2016-153-Minutes for Meeting March 30,2016 Recorded 4/8/2016DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS cJ 2016'153
NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016
Present were Commissioners Alan Unger and Anthony DeBone; Commissioner
Tammy Baney arrived later in the meeting. Also present were Tom Anderson,
County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; and Dave
Doyle, County Counsel. Attending for a portion of the meeting were Scot Langton,
Assessor; Whitney Hale, Communications; and two other citizens. No
representatives of the media were present.
Chair Unger opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
1. Discussion of Enterprise Zone.
Janet Burton of EDCO (Economic Development for Central Oregon) for La
Pine and Sunriver gave an overview of the item. (She referred to a presentation,
a copy of which is attached.) She said that a valid question has been the value
of an enterprise zone. It has benefited parts of the County, especially during the
economic downturn. They are starting to get some interest in this program in
south County. One company has used this program in La Pine and now is
increasing the number of employees and buildings. It is becoming difficult to
find industrial land in Redmond and Bend, so companies are looking at south
County.
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She explained the Oregon Enterprise Zone criteria. A boundary expansion
requires that household income be 80% or less than the state median income,
the unemployment rate has to be 2% higher than comparable state rates, and the
overall economic hardship of an area must be considered. It also needs to take
into account a 15 -square mile maximum area, and be supported by zone
sponsors (in this case, the County and the City of La Pine). Area economic data
supports the criteria.
The proposed area for inclusion is Sunriver Business Park and Spring River
Plaza (just outside Sunriver); and La Pine. There would be no zone change;
they would just be adding land.
The hope is to attract larger, traded sector businesses to areas where the
majority of businesses have five or fewer employees. There is very limited
employment in these areas, and the unemployment rate ranges from about 7%
to 28%.
There are three traded sector employers in Sunriver now. These areas are ideal
for tech companies or light industrial use.
There would be no zoning changes required, so this results in little impact to the
character or traffic patterns in the area. The tax abatement is also for a limited
period of time.
A public hearing of the taxing districts is scheduled for April 5 at Sunriver in
the evening, hosted by EDCO. The County is being asked to address this by
resolution on April 13, the same day that La Pine does the same. She has not
received any feedback from the taxing districts, but has heard support from
other businesses.
Chair Unger stated that this is temporary and they are not getting anything
today anyway. Within a few years, it will result in a tax benefit. He said that
Redmond has a very successful enterprise zone that has been expanded to
Sisters.
Chair Unger stated that he is supportive, as is Commissioner Baney.
Commissioner DeBone encouraged this effort as well.
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2. Other Items.
Nick Lelack discussed the results of the Planning Commission interviews.
There were nine applicants. One withdrew, and Hugh Palcic, who is an at -large
member now, has indicated he would like to step into the south County seat
which has been vacated, since he lives in that area. This would free up an at
large position.
The interviews were for the Bend position, since the current Bend member will
have reached the end of his term in June. Mr. Lelack suggested that they make
all the term dates the same but staggered by year, which would help avoid
having too many members reach the end of their terms at the same time. They
are four-year terms. They can fill the portion of terms as they exist. Therefore,
Mr. Palcic would complete the south County term through 2017. He is eligible
to apply for another term after that.
Tom Anderson noted that some other agencies have decided that Planning
Commissioners need to reapply at the end of their term if they want to continue.
It was felt this allows other people the opportunity to apply or make a change if
this is prudent. Mr. Lelack stated that usually they are asked if they want to
continue and, if so, the Board just reappoints them. However, it can be handled
differently if the Board prefers.
Mr. Lelack stated that one of the candidates interviewed wanted to focus only
on a single south County issue. The others wanted to address broader issues.
Mr. Lelack said they have some good candidates for the Bend position, who
might be interested in the at -large position. There were four top candidates,
which were broken into tier 1 and tier 2. They were all very promising and
interviewed well. Commissioner DeBone likes the mix on the Planning
Commission now, and he felt any of them would be good. The Board decided
that Commissioners Unger and Baney will interview the top two candidates
individually, and they asked that Mr. Lelack be there. Mr. Lelack stated that
the one selected for the Bend seat should be formally appointed in April, with
an effective date of May 15.
