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2016-367-Minutes for Meeting June 01,2016 Recorded 7/8/2016DESCHUTES NANCY BLANKENSHIP,FCOUNTY CLERK DS yJ 2016461 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 07/08/2016 11:19:30 AM IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUhIIIIII 111 111 2016-367 For Recording Stamp Only 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 BUDGET MEETING — CLERK'S OFFICE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 Allen Room, Deschutes Services Building Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone, Alan Unger and Tammy Baney. Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; Mike Maier, Jimm Burton and Bruce Barrett, citizen members of the Budget Committee; Wayne Lowry and Loni Burk, Finance; and Nancy Blankenship, Jeff Sageser and Barb Hagen, Clerk's Office. Meeting minutes were taken by Natalie Jones. Chair Bruce Barrett opened the meeting at 10:15 a.m. Attendees were introduced. Nancy discussed several projects that the Clerk's Office had completed over the last year. One project was a student art contest for the County's centennial. The winner's artwork will be on front of the upcoming voters' pamphlet. Nancy also discussed the "Voting Matters" ad campaign on YouTube. She said that other counties have been directing individuals to Deschutes County's website and these ads. Jeff played the "Voting Matters" ads for the committee. Oklahoma Thunder Productions made the ads, and were paid partially with a grant; the rest was split with Jackson County. Minutes of Budget Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 1 of 4 Nancy also stated that registration activity is up partially due to the "Oregon Motor Voter" promotion. Online registration is also up to 112,000, from under 100,000. They expect to another increase in November. Nancy said that the statistics are available on the Oregon.gov website. Jeff stated that the primary source of revenue for the Clerk's Office is from recording fees. In the current fiscal year, they are expecting to earn $1.42m total. They are currently at $1.35m. FY 16-17 is expected to bring in $1.5m. He went on to say that due to the low housing inventory available, permits are up 11%. The Clerk's Office has recorded over 50,000 documents this year. Mortgage records are a big piece of revenue. Page count is up 15% this year on mortgage documents recorded. The Clerk's Office closed at 139,000 documents for month of May. Nancy said there are several increases in expenses expected. The first is the increases needed to process a presidential election. Second is the "Motor Voter", which is producing approximately 650 new documents a month. They are expecting to add 8,000-9,000 documents to voter registration roles. They will need more election work done and will have overtime costs. They have added a drop box in the Old Mill and are scouting for one more location. They collected 1,700 more documents from the new ballot site; this new site will alleviate issues created by the ballot drop-off at the Wall Street site. Nancy is asking for funding for a new tabulation system — $200k. The current tabulator was purchased in 2005 and a third was purchased in 2007. Both are running on old technology. The new tabulator and updated software would allow for online adjudication and efficiencies with supplies. It would eliminate hundreds of manila envelopes needed for the write in process (just 11 write-ins on the most recent election). It takes 50 man-hours to look at ballots for write-ins. The new system would allow for on-screen processing, instead of by hand. It would also reduce some of the need for election board workers — openers and inspectors. Nancy's estimate is this could decrease the need from 45 to 28 workers. This would be both a time and manpower savings. Mike asked if it would be used for the presidential election in November. Nancy said a new system would not be implemented until after the November election. Minutes of Budget Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 2 of 4 She went on to say that when ballots are scanned into the current tabulators, any blank ballots, write-ins, or over votes cause the machine to stop. On independent ballots, 95% had a write -ins and stopped the machine. The new system would allow for different paper and ballots on demand. You can print whatever ballot type you need from stock. Currently the Clerk's Office shreds 1,300-1,500 ballots after an election, and had to order additional ballots for swaps. This could mean a savings of $1,300-$1,700 per election. Another increased cost in the next year will be an office reconfiguration to allow for better security. It would eliminate open areas and would require individuals to be "buzzed in" to back areas; and it would create added structure during elections. With the new system mentioned above, the tabulation area in lobby would not be needed, because the balance of election workers would fit in the back area, allowing for a better flow of voters. Tammy asked when a new system would be implemented. Nancy said she would look for installation in early December 2016. They could test the system using a previous election's ballots and results. She would expect to go live with the May 2017 election. Mike asked about the vendor for a new system. Nancy said she could possibly piggyback on Multnomah County's bid or use their current vendor for a quote. Nancy said that there are grant revenues of 11%, and the rest of the cost would need to be paid out of the general fund. The 218 fund revenue from recording fees is up substantially. Overall expenditures have been reduced. Nancy said that some plats had to be updated and the cost was between $30-$35k. One estimate to have it done by a third -party vendor was $125K, but the Clerk's Office did the work in house to save money. Nancy said that one project they are working on is transcribing the minutes from the Board of County Commissioner's meetings from 1979 through the mid -1990's. The $15,000 cost needs to be added to the Administration budget; this would be a multi-year project and is not in the proposed budget at this time. There are 939 audio tapes that have not been transcribed. They have done about six so far. Prior to 1979, the tapes have already been transcribed; and all were done after about 1998. The tapes are deteriorating. Nancy said the 1970's and 1980's were a big