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2024-92-Minutes for Meeting March 20,2024 Recorded 4/11/2024�0-TES COG2< # BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon (541) 388-6570 9:00 AM Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2024-92 Steve Dennison, County Clerk Commissioners' Journal 04/11 /2024 11:52:42 AM �.` Illlllllill 1111111111 II I III 2024-92 WEDNESDAY March 20, 2024 Barnes Sawyer Rooms Live Streamed Video Present were Commissioners Patti Adair, Tony DeBone and Phil Chang. Also present were County Administrator Nick Lelack; Assistant Legal Counsel Kim Riley; and Executive Assistant Brenda Fritsvold. This meeting was audio and video recorded and can be accessed at the Deschutes County Meeting Portal webpage www.deschutes.org/meetings. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Adair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN INPUT: • Carl Shoemaker referred to his service in the Coast Guard, during which he and his crew mates experienced high seas from time to time. Mr. Shoemaker warned of high seas coming this November, said a steady hand is needed on the helm, and encouraged people to vote. • Dorinne Tye said the heavy leaded pollution load which emits from airplanes harms children and negatively impacts them for life. Noting that leaded gasoline for cars was phased out in favor of unleaded gas due to the detrimental environmental effects of lead, she said the same should happen for airplane fuels. CONSENT AGENDA: Before the Board was Consideration of the Consent Agenda. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 1 OF 15 1. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-007 to account for the receipt of an Emergency Response grant from the Oregon Department of Disability Services 2. Approval of Document No. 2024-246, a Right of Way Dedication Deed for Existing Portions of 61 st Street and Gift Road 3. Approval of third amendment to the ground lease with Mountain View Community Development for a safe parking program 4. Approval of contract to order FY 2025 vehicles for the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office utilizing a State of Oregon Pricing Agreement 5. Approval of Chair Signature of Document No. 2024-033, a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for the paving of Spring River Road from South Century Drive to the US Forest Service boundary 6. Approval of minutes of the March 1 and 8, 2024 BOCC Legislative Update meetings 7. Approval of minutes of the BOCC February 14, 2024 meeting DEBONE: Move approval of the Consent Agenda as presented CHANG: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried ACTION ITEMS: 8. Public Hearing, Discussion, and Possible Action on Wilson Ave Housing Program Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator, reviewed the format of the public hearing. Commissioner DeBone acknowledged the large amount of public comments received on this subject over the past few weeks. The public hearing was opened at 9:10 am. Deevy Holcomb, Community Justice Director, provided background on the BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 2 OF 15 Wilson Ave. program, reviewing key dates beginning in May of 2023 when the County submitted a grant application for State funding. Over the course of 2023, the grant was awarded, a housing provider was selected, and the property at 640 Wilson Ave. was purchased. The program's first residents were placed in January of 2024. Holcomb acknowledged that the grant application had stated that a suitable property would be located a minimum of 1,000 feet from places where minors congregate (e.g., parks). At the same time, the application had also indicated that the program would be low barrier, but as the program developed, it is in fact high barrier. Holcomb said potential residents are screened to determine if they are willing and able to follow rules, adhere to supervision conditions, and abide by safe conduct behavior. They are also screened to assess the totality of their circumstances: the reason for their supervision, their risk to reoffend, their level of remorse, readiness to improve their life, and other factors. Candidates must demonstrate that they are in treatment or in the process of entering treatment, are employed or seeking employment, and pursuing recovery from substances, if applicable. Holcomb explained the involvement of parole and probation officers in this program, saying they will conduct home and office visits, communicate with treatment providers and employers, and address concerning behaviors which may present. Commissioner DeBone asked if a person on parole or probation who needed housing but did not qualify for this program would be offered a hotel room, or instead be subject to unsheltered homelessness. Holcomb said the department sometimes pays for hotel rooms, when those are available. The County cannot afford to pay for these long-term. Continuing, Holcomb reviewed accountability steps and other mitigation tools for addressing the conduct of persons who do not meet the terms of their parole or probation. Responding to Commissioner Chang, Holcomb said no one in the Wilson Ave. program will have completed supervision. Kropp presented a summary of community feedback received thus far along with staff responses to the requests and suggestions. Public testimony was invited. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 3 OF 15 • Frank Patka spoke as a former client of Adult P&P, saying that 95% of people in prison will be released at some point, and research shows they are less likely to reoffend when they have access to resources, including housing. Adding that sex offenders have low recidivism rates, especially when closely supervised, he said a community is safer when sex offenders are housed and supervised. • Ruth Mock said nearby residents either received inadequate notification of this program or none at all, stressing that insufficient communication lacks transparency and sows mistrust. Sharing that she was the victim of inappropriate touching as a child, she asked if neighbors in the area can be told what specific crimes were committed by the program participants. • Mike McLane stated he is an attorney retained by a homeowner who lives next door to the program and thus stands to be disproportionately affected. He listed problems with the process to establish the program, saying that neighbors who do not speak English were not notified, and warned of potential legal concerns for the County due to economic segregation. • Nancy Prosser noted the Wilson Ave. property's proximity to Bear Creek Elementary School, which is attended by many students who experience trauma due to their family situations. She objected that over the last 25 years, disparity has been allowed to widen between the west side of Bend and the east side, and pointed to a growing awareness and outrage that this is happening. • Karen Johnson spoke to economic inequality, saying that some parts of Bend are older and have smaller homes, and are thus less expensive than other areas. Noting that these conditions are what made it more economically lea51ule lV site this program in the Larkspur neighborhood, she said this was unfair and encouraged moving this program to Bend's west side. • Jenny Lingard decried the lack of required buffers to schools or parks, saying this is a serious concern and a threat to the safety of the community. Stating her belief that some services and programs for homeless persons are successful, she suggested relocating the Wilson Ave. program to County -owned property off of Highway 126 in Redmond. • Susie Fagen-Wirges described gross inequities which have developed over the past 75 years, saying Bear Creek Elementary is one of the lowest income schools. She referred to a possible homeless camp on Bear Creek and 151" next to Pilot Butte Cemetery and said the removal of the 1,000-foot buffer negatively impacts the community. • Ashley Schreiber said of the 65 people on Deschutes County's sex offender registry, 41 are listed as repeat offenders. She urged identifying a more suitable location for this program, suggesting the public safety campus, Oasis Village or another property in a sparsely populated area. If the program is not relocated, she asked that it be converted into a shelter for women and children. • Ryan Rudnick advocated for the relocation of this program, gave reasons why sex offenders do not belong near children, listed types of crimes committed by level 2 and level 3 sex offenders, and said some persons do re -offend upon BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 4 OF 15 release. He further objected that the location does not meet crucial criteria, including being sited 1,000 feet from parks, and said the community outreach was racist and insufficient. He encouraged prioritizing the safety of children and relocating this program to the public safety campus. • Judy Trego referred to her previous testimony opposing the placement of this program, said the current location is completely inappropriate, and asked that the house be sold and the grant funds returned to the state. Saying if the program is continued, it should be moved to the public safety campus, she advised taking more time to decide where to locate transitional housing programs. Olen Grimes introduced himself as the onsite housing manager for a recovery complex on Centennial which is less than 50 yards from the program at Wilson, saying he was not notified of this program before it commenced operating. Noting there are two parks in the immediate area, he was concerned that persons at moderate or high risk of re -offending would be housed here and put others at risk. • Terry Luelling said he owns 11 housing units in this neighborhood that he rents. Saying that state regulations make it difficult to evict a bad tenant, he reported that 90% of those who live in this neighborhood are renters. • Rick johns said he drives by Kiwanis Park several times each day, and can attest that it is used by many young families. He did not see any need for this program and offered to assist with legal action that may be pursued by neighbors. • Jeff England said it would be grossly irresponsible to allow known sexual predators to live in this neighborhood, and would also be a grave mistake to subject the area's residents to constant fear and worry. • Ann Brafield asserted this was a safety issue and agreed that neighbors have a legitimate concern. Noting that some neighbors have proposed alternate workable solutions, she encouraged efforts to determine a more suitable location. • Tom Gugg reiterated that the Wilson Ave. property is near parks and questioned if the County should have allowed the contractor to conduct the public outreach effort, which was inadequate. • Zach Cusimano said this is a highly dense neighborhood with almost all renters, and many other shelters are also located in this same area. Saying that 3-24% of convicted sexual offenders will re -offend, he doubted that participants will abide by the program's screening requirements. He opposed robbing people of their sense of security and peace of mind and encouraged Commissioners to walk the neighborhood. Efram (no last name given) said his Spanish-speaking neighbors had not heard about this program until yesterday. Ashley (no last name given) said it was wrong to place children at risk and burden the neighborhood with this program, and that doing so would contribute to systemic racist problems and ensure that low income households remain BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 5 OF 15 disenfranchised. She said keeping the program at this location would not set its clients up for success because it is too close to parks and residences with small children. • Megan O'Neal said sexual assaults are notoriously underreported, and she believed that this facility would result in more persons being victimized by program participants. She said level 3 sex offenders have a high rate of re - offending. Dorinne Tye spoke to the cost of treating sex offenders and said that victims of sexual assault are at high risk of contemplating suicide. Saying that keeping this program at its current location would be unjust and destined for failure, she added that most crimes are crimes of opportunity, and this facility would pose much opportunity for future crimes. Lorena (no last name given) expressed her strong concerns about this situation, said she is responsible for small children, and shared that if the program continues, she will not be able to take the children to the nearby park. She lamented the loss of freedom that would result. Commissioner Adair thanked everyone for their patience and testimony. In response to Commissioner Chang, Community justice Director Holcomb said recidivism statistics do not account for specific circumstances. In addition, these typically encompass any crime, including theft and burglary as well as the failure �.l- - H1--�- A." to register as a sex offender. She agreed that the misot i Ave. pr ograi i i as structured allows for more supervision than would otherwise occur. Although the County cannot guarantee no recidivism, this program would provide an extra level of accountability which she believed would enhance safety. Responding to Commissioner Chang, Tanner Wark, Deputy Director for Adult Parole & Probation, described factors that determine if someone is a level 2 or level 3 offender. Currently, 192 persons are listed on the department's sex offender caseload, and 24 of these are classified as level 3 offenders. The public hearing was closed at 11:23 am. Commissioner DeBone thanked everyone for testifying and emphasized the need to listen to and support each other, especially in the face of childhood trauma. Saying that land and housing costs have increased and noting that most places in Bend are within 1,000 feet of a park, he proposed a solution to purchase a vacant lot in an undeveloped area for the purpose of relocating this program in the future. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 6 OF 15 Adding that people who are released from prison need help getting stabilized, Commissioner DeBone supported reducing the conflict and raising the chance that the program will be successful through mitigation of known issues. Commissioner Chang thanked everyone for attending and speaking. He recognized the trauma of sexual assault survivors and was deeply sorry for their experiences, which should not happen to anyone. He said the Wilson Ave. program represents the public safety system at work and is needed to help rehabilitate people who have committed crimes and re -integrate them into the community safely. Noting that several components of the program would help mitigate the risks of returning released persons to the community, he disputed that the Larkspur neighborhood was targeted for this facility and stated his non- support for changing the program at this time. Commissioner Adair said when the County planned to initiate a safe parking program in Redmond, she walked the adjacent neighborhood for hours to make sure that people were aware and to hear their concerns. She said this program should not allow level 3 sex offenders and agreed that keeping the program at this location would be inequitable due to the community's economic disparity in relation to other areas of Bend. Saying it was unfortunate that the rules kept changing and not for the protection of the public, she supported selling the property at 640 Wilson and relocating the program so that people who are already struggling do not have to worry about this in addition to everything else. Commissioner DeBone commented that two participants of the program currently live in the housing. DEBONE: Move to acquire property in a future residential development in either Bend or Redmond within the next year with the intention of building a house for this program in accordance with the parameters of the original grant application ADAIR: Second VOTE: CHANG: No DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion carried 2 - 1 Commissioner Chang said it would be premature to approve this proposal without a fiscal plan that identifies the needed funding source(s). Commissioner DeBone stated his hesitancy to determine a transition plan for the program at this point. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 7 OF 15 The Board was in consensus to bring this topic back in one month. A lunch break was taken at 11:54 am. The meeting reconvened at 1:00 pm. 9. Public Hearing to consider transferring the jurisdiction of portions of Northwest Way and NW Spruce Avenue to the City of Redmond Cody Smith, County Engineer/Assistant Road Director, explained the request from the City of Redmond that the County transfer the jurisdiction of portions of Northwest Way and NW Spruce Avenue to the City in conjunction with Redmond's annexation of property within its UGB. Noting that the annexation is associated with the Spruce Northwest Master Planned Development, Smith recommended that following the public hearing, the Board approve Order No. 2024-009 to effect the transfer of jurisdiction as requested. The public hearing was opened at 1:05 pm. Seeing no one wished to testify, the public hearing was closed at 1:05 pm. CHANG: Move approval of Order No. 2024-009 transferring jurisdiction of portions of Northwest Way and NW Spruce Avenue to the City of Redmond DEBONE: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 10. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-017 adopting the Deschutes County Transportation System Plan Update 2020-2040 Tarik Rawlings, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the ordinance for second reading, noting that first reading was approved on March 6th. DEBONE: Move approval of second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-017 by title only CHANG: Second VOTE: CHANG: DEBONE: ADAI R: Yes Yes Chair votes yes. Motion Carried BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 8 OF 15 Chair Adair read the title of the ordinance into the record. CHANG: Move approval of adoption of Ordinance No. 2023-017 repealing and replacing the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan's Transportation System Plan DEBONE: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried Rawlings said the effective date of the ordinance will be June 18, 2024. 11. Veteran Peer Support Specialist Program grant from the Oregon Health Authority Kristin Mozzochi, Behavioral Health Program Manager, sought approval to accept a grant from the Oregon Health Authority in the amount of $232,500 to expand the availability of peer -delivered services to veterans with behavioral health needs. Mozzochi said the Peer Support Specialist position funded by this grant will provide outreach and engagement services to veterans, linking them to appropriate resources and supporting them in developing and strengthening community connections for improved behavioral health. CHANG: Move approval of Board signature on Document No. 2024-190 accepting a Veteran Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist Program grant from the Oregon Health Authority DEBONE: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 12. Oregon Health Authority Community Navigator Pilot grant and Resolution No. 2024-006 to effect associated budgetary and staff changes Kara Cronin, Behavioral Health Program Manager, recommended acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Oregon Health Authority for a Community Navigator Pilot program. This funding will enable Deschutes County Health Services to create a new two -person Community Navigator team consisting of a peer support specialist and a case manager which will offer services to individuals on aid and assist orders leaving the Oregon State Hospital. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 9 OF 15 The program's primary goal is to reduce rates of recidivism, especially for persons at risk of houselessness. DEBONE: Move to authorize the acceptance of a Community Navigator Pilot grant from the Oregon Health Authority CHANG: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried DEBONE: Move approval of Resolution No. 2024-006 increasing FTE and appropriations within the 2023-24 Deschutes County Budget CHANG: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 13. Review Draft Leadership Redmond Presentation Chair Adair said this item will be taken up later in the meeting (see page 15). 14. Discussion of Transient Room Tax Funding Options Robert Tintle, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed that at its annual retreat in January, the Board requested a discussion of Transient Room Tax (TRT) funding. Tintle referenced a memo which described how TRTs are collected and allocated according to current Board direction; the memo also listed potential action options for the Board's consideration. Tintle added that the County's contract with Visit Central Oregon (VCO) requires notice of either 30 days or 90 days if the amount of TRT allocated to VCO is reduced. Tintle said in January, Finance had shared the amount of TRT revenue collected as of November 2023; since then, TRT collections have declined an additional 3.3%. Tintle said the lower figures will be projected out to future budgets. Budget & Financial Planning Manager Dan Emerson added that Finance anticipates additional requests for TRT revenues even as TRT collections are decreasing. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 10 OF 15 Commissioner Chang was concerned that TRT revenues have been overestimated. Noting that many important functions are partially funded by TRT, he said the County needs to be more conservative in estimating these revenues. Discussion ensued about possibly changing the TRT allocation to VCO. Commissioner DeBone wanted more information on VCO's tourism marketing, including how much the County contributes towards those efforts, how these funds are used, and what is the return on investment. County Administrator Nick Lelack said TRT recipients are discussing amongst themselves the fact that more requests for these revenues are anticipated. Commissioner Chang requested a list of all new funding requests and any proposed increases from current recipients to enable a holistic evaluation of potential changes. He noted State law requires that a certain amount of TRT revenues be spent on tourism promotion and tourism -related facilities. Commissioner Adair asked to know how much the City of Bend currently spends on tourism. The Board directed staff to collect all requests for FY 2025 TRT funding and convene the Budget Committee and stakeholders by April 2nd to further discuss this matter. 15. Environmental Health Fees and FY 2025 Budget Tom Kuhn, Public Health Program Manager, introduced the annual update on the Environmental Health program and its fees, saying that since Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, the Environmental Health Program (EH) has recommended yearly EH fee increases commensurate with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI for January, 2024 is 4.0%. Eric Mone, Environmental Health Supervisor, said this division inspects restaurants, mobile food units, pools and spas, childcare facilities, school lunch programs, and other operations and facilities which serve the public. Mone reviewed the number of inspections which were conducted each calendar year from 2019 to 2023 and shared how EH's staffing ratios compare to FDA program standards. Kuhn turned to the subject of the division's financial status going into FY 2025, saying it is expected to need an additional $203,000 in TRT or General Fund revenues in order to balance its budget. He noted this assumes that all inspection fees will be increased according to the current CPI. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 11 OF 15 Mone then explained the different types of mobile food unit inspections and the time needed to accomplish these, saying 272 such units are currently licensed. Kuhn shared historical fee changes back to FY 2019 and presented three options to increase the mobile unit license fee for the Board's consideration, contrasting each option to the fee charged by nine other counties. The total additional revenue for each option varies between $6,000 and $38,000 for the next year. Continuing, Mone explained inspection requirements for traveler's accommodations, saying that although OHA requires these once every two years, Environmental Health believes annual inspections are necessary. Each inspection requires that10% of all rooms in the facility be inspected. Kuhn presented three options for increasing the fee to inspect traveler's accommodations, contrasting each option to the fee charged by nine other counties. The total additional revenue for each option varies between $1,000 and $14,000 for the next year. Kuhn concluded that if both of the presented third options are approved, the division would require $158,000 to balance its budget rather than $203,000 as initially projected. A majority of the Board was supportive of Option 3 resulting in variable environmental health fee increases. Following discussion regarding the source of the funds for the shortfall, Commissioner DeBone suggested that staff recommend the best options for proceeding in the proposed budget. 16. Request for funding to achieve Ambulance Service Area Code changes Tom Kuhn, Ambulance Service Area Administrator, shared a map of the County's Ambulance Service Area (ASA) and said the ASA's purpose is as follows: • Ensure all areas of the County have access to qualified 911 emergency medical services (EMS) transport service providers; • Establish and monitor service boundaries for franchised EMS providers; • Ensure compliance with applicable ORS rules; and • Respond to and investigate any complaints about franchise or private providers. Kuhn provided a list of franchised EMS providers in the County's ASA and shared information on the ASA's history and its governance by a committee. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 12 OF 15 Jared Jeffcott, ASA Chair, listed current challenges facing the ASA and its governing committee, including inadequate coverage in certain areas, disparities in the distribution of services, the growing population and changing demographics, and longer response times and limited access to emergency medical care in rural areas. Jeffcott added that because effective EMS requires collaboration among various stakeholders, revising the Plan presents an opportunity to enhance coordination among agencies, hospitals and community organizations. Chris Bell, Senior Assistant Legal Counsel, said the ASA Committee, working in tandem with County Legal Counsel, has determined that a rewrite of Deschutes County Code 8.30 and its accompanying ASA Plan, Appendix A, 8.30.100 ("the Plan") is needed. Noting that this section of Code and the Plan have remained relatively unchanged since they were first created in 1997, Bell said since that time, changes in the law and best practices have occurred that are not reflected in either document. The language of the Plan also needs to be updated to provide clearer direction to ambulance service franchisees with regard to the law and the Board's expectations as to how services are provided within the County. Bell concluded that defining and applying the same standards and metrics will help ensure consistency and uniformity in operations across the franchises. Kuhn recommended that funding in the 1=Y 2025 budget be reserved to secure a contractor through a competitive RFP process to update and rewrite Deschutes County Code section 8.30 and the Ambulance Service Area Plan as described. County Administrator Nick Lelack noted this request would be eligible for inclusion as a General Fund special request in the upcoming budget. Commissioner DeBone supported including this expenditure in the proposed FY 2025 budget as a recommended allocation. Commissioner Chang agreed this is a necessary investment to make at this time. DEBONE: Move to include the requested funding of $50,000 for contractor services to achieve Ambulance Service Area Code changes in the FY 2025 Budget CHANG: Second VOTE: CHANG: Yes DEBONE: Yes ADAIR: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 13 OF 15 17. juniper Ridge Update Erik Kropp, Deputy Couty Administrator, reviewed that in 2023, Deschutes County was the recipient of a Code enforcement complaint related to County -owned property in Juniper Ridge which is the site of numerous unsanctioned camps. Violations included unpermitted structures being used as dwellings or for storage; an excessive amount of solid waste, including non -operating vehicles; and the use of tents and recreational vehicles as residences. Following the complaint, staff developed a remediation plan which was approved by the Board and implemented on an ongoing basis. Kristie Bollinger, Property Manager, said the County's response to the Code complaint has included significant clean-up of garbage, the removal of numerous inoperable vehicles, and the provision of portable toilets, tanks with potable water, handwashing stations and dumpsters. A patrol service was also initiated which is handled by a private security contractor. Bollinger said thus far, 39 abandoned camps have been cleaned up. Of the $200,000 budget approved by the Board for remediation efforts and the provision of basic services, $92,400 remains available. At an estimated $14,500 monthly cost, the remaining funds will last until approximately June 30, 2024. Kropp shared reasons to not move people who are currently residing on this property, including the Martin vs. Boise court case and the concern that campers would simply move to other public lands such as nearby properties owned by the City of Bend or the Bureau of Land Management. Janice Garceau, Health Services Director, said 14 camps remain on the County - owned property —these are occupied by approximately 20 people. Commissioner DeBone wondered if the County should ask that the remaining campers register their pets. Garceau confirmed that Health Services asks this of its clients. Kropp said the County will continue to work with the Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP) to secure pet registrations. Commissioner Adair suggested that staff refer any veterans to Veteran's Village or Central Oregon Veterans Outreach. In response to Commissioner Adair, Kropp said some progress has been made in terms of people exiting this area. He asked if the Board supports continuing these basic services at Juniper Ridge beyond FY 2024. Commissioner Adair wanted another update in May before deciding this. BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 14 OF 15 Commissioner DeBone supported continuing services at the current level and turning the County's attention and efforts to the land in Redmond which is planned to be exchanged with the State, saying this is a priority. Commissioner Adair exited the meeting at 4:17 pm. Commissioner Chang stated his support for continuing the current level of services at juniper Rodge at the present time. 13. Review Draft Leadership Redmond Presentation (taken out of agenda order) Strategic Initiatives Manager jen Patterson presented a draft presentation for the Board to share at tomorrow's meeting of Leadership Redmond. The Board reviewed the presentation and directed edits. OTHER ITEMS: Commissioner DeBone attended AOC meetings last Monday and met with Governor Kotek on Tuesday along with elected officials from Eastern Oregon counties. Commissioner DeBone spent time at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office yesterday and toured the 640 Wilson Ave. property on Monday. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. Given Chair Adair's need to leave, the scheduled executive session was rescheduled to a future meeting date. ADJOURN: Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:31 pm. �j r 1 DATED this d day of APT, 2024 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. PAiTI ADAIR, CHAIR ATTEST: iLl RECORDING SECRETARY ��II!% ill PHIL CHANG, COMMISSIONER BOCC MEETING MARCH 20, 2024 PAGE 15 OF 15 'Jv'C E S COG 2{ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING 9:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 Barnes Sawyer Rooms - Deschutes Services Building - 1300 NW Wall Street - Bend (541) 388-6570 1 www.deschutes.org MEETING FORMAT: In accordance with Oregon state law, this meeting is open to the public and can be accessed and attended in person or remotely, with the exception of any executive session. Members of the public may view the meeting in real time via YouTube using this link: http://bit.ly. 3mminzy. To attend the meeting virtually via Zoom, see below. Citizen Input: The public may comment on any topic that is not on the current agenda. Alternatively, comments may be submitted on any topic at any time by emailing citizen input@deschutes.org or leaving a voice message at 541-385-1734. 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Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. This event/location is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need accommodations to make participation possible, call (541) 388-6572 or email brenda.fritsvold@deschutes.org. Time estimates: The times listed on agenda items are estimates only. Generally, items will be heard in sequential order and items, including public hearings, may be heard before or after their listed times. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN INPUT: Citizen Input may be provided as comment on any topic that is not on the agenda. Note: In addition to the option of providing in -person comments at the meeting, citizen input comments may be emailed to citizeninput@deschutes.org or you may leave a brief voicemail at 541.385.1734. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Resolution No. 2024-007 to account for the receipt of an Emergency Response grant from the Oregon Department of Disability Services 2. Approval of Document No. 2024-246, a Right of Way Dedication Deed for Existing Portions of 61 st Street and Gift Road 3. Approval of third amendment to the ground lease with Mountain View Community Development for a safe parking program 4. Approval of contract to order FY 2025 vehicles for the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office utilizing a State of Oregon Pricing Agreement 5. Approval of Chair Signature of Document No. 2024-033, a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for the paving of Spring River Road from South Century Drive to the US Forest Service boundary 6. Approval of minutes of the March 1 and 8, 2024 BOCC Legislative Update meetings 7. Approval of minutes of the BOCC February 14, 2024 meeting ACTION ITEMS 8. 9:10 AM Public Hearing, Discussion, and Possible Action on Wilson Ave Housing Program 9. 11:00 AM Public Hearing to consider transferring the jurisdiction of portions of Northwest Way and NW Spruce Avenue to the City of Redmond March 20, 2024 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING Page 2 of 3 10. 11:15 AM Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2023-017 adopting the Deschutes County Transportation System Plan Update 2020-2040 11. 11:20 AM Veteran Peer Support Specialist Program grant from the Oregon Health Authority 12. 11:30 AM Oregon Health Authority Community Navigator Pilot grant and Resolution No. 2024-006 to effect associated budgetary and staff changes 13. 11:40 AM Review Draft Leadership Redmond Presentation LUNCH RECESS Continued ACTION ITEMS 14. 1:00 PM Discussion of Transient Room Tax Funding Options 15. 1:45 PM Environmental Health Fees and FY 2025 Budget 16. 2:15 PM Request for funding to achieve Ambulance Service Area Code changes 17. 2:45 PM Juniper Ridge Update 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. Executive sessions are closed to the public, however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines, are open to the media. ADJOURN 18. Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (i) Employee Evaluation March 20, 2024 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING Page 3 of 3 ��-cEs c0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING o � 4_r REQUEST TO SPEAK a Citizen Input or Testimony Subject: tc � L, Date: Name C k e y Address 1 Phone #s 1764-5716 E-mail address c a, L 5 a �R In Favor Neutral/Undecided ❑ Opposed Submitting written documents as part of testimony? ❑ Yes No If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary for the record. SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST TO RECORDING SECRETARYBEFORE MEETING BEGINS X\vSES CO G�� BOAR® OF 3 COMMISSIONERS MEETING DATE: March 20, 2024 SUBJECT: Public Hearing, Discussion, and Possible Action on Wilson Ave Housing Program RECOMMENDED MOTION: Direct staff as determined by the Board. BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Deschutes County applied for and was selected to receive a state grant based on Governor Kotek's 2023 Emergency Order on Housing, which created funding for areas where there were high rates of unhoused individuals and deficiencies in the housing continuum. On December 20t", 2023, Deschutes County purchased a triplex at 640 SE Wilson Ave in Bend. The program is operational and placed its first resident in the house on January 5, 2024. All tenants living in +h., +ril�lov nt tho timo of nl Irrhnca haves fro ind altarativa hnI Icin¢ lCI1QIll� IIVIIIS III IIIc Ll I[Jll^ UL L I uli— vNui �..u..,... .....vim. .v.... .... .......... .... ....,.b. This property provides interim and long-term housing for 40 to 50 men each year who are involved with the justice system and would otherwise experience acute homelessness. The County is partnering with a housing provider - Free On The Outside - that has more than 15 years of experience providing housing for justice -involved individuals. This is a managed residential property, with a live-in housing manager. All residents are required to comply with the conditions of their court mandated supervision and agree to and conduct themselves safely as good neighbors, in accordance with house rules. All residents are referred through Deschutes County Adult Parole & Probation and have an assigned Parole & Probation Officer, who will have frequent presence at the home. The Parole & Probation Officer works with Free On The Outside to ensure the home operates as intended, contributes positively to the neighborhood and increases public safety for our community. Parole & Probation developed program referral criteria and a screening process designed with consideration for the impact of the program on