They can open a short application period for others who might want to apply for
the at -large position. The interview panel can go through the same process with
them. That position becomes vacant on June 30.
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Chair Unger indicated they have geographic representation now, and asked if
there are other things to consider to result in a good balance. Commissioner
DeBone replied that each represents the whole County.
Mr. Lelack added that there could be no more than two from the same
profession. One of the applicants for the Bend seat lives in Tumalo, which is
not represented. Two others live on the east side and another lives in town.
Expertise that is helpful is real estate, agriculture, education, and business
management. They are across the political spectrum: moderate, conservative,
activist and progressive.
Commissioner Baney joined the meeting at this time. She was updated on the
previous discussion.
Chair Unger stated that he would like to get the interviews for the at large
position down to five candidates maximum. He would prefer to review
applications and not interview everyone. They should not have to re -interview
the applicants for the Bend position.
Whitney Hale said that she has drafted the 'in my view' newspaper piece as
requested. She asked if this should wait until after the Marijuana Advisory
Committee presents its report. The Board indicated it should wait.
Mr. Lelack discussed the recent Bend UGB meeting. They came up with
unanimous support after four hours, but not all parties are happy with the
outcome. This related to the west side of Bend and OSU. He made it clear that
the County does not want to preclude any other options for the County -owned
property. The discussion had to do with the maximum number of properties to
include.
Chair Unger asked how Bend is going to service the area. Commissioner
DeBone stated that they have a consultant working on all of this in the
background.
Mr. Lelack said that this would change the designation of the County's property
if it goes forward. Nothing has been predetermined.
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This requires a UGB expansion plus a conversion of the General Plan. They are
reformatting how this is done, and it is very complicated. There are 113
policies detailing how much housing there would be, what kind, and so on. The
current urban reserve designation is not statutory. The City will have to grapple
with a fifty-year urban reserve plan or do another UGB expansion.
Urban reserve and exception lands are now looked at in the same way by the
State. The City might go directly to a UGB expansion as they are not required
to have an urban reserve area or go to that first anymore. Redmond, on the
other hand, has statutory urban reserves that provide more certainty to property
owners.
Mr. Anderson added that urban reserve is the remnant of the original UGB that
the City was required to shrink. Mr. Lelack said that the County still has
control over anything outside of the City.
David Doyle confirmed that the Board is ready for the Dowell decision. He
wants to put this on the April 13 business meeting agenda.
A discussion occurred regarding the estimated timeframe for the Board to
address various significant land use issues.
Chair Unger said that a representative of Tumalo Irrigation District met with him
regarding various issues. He feels TID does not have a good grasp of land use
law, and their attorneys are not helping to make this clear to the District. Mr.
Lelack noted that there is a long list of violations against TID. There is a meeting
before the Hearings Officer on April 5. This will be similar to a court
proceeding, and maybe it will help to provide some clarity.
The Latham mine issue has been delayed due to a lack of courtroom space and a
judge for three consecutive days. They may hire a reference judge to decide this,
who would have more time than a sitting judge.
3. Adjourn.
Being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
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APPROVED this Day •1:7- Day of 62frtAL
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Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects
anticipated to be addressed at the meeting. This notice does not limit the ability of
the Board to address additional subjects. Meetings are subject to cancellation
without notice. This meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are
invited to attend.
Work Sessions allow for the Board to discuss items in a less formal setting. Citizen
comment is not allowed, although it may be permitted at the Board's discretion. If
allowed, citizen comments regarding matters that are or have been the subject of a
public hearing process will NOT be included in the official record of that hearing.
Work Sessions are not normally video or audio recorded, but written minutes are
taken for the record.
1. Discussion of Enterprise Zone — Janet Burton & Roger Lee, EDCO
2. Other Items
These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners
wish to discuss as part of the meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.640.
At any time during the meeting, an executive session could be called to address
issues relating to ORS 192.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS
192.660(2) (h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2) (d), labor negotiations; ORS
192.660(2) (b), personnel issues; or other executive session categories.
Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting
rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 617-4747, or email ken.harms( deschutes.ora.
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Executive sessions are closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and
under specific guidelines, are open to the media.
3. Adjourn
Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting
rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 617-4747, or email ken.harms andeschutes.orq.
