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MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 139 2007
Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Michael M. Daly and Tammy Baney.
Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Judith Ure,
Commissioners' Office; Joe Studer, County Forester; Bob Bryant and Gary
Farnsworth, Oregon Department of Transportation; Jeff Munson, Commute
Options; and Andrew Spreadborough, COIL No representatives of the media or
other citizens were present.
The meeting was called to order at 1:45 p.m.
1. Oregon Department of Transportation Project Update.
Gary Farnsworth gave an overview of projects underway and planned for the
local area. The particulars of the various projects were then discussed in regard
to safety issues, funding, property acquisition, public input, the timing of draft
plans and completion, vegetation management, paving and other aspects of the
work being done by ODOT, in conjunction with other government agencies and
entities.
Discussed at length were possible plans for addressing the issue of railroad
crossings and freight mobility.
Mr. Bryant pointed out that it is possible that the Lafayette and Hawthorne exits
and entrances may be closed due to hazards of merging vehicles. Also
discussed was the lack of space on the sides of the parkway, which makes it
very hazardous for law enforcement involved in traffic stops. Mr. Bryant stated
that pullouts could be added but won't necessarily accommodate a traffic stop.
There is talk about using speed cameras for automated enforcement, but there is
no legal ability to utilize these yet.
At this time, the COACT needs list was briefly discussed.
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2. Forester Update.
Mr. Stutler said that there were 80 countries represented by 1,600 people at the
wildfire conference in Spain. There was so much to see and learn about, it was
hard to decide how to spend the time. It was pointed out that 10 million acres in
the United States are subject to wildfire, but that number is 350 million in the
world. Africa has the biggest problem. By 2020, they will have over 15
million people infected with AIDS, so crops can't be tended and will go to
brush and be subject to wildfire. Every country has problems with wildfire
interface issues.
Many people were interested in Project Wildfire. The United Nations
sponsored the event and arranged for the translation of presentations. It was a
great opportunity to learn, and representatives from other countries are certain
to visit this area to learn more about Project Wildfire. Several hundred
handouts were gone quickly. There were only about 25 people from the U.S.
there; most were from other parts of the world. The next event is scheduled for
2011 in South Africa. Project Wildfire should have some participation there.
The United Nations and other agencies are sponsoring a two-day panel, and Mr.
Stutler has been asked to participate. This event is scheduled in Washington
D.C. for June 25 and 26.
The League of Oregon Cities is meeting in Bend on September 27-29; Mr.
Stutler and others have been asked to participate to discuss Project Wildfire and
provide a tour of various County projects
The issue of unprotected lands within Deschutes County is becoming very
important, and a plan needs to be developed on how to address wildfires in
these areas. The Community Fire Plans will help a lot, but not all properties are
in those areas and the cost and responsibility could end up being a huge
problem for the County and other agencies. There are ways to help these areas
but it takes a lot of effort to educate the residents and gain their support. Access
is always a big consideration as well. This was a potentially hazardous
situation at the recent Crooked River Ranch wildfire.
Commissioner Baney said she would like to have a meeting of various entities
to discuss coordination of resources and needs in this regard. Mr. Kanner stated
that the emergency operations plan addresses various scenarios and all of the
parties who may play a part in an emergency are probably aware of what they
need to do. Commissioner Luke stated that the Commissioners should be
informed of their participation in such an event.
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Mr. Stutler then went over the proposed Project Wildfire recognition awards.
(A copy of this information is attached.)
The group then discussed Title III funding recommendations and standards. (A
copy of various documents is attached for reference.)
3. Review of Human Services Transportation Plan (ODOT).
Judith Ure went over the Plan, which has been produced after about a year-long
process. This is a required document to be able to receive transportation
funding in the future. It must be adopted before June 30.
Also, the process involves the Oregon Solutions Process, which is intended to
improve transportation coordination in the area as well as to comply with State
and Federal requirements.
The coordination work is ongoing. Different agencies involved in the process
will take on certain aspects of the work.
There are broader purposes, impacting the entire region and not just Deschutes
County. Also, it can be used by Peter Russell of Community Development to
enhance the Deschutes County transportation plan.
The Oregon Solutions Project consists of a large group of people; some stayed
in the process while others did not. Most agencies and interests were
represented. COIC worked to facilitate the project and produced much of the
resulting information.
Mr. Spreadborough said that the process was very positive and meetings are
ongoing to continue this work and to define the next steps. Mr. Munson stated
that Commute Options is already working on van carpooling and other aspects
detailed in the plan. Ms. Ure added that many of the entities are already
working on some parts of the plan.
LUKE: Move approval of the Plan.
BANEY: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
LUKE: Yes.
DALY: Chair votes yes.
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4. Accept Central Oregon Mediation as the Eligible Grantee to Receive
Oregon Community Dispute Resolution Program Funding.
Ms. Ure stated that this group is the only qualified organization in the area to do
this work.
LUKE: Move approval of the agreement.
BANEY: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
LUKE: Yes.
DALY: Chair votes yes.
5. Economic Development Grant Requests:
• Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Sisters - Commissioner
Baney granted $1,000
• Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce - Branding Sisters - Commissioner
Baney granted $1,000
6. Update of Commissioners' Schedules; Meeting Details.
None were discussed.
7. Other Items.
LUKE: Move Chair signature of an Oregon Liquor Control license
application for Lakeside Bistro, Sisters.
BANEY: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
LUKE: Yes.
DALY: Chair votes yes.
Being no further items to come before the Board, Commissioner Luke
adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
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DATED this 13th Day of June 2007 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
Tammy Baney, Com loner
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Dennis R. Luke, Vice Chair
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2007
1. Oregon Department of Transportation Project Update - Bob Bryant (ODOT)
2. Forester Update - Joe Studer
3. Review of Human Services Transportation Plan (ODOT) - Judith Ure
4. Accept Central Oregon Mediation as the Eligible Grantee to Receive Oregon
Community Dispute Resolution Program Funding - Judith Ure
5. Economic Development Grant Requests:
• Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Sisters
• Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce - Branding Sisters
6. Update of Commissioners' Schedules; Meeting Details
7. Other Items
PLEASE NOTE:
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ORS 192.660(2) (h), pending or threatened litigation; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues
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Agenda
Forester Update
Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 1:30 PM
Project Wildfire presentation in Spain
• COCC presentations
• League of Oregon Cities
• Crooked River Fire
Gordon Graham presentation
• United Nations presentation on WUI and Project Wildfire
• County Code and conflicts with hazardous fuels treatment
• Title III $'s recommendation
• Project Wildfire Recognition Awards.
Joe Stutler
Deschutes County Forester
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
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DATE: June 4, 2007
TO: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Judith Ure, Administrative Services, 541-330-4627
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Review and revise or adopt draft human services transportation plan.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? No.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Deschutes County applies for and receives discretionary and formula grant funds from the federal
government and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) each biennium. Beginning in
January 2007, all recommendations and decisions concerning grant funds must be made in conjunct on
with priorities outlined in a human services transportation plan that was developed in compliance w th
state guidelines. This plan must be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners by June 30, 201 17
to comply with requirements for grant funds that will be received in the 2007-08 fiscal year. The
attached draft plan meets ODOT's requirements for both process and content and was developed wit h
significant public and interagency involvement. An earlier draft of the plan was tentatively accepte.l by
the Board of Commissioners on January 3, 2007, however, revisions have since been made to addre ;s
comments made by ODOT during a preliminary review. Deschutes County's human services
transportation plan document is also being used as the basis for activities resulting from an Oregon
Solutions project led by Commissioner Daly and the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.
Further progress on the Oregon Solutions project is pending Board adoption of the plan as well.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt human services transportation plan.
ATTENDANCE: Judith Ure, Management Analyst.
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
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Deschutes County
Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan
June 1, 2007
Contributors
Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Central Oregon Partnership
Oregon Department of Transportation
Oregon Solutions
Deschutes County
Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan
May 30, 2007
Table of Content
Executive Summary ..........................................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Federal and State Plan Requirements ................................................................................................................4
1.2 Funding Sources Affected ....................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2. Stakeholder-Driven Planning Process ........................................................................................................................5
3. Vision, Principles and Goals ........................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Vision Statement ...................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Guiding Principles .................................................................................................................................................6
3.3 Planning Goals .......................................................................................................................................................6
4. Resource Analysis .........................................................................................................................................................7
5. Data Analysis and Needs Assessment .......................................................................................................................7
5.1 Demographic Analysis ...........................................................................:..............................................................7
5.2 Survey of Transportation Service Demands ......................................................................................................8
5.3 Analysis of Common Transportation Origins and Destinations .....................................................................9
6. Barriers and Gap Analysis - Priority Strategies ........................................................................................................9
7. Desired System Characteristics ................................................................................................................................12
8. Action Items ................................................................................................................................................................12
Appendix A.1 - Population and Employment Centers
13
Appendix A.2 - Transportation Service Providers
14
Appendix A.3 Areas Exceeding State Average - Senior Population
15
Appendix A.4 Areas Exceeding State Average - Low Income
16
Appendix A.5 Areas Exceeding State Average - Disabled
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Appendix A.6 Common Origins and Destinations, Deschutes County
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Appendix A.7 Common Origins and Destinations, Bend Area
19
Appendix A.8 Common Origins and Destinations, Redmond Area
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Appendix B - Demographic and Other Statistical Information
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1. Demographics and Population
21
Destination resorts in Deschutes County: .
21
Proposed Destination Resorts in Deschutes County
21
Neighboring Destination Resorts:
21
2. Income and Employment
26
3. Transportation Data
28
Appendix C - Resource Analysis
36
a. Provider Inventory
36
b. Provider Service Detail
39
c. Other transportation resources
43
d. Administrative Capacity........................................................................................................................................
43
e. Public Transportation Funding Sources
43
Federal Funding Programs
43
State Funding Programs
45
Local Options
45
Appendix D - Project Participants
46
Appendix E - Outreach Invitees
48
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Executive Summary
The Deschutes County Coordinated Transportation Plan will meet state and federal statutory requirements for Special
Transportation Fund (STF) agencies to produce a coordinated human services transportation plan. The purposes of the
coordinated plan are to 1) improve transportation services for people with disabilities, seniors, and individuals with lower
incomes by identifying opportunities to coordinate existing resources; 2) to provide a strategy to guide the investment of
financial resources; and 3) to guide the acquisition of future grants. It is the responsibility of Deschutes County to
produce, approve, and submit this plan to the Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transit Division by June 30,
2007.
This plan originated with the Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project, a joint effort of Deschutes County,
the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and Central Oregon Partnership (COP). The Oregon Department
of Transportation (ODOT) provided project funding and participated on the project steering committee. Governor Ted
Kulongoski authorized the project and directed Oregon Solutions to provide facilitation services. Mike Daly, Deschutes
County Commissioner, convened the project and invited community, business and public service stakeholders to
participate. Commissioner Daly served as the Project Chairman.
The stakeholder "Core Team" guided the planning process, developing a vision, principles and goals for public
transportation in Deschutes County. Through research, surveys, data analysis and facilitated stakeholder needs
identification, the Core Team produced this plan as a means to identify strategies to improve public transportation
services. The planning process resulted in the identification of critical public transportation system gaps and barriers,
along with proposed strategies to address those barriers:
Strategy #1 - Protect and strengthen existing transportation services
a. Support and strengthen the existing network of private and public transportation providers (protect thy!
assets that are in place - that the community has invested in)
b. Pursue a funding strategy that leverages local, state, federal and private resources
c. Allocate available public and private resources to implement plan goals
Strategy #2 - Improve inter-city and inter-community transportation services
a. Establish a system of inter-"community' transportation services that connect population centers such
as shuttles and vanpools between communities
b. Support and coordinate participation in the statewide "trip-check" and carpool programs
c. Provide improved services to human services populations, such as Court ordered groups and
populations, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and public service clients such as participants in
the federal Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)
d. Provide public access to jobs, basic services and life skills, shopping and recreation
e. Focus public transportation on access to social and medical services, jobs, shopping, education and
recreation
f. Encourage and support multi-modal options including pedestrian and bicycle usage
Strategy #3 - Increase accessibility to transportation services
a. Identify "underserved" areas (geography) and population (demographics)
b. Identify transportation-dependent populations geographically
c. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing transportation services
d. Institute an ongoing evaluation process focused on system effectiveness
e. Operate a clearinghouse for transportation information
f. Develop an ongoing public education program focused on commuting and transportation services
g. Provide transportation options that are sustainable and "environmentally sensitive"
h. Maintain public transportation services that are fast, fair, flexible and frequent
Strategy #4 - Coordinate Transportation Services
a. Identify or develop a regional coordinating entity with the authority, expertise, resources and capacir
to coordinate transportation services
b. Coordinate transportation services within Deschutes County and the Central Oregon region
c. Develop a regional ride scheduling, dispatch and travel information center to facilitate improved
coordination
d. Provide political and administrative leadership by obtaining the endorsement and active support of
elected officials and professional staff
e. Create a Public Transportation Advisory Committee to (1) develop partnership agreements with publi .
transportation system stakeholders, (2) identify and support efforts to coordinate public and private
investments in public transportation services in Deschutes County and the region, (3) provide guidan :e
and recommendations to elected public officials, and (4) conduct public information and outreach, ar J
facilitate public involvement
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f. Build tools for a coordinated system of public transportation services, including (1) conduct a
comprehensive market analysis to inform investment and programming decisions, (2) develop a model
agreement to coordination transportation services, (3) develop a coordinated approach to insurance,
training, dispatch and other central support services, and (4) develop a model process to attract new
public and private investors and service partners
According to the statutory requirements, for a public transportation project to be eligible for the STF and/or Public
Transit Division Discretionary Grant programs, it must be consistent with or derived from the coordinated plan priorities.
The plan priorities will be used by the Deschutes County STF Committee and the ODOT Public Transit Division when
reviewing and recommending public transportation funding applications submitted by Deschutes County transportation
providers and organizations.
Placeholder: add summary of Deschutes County Board of Commissioner action on plan.
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1. Introduction
Rapid population growth and rising fuel prices are accelerating the need for public transportation services for the people
and communities of Deschutes County. The elderly, low income, persons with disabilities and persons without the
means of personal mobility are particularly disadvantaged by a lack of reliable transportation options. The county's
economic and social vitality depend on coordinated transportation systems that link people and communities within the
county and throughout Central Oregon. Effective and sustainable solutions must address five fundamental challenges:
• a dispersed pattern of settlement and economic development,
• increasing demand for a variety of transportation options,
■ increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of communities in Central Oregon,
• a diverse and unevenly distributed mix of transportation service providers, and
■ limited local and regional resources to leverage state, federal and private investments.
This coordinated public transportation plan sets forth a set of principles, goals and action items to begin to address these
fundamental challenges. The plan is the product of a year of planning, research and deliberations involving a diverse
group of stakeholders. Their investment in the planning process is a down-payment towards a more mobile and
accessible county and region.
The success of this plan depends on a partnership of all transportation stakeholders in Deschutes County and Central
Oregon. To be sure, county officials pay a particularly critical leadership role, given their responsibilities to coordinate
and allocate federal and state transportation grants. However, their ability to develop and sustain a coordinated system
of transportation services is limited by available resources. The framers of this plan recognize that every public and
private partner has a role to play in responding to the transportation challenges and pressing needs for transportation
services in the county and region.
1.1 Federal and State Plan Requirements
This plan will meet federal and state coordinated planning requirements. Beginning in FY 2007, as a condition of Federa
assistance, the ODOT Public Transit Division must certify to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation that projects selected
for funding derive from locally developed coordinated plans. Also in 2007, Oregon statute requires that Special
Transportation Fund (STF) Agencies (counties and Tribe) must complete a plan for their STF programs. These two
planning requirements are very similar in intent and timing. To meet these new planning requirements, STF Agencies
must complete a single coordinated plan that meets the state and federal requirements.
1.2 Funding Sources Affected
ODOT Public Transit Division Discretionary Grant programs and projects funded by STF local formula allocations must bE
consistent with and derived from the Coordinated Plan. ODOT Discretionary Grant programs include: Formula Program
for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities (§5310); New Freedom (§5317) and Job Access Reverse Commute
(§5316).
1.3 DeFnitions
Following are definitions for common terms used in this plan. The definitions are in alignment with Oregon Department
of Transportation terminology:
1. Public Transportation: Any form of passenger transportation by car, bus, rail or other conveyance, either
publicly or privately owned, which provides service to the general public on a regular and continuing basis. Such
transportation may include services designed to meet the needs of specific user groups, including the elderly,
people with disabilities, and for purposes such as health care, shopping, education, employment, public services
and recreation. This planning process does not seek to address needs or priorities related to transportation systerli
infrastructure such as roads, streets, highways or bridges.