land use time for Deschutes County, and for history's sake, she wants to have this data. Current discussions could benefit from the data on these tapes. Minutes of Budget Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 3 of 4 Mike asked if more money was need for education. Nancy said that $5,000 was plenty last year and should work this year as well. The advertising done recently can be used for the next few years. Nancy mentioned that Whitney Hale was a huge help and resource for these projects. Being no further discussion, the session ended at 10:49 a.m. DATED this Day of Deschutes County Board of Commissioned/. ATTEST SIGNATURES: 6-6-x4tA Recording Secretary 444. IL Alan Unger, Cha 2016 for the Tammy Baney, Vi Chair Chair Anthony DeBone, Commissioner Minutes of Budget Meeting Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Page 4 of 4 BUDGET COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 9:00 AM • Reconvene the Deschutes County budget meeting 9:00 - 9:30 AM Fair and Exno Center (Funds 617-619 and 601) • Introductions • Budget discussion; Special Requests 14/428 9:30 - 10:00 AM County Assessor's Office (Fund 001-02) • Introductions • Budget discussion 10:00 - 10:15 AM Break 10:15 - 10:45 AM 10:45 - 11:45 AM 11:45 - 12:30 PM 12:30 - 1:00 PM 1:00 - 2:00 PM 2:00 - 3:00 PM 3:00 - 3:15 PM County Clerk's Office (Funds 001-05, 001-06 and 218) • Introductions • Budget discussion Solid Waste (Funds 610-614) • Introductions • Budget discussion Elected Officials Compensation Committee (Lunch - Discussion) Natural Resources Protection (Funds 326-327) • Introductions • Budget discussion Road (Funds 325. 328-340. 465) • Introductions • Budget discussion;Special Requests 14/427 Community Development (Funds 290-303) • Introductions • Budget discussion; Special Requests 14/422 Break Program Budget Tab/Page 4 / 161 4 / 131 4 / 137 4 / 185 4 / 181 4 / 168 4 / 145 Page 1 voters' pamphlet 1 9;1 b -2111h Oregon Vote -by -Mail Primary Election May 1.7, 2016 In 1916, Deschutes County was born after voters passed a ballot measure to create a new county from western Crook County territory. In conjunction with the County's 100th Anniversary Celebration, a student art contest was held and the winning_ entries, themed "Celebrating 100 Years", will be featured on the cover of the County's 2016 Primary and General Election Voters' Pamphlets. Congratulations to Adriene Steffen, 5th Grade, Sisters Middle School for the winning entry for the Primary Voters' Pamphlet. Attention This is the beginning of your county voters' pamphlet. The county portion of this joint voters' pamphlet is inserted in the center of the state portion. Each page of the county. voters' pamphlet is clearly marked with a color bar on the outside edge. All information contained in the county portion of this pamphlet has been assembled and printed by your county clerk. 1,116 ;r--; County Clerk's Office,: Nancy Blankenship, County Clerk PO Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005 1300 NW Wail $t, Ste 202, Bend, OR 97703 Fax (541) 383-4424 Recording (541)3814549: Elect! ens (541)3884547 inmdeschutes:prg Dear Deschutes County Voter: ' • This is your May 17, 2016 Primary Election Voters' Pamphlet provided by your Deschutes County Clerk's office. It includes information about candidates and measures from local jurisdictions within the boundaries of Deschutes County. MajOr political parties choose their • ' candidates at primary election. We have inserted the Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet in the State Voters' Pamphlet to save on mailing costs. The State Voters' Pamphlet indludes federal and. state candidates and measures. This Pamphlet contains the ballot measures -and explanatory statements designed to provide you with impartial and fair information. It also contains paid arguments for or against certain measures. Candidates may also pay to place a statement in the Pamphlet to provide you with additional information -about them. Ballots will be mailed by Wednesday, April 27,2016; to each registered voter. Here are a few things you should know:. • Voted ballots MUST be received at our office or an official drop site location by 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to be counted. Remember to sign your ballot envelope. • The names of the candidates on your ballot will appear in random alphabetical order. In accordance with ORS 254.155, random ordpring of the letters is conducted prior to each election. • Not all the candidates Or measures in'this Voters' Pamphlet will be on your ballot. Your residence address determines those distriotslor which you may vote. Your official ballot will contain only those issues on which you are eiigible to vote, based on where you live. • Not alt candidates Submit infcfrriation for the Voters' Pamphlet so you may have candidates on your -ballot thatare not in, the Voters' Pamphlet. •, This Voters' Panipfiletls online at DeschLites:c0fc'terk. After 8:00 Prn on election night, preliminary election results will be posted online at Oeschutes,oyd/electichresults. • If a ballot was delivered to your residence for someone who should no longer be receiving a • • ballot at your address, please write "RETURN" on the envelope and place it back in your Sincerely, Nancy Blankenship • Deschutes County Clerk: 9-2 1 Clerk's Letter 4 Index to Voters' Pamphlet All candidates had the opportunity to submit a picture and statement regarding their candidacy in this paritphlet.The following candidates submitted information. The text of the candidate statements, measures and arguments wereprinted as submitted.' • Page 9-106 Deschutes River Recreation Homesites Unit 8 Part 3 Special Road District 9-7 9-107 Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District 9-8 9-108 Sisters School District 6 9-11 Henderson, Phil Unger, Alan Voting Information Drop Sites • Page 9-15 ,.. 9-15 9-6 9-4 New to your Ballot Packet Optional Secrecy Sleeve Deschutes County. is peoud to introduce: the Optional Ballot Secrecy Sleeve: If you do not use the Optional Secrecy Sleeve, your ballot will still be counted as long as you sign the return ballot envelope. 1 Optional Ballot Secrecy Sleeve . ..t.....e ....s.M.aMM.M.y.arMseae.e........a..ar..... l.Y.....7.a1w.....el.M.f..l.e•W ewwM.0,n.r.aa.e.s • - • ®.4.0 .wrws..arww.. 10....r..M...M...........w.. .....iaaaws.!s.raw.w.rr . . ....e.i..Wrw....... .....e ...awra...w..w4.r... • Year velum en.alOeoust toe slipsisaw yew6M0t..o lelb. eeled.d. Pes6indie sw not saosp.d. Yore. balk* must Os 6y*AOP Lgeetkm Qq. + :.. 