southeast Bend",2190,3600000,5790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98&start=3600&end=5790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6427001/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Council-approves-first-reading-of-Emblem-tax-increment-finance-plan-to-support-264-unit-development-in-Southeast-Bend","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427001-f88f815806be2fe758a2ecc71ac68f0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773659422&Signature=MAm1RzwJ5I~bYpgOGurvVowf-yYrDUrLt~qq8og9fHKFbUVxtFu~cLo5mRtAXXQGMFkdfVens3aU3Ezcj-pMPMvaSdxFzRk-~gNiArIRS-4wncpBzvv7DOXLiiVNy01I7z3LIvgjoYa9Lw-qUTG3iaoPQkY91GxAPHvp8Il8Nj6FeIWmUHtoPu4YcyZKvrle6ZTaYYGwvsQQXNLBZEWFZJgIp5mu8HZjjXeh--1T0lD4RJI5oiMZjKw23ZrqxehPFOEjHQFSz2Px-UEvxSQygEfU6oF5btWolyhpn~eNDU9mX028j0vt9Nbxwg7XVQx5o13k9yqTbpN0EciJYS2f1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bend City Council on Oct. 1 held a quasi‑judicial public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing the Emblem tax‑increment finance area, a site‑specific urban renewal plan intended to support development on an 8.38‑acre vacant parcel in Southeast Bend.

The plan identifies a maximum indebtedness of $22,100,000, of which staff said about $21,400,000 (97%) would be available for development assistance and $663,000 for plan administration. City staff told council the site is currently assessed at about $101,000 and the proposed project would support construction of 264 residential units with an expected average market rent of $2,333; the developer has projected 53 rent‑restricted units (20% of total) split into 13 units at 70% area median income (AMI), 13 at 80% AMI and 27 at 90% AMI.

Jonathan Taylor, Bend’s urban renewal manager, told council the plan is intended to address blighted conditions as defined by Oregon Revised Statute 457 — staff described the primary blight factors as inadequate infrastructure and a parcel that has been vacant and stagnant for 10 years. He said the TIF plan term would run 26 years and the developer anticipates a certificate of occupancy in February 2026.

Taylor summarized the financial impacts the plan would have on taxing districts and the city: the staff analysis estimated an average annual impact of about $918 across taxing districts and a roughly $128 annual impact to the City of Bend general fund from the frozen base calculation; the project was also estimated to generate roughly $4.7 million in system development revenue and to spur about $85 million in project investment overall.

Council discussion focused on the definition of blight in a greenfield urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion, the composition of the rent‑restricted units (all 1‑bedroom in the developer’s application), and the scale of the requested support. Mayor Melanie Keebler and other councilors said the TIF conforms to the adopted Southeast area plan and argued it would accelerate construction of housing and commercial customers needed to support nearby commercial corners; Councilor Steve Platt and others described it as consistent with the city’s comprehensive plan goals to support mixed‑income housing and efficient use of large blocks of land.

Councilor Mike Riley said he would not support the measure, saying he disagreed that the land is “stagnant and unproductive” and that the level of TIF assistance — about $22.1 million — was too large for the return he expected. Riley also questioned the mix of affordable unit sizes, noting most restricted units were one‑bedroom and expressing concern about family housing needs.

The motion for first reading was moved by Councilor Mike Riley and seconded by Councilor Megan Norris. The public hearing included two speakers: Karen Johnson, land use chair for the Old Farm District Neighborhood Association, who said the association supports the project but urged more two‑ and three‑bedroom restricted units; and Sharon Sampson, a local resident, who said the proposed rents did not appear affordable.

Council voted to approve the first reading. Recorded on the record: Mover — Councilor Mike Riley; Second — Councilor Megan Norris. Vote (voice/roll call as recorded in the hearing): Yes — Councilor Steve Platt, Councilor Megan Norris, Councilor Gina Franzosa, Councilor Bridal Mendez, Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins, Mayor Melanie Keebler; No — Councilor Mike Riley. A second reading and final adoption were noted as possible at the Oct. 15 council meeting.

The ordinance and TIF report reference state statute for blight criteria (ORS 457), the Bend comprehensive plan and the city’s Southeast area plan; staff noted the plan had been reviewed by the planning commission and by the Bend Urban Renewal Agency prior to the council hearing.

Why this matters: city staff said Bend needs tens of thousands of housing units over the next 20 years to meet projected demand, and the Emblem TIF is intended to lower development costs on a site that staff characterizes as not developing under current market conditions. Opponents questioned whether the tool and the scale of assistance are appropriate for this parcel and asked for a different unit mix in the rent‑restricted set.","Bend City Council held a quasi-judicial hearing and voted to approve first reading of an Emblem tax-increment finance (TIF) plan intended to help develop 264 housing units, including 53 rent‑restricted units, in the Southeast area. Councilor Mike Riley opposed the first reading, citing concerns about scale and value for money.",{"_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},6426982,"Petrosa residents urge council to honor original master plan as developers propose affordable projects on commercial parcel",227,2673000,2900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98&start=2673&end=2900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98/thumbnail_2673000.jpg","/articles/6426982/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Petrosa-residents-urge-council-to-honor-original-master-plan-as-developers-propose-affordable-projects-on-commercial-parcel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426982-453f24392568e99cb239d2f028522508/orig.mp4?Expires=1773659422&Signature=S7ixW9a9JZF3Gr2sKFFXsSOwwt6w-Ywezkp6gD2zJ7rI6Zg7YZFI0bX-839FGyIHB5oSzkWLElWcuzOeQGuL62FEsMtQaxsShCgYpi~PHRRybklT3pJrOBAPq8SRmoKUui11evLkxFNPjwz5SBG7PlkQX1MXWZveAKaKpyQp6oH3gX6S75qr2~7NLz~1aiCvdGqbO0br8RHrBqYHncLGVvAO7Rn-VTTFXFmJYBST7cU0Qfp~ZronSHl-7T~7OQHO5KRJCk1gTJPGFvATCFDC65xOO3PdvKGsBCEdx3fHVzX2rxI9WwPSdE782cb2k28s2CVUhZPNlHfD9GaD82waLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents from the Petrosa neighborhood used the visitor section of the Oct. 1 meeting to ask council to uphold the neighborhood’s adopted master plan after hearing that two different affordable housing applicants had filed proposals for a 20‑acre commercial parcel at the entrance to Petrosa.