2. Coordination: Cooperation between government, providers, businesses, individuals and agencies representing
people unable to drive, low income, the elderly, and/or people with disabilities, to more effectively apply funding
and other transportation resources to meet common transportation needs. Coordination actions may reduce
duplication of services, reduce cost, increase service levels or make services more widely available in communities
3. Special Populations: Low income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.
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2. Stakeholder-Driven Planning Process
This plan originated with the Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project, a joint effort of Deschutes County,
the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and Central Oregon Partnership (COP). The Oregon Department
of Transportation (ODOT) provided project funding and participated on the project steering committee. Governor Ted
Kulongoski authorized the project and directed Oregon Solutions to provide facilitation services. Mike Daly, Deschutes
County Commissioner, convened the project and invited community, business and public service stakeholders to
participate. Commissioner Daly served as the Project Chairman.
The Project began in the fall of 2005 with organizing meetings of a Steering Committee consisting of representatives
from Deschutes County, COP, COIC, ODOT Public Transit Division and Oregon Solutions. Commissioner Daly convened
the first meeting of the project committee ('Core Team") in April 2006. The Core Team consisted of following
representatives from leading social service providers, educational institutions, government agencies, employers and
business representatives and community service organizations. Interested citizens were encouraged to participate as
well.
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Bend Community Action Team
Bend Downtowners
Bend La Pine School District
Bend Metro Park and Recreation District
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization
Black Butte Ranch
Central Cascade Lines
Central Oregon Coalition for Access
Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Council on Aging
Central Oregon Partnership
Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living
City of Bend - Bend Area Transit
City of Redmond
Commute Options for Central Oregon
Deschutes County Administration
Deschutes County Community Development
Deschutes County Mental Health Department
Interfaith Action for Justice
La Pine Chamber of Commerce
La Pine Community Action Team
City of Sisters
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Community Action Team of Sisters
Latina Leadership, Education and Cultural Center
Oregon Department of Transportation - Public Transit Division
Oregon Department of Transportation - Region 4
Old Farm District Neighborhood Association
Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon
Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Employment Department
Oregon Solutions
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Redmond Community Action Team
Redmond Economic Development
Redmond School District
Sisters Chamber of Commerce
T- Mobile
WorkSource Central Oregon
The Core Team meetings were made a part of the Deschutes County public meetings calendar, and opened to the
general public. The meetings were generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month, between 9 AM and 12 noon, in
one of the following three locations:
• Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, 2363 SW Glacier Place, Redmond
• Deschutes County Administration, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend
• Oregon Department of Human Services, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend
Attendees, both Core Team members and the general public, were encouraged to participate actively in the meetings,
and were provided opportunities to discuss their programs, share information, articulate needs, and identify
transportation priorities.
Between April and June 2006, the Core Team developed ground rules for its deliberations, and reached consensus on a
vision statement and goals. During this time, the Steering Committee compiled a demographic profile of Deschutes
County and an inventory of transportation service providers and resources, and received detailed information about state
and federal funding programs for public transportation services.
From July through September 2006, the Core Team established a sub-committee to assess the depth and breadth of
transportation and mobility needs in the county. The sub-committee developed and conducted surveys of employers,
service organizations and individuals in August and September 2006.
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In October 2006, the Core Team began work on the Deschutes County Public Transportation Plan. A new Steering
Committee was recruited to replace departing representatives of the Central Oregon Partnership. The Core Team
dedicated its November and December meetings to reach consensus on short and long-term public transportation
priorities to better serve the people and communities of Deschutes County. Meetings in April and May refined the
strategies and priorities to ensure the needs of special populations were fully considered and integrated. The following
plan reflects a consensus of the Core Team based on nearly 12 months of research and deliberations.
3. Vision, Principles and Goals
3.1 Vision Statement
The people and communities of Deschutes County are served by the improved coordination of existing transportation
services and the creation of a permanent system of public transportation.
The countywide system is safe, affordable, reliable, accessible, environmentally sound, flexible, efficient, responsive to
diverse transportation needs, and coordinated with regional transportation systems.
In short, transportation and mobility services in Deschutes County are fast, fair, flexible and frequent.
3.2 Guiding Principles
Deschutes County and its public and private partners shall adhere to the following guiding principles in pursuit of public
transportation goals. These principles reflect a holistic approach to the provision of transportation services and therefore
do not appear in any particular priority order:
1. Seek broad and diverse public involvement in the planning and implementation of public transportation policies,
programs and investments.
2. Avoid duplication of effort and leverage community investments by coordinating its public transportation
investments and programs with those of other local and regional governments, transportation service providers,
employers and community institutions.
3. Give priority to the transportation and mobility needs of special populations (the elderly, persons with disabilities
and persons who cannot afford to drive) and to persons seeking employment opportunities or transportation
options.
4. Build off of existing public transportation assets to advance the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan,
Transportation Systems Plan and other related County policies.
5. Seek investment and program opportunities that provide multiple benefits by providing access to medical and social
services, employment, businesses and personal services, education, recreation and cultural amenities.
6. Pursue adequate and sustained financing strategies to achieve the public transportation principles, goals and action
items set forth in this plan.
7. Establish measurable performance benchmarks and standards to guide and govern its public transportation
investments.
3.3 Planning Goals
This transportation plan represents an initial step to coordinate public transportation services to address the diverse
needs of people and communities in Deschutes County. The plan satisfies state and federal planning requirements that
link human services to transportation services. To that end, Deschutes County establishes the following initial goals for
transportation planning and coordination.
1. Identify present and future transportation needs for people who live, work, conduct business, attend school, seek
medical and social services, and recreate in Deschutes County.
2. Align transportation planning efforts with the goal of the Oregon Competitive Employment Project to expand and
develop transportation systems and services necessary for competitive employment of individuals with disabilities.
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3. Develop a shared vision for the ideal public transportation system for Deschutes County.
4. Identify steps to coordinate existing public transportation services and expand services to achieve the shared vision.
5. Prioritize coordination initiatives based on the needs that would be met and the potential for success.
6. Maximize the use of public transportation funds to leverage state, federal and private investments in public
transportation services.
7. Implement top priority coordination projects.
4. Resource Analysis
There are at least 36 different public transportation providers that operate in Deschutes County, including dial-a-ride
systems, public transit, school districts, cab companies, volunteer providers, inter-community providers, business
shuttles, and client shuttles. This number does not include an unknown number of church, assisted living vans, and
other private providers not inventoried through this project. Collectively, these transportation providers serve all of the
employment and residential centers of the County. However, the number of providers that provide services between
communities is limited and does not fully meet the needs of the county's public transportation users. Other specific gaps
and barriers related to the existing network of transportation providers were identified through this planning effort. A
summary of providers can be found in appendix C.
Additionally, an inventory of funding resources, other transportation resources, and administrative capacity are found in
appendix C.
5. Data Analysis and Needs Assessment
COIC and Oregon Solutions reviewed demographic, income and employment, and transportation data from the U.S.
Census and other sources to determine the community composition and trends related to special populations. A
resource analysis was conducted to determine levels of existing public transportation service, secured and available state
and federal funding resources, and administrative capacity within the county. Detailed assessment data are included in
this document as appendix B.
5.1 Demographic Analysis
Rapid and persistent growth has become a defining characteristic of life in Deschutes County. The US Census Bureau
reports that the County added more than 65,000 persons between 1990 and 2005. During this period the County added
more than 12,000 persons under age 18, more than 45,000 persons between 18 and 64 years old, and more than 7,500
person aged 65 and older.
This growth has increased demands on the County's transportation infrastructure. The Oregon Department of
Transportation (ODOT) reports that between 1994 and 2004 the average daily traffic volumes at seven key locations in
the county increased by 57%, an increase of more than 56,000 vehicles per day. The greatest increase in traffic
volumes occurred along Highway 97 at locations north of Redmond and near the intersection of Highway 97 and
Highway 20 (north of Mountain View Mall). ODOT predicts that traffic volumes will increase an additional 57% (88,100
vehicles per day) by 2024.
Noteworthy trends and statistics - Population data:
• Population growth rates continue to outpace state and national averages. See Appendix B, Table 1.1.
• Redmond was the fastest growing city in Oregon with a population over 10,000 for the time period from 2000
to 2006, with a growth rate of 74.3%. Bend was second over the same time period, with a growth rate of
44.7%. Sisters was the second fastest growing city of any size in Oregon from 2000 to 2006 with an 82%
growth rate, trailing Happy Valley (103.8%).
• Deschutes County's Hispanic population was the county's fastest growing ethnic group from 1990 to 2000,
though growth rates in the Hispanic population were lower than state and US averages. See Appendix B Table
1.4.
• The fastest growing age group from 1990 to 2000 was the 50-64 age group. This group increased at a higher
rate than Oregon and the US. The slowest growing age group is the Under 5 age group. See Appendix B,
Table 1.5.
• Deschutes County's senior population will increase as a percent of the county's total population - from 18.5% in
2000 to a projected high of 33.5% in 2040. Additionally, the numbers of 85+ residents will grow steadily. See
Appendix B, Table 1.7.
• Deschutes County's population is projected to continue growing at higher rates than state average over the
next 30 years. See Appendix B, Table 1.3.
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 7
Noteworthy trends and statistics - Income and Employment data:
• Deschutes County's average wage, per capita income and median household income are lower than Oregon and
US averages. See Appendix B, Table 2.1.
• A total of 13,761 Deschutes County residents lived below poverty levels in 2003, including 4,673 children. See
Appendix B, Table 2.3.
• Home prices increased sharply in Deschutes County from 2000 to 2006, at rates higher than neighboring
counties. See Appendix B, Table 2.4.
Noteworthy trends and statistics - Transportation data:
• Deschutes County worker mean travel time to work is lower than state and federal averages. See Appendix B,
Table 3.2.
• According to the U.S. Census, average travel time for commuters in Central Oregon has increased over the past
five years (53% of workers traveled 11 or more minutes to work in 2004, compared with 46.4% in 2000). See
Appendix B, Table 3.1.
• The region has seen an increase in workers traveling from one county to another for work from 1990 to 2000 -
with the increases being experienced in Crook and Jefferson counties. Deschutes County has the highest
percentage of their employees that reside within the county, and also imports more workers from the other
counties. Jefferson County had the largest number of residents who commuted to another county for
employment. See Appendix B, Table 3.3.
• According to the U.S. Census, carpool rates in Central Oregon are higher than Oregon or U.S. averages. Each
Central Oregon county increased carpool rates from 1990 to 2000, over a time period when the Oregon and
U.S. rates declined. See Appendix B, Table 3.5.
• The Central Oregon Workforce Housing Needs Assessment (Housing Works, 2006) results indicate that the
community with the highest percentage of workers coming from other communities is Redmond, with only
52.9% of Redmond workers residing in Redmond. Madras trailed Redmond slightly in terms of importing
workers (55.2% of Madras workforce lives in the community). Prineville had the highest percentage of workers
who also lived in the community (84.4%). See Appendix B, Table 3.4.
5.2 Survey of Transportation Service Demands
The Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project distributed surveys to businesses, organizations, employees,
and agency clients to better understand the changing demands for transportation services. The goal was to collect
information on commute patterns, workforce transportation challenges, client transportation challenges, and general
interest in utilizing inter-community transit services.
The project received 1,119 responses, including 983 surveys from employees of 17 employers in Deschutes County. The
major employee responses came from T Mobile (336 employee surveys), Columbia Aircraft (153 surveys), Deschutes
County (66 surveys), City of Bend (53 surveys), and Eagle Crest (53 surveys). In addition, the project received
responses from 27 employers, 17 agency/organizations, and 92 responses from the clients of 5 agencies in Deschutes
County, including COIC, Bend Metro Park and Recreation District, Oregon Employment Department, Oregon Department
of Human Services, and Deschutes County Mental Health.
Key Findings of Need:
• 45% of employees work in a different community than they reside...
• 520/a of employees said they would ride a bus or shuttle system between communities, while 29% were
undecided.
• 62% of manufacturing employees said they would ride a bus or shuttle system, which was the highest
percentage by sector grouping. The lowest sector grouping percentage was the professional and service sector,
with 45% responding that they would ride a bus or shuttle system between communities.
• 77% of employees who would ride a bus or shuttle between communities would ride to/from work. The second
highest destination was shopping at 29%. Manufacturing employees had the highest rate of interest in riding
to/from work (89%).
A bus or shuttle system between Bend and Redmond was the most popular inter-community route, with 38% c
the employees, 41% of the organizations and 30% of the clients identifying it as the highest priority route.
• Routes within Bend were the second highest priority, garnering 13% of employee responses, 11% of
organizations, and 22% of clients.
• Assuming the service could meet their transportation needs, 63% of employees would ride the service either
"daily" or "twice or more per week."
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 8
• 33% of employers said they have challenges in attracting or retaining employees due to transportation costs
and/or availability, while 63% said that they had no challenges.
48% of employers said that their employees have a need for a tri-county transportation system, with 7%
responding "maybe." 33% of employers said their employees do not need a tri-county transportation system.
• 76% of agencies/organizations said that their clients have transportation needs that are not served by existing
transportation services. These agencies estimated that 2,145 clients per month lack transportation.
72% of agency clients would ride a bus or shuttle system between communities, with 60% riding to
services/ medical appointments and 54% to shopping destinations.
5.3 Ana/ysis of Common Transportation Origins and Destinations
COIC staff implemented a brief survey of transportation and human service providers to identify common transportation
origins and destinations, and to identify where special populations need to travel but are unable to due to cost, lack of
service, or other reason.
Not surprisingly, common origins were most likely to be low-income neighborhoods and subsidized housing, nursing
homes, and continuing care facilities. The most commonly-cited destinations were medical facilities, grocery stores,
social service offices (e.g. DHS office), and employment assistance centers. Respondents noted that large places of
employment are also key destinations for special populations, but did not tend to identify individual locations.
Organizations submitting survey responses:
City of Bend Dial-A-Ride Oregon Department of Human Services Volunteer Program
Commute Options for Central Oregon Oregon DHS - Seniors and People with Disabilities
Deschutes County Mental Health Department Oregon DHS - Self Sufficiency Programs
Housing Works Oregon Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Neighbor Impact WorkSource Central Oregon
Oregon Employment Department
Origins and destinations maps can be found in appendix A, and a table of specific origin and destination responses are
included in appendix B
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1. Increase the number and frequency of coordinated public transportation services linking major cities and
transportation corridors
2. Increase the number of persons using coordinated public transportation services
3. Reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicle trips (SOV)
4. Reduce levels of air pollution
5. Increase the number of modes of transportation used by residents
6. Increase private and employer investments in transportation services
8. Action Items
The Core Team identified the following immediate action items that should be undertaken to implement this public
transportation plan:
1. Provide political and administrative leadership
a. Obtain the endorsement and active support of elected officials and professional staff
b. Pursue a funding strategy that leverages local, state, federal and private resources
c. Allocate available public and private resources to implement plan goals and priorities
2. Create a Public Transportation Advisory Committee
a. Develop partnership agreements with public transportation system stakeholders
b. Identify and support efforts to coordinate public and private investments in public transportation services
in Deschutes County and the region
c. Provide guidance and recommendations to elected public officials
d. Conduct public information and outreach, and facilitate public involvement
3. Build tools for a coordinated system of public transportation services
a. Conduct a comprehensive market analysis to inform investment and programming decisions
b. Development of a model agreement to coordination transportation service
c. Develop a coordinated approach to insurance, training, dispatch and other central support services
d. Develop a model process to attract new public and private investors and service partners
Appendix A.1 - Population and Employment Centers
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1. Demographics and Population
Total Population: 152,615 (Portland State University estimate, 2006)
Square miles: 3,018 (US Census,.2000)
Persons per square mile: 50.56
Population centers:
Bend: 75,290
Redmond: 23,500
Sisters: 1,745
Unincorporated: 52,080 (including La Pine)
Source: Portland State University Population Estimates, 2006)
Destination resorts in Deschutes County:
Sunriver
Eagle Crest
Black Butte Ranch
Pronghorn: A 640 acre resort under development between Bend and Redmond. 400 single family lots, 210 multi-
family units, two golf courses.
Proposed Destination Resorts in Deschutes County
Cascade Highlands - a 706 acre resort planned for development in southwest Bend. 379 single-family homes, 210
multi-family units, 300 room resort hotel and 15,000 square feet of retail space.