04 , s . bA0, � a . t , , 4,4 Your Ballot Packet should contain at least the following items: Printed ballot • A pre -addressed return envelope Secrecy sleeve . 9-3 ( Index Deschutes County May 17, 2016 Special Election Official Ballot Drop Site Locations Bend Deschutes Service Center 1300 NW WaII St (Box located on Parkway side of building) Available 7 days a week " Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: open until 8 pm Drive -By Drop Site Comer of Wall St and Lafayette Ave .(Parking Area) • Fri & Mon, May 13 & 16: 8am-6pm Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: '7 am - 8 pm Deschutes County Road Department 61150 SE 27th St Available 7 days a week - opens April 29 Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: open until 8 pm * New Site in Bend * Drive -By Drop Site 459 SW Bluff Dr (Box located on the knoll above.Old Mill District in parking lot south of Hilton Garden inn hotel - look for signs and banners), • inning Friday, May 13: 24-hour drive-by Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: open until 8 pm • La Pine Drive -By Drop Site La Pine Public Library -; 164251st St ' (1st St & Huntington Rd)' Beginning Friday, May 13: 24-hour drive-by Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: open until 8 pm Redmond Redmond Public Libra Drive -By Drop Site (Located on west side of Library) 827 SW Deschutes Ave Available 7 days a week"- opens April 29 Election Day, Tuesday, May 17; open until 8 pm • Sisters Sisters City Nati 520 E Cascade Ave April 29- May 16: 8am-5. pm (Usual Business Hours & Days) ` Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: 8 am - 8 pm Sunriver Sunriver Area Public Library Drive -By Drop Site • Sunriver Business Park 56855 Venture Ln Friday, May 13: 8 am -5 pm Monday, May 16: 8 am — 6 pm Election Day, Tuesday, May 17: '8 am - 8 pm Terrebonne Terrebonne Sheriff Substation .815411th St, Suite • Fn & Mon, May13 &May 16, -8 am ptT&2pm,-spm Election Day, Tuesday; May17: 8am-1 pm&2 pin -8pni Postmarks Do Not Count! All ballots must be received at an official drop site .or the Deschutes County Clerk's, office no later than 8 pm, Election Day.. if you have not mailed your ballot by Wednesday, May 11, 2016, use an official ballot drop site. County Clerk's Office, 1300 NW Wall St, Upper Floor, Bend - Privacy Booths Provided Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm — Election Day: 7 am to 8 pm 9-4 1 Drop Sites Directions to Bend's Newest Ballot Drop Box Site The drop box is located at 459 SW Bluff Drive in the parking lot south of the Hilton Garden Inn, on the knoll above the Old Mill District. Access either end of Bluff Drive from SW Bond Street. Watch for signs and banners to direct you to the drop site. New. Ballot Drop Site:' Old Mill District 459;SW,BBlyff Dr. 'Bend OR. 9-5 1 Voting Infor Voting Information checlt your ballot! Registering to Vote , To be eligible to vote in the May 17, 2016 Primary Election, a completed voter registration card must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 26, 2016. To Register To Vote In Oregon, You Must Be: 1. A resident of Oregon. 2. A United States citizen. 3. At least 18 years old by election day. You Must Update Your Registration If: 1. Your residence or mailing address changes. 2. Your name changes. 3. You wish to change your party affiliation. Important Note: If you have moved or your mine has changed and you have not yet updated your registration, you are still eligible to vote. Contact the Deschutes Coun- ty Elections office, 541-388-6547 for further information. Voters With Disabilities: _ If you are unable to vote your ballot withoUlassistance, contact the Deschutes County. Elections office at 541-388-6547. We will provide two, persons to assist you in voting. TO assure your voted ballot is received by electiOn day, contact the elections office early to arrange for assistance. You may also select someone else of Our own choice to assist you. An audio edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available. To order, Olease contact Independent Living Resources at 503-232-7411 or TTY 503-232-8408. Voting Instructions Check Your Ballot! To vote you must blacken the oval (I) completely with a pen (black or blue ink), , To write-in a name—Write the name on the soliOine and fill in the oval. (n) to the left of the write-in Orie; If you vote for more candidates than allowed, or if you vote both Yes and No on a measure, it is called an overvote. Your vote will not count for that candidate or measure. You do not have to vote on all contests. Those you do vote on will still be counted. Contact Deschutes County Elections office at 541-388- 6547 to request a replacement ballot if: —0 you make a mistake --+ your ballot is damaged or spoiled -4 your ballot is lost • or for any other reason. 1 -866 -ORE -VOTES (se habla Espanol) www.oregonvotes.gov TTY 1-800-735-2900 Remember, if stated on your ballot, vote both sides of your ballot. - 9-6 1 Voting. Information Make sure you have completely • filled in the oval next to your choices. If you vote for more candidates than • allowed, or if you vote, both Yea and No:on - ' a, measure, it is called an overvote. • Your vote will not count for that candidate Or measure. You do not have to vote on all contests. Those you do vote on will still be counted. Contact Deschutes County'Elections office at 541-388-6547 to request a replacement ballot if: 4 you make a mistake -) your ballot is damaged or spoiled - your ballot is lost 'or for any other reason. 1 -866 -ORE -VOTES Ise habla Espanol) yvww.oregonvotes.org • \ TTY 1-800-785-2900 Deschutes County Elections and Voting 1300 NW Wall St. Bend, Oregon _• NORTON AVENUE WIIUtiflhhIJHmIuHq Elections and Voting LAFAYETTE AVENUE 11, • t Measure. 