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1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
(541) 388-6570
9:00 AM
Recorded in Deschutes County OJ2025�°I45
Steve Dennison County Clerk
Commissioners' Journal 05/13/2025 10:45:07 AM
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BOCC MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY April 16, 2025
Barnes Sawyer Rooms
Live Streamed Video
Present were Commissioners Anthony De Bone, Patti Adair and Phil Chang. Also present were
County Administrator Nick Lelack; Senior Assistant Legal Counsel Kim Riley; and
BOCC Executive Assistant Brenda Fritsvold.
This meeting was audio and video recorded and can be accessed at the Deschutes County
Meeting Portal website www.deschutes.org/meetings.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair DeBone called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT:
• Ron Boozell referred to the first item on today's consent agenda which involves
updates to the Countys Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and asked that
these be explained.
CONSENT AGENDA: Before the Board was Consideration of the Consent Agenda.
2. Approval to accept a Certified Local Government grant from the State of Oregon
for historic preservation
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3. Authorization to accept a NEHA-FDA 2025 Track 3 Maintenance and
Advancement Base and Training add -on grant, Document No. 2025-360
4. Consideration of Board Signature on letters thanking Dan Daugherty and Kevin
Stock for service on the Project Wildfire Steering Committee
5. Consideration of Board Signature on letters appointing Robert Newey, and
reappointing Gary Marshall, Andy Meeuwsen and Dean Richardson for service on
the Project Wildfire Steering Committee
6. Consideration of Board Signature on letters appointing Patrick Addabbo, Kim
Reynolds, and Meghan Windschill for service on the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
7. Approval of the minutes of the BOCC February 19 and 24 and March 17, 2025
meetings
8. Approval of the minutes of the April 4, 2025 BOCC Legislative Update meeting
*At Commissioner Adair's request, item #1 was pulled for separate consideration.
CHANG: Move Board approval of the Consent Agenda as presented with the
exception of item #1
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
1. Approval of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Al) Policy Updates
Zachary Neemann, Information Security Manager, said the County first approved
an Al policy last year, which IT determined was in need of updating to address
security issues. He explained the recent availability of programs with governance
and technical controls to protect personal information and ensure compliance
with HIPAA directives, among other desired security features.
In response to Commissioner Chang, Neemann said staff is using Al for various
tasks, including grammar and editing, to generate content, and to analyze raw
unstructured data.
ADAIR: Move Board approval of the proposed updates to the Generative Artificial
Intelligence (AI) Policy
CHANG: Second
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VOTE: ADAIR:
CHANG:
DEBONE:
ACTION ITEMS:
Proclamations
Yes
Yes
Chair votes yes.
Motion Carried 3 - 0
Proclamation: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Taryn Amens Ramos, Program Services Director for Saving Grace, said sexual
violence affects persons of all ages and backgrounds, and raising awareness is a
critical step towards preventing assaults and supporting victims.
The Commissioners read the proclamation into the record.
ADAIR: Move to proclaim the month of April 2025 as "Sexual Assault
Awareness Month"
CHANG: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
ADAIR: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Proclamation: Dark Sky Week
Cathie Flanigan from Dark Sky Oregon and the International Dark Sky Association
said Dark Sky Week is celebrated all over the world every year.
The Commissioners read the proclamation into the record.
CHANG: Move to proclaim April 21-28, 2025 as "Dark Sky Week"
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Sara Crosswhite, 9-1-1 Director and Chris Perry, 9-1-1 Operations Manager,
presented the proclamation for the Board's consideration.
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The Commissioners read the proclamation into the record.
ADAIR: Move to proclaim the April 13-19, 2025 as "National Public Safety
Telecommunications Week"
CHANG: Second
VOTE: CHANG: Yes
ADAIR: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
The Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the dispatchers and all of the
staff at 9-1-1.
Proclamation: National County Government Month
Nick Lelack, County Administrator, said the purpose of the proclamation is to
recognize all of the services provided across the organization and throughout
Deschutes County.
The Commissioners read the proclamation into the record.
CHANG: Move to proclaim the month of April 2025 as "National County Government
Month"
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Commissioner DeBone noted that all three Commissioners attended the National
Association of Counties' Legislative Conference in Washington DC last month.
10. Consideration of Board Order No. 2025-014 to reopen the record for the
Thornburgh Destination Resort remand hearing proceedings
Will Groves, Planning Manager, reviewed that on April 7', the Thornburgh Resort
initiated a Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) remand relating to the applicant's
request to modify the development's Final Master Plan (FMP) with respect to its
2022 Fish and Wildlife Management Plan (2022 FWMP).
In response to Commissioner DeBone, Groves confirmed that the County has 120
days from April 7th to issue its decision. Although LUBA remanded this matter on
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three separate topics, the applicant has requested that the Board limit the
reopening of the record to the one topic of economic analysis only.
Groves added that the purpose of the required economic analysis is to show the
expected economic impact of the proposed destination resort. Because the
application as originally processed had envisioned that the resort would have three
golf courses and now will have fewer, LUBA seeks additional information on if and
how that will change the economic impact of the development.
Saying he remains concerned that the record does not contain sufficient evidence
regarding the volume of water to be extracted from the ground for the
development, Commissioner Chang supported reopening the record on all three
topics in order to secure more information on whether the submittal of the 2022
FWMP to the Oregon Water Resources Department satisfies the "no net loss"
standard with respect to groundwater sources for fish habitat mitigation.
Peter Gutowsky, Community Development Director, shared that the public hearing
has already been noticed for May 71h. Adding that the 120-day timeline is very short,
he expressed concern about meeting that deadline in light of the Board's meeting
schedule over the next two -plus months.
Responding to Commissioner Chang, Senior Assistant Legal Counsel Stephanie
Marshall confirmed that if the record is reopened, the Board could change its
previous decision on the underlying application. She referred to the request from
the Coordinated Tribes of Warm Springs to reopen the record with respect to
whether the 2022 FWMP violates the 1855 Treaty with the Tribes of Middle Oregon.
Discussion ensued regarding whether to reopen the record to all three issues or just
to the topic of economic analysis.
Commissioner DeBone found the no net loss standard from Fish and Wildlife to
have been well -reasoned and said the matter pertaining to the Tribal treaty is more
of a State -level issue.
Saying that the Fish and Wildlife Management Plan is a County issue although it
does interface with both state and federal law, Commissioner Chang said the
County ignored valid issues involving Tribal treaty rights when deciding whether to
approve Thornburgh's land use application.
Noting she has seven binders of documents and records on this project,
Commissioner Adair said no other proposed development in the County has likely
received more scrutiny.
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Marshall said the County must submit its findings to LUBA at the end of July.
Groves summarized that the question before the Board is whether it believes there
is sufficient information in the record to address the two items beyond the topic of
economic analysis, or if the record should be reopened on those as well to allow
additional input to those issues. He stressed that the applicant has the burden of
proof to show that its application conforms to all applicable regulations, Codes and
other relevant conditions of approval.
Commissioner Chang spoke to the timeline of legal challenges to this project since it
was initially proposed and said because the applicant chose to file a new application
very recently, it should not expect relief from having the new application reviewed
according to standard procedure despite the lengthy proceedings and litigation
experienced with regard to the previous application.
ADAIR: Move approval of Board Order No. 2025-014 to reopen the record
of the Thornburgh destination resort modification of approval
application to allow and consider new testimony and evidence
related to the economic analysis required pursuant to DCC
18.113(C)(3) and (4) for the Fish and Wildlife Management Plan, as
remanded by the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals
DEBONE: Second
VOTE: CHANG: No
ADAI R: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 2 - 1
Groves said in accordance with the Board's decision, testimony at the public hearing
on May 71h will be allowed only to the one issue of economic analysis and not to all
three issues on remand from LUBA. Written testimony to the issue of economic
analysis will also be accepted until May 71h
11. City of Bend Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plans
Nick Lelack, County Administrator, reported that the Bend Urban Renewal Agency
has authorized three new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) developments, which, if built,
would affect revenues to four of the County's taxing districts, namely: Deschutes
County, Countywide Law Enforcement, County Extension, and 9-1-1.
Lelack said the Board can provide comments to the Bend City Council with respect
to these three new TIF proposals.
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Jonathan Taylor, Urban Renewal Project Manager for the City of Bend, said the
public hearing on this matter has been rescheduled to May 21 St and comments will
be accepted through May 141h. Taylor described the three projects—Britta Ridge,
Century and Veridian—and their estimated financial impacts on the property tax
collections of the four County taxing districts which would be affected.
Noting that the proposed exemption from property taxes would be in exchange for
setting the rental amounts of some units to be affordable to households earning at
or below 90% area median income (AMI), Commissioner Adair questioned why 90%
AMI is considered affordable.
Commissioner Chang said these units would provide middle income housing, which
is also needed in addition to affordable housing. He stated his support for the use of
the TIF program for these projects.
Taylor added that the City conducted a housing market analysis which found a need
for middle income housing.
Commissioner DeBone spoke to possible future policy conflicts, questioned what
would happen if the market went down, and said property tax exemptions which
lower property tax collections can hinder local government from serving the
community to the extent that otherwise would be expected. Adding that renters do
not directly pay property taxes, he commented on how large bond and levy
requests may be viewed by those who do not receive property tax bills.
12. Formation of Committee to Create Commission Districts
Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager, reviewed the Board's direction to staff
to return with more information for three options on how to form a committee to
establish Commission districts.
Commissioner Chang said it is important to form the committee correctly, even if
the ballot measure to create districts is delayed to November 2026 instead of May
2026.
Commissioner Adair noted that each of the three options presented has associated
options.
Commissioner Chang referred to the value of randomly soliciting applications for
the recent civic assembly, which facilitated the participation of many people who
otherwise are unengaged in civic affairs. He supported appointing committee
members who are representative of the county as a whole.
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Commissioner DeBone agreed and supported this particular process, noting that
the community could give input to the committee.
Commissioner Chang said another option would be to utilize various methods of
appointing committee members instead of just one. If State elected officials and the
BOCC are invited to appoint committee members, he said the cities should be
allowed appointments as well, proportionate to their population.
Discussion ensued regarding how many members to appoint to the committee.
Commissioner Adair supported appointing between 11 and 19, which Commissioner
DeBone concurred with.
Commissioner DeBone did not see the election timing issue (i.e., May or November)
as a driver. Saying that the appointment process for State Home Rule Charter is
clear and easily understood, he spoke to the process used for the recent civic
assembly and said invitations could be sent via postcard with an online registration
set up for respondents.
Commissioner Chang said the civic assembly option would require educating
respondents with respect to elections and precincts. He expected that this would
take longer and cost much more than utilizing the charter process as the latter
would involve political insiders selected by legislators, the BOCC and cities.
Commissioner Adair agreed with the need to look at the cost of each option.
Commissioner DeBone did not think it would be hard to instruct people on the task
and how to complete it, and said staff can return with information on whether using
the civic assembly process is a viable choice, cost -wise.
Commissioner Chang said members appointed to the committee will need to
understand what makes districting processes fair or unfair.
Chair DeBone noted the consensus of the Board to direct staff to research the
potential cost of hiring a facilitator and of mailing invitations to participate, including
the price differential between sending these to every household or to every voter.
OTHER ITEMS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
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ADJOURN:
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:07 am.
DATED this Day of 2025 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
ATTEST:
RECORDING SECRETARY
PHIL CHANG, CO MISSIONER
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COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
9:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
Barnes Sawyer Rooms - Deschutes Services Building - 1300 NW Wall Street - Bend
(541) 388-6570 1 www.deschutes.org
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT
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CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Updates
2. Approval to accept a Certified Local Government grant from the State of Oregon for
historic preservation
3. Approval to accept a NEHA-FDA 2025 Track 3 Maintenance and Advancement Base and
Training add -on grant, Document No. 2025-360
4. Consideration of Board Signature on letters thanking Dan Daugherty and Kevin Stock for
service on the Project Wildfire Steering Committee
5. Consideration of Board Signature on letters appointing Robert Newey, and reappointing
Gary Marshall, Andy Meeuwsen and Dean Richardson for service on the Project Wildfire
Steering Committee
6. Consideration of Board Signature on letters appointing Patrick Addabbo, Kim Reynolds,
and Meghan Windschill for service on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
7. Approval of the minutes of the BOCC February 19 and 24 and March 17, 2025 meetings
8. Approval of the minutes of the April 4, 2025 BOCC Legislative Update meeting
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ACTION ITEMS
9. 9:00 AM Proclamations: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Dark Sky Week
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
National County Government Month
10. 9:30 AM Consideration of Board Order No. 2025-014 to reopen the record for the
Thornburgh Destination Resort remand hearing proceedings
11. 9:45 AM City of Bend Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plans
12. 10:00 AM Formation of Committee to Create Commissioner Districts
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
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SUBJECT: City of Bend Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plans
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The purpose of this agenda item is for Bend Urban Renewal Area Managerjonathon Taylor
to provide an overview of the Bend Urban Renewal Agency's (BURA) authorization of three
new TIF areas in Bend, and to determine if the Board of Commissioners wants to submit
written comments to the City of Bend City Council regarding these authorizations. Written
comments are due by 5 p.m. on May 6, 2025.
The attached letter and proposed TIF Plans and TIF Reports provide a comprehensive
package of information, including impacts to all taxing districts for the proposed Britta
Ridge TIF District, Century TIF District, and Veridian TIF District.
The County received separate submittals for Deschutes County, Countywide Law
Enforcement, County Extension, and 9-1-1. Each submittal provided detailed impacts for
each taxing district as well as impacts to all taxing districts. Although the attached letter
only provides the impacts to Deschutes County, impacts to all taxing districts are included
in the TIF Plans and TIF Report.
According to the letter from BURA, "These applicants [for the three TIF districts] have
proposed to build four multi -unit development projects on four historically vacant and
undeveloped properties. These projects will deliver 695 residential units and restrict 18% of
those to rents affordable to and restricted for households earning at or below 90% area
median income, with annual rent increases at less than the statutory maximums for those
restricted units."
The Bend City Council will consider all written comments and public testimony provided at
the Council public hearing on May 21, 2025.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
The estimated impacts to the permanent rate collections of the County's taxing districts
over the life of the TIF Plans (32 years) are projected as follows:
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Deschutes County: ($7,142,620)
Countywide Law Enforcement: ($6,984,490)
Extension: ($125,162)
9-1-1: ($2,021,591)
ATTENDANCE:
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
Jonathon Taylor, Bend Urban Renewal Area Manager
BEND URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY
March 20, 2025
Nick Lelack
Di recto r
Deschutes County
PO Box 6005
Bend, Oregon 97708-6005
Salutation,
On March 19, 2025, the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) adopted resolutions authorizing three tax
increment finance plans (TIF Plans) and the accompanying reports (TIF Reports) that would create
three new TIF areas in Bend, if adopted by the Bend City Council: the Britta Ridge TIF District, Century
TIF District, and Veridian TIF District.l.
To adopt a tax increment finance plan, the City of Bend must send the proposed TIF Plans and TIF
Report affected taxing districts for their review and comment. The Bend City Council (Council) will
accept, reject, or amend the proposed TIF Plans in response to any written comments received from
the affected taxing districts.
On May 7, 2025, Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and consider adoption of ordinances
adopting each proposed TIF Plans, The Council meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M at City Hall, 710 NW Wall
Street, Bend, Oregon.
This letter officially transmits the proposed TIF Plans and TIF Reports for all three TIF areas to the
Deschutes County for review and comment. Should your district wish to convey any comments or a
recommendation regarding the enclosed TIF Plans and TIF Reports for Council's consideration, please
provide in writing by 5 p.m. on May 6, 2025, to: jtaylor@bendoregon.gov. All comments received by
that date will be provided for City Council consideration. You may appear at the public hearing and
provide testimony in person as well. Council will respond to written comments received by that
deadline from the affected taxing districts during the Council meeting on May 7, 2025.
1 Tax increment finance or TIF is synonymous with "urban renewal", and is used in place of the term "urban renewal," to
more accurately describe the funding mechanism implemented by these documents.
PO Box 431 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 388-5505 bendoregon.gov
TIF PLANS AND TIF REPORTS BACKGROUND:
On October 18, 2024, BURA adopted Resolution 158 establishing the Tax Increment Assistance for
Housing Affordability and Employment Growth Policy (Policy). This Policy authorized the use of tax
increment financing for development assistance for single or small number of parcels for multi -unit
residential developments, with at least 15% of new units rented at rates affordable to and restricted
for households earning 90% area median income or less, and rent increases at less than the statutory
maximums for the restricted units. This policy was crafted with over twenty-five public involvement
opportunities between March and September 2024.
In Quarter 1, 2025, four applicants applied for the Policy Assistance. These applicants have proposed to
build four multi -unit development projects on four historically vacant and undeveloped properties.
These projects will deliver 695 residential units and restrict 18% of those to rents affordable to and
restricted for households earning at or below 90% area median income, with annual rent increases at
less than the statutory maximums for those restricted units. Three new TIF areas are proposed to
provide assistance as contemplated in the Policy to these developments.
On February 19, 2025, BURA held a work session to consider if each of the applications met the intent
of the Policy, if the sites were eligible for TIF assistance under state law, and the total economic
impact of assistance for the projects. BURA directed staff to draft the necessary documents to establish
tax increment finance areas for each of these projects.
On March 19, 2025, BURA adopted a resolution authorizing the release of the TIF Plans and TIF Reports
for formal public review and consideration for adoption by City Council.
BRITTA RIDGE:
The Britta Ridge TIF Area, shown in Figure 1 of the attached Britta Ridge TIF Plan, consists of
approximately 6.16 acres of land including rights -of -way.
The proposed maximum indebtedness, the maximum amount of funds that may be spent on projects
in the TIF Area, is $14,666,437. The projects allowed under the Plan are development assistance for the
multi -unit residential project and administrative expenses. The maximum indebtedness is set by
forecasting the annual increased tax revenue for BURA from the proposed housing project and is
financially feasible for BURA. The Britta Ridge TIF Plan is 32-years.
CENTURY:
The Century TIF Area, shown in Figure 1 of the attached Century TIF Plan, consists of approximately 9.2
acres of land including rights -of -way. This TIF Area would include assistance for two housing
developments.
The proposed maximum indebtedness, the maximum amount of funds that may be spent on projects
in the TIF Area, is $49,613,485. The projects allowed under the Plan are development assistance for the
multi -unit residential projects and administrative expenses. The maximum indebtedness is set by
PO Box 431 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 388-5505 bendoregon.gov
forecasting the annual increased tax revenue for BURA from the proposed housing project, and is
financially feasible for BURA. The Century TIF Plan is 32-years.
VERIDIAN:
The Veridian TIF Area, shown in Figure 1 of the attached Veridian TIF Plan, consists of approximately
2,81 acres of land including rights -of -way.
The proposed maximum indebtedness, the maximum amount of funds that may be spent on projects
in the TIF Area, is $8,782.431. The projects allowed under the Plan are development assistance for the
multi -unit residential project and administrative expenses. The maximum indebtedness is set by
forecasting the annual increased tax revenue for BURA from the proposed housing project, and is
financially feasible for BURA. The Veridian TIF Plan is 30-years.
IMPACT ON TAXING JURISDICTIONS:
The impact of tax increment financing on affected taxing districts consists primarily of the property tax
revenues foregone on permanent rate levies as applied to the growth in assessed value within the TIF
area. The projections for impacts on the affected taxing districts are estimated through fiscal year end.
IMPACT ON PERMANENT RATE LEVY:
The proposed TIF plans would result in a decrease in the permanent rate property tax collections for
each taxing district, for the life of each TIF plan. BURA only collects tax increment revenue for the
length of time necessary to pay off the TIF plan's stated maximum indebtedness. For the three
proposed plans, no bonds will be issued. The only debt for each plan will be the development
assistance, primarily in the form of an annual rebate, for each housing development.
Table 1 shows the estimated impact to the Deschutes County permanent rate collections over the life
of the TIF Plans. The total estimated impact over the projected 32 years for all plan areas is $7,142,620.
This represents the amount that would be collected and provided over 32 years, if the developments
were to occur without the tax increment finance development assistance under the plans.
PO Box 431 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 388-5505 bendoregon.gov
FYE
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
2048
2049
2050
2051
2052
2053
2054
2055
2056
2057
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TABLE 1- IMPACT To DESCHUTES COUNTY
Britta Ridge A_rea2
Century Area3
Veridian Area"
$10
$137
-- $0
a.._ $21
$277
$0
$30,010
$88,062
$19,999
_. $30,920
$103,673
$20,699
$31,858
$106,920
$21,217
$32,824
$33,819
$110,264
__.� __._._....._ $113,708
a $21,853
$22,509
$34,844
$117,256
$23,184
$35,900
mm $120,910
$23,880
$36,987
$124,674
$24,596
$38,107
$128,551
$25,334
$39,261
$132,544
___._..__.... $26,094
$40,449
$136,656
$26,877
$41,673
� $140,893
$27,683
$42,933
$145,256
$28,514
$44,231
$149,750
$29,369
mMMv$30,250
$45,569
$154,379
$46,946
_-..._ $159,147
$31,158
$48,365
$164,058
N $32,093
$49,826
$169,116
-_$33,055
~^ $51,331
$174,326
$34,047
- -u-i $52,881
$179,692
$35,068
- $54,478
�__...._��.�.�.»%..$56,123
$185,220
� $190,913
-- $36,120
$37,204
$57,817
$196,777
-__-�$38,320
$ 59,562
$202,816
_ $39,470
$61,359
$209,037
$40,654
$63,210
$215,445
- $41,873
$65,116
� ^ $222,045
$43,130
$67,080
$228,843
$44,424
_.�_.�.. $69,103
-"..__.___.__.._.._..$235,845
$71,186
_ $243,056
$1,433,800
_ $4,850,244
$858,576
Source: City of Bend
2 Table 5 Project Impact, Report on Britta Ridge TIF District
3 Table 5 Project Impact, Report on Century TIF District
4 Table 5 Project Impact, Report on Veridian TIF District
PO Box 431 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 388-5505 bendoregon.gov
REVENUE SHARING:
Revenue sharing was a feature of 2009 legislative changes in TIF law. Revenue sharing thresholds are
not expected to be met in the period of the TIF Plan. If actual assessed value- growth in the tax
increment area exceeds the projections made in TIF Plan and TIF Report, revenue sharing could occur.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LOCAL OPTION LEVIES:
The TIF Plan will not impact general obligation (GO) bonds and/or local option levies. Developments
within each plan area will be assessed for any applicable GO bonds and levies.
TAX REVENUES AFTER TERMINATION OF TIF AREA:
Upon termination of a TIF area, all future tax revenue will be distributed to the affected taxing districts.
The TIF reports identify the projected tax revenues for affected taxing districts in the year after the
termination of each TIF area. Tables 2 through 4 show the projected tax revenues for the Deschutes
County for the year after the termination of each TIF area. These are estimates only; changes in the
economy may impact the projections.
- - - - - --
Revenue from Revenue from Excess Total Revenue
Frozen Base Value
$344 $73,322 $84,195
Source: City of Bend; Table 6— Report Accompanying Britto Ridge Area TIF Plan
Revenue from Revenue from Excess I Total Revenue
Frozen Base Value
$4,550 $250,348 $254,899 --
Source: City of Bend; Table 6 — Report Accompanying Century Area TIF Plan
Revenue from Revenue from Excess Total Revenue
Frozen Base I Value
;_$0 $45,756_ ---� $45,756 1
Source: City of Bend, Table 6 — Report Accompanying Veridian Area TIF Plan
PO Box 431 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 388 5505 bendoregon.gov
PROCESS FOR REVIEW:
The process for review and adoption of the TIF plans by the Bend City Council include the following
steps:
March 19, 2025
Bend Urban Renewal Agency Review
March 26, 2025
Send Formal Notice to Taxing Jurisdictions
April 14, 2025
Planning Commission Review
April 24, 2025 (tentative)
Presentation to Deschutes County Commission
May 6, 2025
Written Comment Deadline
May 7, 2025
City Council Public Hearing and First Reading
City Council Second Reading and Vote
May 21, 2025
For more information, please contact Jonathan Taylor, Urban Renewal Manager, at 541.322.6332 or
jtaylor@bendoregon.gov.