the neighborhood. Listed below is the process: • Candidates are formally screened by Parole & Probation staff for safety and readiness to participate. A person will not be considered for placement if the screening process indicates they are not likely to be successful in following program rules, supervision conditions, or conducting themselves safely as good neighbors. • The screening assesses the totality of the individual's circumstances including the reason they are on supervision, level of remorse and readiness to improve their lives, current compliance with supervision, past performance on supervision, and their readiness to agree to and abide by house rules. • Candidates additionally need to demonstrate readiness for or evidence that they are already in treatment, seeking employment or are employed, and are actively pursuing recovery from substances. • Once participating, Parole & Probation Officers provide high levels of monitoring and support to individuals, which include home visits, office visits, phone calls to treatment providers or employers, responding to community members and ultimately can result in quick action to return an individual to court or to jail for program violations. Attached are Frequently Asked Questions related to the program. The FAQs are posted on the Community justice Department's webpage. Community members have contacted the County and the Board with a variety of recommendations, ranging from modifying program requirements to closing the program. Attached is a summary list of these recommendations. At the public hearing on March 20, �^n n ..:s.., v. 4.... .ill 1-. -. opporti inif�i to r i jklirlx/ rnmmont nn thn nrnarnm GULL+, community II II 11u1 Illy members lel I be s vvill i gave an vNf.,vi DUI IILY w FJU"11� ly �-vi i it I — - — I u — N- vb. an.... Verbal public comment at the meeting will be limited, but will likely be between 1-3 minutes, based on the number of speakers. Interested parties are also encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting by email board@deschutes.org. 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Don't allow sex offenders Other 9. Have the County provide neighbors "legal and financial accountability" for any crime against neighbors by Wilson Ave Triplex program participants 10. Have the County reimburse or provide a stipend for neighbors for security camera installation and/or higher fence installation 11. Apply Bend's "shelter code" to the property Central Oregon Free On The Outside and Deschutes County Community justice Housing Program FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Thank you for your interest in the Wilson Ave. Housing Program. If you have a question, please fill out the form below. Questions will be reviewed by staff. The program's Frequently Asked Questions document will be updated weekly, or on an as -needed basis. Last updates made fan. 24, 2024 (to question 15 and a new question 16) en espanol Project Overview: On December 20,1, 2023, Deschutes County purchased a triplex at 640 SE Wilson Ave in Bend with grant funding from the State of Oregon. This property will provide interim and long-term housing for 40 to 50 men each year who are involved with the justice system and would otherwise experience acute homelessness. The County is partnering with a housing provider - Free On The Outside - that has . - - -- _ _c -'- -- ._....,.:... .� 4..-....-;-- f—, ;. � f;ti _inxinkInf: infiiwifil la1G more than �15 years o experience pruviulllr, 110-51116 101 JUSLI .c -u 1u��1-- This All residents will be referred through Deschutes County Adult Parole & Probation and have an assigned Parole & Probation Officer, who will have frequent presence at the home. The Parole & Probation Officer will work with Free On The Outside to ensure the home operates as intended, contributes positively to the neighborhood and increases public safety for our community. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better himself or herself, that housing is a basic need that presents a major barrier for many, and that everyone in our community is safer when people involved in the justice system have a stable home in which to take pride and get back on their feet. Deschutes County Community justice has developed this Frequently Asked Questions document to help provide information about the project and answer frequently asked questions: 1. What was the timeline for this project? • On May 8, 2023, Deschutes County Adult Parole and Probation submitted an application pending Board of County Commissioners approval for funding provided under EO 23-02 to provide housing for justice involved men on supervision. • On May 15, 2023 the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the application and provided approval for the grant application. • On May 31, 2023, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and the Central Oregon Multi -Agency Coordination team approved the grant application and awarded Deschutes County $1,078,518.00 for acquisition and initial operations of the program. On June 30, 2023, the County received the sub -recipient agreement from COIC and the Central Oregon Multi -Agency Coordination team. • On July 26, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed and signed the sub -recipient agreement with COIC for the housing funds. On Au usg t 23, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed and approved issuance of Request For Proposal (RFP) 2023-751. This competitive solicitation was aimed at securing a provider to manage the program. On September 27, 2023, the RFP closed. On October 16, 2023, a multidisciplinary panel made a recommendation to move forward with selecting Free On The Outside as the housing provider. • On October 25, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the panel's recommendations and issued an intent to award for Free On The Outside. On November 8, 2023, 640 SE Wilson was identified as a potential qualifying property. • On November 20, 2023, a contingent offer for 640 SE Wilson Ave. was accepted and on November 22, 2023, the required inspection occurred. On November 27, 2023, Free On The Outside executive director Mike Cross and his staff visited the 25 residences directly around the potential triplex located at 640, 648, and 652 SE Wilson Ave in Bend, Oregon. This included 6 triplexes, 3 duplexes, and one single residence. Staff spoke with residents at 14 of the residences and left flyers at the 11 residences where no one answered the door. Most residents had no questions at the time they interacted with Free On The Outside and said they would follow up, if necessary, after they reviewed the flyer. One resident asked about reentry services. On December 6. 2023, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed the Ly dI IU 11 IC t_Ull111 I IUI 111y vuU t U�'hi Ni —n— 6-- -P•r• - _. -- selected Nrope�4. ,14.m;ihini itrnorr\raripx/pannrnwdto move forward with the purchase. On December 13, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners reviewed and approved the grant agreement with Free On The Outside to manage the program. 2. How was Free On The Outside Selected? The County used a competitive solicitation process to identify a housing provider, and Free On The Outside was selected after a panel made up of County staff and community members reviewed their qualifications and application. The Board of County Commissioners approved the application in October 2023. Free On The Outside has 15 years of experience providing housing for justice - involved individuals. The non-profit currently works with 200 people in more than 20 houses and neighborhoods across the state. 3. How many people will be served? Approximately 40-50 men per year. The home will provide a combination of short- term and long-term residential opportunities dependent on need, currently estimated at 12 short-term and 4 long-term residential opportunities at any given time. All men must be on supervision with Deschutes County Parole & Probation in order to receive housing services. The program will provide interim housing while it helps individuals to locate permanent housing. Each individual will work with their Parole & Probation Officer and Free On The Outside to create a plan for permanent housing depending on their circumstances, but will likely range from 90 days to up to a year or more if they are still on supervision and a permanent housing option has not yet been identified. 4. Shouldn't people who commit crimes be in jail? Almost all individuals who are sentenced to prison or jail are released and live in our community. Parole & Probation's sole service population are individuals on probation or post -prison supervision. The courts and Oregon law have determined these individuals have served their time and are now eligible for community supervision. As of January 1, 2024, Deschutes County had almost 1000 people who are on supervision with Adult Parole and Probation. c %Aih.. Gc nnco-hiqoc rnuntu cnending nuhlic monev this wav? J. YYIIY IJ V�..a 6.. .... ..w.. .. .. .... ...� ..r Deschutes County applied for and was selected to receive a state grant based on Governor Kotek's 2023 Emergency Order on Housing, which created funding for areas where there were high rates of unhoused individuals and deficiencies in the housing continuum. Almost all individuals who are sentenced to prison or jail are released and living in our communities. When they are, everyone - their families, friends, employers, neighbors - and the entire community is safer when they have a safe and stable place to live, recover, learn new skills and become productive members of society. Homelessness keeps them at a survival level where poor choices, stress, access to substances and negative people are easier to find than rehabilitation opportunities. They often sleep in public spaces and are not able to be productive. This makes the community feel less livable and unsafe for everyone. 6. Will this program draw people who don't live in Deschutes County? Only individuals on community supervision with Deschutes County Parole & Probation who would otherwise be homeless in Deschutes County will be eligible to be referred. All individuals on community supervision with the County have been ordered to supervision in this County because they lived here before or when they committed the offense for which they are on supervision. People who are not on supervision with Deschutes County will not be eligible to be referred to receive housing services from this program. 7. Is this a program for sex offenders? Is the program required to accept all sex offenders regardless of whether they have a restriction that cannot be accommodated? Because people on community supervision with conditions that restrict proximity to minors and/or require them to register as sexual offenders experience among the highest level of homelessness, this was the program's original target population, and it remains a priority population. Due to the selected property's size and ability to provide additional living space, however, it will not be the only population. Additionally, while the program will not restrict consideration of any referrals based on crime type or designated severity level, if supervision conditions or restrictions exist for a person that the court or parole board deem impermissible for this location, the property will not be an option for them. At this time, people with Level 2 or Level 3 sexual offender classifications will not be denied consideration if their individual case meets the criteria described, however with consideration for any current tenants, individuals on supervision for sexual offenses will not be referred until the property is vacated. For example, if a Parole & Probation Officer is looking for a placement for a person who has a parole board condition that they cannot reside near locations where children are the primary occupants or users (ORS 144.641), the parole board and the Parole & Probation Officer will look at the address of the property and its proximity to qualifying locations, and determine if this address would allow the person to meet the conditions of supervision. If by residing at the property, the person would not be able to fulfill their conditions of supervision, the Parole & Probation Officer would not be able to refer to the program. The program's availability does not supersede the person's supervision requirements. Additionally, if individuals are not able to agree to house rules this property will not be an option for them. The program will consider referrals based on the greatest need. If over time needs change, the County may amend program provider agreements. 