9.106 Deschutes River Recreation Homesites Unit 8, Part 3, Special Road District Explanatory Statement Deschutes River Recreation Homesites UBP3 Specie District ("District) is located in Deschutes County. The purpose of the District is to improve and maintain public roads contained within the District's boundaries and engage in -the powers of the District authorized by ORS 371.336: Funds for operating the District will be provided by levying taxes on all real property within the District as well as possible grants or loans. The governing body shall consist of three members elected from the District at large for two-year terms with the first members having staggered terms. If approved by the voters, the District will levy taxes beginning. with the 2016-2017 tax year. Prior oto the 2016-2017 tax year, the District will likely seek revenues from other sources such as contributions. from District residents. Road- • If approved, the measure would authorize the District to tax . properties within the District for the above -listed services at a maximum permanent tax limit of $2.00 per $1;000 assessed • value and is estimated to raise $17,610.00 in operating funds for the District in the first year. The District, however, need not levy the full amount of the permanent tax rate in' any given, year. The. District. governing body will determine the amount to levy each. year after taking into account the fiscal budgetapproved, each. year by the District budget committee, consisting of the District goveming body and three electors from the District appointed •" by the District governing body, and after public comment. The District budget committee and, with a few exceptions allowed by law, District meetings will be open to the public. For the first year, which shall, be the 2016-2017 tax year, the ad valorem tax levy is $2.00 per $1,000 assessed value and is expected to raise $17,610:00 in operating funds for the -District. (This information furnished by Shawrr McDaniel, DRRFi U8P3 Special • Road District.) 9-7 1 asures Measure 9-107 Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District Explanatory Statement Why is this on the ballot?. Since 1990, the 9-1-1 Service District has depended on mul- tiple temporary tax measures to fund 9-1-1 emergency and non -emergency call -taking and police, fire and EMS dispatch services for District residents. The 9-1-1 User Board, comprised of all local police and fire chiefs, adopted a strategic plan to improve 9-1-1 service and to replace the end of life radio com- munications system by establishing stable funding prior to the expiration of the existing, temporary operating levy in 2018. Stable funding would ensure the continuation of quality, respon- sive 9-1-1 emergency service for the public and emergency responders. This new tax would replace both the current permanent tax rate of $.1618 and the expiring temporary rate of $.20. The District's Goveming Board has committed to maintaining the levy rate • at $.3618, which is the current tax level, for the next two years. The maximum levy rate will be $.4250. If levied at -the maximum amount, the total increase over the current combined rates on a property with an assessed value of $200,000 would be $1.05 per month. How does this benefit the public? Today, dispatchersare usually working a radio•dispatch con- sole at the same time they're taking 9-1-1 calls. This results in 9-8 1 Measures frequent interruptions by field responders calling on the radio who don't know their dispatcher is on a 9-1-1 emergency call. Dispatchers are proficient at "multi -tasking", but they serve the • public better when they're able to talk to 9-1-1 callers without interruptions. Stable funding wilt allow the. District to strategically add more dedicated 9-1-1 call receivers as calf volumes grow. How does this benefit police, fire and EMS responders served by the 9-1-1 District? • Stable funding would ensure the District can operate, maintain and eventually replace the riew radio system currently under Tconstruction. When it's completed in late 2016, police and fire crews will be safer because they'll be able to talk to dispatchers from inside dense buildings and remote geographic locations ' where their radios don't work today. Also, if there's a local disaster situation, the new system will allow responders from outside the region to talk to local dispatchers and responders. Local agencies have been using an outdated radio system well past the end of its lifespan. (Think Windowi 95 software and "Pentium" processors.) A 2014 consultant's report said a new radio system would cost $13 million. To avoid duplicating infrastructure already being built for the State Police; the District • fostered a partnership with the state, which cut the project cost in half to $6.5 million. The lower cost means the District can 'construct the new system without incurring any debt. Permanent, stable funding will allow the District to maintain, operate and eventually replace the new system at the end of its service life. Why the.complicated process? Per state law, the existing District cannot change its permanent rate, but with voter approval a new, replacement District may be formed with a new permanent rate. (This information furnished by Tony DeBone, Commissioner, Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.) Measure, The New 911 District With a• Permanent Funding Rate Needs To Be Formed: The 91.1 District has implemented a new communication system. This:systern and the new permanent levy will benefit the county residents by reducing the administrative expense of passing a new temporary levy every few. years. This will enable the new service district todo long range planning,With a known funding level and reduce costs and. improve. efficiency The 911 Service District has stated the planis to not levy an amount above .the current levy amount of 36..18 cents per thousand of assessed, value until 7=1 2018. when the levy now in effect would have This will not increase the taxburden until then, with current reserves being drawn down to supportthe increased operating cost. , An additional benefit to the county will ` be theability for -seven different communication systems to be merged into one. This will be a, significant improvement and: alt users will be',able to communicate with each other In a .timely; and,efhcient'manner. This means the different agencies -are not required to individually upgrade their. communication systems.;;Theancrease In the levy amount will' mean the different agencies do natneed to pass their own levies.to support user fees for the 91.1 district; This will: reduce administrative.overheed and the associated' costs considerably. The funds wNl still come from the time taxpayers but will not need to,bafunneled through the various. agencies. The newaevy amount will also.provide sufficient funds to be set aside to implement a new system as needed in, the future, just as the current Ievy.has done. The 911 Service District was able to get the state to partner with :the district to. pay for the new system thereby savingthe county approximately $6.5 million: .