Caldera Springs - 390 acres, 300+ residential lots near Sunriver in south Deschutes County. The development will
include a 9 hole golf course, meeting facility, and restaurant.
Shevlin Park: A potential 370-acre destination resort with 1,500 homes, golf course and retail store on the northwest
side of Bend (project currently pending).
Thornburgh Resort: 1,000 home development west of Redmond. Three golf courses proposed.
Neighboring Destination Resorts
Brasada Ranch (Crook): An 1,800 acre resort under development, located south of Powell Butte and north of Alfalfa,
with 900 units on lots that will average 1/2 acre in size.
Seven Peaks/Remington Ranch (Crook): Located north of Powell Butte, between highways 126 and 26. The 2,100
acre destination resort will have three golf courses, 800 residential units, and employ 300 persons when completed.
Groundbreaking could take place in 2007.
Hidden Canyon (Crook): Located several miles east of Brasada Ranch, south of the community of Powell Butte. An
estimated 3,250 acres in size, with 2,450 houses and 1,225 overnight units planned.
Sources: Central Oregon Workforce Housing Report, Housing Works, 2006; the Bend Bulletin.
Camp Sherman/Metolius (Jefferson): Destination resort zoning in Jefferson County is limited to areas around Camp
Sherman on the Metolius River.
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 21
Deschutes
Jeffersoi
1.1 Population Information
Crook County
County
County
Population
1990
14,111
74,958
13,676
1993
15,300
86,800
14,900
1998.
16,650
104,900
17,400
2000
19,182
115,367
19,009
2002
20,200
126,500
19,850
2004
20,650
135,450
20,250
2005
„22,755
143,490
20,600.
2006
24,525
152,615
21,410
Source: Portland State University Center for Population Research...
Region Oregon
102,745
2,842,321
117,000
3,038,000
138,950
3,267,550
153,558
3,421,399
166,550.
3,504,700
176,350
3,582,600
186,845
3,631,440
198,550
3,690,505
Annual Population Growth Rate
Populatlon Change 1990-2000;
•5,071,
40,409
5,333-
Annual Growth Rate 1990-
2000
3.6%
5.4%
3.9%
Population, Change 2000-2006
5,343
37,248
2,401
Percent Change 2000-2006
27.9%
32.3%
12.6%
Source: U.S. Census Portland State Universit
y Center for Population Research
50,813 579,078
2.0%
44,992 269,106
22% 7.9%
1.2 City Populations
Bend.
Redmond•
Sisters
1990
20,447
7,165
708
2000.
52,029
13,481
959
2004
65.210
18,100
1,490
2005
.70,330
20,010
1,705 .
2006
75,290
23,500
1,745
Source: Potland State Universi
Center for Pop ulatlon Research
1.3 Forecast of Population Change (Local Coordinated Forecast)
2005
2010 '
2015'..
2020,,.-
2025 ,
Bend Urban Growth
Boundary
69,004
81242
91,158
100,646
109,389
Redmond Urban Growth
Boundary
19,249
23,897,
29,667
36,831
45,724
Sisters Urban Growth
Boundary
1,768
2306
2,694
3,166
3,747
Non Urban County
53,032 •
59,127
65,924,
73,502
81,951
County Total
143,053
166572
189,443
214,145
240,811
Source: Deschutes Count Coordinated Population Forecast
1.4 Race and Ethnicity
.1990
Total Population
White
Black
American Indian and Alaska Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
Hispanic
Dechutes '
Region
Oregon
County
74,958
102,745
2,842,321
73,343
97,124
2,636,787 ,
85
120
46,178
648
3,543...,:
38,496
444
553
69,269
..1,526
3,362
112,707
U.S.
248,709, 873
199,686,070
29,986,060
.1,959,234
7,273,662
22,354,059
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 22
Percent of Total Population, 1990
White
97.8%
94.5%
92.8%
80.3%
Black
0.1%
0,1%
1.6%
12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.90/4.
3.4%
1.4%
0.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
0.6%
0.5%
2.4%
2.9%
Hispanic
2.0%
3.3%
4.0%
9.0%
2000
Dechutes
Region
Oregon
U.S.
County
Total Population
115,367
153,558
3,421,399.
281,421,906
White
109,423
140,366
2,961,623
211,460,426
Black
222
280,
55,662
34,658,190
American Indian and Alaska Native
956
4,187
45,211
2,475,956
Asian or Pacific Islander
934
1,121.
109,326
10,641,833
Hispanic
4,304
8,758
275,314
35,305,818
Percent of Total Population, 2000,
White
94.8%
91.4%
86.6%
75.1%
Black.
0.2%
0.2%
1.6%
12.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
2.7%
1.3%
0.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander,
0.8%
0.7%
3.2%.
3.8%
Hispanic
3.7%
5.7%
8.0%
12.5%
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-6.2%
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0.1%
0.1%
0.0%
0.3%
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0.0%
-0.7%
0.0%
.0.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.2%
0.8%
0.9%
Hispanic
4.1%
3.6%
1.5 Age Groups by
Number and % of Total Population, 1990 to 2000
Deschutes,,.
Population 1990'
County
Reg
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Oregon
U.S.
Age
# %
#
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#
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#
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5185 6.9%.
7,602
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201,421
7.1%.
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7.4%,
5 to 17
14,140 18.9%
19,869
19.3%
522,709
18.4%
45,249,989
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18 to 29,
10 517 140%
14,764
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479,509
16.9%
48,050,809
9.3%
30 to 49
24,295 32.4%
31,815
31.0%
881,792
31.0%
73,314,332
,9.5%
50 to 64
10,423 13.9%
14,352
14..0%°
365,566
12.9%
32,498,383
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65 and up
10,398 13.9%
14,343
14.0%
391,324
13.8%
31,241,787
2.6%
Total 1990 74,958 100.0%
102,745
:'100.0%
2,842,321.
100.0%
248,709,743 .
1t-0.0%
Deschutes
Population 2000**
County
Reg
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Oregon
U.S.
Age
# %
#
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#
%
#
%
UNDER 5
7,074 6.1%
9,795
6.4%
223,005
6.5%
19,175,798
6.8%
5 to 17
21,509 18.6%
29,554
19.2%
623,521
18.2%
53,118,014
8.9%
18 to 29
16,153 14.0%
21,307
13.9%
561,734
16.4%
46,524,790
6.5%
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30 to 49
35,528
30.8%
45,912
29.9% ,
1,034,734
30.2%
85,751,319
.30.5%
50 to 64
20,014
17.3%
26,720
17.4%
540,228
15.8%
41,860,232
14.9%
65 and up
15,089
13.1%
20,269
13.2%
438,177.
12.8%
34,991,753.
12.4%
Total 2000
115,367
100.0%
153,557
100.0%
3,421,399
100.0%
281,421,906
100.0%
Change in Age Group 1990-2000; Total # Increase/Decrease a
nd Change in Proportion(%) of each Age Group
Deschutes
Cou
nty
Region
Oregon
U.S.
Age
#
%
%
#
%
#
%
UNDER 5
1,889
-0.8%
2,193
-1.0%
21,584
-0.6%
821,355
-0.6%
5 to 17,
7,369,
-0.2%
9,685
-0.10/6
100,812,
-0.2%.
7,868,025
0.7%
18 to 29
5,636
0.0%
6,543
-0.5%
82,225
-0.5%
(1,526,019)
-2.8%
30 to,49
11,233
-1.6%,-
1.4,097.
-1.1%`
152,942
-0.8%
12,436,987
1.0%
50 to 64
9,591
3.4%
12,368
3.4%
174,662
2.9%
9,361,849
1.8%
65 and up,
4,691
=0.8%
51926
-0.8%
46,853
-1.0%
3,749,966
-0.1%
Total
40,409
50,812
579,078
32,712,163
Growth Rate.of Age Groups 1990-2000
.
Deschu
tes Co.
Region
State of Oregon
United States
Age
#
#
%
#
%
UNDER 5
1,889
36.4%
2,193
28.8%
21,584
10.7%
821,355
4.5%
5 to 17.
7,369
52.1%
9,685.
48.7%
100,812
. 19.3%
7,868,025_
17.4%
18 to 29
5,636
53.6%
6,543
44.4%
82,225
17.1%
(1,526,019)
-3.2%
30 to 49,
111233
46.2%
14,097
44.3%
152,942
.17.3%
,12,436,987
17,0%
50 to 64
9,591
92.0%
12,368
86.2%
174,662
47.8%
9,361,849
28.8%
65 and,up
;
4,691;
45.1%
5,926
41.36/..
461853
12.0%
_ 3,249,966
12,0%
Total Population Increase
40,409
35.0%
50,812
33.1%
579,078
16.9%
32,712,033
11.6%
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1.6 Number and Percent (of age group) of Disabled Residents by Community 2000
Desch. River
2000
Bend..
Redmond .
Sisters,
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Woods
Terrebonne
Oregon
Population 5 to 20 Years
770(6.9%).
299(8.7%)
14(6.1%)
113(9.9%)
84(7.4%)
35(8.6%)
8.20%
.4,326.
1,296.'
105
855
Population 2116 64 Years
(1.7,50/6)
(20.8%)
(25.4%)
573(20.2%)
187(20.8%)
18%,
2,285
561
Population 65 Years and Older
(38.1%)
703 (40.9%)
46 (37.7%)
(46.4%)
167(39.7%)
81 (43.1%)
41.50%
_
. 1,529
Total
7,381 (15%)
2,298(17%)
165 (17%)...
(26%) `
824(17%)
303(20%)
17%
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1.7 Forecasts of Central Oregon's Senior Population 2005 - 2040
Area
Total
% increase % of T,. tal
Population 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84
85+ Total since 2005
Oregon Total
3,618,200 168,846 124,832 101,126 88,999 71,763
67,597 623,164 17.2':
Deschutes
County
139,994 7,567 5,815 4,221 3,499 2,533
2,257 25,893 18.51
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Tri-County Total,
181,520
COUNTY
TOTAL
33,955
18.7".;
Year 2010
Total
Area
Population
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Oregon Total
3,843,900
228,279• „
159,820:
112,772 .
85,347
67,733
76272
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17.2%
19.0°0
Deschutes
County
158,792
11,175
7,875
5,412
3,656
2,765
2,825
33,708
30.2%
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204,012
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21.2' p
Year 2015
Total
Area
Population
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Oregon Total
4,095,708
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:217,832 ;
. 145,136
95,840_..
65,626.1
81,172
%
868,076
39.3% `
21.2,.a
Deschutes
County
178,418
13,669
11,644
7,329
4,689
2,903
3,367
43,601
68.4%
24.4'6
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Tri-County Total
227,746
TOTAL
49,274
.45.1%
21.6"o
Year 2020
Total
Area
Population
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Oregon Total
.4,359,258
267;583 ,
251,301.
: 198,776
124,275,
74,495
_ 84,909
1,001,339
'.60;7%
23:0`b
Deschutes
, ,
County
197,150
15,216
14,157
10,820
6,359
3,738
3,842
54,133
109.1%
27.5' a
TRI=
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COUNTY
Tri-County Total .
_ 250,805
TOTAL
66,606
96;2%
26.6 '6
Year 2030
Total
Area
Population
60-64
65-69
7074
75-79
80-84
85+
Oregon Total
41891,225
26,1.1311 ,
253,683:
1237,821
201,646__
137,799
. , 1.19,971 .
1,212,234 _
94.5%
24.8` ro
Deschutes
County
229,933
15,524
15,621
14,568
11,409
7,494
6,071
70,686
173.0%
30.7'0
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Tri-County Total
293,560
TOTAL
. 86,238
154.0%
29.4'16,
Year 2040
Total
Area
Population
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Oregon Total
5,425,408.
297,787 :
268,516.
235,769,
208,589..
171,55t
, 2' 3,094
1,395,306..,
,,.123.9%
25.7'1o
Deschutes
County
257,088
18,646
17,838
14,925
12,729
10,356
11,644
86,138
232.7%
33.5 ro
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COUNTY
Tri-County Total,
331,734
TOTAL .
104,789
208.6%
31.6/0
Source: Office of Economic Analysis, Department of Administrative Services. State of Oregon, April, 2004
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Z Income and Employment
Deschutes
2.1 Income and Workforce
County
Region
Oregon
Average Annual Nonfarm Employment
2001
53,230
65,500,
1,593,600
2002
53,580
65,680
1,572,300
2003
54,687
66,898
1,563,650
2004.
58,487
71,285
1,595,683
2005
63,029
76,369
1,652,859
Source: Oregon Employment Department
Average Wage per Job
19.93
$20,652:
N/A
$23.654.
1995
$21,572
N/A
$25,399
1997
$22,882 .
N/A
$27,968
1999
$25,352
N/A
$30,340
2001
$27,089.
N/A
$32,655
2003
$29,118
$28,934
$34,446
2004 :
:$30;080.
$29,921..
_ $35,621
2005
$31,492
$31,238
$36,591
Source: Oregon Employment Department
Per Capita Personal Income
1999
$25,636
N/A
$2.6,481x. .
2001
$27,805
N/A
$28,507
2003 _
.$28,616;
$29,161
2004
$29,853
N/A
$30,561
Source: US Bureau of Economic Analysis; REIS
Median Household Income (Family of 4)
.2000
$41,600.
N/A
$46,000.
2001
$44,200
N/A
$47,800
2002 .
$45.000
N/A..
$48.900
2003
$54,200
N/A
$56,300
2004 ,
.,$57,800
:,N/A.
$58,600
2005
$57,800
N/A
$58,600
Source: 2005 Central Oregon Area Profile; Economic Develo merit for Central Ore
gon
Rates
Crook County
Dechutes County
Jefferson County
Oregon
1990,
6.8
5:4.
6.3
5.4,
1995
7.9
6.6
6.1
4.9
2000
7,.2
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5
5.1
2001
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6.4
6.8
6.4
2002
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7.6
6.9
7.6
2004
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6.4
7.3
2005
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6.1
2006
6
4.6
5.7
5.4
January, 2007
7.6
5.6
7.7
6.0
Us
5.6.
5.6
4.
4.7
5.8
5.5
5.1
5.0
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2.3 Poverty Rates, 1993-2003
Crook
Deschutes
Jefferson
Oregon
U.S.
Total Persons in Poverty
1993
1,759
9,712
2,732
406,722
39,264,811
1997
2,226
11,331
2,785
379,506
35,573,858
2000
2,357
11,561
2,692
361,280
31,581,086
2002
2,532
12,909
2,828
396,157
34,569,951
2003
2,496
13,761
2,845
423,918
35,861,170
Percent of Population in Poverty
1993
10.9%
10.6%
17.4%
13.2%
15.1%
1997
12.8%
10.6%
16.6%
11.6%
13.3%
2000
12.0%
9.6%
13.9%
10.6%
11.3%
2002
12.4%
10.0%
14.5%
11.3%
12.1%
2003 .
11.8%
10.3%.
14.4%
12.0%
12.5% .
Children Under 18 in Poverty
1993
614;
3,281
1,138
146,719
15,727,492
1997
854
4,291
1,127
134,932
14,113,067
.2000
876
4,008
1,264
127,544
11,587,118
2002
791
4,162
1,131
127,481
12,132,645
2003
919
4,673
1,278
147,433
12,865,806
Percent of Children Under 18 in Poverty
1993
14.0%
'14.7%
23.5%,
18.3%
22.7°/a
1997
18.6%
15.9%
23.0%
16.3%
19.9%
2000
17.6% - .
13.8%
22.3%:
15.1%
16.2%
2002
16.0%
13.8%
20.2%
15.1%
16.7%
2003
1.8.4%
15 2% ` -
224%.
17:4%
17.6%..
Poverty Statistics Source: US Census Bureau
2.4 Average Residential Home Prices
Crook
Bend
Redmond
Sisters..
Jefferson
2000
$95,753
$197,682
$124,696
$275,070
$91,108
2001,..•, : _ .
$106,524 _ •
,$208,097
.$136,481
$249,994-
$93,302
2002
$104,633
$225,866
$147,515
$279,057
;
$90,818
2003,
$111,434, .
$235;882 -
$162,377
" $317,400
$98,239 -
2004
$120,430
$271,457
$182,759
$358,066
$106,052
2005.
4154,906 `
$334,570"
$228,238
$449,979,
$131,493:
.2006.
.$212,173
$406,122.';
$292,268
$514,259
$170,228
% change 2000-2005
61.8%
69.2%
81.4%
63.6%
44.3%
change 2004-2005
28.6%,,
:23.3% , •
23. S%o
25.7%
24.0%
Median Home Prices
2000..
$88,200. -
:i`16.3,000.
