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COBAC delays endorsement of Bend Parks & Rec land-acquisition letter, asks for accessibility guarantees
Summary
The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee (COBAC) reviewed a draft letter supporting Bend Parks & Recreation District’s grant application to buy 47 acres in northwest Bend but declined to sign off, asking for more specifics on accessibility and a Parks presentation before endorsement.
The City of Bend Accessibility Advisory Committee on Thursday reviewed a draft letter of support for Bend Parks and Recreation District’s grant application to acquire about 47 acres of natural area in northwest Bend but decided to postpone endorsement until members can review more detailed accessibility commitments.
Committee members raised concerns that the draft, modeled on wording from the Miller’s Landing template, was too high level and lacked firm guarantees that accessibility features would be included during future site development. Cassandra (Accessibility & Equity Manager) said the grant under consideration covers land purchase only and that…
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