8. How is a neighborhood with parks and children an appropriate location to provide a home for people with criminal histories, especially sexual offense histories? People on supervision live in all communities and neighborhoods in Deschutes County, including in the specific and broader neighborhood of Bend in which this property is located. Some risk of harm is unfortunately ever-present in all neighborhoods, even within our own homes, where many crimes including sexual offenses take place (for example, in Oregon in 2019, 91 % of sexual assault victimizations were committed by someone the victim knew [Bureau of Justice Statistics]). Many interim and group homes are located in traditional neighborhoods, especially neighborhoods that are close to public transportation, employment opportunities, and services to help residents reintegrate and meet the conditions of their supervision. Residents of the selected property have the same needs and rights as other residents. When, however, Parole & Probation Officers are working with individuals who have conditions of supervision that cannot be met if they reside at that address, or they are not able to agree to follow house rules they will not be referred and will not live at this location. 9. What will the property look, sound and feel like when walking by? Grant funding includes funds for significant repairs and maintenance. We expect to improve upon the property from its current condition, including front and backyard clean up, and new exterior paint. House rules will include but are not limited to courteous and legal parking for those who drive, curfew, quiet hours, no drugs and alcohol on property and lawn/yard upkeep. The program will be similar to the dozens of interim and congregate homes that already exist in the county including in this part of Bend, offering people on supervision a structured and monitored environment where they can re- enter the community and become productive members of society. The property will not serve the public at large. Residents and visitors coming to and from the property will be regulated, approved, and primarily occur during business hours. This will be the assigned home for residents, some for a long time, much like other residents in the neighborhood, and by and large residents will simply be living their lives, and/or getting back on their feet and making plans for their next move. Parole & Probation Officers will make routine home visits to support this progress and ensure it is happening, as they do with all people on community supervision whether they are living individually, part of a family, or in a congregate living environment on an interim basis. Visits consist of speaking with all residents who are home at the time of the visit, ensuring rooms and spaces are orderly and that residents are complying with their individual requirements. 10. Does having a group of offenders at one location increase the risk of harm to those in that neighborhood? People who have committed crimes in the past have different likelihoods of reoffending in the future, there is no one size fits all and having committed a crime in the past does not mean that the person will inevitably commit a new crime. Of all the crime types that people are on supervision for, people with sexual offenses often have the lowest likelihood of recidivism, especially when engaged in effective treatment (National Institutes of Health). People with the same crime type can have different levels of risk to re -offend and Parole & Probation supervises and monitors cases accordingly. The lack of stable housing is associated with increased risk of recidivism (National Institutes of Health), but even more importantly, the type of housing and other factors matter. Creating a positive (law abiding, sober and rehabilitation -oriented), structured, monitored living environment as this program will establish, is one of the biggest strengths that a person on supervision can have, since simply providing a place to live is not enough: the type of housing, supervision rules, and peer influence should all be taken into consideration (Recidiviz0B1). For this reason, programs like this can maintain or improve safety from already existing risks. This property will have additional security elements such as video surveillance cameras, house rules, a house manager who understands and ensures that rules are followed, and visits by trained Parole & Probation Officers whose vocation is to protect the public, reduce risk and create opportunities for people on supervision to rehabilitate and become productive citizens. Neighbors are encouraged to stay in touch with the contacts listed on this FAQ should issues arise that they feel need attention. There are people on supervision living everywhere in Deschutes County, including in the specific and broader neighborhood of Bend in which the selected property is located. Most people walk by, share the bus, wait in the grocery store line, and attend restaurants and workplaces alongside people on supervision. Some risk of harm is unfortunately ever present in all neighborhoods, even within our own homes where many crimes including sexual offenses take place (for example, in Oregon in 2019, 91 % of sexual assault victimizations were committed by someone the victim knew [Bureau of Justice Statistics ). 11. The County's original grant application said the property should be 1000 feet from parks, but this property is less than 1,000 feet from Kiwanis Park - did the County not abide by its own criteria? Proximity to a park is not a general restriction for sexual offenders. The courts and/or the Parole Board determine a person's conditions of supervision on an individual basis. Proximity to a park may or may not be defined as part of a specific person's conditions of supervision. The original grant application the County submitted to the state identified public concern and restrictive conditions as a challenge to locating an appropriate property that could serve the most people. In the original grant application, staff referenced a 1,000-foot distance as a potential restrictive distance. However, that reference was not linked to any state-wide regulation that restricts where sexual offenders may live or to any grant requirement. As the Countv moved into the next phase of the process (program provider and location selection), the County specified that a qualifying property must be a "location that can accommodate clients who have legal restriction in terms of their proximity to minors and where their residence can be located" in relation to applicable laws. This means that if the property's address is determined to be able to accommodate a restriction, the provider may not restrict or deny based on that crime type or restriction. Any person on supervision whose restrictions (and therefore their conditions of supervision) cannot be accommodated by residing at the identified property, however, will not be referred and will not live at this location. When considering the neighborhood's concerns, the County is aware that parks and schools are located at various distances around the property. However, the County considered that the property does not have a direct line of sight to Kiwanis Park and is not on the way to the nearest bus stop, and avoidable should an individual have a restriction prohibiting him from frequenting the park. 12. What safety measures will be in place to prevent individuals from re - offending? For those living at the property, the biggest safety measure in place is the resident's relationship with their assigned Parole & Probation Officer, who will have frequent contact, know the resident well, and has the ability to search their rooms, cupboards or person, and investigate any issues. In addition, because the Parole & Probation Officer can easily locate the person by knowing where they live, the assigned Parole & Parole Officer will be better able to prevent or intervene if a condition of their supervision is not being met. Additionally, Free On The Outside will install cameras and a security system. Other accountability measures may also be put into place on an individual basis, including electronic monitoring when ordered. Free On The Outside has a model that has proven success - compassion and accountability. With their establish housing program they report an extremely low resident recidivism rate, especially for people with supervised sexual offense conditions. Of 900 residents over 15 years in operation, one person has been convicted of a new sex offense - public indecency ® while they lived in a Free On The Outside residence, which is less than a 1 % recidivism rate. Free On The Outside and County staff will be available to immediately address issues or questions that neighbors may have and prouvilde 1,a-iri rncnnncAz nnfi an6acyinmpnt %Aihpn neeriP(i Niui -b-b- •1 ... • .. ---_-1. 13. Will the neighborhood or community be informed when individuals enter the program? People on supervision in Deschutes County reside all across the county, as renters, homeowners, or relatives and friends of renters and homeowners. With some exceptions, these individuals are not required to notify neighbors of their status, and authorities do not have a legal right to make such notifications. When notification is required, the Oregon State Police will conduct that notification. Due to these factors, Adult Parole & Probation will not provide specific notifications to neighbors about individual residents or their status. Individuals who are admitted to the program will continue to be subject to any reporting/registering requirements that they have including with the Oregon State Police registry. The public will continue to have the same level of access to information about individuals residing in the program as they would if the person was residing on their own in this or any other neighborhood. 14. Was this unit actively for sale and were there tenants in the triplex? When the County purchased the triplex, it had been on the market since August 2023 and tenants were renting each of the three units. Free On The Outside and the County worked with the seller's agent to offer current tenants monetary incentives for the tenants to end their leases early. All three tenants accepted the monetary incentive. One unit was vacated before closing. Tenants in the remaining two units will vacate their units in January. Tenants were not required to terminate their leases early. The existing terms of their tenancy would have been honored if they choose to not accept the monetary incentive. Having access to all three units will help Free On The Outside with program operations and design and will also allow more flexibility for repairs and maintenance of the property. Free On The Outside and the County are committed to ensuring that the property is well maintained and have plans to enhance its curb appeal and positively contribute to the neighborhood. With consideration for existing tenants, the County will not consider referrals or admit individuals to the program who have conditions that restrict their proximity to minors until all tenants have vacated. 15. Is the program operational? The program is operational. It placed its first resident on January 5, 2024. At this time, we are not considering an alternate location for this program. 16. Will the county change the program's service population? The Parole & Probation department has now finalized program referral criteria and processes including a screening process designed with consideration for the impact of the program on the neighborhood. • Candidates will be formally screened by Parole & Probation staff for safety and readiness to participate, and will not be considered for placement if the screening process indicates they are not likely to be successful in following program rules, supervision conditions, or conducting themselves safely as good neighbors. • Screening will assess the totality of the individual's circumstances including the reason they are on supervision, level of remorse and readiness to improve their lives, current compliance with supervision, past performance on supervision, and their readiness to agree to and abide by house rules. Candidates will additionally need to demonstrate readiness for or evidence that they are already in treatment, seeking employment or are employed, and are actively pursuing recovery from substances. Once participating, Parole & Probation Officers will provide high levels of monitoring and support to individuals, which will look like home visits, office visits, phone calls to treatment providers or employers, responding to community members and ultimately can result in quick action to return an individual to court or to jail for program violations. 17. Who do we contact if we need to talk to someone about the program? Mike Cross is Executive Director of Free On The Outside. 