$116,900
$232,000
$83,000
2001
$106,000
$168,950
$125,000
$235,000
$87,000
2002
$99,400.
$1831.5061
$135,125.
$247,070
$87,500.
2003
$105,450
$195,000
$148,567
$270,000
$95,000
2004.
$11,4 928
$227,500
$158,500
$308,500
$104,000.
2005
$149,275
$279,000
$198,818
$394,250
$133,500
2006
$195,500
$351,978
$262,749
$460,000
$165,080
% change 2000-2005
69.2%
71.2%
67.2%
69.9%
60.8%
% change 2004-2005
29.9%
23.0%
25.4%
27.8%
28.4%
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3. Transportation Data
3.1 Average Travel Time to Work - Region compared to Oregon
21 to 30
Work at
5 min, or less
6 to 16 min.
11 to 20 min.
min.
31 or more
home
Region - 2000
25.60%
21.70%
21.90%
14.50%
10.00%
4.70%
Oregon - 2000
16.60%,
17,20%' ,
29.80%
15.30%.
15.30%
4.20%
Region - 2004
23.30%
19.00%
31.90%
9.60%
11.50%
4.70%
Oregon - 2004
17.50%
14.70%.
32.50%
15.10%
. ,15.70%
4.50%
Source: Oregon Office of Economic Analysis -Oregon Population Survey
, 2004 and 2000
3.2 Mean Travel Time to Work by County - Measured in Minutes
Crook Deschutes Jefferson.. Oregon U.S..
2000 18.7 18.7 20.9 22.2 25.5
Source: US Census, 2000
3.3 Commuting to Another County
, 1990-2000
Crook
Deschutes
Jefferson
Share of Residents Commuting to Another County for Work,: 1990 and 2000
1990 14.00%
5.90%
15.70%
2000 19.60%
5.80%
24.40%.'
Share of Countys
Jobs Held by its
Residents -1990 and 2000
_
1990 84.90%
94.20%
.8710°/q.`
2000 84.50%
93.20%
85.50%
Source: Oregon Employment DepartmendUS .
Census.
Place of
3.4 Where Employees Live by
Community. 2006
Work
Place of.residence
Bend
Sisters
, .,.Redmond
Prineville
Madras
Culver;,
Metolius_
Bend
76.7%
19.3%
19.2%
3.5%
14.5%
0.3%
0.0%
Sisters
'3.80/q
63:0%.
0.7%
;0:1%'
1.0%`
0,0%0
0.0%; . ,
Redmond
10.0%
15.3%
52.9%
9.2%
7.3%
22.6%
0.0%
Prineville.
0.6%
11,
9%
84 4°!0 ' .
:,8,0%,1
3.0%
0.0%
Madras
0.9%
1.3%
3.2%
1.8%
55.2%
17.0%
0.0%
Culver
0.00' :
0,0% .
. 0.4%
0.4%
7,5%
53.T%
0.0%
Metolius
0.1%
0.0%
0.9%
0.4%
1.1%
3.4%
75.0%
La Pine.;
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1,3%
0.0%
,0.0%
Warm Springs
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
2.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Other
0.5% .
0.0%.
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
25.0%
# of Businesses Surveyed
44
8
15
27
17
7
1
# of Employees Surveyed
..2,337
192,
1,134
1,291
200
163
4
Source: Employer Survey, Central Oregon
Workforce Housing Needs Assessment, CORHA,
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 28
3.5 Carpool Rates - Workers 16 and Older
Crook Deschutes
Jefferson .
Oregon U.S.. .
1990 13.55% 12.60%
16.90%
12.76% 13.29%
2000 18.00% 13.10%,
19.40%
12.20% 12.20%
Source: US Census, 2000 and 1990
3.6. Oregon Average Gas Prices Since August, 2002
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Appendix C - Resource Analysis
Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project
a. Provider Inventory
This inventory is based primarily on the Transportation Resources Survey conducted by the Deschutes County
Transportation Coordination Project Steering Committee, as well as previous surveys and research conducted by
COIC. The goals of the resource analysis process include:
• To identify gaps in transportation service in the region
• To identify resources that are available as we begin working to create a coordinated community transportation
system
Following is a list of providers that provide services within Deschutes County:
Identified Deschutes County Transportation Providers
Operator
Class
Type of Service
Adventure Taxi Service
private
cab company
American Smile Transport
non-profit
client transport
Bend Area Transit
public
transit provider
Bend City Cab Company
private
cab company
Bend La Pine School District
public
student transport
Bend Metro Parks and Rec District
public
client transport
Black Butte Ranch Employee Shuttle
private
employee shuttle
Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon
non-profit
client transport
Central Oregon Breeze and Central Oregon
Airport Shuttle
private
bus company
Central Oregon Cabulance
private
cab company
Central Cascade Lines
non-profit
bus company
Central Oregon Charters
private
bus company
Central Oregon Community College
public
Student transport
Central Oregon Council on Aging
non-profit
Dial-A-Ride
COIC/Crook County
public
Dial-A-Ride
Central Oregon Parks and Rec. District
public
client transport
Central Oregon Resources for Independent
Living
non-profit
client transport
Columbia Aircraft Employee Shuttle
private
employee shuttle
Crook County Veterans Transport
public
client Shuttle
DHS Volunteer Services
public
client transport - volunteer drivers
Executive Limousine and Shuttle
private
cab company
Grant County Transportation District - People
Mover
public
general public
Green Energy Transportation and Tour
private
cab company
High Desert Express
private
cab company
High Desert Wheelchair Transport
private
cab company
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
non-profit
client transport - volunteer drivers
Interstate Tours
private
charter bus company
Mt. Bachelor Employee Shuttle
private
employee shuttle
Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon
non-profit
client transport
Owl Taxi
private
cab company
Neighbor Impact Head Start
non-profit
client transport
Redmond School District
public
student transport
Redmond Taxi
private
cab company
Residential Assistance Program
non-profit
client transport
Sisters School District
public
student transport
Sunriver Resort Employee Shuttle
private
employee shuttle
inter-community Providers: The following providers offer transportation services between Deschutes County
communities:
A. Sisters to Send.
• American Smile
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
S. Sisters to Redmond.
• Black Butte Ranch employee shuttle
• American Smile
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
C. Redmond to Bend.
• COCOA's Madras Dial-A-Ride offers service to Bend on Thursdays, with stops in Redmond en route
• Columbia Air employee shuttle
• Central Oregon Breeze
• Green Energy Transportation
• American Smile
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
D. Madras to Redmond.
• COCOA's Madras Dial-A-Ride offers service to Bend on Thursdays, with stops in Redmond en route.
• Central Oregon Breeze
• American Smile
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
E. Prineville to Redmond.
• COIC's Crook County Dial-A-Ride offers service to Redmond on Thursdays, with interconnection to the
COCOA service to Bend
• Crook County Veteran's Transportation
• Central Oregon Breeze
• American Smile
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 37
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
F. Prineville to Bend;
• Columbia Air employee shuttle
• Central Oregon Breeze (via Redmond)
• American Smile
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
G. La Pine to Bend:
• Sunriver Resort employee shuttle
• Central Cascade Lines
• COCOA Dial-a-Ride, once per week
• American Smile
• Bend City Cab
• Cascade Shuttle
• Central Oregon Cabulance
• High Desert Wheelchair
• Oregon Department of Human Services - Volunteer Services
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Cascades East Ride Center - Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
The Cascades East Ride Center (CERC) is a medical ride brokerage that provides non-emergency rides to Medicaid
eligible clients in Central Oregon. The CERC has a call center staff of four who schedule medical rides and perform
dispatch services for the Crook County Dial-a-Ride.
Breakdown of CERC for FY 2005-2006:
a. Total Number of Medical Rides - 32,391
Breakdown:
Stretcher Car - 84
Wheel Chair Vans - 10,222
Taxi Cabs - 22,058
Secured Transport - 27
b. Total Cost of Rides - $774,513
c. Average Cost per Ride (including administration) - $35.96
d. Administrative Capacity
COIC/CERC Call Center: The CERC Call Center provides computerized ride scheduling and dispatch services for the
Medical Ride Brokerage and the Crook County Dial-A-Ride system.
COIC/CERC Administration: The COIC provides transportation provider billing, transportation provider quality
assurance, and other associated administrative services for the Medical Ride Brokerage.
Commute Options of Central Oregon: Commute Options administers and helps start up several vanpool and
other "transportation demand management" services within Central Oregon.
Deschutes County: Deschutes County's STF Coordinator staffs the STF Committee, and provides STF reports (to
ODOT Public Transit Division) and fiscal administration.
e, Public Transportation Funding Sources
A variety of federal, state, and local funding sources can be used to implement public transportation projects and
programs. A brief description of each of the fund sources, along with project programming information is provided
below.
Federal Funding Programs
In August 2005, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:
A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) was signed into law. SAFEATEA-LU built on the initiatives established in the two
prior transportation legislation packages. Under these Acts, State and local governments were given more flexibility in
determining transportation solutions, whether transit, highways, or multimodal projects.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Funding
The Federal Transit Administration carries out the federal mandate to improve public transportation systems. It is the
principal source of federal assistance to help urban areas (and, to some extent, non-urban areas) plan, develop, and
improve comprehensive public transportation systems. The funding programs administered by the FTA include, but
are not limited to, the following:
Sections 53031530415305 Metropolitan & Statewide Planning
Section 5307 Large Urban Areas
Section 5309 Discretionary Capital Program
Section 5310 Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities
Section 5311 Rural and Small Urban Areas Program
Section 5311(b)(3) Rural Transit Assistance Program
Section 5311(c) Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program
Section 5316 Jobs Access and Reverse Commute Program
Section 5317 New Freedom Program
University Transportation Centers Program (TEA-21 5505)
A summary of these programs follows:
SECTION 5303 FUNDS- METROPOLITAN AND STATEWIDE PLANNING
Transit Section 5303 funds are part of the Transit Planning and Research Program. The Metropolitan planning funds
are allocated to states under a formula apportionment. Typically, the 5303 allocations are spent for transit planning
and coordination within metropolitan planning areas (areas with populations greater than 50,000). The match rate is
generally 80% federal, 20% state or local.
SECTION 5307 FUNDS - LARGE URBAN AREAS
The Section 5307 Formula Grant Program makes funds available on the basis of a statutory formula to all urbanized
areas in the country. For capital projects, the match rate is generally 80% federal, 20% state or local. Capital funds
are used for transit maintenance (e.g., replacing buses), as well as other projects. For operating assistance, the
match rate is 50% federal, 50% state or local. (Only Small Urban Areas - 50,000-200,000 population are allowed to
use 5307 for operations.)
SECTION 5309 FUNDS - DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL PROGRAM
The transit capital investment program (Section 5309) provides capital assistance for three primary activities: 1) new
and replacement buses and facilities, 2) modernization of existing rail systems, and 3) new fixed guideway systems
(New Starts). Congress fully earmarks all funding available through this program. The match for New Starts funding
is generally 80% federal, 20% local. Prior legislation required that at least 5.5% of the total funding allocation be
used in non-urbanized areas (have not confirmed whether this carried into SAFEfEA-LU).
SECTION 5310 FUNDS - ELDERLY PERSONS & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The Section 5310 program provides transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The funds
may go to private nonprofit organizations or to public bodies that coordinate service. Funds can continue to be used
for capital costs but acquisition of transportation services under contract, lease or other arrangements and state
program administration are also eligible expenses. Section 5310 funds are awarded on an annual competitive basis.
Capital projects are eligible for funding. The match rate is generally 80% Federal, 20% local.
SECTION 5311 FUNDS - RURAL AND SMALL URBAN AREAS
This program provides formula funding to states for the purpose of supporting public transportation in areas of less
than 50,000 population. It is apportioned in proportion to each State's non-urbanized population. Funding may be
used for capital, operating, State administration, and project administration expenses. Each state must use 15% of
its annual apportionment to support intercity bus service, unless the Governor certifies that these needs of the state
are adequately met. Projects to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act, or
bicycle access projects, may be funded at 90% Federal match. The maximum FTA share for operating assistance is
50% of the net operating costs.
SECTION 531103)(3) FUNDS - RURAL TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
The Rural Transit Assistance Program provides a source of funding to assist in the design and implementation of
training and technical assistance projects and other support services tailored to meet the needs of transit operators
in nonurbanized areas. This program has both State and national program components. The State program provides
an annual allocation to each State to develop and implement training and technical assistance programs in
conjunction with the State's administration of the Section 5311 formula assistance program. The national program
provides for the development of information and materials for use by local operators and State administering
agencies and supports research and technical assistance projects of national interest. There is no Federal
requirement for a local match.
SECTION 531 1(c) FUNDS- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS
The purpose of this program is to provide public transportation on Indian reservations through a set aside of Section
5311 Program funds for direct grants to Indian Tribes. Allocations of these funds and terms and conditions for
awarding grants are to be determined after outreach to stakeholders.
SECTION 5316 FUNDS - JOBS ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE
The twofold purpose of the JARC program is (1) to develop transportation services designed to transport low-income
individuals to and from jobs, and (2) to develop transportation services for residents of urban centers and rural and
suburban areas to suburban employment opportunities. Emphasis is placed on projects that use public transportation
services. The Federal/local share is 50/50.
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 44
SECTION 5317 FUNDS - NEW FREEDOM PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to encourage services and facility improvements to address the transportation needs
of persons with disabilities that go beyond those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Funds will be
allocated through a formula based upon the population of persons with disabilities in each state. Funds can be used
for capital and operating costs. This is a new program and the rules specifying its uses have not been finalized.
Final guidance states all projects funded with New Freedom must be NEW services AND go beyond the minimum
stands of the ADA.
UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION CENTERS PROGRAM (TEA-21 55051
Grants for university transportation research are awarded to non-profit institutions of higher learning by the Research
and Special Programs Administration. This program focuses on the transfer of knowledge relevant to national, state,
and local issues, and builds professional capacity of the transportation workforce. Research and education activities
address transportation planning, analysis and management, with special emphasis on increasing the number of
highly skilled individuals entering the field of transportation. Participating universities conduct basic and applied
research, education programs that include multidisciplinary course work and participation in research, and ongoing
programs of technology transfer that make research results available to potential users. The Federal share is 50%.
Portland State University is a designated University Transportation Center. There may be opportunities for planning
and research assistance projects in central Oregon.
State Funding Programs
STATE SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION FUND (STF)
ODOTs Public Transit section administers a *discretionary grant program derived from state cigarette tax revenues
that provides supplementary support for elderly and disabled transportation services. A competitive process has been
established for awarding STF discretionary funds. STF funds are programmed on an annual basis.
*Discretionary Grant Program
Biennial solicitation for mainly capital projects that benefit seniors, people with disabilities, and low income
individuals. Public Transit Division distributes 5310, New Freedom, ]arc, STF discretionary (portion not formula),
Intercity, and 5311 capital funds through this program.
Seventy five percent of the annual STF funding is distributed using a population-based formula to each transportation
district or the county if there is not a district, and to Indian Tribes. These recipients are the STF Agencies and act as
the governing body of their portion of the STF.
Section 5311 is also distributed on a formula basis to general public systems.
Local Options
PROPERTY TAXES
Local property taxes can be used to fund various transportation services, including public transportation services. The
property tax caps imposed by Measure 5 may limit the ability to use this funding source.
FAREBOx REVENUE
Farebox revenues can help cover a percentage of the operating expense of a transit system.
TRANSIENT ROOM TAX
Many communities in central Oregon levy a tax on gross room receipts on hotel/motel rooms. These funds could be
used to fund public transportation services.
PAYROLL TAX
Payroll taxes are used in some areas to support public transportation operations.
FRANCHISE FEES
Many communities in central Oregon charge franchise fees to various utilities that use public right-of-way. These
revenues could be used to help fund public transportation services.
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 45
Appendix D - Project Participants
Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project
Last Name
First Name
Organization
Alsbury
Rose
La Pine Chamber of Commerce
Arnold
Chuck
Bend Downtowners Association
Azbell
Tom
Central Oregon Council on Aging
Baney
Tammy
Deschutes County Commissioner
Belzer
Barbara
Interfaith Action for Justice
Blanco
Osmar
T-Mobile
Bryce
Robert W.
