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1:30 PM WEDNESDAY, October 10, 2018 ALLEN CONFERENCE ROOM
Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney and Phil Henderson. Commissioner Anthony DeBone was
absent. Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County
Administrator; David Doyle, County Counsel; and Sharon Keith, Board Executive Assistant. Several
citizens and representatives of the media were in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chair Henderson called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Central Oregon Canal Nomination
Zechariah Heck, Community Development Department presented the follow-
up discussion regarding the revision of the nomination. The Historic
Landmarks Commission supports the revision. Mr. Heck presented letters
from the Irrigation District. The revision brings in the nomination under the
multiple property document. Commissioner Baney supports acknowledging
the work that has been done. Commissioner Henderson also supports a
letter. The Board would express support of collaboration and of historic
resources having public access.
BOCC WORK SESSION OCTOBER 10, 2018 PAGE 1 OF 4
2. Discussion of Application for Outdoor Mass Gathering for 4 Peaks Music
Festival
Izzie Liu, Community Development Department presented the item in
preparation for the public hearing that is scheduled for October 17. The
event dates are June 20 - 23, 2019 but the applicant is requesting set up and
take down dates from June 15 -June 25. Commissioner Henderson
expressed concern for the neighbors that this event is now anticipated to be
over a ten day time frame. Access is on Knott Road and no opposition
comments were submitted to date for the 2019 application.
3. District Attorney Update
John Hummel, District Attorney, presented an update regarding the Senate
Bill 505 that requires District Attorneys to record grand jury proceedings.
Three counties were directed to be pilot counties: Deschutes, Jackson, and
Multnomah. Mr. Hummel reported on the delays for reimbursement. The
request was presented by the Oregon District Attorney Association and the
State's Emergency Board is responsible for allocating the reimbursements.
Grand Jury would be audio recording which causes extra time and effort to
manage and preserve the testimony. Mr. Hummel explained the added time
for staff to review the audio recordings in advance of subsequent
proceedings. Three counties were tracking data for the reimbursements
and Jackson County was funded at 90%, Multnomah County was funded at
70%, and Deschutes County at 23% of the ask. Deschutes had allocated
many of the costs to personnel, which the state refused to reimburse. Mr.
Hummel stated that recording the Grand Jury proceedings increases trust in
the criminal justice system and decreases unnecessary trials. Mr. Hummel
reported on the legislative support of the counties. Commissioner Baney
expressed her support and hopes for a partnership with the state.
BOCC WORK SESSION OCTOBER 10, 2018 PAGE 2 OF 4
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the time of 2:24 p.m., the Board went into Executive Session under 192.660 (2)
(d) Labor Negotiations. The Board came out of Executive Session at 3:06 p.m.
COMMISSIONER UPDATES
® Commissioner Henderson and County Administrator Anderson reported on
the Joint Meeting with the City of La Pine last evening. Commissioner
Henderson reported Ryan Culp will be leaving Sunriver La Pine Economic
Development.
® The 911 User Board meeting was yesterday. Testing on transmittals were
completed and shows the actual scores. What are the steps to keep the
system at a level of expectation of public safety standards? The system today
is far better than the one it replaced. The finalization of the Overturf tower
will improve the coverage even more.
OTHER ITEMS:
• A letter from La Pine Rural Fire Protection District was received explaining
concern for public safety issues at the Harper Bridge. Whitney Hale, Public
Information Officer drafted a reply letter.
BAN EY: Move approval of letter
HENDERSON: Second
VOTE: BAN EY: Yes
HENDERSON: Yes
DEBON E: Absent/Excused
Motion Carried
BOCC WORK SESSION OCTOBER 10, 2018 PAGE 3 OF 4
County Administrator Anderson reported that the Central Oregon Cohesive
Strategy Initiative Coordinator will be Alison Green based on her proposed
financial rates and experience. The position start date will be the first of
December. The Steering Committee will have time to be formed and
implemented. Mr. Anderson stated Ed Keith, County Forester will be the
contract administrator for the position.
County Administrator Anderson asked the Board on their input for the Smith
Rock parking and shuttle scenario. Commissioner Baney asked if it makes
sense to have associated costs of the shuttle covered by Travel Oregon since
it is listed as one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon. Commissioner
Henderson noted that there are still a number of unknowns and therefore he
is disinclined to take up this issue at this time.