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Meeting Date: March 30, 2016
To: Board of County Commissioners, Deschutes County
From: Janet Burton, Assistant Zone Manager, Deschutes County Rural
Enterprise Zone
Subject: Work Session: Consideration of a Resolution to expand the current boundary
of the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone
Goal:
• Encourage job creation
• Attract traded sector companies to locate and grow in the area that include family wage job
Background:
The Oregon Enterprise Zone program is an economic development program designed to attract
business investment and encourage job creation. It is a property tax abatement on new plant and
equipment investments for three to fifteen years for new or expanding non -retail businesses in a
designated zone that are investing a minimum of $50,000 in fixed capital improvements and
growing their workforce by 10%.
To qualify for a boundary expansion to an Enterprise Zone the following conditions must be met:
1) The area(s) to be added are generally the same or a lower household or personal income, or
a higher unemployment rate, or otherwise equivalent or more severe economic conditions,
compared to the original enterprise zone.
2) Supported by all the zone sponsors (Deschutes County and City of La Pine).
3) Does not exceed 15 square miles, and a maximum lineal distance of 25 miles.
4) Possesses undeveloped land that is appropriately zoned.
5) Description and supporting data of justification for boundary change.
Economic Overview:
The Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone was originally designated in 2008, during an
economic recession. Economic conditions are only starting to recover over the last year in South
Deschutes County. Unemployment and poverty rates in South Deschutes County remain elevated in
comparison to other areas of Deschutes County.
Economic Development
for Central Oregon
16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, OR 97739
541 536 1432
www.edcoinfo.com
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While the Deschutes County unemployment rate has fallen to 5.8% (November 2015), the
employment rate in South Deschutes County remains elevated at 10.8% (zip code 97739) and
15.86% for Census Tracts 2 and 3 (Three Rivers South). While zip code 97707 includes Sunriver,
Caldera Springs, Crosswater and Vandervert Ranch, many of the full time residents outside of these
areas, such as Three Rivers South, are low income and depend on jobs in South Deschutes County.
Another indication of South County economic hardship is the student rate of economically
disadvantaged children at 72% for the five South County schools, compared to a 44% average for
the Bend -La Pine School District.
South Deschutes County lags behind other areas of Deschutes County in attracting new businesses,
and with the exception of Sunriver Brewing Company there have been no new major employers
locating in the area in the last four years. Quicksilver Contracting Company (Wood Products) is the
first and only company that has applied and qualified for Enterprise Zone incentives. Quicksilver
received it authorization in August 2015 for an expansion to its current business, and will invest
almost three million dollars in new equipment and machinery with will allow it to increase
productivity and increase its ability to serve new customers. Quicksilver has already met the hiring
requirement and has added five new employees. Quicksilver hopes to add additional new
employees in 2016.
Expanding the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone to include Sunriver Business Park and
Spring River Plaza would offer the following advantages:
• Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza are ideally suited to light industrial or tech
businesses.
• Buildings are already available in the Sunriver Business Park, in comparison to Finley Butte
Industrial Park in La Pine where there are no commercial/industrial buildings currently
available to lease or buy.
• The Enterprise Incentives would help attract businesses.
• Having more businesses with family wage jobs locate in these areas would offer more
employment, and more diverse employment, to South County residents.
• It is becoming increasingly difficult to find industrial land in Bend, and Sunriver Business
Park and Spring River Plaza would offer an alternative which is still close to Bend.
Economic Development
for Centro! Oregon
16345 Sixth Street
La Pine, OR 97739
541 .536.1432
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• If Sunriver became an active and successful participant of the Enterprise Zone it is easier to
encourage more businesses to look at South County, especially La Pine as an alternate
option to Bend or Redmond.
• As inclusion of Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza in the Enterprise Zone would
not change any of the current zoning, there would be no change to the character of the
business park, or surrounding area.
Fiscal Impact:
The expansion of the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone would include a 3 -year tax
abatement on property improvements, and therefore impact the general fund.