0 503-383- 1834 mikec@freeontgeoutside.org or admin@freeontheoutside.org. 0 Website: www.freeontheoutside.org • Deschutes County Community justice: Adult Parole and Probation Division o 541-385-1708 or housing@deschutes.org Good morning Commissioners, Ryan Rudnick. Born and raised here in the County, now a father of two young daughters in the neighborhood, and housing provider to three families with six children living adjacent to the new County shelter for sex offenders and pedophiles. I am here today to urge you to relocate the sex offender shelter to a more suitable location that does not similarly threaten the safety of innocent women and children. 3 reasons: 1. Sex Offenders Don't Belong Near Kids: (DUH! Unbelievable this needs to be justified before you today) • What kids of crimes did Level 2 & 3 Sex offenders commit? o Level 2 offenses include sexual abuse in the second degree and sexual exploitation of a minor. o Level 3 offenses encompass rape in the first degree and sexual assault involving severe harm to the victim. • What's the chance they'll get into trouble again? o Sexual recidivism rate for male sex offenders is 5.3% within 3 years. o A meta -analysis of 10 studies shows sexual recidivism rates of 14-24% over 5-15 years. o Violent and overall arrest recidivism rates for sex offenders are 17.1% and 43%, respectively. o Shockingly, 38.6% of sex offenders were returned to prison within 3 years due to new crimes or violations. • It's only a matter of time until there is a victim due to this sex offender shelter and that's on YOU. 2. All of this Reflects Very Poorly on Deschutes County and YOU: • The grant proposal failed to meet crucial criteria, such as being "1000 feet away from parks and in a sparsely populated area," these location factors are vital for community safety. • Strategic "public outreach" was conducted by a private contractor with a conflict of interest and racial insensitivity. It was done with an english-only flyer and no translator in an area filled with spanish-primary families, at least 2 living next door. RACIST public outreach! • The flyer made no mention of "sex offenders", just "justice -involved men" • Strategically, no notification was given to nearby property owners prior key approvals. 3. Commissioners Can Right This Wrong: • Relocating this program to the Public Safety Campus aligns with objectives to ensure community safety. (reread your FY2025 goals and objective on safety and housing) • Unlike the Wilson triplex, this location is walking distance from the P&P department, at the dead end of an industrial street, there are zero homes within 400' and zero parks within 1000' • Per discussion with COIC, there is potential that grant funding and related agreements could be amended to adjust for relocation of the program. • Publicly elected County representatives should prioritize the safety of children over the feelings and comforts of sex offenders. Please approve a motion today to sell the triplex before the end of 2024, which would allow staff time to work out a potential program relocation option before then. Thousands of Deschutes County voters are monitoring this issue, and they will remember your decision today to either prioritize the safety of children or the housing of sex offenders. Spanish to English Translation - Public Testimony March 20, 2024 BOCC Meeting Agenda Item 8: Public Hearing Wilson Ave Housing Program Good morning, my name is Lorena. I'm going to speak Spanish. I'm very concerned. I am responsible for small children. My husband and I are very concerned about this situation. We are thinking about the children's future when we go out into the streets we are not going to have the same freedom we have had in the past, that we have had all these years. All of that has really worried us. I have been affected by it because I am expecting another baby. This situation makes me feel unwell, I am very worried. I don't know what to think. [crying] We will not be able to go to the park with the children, with the same freedom as we did before. This has affected me; this situation. This is everything I have to say at this moment. I have a lot to say, but I really feel badly. My apologies. 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Yes No If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary for the record. ff �- SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST TO G�, RECORDING SECRETARY BEFORE MEETING BEGINS 7, 41,41 �J-ces c' ct 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING REQUEST TO SPEAK Citizen Input or Testimony Subject: Date: 0__cI214?_� Name Address Phone #s E-mail address In Favor Neutral/Undecided 10— Opposed Submitting written documents as part of testimony? ❑ Yes No If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary for the record. >� s� c -A. ti �) - u-.�, SUBMIT COMPLETED REQUEST TO CO ING SECRETARY BEFORE MEETING BEGINS rZ L �0-�Es CO o� � BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING DATE: March 18, 2024 SUBJECT: Discussion of Transient Room Tax Funding Options RECOMMENDED MOTION: There is no recommended motion. This item is for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Potential options include, but are not limited to: 1. Continue funding programs and services as currently allocated. 2. Consider updates to both the required tourism -related and discretionary -related funding levels. 3. Consider revisions to the Visit Central Oregon contract for tourism -related funding. 4. Any combination of the above, or providing additional information as requested, including convening a facilitator of interest to stakeholders. BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Deschutes County Code Chapter 4.08, Transient Room Tax (TRT), requires the collection and submission of an eight percent (8%) lodging tax for overnight lodging establishments/transient lodging for a period of up to 30 consecutive calendar days in unincorporated areas (outside the city limits of Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and La Pine). The 8% Transient Room Tax revenues are currently allocated as follows: Current Transient Room Tax Allocations Year Enacted* First 6% 20% to VCO (tourism promotion) 80% to General County Operations (discretionary) 5% - 1975 and 1 % - 1980 Next 1% 100% to VCO 1988 Newest 1% 70% Fair & Expo 30% F&E Capital Reserves or General County Operations 2014 * The 2003 Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2267, requiring that preexisting local levels of support for tourism continue, and requiring new or increased local transient lodging taxes must direct at least 70% of the new or expanded tax revenue to support the tourism industry. The current contract with Visit Central Oregon (VCO), formerly Central Oregon Visitors Association (COVA), dedicates all of the tourism funding portion to VCO as the sole tourism promotion agency receiving funds from TRT. Visit Central Oregon Contract Terms The agreement with VCO, last updated May 2014, includes the following terms: 'The term of this Agreement shall automatically renew each year, unless terminated sooner as provided herein. No less than (30) days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year for which funding is or would be offered, COUNTY will provide written notice to COVA of its intent to reduce the funding amount from the immediately preceding fiscal year. County will provide (90) days notice if the County Administrator's recommended budget includes a reduction to the funding amount." Oregon Revised Statutes Definitions (ORS 320.300) "Tourism promotion" means any of the following activities: (a) advertising, publicizing, or distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; (b) Conducting strategic planning and research necessary to stimulate future tourism development; (c) Operating tourism promotion agencies; and (d) Marketing special events and festivals designed to attract tourists. "Tourism promotion agency" includes: (a) an incorporated nonprofit organization or governmental unit that is responsible for the tourism promotion of a destination on a year- round basis; (b) a nonprofit entity that manages tourism -related economic development plans, programs and projects; (c) a regional or statewide association that represents entities that rely on tourism -related business for more than 50 percent of their total income. "Tourism -related facility" means: (a) a conference center, convention center or visitor information center; and (b) other improved real property that has useful life of 10 or more years and has a substantial purpose of supporting tourism or accommodating tourist activities. BUDGET IMPACTS: Reallocating a portion of the tourism promotion funding of approximately $3.3 million, currently dedicated to VCO, will not have a direct impact to Deschutes County. If allocation changes are requested for discretionary TRT funding, currently dedicated to County services and courthouse debt funding, alternate sources of revenue would need to be identified to continue at the current level of service or find areas to reduce expenditures. Attached to this staff report is a memorandum prepared for the Board in January 2024 providing an update on Transient Room Tax funding, allocations, and forecast. ATTENDANCE: Robert Tintle, Chief Financial Officer Dan Emerson, Budget & Financial Planning Manager FINANCE DEPARTMENT Date: January 11, 2024 To: Board of County Commissioners From: Robert Tintle, Chief Financial Officer Re: Transient Room Tax Update Commissioners, In preparation for our discussions on January 23 with the Sunriver Owners Association, I wanted to provide updated information on the financial status of Transient Room Tax (TRT) revenues, expenditures, and forecasts. The information presented is an update from our mid -year budget discussions. TRT revenues are currently allocated as follows: Current Transient Room Tax Allocations Year Enacted* First 6% 20% to VCO (tourism promotion) 80% to General County Operations 5% - 1975 1 % - 1980 Next 1% 100% to VCO 1988 Newest 1% 70% Fair & Expo 30% F&E Capital Reserves or General County Operations 2014 * The 2003 Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2267, requiring that preexisting local levels of support for tourism continue, and requiring new or increased local transient lodging taxes must direct at least 70% of the new or expanded tax revenue to support the tourism industry. The information in the table on the next page summarizes TRT revenues, distributions and any discretionary (unallocated) funds remaining by fiscal year. The forecast includes debt service payments for the courthouse project beginning in FY24 and continuing through FY44, a 20-year commitment. Appendix A at the end of this memo includes a spreadsheet with a 20-year projection. 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon 97703 finance@deschutes.org @www.deschutes.org/finance Deschutes County Transient Room Tax (TRT) Projections Beginning Working Capital TRT Revenue First 6% - 20% Tourism Promotion First 6% - 80% Discretionary Next 1 % - VCO New 1 % - 70% Tourism Promotion New 1% - 30% Discretionary FY24 I FY25 I FY26 I FY27 I FY28 $ 4,527,362 $ 2,000,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,867,500 $ 1,890,000 $ 1,938,000 $ 1,986,000 $ 2,035,500 7,470,000 7,560,000 7,752,000 7,944,000 8,142,000 1,556,250 1,575,000 1,615,000 1,655,000 1,696,250 1,089,375 1,102, 500 1,130, 500 1,158, 500 1,187,375 466,875 472,500 484,500 496,500 508,875 Total TRT Revenue $ 12,450,000 $12,600,000 $12,920,000 $13,240,000 $13,570,000 TRT Distributions Required for Tourism VCO (net) Fair & Expo 615 (net) Fair 616 RV Park 618 Discretionary Current Grants and Contrihl Itions Sheriff 255 Environmental Health Justice Court Admin Fee (net of interest) - 7% Admin Fee (net of interest) - 1 % Fair & Expo Reserve 617 Capital Reserve Debt Service $ 3,341,853 $ 3,381,699 $ 3,468,260 $ 3,554,785 $ 3,644,023 993,331 1,005,787 1,033,100 1,060,397 1,088, 551 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 �,nno,nnn 2,0001000 3,651,787 3,743,082 3,836,659 3,932,575 4,030,890 368,417 377,627 387,068 396,745 406,663 364,688 373,805 383,150 392,729 402,547 392,680 402,497 412,559 422,873 433,445 38,268 39,225 40,205 41,210 42,241 455,395 460,733 472,438 484,137 496,203 1,517, 943 - - - - 758,000 1,500,000 1,501,750 1,502,000 1,500,750 Total TRT Distributions $ 14,977,362 $13,379,454 $11,630,191 $11,882,452 $12,140,313 Discretionary TRT/Capital Reserve $ - $ 1,220,546 $ 1,289,809 $ 1,357,548 $ 1,429,687 Ending Working Capital $ 2,000,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 The current Transient Room Tax (TRT) forecast reflects $12,450,000 in total TRT revenue in FY24 with a 2.5% increase each year beginning in FY26 and thereafter. TRT distributions (expenses) are also forecasted to increase 2.5% per year, including to the Sheriffs Office, which is a modest estimate. The forecast recognizes the volatility in TRT revenues and our most recent revenue highs may not be realized in future years. The County would need to see an ongoing trend of revenues before comfortably budgeting increased revenues. Transient room tax revenue increased an average of 2% annually from 1998 through 2008. From 2009 through 2020, revenue increased by an average of 10% annually. From 2021 through 2024, revenue increased by 3% annually. However, recent trends are showing a flattening or decline in revenues. TRT revenues are more volatile compared to property tax revenue. If revenues came in lower, the General Fund would be required to pick up any deficiency, further burdening the General Fund. There is sensitivity to the model if TRT revenue is over or under in the amount projected. If there is any shortage in TRT revenue, the debt service will become a liability of the General Fund which would reduce funding for other projects or require reductions in General Fund operating expenditures. As of December 2024, TRT revenues are down 2.3% from prior fiscal year actuals and down 2.1 % fiscal year-to-date from the amount budgeted. The FY24 projected ending fund balance is $2 million, and these funds are held in reserve to cover the final $2 million payment to Sunriver. Prudent financial management recognizes that funds should only be committed once realized as opposed to committing funds based on projections. Natural disasters, emergencies or other unknown factors could result in actual revenue reductions below, and potentially far below, projections. Projected TRT Revenue $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 s- C' M ko n 00 CIO .