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
DATED this Day ofC_- /// 2018 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2018
Allen Conference Room - Deschutes Services Building, 2ND Floor - 1300 NW Wall Street - Bend
Work Session, which are open to the public, allow the Board to gather information and give direction to staff.
Public comment is not normally accepted. Written minutes are taken for the record
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the main topics that are anticipated to be considered or
discussed. This notice does not limit the Board's ability to address other topics.
Meetings are subject to cancellation without notice.
CALL TO ORDER
ACTION ITEMS
1. Central Oregon Canal Nomination -Zechariah Heck, Associate Planner
2. Discussion of Application for Outdoor Mass Gathering for 4 Peaks Music Festival -
Isabella Liu, Associate Planner
3. District Attorney Update -John Hummel, County District Attorney
COMMISSIONER'S UPDATES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At any time during the meeting an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS
192.5660(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. Executive sessions
are closed to the public; however ,with few exceptions and under specific guidelines, are open to the public.
Board of Commissioners Work Session Agenda Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Page 1
of 2
OTHER ITEMS
These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners with to discuss as part of the
meeting pursuant to ORS 192.640.
ADJOURN
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activities. To request this information in an alternate format please call (541) 617-4747.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Additional meeting dates available at www.deschutes.org/meetingcalendar
Meeting dates and times are subject to change. If you have question, please call (541) 388-6572.
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - https://www.deschutes.org/
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners Work Session of October 10, 2018
DATE: October 3, 2018
FROM: Zechariah Heck, Community Development, 541-385-1704
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Central Oregon Canal Nomination
ATTENDANCE: Zechariah Heck, Associate Planner - CDD
SUMMARY: The State Historic Preservation Office has requested comments on a revised
nomination of the Central Oregon Canal (Ward Road to Gosney Road) to the National Register
of Historic Places. On October 1, 2018, the HLC voted in support. At this work session, staff
will seek a Board recommendation. The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation is
scheduled to review this nomination on October 17 in Portland.
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Zechariah Heck, Associate Planner
Central Oregon Canal Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) asked the Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission
(HLC) and the Board of County Commissioners to review a nomination of a section of the Central Oregon
Canal to the National Register of Historic Places. The proposed district is located east of the City of Bend
and generally bound by Ward Road to the west and Gosney Road to the east. This request marks the third
time the HLC has been asked to review and provide comments on the proposed historic district.
On October 1, 2018, the HLC voted in support of listing the nomination on the National Register of Historic
Places. Specifically, the HLC wanted the following statement to be sent to SHPO.
The HLC accepts the revised nomination of the Central Oregon Canal, Ward Road to Gosney Road
section, to the National Register of Historic Places. It is agreed by the commission that we accept
the proposal based on letters from the nomination preparer and the Central Oregon Irrigation
District (COID), dated October 1, 2018, expressing agreement of the nomination under the Multiple
Property Document (MPD). Further, we recommend this recommendation be presented to the
Board of County Commissioners in support of this nomination request.
The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation is scheduled to review this nomination on October
17 in Portland.
Attachments:
1. October 1, 2018, COID Letter
2. October 1, 2018, Pat Kleiwer (Nomination Preparer)
117 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 ( P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
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October 1, 2018
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 6005
Attn: BoCC
Bend OR 97708-6005
RE: Central Oregon Canal Ward to Gosney Historic Nomination
Dear Commissioners,
Central Oregon Irrigation District is proposing to support the latest revised NRHP nomination of
the C.O. canal. Based on recent discussions with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
COID believes that the nomination, with some edits, can meet the intent under the Multiple
Property Document. COID supports the nomination under the following conditions:
• If SHPO and BOR concur that it meets the MPD criteria as approved by SHC and
accepted by NRHP
• If SHPO and BOR agree that it meets the requirements for mitigation as set forth in
our MOA with those organizations.
COID has embarked on an ambitious system improvement plan to pipe our canals. In order to
meet the mitigation requirements associated with the National Historic Preservation Act, we
recognize the need to preserve some portions of our history, and that this section of the C.O.