Timelines of Application Process:
March 18, 2016 Notice Mailed to Local Taxing Districts
March 30, 2016 Board of County Commissioners Work Session to discuss proposed
boundary expansion to the Enterprise Zone
April 5, 2016 Public Meeting for Local Taxing Districts
April 13, 2016 Resolution - Board of County Commissioners, Deschutes County
April 13, 2016 Resolution - La Pine City Council
April 19, 2016 Application Submitted to Business Oregon
Recommendations:
City of La Pine has indicated support of a resolution for a Boundary Expansion to include Sunriver
Business Park and Spring River Plaza. Consideration of a Resolution by City Council is scheduled
for April 13.
Staff is seeking direction from Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners on whether to
move forward with an Enterprise Zone Boundary Expansion. If the Board of County Commissioners
directs staff to move forward with an application for a Boundary Expansion to the Deschutes
County Rural Enterprise Zone, the Board of County Commissioners will be formally asked to
consider and adopt a Resolution supporting the application on April 13, 2016. By that time a public
meeting will have be held with local taxing districts to discuss the impacts of the proposed
application.
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Janet Burton
La Pine Area Economic Development Manager
Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone Assistant Manager
Economic Development
for Central Oregon
16345 Sixth Slreel
La Pine, OR 97739
541 536 1432
www.edcoinfo.com
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• Renewal application due April 2018
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History of E -Zone
• Established during economic downturn/recession. La Pine has
really only started to see recovery in 2015
• Currently one company utilizing Enterprise Zone Incentives in
La Pine Industrial Park, received its authorization in August
2015, with the requirement that it hire an additional 5 full
time employees. The company has already hired the required
5 employees and anticipates additional hiring in 2016/2017
• It is becoming increasingly more difficult to find industrial land
in Bend, and companies are finding more options, as well as
lower costs outside of Bend. Redmond in particular has been
very successful
Oregon Enterprise Zone (ORS)
Incentive to attractbusinessinvestmentand encourage job creation
• Tax abatement on new plant and equipment investments for
new or expanding non -retail businesses in an Enterprise Zone
• 3 -Year Program
• $50,000 minimum investment
• 10% new job creation
• 5 -Year Program
• $50,000 minimum investment
• 10% new job creation
• 150% Deschutes County Annual Wage - $58,649
• 15 -Year Program
• $12.5MM investment
• 50 new jobs within 3 years
• 150% Deschutes County Annual Wage - $58,649
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• Meets the 15 square miles maximum requirement and 25
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Area Economic Data
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• The rate for the Bend -La Pine Schoo District is 44%
• Over 60% of businesses in South County have Iess than 5
employees
Area Economic Data (contd.)
• The census tracts surrounding Sunriver Business Park and
Spring River Plaza (including Three Rivers South) show a
median household income of between 49% arid 75% of the
state/MSA ($24,803 - $37,813)
• The same census tracts show unemployment rates ranging
from 6.9% to 28.5%, with an aggregate of 11%
• There are timited employment opportunities in La Pine and
between La Pine and Bend. 55% of those who iive in La Pine
work commute out of La Pine for employment
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Benefits of Boundary Expansion
• Encourage job creation. Offer additional employment opportunities
for South County residents.
• Three traded sector companies already in Sunriver Business Park —
Sunriver Brewing Company, Rat Hole Brewing, and MicroRidge
Systems.
• Attract traded sector companies to locate and grow in the area that
include family wage jobs.
• Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza are ideally suited for
light industrial and tech businesses.
• Property is currently available for lease in Sunriver Business Park.
Impact of Boundary Expansion
• No change to zoning, therefore relatively little impact on
character or traffic patterns in Sunriver Business Park or Spring
River Plaza
• The expansion of the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone
would include a 3-5 years tax abatement which would impact
local taxing districts.
• However, with more employment opportunities created in the
area, it is more likely that employees will seek to live close to
work, have children that would attend area schools, and
generally contribute to the area economy, including property
and other taxes.