-/ N M ct LAO 1-100 {0) O .-1 N M ,* N N N N MM M M {Ma� M "I M } >M } } } } y i - - LL LL Y T LL W LL W LL W LL LL LL LL W LL W LL W W LL ® First 6%- 20%Tourism Promotion ® First 6%- 80% Discretionary ,� Next 1%- VCO New 1%- 70%Tourism Promotion M New 1% - 30% Discretionary The 20-year forecast includes a 2.5% annual revenue growth assumption. Although, TRT revenue is variable and can be difficult to accurately predict. TRT expenditures over the 20-year forecast period also include an annual 2.5% growth assumption for discretionary general County operations. The expenditures below do not include any additional grants, County operational increases, or major capital projects. TRT is an important source for future capital projects. Projected TRT Distributions $18,000,000 $15,000,000 $12,000,000 I a E $ $9,000,000 ..:.. $6,000,000 a' �a m n L �? $3,000,000 5 L a t r 3 33 1 E t M 7 i VCO (net) Fair & Expo 615 (net) M Fair 616 * RV Park 618 ■ Current Grants and Contributions ® New Grants and Contributions ® Sheriff 255 ® Environmental Health ® Justice Court * Admin Fee (net of interest) - 7% 10 Admin Fee (net of interest) - 1% ;:-:a Fair & Expo Reserve 617 Capital Reserve 15-9 Debt Service A summary of revenues and expenditures prior to the transfer of funds to the Capital Reserve is presented below. $25,000,000 $5,000,000 Projected TRT Revenues and Distributions ®Total TRT Revenue Total TRT Distributions The 20-year forecast includes a transfer to the General Capital Reserve fund in those years when TRT revenues exceed expenditures. The General Fund Long -Term forecast relies on a transfer from the TRT Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund. The reserve fund is used to accumulate resources for capital investments related to Board goals and objectives. The transfer is needed to cover annual capital maintenance, small capital projects, and operational subsidies when the General Fund cannot fully support operations. $3,000,000 Projected Discretionary TRT / Capital Reserve d n o w rn o a N m It W-) ID r oo rn N N N N N N M M M M M M M M M M LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL Capital Reserve Forecast (No additional TRT expenditures) $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 s- K pp tTa, u w w LL } w w w w w LL w w LL tTi. u tri. u � LL Y LL LL LL w u LL Both the General Fund and the General Capital Reserve Fund rely on a transfer from Transient Room Tax revenue to remain aii i financially viable. Before considering any additional TRT expenditures, and with only minimal capital expenditures, the capital reserve forecast includes approximately $19 million in FY44. However, this does not factor in any operational subsidies required by the General Fund if the rate of operational growth is not reduced (i.e., from 5.5% to 4.8%). The impact on the reserve with General Fund support is discussed below. Since discretionary TRT revenues also fund courthouse debt service costs, this prohibits or reduces the amount available to transfer to the General Capital Reserve Fund or fund other General Fund needs. There are a number of unmet and unfunded needs on the horizon the Board may need to consider: • Clerk's Office, Community Development, Public Health, Adult Parole and Probation, Community Justice juvenile • Public Safety Campus Plan • Future PERS, Health Insurance rates, Salary Study with Market Review • General County Projects (increased maintenance costs over the 3-cent property tax funding) • Other Campus Improvements (new capital construction and major remodels) Forecasted Reserve Levels Given Various TRT contribtuions $25,000,OOU $15,000,000 ,e5 $10,000,000 FY36 reserve " declines to $0, $5,000,000� Debt Service on courthouse is not met No additional expenditures-$500,000/year ,•*--- $1,000,000/year - $2,000,000/year If additional TRT expenditures were required due to internal cost increases or increased grant contributions, the Capital Reserve forecast would change. The graph to the left depicts various scenarios with increased demands on the TRT fund. None of the scenarios factor in a declining General Fund transfer to Capital Reserves, nor any future operational subsidies. Additional ongoing expenditures of $1 million and $2 million annually do not meet reserve requirements and do not allow the County to meet its debt service obligations. Additionally, the above analysis assumes a 2.5% increase in TRT revenues over the period. If the revenue trend decreases to only a 1 % annual increase, the reserve would realize a $9 million decrease. The graph to the right displays the annual TRT remainder if ongoing grant contr lbutlol is were committed to or if the increased expenditures were required of the fund. Any ongoing expense or ongoing grants greatly reduce the amount of funding available for County services or County capital needs, Additionally, depending on the level of any new commitment, internal cost reductions would need to occur to cover the annual courthouse debt service requirements. $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 51,000,060 $s0a a0o 5- $(500,000) $(1,000,000) TRT Remainder with Varying Ongoing Grants Ltr.nsfers reserve is negative, es are greater than must decrease internal TRT cover debt payments -No additional expenditures $500,000/year------= 51,04M,01}0/year--�=��$2,000A00/year The General Fund Long -Term Forecast was presented to the Board. The presentation included the future challenges the General Fund may face if the rate of operational growth is not reduced. The graph below showed that the General Fund would need to rely on the Capital Reserve to subsidize operations and by Fiscal Year 2042, the Beginning Working Capital would be depleted. General Fund Operations Forecast General Fund Balance S2Jg000,000 51so,000.000 Sloo,Joo,opo oueratlJns ■ F 7 FY 19 FY21 FY 23 FY25 F121 "1 111 111 FY35 N39 H41 F13'JS S(so,oro,000l O County reserve would $I100,00J,00JI need to SU!`Eldfie operations $(is J,rAJ,WJ) _Be&in % orY'n&Cap 1--s�^Revenpe �-EcpenJitures -�.-... GF Cont a YMn+in+um LevN By FY35 operational expenditure growth surpasses all GF revenue and the County takes on -$1.4M of unfunded operations in FY36 By FY39 that unfunded number has grown to +$12M FY42 BWC balance is depleted Critical to ensure that the GF continues to have available funds so operations continue at current service levels ky`�vI ES C-0 O C Additionally, once the General Fund requires a subsidy from the Capital Reserve, the reserve drops to zero by Fiscal Year 2040. The reserve graph below depicts the reserve with funds supporting the General Fund. The previous reserve graph showed the reserve prior to any General Fund support. The funds need to be viewed together, and not in isolation, since one affects the other. • ,.. _ _ _ . ;111111 111111- _.. County Reserve Forecast (Includes GF operations deficit coverage) $30,000,000 $2s,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 s- $(5,000,000) ■ Reserve level does not include major new capital projects ■ Operating expenses lower GF transfer and Capital Reserve declines ■ TRT contributions necessary for future debt, new capital and fiscal stability Wy`�UI E S C,0 O G Paee 7 of 9 County operations continue to grow, and future capital projects may be necessary. If financially viable, County capital projects would be funded through discretionary TRT. If General Fund provided service costs continue to increase, TRT funds would be necessary to fund services. In summary, ongoing TRT contributions outside of the current forecast jeopardizes the County's ability to: Cover courthouse debt service over the 20-year period. • Maintain necessary capital improvements. • Invest in future capital projects. • Provide services at the same level to the community. Any future TRT commitments should consider the full effect on County operations and capital needs, and should be based on actual funds received rather that projected. Since the Capital Reserve and future General Fund both rely on transfers from TRT, any additional commitments will move the General Fund 'fiscal cliff sooner than discussed during the Long -Term Forecast presentation. If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please let me know. Paae 8 of 9 APPENDIX A Deschutes County Transient Room Tax (TRT) Projections FY24 FY25 I FY26 I FY27 I FY28 I FY29 I FY30 I FY31 I FY32 I FY33 I FY34 Beginning Working Capital $ 4,527,362 $ 2,000,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 TRT Revenue First 6%-20%Tourism Promotion $ 1,867,500 $ 1,890,000 $ 1,938,000 $ 1,986,000 $ 2,035,500 $ 2,086,500 $ 2,139,000 $ 2,193,000 $ 2,248,500 $ 2,304,000 $ 2,361,000 First 6%-80%Discretionary 7,470,000 7,560,000 7,752,000 7,944,000 8,142,000 8,346,000 8,556,000 8,772,000 8,994,000 9,216,000 9,444,000 Next I % -VCO 1,556,250 1,575,000 1,615,000 1,655,000 1,696,250 1,738,750 1,782,500 1,827,500 1,873,750 1,920,000 1,967,500 New 1%-70%Tourism Promotion 1,089,375 1,102,500 1,130,500 1,158,500 1,187,375 1,217,125 1,247,750 1,279,250 1,311,625 1,344,000 1,377,250 New 1%-30%Discretionary 466,875 472,500 484,500 496,500 508,875 521,625 534,750 548,250 562,125 576,000 590,250 Total TRT Revenue $ 12,450,000 $12,600,000 $ 12,920,000 $13,240,000 $13,570,000 $13,910,000 $14,260,000 $14,620,000 $14,990,000 $15,360,000 $15,740,000 TRT Distributions Required for Tourism VCO (net) $ 3,341,853 $ 3,381,699 $ 3,468,260 $ 3,554,785 $ 3,644,023 $ 3,735,974 $ 3,830,635 $ 3,928,007 $ 4,028,089 $ 4,128,128 $ 4,230,875 Fair& Expo 615 (net) 993,331 1,005,787 1,033,100 1,060,397 1,088,551 1,117,561 1,147,429 1,178,152 1,209,731 1,241,290 1,273,704 Fair 616 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 RV Park 618 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Discretionary Current Grants and Contributions 3,000,000 2,000,000 - - - - - - - - - Sheriff255 3,651,787 3,743,082 3,836,659 3,932,575 4,030,890 4,131,662 4,234,953 4,340,827 4,449,348 4,560,582 4,674,596 Environmental Health 368,417 377,627 387,068 396,745 406,663 416,830 427,251 437,932 448,880 460,102 471,605 justice Court 364,688 373,805 383,150 392,729 402,547 412,611 422,926 433,499 444,337 455,445 466,831 Admin Fee (net ofinterest)-7% 392,680 402,497 412,559 422,873 433,445 444,281 455,388 466,773 478,442 490,404 502,664 Admin Fee (net of interest) - 1% 38,268 39,225 40,205 41,210 42,241 43,297 44,379 45,489 46,626 47,791 48,986 Fair & Expo Reserve 617 455,395 460,733 472,438 484,137 496,203 508,636 521,436 534,603 548,137 561,663 575,554 Capital Reserve 1,517,943 - - - - - - - - - - Debt Service 758,000 1,500,000 1,501,750 1,S02,000 1,500,750 1,503,000 1,498,500 1,502,500 1,499,500 1,499,750 1,503,000 Total TRT Distributions $ 14,977,362 $13,379,454 $11,630,191 $11,882,452 $12,140,313 $12,408,852 $12,677,898 $12,962,783 $13,248,090 $13,540,155 $13,842,815 Discretionary TRT/Capital Reserve $ - $ 1,220,546 $ 1,289,809 $ 1,357,548 $ 1,429,687 $ 1,501,148 $ 1,582,102 $ 1,657,217 $ 1,741,910 $ 1,819,845 $ 1,897,185 Ending Working Capital $ 2,000,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Deschutes County Transient Room Tax (TRT) Projections (continued) FY35 I FY36 I FY37 I FY38 I FY39 I FY40 I FY41 I FY42 I FY43 I FY44 FY45 Beginning Working Capital $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 TRT Revenue First 6% -20% Tourism Promotion $ 2,419,500 $ 2,479,500 $ 2541,000 $ 2,604,000 $ 2,668,500 $ 2,734,500 $ 2,803,500 $ 2,874,000 $ 2,946,000 $ 3,019,500 $ 3,094,500 