• • This is the final outcome of Government agencies working to- gether for the good of all the citizens of Deschutes County. (This information furnished by Larry W Fulkerson.) The printing of this argument does•not constitute* endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does'the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. 9-9 1 easures The 9-1-1 Employees Association strongly'supports: the new tax Ievyproposed by the 9-1-1 Service District. The District has taken a tremendously proactive approach in addressing and , greatly improving operations for dispatchers as well as for our police, fire and EMS counterparts:As; "the .first, fl st respond- ers, your callsfor emergency services are of utmost impor- tance to us end we want to ensure' we are'able to:provide you with service` that is second to none: Radio communications is•the largest, most complex, and one of the most vital aspects of our job: When you tali 9-1-1 and ' require expedited 'emergency services, the responding field Units, must be advised where tog°, why they_are going, how manypeople are in need of assistance, as well, as.Other vital information: Requests from emergency responders:, for addi= tional units. or agencies are frequently made: Responders also 'often request assistance from power and naturatgas comps- ries andaurembulances:in these situations; -having• p-to•late •communications equipment is absolutely essential: Wk;need to ensure we are reliably transmitting andreaelving the-most- accurateinformation atall The proposed levy forstable funding will snake it possible for us to improve the: servicewe.provide to you, by providing us with•the toolsneed•to' fulhlhour mis,-. sion, which is: 7O:PROVIDE;PRQMPT SERVICE -IN A CAR2lG; RESOURCE- FUL AND PROFESSIONAL. MANNER TO-THOSE,Y41E SERVE, The 9-1.1 Employees[Association would liketo strongly en- courage: you to vote 'YES' on Measure 97107. -(This information furnished by Cari Elliston.) .The printing of this argument' does not constitute an endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant thQ accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Measure 94407 Arguments Citizens for 9.1-1 Stable Funding Supports the Deschutes_ County, 9-1-1 Service Distriet's measure to ensure9;1-1' will have reliable, permanent fundinglo fulfill its'critical:pUblic-safety mission. • 9-1-1 is ourlife-line! When We have an emergency,,professional call receivers and dispatchers'fiind out exactly where weare; what we need and immediately send us help: Whilethat help lien the Way, in life-threaterfng situations; they calmly and compassionately guide us through instructions that save -lives. • 9-1-1 is always thereto help us — now it's time for us to ,help them! Our independent' 9-1-1 Service District has been'opetationally sound and fiscally responsible for atmost'30 years,'earning the trust and'confiidence of the pubiic:and their police, fire`and EMS customer agencies." ;1- • A good :example is ,how. ,replacing the ,.area's. end of life radio systems is being handled, 9-111's customer agencies,have oper- ated seven different. independent ,systems for decades When it became, obvioustheir; outdated systems needed to be, replaced. and modernized, they all ;agreed the 9471 _District was, the right e - place to consolidate their, systems. to. tower •costs -and improve efficiency That's remarkable confidence, but 9-171 went further!, Instead of buying itsown $13 million system; 9-1-1 partnered with the'state radio project'By sharing•radio sites:end infrastructure, the project cost was out in half to $6.5 million andthe new system will deliver better coverage and;be.more reliable. It will also be available for use -by other publicagencies, so -they, :won't have to build or maintain: radio systems•of their own.. 94 -1 -bas been fiscally responsible, levying the lowestpossible talc level needed. In 2008, -its operating levy- was $ 3 cents. In 2013, 9-1-1 dropped the current operating levy by $:03, and still banked the money necessary topay cash for the new radio system. Our critical,:iife-saving 9-1-1 emergency call answering anddis- • patching service needs stable, reliable permanent funding. Please ' vote YES on Measure 9-107. Thank you! (This information furnished by Dennis Luke, Treasurer, Citizens for 911 Stable Funding.) The printing of this argument does not constitute art endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument: 9-10 1 Measures • The•De'schutes County Sheriffs Employee Association'a'nd the Bend Police Association urge you to vote ?YES" on Measure 9-107. When you dial 9-1x1_, District _gmployees`are there for•youl They answer your Call quickly; accurately determine the help:. • you need; and immediately dispatch emergency rest onders;• , -to;your•precise..location. If you need medical. assistance white • paramedics:are en -route, they 009'1001,0u over the -phone' • Id do CPR.or'stop severe bleeding: Theycan even`heip you deliver a baby!.; These,. dedicated professionals also help` usi A we're "respond- ing,,theyupdate,us�with critical incident information atbout„ dangers us suspects aituatiot s' and"hazardous materials, if someone flees_a crime'scen-e, theji ielajf detailed information thatgiveslaw:enforcement the best'possible chance. to,-*: 'preher d dangerous suspects: Theytrack'our activity and. make sure We have back-upwhen iecessafy.,And if •a-• langerous, • incident gets Worse•While we're ,en -route♦ theytellles`50 we'can react appropriately and: sta• •y safe ..:: { :. ,, ; �: ,' Our 9-1=1 dispatchers are oilr,life-line, and we coild'n't tielp you nearly aswell without them!' ' • Recently, the 9-1=1 District took responsibi!ityfee consolidat-' ang, building,, operating and _maintaining'a new, technically; 'advanced'radio communications system that lets:us•taiklto dis- patch and each,oth'er,`from places that have ho coverage now. They banked money overseveral years to'buildthe.system' without incurring debt and they saved millionscdnstruc-. tion costs by partnering with the state's.radio project. Permanent, stable funding for 9-1-1 will allow'theDistrict to continue to deliver the help YOU: need.and the 'help -WE -need. . for many, years into the future: PLEASE VOTE YES! • (This information furnished by Steve Mangin, Deschutes County Sheriff's Employee Association.