Leslie Larson, a Petrosa homeowner, said the original master plan called for a grocery‑anchored retail center, a pedestrian shopping street, mixed‑use buildings and public outdoor spaces intended to serve residents and Pine Nursery Park visitors. Larson asked council to “be fully aware and uphold the Petrosa master plan development” and to ensure development remains walkable and consistent with the neighborhood vision.

George Schott, who said he represents a large group of homeowners in Petrosa, told council that Polish Homes (a local developer referenced in the public comment) had previously sold the parcel to a local buyer and that city staff had told neighbors the marketplace would move forward as planned. Schott said one current applicant, Bella Pines, describes its application as urgent and that the applicant had not consulted the Petrosa community; he asked council for support to ensure the commitments residents relied on when buying homes are respected.

Council acknowledged the comments and the mayor suggested a neighborhood roundtable to discuss the issues; a number of councilors said they would consider a Southeast neighborhood roundtable to engage residents and walk through proposed changes, infrastructure impacts and timing.

Why this matters: residents said their property purchases and expectations about neighborhood amenities were based on an adopted master plan; they told council they want city staff and elected officials to ensure that commercially designated land is not converted to uses that conflict with that plan without community involvement.","Several Petrosa homeowners told council they were promised a walkable marketplace and grocery‑anchored commercial center under the original master plan; they asked the city to honor that commitment amid two developer applications seeking residential projects on the parcel.",{"_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},6426986,"Local business and civic groups urge data‑driven approach on electrification; council schedules work session",307,3013000,3320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98&start=3013&end=3320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5882477-a0399cb46b1812b0b4de1a0824c72d98/thumbnail_3013000.jpg","/articles/6426986/Bend/Deschutes-County/Oregon/Local-business-and-civic-groups-urge-datadriven-approach-on-electrification-council-schedules-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6426986-1bf8e979de896cfd594a8ef82abc6bd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773659422&Signature=JGKELnvEuH1CyA1xCzmuE89GBU7W3lEBIsTYyRjiCU81ST8MfQ4kw3XIysqmdkym8DT4FObwQdG98yhPdr8gj9NGrAA6bmzUx8OunAw3Tud~-FzI1I6u22x0v6OSCF013ZrXezW4CL6XTN74X9pX6poroFawaZXOAybAEyjOMpio8S42Wse4szu1bCS1coVdOlk3GcCjhwxbQzGeScRAblL8lAp0FBW5WANoNxExvlWHQf8IP~yzFp0Yscfu4Xa3~CdGwBGLCAubPMQyLdCaHViy4oC-GWxyKusLi-cBQ9ql1Ud4IU6QCWd-Nq1VQQ0wXGxxEFa69n~jBAFSghGCTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several local business and economic groups used the council’s visitor section on Oct. 1 to urge a measured approach to a proposed electrification policy the city will discuss in a forthcoming work session.

Don Miles, Bend area director for Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), told council that employers are concerned an all‑electric requirement for new residential construction could raise housing costs, strain the power grid and hurt Bend’s ability to attract and retain businesses. He said EDCO favors careful evaluation and recommended outreach, education and coordination across advisory bodies rather than immediate fees.

Sarah Odenpaugh, interim CEO and president of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber supports climate goals but urged the council to balance those goals with affordability, reliability and economic vitality. She noted polling previously shared with council showing voter opposition to fees on natural gas appliances and called for innovation and evaluation of pilot projects already under way in the community.

James Teeter of Bend Bikes supported specific planned pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements (RRFB flashing beacons) at several crossings and highlighted national evidence that such devices reduce pedestrian crashes; he called for attention to two‑lane “double threat” crossings where sight lines and multiple lanes can remain hazardous even with beacons.

Councilors and staff confirmed the electrification policy will be the subject of an upcoming work session; staff and commenters asked for data on grid capacity, housing cost impacts and pilot programs (for example, a Cascade Natural Gas dual‑fuel heat‑pump pilot referenced by commenters) to be part of staff’s analysis.

Why this matters: commenters asked council to weigh housing affordability and economic development impacts alongside climate objectives and to ensure any program does not unintentionally raise costs for construction or reduce energy reliability.","Multiple business and economic development representatives urged council to consider affordability, grid capacity and phased incentives rather than fees when the city considers electrification policy; council confirmed an upcoming work session to evaluate options.","actionData","errors"]

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Bend Urban Renewal Agency adopts fee, launches Core Area Revitalization Effort and approves two development assistance agreements

Council adopts update to post‑construction runoff rules to comply with MS4 stormwater permit

Council approves first reading of Emblem tax-increment finance plan to support 264-unit development in Southeast Bend

Petrosa residents urge council to honor original master plan as developers propose affordable projects on commercial parcel

Local business and civic groups urge data‑driven approach on electrification; council schedules work session