Canal may be appropriate for that purpose. COID looks forward to highlighting our history on
this section of canal as part of our Programmatic Agreement.
Regards,
Craig Horrel)
Managing Director
LOSS SW Lake Ct. Redmond, OR 97756 541-548-0047 coid.org
Patricia Kliewer
60465 Sunridge Drive
Bend, OR 97702
541 617-0805'
October 1, 2018
Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission
Christine Horting-Jones, Chair
Commissioners Smidling, Stemach, Leighty, Olsen and Madden.
PO Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708
c/o Zechariah Heck, Associate Planner
Zechariah. Heck@deschutes.org
Re: Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the Central Oregon Canal (Ward
Road-Gosney Road Segment)
Dear Landmarks Commissioners,
First, I am truly sorry to take up your valuable time yet again on this nomination! It think the third
time is the charm this time! I thank you for addressing the comment sheet one more time.
Last Wednesday the Board of County Commissioners at their work session heard a
presentation by Zechariah Heck. He provided a memo from SHPO staff Jason Allen about the
differences in the August 2018 version of the nomination with the Dec 2017 version. I trust he
has provided you with the same information. If not, please ask for it. Most of the nomination is
the same as you previously reviewed. Below is the key information about the significant
developments since we last visited you.
The new information that you need to know is:
1. There is a new cooperative relationship between my clients and COID since the end of
June 2018. COID no longer opposes the nomination and realizes it is in their best
interest to have it listed on the NRNP, asap.
2. The nomination is now on the MPD form.
3. After the Carey and Reclamation Acts Irrigation Projects in Oregon (1901-1978) MPD
went before the SACHP several times, it was voted to be forwarded to the NPS in Feb
2017, over many objections. What I did not know was that the engineering staff at the
Bureau of Reclamation completely overhauled the Carey and Reclamation Acts Irrigation
Projects in Oregon (1901-1978) MPD, taking six months to do so, after the SACHP
voted to forward it to the NPS and SHPO staff also improved it. The much -improved
version was listed on the NRHP after I submitted the COC Historic District (Ward Road-
Gosney Road Segment) nomination last summer. I was not aware that the MPD had
been professionally revised. Most of what I had objected to and many people testified
against at the SACHP hearing in Feb 2017 in Portland were corrected in the final
version, unbeknownst to us. I read the listed version this summer and saw a few
mistakes, but many improvements. I could accept it.
4. Ian Johnson, SHPO Deputy Director, said the COC Historic District (Ward Road-Gosney
Road) nomination could meet the February 2014 MOA No. R14MA13733 between
COID, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Oregon SHPO with a few changes. They
would prefer that it was on the MPD form, but it did not have to be. The MOA is a very
important agreement and it led to the MPD, the Downtown Redmond Historic District
Nomination and the Brasada Ranch Historic District nomination, all started in early 2014
and submitted by COID. All of them were reviewed several times by the SACHP.
5. After the SACHP public hearing on the COC Historic District (Ward Road-GosneyRoad
Segment) meeting last June, I met with COID's manager and Assistant Manager twice
and we saw the opportunity to meet both of our goals by getting this nomination listed.
We could work together to take away COID's objections and meet the remaining MOA
requirements.
6. 1 spent a few weeks this summer transferring the Dec 2017 nomination onto the National
Register of Historic Places MPD form and added some references to the Carey and
Reclamation Acts Irrigation Projects in Oregon (1901-1978) MPD so that it could more
easily fulfill the February 2014 MOA No. R14MA13733. I made the changes, deletions
and additions required and recommended by Jason Allen after the SACHP hearing.
7. The already -extended deadline for COID to meet the requirements of the Feb. 2014
MOA between COID, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Oregon SHPO is next
February 2019, and SHPO is not interested in extending the deadline again. COID's
starting over with a new nomination for a different stretch of the Central Oregon Canal
cannot met the deadline and would incur more expense for COID. The Central Oregon
Canal Historic District (Ward Road-Gosney Road) nomination will be listed by then, if
there are no further delays. Even if COID helps to pay for the current nomination, it will
only be a small fraction of the cost of hiring a new team to write a new nomination for a
different segment of the COC canal.