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the , County of Deschutes, nor does the County Warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument: Measure 9-108 SistOtt tohtibi rbistrict Explanatory Statement Sisters School District currently serves approximately 1,100 students at three school sites. Additionally, the Cloverdale School site is serving approximately 20 high school students in alternative programs. During the past year, Sisters School District convened a Long Range Facilities Task Force Committee led by citizen volun- teers. The Long Range Facilities Task Force Plan states that improvements to school safety and security are crucial. They also concluded that there is a need to make facility improve- ments that exceed the scope of what the current facilities oper- ating budget can withstand. Years of budget reductions have deferred upgrades to school budding operational and safety systems in order to fund leaming materials and keep teachers in the classrooms. To protect the community's investment in our schools and cre- ate effective, accessible and inclusive learning environments that help all students achieve, the committee agreed that capi- tal bonds would be required in order to complete the necessary upgrades to our schools. The estimated tax rate for this proposed $10.7 million bond is- sue would be $.41 per $1,000 of assessed property value over the 15 year life of the bonds. The Sisters School District currently has the lowest school tax rate in Deschutes County and one of the lowest in Central Oregon. It has been almost 14 years since the community passed a construction bond for a new high school and tumed . • theIfien127Year-old high eaheetbUifdintintthe",ne.iitt7Bfatare...,,, ' 4010 4090. POs':20.01.01qN6000'-'000*, years and wili reduce the ;District's tax levy rates by approximate- ly,$1.04,per $1,090. of assessed preperti. value... Guided bythe Facilities Task Force Committee's findings, the Sisters School. Board proposes that bonds:fund-capital projects for school and classroom:renovations including safety, upgrades to door and tockkt systoms,-creation of more controllectschog! access points and safe and ADA'comPliant . Specifically, this bond measureis expected to fund: . • 'IpStallation of upgrades to btrilding-door arid locking aysteMa,'' - •• •creatiori of controlled access to, budding 'entrances, -lnaluding modem surveillance systems..., • • • . • Upgradesto emergency backup generatorsland failirg cariuminitatiortiytteme, • . • Interfor-arkfexterier building improVements to Meet aefetyreetareiriente, , • • 'deirettione to pidri.sptioofilVd*OieiiideficienCies- and upgrade building automation *tent' at ail Sites,'' •'"PurObaSe and installation tif a baditiOveridenSing boiler • at the elementary school and renovation of heating, Cool- • ingand ventilation systems at alt Site's; , • • Repairs to deteriorating parking lot anasidewalksys, • Renovation and upgrades to Reed Stadium to meet' • Safety and ADA requirements ,lroproVenfente to.plurribing.andffrainagasysterna.;' • :Refinancing of existing obligations used for prior Capital. ImprOvernents included energy efficient. building upgrades and me additkin.of a two clasproorn:, modular at,the elernentarySchect #111. rg*dpiihg at the Middle school to create 'additional classroom space. (Ala information, futnished bySandy Tar*Iia49uliness kfahager,'Sistets • .1 9-11 Measures Measure 9-108 Arguments in May, we have the opportunity to vote:on an irnportant school bond measure which will'provide necessary revenue for' unfunded capital improvement projects.' This bond, will pay for. overdue upgrades and renovation insecurity/safety systems, heating/cooling systems; IT infrastructure, athletic facilities, water systems, and -other time related facility improvement projects in the Sisters'sct`ools: Having a strong and successful school system is the foun dation of. a successful town. It is, one,of the best economic stimulus programs we caphave. Consider the value placed on the Folk Festival, My; Own Two Handsand Starryi.ights:, Or the fact that there are 1100 registered. adult volunteers, for all three :schools.,Orth'e.partnership between local businesses and student groups who raise funds for athletics and music while: providing. a` necessary workforce;for events such as the' Quilt Show, Sisters Rodeo, and Folk Festival,_ Orschool sport- ing competition's, _that bring many. participants and visitors to Sisters every year who leave•their dollars in our local economy. Our community, supportsour kids and our kids support our comrriunity. .. . . We moved to Sisters because of the.excellent school system. • We could have ,chosen to move anywhere. but came here be, lieving there was strong community support for the schools and knowing our kids'.would receive a great education. In today's.challenging financial times; it difficult to ask voters to support an increase in property taxes when one personally may, not,realize its direct benefit. As cixizens,we:feel yve have a civic responsibility. to look past today and collectively plan well _ for tomorrow. k • The proposed bond of 1.0.7 million dollars over 15 .years sounds expensive. Broken dow , it translates in to 5123 per year or $10.25 per mouth or $0.35 per day for a home: valued at $300,000, Although few want highertaxes, this Bond mea.- - sure is a good return on our investment by ensuring a strong, well functioning school district with up to date facilities. (This: information furnished by JosephF Bechtold.