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Board approves vendor contract extension, two Redmond annexations and other routine orders; grants authority to apply for homeless grant
Summary
At its Dec. 3 meeting the Board of County Commissioners approved a one‑year extension and operational exhibit for the Oregon Beverage Services contract at the Fair & Expo Center; approved two annexations into the Redmond Fire & Rescue District (Order 2025054 and 2025053); directed staff to draft ordinance language on a Sunriver text amendment after adopting the hearings officer recommendation; consented to City of Bend sequential review (Order 2025057); and authorized Health Services to apply for a Continuum of Care grant.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners recorded several formal actions during its Dec. 3 meeting.
Oregon Beverage Services contract (Fair & Expo): The board approved a one‑year extension to the county’s contract with Oregon Beverage Services for alcohol management at the Fair & Expo Center and added a new Exhibit B to clarify roles and operational procedures. Eric Cropp, Interim Fair & Expo Director, said the exhibit resolves audit concerns about ownership and handling of alcohol at events. Vendor representatives said they will emphasize availability of nonalcoholic options. The contract includes a 30‑day out clause for either party.
Annexations into Redmond Fire & Rescue District (Orders 2025054 and 2025053): The board opened public hearings on two annexation orders and heard no public testimony. Order 2025054 (single parcel) and Order 2025053 (multiple parcels, ~49 acres) were both moved, seconded and approved. County staff estimated the Department of Revenue’s review to finalize tax and mapping matters typically takes about three months.
Sunriver text amendment (file no. 247‑25‑000035‑T): Planning staff presented an applicant‑initiated text amendment limited to existing structures that straddle Resort Equestrian and Community Limited district boundaries in Sunriver; the board moved and accepted the hearings officer’s recommendation and directed staff to draft an ordinance for first and second reading.
Consent to City of Bend sequential UGB review (Order 2025057): The board approved staff’s recommendation to consent to Bend’s sequential review process for growth plan products and UGB amendment components. City staff described a phased work plan with key products by 2027 and a final UGB amendment by 2029.
Continuum of Care grant: The board authorized Health Services to apply for a Continuum of Care federal grant (Homeless Leadership Coalition/COIC) to continue funding homeless outreach and to attempt to sustain a grant‑funded position set to sunset on Dec. 31, 2026. County staff cautioned the program is competitive and federal funding flows are uncertain.
Votes at a glance (recorded in meeting minutes): - Approve amendment/extension to Oregon Beverage Services contract for Fair & Expo: Approved (motion moved and seconded; roll call yes from commissioners present). - Approve Order 2025054 (single‑parcel annexation to Redmond Fire & Rescue District): Approved (motion; second; unanimous yes recorded). - Approve Order 2025053 (annexation of ~10 parcels, ~49 acres): Approved (motion; second; unanimous yes recorded). Department of Revenue review estimated ~3 months. - Adopt hearings officer recommendation and direct staff to draft ordinance for Sunriver text amendment (file 247‑25‑000035‑T): Approved (motion; second; vote yes). - Adopt Order 2025057 consenting to City of Bend sequential review for UGB amendments: Approved (motion; second; vote yes). - Authorize Health Services to apply for Continuum of Care funding via Homeless Leadership Coalition: Approved (motion; second; vote yes).
All motions in this roundup were taken during public agenda items and recorded in the meeting minutes; any further implementation steps (ordinance drafting, Department of Revenue map reviews, or grant award decisions) will occur through staff follow‑up or subsequent proceedings.