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Attachments:
A) Britta Ridge Tax Increment Finance Plan
B) Report on the Britta Ridge Tax Increment Finance Plan
C) Century Tax Increment Finance Plan
D) Report on the Century Tax Increment Finance Plan
E) Veridian Tax Increment Finance Plan
F) Report on the Veridian Tax Increment Finance Plan
PO Box 431 Bend, OR 97709 (541) 388-5505 bendoregon.gov
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Britta Ridge
Tax Increment Finance Plan
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW
NOT ADOPTED
tDD;
CITY OF BENCH
BUILDING ON OUR PAST
SERVING THE PRESENT
SHAPING BEND'S FUTURE
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Mayor
Melanie Kebler
Mayor Pro tern
Megan Perkins
City Council
Gina Franzosa
Ariel Mendez
Mike Riley
Megan Norris
Steve Platt
Planning Commission
Margo Clinton, Chair
Scott Winters, Vice -Chair
Bob Gressens
Suzanne Johannsen
John LaMotte
Erin Ludden
Nathan Nelson
City Manager
Eric King
City Finance Director
Samantha Nelson
City Attorney
Ian Leitheiser
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Elizabeth Oshel
Real Estate Director
Matt Stuart
Urban Renewal Manager
Jonathan Taylor
Planning Manager
Renee Brooke
Housing Manager
Racheal Baker
Bend Urban Renewal Agency
Mike, Riley, Chair
Gina Franzosa, Vice -Chair
Ariel Mendez
Megan Noris
Steve Platt
Melanie Kebler
Megan Perkins
Core Area Advisory Board
Corie Harlan, Chair
Dale VanValkenburg, Vice -Chair
Dawn Cofer
Hank Kamakaala
James Teeter
Jeff Baker
John Fischer
John Heylin
Katherine Austin
Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board
Gary North, Chair
DaWayne Judd, Vice -Chair
Briana Manfrass
Jenn Lynch
Jillian Taylor
Mark Kroncke
Petra Oroslanova
Ryan Andrews
Tierney Booker
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Mandy Dalrymple
Alison Hohengarten
Ian Karasz
Tony Levison
Isabel Mikovich
Richard Reese
Helen Silfven
Heather Simmons
Geoff Wall
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
DEFINITIONS
4
11.
INTRODUCTION
7
III.
MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS
9
IV.
PLAN GOALS
10
V.
TIF AREA PROJECT CATEGORIES
12
VI.
TIF AREA PROJECTS
12
VII.
AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
12
VIII.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
13
IX.
RELOCATION METHODS
13
X.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OF PLAN
14
XI.
ANNUAL REPORT
14
XII.
RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES
14
XIII.
PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
20
1. DEFINITIONS
"Agency" or "BURA" means the Bend Urban Renewal Agency. The Agency is responsible for
administration of this Britta Ridge TIF Plan and other TIF plans previously adopted in the City of
Bend.
"Annual report" is the report required by ORS 457.460 that is filed with the City of Bend and
distributed to the taxing districts.
"Area" or "TIF Area" or "Plan Area" means the tax increment finance area established for this
Plan pursuant to ORS chapter 457, and described in Section XIII of the Plan, below, including the
properties and rights -of -way located therein.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the area median income as determined by the most
recent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Bend
Metropolitan Statistical Area at the time of the household's application for housing.
"Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(a-i) and identified in the ordinance adopting a TIF plan.
"Board of Commissioners" means the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
"City" means the City of Bend, Oregon.
"City Council" or "Council" means the Bend City Council.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Bend Comprehensive Plan and its implementing
ordinances, policies, and standards.
"County" means Deschutes County, Oregon.
"Fiscal year" or "FYE" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30.
"Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured, and
utility values within a TIF area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the
assessed value after the adoption of a TIF area plan.
"Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement from the assessor (frozen
base).
"Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a
plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or
refinance existing indebtedness. The maximum indebtedness for this Plan is $14,666,437.
"More Affordable Housing" is housing that is rented at rates equal to or less than 30% of
household income to households earning 90% of area median income (AMI) or less. It assumes
housing is available to residents at a range of incomes, at or below 90 percent of AMI.
"Municipality" means any county or any city in the state of Oregon.
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"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to urban
renewal.
"Plan" or "Britta Ridge TIF Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the adopted plan for the TIF Area pursuant
to ORS chapter 457.
"Planning Commission" means the Bend Planning Commission.
"Policy" means the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth adopted by BURA Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024.
"Policy Justification" means a document with an analysis of the local housing and employment
market for the City of Bend used to establish policy parameters for the Tax Increment
Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth.
"Project(s)" or "TIF Project(s)" means any work or undertaking carried out under the Britta
Ridge TIF Plan.
"Report Accompanying Britta Ridge TIF Plan" or "Report" means the official report that
accompanies the Britta Ridge TIF Plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470.
"Tax increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement.
"Tax increment finance area" or "TIF area" means a blighted area included in a TIF plan.
"Tax increment finance area plan" or "TIF plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or
modified from time to time, for one or more TIF areas, as provided in ORS 457.
"Tax increment finance area project(s)" or "TIF area project(s)" or "project(s)" means any work
or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 and ORS 457.180 in a TIF area.
"Tax increment finance area report" or "report" means the official report that accompanies the
TIF plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Tax increment finance" or "tax increment financing" or "TIF" means the funds that are
associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of a TIF plan.
"Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to renewal TIF area due to
increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area.
"UGB" means urban growth boundary.
"Urban Renewal" means the statutory authority provided in ORS 457. In this Plan it is
synonymous with TIF.
Note on language: This Plan, wherever applicable and permissible, uses the term Tax Increment
Finance or TIF rather than "urban renewal". The term TIF is used consistently in other parts of
the nation and does not evoke past practices of other urban renewal agencies throughout the
country wherein minorities and vulnerable populations were displaced to clear the way for
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redevelopment. This Plan aims to avoid those connotations and has been created with
intention to avoid those outcomes. Utilizing the term TIF does not affect the statutory authority
of ORS 457, as it relates to this Plan.
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INTRODUCTION
This Britta Ridge TIF Plan was developed for the Bend City Council based on the Policy for Tax
Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth adopted by BURA
Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024, to support the development of new multi -unit housing
with minimum numbers of more affordable units by providing development assistance in
existing or through the creation of new TIF areas. The Policy was developed with input from
BURA and the City advisory bodies — Core Area Advisory Board, Bend Economic Development
Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. This Plan was developed with
public input at BURA meetings, a Planning Commission meeting, and meetings of the Bend City
Council. This Plan will go into effect following adoption by the City Council.
A. Background
The Bend Urban Renewal Agency's Policy Justification for the Policy noted:
Bend has a very low residential vacancy rate and many households are spending more
than 30% of their household income on housing costs. An average individual/household
would need to make $72,000 to not be cost burden to afford current market rent.
Currently, 81% of occupations in the Bend Redmond MSA cannot adequately support
market rate rent on a single income. Those making $43,000 or less account for nearly
50% of total employment. The number of Bend households that cannot adequately
afford market rate rent is 45%.1
Providing incentives for housing affordability starting at 90% area median income for multi-
unit rental units, with additional incentives for developments meeting certain energy
efficiency and supplier diversity criteria, will assist in meeting the City of Bend's affordable
housing and other Council goals.
The City of Bend currently incentivizes housing affordable to households making 60% and
80% AMI or less through its Non -Profit and Qualifying Rental Property Tax Exemptions. This
Plan and Projects incentivize creation of additional units of market rate housing integrated
with units that are affordable to households making 90% AM[ or less.
ORS chapter 457 allows for the use of tax increment revenues, a financing source that is unique
to TIF areas, to fund projects within a specific boundary. Tax increment revenues - the amount
of property taxes generated by the increase in total assessed values within a TIF area from the
time an area is first established - are used to repay borrowed funds or meet contractual
obligations. The borrowed funds and contractual obligations fund projects within an area that
meet the goals of the plan and cannot exceed the maximum indebtedness amount set by a TIF
plan.
The purpose of a TIF area is to improve specific areas of a municipality that are poorly
developed or underdeveloped, called blighted areas in ORS chapter 457. These areas can
Bend Urban Renewal Policy Justification for the Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth, presented on August 7, 2024
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have property that is undeveloped or underdeveloped, old or deteriorated buildings, streets
and utilities in poor condition, a complete lack of streets and utilities altogether, or other
obstacles to development. In general, TIF area projects funded with tax increment can
include construction or improvement of streets, utilities, and other public facilities,
assistance for development, rehabilitation or redevelopment of property, and improvements
to public spaces.
The Bend Urban Renewal Agency's Policy allows the creation of TIF areas consisting of a
single or small number of tax lots in the City currently not included in an existing tax
increment area to support construction of new housing that includes More Affordable
Housing, for households earning 90% AMI or less. The development assistance for the
project in the new TIF area may consist of a rebate of a portion of the tax increment to the
property owner in exchange for making a minimum percentage of units available to
households earning 90% AM or less at rents affordable to those households, and agreeing to
limit annual rent increases to lower than the maximum rental increases allowed under ORS
90.323 for those rent restricted units. The actual rebate amount and number of affordable
units in the development will be set in an agreement between BURA and the property owner
and based on the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth, consistent with the provisions of this Plan.
This Plan will support the development of housing that includes More Affordable Units and
the other requirements of the Policy, in an area known as Britta Ridge, shown in Figure 1.
The Plan reflects input from the community received at public meetings at the Agency and
hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council.
The Plan is anticipated to last 32 years, resulting in 30 years of tax increment collection.
The Plan is to be administered by the Agency. Substantial amendments to the Plan must be
approved by City Council as outlined in Section VII of this Plan. All amendments to the Plan are
to be listed numerically on the inside over of the front page of the Plan and then incorporated
into the Plan, document and noted by footnote with an amendment number and adoption
date.
The relationship between the sections of the Plan and the ORS 457.085 requirements is shown
in Table 1. The specific reference in the table below is the section of this Plan that primarily
addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Plan that also address
the noted statute.
Table 1- Statutory References
Statutory Requirement Plan Section
ORS 457.085(2)(a) V, VI
ORS 457.085(2)(b) V, VI
ORS 457.085(2)(c) XIII
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ORS 457.085(2)(d)
XII
XI
IX
ORS 457.085(2)(e)
ORS 457.085(2)(f)
ORS 457.085(2)(g)
VIII
Ill
ORS 457.085(2)(h)
ORS 457.085(2)(i)
VII
B. TIF Area Overview
The Britta Ridge TIF Plan Area shown in Figure 1, consists of approximately 6.16 total acres.
This TIF Area meets the definition of a blighted area due to its infrastructure deficiencies,
including inadequate streets and rights -of -way, undeveloped status resulting in the
unproductive land that is potentially useful and valuable for contributing to the public health,
safety, and welfare as the location of new housing units, and impaired investments. These
blight conditions are specifically cited in the ordnance adopting the Plan and described in detail
in the Report.
The Report contains the information required by ORS 457.087, including:
• A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area;
• The expected impact of the Plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services;
• Reasons for selection of the Area;
• The relationship between each Project to be undertaken and the existing conditions;
• The estimated total cost of each Project and the source(s) of funds to pay such costs;
• The estimated completion date of each Project;
• The estimated amount of funds required in the Area and the anticipated year in which
the debt will be retired;
• A financial analysis of the Plan;
• A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing upon
all entities levying taxes upon property in the Area; and
• A relocation report.
III. MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS
Maximum indebtedness is a legal term for the total amount of money that can be spent on
projects, programs, and administration throughout the life of the Plan. The maximum amount
of indebtedness that may be issued or incurred under the Plan, based upon good faith
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estimates of the scope and costs of projects in the Plan and the schedule for their completion,
is $14,666,437 (Fourteen Million Six Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty
Seven Dollars).This amount is the principal of such indebtedness and does not include interest
or indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance existing indebtedness, or interest earned on
bond proceeds. The projects under this plan are not anticipated to be financed through bonds,
but primarily through rebate of property taxes paid.
IV. PLAN GOALS
The goals of the Plan represent its basic intent and purpose. The TIF Projects identified in
Sections V and VI of the Plan are specific means of meeting the goals. The goals will be pursued
as economically as is feasible and at the discretion of the Agency.
A. Housing Development
To increase the supply of housing by providing financial incentives for the development
of housing in the City of Bend.
B. Encourage More Affordable Housing
To increase the supply of more affordable housing options by providing financial
incentives for the development of more affordable housing in the City of Bend.
C. Encourage Energy Efficiency Housing
To increase the number of energy -efficient certified housing projects by providing
financial incentives for the utilization of energy efficiency standards in the construction
of housing projects that lower overall housing costs for households and reduce carbon
emissions.
D. Administration.
To provide administrative support for the implementation of the Plan.
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Figure 1— Britta Ridge TIF Area
Source: City of Bend
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V. TIF AREA PROJECT CATEGORIES
To support the Plan Goals described in the previous section, the Projects within the Area fall
into the following categories:
A. Housing Development and Development Incentives, Partnership, and Support
B. Plan Administration, implementation, Reporting, and Support
A. TIF AREA PROJECTS
The Projects authorized by the Plan are:
A. Housing Development and Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support
This Project will provide incentives for the development of housing units and More Affordable
Housing in the Plan Area. The development to be supported by this Project is a multi -unit
residential complex in the Area approved by the City of Bend under application number
PLSPR20211127, as such approval may be modified, consistent with the goals of this Plan.
Incentives may be in the form of either an annual tax increment reimbursement payment over
a specified period and/or payment of City development fees associated with the proposed
development project (i.e., system development charges) ("Assistance"). The form of Assistance
for the Project will be determined through a development agreement with the developer of the
housing that stipulates the amount and timing of the development and the amount and timing
of the incentive.
BURA staff will conduct pre -development meetings with a developer of property within the
Area to identify the financing needs of the site. Staff will recommend a financing package not to
exceed the maximum indebtedness to the Agency that will contain recommendations on the
appropriate length of incentive through negotiations with the developer for the development
of the housing units. A development agreement, approved by the Agency will set out the
method of providing the Assistance to the eligible project and a commitment by the developer
owner for providing the required More Affordable Units. A guideline for the amount of
Assistance is provided in the Report accompanying the Plan.
B. Plan Administration, Implementation, Reporting, and Support
The Agency may provide administration of the Plan including but not limited to staff support,
legal counsel assistance, review of annual payments, financial statements, budget preparation,
and annual reports pursuant to ORS 457.460.
VII. AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
The Plan may be amended as described in this section.
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A. Substantial Amendments
Substantial Amendments, in accordance with ORS 457.085(2)(i), shall require the same
notice, hearing, and approval procedure required of the original Plan under ORS
457.095, including public involvement, consultation with taxing districts, presentation
to BURA, the Planning Commission, and adoption by the City Council by non -
emergency ordinance after a hearing. Notice of such hearing shall be provided to
individuals or households within the City, as required by ORS 457.120.
Substantial Amendments shall be processed in accordance with ORS 457.095 and
457.220.
Substantial Amendments are amendments that:
1. Add land to the Area, representing more than 1% of the existing area of the Area; z
or
2. Increase the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued or incurred under
the Plan.
B. Minor Amendments
Minor Amendments are amendments that are not Substantial Amendments as defined
in this Plan and in ORS chapter 457. Minor Amendments require approval by BURA by
resolution.
The projects proposed in the Plan and Report are organized by project categories. If
BURA determines that the allocation of funds within a project category should be
adjusted based on needs within the Area, they may do so through a Minor
Amendment.-3
Vill. PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
Property acquisition and disposition are not eligible activities under the Plan.
IX. RELOCATION METHODS
There are no persons living in or business situated in the Plan Area, therefore relocation is not
part of this Plan.
2 Unless otherwise permitted by state law, no land equal to more than 20 percent of the total land area of
the original Plan shall be added to the urban renewal area by amendments, and the aggregate amount of
all amendments increasing the maximum indebtedness may not exceed 20 percent of the Plan's initial
maximum indebtedness, as adjusted, as provided by law, with increases beyond that amount requiring
concurrence as stated in ORS 457,
3 Project costs may be impacted by grants, timing, cost savings, inflation, or other external forces
unanticipated at this time but which may occur over the 32-year life of this Area.
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X. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OF PLAN
Tax increment financing consists of using annual tax increment revenues to make payments on
debt, usually in the form of bank loans or revenue bonds, or contractual obligations for TIF
projects under a TIF plan.
Tax increment revenues are the revenue received from increases in property taxes based on
the increase in assessed value within a TIF area over the total assessed value from the time a
plan is adopted. Increment does not include property taxes levied to pay for General Obligation
(GO) bonds and local option levies.
A. General description of the proposed financing method
The Plan will be financed using tax increment revenues. Revenues obtained by the Agency will
be used to pay or repay the costs, expenses, advancements, and indebtedness incurred in
planning and undertaking project activities, and otherwise exercising any of the powers granted
by ORS Chapter 457 in connection with the planning and implementation of this Plan, including
preparation of the Plan. No bonds will be issued to finance the activities in the Plan.
B. Tax increment financing
The Plan may be financed, in whole or in part, by tax increment revenues allocated to BURA, as
provided in ORS Chapter 457. The ad valorem taxes, if any, levied by a taxing district in which all
or a portion of the Area is located, shall be divided as provided in Section 1c, Article IX of the
Oregon Constitution, and ORS 457.440. Amounts collected pursuant to ORS 457.440 shall be
deposited into the unsegregated tax collections account and distributed to BURA based upon
the distribution schedule established under ORS 311.390.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction find any work, clause, sentence, section or part of this
Plan to be invalid, the remaining words, clauses, sentences, sections or parts shall be
unaffected by such findings and shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Plan.
Xl. ANNUAL REPORT
BURA shall file an Annual Report in compliance with ORS 457.460.
XI1. RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES
ORS 457.085 requires that the Plan describe the relationship of the plan to definite local
objectives regarding appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation, public
utilities, telecommunications utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public
improvements. This section provides that analysis. Relevant local planning and development
objectives are set out in the Bend Comprehensive Plan, Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board Strategic Plan, and the Bend Development Code. This section describes the purpose and
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intent of these plans, the main applicable goals and policies within each plan, and an
explanation of how this Plan conforms to the applicable goals and policies.
The numbering of the goals and policies within this section reflects the numbering that occurs
in the original document. The language from the original document is in italics.
All of the land in the Area is designated Mixed Employment (ME) in the Comprehensive Plan,
and zoned Mixed Employment in the Bend Development Code. Allowed land uses, maximum
densities, and building, requirements for all land in the Area are governed by the Bend
Development Code, as described in subsection C of this Section Xlll.
A. Bend Comprehensive Plan
The analysis of how the Plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plan covers the most
relevant sections, but may not cover every section of the Comprehensive Plan that
relates to the Plan.
If the Comprehensive Plan policies identified in the Plan are updated in the future, this
document will automatically incorporate those updates without the Plan having to be
formally amended. If a Substantial Amendment is completed in the future, this section
of the Plan should be updated at that point.
Below are applicable Comprehensive Plan policies and statements of how the Plan
conforms to these Comprehensive Plan policies.
Chapter 1 Citizen Involvement
Policies
1-4 The City and special districts shall work toward the most efficient and economical method
for providing their services within the UGB.
1-7 The City will encourage compact development and the integration of land uses within the
Urban Growth Boundary to reduce trips, vehicle miles traveled, and facilitate non -
automobile travel.
1-8 The City and county will encourage infill and redevelopment of appropriate areas within
the Bend Central Core, Opportunity Areas and Transit Corridors.
1-15 The City shall continue to use advisory committees in their planning process, members of
which are selected by an open process, and who are widely representative of the
community.
1-16 The City will use other mechanisms, such as, but not limited to, meetings with
neighborhood groups, planning commission hearings, design workshops, and public
forums, to provide an opportunity for all the citizens of the area to participate in the
planning process.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 1 Citizen involvement as there has been extensive
citizen involvement in the preparation of the Plan and all related BURA policies. The Plan and
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Project support compact development within the Urban Growth Boundary by supporting
residential development in the Mixed Employment (ME) zone, near residential and commercial
uses. The Area is in a Transit Corridor as identified in Figure 11-1 of the Comprehensive Plan,
and the identified Project supports infill development on currently undeveloped lots.
Over twenty-five opportunities for public involvement were provided in the course of
development of the Policy supporting this Plan. In this process, the Bend Economic
Development Advisory Board, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Core Area Advisory
Board, the Bend Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development of Central Oregon, and a
round table of housing developers provided input on development of the Policy supported by
the this Plan. Specific to public improvement in this Plan, BURA, the Planning Commission, and
the City Council all held public meetings regarding this Plan, at which public comment was
accepted prior to the adoption of this TIF Plan and Report.
Chapter 5 Housing
Policies
5-7 The City will continue to create incentives for and remove barriers to development of a
variety of housing types in all residential zones, consistent with the density ranges and
housing types allowed in the zones. This policy is intended to implement the City's
obligation under the State Housing Goal to "encourage the availability of adequate
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels which are
commensurate with the financial capabilities of Oregon households and allow for
flexibility of housing location, type, and density".
5-18 The City will assist in identifying, obtaining and leveraging funding sources for the
development of new housing for very low, low, and moderate - income residents, as
determined by appropriate percentages of Area Median Family income in the Housing
Needs Assessment.
5• 31 Residential areas will offer a wide variety of housing types in locations best suited to a
range of housing types, needs and preferences.
538 Medium -and high -density residential developments should have good access to transit, K-
12 public schools where possible, commercial services, employment and public open
space to provide the maximum access to the highest concentrations of population.
Policy 5-20 defines affordable, in the case of dwelling units offered for rent, as housing for
which the rent and utilities constitute no more than 30 percent of such gross annual
household income for a family at 60% of the area median income, based upon most recent
HUD Income limits for the Bend MSA. Policy 5-20 provides that other programs or policies
can specify other levels of affordability.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 5 Housing as the Housing Development and
Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support Project will encourage the development of
housing for households earning 90% AMI or less, along with market rate units, meeting housing
needs identified in the Oregon Housing Needs 2025 Methodology for the Bend UGB, supporting
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the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and Policy 5-20 to provide affordability at additional
income levels. The Area is within a Transit Corridor identified in the Comprehensive Plan, and
has access to transit, K-12 public schools, commercial services, employment, and public open
space. The Area is within 1.2 miles of two K-5 public schools, within 0.1 miles from a developed
public park, and is in a Mixed Employment (ME) zone surrounded by properties developed with
commercial and a mix of housing types and densities. Surrounding properties are zoned
Residential Standard Density (RS) to the north and west, which are developed with single -unit
detached dwellings. A 116-unit apartment complex is located on the property located directly
to the south of the Area, on a parcel zoned Residential Medium Density (RM). The properties to
the east are zoned Mixed Employment (ME) and developed with a variety of commercial,
service, and industrial uses.
Chapter 11: Growth Management
Employment Districts
11-1 The City will encourage compact development and the integration of land uses within the
Urban Growth Boundary to reduce trips, vehicle miles traveled, and facilitate non -
automobile travel.
11-2: The City will encourage infill and redevelopment of appropriate areas within Bend's
Central Core, Opportunity Areas and transit corridors.
11-3 The City will ensure that development of large blocks of vacant land makes efficient use
of land, meets the city's housing and employment needs, and enhances the community.
11-4 Streets in the Centers and Corridors, Employment Districts, Neighborhoods, and
Opportunity Sites will have the appropriate types of pedestrian, biking, and transit scale
amenities to ensure safety, access, and mobility.
11-12 The City shall explore incentives for re -development of existing commercial strips in
order to help reduce the need to expand the Urban Growth Boundary.