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any sestement made in the argument. ' 9=12 1 Measures Sisters is'a community brimming with creativity, Physical ,beauty and diverse activities nurturing citizens. young and old,' a village_ which sustains individuals, families and their passions. This village is whyl accepted a health' teaching position at Sisters High School fifteen years ago. The people and this place helped me raise my own children and over; a thousand students • (rriyatheti"children") rt a safe, positive, ftlrturing environment,': Within each school:there are dedicated teachers in partner= ships. with community members 001ding authentic• experiences and programs unlike any: in our Examples include: The. Americana Project, Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition,. the Luthier Program,. Flight. Science Pursue Your Passion, the, • Culinary Program;, the EMS/Medical Program and.Seedto Table. Every child should have the opportunity'to spring from the soil of these ,unique programs, while.beco ring vital stew ards of theircontmunity, just like the teachers'and volunteers who nurtured them. Yet, these programs that ignite our Com:- munitywith pride and purpose areat rwc!:' lith' annual budget cuts, we've rallied to keep our unique programs and community partnerships intact while ourfacilities suffered. This is why • representatives from aIIfacets of our'community are working • together`to-pass this bond'sowe canmeet program, facility and safety needs for -Sisters students. Our investment is much greater than patching up three schools. It is a strong mantra . . .that reverberates throughout our community; _Be dedicated to: leaving our community; and` its resources in better shape for future generations"' The recent "facelift:",. to downtown Sisters creates a welcoming ambiance for'all, adding charming char- acter to our humble town and eliciting undeniable pride from each of us. New lighting, ACA upgrades, improved sidewalks and pavement creates asafer, environment. Let's 'facelift" schools similarly and provide the safe,. positive, and nurturing experience.which brings families and economic strength to our cernmunity. Remember, we are all connected because we share our community together. Heather Johnson • . (This information furnished by, Heather Johnson.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Measure 9tC8 We are writing today in support of the Sisters School District bond Proposal. We. have lived in Sisters for the past 17 years and have four children. We have two children at the elementary school, one.et the middle school, and one high school student..., In addition, wet Are. owners of Dyer Constriction &Renovation, Inc. which specializes in building end remodeling custom homes. We are obviously vested.in the quality of the education system for our children, but we would like to share how we see the proposed. bond affecting local business.. Research shows that irnresting in education, transportatidn, and healthcare will promote strength in local and statewide economic stability. The Assistant Director of State Fiscal Re- search writes: • "For example, .spending on education, transportation, and health has, been shown to stimulate growth in the short run and is an important determinant of economic growth and job quality in the ling run.[1j,Research also shows that expanding and .. approving upon these investments through well -targeted tax increases, (in other words, finding new money to pay for better services) stimulates income and Job growth.[2]" Erika Williams, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities 2014 As small busindss owners; we believe that improving our school facilities, implementing safety procedures, and employ- ing more teachers will benefit not onlylocalchildren but our communityes a whole. It is the idea of improving a community from the inside out, starting with children, and encompassing a scope city wide. We, have. reviewed the Bond Proposal and ,believe it to be sound financially, both as business owners and parents: We.. -, need your support as constituents of this fine community to, continue the trajectory of growth and excellence iii .Sisters, Or. Mike and Jill Dyer - (This information furnished by Milts Dyer.) The printing of this argument does not constitute en endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does the counly warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement -made In the argument. . 9-13 ( Measures uments I support the May 2016 bond measure because schools are a critical corriponentof healthycorrimunities..Sister`s is uniquc be- cause the many people who live in and around Sisters, but don't have kids in school, use our school facilities regularly. .Activities include walking within the schools during inclement Weather,.. gym and auditonum usage, and exercising. in our open.trackand field facility. On ourfields;.communiity, members and groups work their dogs,,fly airplanes, and play with their..farrriiies; None of our... outdoor facilities are gated or locked. Our mission as'a School District is to always welcome Sisters residents to our facilities but we need them to tie safe and operationa). ` • The second, reason 1 support this bond, is. because, when , , schools are safe and functional„local businesses and the City of Sisters thrive through"incorpe'generation. For the Pest two, years, the hosting of major`track meets and other large events have been cancelled due to unusable facilitiess. Hosting those events, F,. bungs hundreds (sometimes thousands) 01100010 Sisters. Sisters Hrgh School was slated to hast this year's Sky Ern League track championships. However, we were forcedto pass, on this income generatof due to the unsafe condition of our track and field facilities. Sisters hotels, restaurants, and merchants •` lose- significant revenue when' Sisters Schools are unable to host these events: Finally,:l support the bond because our school district constantly competes with neighboring schools for enrollment. When new fern:Oleo come to Central Oregon open enrollment allows them toattend any school. During'schooi tours, families_ compare our programs and facilities'to those of our neighbors. In such Id com- petitive=environmentit isessential'that we continue to provide top-notch educational programs'and maintain safe facilities foe all current Sisters students, whileAt the:same time working to, - attract new ones. Please support our community, families,: and schools, by voting yesL,,<; (This information furnished by Tim Roth.) , The printing of this argument does''not constitute an endorsement by the , County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. Meant re 9'I08 Arg Asa parent with two children — one currently in the Sisters School District and one soon to be - I am, in full support of the Sisters. School Bond::Safety and security of. ourstudents as well as repairs and upgrades to current facilities to maintain our. communityassets just makes sense. Our school board and•disinct administration has been and will continue to be good stewards of our tax dollars. They have ' stretched the limited maintenance dollars over the last several, years and done their