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Calendar for Application of
Boundary Expansion
• March 18
• March 30
• April 5
• April 13
• April 13
Notice to Tax Districts Mailed
Board of County Commissioners Work Session
Public Meeting for Taxing Districts
Deschutes County Resolution
City of La Pine Resolution
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REVIEWED
LEGAL COUNSEL
For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
A Resolution by the Board of County Commissioners
of Deschutes County and City of La Pine to Sponsor
the Application for a Boundary Expansion of The
Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone to Include
Sunriver Business Park and Spring River Plaza, and
Implementing the Provisions of the Enterprise Zone
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* RESOLUTION NO. 2016-007
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WHEREAS, DESCHUTES COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LA PINE (SPONSORS)
are co -sponsoring an application for a boundary expansion for the Deschutes County Rural
Enterprise Zone, and
WHEREAS, The SPONSORS agree to expand the boundary of the Deschutes County
Rural Enterprise Zone to include additional employment lands of Sunriver Business Park and
Spring River Plaza (in unincorporated Deschutes County), and requests that the director of
Oregon Business Development (OBDD) order the boundary expansion of this enterprise zone,
and
WHEREAS, unemployment rates and poverty levels remain elevated in South Deschutes
County, business recovery has been considerably slower than other areas of Deschutes County
and Central Oregon, and relatively few new businesses or business expansions have taken place
in the last few years, and
WHEREAS, the SPONSORS are interested in an enterprise zone to encourage new
business investment, job creation, higher incomes for local residents, and greater diversity of
economic activity and increased property valuation, and
WHEREAS, the proposed enterprise zone contains significant land that is reserved for
industrial use, as indicated by land use zoning map(s) with the application, consistent with
Comprehensive Plan(s) acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development Commission,
and such industrial sites are accessible, serviced or serviceable, and otherwise ready for use and
further development, and
WHEREAS, the SPONSORS appreciate the impacts that a designated enterprise zone
would have and the property tax exemptions that eligible business firms might receive therein, as
governed by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 285C and other provisions of Oregon Law,
and
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WHEREAS, the SPONSORS feel that it is invaluable to collaboratively participate in
efforts to promote economic development in Central Oregon, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
SECTION 1: The Board of County Commissioners of Deschutes County and the City of
La Pine jointly sponsor the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone and has determined to
modify its boundary.
SECTION 2: The municipal corporations, school districts, special services districts, and so
forth
that receive operating revenue through the levying of ad valorem taxes on real and personal
property in any areas of this enterprise zone, as amended, were sent notice regarding this
boundary change. A public meeting regarding this proposal was held on April 5, at the
Sunriver Library, in order for these sponsoring governments to effectively consult with
these other local taxing districts, and solicit input.
SECTION 3: This enterprise zone, as amended, has a total area of 7.63 square miles (6.9
square miles in City of La Pine, 0.61 square miles at Bend Airport, and 0.12 square miles in
Sunriver (an unincorporated area of Deschutes County); it meets other statutory limitations
on size and configuration, and it is depicted here on a drawn to scale map (Exhibit A) and
described in (Exhibit B).
SECTION 4: The Board of County Commissioners of Deschutes County and the City of
La Pine shall jointly continue to fulfill their duties and implement provisions ORS
285C.105 or elsewhere in ORS Chapter 285C and related parts of Oregon Law.
SECTION 5: Modification of this enterprise zone does not grant or imply permission to
develop land within the Zone without complying with jurisdictional zoning, regulatory and
permitting processes and restrictions; nor does it indicate any intent to alter those processes
or restrictions, except as other done in accordance with Comprehensive Plans as
acknowledged by the State of Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission
(LCDC).
SECTION 6: Janet Burton, Assistant Zone Manager and Area Economic Development
Manager, is authorized to submit documentation for this enterprise zone boundary change
to the Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD) on behalf of the zone
SPONSORS for purpose of a positive determination in favor under ORS 285C.117.
SECTION 7: This enterprise zone boundary change takes effect on the date that the latest
resolution of a sponsoring government is adopted, (or later, as so stipulated by OBDD in its
determination pursuant to revision or resubmission of documentation).
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Dated this day of
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
, 2016
ALAN UNGER, Chair
TAMMY BANEY, Vice Chair
ANTHONY DEBONE, Commissioner
ADOPTED by La Pine City Council and SIGNED by the Mayor this day of
, 2016.
Attest:
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Ken Mulenex, Mayor
City Recorder
DESCHUTES COUNTY RESOLUTION No. XXXX
CITY OF LA PINE RESOLUTION No. XXXXX
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY AND
CITY OF LA PINE TO SPONSOR THE APPLICATION FOR A BOUNDARY EXPANSION OF THE
DESCHUTES COUNTY RURAL ENTERPRISE ZONE TO INCLUDE SUNRIVER BUSINESS PARK AND
SPRING RIVER PLAZA AND IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE.