11-23 The City will encourage development and redevelopment in commercial corridors that is
transit -supportive and offers safe and convenient access and connections for all modes.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 11 Growth Management as for the Project encourages
infill and redevelopment in a Transit Corridor, makes efficient use of large blocks of vacant land
that meets the City's housing needs, and supports development and redevelopment in
commercial corridors that is transit -supportive, and offers safe and convenient access and
connections for all modes in the Area. The housing development supported by the Plan will be
required to improve its frontage streets with appropriate pedestrian and biking amenities
supporting the housing units developed in the Area.
B. Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Strategic Plan
The Bend Municipal Code requires the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
(BEDAB) to create a three-year strategic plan, identifying projects and guiding the work
of the city's nine -member board as it seeks to:
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• Advocate: Provide input into City policy and procedures from a private sector
perspective.
• Facilitate: Broker entrepreneurial support among existing community resources.
• Market: Brand and guide marketing efforts of Bend as "Open for Business."
• Coordinate: Organize and oversee City resources applied to economic
development.
The following goal and strategy from the 2022-2024 BEDAB Strategic Plan is directly related to
the Plan.
Goal 2: Monitor and provide input on other relevant City policies relating to economic
development
• Support policies that provide for a spectrum of workforce housing opportunities
Finding: The Plan conforms to the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Strategic Plan
as for the Project will create additional market rate and 90% AMI housing units in the Area,
supporting the Bend workforce.
C. Bend Development Code
The Projects in the Area supported by the Plan conform to the zoning in the Bend Development
Code, including maximum densities and building requirements, and those provisions of the
Bend Development Code are incorporated by reference herein. The entirety of the area is
zoned Mixed Employment (ME). Multi -unit residential developments are permitted in the ME
as part of a mixed -use development or if approved as an Urban Dwelling Site.
As the Bend Development Code is updated, the references to the Bend Development Code in
this document will be deemed to incorporate those updates without the Plan having to be
formally amended. If a Substantial Amendment to this Plan is completed in the future, this
section will be updated to match the current zoning designations. The provisions of the Bend
Development Code in effect at the time of development approval will apply for any
development assisted by this Plan.
B.2 — MIXED -USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Bend Development Code Section 2.3.100 Purpose and Applicability
Mixed Employment District (ME) - The Mixed Employment Zone is intended to provide a broad
mix of uses that offer a variety of employment opportunities. Where Mixed Employment
Districts occur on the edge of the City, their function is more transitional in nature providing
service commercial businesses and supporting residential uses in an aesthetic mixed
environment. in this instance, when residential units are provided, the units shall be within easy
walking distance to the commercial and employment uses.
Multi -unit residential development is an allowed use within the ME zone, as part of a mixed -use
development or as an Urban Dwelling Site under BDC 3.8.800. The Area is within the area
shown in BDC Figure 3.8.800.D. as eligible for development as an Urban Dwelling Site.
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Maximum residential density in the ME zone is controlled by the applicable lot coverage and
building height standards. There is no maximum density for Urban Dwelling Sites.
Finding: The Plan conforms to the Bend Development Code as the Projects and expenditures
proposed in the Plan conform to the requirements in the Bend Development Code and support
the types of uses allowed in the zoning present in the Area. The Project will support
development of a multi -unit residential project that the City has approved as a Urban Dwelling
Site in the Mixed Employment (ME) zone under application number PLSPR20211127. This
development has been required to comply with the provisions of BDC Chapter 3.4, Public
Improvement Standards, and other provisions of the Bend Development Code to provide
sufficient public infrastructure to serve the development. The proposal includes the build -out of
an undeveloped site, in a generally developed area.
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XII1. PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A PORTION OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE WILLAMETTE
MERIDIAN,
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT SOUTH 89°55'44" EAST, 30 FEET FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SE1/4 SE1/4); THENCE NORTH, 620 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH 89655'44" EAST, 325.16 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 26*58'58" EAST, 66.85 FEET;
THENCE
SOUTH 20'00'54" EAST, 69.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63'09'04" EAST, 73.36 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH
62-06'37" EAST, 41.96 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06*26'40" WEST, 445.46 FEET; THENCE NORTH
89°55'44"
WEST TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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EXHIBIT A
Britta Ridge Tax Increment Finance Plan - Report
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW
NOT ADOPTED
CITY OF BEND
BUILDING ON OUR PAST
SERVING THE PRESENT
SHAPING BENDS FUTURE
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Mayor
Bend Urban Renewal Agency
Melanie Kebler
Mike, Riley, Chair
Mayor Pro tem
Gina Franzosa, Vice -Chair
Megan Perkins
Ariel Mendez
City Council
Megan Nods
Gina Franzosa
Steve Platt
Ariel Mendez
Melanie Kebler
Mike Riley
Megan Perkins
Megan Norris
Core Area Advisory Board
Steve Platt
Corie Harlan, Chair
Planning Commission
Dale VanValkenburg, Vice -Chair
Margo Clinton, Chair
Dawn Cofer
Scott Winters, Vice -Chair
Hank Kamakaala
Bob Gressens
James Teeter
Suzanne Johannsen
Jeff Baker
John LaMotte
John Fischer
Erin Ludden
John Heylin
Nathan Nelson
Katherine Austin
City Manager
Bend Economic Development Advisory
Eric King
Board
City Finance Director
Gary North, Chair
Samantha Nelson
DaWayne Judd, Vice -Chair
City Attorney
Briana Manfrass
Ian Leitheiser
Jenn Lynch
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Jillian Taylor
Elizabeth Oshel
Mark Kroncke
Real Estate Director
Petra Oroslanova
Matt Stuart
Ryan Andrews
Urban Renewal Manager
Tierney Booker
Jonathan Taylor
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Planning Manager
Mandy Dalrymple
Renee Brooke
Alison Hohengarten
Housing Manager
Ian Karasz
Racheal Baker
Tony Levison
Isabel Mikovich
Richard Reese
Helen Silfven
Heather Simmons
Geoff Wall
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................1
II. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................3
III. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIF DISTRICT
PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE TIF DISTRICT.................................6
IV. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF MONEYS TO
PAYSUCH COSTS............................................................................................................7
V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN....................................................................................8
VI. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES REQUIRED AND THE
ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED...............................10
VII. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT..........................................10
VIII. REVENUE SHARING.......................................................................................................10
IX. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING................................................................11
X. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE OF TIF/URBAN
RENEWALAREAS..........................................................................................................15
XI. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND IMPACTS ON
MUNICIPALSERVICES...................................................................................................17
XII. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH PLAN AREA IN THE PLAN......................................21
XIII. RELOCATION REPORT....................................................................................................21
I. DEFINITIONS
"Agency" or "BURA" means the Bend Urban Renewal Agency. The Agency is responsible for
administration of this Britta Ridge TIF Plan and other TIF plans previously adopted in the
City of Bend.
"Annual report" is the report required by ORS 457.460 that is filed with the City of Bend and
distributed to the taxing districts.
"Area" or "TIF Area" or "Plan Area" means the tax increment finance area established for
this Plan pursuant to ORS chapter 457, and described in Section Xlll of the Plan, below,
including the properties and rights -of -way located therein.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the area median income as determined by the most
recent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Bend
Metropolitan Statistical Area at the time of the household's application for housing.
"Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(a-i) and identified in the ordinance adopting a TIF plan.
"Board of Commissioners" means the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
"City" means the City of Bend, Oregon.
"City Council" or "Council" means the Bend City Council.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Bend Comprehensive Plan and its implementing
ordinances, policies, and standards.
"County" means Deschutes County, Oregon.
"Fiscal year" or "FYE" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30.
"Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured,
and utility values within a TIF area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the
assessed value after the adoption of a TIF area plan.
"Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement from the assessor
(frozen base).
"Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a
plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or
refinance existing indebtedness. The maximum indebtedness for this Plan is $14,666,437.
"More Affordable Housing" is housing that is rented at rates equal to or less than 30% of
household income to households earning 90% of area median income (AMI) or less. It
assumes housing is available to residents at a range of incomes, at or below 90 percent of
AM I.
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"Municipality" means any county or any city in the state of Oregon.
"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to
urban renewal.
"Plan" or "Britta Ridge Area TIF Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the adopted plan forthe TIF Area
pursuant to ORS chapter 457.
"Planning Commission" means the Bend Planning Commission.
"Policy" means the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth adopted by BURA Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024.
"Policy Justification" means a document with an analysis of the local housing and
employment market for the City of Bend used to establish policy parameters for the Tax
Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth.
"Project(s)" or "TIF Project(s)" means any work or undertaking carried out under the Britta
Ridge TIF Plan.
"Report Accompanying Britta Ridge Area TIF Plan" or "Report" means the official report that
accompanies the Britta Ridge TIF Plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470.
"Tax increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to
any increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or
portion thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement.
"Tax increment finance area" or "TIF area" means a blighted area included in a TIF plan.
"Tax increment finance area plan" or "TIF plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or
modified from time to time, for one or more TIF areas, as provided in ORS 457.
"Tax increment finance area project(s)" or "TIF area project(s)" or "project(s)" means any
work or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 and ORS 457.180 in a TIF area.
"Tax increment finance area report" or "report" means the official report that accompanies
the TIF plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Tax increment finance" or "tax increment financing" or "TIF" means the funds that are
associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of a TIF plan.
"Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to renewal TIF area
due to increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area.
"UGB" means urban growth boundary.
"Urban Renewal" means the statutory authority provided in ORS 457. In this Plan it is
synonymous with TIF.
Note on language: This Plan, wherever applicable and permissible, uses the term Tax
Increment Finance or TIF rather than "urban renewal". The term TIF is used consistently in
other parts of the nation and does not evoke past practices of other urban renewal agencies
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throughout the country wherein minorities and vulnerable populations were displaced to
clear the way for redevelopment. This Plan aims to avoid those connotations and has been
created with intention to avoid those outcomes. Utilizing the term TIF does not affect the
statutory authority of ORS 457, as it relates to this Plan.
li. INTRODUCTION
The Report contains background information and project details that pertain to the Britta Ridge
TIF District Plan. The Report is not a legal part of the Plan but provides public information and
supports the findings made by the Bend City Council as part of the approval of the Plan.
The Report provides the analysis required to meet the standards of ORS 457.087, including
financial feasibility. The Report accompanying the Plan contains the information required by
ORS 457.087, including:
• A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area, ORS
457.087(1)
• Expected impact of the Plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services,
ORS 457.087(1)
• Reasons for selection of the area, ORS 457.087(2)
• The relationship between each project to be undertaken and the existing conditions,
ORS 457.087(3)
• The estimated total cost of each project and the source of funds to pay such costs,
ORS 457.087(4)
• The estimated completion date of each project, ORS 457.087(5)
• The estimated amount of funds required in the area and the anticipated year in
which the debt will be retired, ORS 457.087(6)
• A financial analysis of the Plan, ORS 457.087(7)
• A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing upon
all entities levying taxes upon property in the urban renewal area, ORS 457.087(8)
• A relocation report, ORS 457.087(9)
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The relationship of the sections of the Report and the ORS 457.087 requirements is shown in
Table 1. The specific reference in the table below is the section of this Report that most
addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Report that also address
the statute.
Tahip 1 - Statutory References
Statutory Requirement
Report
Section
ORS 457.087(1)
X, VIII
ORS 457.087(2)
XI
ORS 457.087(3)
II
ORS 457.087(4)
III
ORS 457.087(5)
VI
ORS 457.087(6) -
IV,V
ORS 457.087(7)
IV,V
ORS 457.087(8)
VIII _
ORS 457.087(9)
XII
The Report provides guidance on how the Plan might be implemented. The Agency has the
authority to adjust the implementation assumptions in this Report. The Agency may allocate
budgets differently, adjust the timing of the projects and make other adjustments to the
financials as determined by the Agency. The Agency may also make changes as allowed in the
Amendments section of the Plan. These adjustments must stay within the overall maximum
indebtedness of the Plan.
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Figure 1 _.. Britta Ridge TIF Area Boundary
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III. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIF
DISTRICT PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE TIF
DISTRICT
The projects identified for the Britta Ridge TIF Plan Area are described below, including how
they relate to the existing conditions in the Plan Area.
A. Housing Development and Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support
This Project will provide incentives for the development of housing units and More
Affordable Housing in the Plan Area. The development to be supported by this Project is a
178-unit apartment complex in the Area approved by the City of Bend under application
number PLSPR20211127. Incentives may be in the form of either an annual tax increment
reimbursement payment over a specified period of time and/or payment of City
development fees associated with the proposed development project (Le., system
development charges) ("Assistance"). The form of Assistance for the Project will be
determined through a development agreement with the developer of the housing that
stipulates the amount and timing of the development and the amount and timing of the
incentive.
BURA staff will conduct pre -development meetings with a developer of property within the
Area to identify the financing needs of the site. Staff will recommend a financing package not
to exceed the maximum indebtedness to the Agency that will contain recommendations on
the appropriate length of incentive through negotiations with the developer for the
development of the housing units. A development agreement, approved by the Agency will
set out the method of providing the Assistance to the eligible project and a commitment by
the developer owner for providing the required More Affordable Units.
A guideline for the amount of Assistance is shown in the Table 2 of this Report. This is a
guideline only, and actual assistance provided will be set through development agreements
with BURA, balancing the needs for administration and incentives.
Existing Conditions: The property is currently undeveloped. There are
transportation deficiencies, topography challenges, and impaired investments as
identified in Section X of this Report. As described in the Plan and the adopting
documents, there is a lack of residential housing units and affordable housing units
in Benda The Plan will support development of housing in the Area, including
improvements to presently deficient rights -of -way and public infrastructure,
increase the supply of housing units, and provide housing units affordable for
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households in income ranges for whom there is presently a lack of affordable units
in Bend.z
B. Administration
The Agency may provide administration of the Plan including but not limited to staff
support, legal counsel assistance, review of annual payments, financial statements, budget
preparation and annual reports pursuant to ORS 457.460.
Existing Conditions: There is presently not a TIF area in this location. Therefore,
there is no existing funding or need for administration in the Area by BURA. This
project would provide that administrative support.
A table showing the projects and total estimated costs is shown in Table 2. The total costs
are estimated based on the projected future assessed value of the project.
IV. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF
MONEYS TO PAY SUCH COSTS
The total cost estimates for the Projects are shown in Table 2 below. These are all estimates
acknowledging that these project activities must fit within the maximum indebtedness.
These costs are shown in nominal, year of expenditure (YOE) dollars, and are equal to the
maximum indebtedness of $14,666,437. The estimated project costs assume development
assistance of 97% of the tax increment from the Plan to the developer incentive project and
3% to the Agency for administration of the Plan.
The Agency will be able to review and update fund expenditures and allocations on an
annual basis when the annual budget is prepared.
Table 2 - Estimated Cost of Each Project, ($2025)
Project
Development Assistance
Administration
TOTAL
Source: City of Bend
Estimated Cost Percentage of Total
$ 14,226,444 97%
$ 439,993 3%
$14,666,437 W 100%
a Oregon Housing Needs Assessment 2025 Methodology
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V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN
The estimated tax increment revenues through fiscal year ending 2057 are calculated based
on projections of the growth in assessed value of new development within the TIF Area and
the consolidated tax rate that will apply in the TIF Area.
Table 3 shows the incremental assessed value, tax rates, and tax increment revenues each
year, adjusted for discounts, delinquencies, truncation loss, and receipt of delinquent taxes
from prior years.
The incremental assessed value is the estimated assessed value based on real market value
of the proposed project as determined by the Deschutes County Property Tax Estimator as
provided by the applicant.
The first year of tax increment collections is anticipated to be FYE 2026. Gross tax increment
financing revenue (the column titled Gross TIF, in Table 3) is calculated by multiplying the
tax rate times the excess value used. Excess value is the increased in assessed value over
the frozen base. The tax rate is expressed per thousand dollars of assessed value, so the
calculation is "tax rate times excess value used divided by one thousand." The column titled
Net TIF Revenue in Table 3 also indicates the total Maximum Indebtedness proposed in this
plan as referenced in Table 2, and represents the gross TIF, less expected discounts, to show
the total amount of increment expected to be received by BURA in each year of the Plan.
In Oregon, when the full amount of the property tax bill is paid by November 15, the taxpayer gets a 3
percent discount. If the taxpayer pays two thirds of the tax by November 15, they get a 2 percent discount. To
get a discount on the current year's tax bill, all delinquent taxes, penalty, and interest must first be paid in full
(See http://www.oregon.gov/dor, Property Tax Payment Procedure).
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THE ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED
The maximum indebtedness is $14,666,437 (Forteen Million Six Hundred and Sixty Six
Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty Seven Dollars). This is also the estimated total amount of
tax increment revenues required to service the maximum indebtedness as no formal
borrowings or interest payments are anticipated in the Plan.
VII. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT
The schedule for projects will be based on the availability of funding. The projects will be
ongoing and will be completed as directed by the Agency. Anticipated annual expenditures for
program administration are shown in Table 2.
The Agency is anticipated to complete the projects and to terminate the Plan in FYE 2057,
allowing two years for construction of the housing assisted by the Plan and 30 years of
increment rebate and housing affordability, for a 32 year Plan duration.
VIII. REVENUE SHARING
Revenue sharing thresholds are not projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
Revenue sharing is defined in ORS 457.470 and requires that the impacted taxing jurisdictions
receive a share of the incremental growth in the Plan Area when annual tax increment finance
revenues exceed 10% and 12.5% of the original maximum indebtedness of the Plan. For this
Plan, 10% equals $1,466,64. As shown in the column labeled Gross TIF in Table 3, neither
threshold is projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
If either threshold is met, the Agency will comply with statutory requirements for revenue
sharing.
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IX. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
This section describes the impact of tax increment financing of the maximum indebtedness,
both until and after the indebtedness is repaid, upon all entities levying taxes upon property in
the TIF Area.
The impact of tax increment financing on overlapping taxing districts consists primarily of the
property tax revenues foregone on permanent rate levies as applied to the growth in assessed
value in the TIF Area. These projections show the estimated tax revenues that would be
received by the taxing districts if the development assisted by the Plan were to occur without
the Plan. Table4 and Table 5 shows impacts estimated through HE 2057.
The Bend -La Pine School District is not directly affected by the tax increment financing, but the
amounts of their taxes divided for the Plan are shown in the following tables. Under current
school funding law, property tax revenues are combined with State School Fund revenues to
achieve per -student funding targets. Under this system, property taxes foregone, due to the
use of tax increment financing, are substantially replaced with State School Fund revenues, as
determined by a funding formula at the state level. If new school aged students move into
these units and attend the local schools, the funding through the State School Fund would
increase.
Table 4 and Table 5 show the projected impacts to permanent rate levies of taxing districts as a
result of this Plan. Table 4 shows the general government levies, and Table 5 shows the
education levies.
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Table 4 -Projected Impact on Taxing District
Deschutes County
FYE City of Bend County Library
Permanent
Countywide
Law
Enforcement
Rate Levies
County
Extension
- General vovernment
Bend Parks
and
Recreation
9-1-1 District
Total
2026
$23
$10
$4
$10
$0
$3
$12
$62
2027
$46
$21
$9
$20
$0
$6
$24
$127
2028
$65,816
$30,010
$12,912
$29,34S
$526
$8,494
$34,299
$181,401
2029
$67,813
$30,920
$13,304
$30,236
$542
$8,751
$35,340
$186,905
2030
$69,870
$31,858
$13,707
$31,153
$558
$9,017
$36,412
$192,575
2031
$71,988
$32,824
$14,123
$32,098
$575
$9,290
$37,516
$198,414
2032
$74,171
$33,819
$14,551
$33,071
$593
$9,572
$38,6S3
$204,429
2033
$76,418
$34,844
$14,992
$34,073
$611
$9,862
$39,824
$210,624
2034
$78,734
$3S,900
$35,105
$629
$10,161
$41,031
$217,006
203S
$81,118
$36,987
__$15,446
$15,914
$36,168
$648
$10,469
$42,274
$223,578
2036
$83,575
$38,107
$16,396
$37,263
$668
$10,786
$43,554
_.. $230,348
2037
$86,104
$39,261
$16,892
$38,391
_ $688
$11,112
$44,872
$237,321
2038
$88,710
$40,449
$17,403
$39,553
$709
$11,448
$46,230
$244,503
2039
$91,394
$41,673
$17,930
$40,750
$730
$11,795
$47,629
$251,900
2040
$94,159
$42,933
$18,472
$41,983
$752
$12,151
$49,069
$2S9,520
2041
$97,006
$44,231
$19,031
$43,252
$775
$12,519
$50,553
$267,368
2042
$99,939
$45,569
$19,606
$44,560
$799
$12,897
$52,082
$275,451
2043
$102,960
$46,946
$20,199
$45,907
$823
$13,287
$53,656
$283,777
2044
$1061,071
$48,365
$20,809
$47,294
_ $848
$13,689
$55,277
$292,353
2045
$109,276
$49,826
$21,438
$48,723
$873
$14,102
_ $56,947
$301,185
2046
$112,577
$51,331
$22,086
$50,195
$899
$14,S28
`__$58,668
$310,283
2047
J$115,977
$52,881
$22,753
$51,711
$927
$14,967
$60,439
$319,654
2048
$1191,478
$54,478
$23,440
$53,272
$955
$15,419
$62,264
$329,306
2049
$123,085
$56,123
$24,147
$54,880
$983
$15,885
$64,144
$339,248
2050
$126,801
$57,817
$24,876
$56,537
$1,013
$16,364
�$66,080
$349,488
2051
$130,627
$59,562
$25,627
$58,243
$1,044
$16,858
$68,074
_ $360,035
2052
$134,569
$61,359
$26,400
$60,000
$1,075
$17,367
$70,128
$370,898
2053
$138,628
$63,210
$27,197
._. $61,810
$1,108
$17,890
$72,244
$382,087
2054
$142,810
$65,116
$28,017
$63,675
$1,141
$18,430
$74,423
$393,612
2055
$147,117
$67,080
$28,862
$65,595
$1,175
$18,986
$76,668
$405,483
2056
$151,553
$69,103
$29,732
$67,573
$1,211
$19,558
$78,979
$417,710
2057
$156,122
$71,186
$30,629
$69,610
$1,247
$20,148
$81,361
$430,304
Total
$3,144,533
$1,433,800
$616,905
$1,402,057
T $25,125
$405,811
__ $1,638,724
_ $8,666,956
Source: City of Bend
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Table 5 - Projected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies - Education
FYE
Bend La -Pine
School District
Central
Oregon CC
High Desert
ESD
Total
2026
$38
$5
$1
$44
2027
$78
$10
$2
$90
2028
$111,843
$14,565
$2,263
$128,671
2029
$115,237
$15,007
$2,332
$132,575
2030
$118,732
$15,462
$2,403
$136,597
2031
$122,333
$15,931
$2,475
$140,739
2032
$126,041
$16,414
$2,550
$145,005
2033
$129,861
$16,911
$2,628
$149,400
2034
$133,795
$17,423
$2,707
$153,926
2035
$137,848
$17,951
$2,789
$158,588
2036
$142,022
$18,495
$2,874
$163,390
2037
$146,321
$19,054
$2,961
$168,336
2038
$150,749
$19,631
$3,050
$173,430
2039
$155,310
$20,225
$3,143
$178,677
2040
$160,007
$20,837
$3,238
$184,082
2041
$164,846
$21,467
_
$3,336
$189,649
2042
$169,830
$22,116
$3,436
$195,382
2043
$174,963
$22,784
$3,540
$201,288
2044
$180,251
$23,473
$3,647
$207,371
2045
$185,697
$24,182
$3,758
$213,636
2046
$191,306
$24,913
$3,871
$220,090
2047
$197,084
$25,665
$3,988
$226,737
2048
$203,035
$26,440
$4,108
$233,583
2049
$209,164
$27,238
$4,232
$240,635
2050
$215,477
$28,060
$4,360
$247,898
2051
$221,980
$28,907
$4,492
$255,379
2052
$228,678
$29,779
$4,627
$263,085
2053
$235,577
$30,678
$4,767
$271,022
2054
$242,683
$31,603
$4,911
$279,196
2055
$250,002
$32,556
$5,059
$287,617
2056
$257,540
$33,538
$5,211
$296,289
2057
$265,305
$34,549
$5,368
$305,222
Total
$5,343,632
$695,869
$108,127
$6,147,627
Source: City of Bend
Please refer to the explanation of the schools funding in the preceding section
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Table 6 shows the projected increased revenue to the taxing jurisdictions after termination
of the Plan and tax increment collection by BURA is terminated. These projections are for
FYE 2058.