8. The Ward Road-Gosney Road is the best segment to nominate for many reasons. It has
most of the irrigation -related structures listed in the MPD. It has high integrity. It passes
through farmland with COID patrons, irrigation ponds and active irrigation systems so
people can see how the system works. It has publicly owned land with direct access
from Gosney Road, Ward Road and Somerset Drive. It is accessible. Bend Park &
Recreation District already is planning an 80 -acre park that is crossed by the canal in the
historic district and an accessible paved trail along it. It is close to the population areas;
and it has the backing of all of the property owners. The nomination is already written.
The only opponent has been COID.
9. The Brasada Ranch nomination is not likely to be listed anytime soon, if at all. It is
questionable whether or not it still meets the listing criteria, even if the owners removed
their objection to the listing.
10. COID is required to nominate, have listed and protect an open stretch of the Central
Oregon Canal, preferably one that has good public access to allow for interpretation,
signage, trails, and parking. SHPO and the Bureau of Recreation have agreed that the
Ward Road to Gosney Road segment of the COC meets the qualifications of the MOA.
11. The fall in the canal in the nominated stretch is the same as the canal average of 15 feet
drop per mile. No power plant is anticipated for the segment. Piping is low priority. The
segment has much solid lava rock flows in its bed and lower than average seepage
losses, with standing water in many stretches all winter. Piping was not planned for the
next 20 years.
I want to repeat the information I sent to you last spring about your role in maintenance and
repairs. There still is confusion about that. COID said last spring about listing the historic
district,"a listing would substantially degrade the District's ability to serve their needs if there was
a break orleak in the canal that needed to be fixed." I do not want this misinformation and
unnecessary worry to continue. COID fears that it will not be able to maintain the canal in the
historic district, if it is listed on the NRHP. It is entering into a Programmatic Agreement with the
Bureau of Reclamation and the Oregon SHPO about how the listed segments should be
maintained and protected. That PA will add more certainty about what is expected. You can
learn more about it from the Oregon SHPO or your Chair.
During the past two years, there have been no instances in which the HLC prevented COID
from maintaining and repairing the Pilot Butte Canal Historic District, (Yeoman Road-Cooley
Road Segment.) or the Pilot Butte Canal Historic District (Downtown Redmond Segment).
There was a blow out and minor flooding at the intake to the pipe for the Juniper Ridge Power
Plant in the historic district and other problems with rock chucks. COID was not prevented
from its usual timely repair and maintenance. I expect the same for this segment of the Central
Oregon Canal.
The County's Historic Preservation Code allows for ordinary maintenance and repairs or
necessary emergency alterations, without County HLC's review.
The County's Historic Preservation Code states at 2,28,090.J:
"Nothing in DCC 2.28 shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair
(e.g. painting) of exterior architectural features of a building or structure which does not
involve a change in design or type of materials."
2,28.090. K. states,
"A change in design or type of materials shall be allowed if the County building official
states in writing that the repair is necessary for personal or public safety due to an
unsafe or dangerous condition in or on the building or structure."
Furthermore, Sterns Waste is owned by the COID and is in the proposed historic district. More
information about how it is used in an emergency is in Section 7 of the Nomination
I hope you will fill in the comment form for the SACHP and say that the nomination meets all of
the requirements for listing and that you are pleased COID and the owners are working
together this time to get this listed in a timely manner. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Pat Umen
Pat Kliewer, MPA
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - https://www.deschutes.org/
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners Work Session of October 10, 2018
DATE: October 3, 2018
FROM: Isabella Liu, Community Development,
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Discussion of Application for Outdoor Mass Gathering for 4 Peaks Music Festival
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Discussion of Application for Outdoor. Mass Gathering for 4 Peaks Music Festival.
ATTENDANCE: Izze Liu, Associate Planner
SUMMARY: The Deschutes Board of County Commissioners is conducting a work session on
October 10, 2018 in preparation for their public hearing on October 17, 2018 to consider a
proposal by 4 Peaks Presents, LLC for an Outdoor Mass Gathering permit. The applicant, 4
Peaks Presents, LLC, is proposing to hold the 4 Peaks Music Festival at 21085 Knott Road,
Bend, in June 2019. The festival is a multi -day event that includes overnight camping, parking,
and food and drink.