WHEREAS, DESCHUTES COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LA PINE (SPONSORS) are co -sponsoring an
application for a boundary expansion for the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone, and
WHEREAS, The SPONSORS agree to expand the boundary of the Deschutes County Rural
Enterprise Zone to include additional employment lands of Sunriver Business Park and Spring
River Plaza (in unincorporated Deschutes County), and requests that the director of Oregon
Business Development (OBDD) order the boundary expansion of this enterprise zone, and
WHEREAS, unemployment rates and poverty levels remain elevated in South Deschutes
County, business recovery has been considerably slower than other areas of Deschutes County
and Central Oregon, and relatively few new businesses or business expansions have taken place
in the last few years, and
WHEREAS, the SPONSORS are interested in an enterprise zone to encourage new business
investment, job creation, higher incomes for local residents, and greater diversity of economic
activity and increased property valuation, and
WHEREAS, the proposed enterprise zone contains significant land that is reserved for industrial
use, as indicated by land use zoning map(s) with the application, consistent with
Comprehensive Plan(s) acknowledged by the Land Conservation and Development Commission,
and such industrial sites are accessible, serviced or serviceable, and otherwise ready for use and
further development, and
WHEREAS, the SPONSORS appreciate the impacts that a designated enterprise zone would have
and the property tax exemptions that eligible business firms might receive therein, as governed
by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) Chapter 285C and other provisions of Oregon Law, and
WHEREAS, the SPONSORS feel that it is invaluable to collaboratively participate in efforts to
promote economic development in Central Oregon, and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
SECTION 1: The Board of County Commissioners of Deschutes County and the City of La Pine
jointly sponsor the Deschutes County Rural Enterprise Zone and has determined to modify its
boundary.
SECTION 2: The municipal corporations, school districts, special services districts, and so forth
that receive operating revenue through the levying of ad valorem taxes on real and personal
property in any areas of this enterprise zone, as amended, were sent notice regarding this
boundary change. A public meeting regarding this proposal was held on April 5, at the Sunriver
Library, in order for these sponsoring governments to effectively consult with these other local
taxing districts, and solicit input.
SECTION 3: This enterprise zone, as amended, has a total area of 7.63 square miles (6.9 square
miles in City of La Pine, 0.61 square miles at Bend Airport, and 0.12 square miles in Sunriver (an
unincorporated area of Deschutes County); it meets other statutory limitations on size and
configuration, and it is depicted here on a drawn to scale map (Exhibit A) and described in
(Exhibit B).
SECTION 4: The Board of County Commissioners of Deschutes County and the City of La Pine
shall jointly continue to fulfill their duties and implement provisions ORS 285C.105 or elsewhere
in ORS Chapter 285C and related parts of Oregon Law.
SECTION 5: Modification of this enterprise zone does not grant or imply permission to develop
land within the Zone without complying with jurisdictional zoning, regulatory and permitting
processes and restrictions; nor does it indicate any intent to alter those processes or
restrictions, except as other done in accordance with Comprehensive Plans as acknowledged by
the State of Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC).
SECTION 6: Janet Burton, Assistant Zone Manager and Area Economic Development Manager,
is authorized to submit documentation for this enterprise zone boundary change to the Oregon
Business Development Department (OBDD) on behalf of the zone SPONSORS for purpose of a
positive determination in favor under ORS 285C.117.
SECTION 7: This enterprise zone boundary change takes effect on the date that the latest
resolution of a sponsoring government is adopted, (or later, as so stipulated by OBDD in its
determination pursuant to revision or resubmission of documentation).
APPROVED by the DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS and DATED this 13th day
of April, 2016
Attest:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
ALAN UNGER, Chair
TAMMY BANEY, Vice -Chair
ANTHONY DEBONE, Commissioner at Large
Recording Secretary
ADOPTED by La Pine City Council and SIGNED by the Mayor this XX day of XXX, 2016.
Attest:
Ken Mulenex, Mayor
City Recorder