The frozen base is the assessed value of the Plan Area established by the County Assessor at
the time the Plan is established. Excess value is the increased assessed value in the Plan
Area above the frozen base.
Table 6 - Additional Revenues Obtained after Termination of Tax Increment Financing in FYE
2058 (Year after Termination)
Taxing District
General Government
City of Bend
Deschutes County
County Library
Countywide Law
Enforcement
County Extension
9-1-1
BPRD
Subtotal
Education
From Increment From Frozen Total
Value Base Value
$160,806
$754.45
$161,560
$73,322
$344.00
$73,666
$31,547
$148.01
$31,695
$71,699
$336.39
$72,035
$1,285
$6.03
$1,291
$20,752
$97.36
$20,850
$83,801
$393.17
$84,195
$443,213
$2,079
$445,292
Bend La -Pine School District
$273,264
$1,282.07
$274,546
COCC
$35,586
$166.96
$35,752
High Desert ESD
$5,529
$25.94
$5,555
Subtotal
$314,379
$1,474.96
$315,854
Total
$757,592
$3,554
$761,146
Source: City of Bend
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X. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE
OF TIF/URBAN RENEWAL AREAS
State law limits the percentage of both a municipality's total assessed value and the total
land area that can be contained in an urban renewal area at the time of its establishment to
15% for municipalities over 50,000 in population. As noted below, the frozen base of the
Britta Ridge TIF Area (using assumed FYE 2025 values) is projected to be $269,110. The total
assessed value of properties in the City is $16,125,929,179. The increment of the City's
existing TIF areas is $833,743,768. To get the total percentage of assessed value in TIF areas,
divide the total assessed value of the City minus the increment of the TIF areas by the
frozen base values of the urban renewal areas. Table 7 shows that in Bend, 3.35% of the
City's assessed value is located in TIF areas, which is below the 15% threshold. The City is
considering adopting three new TIF areas in May 2025. Table 7a shows that if all areas
proposed for adoption in May 2025 are created, total TIF areas in the City are below the
15% threshold.
Table 7- Assessed Value Statutory Limit Verification
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Frozen Base
Increment
Juniper Ridge
$13,752,568
$157,422,963
Murphy Crossing
$72,685,192
$65,530,594
Core Area
$443,857,101
$80,495,350
Britta Ridge
$269,110 $
-
TOTAL:
$530,563,971
$303,448,907
Calculation
A. City of Bend Total AV
$16,125,929,719
B. Total Frozen Base of URAs
$530,563,971
C. Total Increment of URAs
$303,448,907
D. Frozen Base as % of City
AV: B/(A-C)
3.35%
Source: City of Send and Deschutes County Assessor, SAL 4c (FYE 2025)
AV — assessed value
Frozen base -- assessed value the urban renewal area at the time it is established
Increment — increased assessed value over the frozen bas
URA —urban renewal area
Table 7a — Assessed Value Statutory Limit Verification —Proposed Districts (May
2025)
Bend Urban Renewal Areas Frozen Base Increment
Juniper Ridge $13,752,568 $157,422,963
Murphy Crossing $72,685,192 $65,530,594
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Core Area
$443,857,101 $80,495,350
Veridian *
$0
Britta Ridge*
$269,110
Century*
$3,559,680
TOTAL:
$534,123,651 $303,448,907
Calculation
A. City of Bend Total AV
$16,125,929,719
B. Total Frozen Base of URAs
$534,123,651
C. Total Increment of LIRAS
$303,448,907
D. Frozen Base as % of
City
AV: B/(A-C)
3.38%
* other recommended Plan Areas
Source: City of Bend and Deschutes County Assessor, SAL 4c (FYi= 2025)
Av assessed value
Frozen base — assessed value the urban renewal area at the time It Is established
Increment — increased assessed value over the frozen bas
URA ••- urban renewal area
The Britta Ridge TIF Area contains 6.16 acres. There are 1,640.12 acres in other TIF areas in
the City. The City contains 21,315.8 acres. 7.70% of the City's acreage is located in TIF areas,
which is below the 15% threshold. The City is considering adopting three new TIF areas in
May 2025. Table 8a shows that if all areas proposed for adoption in May 2025 are created,
total TIF areas in the City are below the 15% threshold.
Table 8- Acreage Statutory Limit Verification
Bend Urban Renewal Areas Acreage
Juniper Ridge
721.95
Murphy Crossing
275.15
Core Area
637.16
Britta Ridge
6.16
Total
1,640.42
City of Bend
21,315.80
URA as % of City of Bend
7.70%
Source: City of Bend
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Table 8a -- Acreage Statutory Limit Verification -- Proposed Districts (May 2025)
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Acreage
Juniper Ridge
721.95
Murphy Crossing
275.15
Core Area
637.16
Veridian
2.81
Britto Ridge*
6.16
Century*
9.20
Total
1,652.43
City of Bend
21,315.80
URA as % of City of Bend
7.75%
XI. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND
IMPACTS ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES
This section of the Report describes existing conditions within the Plan Area Area and
documents the occurrence of "blighted areas," as defined by ORS 457.010(1).
A. Physical Conditions
I. Land Use
The Plan Area measures 6.16 total acres in size. The Area consists of vacant, undeveloped,
privately owned land and adjacent rights -of -way.
2. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designations
The Areas is zoned Mixed Employment (ME) and designated Mixed Employment (ME) in the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. Topography
The Plan Area is in irregular shape and has varying topography with elevation changes up to
25 feet. Steeper slopes exist on the north side of the area, the east side of the area, and the
mound on the central/south portion of the area. The area will require strategic placement
of developed structures and the use of retaining walls so the site can be developed in
accordance with the Bend Development Code to provide accessible connections to required
site elements, along with abutting streets and rights -of -way.
B. infrastructure
This section identifies the existing conditions in the Plan Area to assist in establishing blight
in the ordinance adopting the Plan. This does not mean that all of these projects are
included as projects to be undertaken in the Plan. The specific projects that are included in
the Plan are listed in Section II of this Report.
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1. Transportation
The Plan Area abuts Halfway Road and Britta Street. Britta Street is the proposed frontage.
This street is designated as collector in the Bend Transportation System Plan ("TSP"). A
residential development has been approved by the City in land use permit PLSPR20211127.
This approved development is anticipated to be assisted by the Project in the Plan. This
development will dedicate adequate right-of-way, and the improve the street to meet the
City transportations standards. The proposed development will construct the boundary
street improvements of Britta Street and Halfway Road in accordance with land -use permit
PLSPR20211127.
There is presently no public pedestrian pathway on the site. There is presently no interior
transportation system that provides multimodal access from Britta Street and Halfway Road
to the eastern and southern boundaries of the site.
2. Other Utilities
The water, sewer, and storm infrastructure are available within surrounding streets/areas
and are adequate to serve the site. As stated in permits PLLD20211128 / PLVAR20211129 /
PLMISC20220384, approved by the City, the developer is proposing to connect to a 8-inch
gravity sewer main from manhole CMHO12251 north to the intersection of Halfway Road
and Britta Street, and then east in Halfway Road so that area can be served by a lateral that
meets City of Bend standards. The development is also proposing to install an 8-inch water
main within Halfway Road to service the plan area or provide a future opportunity to loop
the water system in conformance with the City of Bend Standards. Public utility
improvements are required for the development of this site. All proposed improvements
are conceptual at this time. These improvements must conform to the City of Bend
Standard and Specifications and will be reviewed by the City.
C. Social Conditions
The Plan Area has no existing residents. The City of Bend needs an additional 8,500
residential units across all income ranges by 20305 to accommodate the underproduction
for existing need and 15,000 new residents.6 Building more housing units with emphasis on
encouraging more affordable housing options are high priorities within the City according to
both community statements and City Council 2023-2025 Goals.
The Plan Area is in Block Group 2 in Census Tract 11.02 in the City of Bend. Tables 9 through
13 show the social conditions for this block group.
Table 9 - Race in Block Group 2
s Oregon Housing Needs Analysis, 2025
e Portland State University, Population Projects 2030
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Race Number Percent
White alone 1,691 81%
Black or African American alone 26 1%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 16 1%
Asian alone 0 0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 0%
Some other race alone 59 3%
Two or more races 300 14%
TOTAL 2,092 100•/0
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 10 - Age in the Block Group 2
Age
Number
Percent
Under 5 years
75
4%
5 to 9 years
7
0%
10 to 14 years
g
0
15 to 17 years
34
2%
18 to 24 years
324
15%
25 to 34 years
554
26%
35 to 44 years
244
12%
45 to 54 years
285
14%
55 to 64 years
361
17%
65 to 74 years
90
4%
75 to 84 years
57
3%
85 years and over
52
2%
TOTAL
2,092
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 11- Educational Attainment for Population 25 years and Over in the Block Group 2
Educational Attainment Number Percent
Less than high school
95
6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
210
13%
Some college
557
34%
Associate's degree
90
5%
Bachelor's degree
460
28%
Master's degree
114
7%
Professional school degree
82
5%
Doctorate degree
35
2%
TOTAL
1,643
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
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Table 12 - Travel Time to Work in Block Group 2
Travel Time
Number
Percent
Less than 10 minutes
179
22%
10 to 19 minutes
546
68%
20 to 29 minutes
16
2%
30 to 34 minutes
45
6%
35 to 59 minutes
6
1%
60 or more minutes
6
1%
TOTAL
798
100%
Source; American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 13 — Means of Transportation to Work in Block Group 2
Means of Transportation
Number
Percent
Drove alone
710
89%
Carpooling
41
5%
Using Public Transportation
12
2%
Bicycling
0
0%
Walking
5
1%
Working at home
30
4%
TOTAL
798
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
D. Economic Conditions
1. Taxable Value of Property within the Plan Area
The estimated total assessed value from the Deschutes County Department of Assessment
and Taxation for FYE 2025 is $269,110. The Area is zoned Mixed Employment (ME) and is
presently vacant. The Area previously included a single -unit home, a use that is not
permitted in the ME zone. The home has since been demolished. With a consistent lack of
development, the Area has diminished taxable value reducing overall tax receipts in
comparison to adjacent areas thereby not contributing its fair share to the overall tax base
of the City. The result is stagnant and unproductive use of land resulting in taxable value
$2.9 million less per acre than adjacent parcels.
E. Impact on Municipal Services
The fiscal impact of tax increment financing on taxing districts that levy taxes within the
Plan Area (affected taxing districts) is described in Section VII of this Report. This subsection
discusses the fiscal impacts resulting from potential increases in demand for municipal
services.
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The projects in the Plan are for development assistance to assist in the development of
housing units in the Area and administration of this Plan.
The development to be supported by the Projects in this Plan is new residential units in the
Plan Area, approved by the City under planning application number PLSPR20211127. The
Area is within the City limits, and the approved development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations, and the City has anticipated the need to
provide services to the Area. As the development will be new construction, it will be
constructed to current building codes, which will aid in the needs for fire protection and
lessen the burden on fire response.
The financial impacts from tax increment collections will be countered by housing
production and, in the future, adding future increased increases in assessed value to the tax
bases for all taxing jurisdictions, including the City.
XI1. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH PLAN AREA IN THE PLAN
The reason for selecting the Plan Area is to fund development assistance necessary to cure
blight within the Plan Area. The development assistance will support providing more market
rate and workforce affordable housing units as identified in Bend's Housing Needs Analysis
and the Oregon Housing Needs Assessment 2025 Methodology, contributing to the health,
safety and welfare of Bend residents. The Plan Area is vacant, does not have adequate
development of streets and other rights of way or utilities, and has not been developed
commensurate with surrounding lands.
XIII. RELOCATION REPORT
There is no relocation report required for the Plan. No specific acquisitions that would result
in relocation benefits have been identified. However, if property is acquired that requires
relocation, the Agency will comply with applicable relocation requirements.
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Century
Tax Increment Finance Plan
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW
NOT ADOPTED
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CITY OF BEND
BUILDING ON OUR PAST
SERVING THE PRESENT
SHAPING BEND'S FUTURE
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Mayor
Melanie Kebler
Mayor Pro tem
Megan Perkins
City Council
Gina Franzosa
Aries Mendez
Mike Riley
Megan Norris
Steve Platt
Planning Commission
Margo Clinton, Chair
Scott Winters, Vice -Chair
Bob Gressens
Suzanne Johannsen
John LaMotte
Erin Ludden
Nathan Nelson
Steve Platt, Council Liaison
City Manager
Eric King
City Finance Director
Samantha Nelson
City Attorney
Ian Leitheiser
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Elizabeth Oshel
Real Estate Director
Matt Stuart
Urban Renewal Manager
Jonathan Taylor
Planning Manager
Ren6e Brooke
Housing Manager
Racheal Baker
Bend Urban Renewal Agency
Mike Riley, Chair
Gina Franzosa, Vice -Chair
Ariel Mendeza
Megan Noris
Steve Platt
Melanie Kebler
Megan Perkins
Core Area Advisory Board
Corie Harlan, Chair
Dale VanValkenburg, Vice -Chair
Dawn Cofer
Hank Kamakaala
James Teeter
Jeff Baker
John Fischer
John Heylin
Katherine Austin
Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board
Gary North, Chair
DaWayne Judd, Vice -Chair
Briana Manfrass
Jenn Lynch
Jillian Taylor
Mark Kroncke
Petra Oroslanova
Ryan Andrews
Tierney Booker
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Mandy Dalrymple
Alison Hohengarten
Ian Karasz
Tony Levison
Isabel Mikovich
Richard Reese
Helen Silfven
Heather Simmons
Geoff Wall
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
DEFINITIONS
4
II.
INTRODUCTION
6
Ili.
MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS
8
IV.
PLAN GOALS
9
V.
TIF AREA PROJECT CATEGORIES
11
VI.
TIF AREA PROJECTS
11
VII.
AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
12
Vlll.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
12
IX.
RELOCATION METHODS
13
X.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OF PLAN
13
Xl.
ANNUAL REPORT
13
XII.
RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES
13
XIII.
PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
20
I. DEFINITIONS
"Agency" or "BURA" means the Bend Urban Renewal Agency. The Agency is responsible for
administration of this Century TIF Plan and other TIF plans previously adopted in the City of
Bend.
"Annual report" is the report required by ORS 457.460 that is filed with the City of Bend and
distributed to the taxing districts.
"Area" or "TIF Area" or "Plan Area" means the tax increment finance area established for this
Plan pursuant to ORS chapter 457, and described in Section XIII of the Plan, below, including the
properties and rights -of -way located therein.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the area median income as determined by the most
recent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Bend
Metropolitan Statistical Area at the time of the household's application for housing.
"Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(a-i) and identified in the ordinance adopting a TIF plan.
"Board of Commissioners" means the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
"City" means the City of Bend, Oregon.
"City Council" or "Council" means the Bend City Council.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Bend Comprehensive Plan and its implementing
ordinances, policies, and standards.
"County" means Deschutes County, Oregon.
"Fiscal year" or "FYE" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30.
"Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured, and
utility values within a TIF area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the
assessed value after the adoption of a TIF area plan.
"Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement from the assessor (frozen
base).
"Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a
plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or
refinance existing indebtedness. The maximum indebtedness for this Plan is $49,613,485.
"More Affordable Housing" is housing that is rented at rates equal to or less than 30% of
household income to households earning 90% of area median income (AMI) or less. It assumes
housing is available to residents at a range of incomes, at or below 90 percent of AMI.
"Municipality" means any county or any city in the state of Oregon.
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"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to urban
renewal.
"Plan" or "Century TIF Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the adopted plan for the TIF Area pursuant to
ORS chapter 457.
"Planning Commission" means the Bend Planning Commission.
"Policy" means the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth adopted by BURA Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024.
"Policy Justification" means a document with an analysis of the local housing and employment
market for the City of Bend used to establish policy parameters for the Tax Increment
Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth.
"Project(s)" or "TIF Project(s)" means any work or undertaking carried out under the Century
TIF Plan.
"Report Accompanying Century TIF Plan" or "Report" means the official report that
accompanies the Century TIF Plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470.
"Tax increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement.
"Tax increment finance area" or "TIF area" means a blighted area included in a TIF plan.
"Tax increment finance area plan" or "TIF plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or
modified from time to time, for one or more TIF areas, as provided in ORS 457.
"Tax increment finance area project(s)" or "TIF area project(s)" or "project(s)" means any work
or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 and ORS 457.180 in a TIF area.
"Tax increment finance area report" or "report" means the official report that accompanies the
TIF plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Tax increment finance" or "tax increment financing" or "TIF" means the funds that are
associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of a TIF plan.
"Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to renewal TIF area due to
increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area.
"UGB" means urban growth boundary.
"Urban Renewal" means the statutory authority provided in ORS 457. In this Plan it is
synonymous with TIF.
Note on language: This Plan, wherever applicable and permissible, uses the term Tax Increment
Finance or TIF rather than "urban renewal'. The term TIF is used consistently in other parts of
the nation and does not evoke past practices of other urban renewal agencies throughout the
country wherein minorities and vulnerable populations were displaced to clear the way for
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redevelopment. This Plan aims to avoid those connotations and has been created with
intention to avoid those outcomes. Utilizing the term TIF does not affect the statutory authority
of ORS 457, as it relates to this Plan.
II. INTRODUCTION
This Century TIF Plan was developed for the Bend City Council based on the Policy for Tax
Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth adopted by BURA
Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024, to support the development of new multi -unit housing
with minimum numbers of more affordable units by providing development assistance in
existing or through the creation of new TIF areas. The Policy was developed with input from
BURA and the City advisory bodies — Core Area Advisory Board, Bend Economic Development
Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. This Plan was developed with
public input at BURA meetings, a Planning Commission meeting, and meetings of the Bend City
Council. This Plan will go into effect following adoption by the City Council.
The Bend Urban Renewal Agency's Policy Justification for the Policy noted:
Bend has a very low residential vacancy rate and many households are spending more
than 30% of their household income on housing costs. An average individual/household
would need to make $72,000 to not be cost burden to afford current market rent.
Currently, 81% of occupations in the Bend Redmond MSA cannot adequately support
market rate rent on a single income. Those making $43,000 or less account for nearly
50% of total employment. The number of Bend households that cannot adequately
afford market rate rent is 45%.1
Providing incentives for housing affordability starting at 90% area median income for multi-
unit rental units, with additional incentives for developments meeting certain energy
efficiency and supplier diversity criteria, will assist in meeting the City of Bend's affordable
housing and other Council goals.
The City of Bend currently incentivizes housing affordable to households making 60% and
80% AM or less through its Non -Profit and Qualifying Rental Property Tax Exemptions. This
Plan and Projects incentivize creation of additional units of market rate housing integrated
with units that are affordable to households making 90% AMI or less.
ORS chapter 457 allows for the use of tax increment revenues, a financing source that is unique
to TIF areas, to fund projects within a specific boundary. Tax increment revenues - the amount
of property taxes generated by the increase in total assessed values within a TIF area from the
time an area is first established - are used to repay borrowed funds or meet contractual
obligations. The borrowed funds and contractual obligations fund projects within an area that
meet the goals of the plan and cannot exceed the maximum indebtedness amount set by a TIF
plan.
'Bend Urban Renewal Policy Justification for the Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth, presented on August 7, 2024
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The purpose of a TIF area is to improve specific areas of a municipality that are poorly
developed or underdeveloped, called blighted areas in ORS chapter 457. These areas can
have property that is undeveloped or underdeveloped, old or deteriorated buildings, streets
and utilities in poor condition, a complete lack of streets and utilities altogether, or other
obstacles to development. In general, TIF area projects funded with tax increment can
include construction or improvement of streets, utilities, and other public facilities,
assistance for development, rehabilitation or redevelopment of property, and improvements
to public spaces.
The Bend Urban Renewal Agency's Policy provides for the creation of TIF areas consisting of
a single or small number of tax lots in the City currently not included in an existing tax
increment area to support construction of new housing that includes More Affordable
Housing, for households earning 90% AM or less. The development assistance for the
project in the new TIF area may consist of a rebate of a portion of the tax increment to the
property owner in exchange for restricting a minimum percentage of units available to
households earning 90% AMI or less at rents affordable to those households, and agreeing to
limit annual rent increases to lower than the maximum rental increases allowed under ORS
90.323 for those rent -restricted units. The actual rebate amount and number of affordable
units in the development will be set in an agreement between BURA and the property owner
and based on the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth, consistent with the provisions of this Plan.
This Plan will support the development of housing that includes More Affordable Units and
the other requirements of the Policy, in an area known as Century, shown in Figure 1.
The Plan reflects input from the community received at public meetings at the Agency and
hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council.
The Plan is anticipated to last 32 years, resulting in 30 years of tax increment collection.
The Plan is to be administered by the Agency. Substantial amendments to the Plan must be
approved by City Council as outlined in Section VII of this Plan. All amendments to the Plan are
to be listed numerically on the inside over of the front page of the Plan and then incorporated
into the Plan, document and noted by footnote with an amendment number and adoption
date.
The relationship between the sections of the Plan and the ORS 457.085 requirements is shown
in Table 1. The specific reference in the table below is the section of this Plan that primarily
addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Plan that also address
the noted statute.
Table 1- Statutory References
Statutory Requirement Plan Section
ORS 457.085(2)(a) V, VI
ORS 457.085(2)(b) V, VI
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ORS 457.085(2)(c)
Xill
XII
ORS 457.085(2)(d)
ORS 457.085(2)(e)
XI
ORS 457.085(2)(f)
IX
Vlll
ORS 457.085(2)(g)
ORS 457.085(2)(h)
III
ORS 457.085(2)(1)
VII
A. TIFArea Overview
The Century TIF Plan Area, shown in Figure 1, consists of approximately 9.2 total acres.
This TIF Area meets the definition of a blighted area due to its infrastructure deficiencies,
including inadequate streets and rights -of -way, undeveloped status resulting in unproductive
land that is potentially useful and valuable for contributing to the public health, safety, and
welfare as the location of new housing units, and impaired investments. These blight conditions
are specifically cited in the ordnance adopting the Plan and described in detail in the Report
accompanying the Plan.
The Report contains the information required by ORS 457.087, including:
• A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area;
• The expected impact of the Plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services;
• Reasons for selection of the Area;
• The relationship between each Project to be undertaken and the existing conditions;
• The estimated total cost of each Project and the source(s) of funds to pay such costs;
• The estimated completion date of each Project;
• The estimated amount of funds required in the Area and the anticipated year in which
the debt will be retired;
• A financial analysis of the Plan;
• A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing upon
all entities levying taxes upon property in the Area; and
• A relocation report.
III. MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS
Maximum indebtedness is a legal term for the total amount of money that can be spent on
projects, programs, and administration throughout the life of the Plan. The maximum amount
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of indebtedness that may be issued or incurred under the Plan, based upon good faith
estimates of the scope and costs of projects in the Plan and the schedule for their completion,
is $49,613,485 (Forty Nine Million, Six Hundred and Thirteen Thousand, Four Hundred and
Eighty Five Dollars.) This amount is the principal of such indebtedness and does not include
interest or indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance existing indebtedness, or interest
earned on bond proceeds, if any. The projects under this plan are not anticipated to be
financed through bonds, but primarily through rebate of property taxes paid.