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach
Coleman
Sherrin
Oregon Department of Transportation
Curley
Kim
Commute Options of Central Oregon
Daly
Mike
Deschutes County Commissioner
Daniele
Gary
WorkSource Central Oregon Disability Navigator
Deke
Tyler
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
DeVoney
Mark
Oregon Department of Transportation
Drew
Kathy
Deschutes County Mental Health
Etzel
Richard
Interfaith Action for Justice
Farrell
Lynne
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Flood
Allan
Bend Community Action Team
Friend
Karen
Cascades East Ride Center/COIL
Gardner
Lin
Oregon Department of Human Services
Gerachty
Patty
Oregon Department of Human Services
Harrison
Wendy
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services/COIC
Horton
Don
Bend Park & Recreation
Jorgensen
Steve
Deschutes County
Lewis
Lupita
Central Cascade Lines
Lewis
Ray
Central Cascade Lines
Mallea
Janet
Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living
Maszk
Carol
Central Oregon Council on Aging
Mills
Cheryl
Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Minisce
Jessica
Express Personnel
Monson
Jeff
Commute Options of Central Oregon
Morris
Roy
Oregon Employment Department/Veterans Rep.
Nielson
Jeff
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Ornelas
Heather
Bend Area Transit
Otteni
Kristi
La Pine Community Action Team
Parsons
Ron
Oregon Department of Human Services
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 46
Last Name
First Name
Organization
Patterson
Michael
City of Redmond
Peterson
Gary
Redmond School District
Prince
Bud
Redmond Economic Development
Rexford
John
Bend-La Pine School District
Ruel
Nancy
La Pine Community Action Team
Russell
Peter
Deschutes County Community Development
Sande
Eric
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Schindel
Mark
Old Farm District Neighborhood Association
Schmidt
Mike
Bend Chamber of Commerce
Shaber
Kendell
Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families
Sharp
Yesenia
Bend Community Action Team and Latina Leadership,
Education and Cultural Center
Spreadborough
Andrew
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Stein
Eileen
City of Sisters
Stevens
Lindsey
Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living
Thom
Laurie
Redmond Community Action Team
Timchak
Karen
Central Oregon Partnership
Trego
Judy
Community Action Team of Sisters
Tucker
Lynda
Central Cascade Lines
Ure
Judith
Deschutes County Administration
Van Der Hyde
Dinah
Oregon Department of Transportation
Vizzini
Dan
Oregon Solutions
Weeber
Bob
Opportunity Foundation
White
Jeff
Central Oregon Coalition for Access
Wilson
Darrel
Opportunity Foundation
Zinkraf
Gene
Central Oregon Community College
Deschutes County Coordinated Human Services Public Transportation Plan Page 47
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Administrative Worksession Meeting of June 13, 2007
Use "tab" to move between fields, and use as much space as necessary within each field. Do not leave any f Ids
incomplete. Agenda requests & backup must be submitted to the Board Secretary no later than noon of the
Wednesday prior to the meeting to be included on the agenda.
DATE: June 5, 2007
TO: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Judith Ure, Administrative Services, 541-330-4627
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Accept Central Oregon Mediation as the eligible grantee to receive Oregon Community Dispute
Resolution Program funds.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? No.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Every two years, the Oregon Office for Community Dispute Resolution (OOCDR) makes funds
available through the Community Dispute Resolution Grant Program. These funds are disbursed to
eligible local community dispute resolution programs through a publicly advertised application process
coordinated by the affected counties in partnership with OOCDR. On March 28, 2007, the Deschute
and Crook County Boards of Commissioners adopted a joint resolution to participate in the program
and to engage in a selection process to award grant funds. That process has now been completed and
Central Oregon Mediation has been identified by the OOCDR as the agency eligible to receive grant
funds for the purpose of providing dispute resolution services in Deschutes and Crook Counties. Th(
attached letter from OOCDR documents the results of the application process and requests Board
acceptance of the selection.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None. Funds totaling $36,712 will be disbursed by the OOCDR directly to the grantee.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Officially accept Central Oregon Mediation as the eligible grantee to receive OOCDR funds for
services provided in Deschutes County.
ATTENDANCE: Judith Ure, Management Analyst.
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
N/A
0 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
School of Law
May 16, 2007
Carrie Heltzel Crook County Board of Commissioners
Administrator Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
c/o 1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200
Bend, OR 97701-1960
Attention: Judith Ure
RE: 2007-2009 Community Dispute Resolution Grants
Dear Board of Commissioners:
I am pleased to inform you that the Oregon Office for Community Dispute Resolution
has completed its review of applications for grant funding under the Oregon Community
Dispute Resolution Program Rules. The eligible program in your County is:
■ Central Oregon Mediation, Inc.
At this point we ask that the County Board of Commissioners take action to officially
select the eligible grantee to receive OOCDR funds on or before June 15th and that you
notify me once that action has been taken.
After I receive notice of your selection, I will work directly with the eligible applicant to
sign a grant agreement and award the grant. A copy of the grant agreement will be
provided to you. The grant agreement will be subject to authorization of ongoing
funding by the 2007 Legislature.
These grants help make it possible to educate the citizens of Oregon about mediation and
assist them in finding effective ways to resolve their disputes peacefully. Thank you for
your cooperation with and support of these efforts.
Sincerely,
Carrie Heltzel, Adminio
Oregon Office for Community Dispute Resolution
cc: Julie Sorick, Executive Director, Central Oregon Mediation
OREGON OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION
1515 Agate Street, 1221 University of Oregon, Eugene OR 97403-1221
T (541) 346-1623 F (541) 346-1564 http://oocdr.uoregon.edu
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADMINISTRATION
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May 2, 2007
Judith Ure
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1 130 NW I larriman
Bend, OR 97701
Dear Ms. Ure:
I am enclosing; the Central Oregon Mediation's Oregon Office for Convnunity Dispute
Resolution (OOCDR) funding application for Crook, and Deschutes Counties for the 2007-2009
biennium.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and the OOCDR to provide mediation
services to the citizens ol'Central Oregon.
]'hank you for your continued support of community mediation in Central Oregon.
Sincerely,
Sorick
utive Director
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Community Dispute Resolution Center
1029 NW 14th Street
Bend, OR 97701
541 383-0187
www.centralorego nmedi atio n. com
2007-2009 Program Information Sheet
Program County Crook County and Deschutes County
Program Name Central Oregon Mediation, Inc.
Program Address 1029 NW 14'h Street, Bend, OR 97701
Phone 541-383-0187 Fax: 541-318-6265 _
Program Contact (name, title, and phone number)
Julie Sorick, Executive Director - 541-383-0187
Applicant Status:
Government entity name:
Umbrella nonprofit organization name:
State registration number:
Federal tax exemption number
Program Budget Summary:
OOCDR Funds Requested
Central Oreuon Mediation, Inc_
26597
93-1247063
Deschutes: $ 36,712
Crook: $ 6,823
If awarded, this grant will constitute what percentage of applicant's total budget'? Deschutes 16%
Crook 23%
Matching Funds Requirements:
First grant year - 10% of the OOCDR grant amount fbr that year; second year - 25%; third year 50%;
fourth year - 75%: and fifth year and beyond - 100% (see OAR 718-020-0050)
Applicant is current or former OOCDR grantee? Yes X No
If yes, identify grant periods and amount of OOCDR grant funds awarded:
County FY 98-99 FY 99-00 FY 00-01 FY 01-02 FY 02-03 FY 03-04 FY 05-0 7
Deschutes 14,000 15,595 15,596 20,410 20,930 36,900 38,172
Crook 2,361 2,361 2,410 3,180 3,450 7,094
Identify matching percentage needed: 2005-2006:100% 2006-2007: 100%
Part C. Narrative:
1. Mission Statement and Goals
The mission of the Central Oregon Mediation (COM) is "to provide alternative dispute resolution services
and education on conflict management skills to the citizens of Central Oregon." To carry out this mission,
COM strives to provide both mediation services and educational services to the cone nunity. We strive tm a
community approach, using an all-volunteer mediator roster and holding mediations in community locations
near those individuals who are seeking services. Our services to individuals are offered with no Im, \Qt i
contributions accepted and always appreciated. Another important program objective is to keep resoluti m in
the hands of the disputing parties and out of the hands of the already overburdened police departments, ( ity
and county governments, and/or the court system.
COM's goals for educational services are to provide basic and advanced training of volunteer mediators and
public education on conflict resolution to the general public- The program began by giving COM orient,ition
to existing, trained court mediators. In addition, COM conducted and continues to conduct basic mediat on
training as needed and advanced in-service training several times per year. Our community education
classes have been conducted in several forums and are being developed as requests to our program. We have
offered and will continue to offer classes to neighborhood associations, homeowner's groups, habitat Ibi
humanity clients, Family Empowerment Program clients, and juvenile department affiliated youth. Son e of
the topics that we have offered include basic and advanced communications skills, , conflict managemen
organizational conflict management, These goals are the same for the entire Deschutes and Crook Counties.
2. Description of Services
COM proposes to provide mediation services and educational services as stated in OAR 718-020-0020 it the
following means:
a. COM's goal is to provide access to community mediation to every citizen in the counties we sere.!.
Our objective is to create an infrastructure of volunteers in each community that is identifiable wi It
alternative dispute resolution and able to represent COM's services and access to services. Our
objective is to create an ongoing recognition of the mediation process and COM by offering
community education through social service groups, private, government and public organization:.
b. COM attempts to address problems related to community growth and development, neighborhood
issues related to noise, animals, and traffic, and other general issues related to financial, family,
interpersonal, landlord/tenant, consumer/business, property, land use, school, workplace, living
arrangements, pre-citation, pre-filing, as well as issues that are non-legal in nature. In addition, w
provide small claims mediation for the local Deschutes County Justice Court.
c. Recruitment of volunteers for COM is done by media releases, discussion at events and presentations
and active recruitment by staff and board by personal invitation. Volunteers taking the Mediation
Training Class, submit an application that is screened and or interviews conducted prior to
acceptance. All Mediators accepted into the program have a basic background check conducted.
Alter completion of the Mediation Training, all volunteers are required to observe two or more
mediations, then mentored with an experienced Mediator in a co-mediation model. The community
volunteers who work with our program serve the community as COM board members, advisory
committee members, case development and office assistants, and they provide mediation and
facilitation services. The role ofvolunteers and volunteer mediators is crucial to the operation of'( ur
program.
d. Our program's proposed geographic area ofservice is Deschutes and Crook Counties.
e. The number of people in Deschutes County is 141,382 and Crook County is 22,067 based on 200.Census.
f. Based on the statistics from the previous years, growth in the community, and steady increase in case
load, we anticipate serving approximately 1500 people with mediation and educational services in the
coming year.
g. Our program handles the following types of disputes: neighborhood issues related to noise, animals,
traffic, small claims, financial, family, interpersonal, landlord/tenant, consumer/business, property,
land use, school, workplace, living arrangements, pre-citation, pre-filing, as well as non-legal in
nature. Mediation services are provided to the general public, public agencies, community
organizations, the business community, and any other groups or individuals requesting services !or
which community mediation services are appropriate.
h. The number of cases that we expect to handle in 2007 is approximately 280
I . We offer table mediation, conciliation, phone mediation (in rare instances), and facilitation services.
j. We average one to lour citizen education class per quarter.
k. Our program goal is to offer a quarterly, 2-hour volunteer training on advanced mediation skills
training.
1. The role of COM in the community is that of a non-profit organization. As such, generally, we do
not offer duplicative services. In addition, we have a screening process that determines
appropriateness for our program. Instances where this may apply would be where a threat of violence
exists, where court restraining orders are in effect, or if the applicant is seeking services other th; n
mediation (such as counseling or legal advice).
m. Our program office is ADA accessible. In addition, we offer mediation sessions at locations tha,.
are accessible and appropriate for the parties involved.
3. Orijanizational Structure
The COM is a private non-profit organization with a ten-member Board of Directors. The Board has fiscal
and progranunatic oversight of the organization. The program currently has two paid employee, an
Executive Director and a Volunteer Coordinator. The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of
Directors. The Director oversees all aspects of intake, case development and mediation services, serves as
liaison to the Board, promotes the program, coordinates with referring agencies, obtains funding, and
performs administrative tasks. The Volunteer Coordinator coordinates volunteers, participates in case
development and coordinates mediations. COM currently has 55 volunteer mediators. Mediations are
conducted primarily by volunteers. Both statfinembers have completed the 32 hour Basic Mediation
Training. Volunteers also help provide community education programs and outreach presentations. See
allached organizational chat-1.
4. Mediator Recruitment
Volunteers are recruited through news releases, public services announcements, and with educational
presentations. Such announcements are issued prior to a basic training being conducted. Trainings are
conducted as the need for volunteer mediators dictates. Several of our volunteers are willing and able to
travel within the region in order to conduct mediations.
5. Mediator Trainine
We conducted a Mediation Training in March of 2007. The basic 32-hour training is offered to new
mediators who will be volunteering for the program with only a fee for materials. The training curricula n
meets the standards set forth by ODRC in 718-020-0070. The basic mediation curriculum is established vith
the trainer prior to the training, and always includes opportunities for role play, conflict management and the
nature and causes of conflict, communication and negotiation techniques, mediation practice and process
mediation ethics, confidentiality, and program practices.
In terms of the apprenticeship program, newly trained mediators first observe two or more mediations. .Uer
they complete observations, they are paired with an experienced co-mediator for their first mediations. We
have a roster of 32 experienced "mentor" mediators - those who are not only excellent mediators, but ar
skilled at sharing information and giving feedback. The Director can be present ibr briefing and debricling
with new mediators and their mentors when possible. Once the new mediator feels comfortable in their role,
they may be paired with any mediator on the program roster. Since our program uses a co-mediation rn.)del
primarily, peer accountability is expected.
Prior to being a volunteer with COM, all mediators are provided with a Mediator Handbook--an index o '
information for the new volunteer mediator. The Handbook includes program description and policies for
training, ethics, and confidentiality; program forms; Board, staff and mediator rosters.
It is COM policy that all mediators keep their skills honed by attending at least two 2-hour trainings eve ry
year. COM thereby ensures that quality services are provided to all clients. The Board of Directors is
committed to providing both basic and advanced training opportunities to volunteers at no cost. Topics for
in-service are chosen based on input from mediators and needs of staff Failure to attend an annual in-
service training results in a volunteer being `inactive' on our roster until they attend another training. This
policy helps us keep up with normal attrition. Our in-service trainings are also open to other volunteer
mediators in the community, such as those affiliated with the court programs. In this way, our program I as
actually recruited trained, skilled volunteer mediators.
6. Publicity and Outreach
COM's public information program consists of media releases, advertising through public service
announcements, radio and classified ads, public speaking to both general and targeted groups, and
interagency partnerships. Various television news and information broadcasts, radio interviews, public
service announcements, and newspaper articles have appeared which have increased local awareness of
COM services and volunteer opportunities. Board members, staff, and volunteers make numerous
presentations to local government groups and staff, professional associations, non-profit, and service
organizations. Additionally, informal partnerships have been established with local public agencies for
referrals from law enforcement and other regulatory departments. Printed brochures and cards are widely
distributed by law enforcement officers, public agencies, private non-profit agencies, and outreach
coordinators.
a. We publish press releases as the need dictates-when we have an event or activity that warrants a
publicity or press releases.
b. We offer between four to eight outreach presentations annually in each county.
c. We have a new website, wlvw.centralrn-e()onmediat.ion_com that provides information on mediation
services and the process and how to access. It is interactive and we receive many e-mails requesting
services or information. Our site comes up in the first 5% of search engines for mediation in centr tl
Oregon.
7. Personnel
See enclosed personnel policies and resume.
8. Evaluation
a. Annual protlraro evaluation plans: There are several ways that we evaluate our program and
services annually. We ask our volunteers to evaluate basic and in-service trainings that we conduc .
as well as to give us input on future training topics. We host an annual program for community
partners, including funding partners and referral agencies. At these gatherings, we share program
updates and statistics and get feedback on how we're doing and future directions. We also ask our
community partners hove we can better serve (lie conurnmity. Our goals for FY07-09 include:
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increasing public awareness about our program, increasing referrals and case load, expanding of r use
of volunteers, diversifying funding sources, and increasing community education programs. Wr are
interested in providing our services to more citizens in the region by diversifying our services and
increasing outreach efforts. While most agencies have a theoretical understanding of what we do and
support our program, regular contact and reminders results in more referrals. We are seeking; funds
from new sources, including foundations and local govertunents in the region. COM is always
interested in seeking ways to better and more effectively evaluate program services.
b. Client Satisfaction determinant:
1. Sample Copies of Exit surveys/evaluations-Enclosed.
2. How grantee will conduct surveys-- COM asks all mediation participants to complete a
exit survey at the end of their mediation. Individual results are often shared with the
particular mediators involved; collective results are tabulated for our internal review, and
sometimes shared with fenders and others interested in our program..