STAFF MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Izze Liu, Associate Planner
DATE: October 3, 2018
RE: Work Session for an Outdoor Mass Gathering, File No. 247-18-000699-OMG
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The Deschutes Board of County Commissioners ("Board") is conducting a work session on October
10, 2018 in preparation for their public hearing on October 17, 2018, to consider a proposal by 4
Peaks Presents, LLC for an Outdoor Mass Gathering (OMG) permit.
PROPOSAL
The applicant, 4 Peaks Presents, LLC, is proposing to hold the 2019 4 Peaks Music Festival at the
subject property located at 21085 Knott Road, Bend. This multi -day event will be held on June 20-
23, 2019. The event includes overnight camping, parking, and food and drink for an estimated 3,000
people, including staff, vendors, and volunteers. The property is approximately 150 acres in size and
developed with a single-family dwelling and multiple accessory structures. The surrounding area
consists of small scale farm and residential uses.
The applicant has held the music festival outside of Tumalo' for nine years and at the subject
property for the past two years. The total proposed dates for the 4 Peaks Music Festival is June 15-
25, 2019, which includes set-up and removal of equipment, structures, and similar materials used
for the festival. Specific event dates and hours are listed below.
Saturday. June 15
8:00 a.m. - Preparation of site will begin (Some volunteers, staff, and security will be
staying/camping on the property from June 15 - 25)
Thursday,lune 20
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Gates open
10:00 p.m. - Early bird camping begins
1 The music festival was conducted on property located at 19449 Tumalo Reservoir Road.
117 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 i P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
Q (541) 388-6575 @ cdd@deschutes.org @ www,deschutes.org/cd
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Music festival
Friday, lune 21
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Gates open
8:00 a.m. -Yoga and kids activities begin (no music)
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Music festival
10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. - Music festival in side tent only
Saturday, June 22
12:00 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. - "Silent disco" (use of headphones) in side tent
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Gates open
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Music festival
10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. - Music festival in side tent only
Sunday,lune 23
12:00 a.m, to 1:45 a.m. - "Silent disco" (use of headphones) in side tent
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Gates open
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Music festival
Throughout the day, camping patrons will depart and volunteers will begin to take
down and clean up
Monday, lune 24 to Tuesday, June 25
Break down of equipment and site clean-up. All event activities will conclude by end
of day on June 25
The subject property has been divided into specific areas for the music festival. The main activity
area is on the eastern half of the subject property, which contains the stages, vendors, restrooms,
water, first aid, trash and recycling collection, and basic operational aspects of the festival. The
entrance to the festival is located on the northeast corner which includes the general admission
vehicle lanes, ticket will call, day -use parking, and an area for authorized personnel. Other areas
surrounding the main event are designated as car and RV camping. The design layout includes
separate vehicle and pedestrian access aisles and an emergency access road.
The applicant has addressed in their proposal the requirements involving insurance, sanitary
facilities, water supply, fire protection, medical services, public safety and enforcement, parking
facilities, alcohol and dangerous drugs, and hours of operation.
OUTDOOR MASS GATHERING REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA
Deschutes County Code (DCC) Chapter 8.16 provides approval criteria for an Outdoor Mass
Gathering permit. The applicant has satisfied the requirements addressed in Section 8.16.160,
including obtaining signatures on the application form from the following agencies:
• Bend Fire Department
• Deschutes County Health Department
• Deschutes County Environmental Health Division
• Deschutes County Sheriff
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Staff believes the proposed outdoor mass gathering permit request can comply with the applicable
standards and criteria outlined in Chapter 8.16 below if conditions of approval are met. Conditions
will be noted in the Staff Report for the public hearing.