IV. PLAN GOALS
The goals of the Plan represent its basic intent and purpose. The TIF Projects identified in
Sections V and VI of the Plan are specific means of meeting the goals. The goals will be pursued
as economically as is feasible and at the discretion of the Agency.
A. Housing Development
To increase the supply of housing by providing financial incentives for the development
of housing in the City of Bend.
B. Encourage More Affordable Housing
To increase the supply of more affordable housing options by providing financial
incentives for the development of more affordable housing in the City of Bend.
C. Encourage Energy Efficiency Housing
To increase the number of energy -efficient certified housing projects by providing
financial incentives for the utilization of energy efficiency standards in the construction
of housing projects that lower overall housing costs for households and reduce carbon
emissions.
D. Administration.
To provide administrative support for the implementation of the Plan.
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Figure 1 —Century TIF Area
Source; City of Bend
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V. TIF AREA PROJECT CATEGORIES
To support the Plan Goals described in the previous section, the Projects within the Area fall
into the following categories:
A. Housing Development and Development Incentives, Partnership, and Support
B. Plan Administration, Implementation, Reporting, and Support
VI. TIF AREA PROJECTS
The Projects authorized by the Plan are:
A. Housing Development and Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support
This Project will provide incentives for the development of housing units and More Affordable
Housing in the Plan Area. The development to be supported by this Project are for a multi -unit
housing development and associated site improvements at 1081 SW Mt Bachelor Drive,
approved by the City of Bend under application number PLSPR20211160, and a project
consisting of two buildings for residential / mixed -use development on two tax lots and
associated site improvements, approved by the City of Bend under application number
PLSPR20230367, as such applications may be modified, consistent with the goals of this Plan.
Incentives may be in the form of either an annual tax increment reimbursement payment over
a specified period and/or payment of City development fees associated with the proposed
development project (i.e., system development charges) ("Assistance"). The form of Assistance
for any Project will be determined through a development agreement with the developer of the
housing that stipulates the amount and timing of the development and the amount and timing
of the incentive.
BURA staff will conduct pre -development meetings with a developer of property within the
Area to identify the financing needs of the site. Staff will recommend a financing package not to
exceed the maximum indebtedness to the Agency that will contain recommendations on the
appropriate length of incentive through negotiations with the developer for the development
of the housing units. A development agreement, approved by the Agency will set out the
method of providing the Assistance to the eligible project and a commitment by the developer
owner for providing the required More Affordable Units. A guideline for the amount of
Assistance is provided in the Report accompanying the Plan.
B. Plan Administration, implementation, Reporting, and Support
The Agency may provide administration of the Plan including but not limited to staff support,
legal counsel assistance, review of annual payments, financial statements, budget preparation,
and annual reports pursuant to ORS 457.460.
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VII. AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
The Plan may be amended as described in this section.
A. Substantial Amendments
Substantial Amendments, in accordance with ORS 457.085(2)(i), shall require the same
notice, hearing, and approval procedure required of the original Plan under ORS
457.095, including public involvement, consultation with taxing districts, presentation
to BURA, the Planning Commission, and adoption by the City Council by non -
emergency ordinance after a hearing. Notice of such hearing shall be provided to
individuals or households within the City, as required by ORS 457.120.
Substantial Amendments shall be processed in accordance with ORS 457.095 and
457.220.
Substantial Amendments are amendments that:
1. Add land to the Area, representing more than 1% of the existing area of the Area; z
or
2. Increase the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued or incurred under
the Plan.
B. Minor Amendments
Minor Amendments are amendments that are not Substantial Amendments as defined
in this Plan and in ORS chapter 457. Minor Amendments require approval by BURA by
resolution.
The projects proposed in the Plan and Report are organized by project categories. If
BURA determines that the allocation of funds within a project category should be
adjusted based on needs within the Area, it may do so through a Minor Amendments
VIII. PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
Property acquisition and disposition are not eligible activities under the Plan.
2 Unless otherwise permitted by state law, no land equal to more than 20 percent of the total land area of
the original Plan shall be added to the urban renewal area by amendments, and the aggregate amount of
all amendments increasing the maximum indebtedness may not exceed 20 percent of the Plan's initial
maximum indebtedness, as adjusted, as provided by law, with increases beyond that amount requiring
concurrence as stated in ORS 457.
s Project costs may be impacted by grants, timing, cost savings, inflation, or other external forces
unanticipated at this time but which may occur over the 32-year life of this Area.
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IX. RELOCATION METHODS
There are no persons living in or business situated in the Plan Area, therefore relocation is not
part of this Plan.
X. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OF PLAN
Tax increment financing consists of using annual tax increment revenues to make payments on
debt, usually in the form of bank loans or revenue bonds, or contractual obligations for TIF
projects under a TIF plan.
Tax increment revenues are the revenue received from increases in property taxes based on
the increase in assessed value within a TIF area over the total assessed value from the time a
plan is adopted. Increment does not include property taxes levied to pay for General Obligation
(GO) bonds and local option levies.
A. General description of the proposed financing method
The Plan will be financed using tax increment revenues. Revenues obtained by the Agency will
be used to pay or repay the costs, expenses, advancements, and indebtedness incurred in
planning and undertaking project activities, and otherwise exercising any of the powers granted
by ORS Chapter 457 in connection with the planning and implementation of this Plan, including
preparation of the Plan. No bonds will be issued to finance the activities in the Plan.
B. Tax increment financing
The Plan may be financed, in whole or in part, by tax increment revenues allocated to BURA, as
provided in ORS Chapter 457. The ad valorem taxes, if any, levied by a taxing district in which all
or a portion of the Area is located, shall be divided as provided in Section 1c, Article IX of the
Oregon Constitution, and ORS 457.440. Amounts collected pursuant to ORS 457.440 shall be
deposited into the unsegregated tax collections account and distributed to BURA based upon
the distribution schedule established under ORS 311.390.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction find any work, clause, sentence, section or part of this
Plan to be invalid, the remaining words, clauses, sentences, sections or parts shall be
unaffected by such findings and shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Plan.
XI. ANNUAL REPORT
BURA shall file an Annual Report in compliance with ORS 457.460.
XII. RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES
ORS 457.085 requires that the Plan describe the relationship of the plan to definite local
objectives regarding appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation, public
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utilities, telecommunications utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public
improvements. This section provides that analysis. Relevant local planning and development
objectives are set out in the Bend Comprehensive Plan, Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board Strategic Plan, and the Bend Development Code. This section describes the purpose and
intent of these plans, the main applicable goals and policies within each plan, and an
explanation of how this Plan conforms to the applicable goals and policies.
The numbering of the goals and policies within this section reflects the numbering that occurs
in the original document. The language from the original document is in italics.
All of the land in the Area is designated Mixed Use Urban (MU) in the Comprehensive Plan, and
zoned Mixed Use Urban in the Bend Development Code. Allowed land uses, maximum
densities, and building requirements for all land in the Area are governed by the Bend
Development Code, as described in subsection C of this Section X111.
A. Bend Comprehensive Plan
The analysis of how the Plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plan covers the most relevant
sections, but may not cover every section of the Comprehensive Plan that relates to the Plan.
If the Comprehensive Plan policies identified in the Plan are updated in the future, this
document will automatically incorporate those updates without the Plan having to be formally
amended. If a Substantial Amendment is completed in the future, this section of the Plan
should be updated at that point.
Below are applicable Comprehensive Plan policies and statements of how the Plan conforms to
these Comprehensive Plan policies.
Chapter Citizen Involvement
Policies
1-4 The City and special districts shall work toward the most efficient and economical method
for providing their services within the UGB.
1-7 The City will encourage compact development and the integration of land uses within the
Urban Growth Boundary to reduce trips, vehicle miles traveled, and facilitate non -
automobile travel.
1-8 The City and county will encourage infill and redevelopment of appropriate areas within
the Bend Central Core, Opportunity Areas and Transit Corridors.
1-15 The City shall continue to use advisory committees in their planning process, members of
which are selected by on open process, and who are widely representative of the
community.
1-16 The City will use other mechanisms, such as, but not limited to, meetings with
neighborhood groups, planning commission hearings, design workshops, and public
forums, to provide an opportunity for all the citizens of the area to participate in the
planning process.
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Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 1 Citizen Involvement as there has been extensive
citizen involvement in the preparation of the Plan and all related BURA policies. The Plan and
Project support compact development within the Urban Growth Boundary by supporting
residential development in the Mixed -Use Urban (MU) zone, near residential and commercial
uses. The Area is in an Opportunity Area and Transit Corridor as identified in Figure 11-1 of the
Comprehensive Plan, and the identified Project supports infill development on currently
undeveloped lots.
Over twenty-five opportunities for public involvement were provided in the course of
development the Policy supporting this Plan. In this process, the Bend Economic Development
Advisory Board, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Core Area Advisory Board, the
Bend Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development of Central Oregon, and a round table of
housing developers provided input on development of the Policy supported by this Plan.
Specific to public involvement in this Plan, BURA, the Planning Commission, and the City Council
all held public meetings regarding this Plan, at which public comment was accepted, prior to
the adoption of this TIF Plan and Report.
Chapter 5 Housing
Policies
5-7 The City will continue to create incentives for and remove barriers to development of a
variety of housing types in all residential zones, consistent with the density ranges and
housing types allowed in the zones. This policy is intended to implement the City's
obligation under the State Housing Goal to "encourage the availability of adequate
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels which are
commensurate with the financial capabilities of Oregon households and allow for
flexibility of housing location, type, and density".
5-18 The City will assist in identifying, obtaining and leveraging funding sources for the
development of new housing for very low, low, and moderate - income residents, as
determined by appropriate percentages of Area Median Family income in the Housing
Needs Assessment.
5-31 Residential areas will offer a wide variety of housing types in locations best suited to a
range of housing types, needs and preferences.
5-38 Medium -and high -density residential developments should have good access to transit, K-
12 public schools where possible, commercial services, employment and public open
space to provide the maximum access to the highest concentrations of population.
Policy 5-20 defines affordable, in the case of dwelling units offered for rent, as housing for
which the rent and utilities constitute no more than 30 percent of such gross annual
household income for a family at 60% of the area median income, based upon most recent
HUD Income Limits for the Bend MSA. Policy 5-20 provides that other programs or policies
can specify other levels of affordability.
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Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 5 Housing as the Housing Development and
Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support Project will encourage the development of
housing for households earning 90% AMI or less, along with market rate units, meeting housing
needs identified in the Oregon Housing Needs 2025 Methodology for the Bend UGB, supporting
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and Policy 5-20 to provide affordability at additional
income levels. The Area is within an Opportunity Zone and within or near a Transit Corridor
identified in the Comprehensive Plan, and has access to transit, K-12 public schools, commercial
services, employment, and public open space. Other significant uses in the area include the
public Cascade Middle School, private 7 Peaks School, and the public Skyline Sports Complex.
The Deschutes River, with public trails and parks including Riverbend Park and Farewell Bend
Park are located in close proximity to the east. The Area is in a Mixed -Use Urban (MU) zone
surrounded by properties developed with commercial and a mix of housing types and densities.
Surrounding properties are zoned Mixed Use Urban (MU) to the north, Residential Standard
Density (RS) to the east, Medium Density Residential (RM) to the west, and Light Commercial
(CL) to the South.
Chapter 6 Economy
6-24 Mixed -use development may be regulated through one or more plan designations and
zoning districts to encourage the development of a mix of employment, or a mix of
employment and residential uses
6-25 The city will encourage vertical mixed -use development in commercial and Mixed Use
Urban zones, especially where those occur within the Central Core, Opportunity Areas
and along transit corridors.
6-26 The City will encourage development and redevelopment in commercial corridors that is
transit -supportive and offers safe and convenient access and connections for all
transportation modes.
6-30 The City sholl strive to retain and enhance desirable existing commercial areas and
encourage property owners' efforts to rehabilitate or redevelop older commercial areas.
6-43 The City will work with public agencies and community partners to support solutions for
houselessness. This includes finding ways to keep people in their homes, provide
temporary transitional housing, increase the availability of affordable housing, and
provide flexible shelter and housing options for people experiencing hardships due to
economic instability and other legitimate reasons.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 6 Economy as there are projects, programs, and
expenditures identified for Housing Development and Development Incentives, Partnership,
and Support that will encourage vertical residential uses along transit corridors.
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Chapter 11: Growth Management
Mixed Use Urban Districts
11-1 The City will encourage compact development and the integration of land uses within the
Urban Growth Boundary to reduce trips, vehicle miles traveled, and facilitate non -
automobile travel.
11-2: The City will encourage infill and redevelopment of appropriate areas within Bend's
Central Core, Opportunity Areas and transit corridors.
11-3 The City will ensure that development of large blocks of vacant land makes efficient use
of land, meets the city's housing and employment needs, and enhances the community.
11-4 Streets in the Centers and Corridors, Employment Districts, Neighborhoods, and
Opportunity Sites will have the appropriate types of pedestrian, biking, and transit scale
amenities to ensure safety, access, and mobility.
11-6 Medium and high -density residential development should have good access to transit, K-
12 public schools where possible, commercial services, employment and public open
space to provide the maximum access to highest concentrations of population.
11-10 The City shall continue to explore Mixed Use Urban zoning as one of the land use
patterns that will promote fewer vehicle trips and shorter trip lengths.
11-12 The City shall explore incentives for re -development of existing commercial strips in
order to help reduce the need to expand the Urban Growth Boundary.
11-12 The City shall explore incentives for re -development of existing commercial strips in
order to help reduce the need to expand the Urban Growth Boundary.
11-23 The City will encourage development and redevelopment in commercial corridors that is
transit -supportive and offers safe and convenient access and connections for all modes.
11-24 The City will encourage vertical Mixed Use Urban development in commercial and Mixed
Use Urban zones, especially where those occur within the Central Core, Opportunity
Areas and along transit corridors.
11-26 New commercially designated areas are encouraged to develop with mixed -use centers
to include housing, open space, commercial development, and other employment uses.
11-27 The City will encourage development and redevelopment in commercial corridors that is
transit -supportive and offers safe and convenient access and connections for all modes.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 11 Growth Management as there are projects,
programs, and expenditures identified for encouraging compact development, infill and
redevelopment, making efficient use of large blocks of vacant land that meet's the City's
housing need, and encouraging development and redevelopment in commercial corridors that
is transit -supportive, and offers access and connections for all modes in the Area. To the extent
not provided by the existing transportation improvements, the development supported by this
Plan will be required to make infrastructure improvements as set out in the Bend Development
Cade.
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8. Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Strategic Plan
The Bend Municipal Code requires the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) to
create a three-year strategic plan, identifying projects and guiding the work of the city's nine -
member board as it seeks to:
• Advocate: Provide input into City policy and procedures from a private sector
perspective.
• Facilitate: Broker entrepreneurial support among existing community resources.
• Market: Brand and guide marketing efforts of Bend as "Open for Business."
• Coordinate: Organize and oversee City resources applied to economic development.
The following goal and strategy from the 2022-2024 BEDAB Strategic Plan is directly related to
Goal 2• Monitor and provide input on other relevant City policies relating to economic
development
• Support policies that provide for a spectrum of workforce housing opportunities
Finding: The Plan conforms to the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Strategic Plan
as for the Project will create additional market rate and 90% AM housing units in the Area,
supporting the Bend workforce.
C. Bend Development Code
The Projects in the Area supported by the Plan conform to the zoning in the Bend Development
Code, including maximum densities and building requirements, as demonstrated by the City of
Bend approval of planning applications for the housing developments that may be supported by
the Projects of this Plan, and those provisions of the Bend Development Code are incorporated
by reference herein. The entirety of the area is zoned Mixed Use Urban (MU). Multi -unit
residential developments are permitted outright in the MU zone.
As the Bend Development Code is updated, the references to the Bend Development Code in
this document will be deemed to incorporate those updates without the Plan having to be
formally amended. If a Substantial Amendment to this Plan is completed in the future, this
section will be updated to match the current zoning designations. The provisions of the Bend
Development Code in effect at the time of development approval will apply for any
development assisted by this Plan.
8.2 — MIXED -USE ZONING DISTRICTS
Bend Development Code Section 2.3.100 Purpose and Applicability
The Mixed -Use Urban (MU) Zone is intended to provide opportunities for vibrant mixed -use
centers and districts in areas with high -quality connectivity to and within the area. It is intended
to allow for a denser level of development of a variety of commercial and residential uses than
in surrounding areas with an emphasis on retail and entertainment uses at the street level. It is
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intended to provide for development that is supportive of transit by encouraging a pedestrian -
friendly environment.
Finding: The Plan conforms to the Bend Development Code as the Projects and expenditures
proposed in the Plan conform to the requirements in the Bend Development Code and support
the types of uses allowed in the zoning present in the Area. The Project will support
development of multi -unit residential developments that the City has approved following
planning review. These developments will be required to comply with the provisions of BDC
Chapter 3.4, Public Improvement Standards, and other provisions of the Bend Development
Code to provide sufficient public infrastructure to serve the development. The proposal
includes the build -out of the undeveloped sites, in a generally developed area.
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XII1. PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OT 4 OF MOUNT BACHELOR VILLAGE, RECORDED MARCH 22, 2002 IN CABINET F, PAGE 61, CITY
OF BEND, DESCHUTES COUNTY OREGON.
TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF VACATED REED MARKET ROAD THAT INURED TO SAID
PROPERTY BY ORDINANCE NS-1836, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 IN INSTRUMENT NO. 2002-
48277, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE TRACT CONVEYED PER WARRANTY
DEED RECORDED ON AUGUST 21, 1987 IN BOOK 150, PAGE 0762 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN THE
OFFICE OF THE DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK WHICH BEARS NORTH 42043'02" WEST A DISTANCE
OF 732.81 FEET FROM THE SOUTH ONE -QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE ALONG
THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT THE FOLLOWING ONE (1) CURVE AND ONE (1) COURSE:
338.98 FEET ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT WITH A RADIUS OF 371.04 FEET, THE CHORD OF
WHICH BEARS SOUTH 80045'S3" EAST A DISTANCE OF 327.32 FEET; NORTH 73°03'46" EAST A
DISTANCE OF 174.93 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS SOUTH 73°03'46" WEST A DISTANCE OF
80.49 FEET FROM ABOVE POINT A: THENCE LEAVING THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID TRACT
57.17 FEET ALONG A NON -TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 74.00 FEET, THE
CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 25°50'33" WEST A DISTANCE OF 55.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH
78006'33" WEST A DISTANCE OF 214.21 FEET; THENCE 243.13 FEET ALONG A NON -TANGENT
CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 250.00 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS NORTH
74001'40" WEST A DISTANCE OF 233.66 FEET; THENCE NORTH 46-10-02" WEST A DISTANCE OF
44.28 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05"14'25" EAST A DISTANCE OF 0.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, THE TERMINUS OF THIS DESCRIPTION.
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EXHIBIT A
Century Tax Increment Finance Plan - Report
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW
NOT ADOPTED
CITY OF BEND
BUILDING ON OUR PAST
SERVING THE PRESENT
SHAPING BEND'S FUTURE
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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Mayor
Bend Urban Renewal Agency
Melanie Kebler
Mike, Riley, Chair
Gina Franzosa, Vice -Chair
Mayor Pro tem
Ariel Mendez
Megan Perkins
Megan Noris
City Council
Steve Platt
Gina Franzosa
Melanie Kebler
Ariel Mendez
Megan Perkins
Mike Riley
Core Area Advisory Board
Megan Norris
Corie Harlan, Chair
Steve Platt
Dale VanValkenburg, Vice -Chair
Planning Commission
Dawn Cofer
Margo Clinton, Chair
Hank Kamakaala
Scott Winters, Vice -Chair
James Teeter
Bob Gressens
Jeff Baker
Suzanne Johannsen
John Fischer
John LaMotte
John Heylin
Erin Ludden
Katherine Austin
Nathan Nelson
Bend Economic Development Advisory
City Manager
Board
Eric King
Gary North, Chair
City Finance Director
DaWayne Judd, Vice -Chair
Samantha Nelson
Briana Manfrass
Jenn Lynch
City Attorney
Jillian Taylor
Ian Leitheiser
Mark Kroncke
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Petra Oroslanova
Elizabeth Oshel
Ryan Andrews
Tierney Booker
Real Estate Director
Matt Stuart
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Mandy Dalrymple
Urban Renewal Manager
Alison Alison
Jonathan Taylor
Ian Karasz
Planning Manager
Tony Levison
Renee Brooke
Isabel Mikovich
Richard Reese
Housing Manager
Helen Silfven
Racheal Baker
Heather Simmons
Geoff Wall
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................I...................1
II. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................3
III. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIF DISTRICT
PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE TIF DISTRICT.................................6
IV. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF MONEYS TO
PAYSUCH COSTS............................................................................................................7
V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN....................................................................................7
VI. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES REQUIRED AND THE
ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED...............................10
VII. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT..........................................10
VIII. REVENUE SHARING.......................................................................................................10
IX. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING................................................................10
X. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE OF TIF/URBAN
RENEWALAREAS..........................................................................................................15
XI. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND IMPACTS ON
MUNICIPALSERVICES...................................................................................................17
XIL REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH PLAN AREA IN THE PLAN......................................21
XIII. RELOCATION REPORT....................................................................................................21
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I. DEFINITIONS
"Agency" or "BURA" means the Bend Urban Renewal Agency. The Agency is responsible for
administration of this Britta Ridge TIF Plan and other TIF plans previously adopted in the
City of Bend.
"Annual report" is the report required by ORS 457.460 that is filed with the City of Bend and
distributed to the taxing districts.
"Area" or "TIF Area" or "Plan Area" means the tax increment finance area established for
this Plan pursuant to ORS chapter 457, and described in Section XIII of the Plan, below,
including the properties and rights -of -way located therein.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the area median income as determined by the most
recent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Bend
Metropolitan Statistical Area at the time of the household's application for housing.
"Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(a-i) and identified in the ordinance adopting a TIF plan.
"Board of Commissioners" means the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
"City" means the City of Bend, Oregon.
"City Council" or "Council" means the Bend City Council.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Bend Comprehensive Plan and its implementing
ordinances, policies, and standards.
"County" means Deschutes County, Oregon.
"Fiscal year" or "FYE" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30.
"Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured,
and utility values within a TIF area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the
assessed value after the adoption of a TIF area plan.
"Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement from the assessor
(frozen base).
"Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a
plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or
refinance existing indebtedness. The maximum indebtedness for this Plan is $14,666,437.
"More Affordable Housing" is housing that is rented at rates equal to or less than 30% of
household income to households earning 90% of area median income (AMI) or less. It
assumes housing is available to residents at a range of incomes, at or below 90 percent of
AMI.
"Municipality" means any county or any city in the state of Oregon.
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"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to
urban renewal.
"Plan" or "Century Area TIF Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the adopted plan for the TIF Area
pursuant to ORS chapter 457.
"Planning Commission" means the Bend Planning Commission.
"Policy" means the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth adopted by BURA Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024.
"Policy Justification"' means a document with an analysis of the local housing and
employment market for the City of Bend used to establish policy parameters for the Tax
Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth.
"Project(s)" or "TIF Project(s)" means any work or undertaking carried out under the Britta
Ridge TIF Plan.
"Report Accompanying Century Area TIF Plan" or "Report" means the official report that
accompanies the Century TIF Plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470.
"Tax increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to
any increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or
portion thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement.
"Tax increment finance area" or "TIF area" means a blighted area included in a TIF plan.
"Tax increment finance area plan" or "TIF plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or
modified from time to time, for one or more TIF areas, as provided in ORS 457.
"Tax increment finance area project(s)" or "TIF area project(s)" or "project(s)" means any
work or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 and ORS 457.180 in a TIF area.
"Tax increment finance area report" or "report" means the official report that accompanies
the TIF plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Tax increment finance" or "tax increment financing" or "TIF" means the funds that are
associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of a TIF plan.
"Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to renewal TIF area
due to increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area.
"UGB" means urban growth boundary.
"Urban Renewal" means the statutory authority provided in ORS 457. In this Plan it is
synonymous with TIF.
Note on language: This Plan, wherever applicable and permissible, uses the term Tax
Increment Finance or TIF rather than "urban renewal". The term TIF is used consistently in
other parts of the nation and does not evoke past practices of other urban renewal agencies
throughout the country wherein minorities and vulnerable populations were displaced to
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clear the way for redevelopment. This Plan aims to avoid those connotations and has been
created with intention to avoid those outcomes. Utilizing the term TIF does not affect the
statutory authority of ORS 457, as it relates to this Plan.
II. INTRODUCTION
The Report contains background information and project details that pertain to the Century TIF
District Plan. The Report is not a legal part of the Plan but provides public information and
supports the findings made by the Bend City Council as part of the approval of the Plan.
The Report provides the analysis required to meet the standards of ORS 457.087, including
financial feasibility. The Report accompanying the Plan contains the information required by
ORS 457.087, including:
• A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area, ORS
457.087(1)
• Expected impact of the Plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services,
ORS 457.087(1)
• Reasons for selection of the area, ORS 457.087(2)
• The relationship between each project to be undertaken and the existing conditions,
ORS 457.087(3)
• The estimated total cost of each project and the source of funds to pay such costs,
ORS 457.087(4)
• The estimated completion date of each project, ORS 457.087(5)
• The estimated amount of funds required in the area and the anticipated year in
which the debt will be retired, ORS 457.087(6)
• A financial analysis of the Plan, ORS 457.087(7)
• A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing upon
all entities levying taxes upon property in the urban renewal area, ORS 457.087(8)
• A relocation report, ORS 457.087(9)
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The relationship of the sections of the Report and the ORS 457.087 requirements is shown in
Table 1. The specific reference in the table below is the section of this Report that most
addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Report that also address
the statute.
Table 1- Statutory References
Statutory Requirement
Report
Section
ORS 457.087(1)
X, VIII
ORS 457.087(2)
XI
ORS 457.087(3)
II _
ORS 457.087(4)
II I
ORS 457.087(5)
VI
ORS 457.087(6)
IV,V
ORS 457.087(7)
IV,V
ORS 457.087(8)
Vlll
ORS 457.087(9)
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The Report provides guidance on how the Plan might be implemented. The Agency has the
authority to adjust the implementation assumptions in this Report. The Agency may allocate
budgets differently, adjust the timing of the projects and make other adjustments to the
financials as determined by the Agency. The Agency may also make changes as allowed in the
Amendments section of the Plan. These adjustments must stay within the overall maximum
indebtedness of the Plan.
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Figure I — Century TIF Area Boundary
Source: City of Bend
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III. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIF
DISTRICT PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE TIF
DISTRICT
The projects identified for the Century TIF Plan Area are described below, including how
they relate to the existing conditions in the Plan Area.
A. Housing Development and Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support
This Project will provide incentives for the development of housing units and More
Affordable Housing in the Plan Area. The development to be supported by this Project are
for a multi -unit housing development and associated site improvements at 1081 SW Mt
Bachelor Drive, approved by the City of Bend under application number PLSPR20211160,
and a project consisting of two buildings for residential / mixed -use development on two
tax lots and associated site improvements, approved by the City of Bend under application
number PLSPR20230367. Incentives may be in the form of either an annual tax increment
reimbursement payment over a specified period and/or payment of City development fees
associated with the proposed development project (i.e., system development charges)
("Assistance"). The form of Assistance for the Project will be determined through a
development agreement with the developer of the housing that stipulates the amount and
timing of the development and the amount and timing of the incentive.
BURA staff will conduct pre -development meetings with a developer of property within the
Area to identify the financing needs of the site. Staff will recommend a financing package not
to exceed the maximum indebtedness to the Agency that will contain recommendations on
the appropriate length of incentive through negotiations with the developer for the
development of the housing units. A development agreement, approved by the Agency will
set out the method of providing the Assistance to the eligible project and a commitment by
the developer owner for providing the required More Affordable Units.
A guideline for the amount of Assistance is shown in the Table 2 of this Report. This is a
guideline only, and actual assistance provided will be set through development agreements
with BURA, balancing the needs for administration and incentives.
Existing Conditions: The property is currently undeveloped. There are
transportation deficiencies, topography challenges, and impaired investments as
identified in Section X of this Report. As described in the Plan and the adopting
documents, there is a lack of residential housing units and affordable housing units
in Benda The Plan will support development of housing in the Area, including
improvements to presently deficient rights -of -way and public infrastructure,
increase the supply of housing units, and provide housing units affordable for
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households in income ranges for whom there is presently a lack of affordable units
in Bend.2
B. Administration
The Agency may provide administration of the Plan including but not limited to staff
support, legal counsel assistance, review of annual payments, financial statements, budget
preparation and annual reports pursuant to ORS 457.460.
Existing Conditions: There is presently not a TIF area in this location. Therefore,
there is no existing funding or need for administration in the Area by BURA. This
project would provide that administrative support.
A table showing the projects and total estimated costs is shown in Table 2. The total costs
are estimated based on the projected future assessed value of the project.
IV. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF
MONEYS TO PAY SUCH COSTS
The total cost estimates for the projects are shown in Table 2 below. These are all estimates
acknowledging that these project activities must fit within the maximum indebtedness.
These costs are shown in nominal, year of expenditure (YOE) dollars, and are equal to the
maximum indebtedness of $49,613,485. The estimated project costs assume a 97% rebate
to the developers and 3% to the Agency for administration of the Plan.
The Agency will be able to review and update fund expenditures and allocations on an
annual basis when the annual budget is prepared.
Table 2 - Estimated Cost of Each Project, ($2025)
Project Estimated Cost Percentage of Total
Development Assistance $48,125,081 97%
Administration $ 1,488,405 3%
TOTAL $49,613,4$5 100%
Source: City of Bend
V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN
The estimated tax increment revenues through fiscal year ending ("FYE") 2057 are
calculated based on projections of the growth in assessed value of new development within
the TIF Area and the consolidated tax rate that will apply in the TIF Area.
Oregon Housing Needs Assessment 2025 Methodology
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Table 3 shows the incremental assessed value, tax rates, and tax increment revenues each
year, adjusted for discounts, delinquencies, and truncation loss.3
The incremental assessed value is the estimated assessed value based on real market value
of the proposed project as determined by the Deschutes County Property Tax Estimator as
provided by the applicant.
The first year of tax increment collections is anticipated to be FYE 2026. Gross tax increment
financing revenue (the column titled Gross TIF, in Table 3) is calculated by multiplying the
tax rate times the excess value used. Excess value is the increased in assessed value over
the frozen base. The tax rate is expressed per thousand dollars of assessed value, so the
calculation is "tax rate times excess value used divided by one thousand." The column titled
Net TIF Revenue in Table 3 also indicates the total Maximum Indebtedness proposed in this
plan as referenced in Table 2, and represents the gross TIF, less expected discounts, to show
the total amount of increment expected to be received by BURA in each year of the Plan.
3 In Oregon, when the full amount of the property tax bill is paid by November 15, the taxpayer gets a 3
percent discount. If the taxpayer pays two thirds of the tax by November 15, they get a 2 percent discount. To
get a discount on the current year's tax bill, all delinquent taxes, penalty, and interest must first be paid in full
(See: http://www.oregon.gov/dor, Property Tax Payment Procedure).
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VI. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES REQUIRED AND
THE ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED
The maximum indebtedness is $49,613,485 (Forty Nine Million, Six Hundred and Thirteen
Thousand, Four Hundred and Eight Five dollars). This is also the estimated total amount of tax
increment revenues required to service the maximum indebtedness as no formal borrowings or
interest payments are anticipated in the Plan.
VII. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT
The schedule for projects will be based on the availability of funding. The projects will be
ongoing and will be completed as directed by the Agency. Annual expenditures for program
administration are shown in Table 2.
The Agency is anticipated to complete the projects and to terminate the Plan in FYE 2057,
allowing up to two years for construction of the housing assisted by the Plan and 30 years of
increment rebate and housing affordability, for a 32 year Plan duration.
VIII. REVENUE SHARING
Revenue sharing thresholds are not projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
Revenue sharing is defined in ORS 457.470 and requires that the impacted taxing jurisdictions
receive a share of the incremental growth in the Plan Area when annual tax increment finance
revenues exceed 10% and 12.5% of the original maximum indebtedness of the Plan. For this
Plan, 10% equals $4,961,349. As shown in the column labeled Gross TIF in Table 3, neither
threshold is projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
If either threshold is met, the Agency will comply with statutory requirements for revenue
sharing.
IX. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
This section describes the impact of tax increment financing of the maximum indebtedness,
both until and after the indebtedness is repaid, upon all entities levying taxes upon property in
the TIF Area.
The impact of tax increment financing on overlapping taxing districts consists primarily of the
property tax revenues foregone on permanent rate levies as applied to the growth in assessed
value in the TIF Area. These projections show the estimated tax revenues that would be
received by the taxing districts if the development assisted by the Plan were to occur without
the Plan. Table 4 and Table 5 shows impacts estimated through FYE 2057.
The Bend -La Pine School District is not directly affected by the tax increment financing, but the
amounts of their taxes divided for the Plan are shown in the following tables. Under current
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school funding law, property tax revenues are combined with State School Fund revenues to
achieve per -student funding targets. Under this system, property taxes foregone, due to the
use of tax increment financing, are substantially replaced with State School Fund revenues, as
determined by a funding formula at the state level. If new school aged students move into
these units and attend the local schools, the funding through the State School Fund would
increase.
Table 4 and Table 5 show the projected impacts to permanent rate levies of taxing districts as a
result of this Plan. Table 4 shows the general government levies, and Table 5 shows the
education levies.
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Table 4 - Proiected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies - General Government
FYE
City of Bend
Deschutes
County
County
Library
Countywide
Law
Enforcement
County
Extension
9-1-1
Bend Parks
and
Recreation
Total
2026
$299
$137
$59
$133
$2
$39
$156
$825
2027
$608
$277
$119
$271
$5
$78
$317
$1,675
2028
$193,133
$88,062
$37,890
$86,113
$1,543
$24,924
$100,648
$532,314
2029
$227,370
$103,673
$44,606
$101,378
$1,817
$29,343
$118,490
$626,676
2030
$234,490
$106,920
$46,003
$104,552
$1,874
$30,262
$122,201
$646,302
2031
$241,824
$110,264
$47,442
$107,823
$1,932
$31,208
$126,023
$666,516
2032
$249,378
$113,708
$48,924
$111,191
$1,993
$32,183
$129,960
$687,336
2033
$257,159
$117,256
$50,450
$114,660
$2,055
$33,187
$134,014
$708,782
2034
$265,173
$120,910
$52,023
$118,233
$2,119
$34,221
$138,191
$730,870
2035
$273,428
$124,674
$53,642
$121,914
$2,185
$35,287
$142,493
$753,622
2036
$281,930
$128,551
$55,310
$125,705
$2,253
$36,384
$146,924
$777,055
2037
$290,688
$132,544
$57,028
$129,609
$2,323
$37,514
$151,487
$801,192
2038
$299,708
$136,656
$58,798
$133,631
$2,395
$38,678
$156,188
$826,053
2039
$308,998
$140,893
$60,620
$137,773
$2,469
$39,877
$161,030
$851,660
2040
$318,567
$145,256
$62,498
$142,040
$2,545
$41,112
$166,016
$878,035
2041
$328,424
$149,750
$64,431
$146,435
$2,624
$42,384
$171,153
$905,201
2042
$338,576
$154,379
$66,423
$150,961
$2,705
$43,694
$176,444
$933,182
2043
$349,033
$159,147
$68,474
$155,624
$2,789
$45,044
$181,893
$962,003
2044
$359,803
$164,058
$70,587
$160,426
$2,875
$46,434
$187,506
$991,688
2045
$370,896
$169,116
$72,764
$165,372
$2,963
$47,865
$193,287
$1,022,264
2046
$382,323
$174,326
$75,005
$170,467
$3,055
$49,340
$199,242
$1,053,757
2047
$394,092
$179,692
$77,314
$175,714
$3,149
$50,859
$205,375
$1,086,195
2048
$406,214
$185,220
$79,692
$181,119
$3,246
$52,423
$211,692
$1,119,606
2049
$418,700
$190,913
$82,142
$186,686
$3,345
$54,034
$218,199
$1,154,019
2050
$431,560
$196,777
$84,665
$192,420
$3,448
$55,694
$224,901
$1,189,465
2051
$444,806
$202,816
$87,264
$198,326
$3,554
$57,404
$231,804
$1,225,974
2052
$458,450
$209,037
$89,940
$204,410
$3,663
$59,164
$238,914
$1,263,579
2053
$472,503
$215,445
$92,697
$210,675
$3,775
$60,978
$246,237
$1,302,311
2054
$486,977
$222,045
$95,537
$217,129
$3,891
$62,846
$253,781
$1,342,206
2055
$501,886
$228,843
$98,462
$223,777
$4,010
$64,770
$261,550
$1,383,297
2056
$517,242
$235,845
$101,474
$230,623
$4,133
$66,752
$269,553
$1,425,621
2057
$533,059
$2430056
$104,577
$237,675
$4,259
$68,793
$277,795
$1,469,215
Total
$10,637,298
$4,850,244
$2,086,861
$4,742,865
$84,992
$1,372,775
$5,543,461
J $29,318,496
Source: City of Bend
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Table 5 - Projected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies - Education
FYE
Send La -Pine
School District
Central Oregon
cc
High Desert
ESD mm�
Total
2026
$509
$66
$10
$585
2027
$1,033
$134
$21
$1,188
2028
$328,199
$42,739
$6,641
$377,580
2029
$386,379
$50,316
$7,818
$444,513
2030
$398,479
$51,891
$8,063
$458,433
2031
$410,942
$53,514
$8,315
$472,772
2032
$423,779
$55,186
$8,575
$487,540
2033
$437,001
$56,908
$8,843
$502,752
2034
$450,620
$58,681
$9,118
$518,419
2035
$464,647
$60,508
$9,402
$534,557
2036
$479,095
$62,390
$9,694
$551,179
2037
$493,977
$64,328
$9,995
$568,300
2038
$509,305
$66,324
$10,306
$585,934
2039
$525,093
$68,380
$10,625
$604,098
2040
$541,354
$70,497
$10,954
$622,806
2041
$558,104
$72,678
$11,293
$642,075
2042
$575,356
$74,925
$11,642 _
$661,923
2043
$593,125
$77,239
$12,002
$682,366
2044
$611,428
$79,623
$12,372
$703,422
2045
$630,279
$82,077
$12,753
$725,110
2046
$649,696
$84,606
$13,146
$747,449
2047
$669,696
$87,210
$13,551
$770,458
2048
$690,296
M$89,893
$13,968
$794,157
2049
$711,513
$92,656
$14,397
$818,567
2050
$733,367
$95,502
$14,839
_ $843,709
2051
$755,877
$98,433
$15,295
$869,606
2052
$779,062
$101,453
$15,764
$896,279
2053
$802,943
$104,562
$16,247
$923,753
2054
$827,540
$107,766
$16,745
$952,051
2055
$852,875
$111,065
$17,258
_ $981,197m T
2056
$878,970
$114,463
$17,786
$1,011,219
2057
$905,848
$117,963
$18,330
$1,042,140
Total
�$18,076,387
$2,353,979
$365,770
$20,796,136
Source: City of Bend
Please refer to the explanation of the schools funding in the preceding section
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Error! Not a valid bookmark self -reference. shows the projected increased revenue to the
taxing jurisdictions after termination of the Plan and tax increment collection by BURR is
terminated. These projections are for HE 2058.
The frozen base is the assessed value of the Plan Area established by the County Assessor at
the time the Plan is established. Excess value is the increased assessed value in the Plan
Area above the frozen base.
Table 6 - Additional Revenues Obtained after Termination of Tax Increment Financing in FYE
2058 (Year after Termination)
From From
Taxing District
Increment
Value
Frozen Base
Value
Total
General Government
City of Bend
$549,050
$9,980
$559,030
Deschutes County
$250,348
$4,550
$254,899
County Library
$107,715
$1,958
$109,672
Countywide Law Enforcement
$244,806
$4,450
$249,255
County Extension
$4,387
$80
$4,467
9-1-1
$70,857
$1,288
$72,144
BPRD
$286,129
$5,201
$291,330
Subtotal
$1,513,291
$27,506
$1,540,797
Education
Bend La -Pine School District
$933,023
$16,959
$949,982
COCC
$121,502
$2,208
$123,710
High Desert ESD
$18,879
$343
$19,223
Subtotal
$1,073,405
$19,510
$1,092,915
Total
$2,586,696
$47,016
$2,633,712
Source: City of Bend
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X. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE
OF TIF/URBAN RENEWAL AREAS
State law limits the percentage of both a municipality's total assessed value and the total
land area that can be contained in an TIF area at the time of its establishment to 15% for
municipalities over 50,000 in population. As noted below, the frozen base of the Century TIF
Area (using assumed FYE 2025 values) is projected to be $3,559,680. The total assessed
value of properties in the City is $16,125,929,179. The increment of the City's existing TIF
areas is $833,743,768. To get the total percentage of assessed value in TIF areas, divide the
total assessed value of the City minus the increment of the TIF areas by the frozen base
values of the urban renewal areas. Table 7 shows that in Bend, 3.35% of the City's assessed
value is located in TIF areas, which is below the 15% threshold. The City is considering
adopting three new TIF areas in May 2025. Table 7a shows that if all areas proposed for
adoption in May 2025 are created, total TIF areas in the City are below the 15% threshold.
Table 7- Assessed Value Statutory Limit Verification
Send Urban Renewal Areas Frozen Base
Increment
Juniper Ridge $13,752,568
$157,422,963
Murphy Crossing $72,685,192
$65,530,594
Core Area $443,857,101
$80,495,350
Century $3,559,680
TOTAL: $533,854,541
$303,448,907
Calculation
A. City of Bend Total AV
$16,125,929,719
B. Total Frozen Base of URAs
$533,854,541
C. Total Increment of URAs
$303,448,907
D. Frozen Base as % of City
AV: B/(A-C)
3.37%
Source: City of Bend and Deschutes County Assessor, SAL 4c (FYE 2025)
AV — assessed value
Frozen base — assessed value the urban renewal area at the time it is established
Increment — increased assessed value over the frozen bas
URA —urban renewal area
Table 7a — Assessed Value Statutory Limit Verification —Proposed Districts (May
2025)
Bend Urban Renewal Areas Frozen Base Increment
Juniper Ridge $13,752,568
Murphy Crossing $72,685,192
Core Area $443,857,101
Veridian * $0
Britta Ridge* $269,110
$157,422,963
$65,530,594
$80,495,350
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Century*
$3,559,680
TOTAL: $534,123,651 $303,448,907
Calculation
A. City of Bend Total AV $16,125,929,719
B. Total Frozen Base of LIRAS $534,123,651
C. Total Increment of URAs $303,448,907
D. Frozen Base as % of
City
AV: BJ(A-C)
* Other recommended Plan Areas
3.38%
Source: City of Bend and Deschutes County Assessor, SAL 4c (FYE 2025)
AV —assessed value
Frozen base — assessed value the urban renewal area at the time it is established
Increment — Increased assessed value over the frozen bas
URA —urban renewal area
The Century TIF Area contains 9.2 acres. There are 1,640.12 acres in other TIF areas in the
City. The City contains 21,315.8 acres. 7.71% of the City's acreage is located in TIF areas,
which is below the 15% threshold. The City is considering adopting three new TIF areas in
May 2025. Table 8a shows that if all areas proposed for adoption in May 2025 are created,
total TIF areas in the City are below the 15%threshold.
Table 8- Acreage Statutory Limit Verification
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Acreage
Juniper Ridge
721.95
Murphy Crossing
275.15
Core Area
637.16
Century
9.2
Total
1,643.46
City of Bend
21,315.80
URA as % of City of Bend
7.71%
Source: City of Bend
Table 8a — Acreage Statutory Limit Verification — Proposed Districts (May 2025)
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Acreage
Juniper Ridge
721.95
Murphy Crossing
275.15
Core Area
637.16
Veridian
2.81
Britta Ridge*
6.16
Century*
9.20
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Total 1,652.43
City of Bend 21,315.80
URA as % of City of Bend 7.75%
XI. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND
IMPACTS ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES
This section of the Report describes existing conditions within the Plan Area Area and
documents the occurrence of "blighted areas," as defined by ORS 457.010(1).
A. Physical Conditions
Land Use
The Plan Area measures 9.2 total acres in size. The present land use is vacant, privately
owned property and adjacent rights -of -way.
2. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designations
The Area is zoned Mixed Use Urban (MU) and designated Mixed Employment (ME) in the
Comprehensive Plan.
3. Topography
The Plan Area is in irregular shape and has substantial topographical and geological issues.
has varying topography with elevation changes up to 25 feet. The area has varying
topography with elevation changes over 25 feet on the west and southside with a seismic
fault line on the west side of the Plan Area. The area will require significant strategic
placement of developed structures, seismic modifications, and site design and mitigation so
the area can be developed in accordance with the City of Bend Development Code.
8. Infrastructure
This section identifies the existing conditions in the Plan Area to assist in establishing blight
in the ordinance adopting the Plan. This does not mean that all of these projects are
included as projects to be undertaken in the Plan. The specific projects that are included in
the Plan are listed in Section II of this Report.
1. Transportation
The Plan Area boarders SW Century Drive (a minor arterial without on street -parking) to the
Northwest, SW Mt. Bachelor Drive (a local street with on -street parking), and SW Reed
Market Road (a minor arterial without on -street parking) to the south. The area's
transportation and rights -of -way are general constructed in conformance with City
Standards. The housing developments assisted under the Plan will be required to bring
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existing rights -of -way into conformance with City Standards. Additional connections will be
required on the east side of the Plan area for access to SW Colorado Road.
There is presently no interior transportation system that provides multimodal access SW
Mt. Bachelor Drive to access the eastern, south-eastern, and north-eastern plan area.
2. Other Utilities
Water, sewer, and storm infrastructure are available and are adequate to serve the sites in
the Plan Area or will be required to be improved with development. There is a 10-inch
gravity sewer main located in Mt. Bachelor Drive to the east, a 16-inch water main in SW
Reed Market Road, and a 12-inch water main in SW Mt. Bachelor Drive. Part of this 12-inch
water main lies within the northeast portion of the subject property in a City water
easement. A portion of the plan Area is not currently served with City of Bend Sewer. New
sewer and water laterals must be installed to serve new development in conformance with
City of Bend Standards and Specifications, pursuant to City of Bend approved land use
permits for development.
C. Social Conditions
The Plan Area has no existing residents. The City of Bend needs an additional 8,500
residential units across all income ranges by 2030s to accommodate the underproduction
for existing need and 15,000 new residents.6 Building more housing units with emphasis on
encouraging more affordable housing options are high priorities within the City according to
both community statements and City Council 2023-2025 Goals.
The Plan Area is in Block Group 2 in Census Tract 14.02 in the City of Bend. Tables 9-13 show
the social conditions for this block group.