3. How survey process has been coordinated with OOCDR-- COM is willing to participate
with the OOCDR in the development of additional methods for evaluating our dispute
resolution services in the community.
4. Compilation of aggregated responses-COM is willing and able to provide a
comprehensive document that substantiates client satisfaction questionnaires.
c. Board and Director Performance Evaluation
The COM Board of Directors participates in an annual board retreat usually in September. As par of
this retreat, the board reviews the board manual that has been created specifically for COM. As p, rt
of this manual, there is a section of non-profit board involvement, responsibilities, dirties and
obligations. In addition, there is a segment regarding board training. The manual also includes an
evaluation piece for board members. The Executive Director undergoes an annual review/evaluation
by the board President and/or Executive Committee.
9. Affirmative Action Statement
It is the policy of the COM to assure that employment and client services are provided without regard to
race, religion, sex, color, age, disability, or national origin.
10. Other Information Required
N/A
Part D. Letters of support (enclosed)
Part E. Budget (Enclosed)
Part F. Written Agreement of Collaboration:
(,'OM is the only program applying for OOCDR funds for the 05-07 biennium. There is a clear delineation of
cases between COM and the Court Mediation Program for small claims and TED cases through Circuit
Court. We handle these cases before people file in court; the court program handles the cases after people
file in court. We each refer cases to the other program when appropriate. COM is beginning to get a 1-ew
referrals from small claims court when the plaintiff wishes to resolve the matter before the court date, wh :;h
is currently about 4 months after the filing date. Mediation agreements reached through COM in these ca: -s
can be entered into the court record to close the court case if the parties wish.
Part G. Consent to Mediate/Confidentiality Statements:
a. Applicant's written notice that mediation is voluntary
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b. "Consent to Mediate" including voluntary statement--enclosed
c. "Confidentiality Agreement"--enclosed
ATTACHMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES - PART 3.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
PART 8.
PERSONNEL POLICY
STAFF INFORMATION
PART 8. - b.
CLIENT SATISFACTION - EVALUATION
PART 8. - c.
BOARD EVALUATION
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OWNERS
Board of Directors
Executive Director
Volunteers
COM PERSONNEL POLICIES
(Amended - August 2004)
INTRODUCTION
'1'licse personnel policies have been prepared to give you basic information on the policies, rules,
procedures and benefits at COM. They are intended to provide sound principles defining the
relationship between employees and COM. The Board of Directors of COM has responsibility
for the development and updating of the Personnel Policies. They become effective after
adoption by the Board of Directors of COM. Exceptions may be made to the policies only upon
approval of the COM Board of Directors.
The policies and benefits described herein are not intended to be conditions of employment.
This personnel policy manual does not constitute an employment contract, expressed or implied.
These policies cannot anticipate every situation or answer every question about employment. In
order to maintain necessary flexibility in the administration of policies and procedure, COM
reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate these policies and benefits, in whole or in part,
without prior notice, when such action is necessary.
It is important thai all employees understand the terms and conditions of their employment
status. COM is not able to guarantee or promise employment for any specific length of time.
COM practices employment-at-will. This means that each employee enters into employment
with COM on a voluntary basis and is free to resign at any time for any reason. Employment-at-
will also means that COM is free to end the employment relationship with any employee at any
time, as long as state or federal law does not prohibit the cause for termination.
These personnel policies will supplement any personnel policies established by COM's payroll
service. This edition of the COM Personnel Policy Manual supercedes all previous policies,
procedures and benefits of COM, both oral and written and all past practices.
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
Regular Tull Time
A regular lull tune employee works 32 hours per week and is eligible for all employee benefits
as described in this manual.
Re,ular Part Time
A regular part tu»e employee works less than 32 hours per week, and may be eligible for pro-
rated benefits.
Tcm rar}.
A temporary employee is hired for a special project, and for a short-tern period. A temporary
employee may work any number of hours a week, but is not eligible for employee benefits.
Non-Exempt / Exempt
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act specifies criteria for categorizing jobs as exempt and non-
exempt based on the salary and wages of a job in conjunction with its duties.
Nun-exempl: an employee who is paid on an hourly basis and is subject to the minimum wage
and overtime pay provisions. Such positions do not meet the criteria for exemption established
by federal law. Exempt: an employee who is paid on a salary basis; and is exempt from
minimum wage and overtime pay provisions. Such employees are expected to devote time as
needed to complete assigned responsibilities. This classification includes executive,
professional, and administrative positions that meet the criteria established by federal and state
law.
2. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race,
religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental handicap. COM will abide
by all federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
3. PERSONNEL FILES
COM will establish and maintain a personnel file for each employee. The employee has the right
to review the content of this file and to receive a copy of the contents. Personnel files should
contain at least the following:
1. Employment application or resume
2. Performance evaluations
3. Signed copy of confidentiality policy, employee confirmation sheet
4. Other uiformation regarding staff development, problem resolution procedures, worker's
compensation claims, etc.
4. ATTENDANCE
Attendance on the job is important to our operation. Frequent or unexplained absence from
work, or tardiness in reporting for work will seriously impair the value of services to COM. If
you must be absent, however, because of illness, accident or other unavoidable causes, be sure to
telephone or otherwise advise your supervisor as soon as possible.
5. HOLIDAY PAY
Regular full tint employees are given paid tune off for nine and one half holidays per year.
These are:
New Year's Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day and the Friday alter 't'hanksgiving
Day on Christmas Eve
Christmas Dm"
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If a paid holiday falls on a weekend, the employee will get the previous or follownng work day
off. Part time employees do not receive holiday pay. New employees must be employed at least
two full weeks before the week in which a holiday falls in order to receive holiday pay.
6. PAID LEAVE
Regular- iull-time employees will accrue leave as follows:
Length of Employment Vacation Da s/Year Sick Da vs/Year Personal Leave/Year
0-4 years 10 7 2
5`" year and beyond 15 7 2
Part time employees working at least 20 hours per week will accrue paid leave in the same
manner as a full time employee but on a prorated basis on the number of regularly scheduled
hours per week.
Full time employees will accrue vacation time at a rate of six and two-thirds (6 2/3) hours per
month for a total of eighty (80) hours per year for each of the first four years. For the fifth year
and beyond, vacation time will accrue at ten (10) hours per month for a total of 120 hours per
year. Accrued vacation leave shall not exceed thirty (30) days. Any unused vacation time will be
paid at the time of termination of employment based on the applicable salary rate. Any accrued
vacation time cannot be taken durung the first 90 days of employment.
Sick Leave will accrue at a rate of four and two-thirds (4 2/3) hours per month 1br an annual
maximum of 56 hours. Sick heave may be accrued from year to year, but in no event shall an
employee be compensated for accrued Sick Leave at the time of employment termination. Sick
leave may be taken at any time following date of employment subject only to the amount of
leave that has accrued. Personal Leave of 2 days per year is available during the first year of
employment and each year thereafter. Unused Personal Leave accrued expires on the
employment anniversary date.
7. HEALTH INSURANCE - COM does not offer a health plan. Health benefits may be
arranged on an individual basis.
8. UNPAID LEAVE
All requests for time off 1br which the employee does not have sufficient paid leave time accrued
must be submitted to the employee's supervisor ur writing. Such request will be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
9. WORK DAY - A standard work day for regular full time employees in most instances is eight
working hours and one hour off for lunch. However, work for exempt employees may involve
irregular schedules and evening and weekend work to carry out assigned duties.
10. PAY PERIOD
Employees will be paid every two weeks. Each employee must turn in a signed time card in
accordance to the procedures established by CONVS payroll service.
11, PAY ADVANCE - An employee may request a salary advance for personal emergencies in
an amount up to the amount earned through the date of the request.
12. OVERTIME PAY
Hourly (i.e. non-exempt) employees will receive overtime pay at the rate of time and one half for
hours worked aver 40 hours in each work week. Time paid but not worked, such as holiday pay,
or personal leave pay shall not be included when computing the hours worked for overtime pay.
13. FLEXTIME
Flextime is used when an employee works a modified work schedule to accommodate job
demands (e.g. evening meetings) or the employee's personal needs (e-g. child care
arrangements). Flexti ne is encouraged and should be arranged with the employee's supervisor.
14. PAYMENT AFTER TERMINATION OR RESIGNATION
Those employees who decide to resign from COM are asked to give at least two weeks notice.
Employees who resign and provide COM at least two days notice (excluding weekends and
holidays) shall immediately be paid upon termination of work all amounts owing to the
employee for time worked and all accrued personal leave pay, if any for the current year.
Employees who resign and fail to give at least two days notice (excluding weekends and
holidays) shall be paid amounts owing to employee within five (5) days of employee's last day
of work or at the employee's next scheduled regular pay day, whichever occurs first.
15. TRAINING AND CONFERENCE, ATTENDANCE
Employees are encouraged to participate in training and conferences to enhance their skills and
knowledge. Participation in these opportunities will be determined on the basis of value to the
employee and to the organization, as well as consideration of merit, seniority, and tine
organization's training budget. The employee's supervisor will approve any conference or
training participation. Attendance at some training sessions and conferences may be mandatory.
Employees attending any approved training or conference will be paid for their time at their
regular pay rate.
16. TRAVEL, AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
COM will reimburse employees for their reasonable costs and out of pocket expenses while
traveling on or otherwise conducting COM business. Covered expenses include mileage, meals,
and lodging. Employees must submit receipts for reimbursement or a mileage reimbursement
request for mileage.
Mileage will be reimbursed at a rate of .485 cents per mile or current reimbursement policy
Deschutes County
Meal reimbursement uses the following guidelines, including tips:
Breakfast $7.50
Lunch $7.50
Dinner $15.00
17. WORKFWS COMPENSATION
All employees, while engaged in job-related activities, are insured for on-the-job accidents and
related disability by Oregon Worker's Compensation Insurance. All employees must notify their
supervisor and the payroll service within 24 hours of any accident, injury, or illness arising out of
employment so that an incident report can be completed for insurance purposes.
18. fURY DUTY
A regular full-time employee called for jury duty may be excused from work with pay and
without charge against their personal leave for a maximum of two weeks. Any jury duty stipend
received by the employee will be deducted from the employee's pay. The employee's supervisor
must be notified at least two weeks before the start of jury duty or as soon as the employee
receives the summons. The employee is expected to work during jury duty to the extent
possible.
19. NO SMOKING WORKPLACE
COM does not allow smoking in COM offices.
20. IIARASSMENT
Harassment is a form of misconduct that undermines the workplace and interferes with an
employee's work effectiveness. Specifically forbidden is harassment of a sexual, racial, ethnic,
religious, disability, sexual orientation, or age related issue. No employee should be subjected to
unsolicited and unwelcome conduct, verbal, sexual, or physical.
Sexual harassment includes: unwelcome sexual continents, advances, requests for sexual favors
or physical contact of a sexual nature when: submission (or refusal) to the conduct involves a
condition of the individual's employment, either stated or implied; or the conduct unreasonably
interferes with the individual's job performance or creates a work environment that is
intimidating, hostile or offensive.
Racial, ethnic religious, disability, sexual orientation. or age harassment include: derogatory
comments, display of objects or printed materials which are degrading, slurs or name calling, or
any conduct regarding the above personal attributes which have the purpose or effect of creating
an offensive work environment.
Employees who experience any form of harassment should report immediately to their
supervisor or to any other person who the employee feels comfortable reporting to and who has
authority to deal with harassment connplauits. Complaints of harassment will be dealt with
promptly. An employee who harasses another employee will be disciplined as in any other case
of serious, illegal employee misconduct.
21. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
COM maintains a drug- and alcoliol-free enviroivnent for the mutual benefit of our employees
-ind the public that we serve. COM prohibits any employee from selling, using, offering, or
being under the influence of ally intoxicating substance while on the job. Intoxicating substances
include. but are not limited to: alcohol, amphetamines, barbituates, benzodiapines, canaboids,
cocaine; unethaqualone. opiates, and phencyclidine. If the substance impairs the productivity of
the employee or the safety of their surroundings, the substance is considered an intoxicating
substance.
An employee is considered under the influence if the substance is present in that person's body.
If an employee is on a prescription drug that may impair behavior or productivity, the
employee's supervisor must be made aware of this fact.
22. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
Your performance is important to COM. Our performance review program is designed to
provide a basis for better understanding between you and your supervisor with respect to your
job performance. You will have a chance to discuss what you are doing well, your professional
goals, and what you are doing that could be improved.
New, regular employees will receive a formal, written performance evaluation six months
following their date of hire. Thereafter, employees will receive an annual, written evaluation
within 30 days following the anniversary of their date of hire.
In addition to formal evaluations, informal verbal or written performance evaluations are
encouraged from a supervisor.
Formal, written evaluations consist of these steps:
A written self-evaluation, a written evaluation of the employee by the supervisor, and a joint
discussion about both between the employee and supervisor. As a final step, the supervisor will
prepare a written summary of this discussion, which the employee can read and add continents
to. The final summary will include all of these documents as attachments and will be signed by
both employee and supervisor and will be added to the employee's personnel file.
Good performance reviews are not a guarantee of wage, salary, or benefit increases,
advancement, or continued employment. Consistently poor performance reviews may lead to
disciplinary actions including termination.
23. PROBLEM RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
COM desires to assist employees in resolving misunderstandings and problems that arise at
work. If an employee believes he or she is not being treated with respect or not being treated
fairly, or if an employee suspects that a mistake has been made in the administration of a policy,
practice, or condition of employment, the employee has the responsibility to inform their
supervisor so that they can resolve the matter promptly and effectively.
COM employees are encouraged to use the following procedure as a guideline in resolving a
dispute:
I) Try to resolve the problem with an informal, verbal discussion between yourself and the party
with whom you have the problem.
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2) If you cannot reach an acceptable resolution within 5 days of initiating an informal discussion,
then you may file a written statement with your supervisor within an additional 5 days.
3) The supervisor will investigate the matter you raise, and will attempt to resolve the matter
within 10 days of receiving; your written statement.
4) If you are not satisfied with how your supervisor resolves your problem or complaint, you
may request within another 30 days Mediation as outlined below. The employee must make this
request ul writing to their supervisor.
5) Mediation is an effort to resolve a conflict by using a qualified mediator acting as an outside,
third party. Participation in mediation is voluntary. Parties are not bound to reach a settlement;
any settlement will be voluntarily agreed to by all parties vnvolved in the mediation. Examples
of conflicts that may require an outside mediator include: allegations of illegal or unfair
treatment, or allegations of the failure of COM to fulfill an employment-related pronnise. Once
requested, the supervisor will make arrangements for mediation. COM will pay fees and
expenses of mediators, and any administrative costs. The employee is responsible for their own
expenses that result from the employee's postponement of a scheduled mediation.
24. CONFIDENTIALITY
COM mediation sessions and mediation communications must be held confidential by all COM
employees in accordance with the standards set forth by Oregon Laws. All employees will sign
a Confidentiality Policy statement that affirms their commitment to maintain client
confidentiality. Confidentiality issues within COM may appear complicated or ambiguous at
times. Any employee with questions about confidentiality should ask their supervisor for
clarification.
Employee Confirmation Sheet
I have read and understand all of the policies outlined in these Personnel Policies. If there is
anything in the policies that I do not understand, it is my responsibility to ask my supervisor for
clarification.
Employee name
Employee signature
Date
The original of this document is to be kept in the employee's file.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Central Oregon Mediation is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting employment
discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin, in accordance with
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
FOR COM VOLUNTEERS
COM desires to assist volunteers in resolving misunderstandings and problems that arise at
COM. If a volunteer believes he or she is not being treated with respect or not being treated
fairly, or if a volunteer suspects that a mistake has been made in the administration of a policy,
practice, or condition of volunteering with COM, the volunteer has the responsibility to inform
the Executive Director so that they can resolve the matter promptly and effectively.
The COM volunteer and Executive Director will design a conflict management process for the
resolution of the matter. They may consider the following steps when designing such a process.
1) Try to resolve the problem with an informal, verbal discussion between the volunteer and the
party with whom they have the problem.
2 The volunteer may choose to file a written statement with the Executive Director.
3) "I'he Executive Director may promptly investigate and attempt to resolve the matter.
4) The Executive Director and volunteer may consider mediation. Mediation is an effort to
resolve a conflict by using a qualified mediator acting as an outside, third party. Participation in
mediation is voluntary. Parties are not bound to reach a settlement; any settlement will be
voluntarily agreed to by all parties involved in the mediation.
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CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
POLICY
It is the policy of Central Oregon Mediation to protect client confidentiality according to the
standards set forth by Oregon Laws 1197, Chapter 670, Section 3.