The applicant is requesting a waiver from the requirement to maintain an ambulance on-site during
the festival. However, no waiver is sought for the first aid station and the applicant indicates it will
comply with County Code. The applicant has provided a Medical Service Plan, which includes the
use of Adventure Medics, an event medical service. The Board may waive permit requirements, in
this case ambulance service, upon showing good cause by the event organizer (see DCC
8.16.150(B)). Furthermore, if the Board determines no County law enforcement or other services
are necessary and no significant public health, safety, or welfare issues are involved, the Board may
waive that requirement as well. The Board waived the permit requirement for on-site ambulance
service for the last four outdoor mass gathering permits for this festival when it was at the Tumalo
and Bend location. For reference the closest fire station, Bend Fire Station #303, located at 61080
Country Club Drive, is approximately two (2) miles from the event site.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Planning Division mailed notice to several agencies. Comments received will be noted in the
Staff Report. Public notice was also published in the Bend Bulletin on September 23, 2018. In
addition, the Planning Division sent notice of the proposal to all property owners within 750 feet of
the subject property.
Attachments
A. 247-18-000699-OMG Application Materials and Supplemental Information
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XXX,
Thank you for your response to the Cohesive Strategy Initiative Coordinator RFP. We appreciate
your interest and the time you took to interview for the position. Our interview panel enjoyed
getting to meet you and learn more about your vision for Cohesive Strategy in Central Oregon.
The Steering Committee interviewed several highly qualified applicants and after extensive
deliberation, has decided to initiate contract negotiations with another candidate at this time.
We appreciate your response to this recruitment and wish you the best with your future business
endeavors.
Thank you,
Tony DeBone
Choir, Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon °7703
(541) 388-6571 @ board@deschutes .org @ www.deschutes.org
October 4, 2018
President Doug Cox
La Pine Rural Fire Protection District
51590 Huntington Rd.
La Pine, Oregon 97739
President Cox,
We appreciate you taking the time to explain the La Pine Fire District's concern for public safety issues that
stem from increased recreational use of the Deschutes River in South County. We share your concern and
the concerns of neighboring property owners about degradation of the riverbank and trespassing on
nearby private property.
This is an issue that we are actively discussing. As you may know, the majority of the public accesses along
the Deschutes in South County are owned by the Federal and State government, or privately owned.
However, access at sites associated with public rights of way does occur. As you correctly note, activity at
Harper Bridge is by far the most significant. The County has been working on this for some time and is
currently evaluating a number of options for Harper Bridge. We are in active conversations with area
stakeholders about these alternatives.
We've attached the two most recent staff reports that we've received here for your reference, and would
welcome your feedback on the options that are outlined within the reports.
We will coordinate with staff to ensure that you are on the stakeholder list for this project and receive
future project updates.
Thank you,
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Tony DeBone Phil Henderson Tammy Baney
Chair Vice -Chair Commissioner
Cc: Chief Supkis
1300 IOW Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97703
(541) 388-6571 @ board@deschutes .org @ www.deschutes.org
September 13, 2108
Commissioner Anthony Debone
Commissioner Phil Henderson
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Deschutes County
1300 NW Wall St.
Bend, Oregon 97701
Dear Commissioners:
The Board of Directors of the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District is asking for you review and
assistance with a developing community challenge that we are sure you are aware of — the
greatly increased and popular recreational use of the Deschutes River and the impacts on our I
community and of special concern to this Board due to public safety.
The Harper Bridge issue with its access parking and traffic conflicts (both pedestrian and
vehicle), which all are aware of is extremely important - but it just the tip of issue. The issue is
one of Central Oregon, and Deschutes County in particular, being an extremely popular
recreation and tourist destination. Our trails, mountains, open spaces, lakes, and waterways are
being visited and used at an unprecedented rate. It not just Harper Bridge, it is all the public
accesses along the Deschutes — Tetherow, La Pine State Park, Big River, Harper, Besson, and
Benham - as it takes one access to put in and one access to take out, Also, all along the river
hundreds of people each day are floating in a verity of crafts. These people are suffering
medical emergencies, water emergencies, as well as public health issues such as sanitation.
None of these recreation access sites have rest areas no less the appropriate parking for the
demand.
The Fire District has seen its emergency responses quadruple to these recreation sites and the
river. Just this year alone the district has responded to eight in the water rescues and numerous
medical issues. Any were unheard of just a decade ago.
The County receives federal government PIP for the federal lands in our county as well as
collects hotel taxes to support tourism and help with its impacts. This Board recommends
portions of those funds be allocated to support the needed facilities and services to protect our
communities and for the public safety of those who are recreating in our beautiful area.
LA PINE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
oard of Di ectors
Doug Cox, President
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