best for our kids with whatlittle they have. Every student: deserves .working heating: systems, functional . roofs, working kitchen• equipment, safe sidewalks, and well -lit parking Tots attheir schools. These items, along with others listed throughout the bond, will enhance the learning environ mnt to help students to be'more successful and instill a sense of pride throughout. our community" . With my background in Me.travel, and tourism. industry:I ,believe: renovated ethldtic facilities including the stadium and track will enhance the economy of Sisters; bringing more visitors to our community during typical off-season months.' New facilities•will mean,additional home games; which means. more visiting families. Rotar, will have the opportunity to host its Sisters Outlaw Invitational Track Meet once again. Theex- parlded. field at Reed Stadium means soccer and lacrosse will be able to host more tournaments :and bOMe garner. A new baseball field behind .SHS opens up the possibility of our com- munity becoming a part of national tournaments already hosted. throughout centhalOregon. Our.students will have a'functional place tohone their craft., and the community wilt have an asset they are able to:enjoyon more than Pridaynights in thefall: As a community we have a RESPONSIBILITY to,care for the assets we own and support our economy. With this'bond proposal:we have the opportunity to do both. Vote yes for the Sisters School Bond. Erin llll: Borla ' (This information furnished by Erin Boria.) The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth, of any statement made in the argument. f 9-14 1 Measures Alan Unger Democrat Occupation: Deschutes County • Commissioner • Occupational Background: . Multnomah County Sheriff De- • • pediment -Corrections, Officer; Central; Oregon. Paint Supply —13risiness Partner; A Unger Contracting — Business Owner; Central Oregon Partnership Community.Advodate E•ducational -Background; Redmond Schools University of Portland — BS (general science) • • .•,.r• Prior Governmental EiperienCe; • Board of County Commissioners —Chair • • Mayor of Redmond „. • - • • • Central Oregon Area Commission on TranspertatiOn, • COACT — Chair • ODOT Oregon Freight Advisory Committee, OFAC•Member • Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, COIC -Vice•Chair • Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project, DCFP Steering Committee — Chair ; • . • Deschutes River Conservancy, DRC - Board Member . • • Deschutes Water Alliance, DWA — Chair • • Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, UDWC - BoardMember • • Central Oregon•Workforce Consortium, COWC - Chair : • , • East Cascades Workforce InVestnient, ECWIB =Board Member • . OSU Cascades Liaison • • Central Oregon Childcare Initiative , - • • Redmond Economic Deiielopment, lncREDl - Board Member • AOC Economic/Community Development Committee It is my.privilege to serve as your County Commissioner. During • . the past eight years 1 have represented your interests by focus- ing on bringing jobs to Deschutes County; improving forest • health through the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project; supporting.water planning through Deschutes Basin Working. Group to provide water for agriculture and growing cities while . putting more water back into the river; addressing local trans- • • ‘• portatioh issues including expanding public transit; and other • Phil Henderson Republican Occupation: Hompbuilder, president, ?.hij Henderson HorneS and Remodeling, 2011 — 2016. - Occupational Background: Attorney:Henderson Law Of- fice, Private civil law practice (DeschuteSCountY); 1989. 2003; Business Executive: kegional :Qoristitetion Company (Describtes County); President, Vice- ,. Presi nt, D rector.of Sales; 2003 - 2011; Owner, Energy Con servation Company. .EduCatienat Background: Yale Univertity, Political Science (with tienorS),B: A:; •UniversitycifOregon',- School of La*, J.D.; Hood River Valley (Oregon) High School, Valedictorian. Prior Governmental Experience, City of Bend, Budget Com- mittee, 1997-2002 2 • •':` •issues that affect our citizens. I have been a strong voice for Deschutes County, working with • leaders statewide to find solutions that will work here — solu- tions like improvements to all of our airports that connect us to the world and provide jobs, and forest management improve- •ments to protect vital water supplies. , There is still much to be done, such as restructuring our state workforce system to provide businesses with qualified workers and offer a path for our children to better jobs right out of high school. I am asking for your support and vote to continue work- • ing for you as your Deschutes County Commissioner. (This inforrnation furnished by Alan G Unger.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. • 9-15 1 Candidates • , •Deschtnes Countyi urnihgiooyearsokf in 2016,4 It is a great place to live, work and reCreate, but many people can no longer afford to live,heite: Not that lOtt6' ago we had a serious recession and the largest issue was recovering from that The 'economy has nOwimproVed due:to the tenacious character of ourresidenti, butlwe face'tnany,neVi cfiallenbes. These include the results of restrictiveiland Use, lack of affordable housing, homelessness,,aorrirrierciai marijuana; lawsuits to pre-, vent use of the beecnUltes,111V0,:,fOr farMing;MisManagement • Of Federal forest and desert land and the cOhtinrIred growth of • • ,„ local government tp name a fow. As a 27-year:Bend resident family mariand5tfigerieration • Oregonian; I believe that foie enteiprisa; localooritrol and limited government are some Of Or Most important and Unique American values. I will fight to protect•arlO enhance them in the decisions I make as your next Deschtites Cdunty Commissioner. As. an experienced and successful businessman, attorney and home builder, 1 have the skills necessary to be an effective Com- missioner to resolve tough'probleros, whatever shape or size. 1 • also learned in the private sector hew to create jobs, reduce bud- gets ariclout costs'. I will work to insure that we get our moneys worth.from Deschutes,County, while growing the economy. (This Information fumished by Philip G Henderson.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. Congratulations to Brody Duey, 5th Grade,Sisters.Middle School, runner-up in the id's Art Contest for the Primary Voters' Pamphlet.