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR MEDIATORS AND OBSERVERS
The first responsibility of COM staff and volunteers is to protect an individual's right to privacy.
Whatever you know or surmise about any party that you have gained through COM shall not be
divulged or discussed outside of mediation except as authorized by COM. If any request for
information regarding any case is made by any person (including the media) other than those
actually involved, consult with the COM director. Any time you are unsure or have questions,
please ask a staff member to advise. Never release any information except as authorized and
directed by COM staff.
Never betray a confidence. Violation of confidentiality is not only unethical, but also the surest
way to destroy a relationship with a client.
GENERAL STANDARDS FOR CLIENTS
Mediators shall explain to clients that all information divulged in mediation is to remain
confidential except as otherwise directed under state statute (e.g., reporting child and elder
abuse/neglect or threat of violence). No mediation shall be allowed to proceed unless all parties
agree to maintain confidentiality as set forth in the Agreement to Mediate. Confidentiality is
beneficial to clients because it encourages parties to have confidence to reveal all interests and
issues that affect the dispute. Furthermore, the information cannot later be used in any way
unless discovered, or is discoverable, outside of mediation.
AGREEMENT:
I, , understand that I will be exposed to information of a
confidential nature during the course of my volunteer work with Central Oregon Mediation. I
further understand that this information is to be kept strictly confidential and that I will discuss it
only with COM staff members and/or other persons who are frilly authorized by COM (e.g.,
court or referring agency) to receive this information. Confidential information includes, but is
not limited to: disputant's naives, addresses, and other identifying information, as well as any
information gained through mediation sessions, recorded in records, case files, or
correspondence.
I agree not to falsify or alter information or records regarding mediation cases. I agree
not to copy, remove, destroy, or disclose information or records regarding mediation cases
without proper written authorization. 1 further agree not to use any organizational or case
records for personal gain.
I understand that the only exceptions to this confidentiality agreement include:
Child abuse or elder abuse or neglect;
Serious threats to commit crimes, damage property, or cause grave bodily injury to
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oneself or another.
I understand that I should report the above-mentioned exceptions to the COM staff.
Signed: Date:
CONFIDENTIALITY ISSUES AND INFORMATION
SIGNED POLICY
COM has a formal confidentiality policy which mediators and staff are required to sign.
STATE LAW REGARDING MEDIATION
Mediation communications (contact with the office, case development, discussion during the
mediation session, draft agreements, etc.) are confidential. Mediation agreements between
private parties are not confidential, unless deemed so by the parties. COM will not disclose any
written mediation agreement without written consent of the parties.
CASE DEVELOPMENT
Confidentiality starts when someone calls us. Yet it is compromised as soon as Party 1 gives oral
consent for us to contact Party 2. Confidentiality is 'opened' only to Party 2. The case developer
must use discretion i i choosing which actual information to share. We usually don't need to
share much information at all, but some is necessary. Case developers should always ask both
parties if they have told the case developer any information that they would not want shared with
the other party. But it's easy to forget to ask, especially if we make multiple calls to each party.
People are usually very specific about information they do not want shared.
I don't want hire to know that he intimidates me.
I don't want her to k770111 that I have had offers on the house.
Don't repeat all the names I called him.
Most people ask few questions about what the other party has said, but when they do it's
usually specific.
Did my neighbor say oneiall of my dogs are a nuisance?
Why did he decline mediation? Is he taking me to court?
When informing Party 1 that Party 2 has declined mediation, we should not offer any reasons,
except if Party 2 gives us permission.
Tell Party I that I nou- have legal counsel and my course/ advises against mediation
AGENCY REFERRALS
COM is trying to develop many sources of referrals from local government agencies in order to
divert mediable cases 6-0111 the courts. We are currently getting referrals li-oin the County's
Animal Control Unit, all law enforcement, and city and county planning departments. To have
cooperative working relationships with all agencies, we use the following guidelines.
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INITIAL CONTACT: We will contact a party based solely on an agency's request. The party
does not need to contact its themselves. We ask the referring agency to inform the party to expect
a call from us. All referring parties should tell people that mediation is a voluntary process.
However, there is still an element of coercion involved if the referring agency has a hammer
(e.g. a citation) to use if mediation does not work. If we are originating contact with a party, then
we won't be placed in the situation of having to verify to an agency if someone we have never
heard of did/did not contact its.
REPORTING BACK TO THE RE, FERRAL: Some of our referring agencies will take follow-up
action based on the COM outcome. For example, Animal Control may cite a party who does
not reach a mediated agreement. We will have clear expectation from each agency as to
whether they automatically want to know the outcome of each case, or only if requested.
The report should only be divulging the outcome itself, and not the content of any written
agreement, or the reasons why something did not work out. Exceptions to this are child/elder
abuse and threats of violence to people.
It's appropriate to tell the,Sheriff `s Sergeant that the feuding neighbors he referred
declined mediation; or tell Animal Control that the clog nuisance case she referred was
successfully mediated
I'Ve would not divulge this info: the mediator terminated the session because the first
party was getting very hostile and later- told the mediator that he may kill the neighbor's
dog to get some peace. Instead, ive would say that the parties ivere unable reach an
agreement.
The written agreement is confidential, as specified in our Consent to Mediate form. If we know
that the referring agency needs a copy of a written agreement, we need to get written permission
from the parties. Otherwise, if a third party asks about an agreement. refer them to the first or
second party directly. The actual mediation attendees, other than Party 1, are confidential to the
referring agency. The county refers Party I for a code violation. Two out of the other three
affected parties show up for the mediation, but we hold their names confidential front the county.
THIRD PARTY INQUIRIES
We will not divulge information in our files to the public or the media. If public agencies are
involved in mediation, they are required to disclose such information, but we can't disclose it
for them.
A reporter- wants to kndiv if'we are mediating a high profile case. bhe tell them to contact the
parties involvcd.lbr an ansit,er.
We can verify a party's contact/no contact with COM or a mediation outcome only to the
referring agency, but not to other parties working with COM clients unless we have
permission.
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An attorney calls to schedule mediation for their client. The party has not told me that
she has an attorney, so the need confirmation from her.
If an agency referred a party to us (but didn't notify us of the referral), we cannot verify to the
agency whether or not the party contacted us.
PUBLICITY
For purposes of public awareness, we can cite particular cases if we do not use real names,
and change any details that would make it easy to identify the parties. Or, both parties must
consent to having their case used for publicity. Hypothetical examples work well also. Note
that many conflicts sound generically alike, so some people may think you're breaking their
confidentiality, when you are, in fact, talking about someone else's conflict.
One neighbor dispute could be described as: a business had a dispute with a
neighbor over an annual event held by the business on its property. They ended their
longstanding conflict through mediation.
INSIDE COMMUNICATION
The names of individual callers and details of their disputes will be divulged only on a "need-to-
know" basis to volunteers performing intake, case development, or follow-up.
I tell our case developers the outcome of the cases they worked on; the Board gets program
statistics, rather than the case log.
LEVEL OF PERMISSION
With the exception of sharing a written agreement with the referring agency, oral permission
from the Party will suffice to share information.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION
Some parties want a letter from us stating that they were willing to mediate, but that the other
party declined. The first party usually wants this letter as ammunition in court, or to impress a
third party. It is COM policy that we do not write such letters. We remind people that mediation
is voluntary, and the judge probably doesn't care that they pursued mediation. They are free to
tell the judge themselves about their attempt to mediate.
RECORD KEEPING
After a case is closed, we keep only the intake sheet, consent to mediate, written agreement, and
computer log data. Notes taken by the mediators are immediately destroyed.
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TRAINING STANDARDS and
MEDIATION POLICIES
The Board of Directors of COM wishes to provide mediation services of the highest caliber.
'T'herefore, COM volunteers arc required to satisfy minimum training and mentoring standards as
well as follow COM policies regarding the mediation process and ethics.
TRAINING STANDARDS
Mediators are required to: 1) complete a 32-hour basic mediation trawling course approved by the
Director; and 2) demonstrate ability by satisfactorily completing at least one co-mediation with
the Director or designee.
Additionally, volunteer mediators will attend one four-hour advanced mediation training every
twelve months, or any two two-liour advanced training sessions. Many of these training sessions
are offered through COM. Advanced training opportunities must be approved by the director in
order to be credited to the mediator. Through these measures, the COM ensures its clients that
quality mediation services are provided. The Board of Directors is committed to providuig basic
and advanced training opportunities to COM volunteers at no cost.
POLICIES
COM and its volunteers will be guided by the Ethical Standards and Guidelines of the Oregon
Mediation Association (OMA).
Mediation sessions will be co-mediated whenever possible and appropriate.
Mediators are asked to refrain from offering options for agreement or guiding clients toward any
particular solutioii.
Mediators will follow the OMA guidelines when confronted with clients wishing to engage in
illegal or unethical acts.
Mediators volunteering with COM are covered with professional liability insurance while
working on COM cases. Mediators working on cases not on file with COM would be working
outside the umbrella of the. insurance policy.
JULIE SORICK
60270 OCHOCO CIRCLE
BEND, OREGON 97702
541 383-0539 or cell 541 420-6219
EXPERIENCE: CENTRAL OREGON MEDIATION, INC.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1029 NW 14T" Street
Bend, OR 97701
Management of Community Dispute Resolution Center, Administrator of all
operations; Grant writing and Grant Compliance; Program Development;
Business and Community Partnerships; Mediator Training and Continuing
Education; Supervisor of Volunteer Coordinator, other Staff and Volunteers;
Conduct Communication Workshops; Write Quarterly Newsletter, Conduct
Volunteer Development and Outreach Programs. Trained Mediator. Created,
launched and maintain Website: www.centraloregonrnediation.com
September 2005 - Present
MARION-POLK COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Salem, OR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Management of professional association of 370
physician members. Administrator of all Society business and financial matter:..
Publisher of Monthly 12 page News Bulletin. Program development and
administrator of all budgets, policy and programs. Mediated grievances with
Medical Review Committee. Liaison with the American Medical Association,
Oregon Medical Association, general public and community organizations.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY MANAGER: Licensed by the state of Oregon to
operate an employment agency. Provide staffing for medical/dental offices;
training workshops for medical personnel; Consultant for Policy and Procedure
Manuals for Professional Offices. Bureau of Labor Law and Civil Rights
Training. Bonded. Served as Director for ten years.
MARCH OF DIMES - Eugene, OR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Administration of staff and volunteer, budget
management, program development and fundraising for County Chapter.
(offered position by Horizon Health)
November 1982- May 1984
TELETHON HOST: Hosted 12 hours live Telethon for March of Dimes 1984 at
KMTR - Eugene, OR
Other positions
IDAHO HEART ASSOCIATION - Boise, ID
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Organized fundraising public education campaigns for 13 Idaho Counties.
Provided public relations - press contacts/releases and material on a statewide level.
ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
OREGON HYPNOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION - OFFICER
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY -Board of Director,
Vice President of Finance -Nominating Chair
NORTHWEST MEDICAL EXECUTIVES - 1984-1996
AMERICAN ASSOC. OF MEDICAL SOCIETY EXEC.
"WHO'S WHO IN MEDICAL SOCIETY MANAGEMENT"
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SALEM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SOCIAL ISSUES TASK FORCE CHAIR 1989
SOCIAL ISSUES COMMITTEE CHAIR 1990
LEADERSHIP SALEM - COMMUNICATION CHAIR
SALEM-KEIZER YOUTH DRUG AWARENESS - Advisory Board
TEL-MED, INC. - OFFICER 1984-1993
VOLUNTEERS FOR SENIORS, INC. - FOUNDER - OFFICER
PRESENTATIONS (1 hour or more examples)
SUNRIVER REALTY - Bend, OR "Communication Styles" -
Bethlehem Inn Bend, OR "Communication is the Result You Get"
Old Stone Church - Bend, OR "Getting Unstuck" "Ultimate
Motivation" etc. 2001- (4 to 6 times/year)
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BUSINESS CONFERENCE (By invitation Annual Speaker)
"Success is the Quality of the Journey"
"Marketing for Your Employer"
"Public Relations for You and Your Employer"
"Professionalism and Your Medical Career"
LEADERSHIP SALEM CLASS 1989
"Opportunities to Serve"
EDUCATION: MEDIATION TRAINING -Basic 32 Hours - March 2007
GRANT WRITING - Central Oregon Community College
WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN - Chemeketa CC
WEB SITE DESIGN - Central Oregon Community College
AMERICAN PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (self-directed)
MASTER PRACTITIONER - NLP - Neurolinguistic Therapy
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist -Trainer
CAPITAL COMMUNITY TELEVISION - Certified Producer
LEADERSHIP SALEM GRADUATE
NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SERIES-March of Dimes
Leadership Training - Kansas City, KA
LINKS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - Assoc.
BOISE STATE COLLEGE - Marketing/Business Administration
IDAHO GIRLS STATE (Speech contest winner)
OTHER: CAT COTTAGES - Exclusive Cat Boarding Facility
OWNER - Designed, operated and sold a luxury cat boarding facility
AUTHOR - Cat Boarding Facilities - DESIGN EXCELLENCE AND
OPERATION OF YOUR CAT BOARDING FACILITY -Jan 1995 - December
1997 (sold facility and moved to Bend, Oregon)
NLP COUNSELING AND PERSONAL COACHING PRACTICE
Salem, Oregon 1996 through 2000
Bend, Oregon 1996-Present
6 month Evaluation
President: Vicky MacRitchie
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
FOR EXECUTIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
Employee Information: Executive Director, Central Oregon Mediation, Inc.
Name: Julie Sorick P er
Job Title: Executive Director
Date of Evaluation: March 6, 2006
Instructions for Sections A., B. and C.
Sections A., B. and C. require rating the employee on characteristics pertinent to job
performance. Carefully evaluate each of the characteristics, separately, based on recurring
day-to-day performance since the last review or date of hire, and not on recent or isolated,
exceptional events. For each characteristic, rate the employee poor, fair, average, good, or
excellent using these rating definitions and check the appropriate box. The purpose of
evaluations are to comply with personnel policy standards to determine continued
employment and/or salary increases, encourage personnel satisfaction and identify any areas
where improvement may be needed.
Poor: Definitely below acceptable standards: performance of job requirements is
consistently deficient.
Fair: Improvement is needed to meet acceptable standards; performance of job requirement
is inconsistent.
Average: Meets acceptable standards; performance of job requirements is consistent.
Good: Above acceptable standards; performance usually exceeds job requirements.
Excellent: Outstanding; unquestionably above acceptable standards; performance
consistently exceeds job requirements.
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Personnel Selection: Identification of job required
characteristics in prospective employees.
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Adaptability: Alteration of activities, plans, etc. to
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collecting data or information to resolve effectively.
Attendance: Timely and consistent in attendance in [ ] [ ] [ ] [ } [ ] `
accordance with job requirements.
Cooperation: Working effectively with others to [ ] [ ] [ ]
achieve common goals.
Creativeness: Improvement of methods, [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
procedures, policies, etc, and exploration of new
ideas.
Expression & Communication: Oral and written - -f
presentation of ideas.
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fob description tasks, with minimum of instruction.
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needed in a professional and educational manner.
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Tanley Dickson
29 NW McKay Ave. #2Bend, OR 801-599-4719 tanleyjo.dickson(a)gmail.com
/~EY~rA f 7UrJ 1 ~Cr~~ MARCA 2.09-7
Objective To obtain meaningful employment where I know that I am making a
a difference in the lives of others, community and the environment.
Experience August 2006 - March 2007 OTE (Of The Earth) Bend, OR
Retail Store Manager
Set policies and procedures into practice where they weren't previously.
_ Supervised four sales assosiates.
Sales increased by 61% since beginning my position with the company through
creative and dynamic marketing ideas on a very limited budget.
Promoted a positive work environment where each employees ideas and needs werf
considered important.
Maintained a professional and relaxed atmosphere enabling customers to feel at
ease in their shopping experience.
_ Delegated special projects/tasks to employees depending on their abilities and
ambition.
Communicated effectively to the public and customers why OTE was different than
other clothing stores (being organic) and how that could be meaningful to them, oui
community and the environment.
December 2005 - July 2006 Staccato at the Firehall Bend, OR
Hostess
Processed customer reservations for dinner and any special needs they may have
preparing dining room and layout for the evening as to assure all servers received .3n
equal number of customers throughout the evening.
Strategically set up time-line to ensure even flow of customers in dining room and not
create strain on kitchen staff or wait-staff.
_ Relayed information to owners and supervisors of problems in dining room or wily
customer complaints.