Table 9 — Race in the Block Group 2
Race Number Percent
White alone 737 93%
Black or African American alone 0 0%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0 0%
Asian alone 24 3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 0%
Some other race alone 0 0%
Two or more races 28 4%
TOTAL 789 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5 year Estimates
Oregon Housing Needs Analysis, 2025
r. Portland State University, Population Projects 2030
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Table 10 — Age in the Block Group 2
Age Number Percent
Under 5 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 17 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
20 2%
17 2%
36 4%
6 1%
102 12%
175 21%
35 to 44 years
91
11%
45 to 54 years
95
11%
55 to 64 years
129
16%
65 to 74 years
105
13%
75 to 84 years
52
6%
85 years and over
0
0%
TOTAL
828
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 11— Educational Attainment for Population 25 years and Over in the Block Group 2
Educational Attainment
Number
Percent
Less than high school
8
1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
36
6%
Some college
143
22%
Associate's degree
26
4%
Bachelor's degree
265
41%
Master's degree
128
20%
Professional school degree
12
2%
Doctorate degree
29
4%
TOTAL
647
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 12 - Travel Time to Work in the Block Group 2
Travel Time Number Percent
Less than 10 minutes 65 18%
10 to 19 minutes 144 39%
20 to 29 minutes 62 17%
30 to 34 minutes 97 26%
35 to 59 minutes
0 0%
60 or more minutes 0 0%
TOTAL 368 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
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Table 13 — Means of Transportation to Work in the Block Group 2
Means of Transportation
Number
Percent
Drove alone
301
61%
Carpooling
0
0%
Using Public Transportation
0
0%
Bicycling
0
0%
Walking
67
14%
Working at home
123
25%
TOTAL
491
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5 year Estimates
D. Economic Conditions
1. Taxable Value of Property within the Plan Area
The estimated total assessed value from the Deschutes County Department of Assessment
and Taxation for FYE 2025 is $3,559,680. The Area is zoned Mixed Use Urban (MU) and is
presently vacant. With consistent lack of development due to significant topography and
geological issues, the proposed area has diminished taxable value reducing overall tax
receipts in comparison to adjacent areas thereby not contributing its fair share to the
overall tax base of the City. The result is stagnant and unproductive reducing taxable values
$3.5 million less per acre than adjacent parcels.
E. impact on Municipal Services
The fiscal impact of tax increment financing on taxing districts that levy taxes within the
Plan Area (affected taxing districts) is described in Section VII of this Report. This subsection
discusses the fiscal impacts resulting from potential increases in demand for municipal
services.
The projects in the Plan are for development assistance to assist in the development of
housing units in the Area and administration of this Plan.
The development to be supported by the Projects of this Plan are for a multi -unit housing
development and associated site improvements at 1081 SW Mt Bachelor Drive, approved
by the City of fiend under application number PLSPR20211160, and a project consisting of
two buildings for residential / mixed -use development on two tax lots and associated site
improvements, approved by the City of Bend under application number PLSPR20230367.
The Area is within the City limits, the approved development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations, and the City has anticipated the need to
provide services to the Area. As the development will be new construction, it will be
constructed to current building codes, which will aid in the needs for fire protection and
lessen the burden on fire response.
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The financial impacts from tax increment collections will be countered by housing
production and, in the future, adding future increased increases in assessed value to the tax
bases for all taxing jurisdictions, including the City.
XI1. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH PLAN AREA IN THE PLAN
The reason for selecting the Plan Area is to fund development assistance necessary to cure
blight within the Plan Area. The development assistance will support providing more market
rate and workforce affordable housing units as identified in Bend's Housing Needs Analysis
and the Oregon Housing Needs Assessment 2025 Methodology, contributing to the health,
safety and welfare of Bend residents. The Plan Area is vacant, does not have adequate
development of streets and other rights of way or utilities, and has not been developed
commensurate with surrounding lands.
XIII. RELOCATION REPORT
There is no relocation report required for the Plan. No specific acquisitions that would result
in relocation benefits have been identified. However, if property is acquired that requires
relocation, the Agency will comply with applicable relocation requirements.
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Veridian
Tax Increment Finance Plan
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW
NOT ADOPTED
CITY OF BEND
BUILDING ON OUR PAST
SERVING THE PRESENT
S14APING BEND'S FUTURE
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Mayor
Melanie Kebler
Mayor Pro tern
Megan Perkins
City Council
Gina Franzosa
Ariel Mendez
Mike Riley
Megan Norris
Steve Platt
Planning Commission
Margo Clinton, Chair
Scott Winters, Vice -Chair
Bob Gressens
Suzanne Johannsen
John LaMotte
Erin Ludden
Nathan Nelson
City Manager
Eric King
City Finance Director
Samantha Nelson
City Attorney
Ian Leitheiser
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Elizabeth Oshel
Real Estate Director
Matt Stuart
Urban Renewal Manager
Jonathan Taylor
Planning Manager
Ren6e Brooke
Housing Manager
Racheal Baker
Bend Urban Renewal Agency
Mike Riley, Chair
Gina Franzosa, Vice -Chair
Ariel Mendez
Megan Noris
Steve Platt
Melanie Kebler
Megan Perkins
Core Area Advisory Board
Corie Harlan, Chair
Dale VanValkenburg, Vice -Chair
Dawn Cofer
Hank Kamakaala
James Teeter
Jeff Baker
John Fischer
John Heylin
Katherine Austin
Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board
Gary North, Chair
DaWayne Judd, Vice -Chair
Briana Manfrass
Jenn Lynch
Jlllian Taylor
Mark Kroncke
Petra Oroslanova
Ryan Andrews
Tierney Booker
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Mandy Dalrymple
Alison Hohengarten
Ian Karasz
Tony Levison
Isabel Mikovich
Richard Reese
Helen Silfven
Heather Simmons
Geoff Wall
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITIONS
II. INTRODUCTION
III. MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS
IV. PLAN GOALS
V. TIF AREA PROJECT CATEGORIES
VI. TIF AREA PROJECTS
VII, AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
Vlll. PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
IX. RELOCATION METHODS
X. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OF PLAN
XI. ANNUAL REPORT
XII. RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES
XIII. PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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I. DEFINITIONS
"Agency" or "BURA" means the Bend Urban Renewal Agency. The Agency is responsible for
administration of this Britta Ridge TIF Plan and other TIF plans previously adopted in the City of
Bend.
"Annual report" is the report required by ORS 457.460 that is filed with the City of Bend and
distributed to the taxing districts.
"Area" or "TIF Area" or "Plan Area" means the tax increment finance area established for this
Plan pursuant to ORS chapter 457, and described in Section XIII of the Plan, below, including the
properties and rights -of -way located therein.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the area median income as determined by the most
recent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Bend
Metropolitan Statistical Area at the time of the household's application for housing.
"Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(a-i) and identified in the ordinance adopting a TIF plan.
"Board of Commissioners" means the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
"City" means the City of Bend, Oregon.
"City Council" or "Council" means the Bend City Council.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Bend Comprehensive Plan and its implementing
ordinances, policies, and standards.
"County" means Deschutes County, Oregon.
"Fiscal year" or "FYE" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30.
"Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured, and
utility values within a TIF area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the
assessed value after the adoption of a TIF area plan.
"Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement from the assessor (frozen
base).
"Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a
plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or
refinance existing indebtedness. The maximum indebtedness for this Plan is $8,782,431,
"More Affordable Housing" is housing that is rented at rates equal to or less than 30% of
household income to households earning 90% of area median income (AMI) or less. It assumes
housing is available to residents at a range of incomes, at or below 90 percent of AMI.
"Municipality" means any county or any city in the state of Oregon.
"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to urban
renewal.
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"Plan" or "Veridian Ridge TIF Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the adopted plan for the TIF Area
pursuant to ORS chapter 457.
"Planning Commission" means the Bend Planning Commission.
"Policy" means the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth adopted by BURA Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024.
"Policy Justification" means a document with an analysis of the local housing and employment
market for the City of Bend used to establish policy parameters for the Tax Increment
Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth.
"Project(s)" or "TIF Project(s)" means any work or undertaking carried out under the Britta
Ridge TIF Plan.
"Report Accompanying Veridian TIF Plan" or "Report" means the official report that
accompanies the Veridian TIF Plan pursuant to ORS 457,087.
"Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470.
"Tax increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement.
"Tax increment finance area" or "TIF area" means a blighted area included in a TIF plan.
"Tax increment finance area plan" or "TIF plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or
modified from time to time, for one or more TIF areas, as provided in ORS 457.
"Tax increment finance area project(s)" or "TIF area project(s)" or "project(s)" means any work
or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 and ORS 457.180 in a TIF area.
"Tax increment finance area report" or "report" means the official report that accompanies the
TIF plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Tax increment finance" or "tax increment financing" or "TIF" means the funds that are
associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of a TIF plan.
"Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to renewal TIF area due to
increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area.
"UGB" means urban growth boundary.
"Urban Renewal" means the statutory authority provided in ORS 457. In this Plan it is
synonymous with TIF.
Note on language: This Plan, wherever applicable and permissible, uses the term Tax Increment
Finance or TIF rather than "urban renewal". The term TIF is used consistently in other parts of
the nation and does not evoke past practices of other urban renewal agencies throughout the
country wherein minorities and vulnerable populations were displaced to clear the way for
redevelopment. This Plan aims to avoid those connotations and has been created with
intention to avoid those outcomes. Utilizing the term TIF does not affect the statutory authority
of ORS 457, as it relates to this Plan.
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II. INTRODUCTION
This Veridian TIF Plan was developed for the Bend City Council based on the Policy for Tax
Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth adopted by BURA
Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024, to support the development of new multi -unit housing
with minimum numbers of more affordable units by providing development assistance in
existing or through the creation of new TIF areas. The Policy was developed with input from
BURA and the City advisory bodies — Core Area Advisory Board, Bend Economic Development
Advisory Board, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. This Plan was developed with
public input at BURA meetings, a Planning Commission meeting, and meetings of the Bend City
Council. This Plan will go into effect following adoption by the City Council.
A. Background
The Bend Urban Renewal Agency's Policy Justification for the Policy noted:
Bend has a very low residential vacancy rate and many households are spending more
than 30% of their household income on housing costs. An average individual/household
would need to make $72,000 to not be cost burden to afford current market rent.
Currently, 81% of occupations in the Bend Redmond MSA cannot adequately support
market rate rent on a single income. Those making $43,000 or less account for nearly
50% of total employment. The number of Bend households that cannot adequately
afford market rate rent is 45%.'
Providing incentives for housing affordability starting at 90% area median income for multi-
unit rental units, with additional incentives for developments meeting certain energy
efficiency and supplier diversity criteria, will assist in meeting the City of Bend's affordable
housing and other Council goals.
The City of Bend currently incentivizes housing affordable to households making 60% and
80% AMI or less through its Non -Profit and Qualifying Rental Property Tax Exemptions. This
Plan and Projects incentivize creation of additional units of market rate housing integrated
with units that are affordable to households making 90% AMI or less.
ORS chapter 457 allows for the use of tax increment revenues, a financing source that is unique
to TIF areas, to fund projects within a specific boundary. Tax increment revenues - the amount
of property taxes generated by the increase in total assessed values within a TIF area from the
time an area is first established - are used to repay borrowed funds or meet contractual
obligations. The borrowed funds and contractual obligations fund projects within an area that
meet the goals of the plan and cannot exceed the maximum indebtedness amount set by a TIF
plan.
The purpose of a TIF area is to improve specific areas of a municipality that are poorly
developed or underdeveloped, called blighted areas in ORS chapter 457. These areas can
' Bend Urban Renewal Policy Justification for the Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth, presented on August 7, 2024
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have property that is undeveloped or underdeveloped, old or deteriorated buildings, streets
and utilities in poor condition, a complete lack of streets and utilities altogether, or other
obstacles to development. In general, TIF area projects funded with tax increment can
include construction or improvement of streets, utilities, and other public facilities,
assistance for development, rehabilitation or redevelopment of property, and improvements
to public spaces. The Bend Urban Renewal Agency's Policy allows the creation of TIF areas
consisting of a single or small number of tax lots in the City currently not included in an
existing tax increment area to support construction of new housing that includes More
Affordable Housing, for households earning 90% AM or less. The development assistance for
the project in the new TIF area may consist of a rebate of a portion of the tax increment to
the property owner in exchange for making a minimum percentage of units available to
households earning 90% AM or less at rents affordable to those households, and agreeing to
limit annual rent increases to lower than the maximum rental increases allowed under ORS
90.323for those rent restricted units. The actual rebate amount and number of affordable
units in the development will be set in an agreement between BURA and the property owner
and based on the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth, consistent with the provisions of this Plan.
This Plan will support the development of housing that includes More Affordable Units and
the other requirements of the Policy, in an area known as Veridian, shown in Figure 1.
The Plan reflects input from the community received at public meetings at the Agency and
hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council.
The Plan is anticipated to last 30 years, resulting in 30 years of tax increment collection.
The Plan is to be administered by the Agency. Substantial amendments to the Plan must be
approved by City Council as outlined in Section VII of this Plan. All amendments to the Plan are
to be listed numerically on the inside over of the front page of the Plan and then incorporated
into the Plan, document and noted by footnote with an amendment number and adoption
date.
The relationship between the sections of the Plan and the ORS 457.085 requirements is shown
in Table 1. The specific reference in the table below is the section of this Plan that primarily
addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Plan that also address
the noted statute.
Table 1- Statutory References
Statutory Requirement
Plan Section
ORS 457.085(2)(a)
V, VI
ORS 457.085(2)(b)
V, VI
XIIL
ORS 457.085(2)(c)
ORS 457.085(2)(d)
-
XII�
XI
ORS 457.085(2)(e)
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ORS 457.085(2)(f) IX
ORS 457.085(2)(9) Vill
ORS 457.085(2)(h) III
ORS 457.085(2)(1) FIVII
B. TIF Area Overview
The Veridian TIF Plan Area shown in Figure 1, consists of approximately 2.81 total acres.
This TIF Area meets the definition of a blighted area due to undeveloped status resulting in the
unproductive land that is potentially useful and valuable for contributing to the public health,
safety, and welfare as the location of new housing units, and impaired investments. These
blight conditions are specifically cited in the ordnance adopting the Plan and described in detail
in the Report.
The Report contains the information required by ORS 457.087, including:
• A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area;
• The expected impact of the Plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services;
• Reasons for selection of the Area;
• The relationship between each Project to be undertaken and the existing conditions;
• The estimated total cost of each Project and the source(s) of funds to pay such costs;
• The estimated completion date of each Project;
• The estimated amount of funds required in the Area and the anticipated year in which
the debt will be retired;
• A financial analysis of the Plan;
• A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing upon
all entities levying taxes upon property in the Area; and
• A relocation report.
III. MAXIMUM INDEBTEDNESS
Maximum Indebtedness is a legal term for the total amount of money that can be spent on
projects, programs, and administration throughout the life of the Plan. The maximum amount
of indebtedness that may be issued or incurred under the Plan, based upon good faith
estimates of the scope and costs of projects in the Plan and the schedule for their completion,
is $8,782,431(Eight Million Seven Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty
One Dollars).This amount is the principal of such indebtedness and does not include interest or
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indebtedness incurred to refund or refinance existing indebtedness, or interest earned on bond
proceeds. The projects under this plan are not anticipated to be financed through bonds, but
primarily through rebate of property taxes paid.
IV. PLAN GOALS
The goals of the Plan represent its basic intent and purpose. The TIF Projects identified in
Sections V and VI of the Plan are specific means of meeting the goals. The goals will be pursued
as economically as is feasible and at the discretion of the Agency.
A. Housing Development
To increase the supply of housing by providing financial incentives for the development
of housing in the City of Bend.
B. Encourage More Affordable Housing
To increase the supply of more affordable housing options by providing financial
incentives for the development of more affordable housing in the City of Bend.
C. Encourage Energy Efficiency Housing
To increase the number of energy -efficient certified housing projects by providing
financial incentives for the utilization of energy efficiency standards in the construction
of housing projects that lower overall housing costs for households and reduce carbon
emissions.
D. Administration.
To provide administrative support for the implementation of the Plan.
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Figure 1— Veridian TIF Area Boundary
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V. TIF AREA PROJECT CATEGORIES
To support the Plan Goals described in the previous section, the Projects within the Area fall
into the following categories:
A. Housing Development and Development Incentives, Partnership, and Support
B. Plan Administration, Implementation, Reporting, and Support
VI. TIF AREA PROJECTS
The Projects authorized by the Plan are:
A. Housing Development and Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support
This Project will provide incentives for the development of housing units and More Affordable
Housing in the Plan Area. The development to be supported by this Project is a multi -unit
apartment complex in the Area approved by the City of Bend under application number
PLSPR20220819, as it may be modified, consistent with the goals of this Plan. Incentives may be
in the form of either an annual tax increment reimbursement payment over a specified period
and/or payment of City development fees associated with the proposed development project
(i.e., system development charges) ("Assistance"). The form of Assistance for the Project will be
determined through a development agreement with the developer of the housing that
stipulates the amount and timing of the development and the amount and timing of the
incentive.
BURA staff will conduct pre -development meetings with a developer of property within the
Area to identify the financing needs of the site. Staff will recommend a financing package not to
exceed the maximum indebtedness to the Agency that will contain recommendations on the
appropriate length of incentive through negotiations with the developer for the development
of the housing units. A development agreement, approved by the Agency will set out the
method of providing the Assistance to the eligible project and a commitment by the developer
owner for providing the required More Affordable Units. A guideline for the amount of
Assistance is provided in the Report accompanying the Plan.
B. Plan Administration, Implementation, Reporting, and Support
The Agency may provide administration of the Plan including but not limited to staff support,
legal counsel assistance, review of annual payments, financial statements, budget preparation,
and annual reports pursuant to ORS 457.460.
VII. AMENDMENTS TO PLAN
The Plan may be amended as described in this section.
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A. Substantial Amendments
Substantial Amendments, in accordance with ORS 457.085(2)(i), shall require the same
notice, hearing, and approval procedure required of the original Plan under ORS
457.095, including public involvement, consultation with taxing districts, presentation
to BURA, the Planning Commission, and adoption by the City Council by non -
emergency ordinance after a hearing. Notice of such hearing shall be provided to
individuals or households within the City, as required by ORS 457.120.
Substantial Amendments shall be processed in accordance with ORS 457.095 and
457.220.
Substantial Amendments are amendments that:
1. Add land to the Area, representing more than 1% of the existing area of the Area; z
or
2. Increase the maximum amount of indebtedness that can be issued or incurred under
the Plan.
B. Minor Amendments
Minor Amendments are amendments that are not Substantial Amendments as defined
in this Plan and in ORS chapter 457. Minor Amendments require approval by BURA by
resolution.
The projects proposed in the Plan and Report are organized by project categories. If
BURA determines that the allocation of funds within a project category should be
adjusted based on needs within the Area, they may do so through a Minor
Amendment.3
VIII. PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
Property acquisition and disposition are not eligible activities under the Plan.
IX. RELOCATION METHODS
There are no persons living in or business situated in the Plan Area, therefore relocation is not
part of this Plan.
2 Unless otherwise permitted by state law, no land equal to more than 20 percent of the total land area of
the original Plan shall be added to the urban renewal area by amendments, and the aggregate amount of
all amendments increasing the maximum indebtedness may not exceed 20 percent of the Plan's initial
maximum indebtedness, as adjusted, as provided by law, with increases beyond that amount requiring
concurrence as stated in ORS 457.
3 Project costs may be impacted by grants, timing, cost savings, inflation, or other external forces
unanticipated at this time but which may occur over the 32-year life of this Area.
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X. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING OF PLAN
Tax increment financing consists of using annual tax increment revenues to make payments on
debt, usually in the form of bank loans or revenue bonds, or contractual obligations for TIF
projects under a TIF plan.
Tax increment revenues are the revenue received from increases in property taxes based on
the increase in assessed value within a TIF area over the total assessed value from the time a
plan is adopted. Increment does not include property taxes levied to pay for General Obligation
(GO) bonds and local option levies.
A. General description of the proposed financing method
The Plan will be financed using tax increment revenues. Revenues obtained by the Agency will
be used to pay or repay the costs, expenses, advancements, and indebtedness incurred in
planning and undertaking project activities, and otherwise exercising any of the powers granted
by ORS Chapter 457 in connection with the planning and implementation of this Plan, including
preparation of the Plan. No bonds will be issued to finance the activities in the Plan.
B. Tax increment financing
The Plan may be financed, in whole or in part, by tax increment revenues allocated to BURA, as
provided in ORS Chapter 457. The ad valorem taxes, if any, levied by a taxing district in which all
or a portion of the Area is located, shall be divided as provided in Section 1c, Article IX of the
Oregon Constitution, and ORS 457.440. Amounts collected pursuant to ORS 457.440 shall be
deposited into the unsegregated tax collections account and distributed to BURA based upon
the distribution schedule established under ORS 311.390.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction find any work, clause, sentence, section or part of this
Plan to be invalid, the remaining words, clauses, sentences, sections or parts shall be
unaffected by such findings and shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Plan.
XI. ANNUAL REPORT
BURA shall file an Annual Report in compliance with ORS 457.460.
XII. RELATIONSHIP TO LOCAL OBJECTIVES
ORS 457.085 requires that the Plan describe the relationship of the plan to definite local
objectives regarding appropriate land uses and improved traffic, public transportation, public
utilities, telecommunications utilities, recreational and community facilities and other public
improvements. This section provides that analysis. Relevant local planning and development
objectives are set out in the Bend Comprehensive Plan, Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board Strategic Plan, and the Bend Development Code. This section describes the purpose and
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intent of these plans, the main applicable goals and policies within each plan, and an
explanation of how this Plan conforms to the applicable goals and policies.
The numbering of the goals and policies within this section reflects the numbering that occurs
in the original document. The language from the original document is in italics.
All of the land in the Area is designated High Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan,
and zoned High Density Residential (RH) in the Bend Development Code. Allowed land uses,
maximum densities, and building requirements for all land in the Area are governed by the
Bend Development Code, as described in subsection C of this Section XIII.
A. Bend Comprehensive Plan
The analysis of how the Plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plan covers the most
relevant sections, but may not cover every section of the Comprehensive Plan that
relates to the Plan.
If the Comprehensive Plan policies identified in the Plan are updated in the future, this
document will automatically incorporate those updates without the Plan having to be
formally amended. If a Substantial Amendment is completed in the future, this section
of the Plan should be updated at that point.
Below are applicable Comprehensive Plan policies and statements of how the Plan
conforms to these Comprehensive Plan policies.
Chapter 1 Citizen Involvement
Policies
1-4 The City and special districts shall work toward the most efficient and economical method
for providing their services within the UGB.
1-7 The City will encourage compact development and the integration of land uses within the
Urban Growth Boundary to reduce trips, vehicle miles traveled, and facilitate non -
automobile travel.
1-15 The City shall continue to use advisory committees in their planning process, members of
which are selected by an open process, and who are widely representative of the
community.
1-16 The City will use other mechanisms, such as, but not limited to, meetings with
neighborhood groups, planning commission hearings, design workshops, and public
forums, to provide an opportunity for all the citizens of the area to participate in the
planning process.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 1 Citizen Involvement as there has been extensive
citizen involvement in the preparation of the Plan and all related BURA policies. The Plan and
Project support compact development within the Urban Growth Boundary by supporting
residential development in the High Density Residential (RH) zone, near residential and
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commercial uses. The identified Project supports infill development on currently undeveloped
lots within a generally developed area.
Over twenty-five opportunities for public involvement were provided in the course of
development of the Policy supporting this Plan. In this process, the Bend Economic
Development Advisory Board, the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Core Area Advisory
Board, the Bend Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development of Central Oregon, and a
round table of housing developers provided input on development of the Policy supported by
this Plan. Specific to public involvement in this Plan, BURA, the Planning Commission, and the
City Council all held public meetings regarding this Plan, at which public comment was
accepted, prior to the adoption of this TIF Plan and Report.
Chapter 5 Housing
Policies
5-7 The City will continue to create incentives for and remove barriers to development of a
variety of housing types in all residential zones, consistent with the density ranges and
housing types allowed in the zones. This policy is intended to implement the City's
obligation under the State Housing Goal to "encourage the availability of adequate
numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels which are
commensurate with the financial capabilities of Oregon households and allow for
flexibility of housing location, type, and density".
5-18 The City will assist in identifying, obtaining and leveraging funding sources for the
development of new housing for very low, low, and moderate - income residents, as
determined by appropriate percentages of Area Median Family income in the Housing
Needs Assessment.