First 6%-80%Discretionary 9,678,000 9,918,000 10,164,000 10,416,000 10,674,000 10,938,000 11,214,000 11,496,000 11,784,000 12,078,000 12,378,000 Next 1%-VCO 2,016,250 2,066,250 2,117,500 2,170,000 2,223,750 2,278,750 2,336,250 2,395,000 2,455,000 2,516,250 2,578,750 New 1% -70% Tourism Promotion 1,411,375 1,446,375 1,482,250 1,519,000 1,556,625 1,595,125 1,635,375 1,676,500 1,718,500 1,761,375 1,805,125 New 1% -30% Discretionary 604,875 619,875 635,250 651,000 667,125 683,625 700,875 718,500 736,500 754,875 773,625 Total TRT Revenue $16,130,000 $16,530,000 $16,940,000 $17,360,000 $17,790,000 $18,230,000 $18,690,000 $19,160,000 $19,640,000 $ 20,130,000 $ 20,630,000 TRT Distributions Required for Tourism VCO (net) $ 4,336,328 $ 4,444,486 $ 4,555,348 $ 4,668,913 $ 4,785,179 $ 4,904,146 $ 5,028,562 $ 5,155,676 $ 5,285,487 $ 5,417,992 $ 5,553,192 Fair & Expo 615 (net) 1,306,971 1,341,093 1,376,067 1,411,894 1,448,573 1,486,103 1,525,358 1,565,464 1,606,420 1,648,224 1,690,877 Fair 616 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 RV Park 618 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Discretionary Current Grants and Contributions - - - - - - - - - - - Sheriff255 4,791,461 4,911,248 5,034,029 5,159,879 5,288,876 5,421,098 5,556,626 5,695,541 5,837,930 5,983,878 6,133,475 Environmental Health 483,395 495,480 507,867 520,564 533,578 546,917 560,590 574,605 588,970 603,694 618,787 justice Court 478,502 490,465 502,726 515,295 528,177 541,381 554,916 568,789 583,009 597,584 612,523 Admin Fee (net ofinterest) -7% 515,230 528,111 541,314 554,847 568,718 582,936 597,509 612,447 627,758 643,452 659,538 Admin Fee (net of interest) - 1% 50,211 51,466 52,753 54,072 55,423 56,809 58,229 59,685 61,177 62,707 64,274 Fair & Expo Reserve 617 589,812 604,435 619,424 634,778 650,498 666,582 683,406 700,594 718,147 736,063 754,343 Capital Reserve - - - - - - - - - - - Debt Service 1,499,000 1,498,000 1,499,750 1,499,000 1,500,750 1,499,750 1,501,000 1,499,250 1,499,500 1501,500 - Total TRT Distributions $14,145,911 $14,459,783 $14,784,278 $15,114,241 $15,454,772 $15,800,723 $16,161,197 $16,527,052 $16,903,397 $17,290,094 $16,182,009 Discretionary TRT/Capital Reserve $ 1,994,089 $ 2,070,217 $ 2,155,722 $ 2,245,759 $ 2,335,228 $ 2,429,277 $ 2,528,803 $ 2,632,948 $ 2,736,603 $ 2,839,906 $ 4,447,991 Ending Working Capital $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 MEETING DATE: March 20, 2024 SUBJECT: Environmental Health Fees and FY 2025 Budget RECOMMENDED MOTION: None —information only. BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Since Fiscal Year 2022, the Environmental Health Program (EH) has recommended EH fee increases commensurate with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI for January, 2024 is 4.0%. EH staff will present statistics related to the program and provide scenarios for the Board to consider during the FY 2025 budget process. Special attention will be given to Mobile Food Units (MFUs) and Tourist Accommodation fees. Options for the Board's consideration may include increasing fees beyond the CPI, increasing Transient Room Tax or County General Fund subsidy to EH, or some combination thereof. BUDGET IMPACTS: Health Services will prepare a FY 2025 Requested Budget based on feedback from the Board. ATTENDANCE: Tom Kuhn, Public Health Program Manager Eric Mone, Environmental Health Supervisor MEETING DATE: March 20, 2024 SUBJECT: Request for funding to achieve Ambulance Service Area Code changes RECOMMENDED MOTION: Reserve funding in the FY 25 budget to secure a contractor through a competitive RFP process to update and rewrite Deschutes County Code section 8.30 and the Ambulance Service Area Plan BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: The Ambulance Service Area (ASA) Committee, working in tandem with County Legal Counsel, has determined that a rewrite of Deschutes County Code 8.30 and its accompanying ASA Plan, Appendix A, 8.30.100 ("the Plan") is needed. The Code and Plan have remained relatively unchanged since they were first created in 1997. Since that time, changes in the law and best practices have occurred that are not reflected in either document, and with ongoing changes in the emergency services industry, the Code and especially the Plan need to be updated to reflect such changes. The language of the Plan also needs to be changed to be more consistent with the Code and to provide clearer direction to ambulance service franchisees with regard to the law, best practices, and the Board's expectations with regard to how services are provided within the County. During this meeting, the ASA Administrator, ASA Chair, and County Legal will provide an update of the purpose and history of the ASA, ASA activity in recent years, issues discovered with DCC 8.30 ASA and the ASA Plan, and will make recommendations for consideration. BUDGET IMPACTS: Funding reserved in the FY 25 budget to secure a contractor —expected to be up to $50,000, depending on the selected proposal. ATTENDANCE: Tom Kuhn, Deschutes County ASA Administrator (Public Health) Jared Jeffcott, ASA Chair Chris Bell, Deschutes County Legal 'TES E S COG2� MEETING DATE: March 20, 2024 SUBJECT: Juniper Ridge Update RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to continue remediation efforts relating to encampments at Juniper Ridge until an alternative location has been identified and the County can require people to vacate the property. BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Last year, Deschutes County received a formal code enforcement complaint related to County -owned land in Juniper Ridge. In response, County staff developed a remediation plan which `u^,ras approved by the Board on June 21, 2023. See attached memo for more information on actions taken thus far and potential next steps. BUDGET IMPACTS: Of the $200,000 budget previously approved by the Board for remediation efforts and the provision of basic services, $92,400 still remains. The remaining funds will last until approximately June 30, 2024. Staff recommends allocating additional funds to continue providing remediation and basic services once the initial budget of $200,000 is expended. The funds could come from the ARPA funds set aside to address homelessness, the General Fund, or included in the FY 24- 25 proposed budget. ATTENDANCE: Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator Date: March 13, 2024 To: Board of County Commissioners From: Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator Re: Juniper Ridge Update for March 20, 2024 Board Meeting Background Last year, Deschutes County received a formal code enforcement complaint related to County - owned land in Juniper Ridge. There were five main code violations: 1. Tents, RVs and structures being used for camping/living 2. Unpermitted structures being used as dwellings and storage 3. Excessive amount of solid waste 4. People living in RVs without a permit 5. People living in RVs and unpermitted structures without an approved method for the disposal of human waste In response, County staff developed a remediation plan. On June 21, 2023 the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the remediation plan that included outreach to individuals living on the property to offer services and provided a phased approach to immediately mitigate health and safety threats. The BOCC also approved a $200,000 budget to pay for the plan. Additionally, the plan also included coordination with partner agencies (ODOT, City of Bend, irrigation districts, the Bureau of Land Management, etc.). An interdepartmental team has been working through implementation of the remediation plan which has included the creation of three basic hygiene stations consisting of a drinking water tank, trash dumpsters, portable toilets, and hand washing stations. Also, security patrols provide general monitoring of the hygiene stations and area and assist the other contactors, when requested. Finally, a contractor has been cleaning up tires and abandoned camps. The team additionally provides updates and a point of contact for service provider communication regarding the property and services. While part of the original plan, the County decided to not require the people to relocate for the following reasons: 1. Hunnell Road relocation. 2. China Hat situation, including a letter from United State Forest Service expressing concerns that "closing" Juniper Ridge would result in people relocated to China Hat. 3. New shelter beds coming on-line. 4. Concerns that requiring people to leave County -owned Juniper Ridge land would result in relocation to other public lands, including other parts of Juniper Ridge owned by other public entities. 1300 NW Wail Street Bend, Oregon 97703 J, (541) 388-6584 @ enk.k oppPeeschutes .org @www.deschutes.org 5. Enforcement of the County camping code would require the identification of an alternative location for people to relocate to. 6. The Martin v. Boise court case. Update on Juniper Ridge Remediation Plan Since implementation of the Juniper Ridge remediation plan in July 2023, County contractors have: • Emptied the on -site 30-yard dumpsters five times o A 30-yard dumpster holds 7,000 — 10,000 pounds of trash • Cleaned up 75,000 pounds of trash • Disposed of 70 "bio-buckets" (buckets used for human waste) • Disposed of 466 tires • Cleared snow to maintain access and hygiene services In total, the contractors have cleaned up 39 abandoned camps. Approximately 20 people in 14 occupied camps remain on County -owned property. However, the number of camps and people living on nearby or adjacent land (non -County owned) is much greater and is estimated at several hundred people. Many of these people are using the basic hygiene stations. The remediation plan has seen many successes, including: • Portions of the land being cleaned -up. • The basic hygiene stations have provided resources to help address public health issues, reducing further negative impact to the land, and have been well received by the people living on the land and service providers providing outreach services. • The security contractor has established a first -name basis relationship with most people and has called in small fires and other incidents to 9-1-1 to allow a quick response time, and there have been no use of force situations by the security contractor. • Several service providers have shared their appreciation for the security contractors compassion and attention to the people and the land. • The solid waste contractor has also worked to develop a relationship with people in the area which has resulted in people voluntarily bringing the contractor trash and tires from their camp. Several people have moved out of homelessness (although a cause and effect relationship cannot be drawn). Challenges still remain, including the need for an alternative outdoor shelter, the inability to remedy all the code violations while people remain on the property, and the continued expense of the basic hygiene services and ongoing cleanup of trash, tires, vehicles and RVs. Budget Update As part of the approval of the remediation plan, the Board approved a budget of $200,000 to fund the effort. The $200,000 came from Property Management's Project Development and Debt Reserve Fund (Fund 090). 1300 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97703 Q1 (541) 388-6584 @) erik.kropp@deschutes.org ® www,deschutes.org The table below shows current expenditures through March 8, 2024: Service Expenditure Project Monthly Average Cost Trash clean-up and dum sters $66,200 $ 8,300 Portable toilets $ 9,400 $1,300 Potable water $10,400 $1,300 Security $22,000 $3,600 Fire extinguishers and misc. costs $ 4,400 n/a TOTAL $ 112,400 $14,500 Of the $200,000 allotted budget, $92,400 still remains. The remaining funds will last until approximately June 30, 2024. Next Steps Despite the progress made to date to clean Juniper Ridge and provide basic hygiene amenities, the remaining code violations will not be resolved until people are no longer living on the property. Staff recommends revisiting efforts to close County -owned land in Juniper Ridge when an alternative location in close proximity has been identified and opened. In the meantime, staff recommends allocating additional funds to continue the basic services once the initial budget of $200,000 is expended. The funds could come from the ARPA funds set aside to address homelessness, the General Fund, or included in the FY 24-25 proposed budget. 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BUDGET IMPACTS: None ATTENDANCE: jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager The Commissioners adopt policies, create and enforce County Deschutes County Commission review, amend and adopt the County's budget. E S CD o < Patti Adair Phil Chang Deputy County Administrator BOARD • •' County Administrator Deputy County Administrator & Discussion