October 2004 -August 2005 Ne I
Adventure Portland, OR
Customer Service & Sales
Handled multiple tasks such as answering phones, making sales and greeting
customers simultaneously.
_ Offered advise to customers not accustomed to travel, or outdoor activities what
might be good choices to make when purchasing necessary equipment.
Took initiative to organize my department in ways that would increase sales.
Participated in field events which N.A. supported.
Attended gear and outdoor clinics so 1 could provide current and accurate inforr )ation
to customers.
April 2004 - September 2004 Edfinancial Service/eCampustours.com Western U.S.
Western Regional Photographer (360 degree panoramic)
Covered CA, OR, WA, ID, UT NV, AZ, HI and AK as photographer and representative
of the company.
Efficient on-the-spot trouble-shooting difficult scenes with regards to obstructive
objects, lighting, weather, angles or movement.
Worked independently and scheduled appointments to make sure shoots were
completed on time.
Encouraged client to be final decision maker; however, I provided guidance and
support during the process to ensure client satisfaction.
February 2002 - September 2003 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
Administrative Assistant (Assistant to Dean of LLU Admissions)
Maintained and built class schedules in database and online for entire university.
Vigilantly kept LLU Student Services web site up-to-date with latest changes to course
schedules.
- Assisted with registration of students each quarter. This included trouble shooting for
departments with regards to student registrations, status, and other various
predicaments.
Scheduled appointments for Director of Admissions and became highly
knowledgeable in many areas of the records office so I could be an asset to our
working team.
Hired and trained student workers for several positions in the office. Monitored their
progress and hours of work.
Communicated effectively with both faculty and staff of all academic departments at
the university and developed productive, positive and supportive working
relationships.
April 2001 - January 2002 Southwind Kayak Center Irvine, CA
Administrative Support & Kayak Instructor
Instructed groups of people on how to kayak in bay/ocean environments.
Collected accurate/detailed information for trip and instruction reservations in a warm
and professional manner.
Assisted in the organization/implementation of office and field projects.
_ Received and displayed merchandise in the store along with store signage and
advertisements. Delegated tasks to other employees.
Maintained website - ensured its timeliness and accuracy.
Handled phone orders, handled shipments, maintained inventory and reported needs
to the buyer
Education 1995 - 1996 Kettering College of Medical Arts Kettering, OH
996 -1999 University of California at Chico Chico, CA
B.S., Recreation Administration (Recreation and Parks Management)
Emphasis: Community and Commercial Recreation
College of Communication and Education
Interests Skiing, backpacking, sea kayaking, music, movies, literature, photography, art, writing,
mt. Biking, horseback riding, travel, social justice, sustainable living and cooking.
CENTRAL OREGON MEDIATION CENTER
MEDIATION EVALUATION
Please evaluate the mediation services you received. Your answers will help us
improve the quality of our services. All information will be kept confidential.
1. Were you the party who originally requested mediation? `yes no
2. If mediation services had not been available would you have: stayed in
conflict or let situation get worse; contacted police; tried
counseling/coaching; gone to court; other (please
describe); none of the above
3. Do you feel that the mediators were fair to all parties? yes no, please
explain.
4. Did the mediators give all parties the opportunity to fully explain the situation?
yes ,no, please describe:
5. Was there enough time for the mediation process? yes no, please
explain.
6. Did the mediation end with a decision that both parties accepted? yes no
7. Is there any information that you would like us to know regarding the decision?
8. Are you satisfied with your mediation? yes no
9. Prior to your first contact with COM, how much time did you spend on the
issue(s) that brought you to mediation? Please check box that matches your
time estimate.
0 hrs. 1-30 hrs. 31-60 hrs. 61-100 hrs. more than
100 hrs.
10. To what extent do you feel the original issues you brought to mediation have
been addressed? resolved made progress ___no improvement
11. Will you be better able to handle differences between you and the other
participants in the future as a result of the mediation services you received?
yes _ no does not apply
12. Would you recommend mediation services to other people? yes no
13. On the reverse side of this page please share with us your experience and
your overall opinion of this mediation. Check here if we may use your
comments on our website or publications. use my initials
You may use my name as printed here:.
anonymous; or
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Please list the three items on which you believe the board should focus its attention
in the next year. Be as specific as possible in identifying these points.
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ATTACHMENTS
PART D
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
555 N.E. 15' STREET
BEND, OR 97701
[541] 322-2960 TEL
[541] 312-1934 FAX
www.d.bendor_us
BRUCE ABERNETHY
Maya
LINDA S. JOHNSON
Mayor Pro Tem
MARK CAPELL
City Counckx
JIM CLINTON
City Goundbr
BILL FRIEDMAN
Cdy Councilx
JOHN HUMMEL
City Counc&,r
March 22, 2007
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 Northwest Wall Street
Bend, Oregon 97701
Dear Commissioners:
I am pleased to write this letter of support for the Central Oregon Mediation
(COM) organization.
CHRIS TELFER
City Cauncbr
The alternative dispute resolution services provided by COM are valuable to the
citizens of Central Oregon. COM is a vital resource, often referred to by our
police officers when dealing with neighborhood relationships and
4ROLD A ANDERSON landlord/tenant disputes.
City Manager
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the assistance you have
MARGARET given in the past and ask that you continue to provide financial support, which
ECHEVESTE
FiwmDrector is needed to maintain the Central Oregon Mediation services.
ANDREW JORDAN Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
Police Chef
Sincerely,
LARRY LANGSTON
FYe Chief
Andy J
PATRICIA STELL
CtyReowder
Chief o Po ice
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April 25, 2007
Carrie I leltzel
Oregon Office of Conuniunity Dispute Resolution
University of Oregon School of Law
1515 Agate Street
Eugene, OR 97403
Dear Ms. I Ieltzel:
Justice Court
PO. Box 1750 • Redmond, Oregon 977 i6
737 S.W. Cascade Avern.ie • (541) 617 47 )0
Please accept this letter in support of the application of Central Oregon Mediation (COM) for
funding to provide dispute resolution services in Deschutes County.
I serve as the Justice of the Peace for Deschutes County. COM mediates small claims cases in
Justice Court, a service that saves court costs and time (150 mediations since 2005). COM
volunteers settle around 70% of the cases they mediate. The need for COM's services is growing
with the increase in filings, as the county experiences substantial and rapid growth.
COM is a valuable community resource that benefits not only Justice Court, but also the entire
county. Its services to neighbors who are in conflict and community education efforts on conflict
resolution help build and maintain a sense of community that is vital as Deschutes County continues
to grow at an accelerated rate.
Sincerely,
Charles N. Pa eley
Justice of the Peace
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LEGAL AID SERVICES of OREGON
Central Oregon Regional Office
E. Leigh Dickey, Regional Director 1029 NW 14"' Street, Suite 100, Bend, Oregon 97701 Denise Newman, office Manager
Rachae( Egan Baker, Staff Attorney Tel: (541) 385-6950 Alma Rodriguez, Secretary
Fax: (541) 385-8915
March 29, 2007
1'o Whom It May Concern:
1 am the director of the Central Oregon regional office of Legal Aid Services of Oregon.
Our office provides free legal representation and advice to low-income residents in a wide
variety of civil legal matters, including housing problems, public benefits issues, consumer and
employment problems, and domestic violence and child abuse.
There is a shortage of resources in our community to enable low-income clients to
resolve their legal problems. Even moderate-income individuals frequently cannot afford to hire
an attorney in this community. Clients are often required to resolve a legal problem on their own
or to simply endure a situation that they are unhappy with. In either case, clients may find their
conflicts escalating and requiring police intervention. The lack of dispute resolution resources in
the conununity can put an unnecessary burden on our public safety resources.
Central Oregon Mediation (COM) provides an extremely valuable service in our
community by helping clients resolve their own disputes with professional guidance. We have
referred several clients with landlord-tenant problems to COM, and our clients have been able to
resolve conflicts out of court with the gnridance of the professional mediators at COM. COM has
helped preserve affordable housing for our low-income clients by resolving conflicts with their
landlords that may have led to eviction cases in court.
Thank you for giving serious consideration to COM's funding request. We firmly
believe that the work they do to address conflicts at an early stage saves police and court
resources and benefits individual clients in the eormnUnity.
Sincerely,
1'. Lel lr Dicke
Regional Director
MfK ly _P 11V
March 12, 2007
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St.
Bend, OR 97701
Dear Commissioners:
I am a twenty-five-year resident of Deschutes County, having spent much of that time
working in local government and community development. As a volunteer and while serving
in a variety of paid positions, i experienced first-hand the cost of conflict and how unresolved
or poorly handled conflict can impact individuals and groups for long periods of time.
The Central Oregon Mediation organization is vital to the continued progress many
entities in this region count on for our health as a neighborhood, a family unit, a club or non-
profit organization that collectively makes up our county. Whereas private mediation
providers and the court-ordered mediation services fill important niches, the COM makes
available high quality, no- and low-cost avenues for our citizens, individually or in groups, to
establish meaningful understanding and agreement for those issues that, left unresolved,
erode the most basic levels of daily quality of life here.
I can think of no more important ally to our front-end service providers of safety and
security - our police and emergency response teams, our regulatory entities and our
consensus-building organizations - than the link COM offers to anyone in need. It's
wonderful to have adequate up-front response, but without the ability to direct people to a
service that provides assistance with discovering lasting solutions to a given circumstance or
issue, the need for more first response will only increase.
Deschutes County was an early supporter of dispute resolution for all when
community-based services began appearing years ago. I hope you'll continue to recognize
the investment value in this organization and the services it offers through your continued
financial support and leadership for COM.
Thank you for your consideration,
Becky Lu Hummer
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Crook County
300 N.E. 3rd Street • Prineville, Oregon 97754
Phone (541) 447-6555 • FAX (541) 416-3891
Came lleltzel, Administrator
Oregon Office for Community Dispute Resolution
Room 3300
University of Oregon School of Law
1515 Agate
Eugene, OR 97405-1221
Dear Carrie:
This letter is in support of the Community Dispute Resolution Program and its intent to
continue operations in Crook County.
This progran► is a needed piece in the partnership of agencies, businesses, organizations
and neighborhoods in our community. This program provides needed alternatives to
manage conflict for the citizens of Crook County. The program frees up valuable court
time.
I strongly support this program and encourage any funding that you can provide. Please
feel free to contact ine at 541-447-6555, if you should have any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott R. Cooper
Crook County Judge
Scott P.. ('(wper, Jlld,e a Mike Mc(':Ihe, ('ounh' ('011111]issionC r • t_ynn Lundquist. (_'uuntV CMIIIIIitisioncr
March 23, 2007
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* CROOH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE *
308 N.E. 2ND STREET PONEVILLE, OREGON 97754 OL CLAW ~ PHONE:
(541) 416-035, ;
April 19, 2007
Carrie Heltzel, Administrator
Oregon Office of Community Dispute Resolmion
University of Oregon School of Lave
1.515 Agate Street
Lugcne, OR 97403
Dear Ms. Heltzel:
I am writing in support of Central Oregon Mediation's (COM) request for funds to
provide dispute resolutions services in Crook County. COM h.is been a great benefit to
Crook County in mediation services they have provided regarding neighbor
relationships, workplace conflicts, consumer business disputes, family/relationship
conflicts, land use disputes, money issues, and landlord/tenant disputes. Their services
are primarily in mediating landlord/tenant disputes in Crook County but all. of their
available services are of great benefit to us.
Iia%ring community mediation services available to Crook County residents is one more
resource the Sheriff's Office can utilize to help prevent disputes that could lead to more
serious altercations if it were not for the intervention of COM. In summary, t am
requesting that you keep COM's services available by funding its 2007-2009 application
requeW.
Sinvt[:rcly,
Ild'ersherili Jim Hensley
Apr 30 07 03:04p
P-~
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Con-unission on Children and Families
715 S W 4"' Stmel Suile A V Madras, (h-c on 97741 • 1'h: (54Q 325-5040 • FAX: (541) 47S.dR7K
Tryna.Aluil~~ibutgliTjwijclnitson or-as
April 30, 2007
Carrie Heltzel
Oregon Office ol'Community Dispute Resolution
University of Oregon School of Law
1515 Agate Street
Eugene OR 97403
Dear Ms. Heltzel:
The Jefferson County Commission on Children and Families is a strong supporter ofthe work done by Central
Oregon Mediation (COM). The Commission enthusiastically encourages the funding of their important
community resource for Jefferson County residents.
COM's mission to provide alternative dispute resolutions that leads to peacefi,l problem solving and lasting
solutions provides a valuable contribution to our community, and we strongly support COM's application for
these funds,
Sincerely,
Tryna Mullenburg Ux
Program Manager
O4/30i2007 MON 1!1:51 FAX 541 .475 3847 Jefferson Co Sheriff
May 2, 2007
Carrie Heltzel
Oregon Office of Community Dispute Resolution
University of Oregon School of Law
1515 Agate Street
Eugene, OR 97403
Dear Ms. Heltzel
0001/001
This letter is in support of Central Oregon Mediation's (COM) request for funds to provide dispute
resolutions services in Jefferson County. Access to mediation services is an important contribution to
Jefferson County residents.
As a law enforcement official, I also see what a great resource.COM is to citizens I conflict. The
Sheriff's office refers individuals to COM for mediation services. Having a this resource available in
Jefferson County is one more tool the Sheriff's office can use to help prevent disputes that, without
COM's intervention might lead to more serious altercations.
Please keep COM's services available by funding its 2007-2009 application request.
Respectfully submitted,
'm Adkins, Undersheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENTS
PART E
BUDGET
Part E. Budget
Revenue Summary
For 2007-2009 Biennium Program Budget
DESCHUTES COUNTY
A. OOCDR Grant Amount Requested: $ 36,712 --Deschutes County
B. Other revenue (Identify sources and amount of non-000DR revenue, including grant funds,
contracts for services, fees, and contributions)
1)
Deschutes County
$ 68,000
2)
Corporate grants
$ 30,000
3)
Fees for Service
$ 15,000
4)
Foundations grants
$ 12,000
5)
Donations
$ 10,000
6)
Cite of Bend
$ 20,000
Subtotal revenues
$155,000
C.
In-kind contributions: List source and amount.
1) Rent $12,000
2) Volunteer Time $28,896
Subtotal In-kind Contributions $40,896
Proposed PendinLy Securcd
x
X
X
X
X
X
Proposed Pendinjz Secured
x
X
TOTAL 2007-2009 REVENUES (A+B+C) $232,608
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Revenue Summary
For 2007-2009 Program Budget
CROOK COUNTY
A. OOCDR Grant Amount Requested: $ 6,823
B. Other revenue (Identify sources and amount of non-OODRC revenue, including grant funds,
contracts for services, fees, and contributions)
I )
Corporate grants
$ 5,000
2)
County/Municpalities
$ 2,500
3)
Fee for service
$ 2,000
4)
Foundation grants
$ 5,000
5)
Donations
$ 1,500
Subt
otal revenues
$16,000
C. In-kind contributions: List source and amount.
1) Volunteer Time $ 6,812
2) Rent $ 600
Proposed Pending Secured
x
x
X
x
x
Proposed Pending Secured
x
x
Subtotal In-kind Contributions $ 7,412
TOTAL 07-09 REVENUES (A+B+C) $30,236
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ATTACHMENTS
PART G.
CONSENT TO MEDIATE
CONFIDENTIALITY
STATEMENTS
Central Oregon Mediation, Inc.
1029 NW 14"' St.
CONSENT TO MEDIATE
My signature below indicates my agreement to the following:
The parties agree to enter mediation voluntarily.
2. The parties agree to bargain in good faith.
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-0187
3. The parties agree to the following rules of mediation;
a. Use common courtesy, e.g., no name-calling or interruptions.
b. Not to request legal advice of the mediators or to assume any part of the
negotiation process is legal advice.
C. Keep the content of the mediation confidential.
d. Make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute.
4. The parties may retain legal counsel, but counsel may not participate in the
mediation process without prior approval of both parties and COM.
5. Either party or the mediators may terminate mediation at any time.
6. Each party agrees that the mediators will not be held liable for any act or
omission pursuant to the mediation.
7. Each party and the mediators agree that the content of the mediation (that is,
any notes and discussion during the session) will be held confidential. Each
party agrees not to subpoena the mediators or any records in any legal
proceedings pursuant to the mediation. (Exceptions to confidentiality include
disclosures of child/elder abuse, and if party or mediator reasonably fear serious
harm to another person.)
Party signature/ date Party signature/ date
Party signature/ date Party signature/ date
Party signature/ date Party signature/ date
Mediator signature/ date Mediator signature/ date