5-31 Residential areas will offer a wide variety of housing types in locations best suited to a
range of housing types, needs and preferences.
5-38 Medium -and high -density residential developments should have good access to transit, K-
12 public schools where possible, commercial services, employment and public open
space to provide the maximum access to the highest concentrations of population.
Policy 5-20 defines affordable, in the case of dwelling units offered for rent, as housing for
which the rent and utilities constitute no more than 30 percent of such gross annual
household income for a family at 60% of the area median income, based upon most recent
HUD Income Limits for the Bend MSA. Policy 5-20 provides that other programs or policies
can specify other levels of affordability.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 5 Housing as the Housing Development and
Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support Project will encourage the development of
housing for households earning 90% AMI or less, along with market rate units, meeting housing
needs identified in the Oregon Housing Needs 2025 Methodology for the Bend UGB, supporting
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and Policy 5-20 to provide affordability at additional
income levels. The Area has access to transit, K-12 public schools, commercial services,
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employment, and public open space. The Area is adjacent to a higher education institution,
Central Oregon Community College, near K-12 public schools and public parks, and is in a High
Density Residential (RH) zone. The surrounding properties are zoned Standard Density
Residential, developed with single -unit homes, RH, developed with a large church facility and
associated improvements, and Public Facilities, developed with a higher education institution.
The Area is .5 miles from an area zoned and developed with industrial, commercial, and mixed
employment uses.
Chapter 11: Growth Management
Employment Districts
11-1 The City will encourage compact development and the integration of land uses within the
Urban Growth Boundary to reduce trips, vehicle miles traveled, and facilitate non -
automobile travel.
11-6 Medium and high -density residential development should have good access to transit, K
1.2 public schools where possible, commercial services, employment and public open
space to provide the maximum access to highest concentrations of population.
11-3 The City will ensure that development of large blocks of vacant land makes efficient use
of land, meets the city's housing and employment needs, and enhances the community.
11-23 The City will encourage development and redevelopment in commercial corridors that is
transit -supportive and offers sofe and convenient access and connections for all modes.
Finding: The Plan conforms to Chapter 11 Growth Management as for the Project encourages
compact development and integration within the Urban Growth Boundary, makes efficient use
of large blocks of vacant land that meets the City's housing needs, and supports development
and redevelopment along transit -supportive corridors, and offers access and connections for all
modes in the Area. To the extent not provided by the existing transportation improvements,
the development supported by this Plan will be required to make infrastructure improvements
as set out in the Bend Development Code.
B. Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Strategic Plan
The Bend Municipal Code requires the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board
(BEDAB) to create a three-year strategic plan, identifying projects and guiding the work
of the city's nine -member board as it seeks to:
• Advocate: Provide input into City policy and procedures from a private sector
perspective.
• Facilitate: Broker entrepreneurial support among existing community resources.
• Market: Brand and guide marketing efforts of Bend as "Open for Business."
• Coordinate: Organize and oversee City resources applied to economic
development.
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The following goal and strategy from the 2022-2024 BEDAB Strategic Plan is directly related to
the Plan.
Goal 2: Monitor and provide input on other relevant City policies relating to economic
development
• Support policies that provide for a spectrum of workforce housing opportunities
Finding: The Plan conforms to the Bend Economic Development Advisory Board Strategic Plan
as for the Project will create additional market rate and 90% AMI or less housing units in the
Area, supporting the Bend workforce.
A. Bead Development Code
The Projects in the Area supported by the Plan conform to the zoning in the Bend Development
Code, including maximum densities and building requirements, and those provisions of the
Bend Development Code are incorporated by reference herein. The entirety of the area is
zoned High Density Residential (RH).
As the Bend Development Code is updated, the references to the Bend Development Code in
this document will be deemed to incorporate those updates without the Plan having to be
formally amended. if a Substantial Amendment to this Plan is completed in the future, this
section will be updated to match the current zoning designations. The provisions of the Bend
Development Code in effect at the time of development approval will apply for any
development assisted by this Plan.
B.2 -- Residential Districts
Bend Development Code Section 2.1.100 Purpose and Applicability
High Density Residential (RH) - The High Density Residential District is intended to provide land
for primarily high density multi -unit residential in locations close to shopping and services,
transportation and public open space and to provide a transitional use area between other
Residential Districts and other less restrictive areas.
Finding: The Plan conforms to the Bend Development Code as the Projects and expenditures
proposed in the Plan conform to the requirements in the Bend Development Code and support
the types of uses allowed in the zoning present in the Area. The Project will support
development of a multi -unit apartment complex that the City has approved under application
number PLSPR20220819. This development will be required to comply with the provisions of
BDC Chapter 3.4, Public Improvement Standards, and other provisions of the Bend
Development Code to provide sufficient public infrastructure to serve the development. The
proposal includes the build -out of an undeveloped site, in a generally developed area.
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XI11. PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Development Tract B of Outcrop of subdivision of portion of land located in the Southwest One -
Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 25, Township 17 South, Range 11 East, Willamette Meridian, City of
Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon
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EXHIBIT A
Veridian Tax Increment Finance Plan - Report
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AND REVIEW
NOT ADOPTED
BUILDING ON OUR PAST
SERVING THE PRESENT
SHAPING BEND'S FUTURE
LAST OF PARTICIPANTS
Mayor
Melanie Kebler
Mayor Pro tern
Megan Perkins
City Council
Gina Franzosa
Ariel Mendez
Mike Riley
Megan Norris
Steve Platt
Planning Commission
Margo Clinton, Chair
Scott Winters, Vice -Chair
Bob Gressens
Suzanne Johannsen
John LaMotte
Erin Ludden
Nathan Nelson
City Manager
Eric King
City Finance Director
Samantha Nelson
City Attorney
Ian Leitheiser
Senior Assistant City Attorney
Elizabeth Oshel
Real Estate Director
Matt Stuart
Urban Renewal Manager
Jonathan Taylor
Planning Manager
Renee Brooke
Housing Manager
Racheal Baker
Bend Urban Renewal Agency
Mike, Riley, Chair
Gina Franzosa, Vice -Chair
Ariel Mendez
Megan Noris
Steve Platt
Melanie Kebler
Megan Perkins
Core Area Advisory Board
Corie Harlan, Chair
Dale VanValkenburg, Vice -Chair
Dawn Cofer
Hank Kamakaala
James Teeter
Jeff Baker
John Fischer
John Heylin
Katherine Austin
Bend Economic Development Advisory
Board
Gary North, Chair
DaWayne Judd, Vice -Chair
Briana Manfrass
Jenn Lynch
Jillian Taylor
Mark Kroncke
Petra Oroslanova
Ryan Andrews
Tierney Booker
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Mandy Dalrymple
Alison Hohengarten
Ian Karasz
Tony Levison
Isabel Mikovich
Richard Reese
Helen Silfven
Heather Simmons
Geoff Wall
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................3
III. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIF DISTRICT
PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE TIF DISTRICT.................................6
IV. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF MONEYS TO
PAYSUCH COSTS............................................................................................................7
V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN...................................................................................8
VI. THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUES REQUIRED AND THE
ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED...............................10
VII. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT..........................................10
VIIl. REVENUE SHARING........................................................................................................10
IX. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING...............................................................10
X. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE OF TIF/URBAN
RENEWALAREAS..........................................................................................................15
XI. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND IMPACTS ON
MUNICIPAL SERVICES...................................................................................................17
Xil. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH PLAN AREA IN THE PLAN......................................20
XIII. RELOCATION REPORT....................................................................................................21
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I. DEFINITIONS
"Agency" or "BURR" means the Bend Urban Renewal Agency. The Agency is responsible for
administration of this Veridian TIF Plan and other TIF plans previously adopted in the City of
Bend.
"Annual report" is the report required by ORS 457.460 that is filed with the City of Bend and
distributed to the taxing districts.
"Area" or "TIF Area" or "Plan Area" means the tax increment finance area established for
this Plan pursuant to ORS chapter 457, and described in Section XI11 of the Plan, below,
including the properties and rights -of -way located therein.
"Area Median Income" or "AMI" means the area median income as determined by the most
recent United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Bend
Metropolitan Statistical Area at the time of the household's application for housing.
"Blight" is defined in ORS 457.010(1)(a-i) and identified in the ordinance adopting a TIF plan.
"Board of Commissioners" means the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
"City" means the City of Bend, Oregon.
"City Council" or "Council" means the Bend City Council.
"Comprehensive Plan" means the City of Bend Comprehensive Plan and its implementing
ordinances, policies, and standards.
"County" means Deschutes County, Oregon.
"Fiscal year" or "FYE" means the year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30.
"Frozen base" means the total assessed value including all real, personal, manufactured,
and utility values within a TIF area at the time of adoption. The county assessor certifies the
assessed value after the adoption of a TIF area plan.
"Increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to any
increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or portion
thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement from the assessor
(frozen base).
"Maximum indebtedness" means the amount of the principal of indebtedness included in a
plan pursuant to ORS 457.190 and does not include indebtedness incurred to refund or
refinance existing indebtedness. The maximum indebtedness for this Plan is $8,782,431.
"More Affordable Housing" is housing that is rented at rates equal to or less than 30% of
household income to households earning 90% of area median income (AMI) or less. It
assumes housing is available to residents at a range of incomes, at or below 90 percent of
AMI.
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"Municipality" means any county or any city in the state of Oregon.
"ORS" means the Oregon Revised Statutes and specifically Chapter 457, which relates to
urban renewal.
"Plan" or "Veridian Area TIF Plan" or "TIF Plan" means the adopted plan for the TIF Area
pursuant to ORS chapter 457.
"Planning Commission" means the Bend Planning Commission.
"Policy" means the Policy for Tax Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and
Employment Growth adopted by BURA Resolution No. 158 on October 16, 2024.
"Policy Justification" means a document with an analysis of the local housing and
employment market for the City of Bend used to establish policy parameters for the Tax
Increment Assistance for Housing Affordability and Employment Growth.
"Project(s)" or "TIF Project(s)" means any work or undertaking carried out under the
Veridian TIF Plan.
"Report Accompanying Veridian Housing Area TIF Plan" or "Report" means the official
report that accompanies the Veridian TIF Plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Revenue sharing" means sharing tax increment proceeds as defined in ORS 457.470.
"Tax increment" means that part of the assessed value of a taxing district attributable to
any increase in the assessed value of the property located in an urban renewal area, or
portion thereof, over the assessed value specified in the certified statement.
"Tax increment finance area" or "TIF area" means a blighted area included in a TIF plan.
"Tax increment finance area plan" or "TIF plan" means a plan, as it exists or is changed or
modified from time to time, for one or more TIF areas, as provided in ORS 457.
"Tax increment finance area project(s)" or "TIF area project(s)" or "project(s)" means any
work or undertaking carried out under ORS 457.170 and ORS 457.180 in a TIF area.
"Tax increment finance area report" or "report" means the official report that accompanies
the TIF plan pursuant to ORS 457.087.
"Tax increment finance" or "tax increment financing" or "TIF" means the funds that are
associated with the division of taxes accomplished through the adoption of a TIF plan.
"Tax increment revenues" means the funds allocated by the assessor to renewal TIF area
due to increases in assessed value over the frozen base within the area.
"UGB" means urban growth boundary.
"Urban Renewal" means the statutory authority provided in ORS 457. In this Plan it is
synonymous with TIF.
Note on language: This Plan, wherever applicable and permissible, uses the term Tax
Increment Finance or TIF rather than "urban renewal". The term TIF is used consistently in
other parts of the nation and does not evoke past practices of other urban renewal agencies
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throughout the country wherein minorities and vulnerable populations were displaced to
clear the way for redevelopment. This Plan aims to avoid those connotations and has been
created with intention to avoid those outcomes. Utilizing the term TIF does not affect the
statutory authority of ORS 457, as it relates to this Plan.
II. INTRODUCTION
The Report contains background information and project details that pertain to the Veridian TIF
Area Plan. The Report is not a legal part of the Plan but provides public information and
supports the findings made by the Bend City Council as part of the approval of the Plan.
The Report provides the analysis required to meet the standards of ORS 457.087, including
financial feasibility. The Report accompanying the Plan contains the information required by
ORS 457.087, including:
• A description of the physical, social, and economic conditions in the area, ORS
457.087(1)
• Expected impact of the Plan, including fiscal impact in light of increased services,
ORS 457.087(1)
• Reasons for selection of the area, ORS 457.087(2)
• The relationship between each project to be undertaken and the existing conditions,
ORS 457.087(3)
• The estimated total cost of each project and the source of funds to pay such costs,
ORS 457.087(4)
• The estimated completion date of each project, ORS 457.087(5)
• The estimated amount of funds required in the area and the anticipated year in
which the debt will be retired, ORS 457.087(6)
• A financial analysis of the Plan, ORS 457.087(7)
• A fiscal impact statement that estimates the impact of tax increment financing upon
all entities levying taxes upon property in the urban renewal area, ORS 457.087(8)
• A relocation report, ORS 457.087(9)
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The relationship of the sections of the Report and the ORS 457.087 requirements is shown in
Table 1. The specific reference in the table below is the section of this Report that most
addresses the statutory reference. There may be other sections of the Report that also address
the statute.
Table 1- Statutory References
Statutory Requirement
Report
Section
ORS 457.087(1)
X, VIII
ORS 457.087(2)
XI
ORS 457.087(3)
11
ORS 457.087(4)
ORS 457.087(5)
VI
ORS 457.087(6)
IV,V
ORS 457.087(7)
IV,V
ORS 457.087(8)
VIII
ORS 457.087(9)
XII
The Report provides guidance on how the Plan might be implemented. The Agency has the
authority to adjust the implementation assumptions in this Report. The Agency may allocate
budgets differently, adjust the timing of the projects and make other adjustments to the
financials as determined by the Agency. The Agency may also make changes as allowed in the
Amendments section of the Plan. These adjustments must stay within the overall maximum
indebtedness of the Plan.
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Ill. THE PROJECTS IN THE AREA AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIF
DISTRICT PROJECTS AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS IN THE TIF
DISTRICT
The projects identified for the Veridian TIF Plan Area are described below, including how
they relate to the existing conditions in the Plan Area.
A. Housing Development and Development Assistance, Partnership, and Support
This Project will provide incentives for the development of housing units and More
Affordable Housing in the Plan Area. The development to be supported by this Project is a
69-unit apartment complex in the Area approved by the City of Bend under application
number PL.SPR20220819. Incentives may be in the form of either an annual tax increment
reimbursement payment over a specified period and/or payment of City development fees
associated with the proposed development project (i.e., system development charges)
("Assistance"). The form of Assistance for the Project will be determined through a
development agreement with the developer of the housing that stipulates the amount and
timing of the development and the amount and timing of the incentive.
BURA staff will conduct pre -development meetings with a developer of property within the
Area to identify the financing needs of the site. Staff will recommend a financing package not
to exceed the maximum indebtedness to the Agency that will contain recommendations on
the appropriate length of incentive through negotiations with the developer for the
development of the housing units. A development agreement, approved by the Agency will
set out the method of providing the Assistance to the eligible project and a commitment by
the developer owner for providing the required More Affordable Units.
A guideline for the amount of incentive is shown in the Table 2 of this Report. This is a
guideline only, and actual assistance provided will be set through development agreements
with BURA, balancing the needs for administration and incentives.
Existing Conditions: The property is currently undeveloped. There are impaired
investments as identified in Section X of this Report. As described in the Plan and the
adopting documents, there is a lack of residential housing units and affordable housing
units in Bend.'The Plan will support development of housing in the Area, including
improvements to presently deficient on -site infrastructure, increase the supply of
housing units, and provide housing units affordable for households in income ranges
for which there is presently a lack of affordable units in Benda
I City of Bend Comprehensive Plan
2 Oregon Housing Needs Assessment 2025 Methodology
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B. Administration
The Agency may provide administration of the Plan including but not limited to staff
support, legal counsel assistance, review of annual payments, financial statements, budget
preparation and annual reports pursuant to ORS 457.460.
Existing Conditions: There is presently not a TIF area in this location. Therefore,
there is no existing funding or need for administration in the Area by BURA. This
project would provide that administrative support.
A table showing the projects and total estimated costs is shown in The total cost estimates
for the Projects are shown in Table 2 below. These are all estimates acknowledging that
these project activities must fit within the maximum indebtedness. These costs are shown
in nominal, year of expenditure (YOE) dollars, and are equal to the maximum indebtedness
of $8,782,431. The estimated project costs assume development assistance of 97% of the
tax increment from the Plan to the developer incentive project and 3% to the Agency for
administration of the Plan.
The Agency will be able to review and update fund expenditures and allocations on an
annual basis when the annual budget is prepared
Table 2. The total costs are estimated based on the projected future assessed value of the
project.
IV. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF EACH PROJECT AND THE SOURCES OF
MONEYS TO PAY SUCH COSTS
The total cost estimates for the Projects are shown in Table 2 below. These are all estimates
acknowledging that these project activities must fit within the maximum indebtedness.
These costs are shown in nominal, year of expenditure (YOE) dollars, and are equal to the
maximum indebtedness of $8,782,431. The estimated project costs assume development
assistance of 97% of the tax increment from the Plan to the developer incentive project and
3% to the Agency for administration of the Plan.
The Agency will be able to review and update fund expenditures and allocations on an
annual basis when the annual budget is prepared
Table 2 - Estimated Cost of Each Project, ($2025)
Project Estimated Cost Percentage of Total
Development Assistance $8,518,958 97%
Administration $263,473 3%
TOTAL $8,782,431 100%
Source: City of Bend
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V. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE PLAN
The estimated tax increment revenues through fiscal year ending ("HE") 2055 are
calculated based on projections of the growth in assessed value of new development within
the TIF Area and the consolidated tax rate that will apply in the TIF Area.
Table 3 shows the incremental assessed value, tax rates, and tax increment revenues each
year, adjusted for discounts, delinquencies, truncation loss, and receipt of delinquent taxes
from prior years.3
The incremental assessed value is the estimated assessed value based on real market value
of the proposed project as determined by the Deschutes County Property Tax Estimator as
provided by the applicant.
The first year of tax increment collections is anticipated to be FYE 2028. Gross tax increment
financing revenue (the column titled Gross TIF, in Table 3) is calculated by multiplying the
tax rate times the excess value used. Excess value is the increased in assessed value over
the frozen base. The tax rate is expressed per thousand dollars of assessed value, so the
calculation is "tax rate times excess value used divided by one thousand." The column titled
Net TIF Revenue in Table 3 also indicates the total Maximum Indebtedness proposed in this
plan as referenced in Table 2, and represents the gross TIF, less expected discounts, to show
the total amount of increment expected to be received by BURA in each year of the Plan.
3 In Oregon, when the full amount of the property tax bill is paid by November 15, the taxpayer gets a 3
percent discount. If the taxpayer pays two thirds of the tax by November 15, they get a 2 percent discount. To
get a discount on the current year's tax bill, all delinquent taxes, penalty, and interest must first be paid in full
(See: http://www.oregon.gov/dor, Property Tax Payment Procedure).
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THE ANTICIPATED YEAR IN WHICH INDEBTEDNESS WILL BE RETIRED
The maximum indebtedness is $8,782,431(Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty Two
Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirty One Dollars). This is also the estimated total amount of tax
increment revenues required to service the maximum indebtedness as no formal borrowings or
interest payments are anticipated in the Plan.
VI1. THE ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE FOR EACH PROJECT
The schedule for projects will be based on the availability of funding. The projects will be
ongoing and will be completed as directed by the Agency. Anticipated annual expenditures for
program administration are shown in Table 2.
The Agency is anticipated to complete the projects and to terminate the Plan in FYE 2055,
allowing two years for construction of the housing assisted by the Plan and 30 years of
increment rebate and housing affordability, for a 30-year Plan duration.
Vill. REVENUE SHARING
Revenue sharing thresholds are not projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
Revenue sharing thresholds are not projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
Revenue sharing is defined in ORS 457.470 and requires that the impacted taxing jurisdictions
receive a share of the incremental growth in the Plan Area when annual tax increment finance
revenues exceed 10% and 12.5% of the original maximum indebtedness of the Plan. For this
Plan, 10% equals $878,243. As shown in the column labeled Gross TIF in Table 3, neither
threshold is projected to be reached during the life of the Plan.
If either threshold is met, the Agency will comply with statutory requirements for revenue
sharing.
IX. IMPACT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
This section describes the impact of tax increment financing of the maximum indebtedness,
both until and after the indebtedness is repaid, upon all entities levying taxes upon property in
the TIF Area.
The impact of tax increment financing on overlapping taxing districts consists primarily of the
property tax revenues foregone on permanent rate levies as applied to the growth in assessed
value in the TIF Area. These projections show the estimated tax revenues that would be
received by the taxing districts if the development assisted by the Plan were to occur without
the Plan. Table4 and Table 5 shows impacts estimated through FYE 2057.
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The Bend -La Pine School District is not directly affected by the tax increment financing, but the
amounts of their taxes divided for the Plan are shown in the following tables. Under current
school funding law, property tax revenues are combined with State School Fund revenues to
achieve per -student funding targets. Under this system, property taxes foregone, due to the
use of tax increment financing, are substantially replaced with State School Fund revenues, as
determined by a funding formula at the state level. If new school aged students move into
these units and attend the local schools, the funding through the State School Fund would
increase.
Table 4 and Table 5 show the projected impacts to permanent rate levies of taxing districts as a
result of this Plan. Table 4 shows the general government levies, and Table 5 shows the
education levies.
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Table 4 - Proiected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies - General Government
FYE
City of Bend
Deschutes
County
County
Library
Countywide
Law
Enforcement
County
Extension
9-1-1
Bend Parks
and
Recreation
District
Total
2026
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
2027
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
2028
$43,861
$19,999
$8,605
$19,556
$350
$5,660
$22,857
$120,889
2029
$45,177
$20,599
$8,863
$20,143
$361
$5,830
$23,543
$124,516
2030
$46,532
$21,217
$9,129
$20,747
$372
$6,005
$24,249
$128,251
2031
$47,928
$21,853
$9,403
$21,370
$383
$6,185
$24,977
$132,099
2032
$49,366
$22,509
$9,685
$22,011
$394
$6,371
$25,726
$136,062
2033
$50,847
$23,184
$9,975
$22,671
$406
$6,562
$26,498
$140,143
2034
$52,372
$23,880
$10,275
$23,351
$418
$6,759
$27,293
$144,348
2035
$53,943
$24,596
$10,583
$24,052
$431
$6,962
$28,112
$148,678
2036
$55,561
$25,334
$10,900
$24,773
$444
$7,170
$28,955
$153,138
2037
$57,228
$26,094
$11,227
$25,516
$457
$7,385
$29,824
$157,733
2038
$58,945
$26,877
$11,564
$26,282
$471
$7,607
$30,718
$162,465
2039
$60,714
$27,683
$11,911
$27,070
$485
$7,835
$31,640
$167,339
2040
$62,535
$28,514
$12,268
$27,883
$500
$8,070
$32,589
$172,359
2041
$64,411
$29,369
$12,636
$28,719
$515
$8,312
$33,567
$177,529
2042
$66,343
$30,250
$13,015
$29,581
$530
$8,562
$34,574
$182,855
2043
$68,334
$31,158
$13,406
$30,468
$546
$8,819
$35,611
$188,341
2044
$70,384
$32,093
$13,808
$31,382
$562
$9,083
$36,679
$193,991
2045
$72,495
$33,055
$14,222
$32,324
$579
$9,356
$37,780
$199,811
2046
$74,670
$34,047
$14,649
$33,293
$597
$9,636
$38,913
$205,805
2047
$76,910
$35,068
$15,088
$34,292
$615
$9,925
$40,080
$211,979
2048
$79,217
$36,120
$15,541
$35,321
$633
$10,223
$41,283
$218,339
2049
$81,594
$37,204
$16,007
$36,380
$652
$10,530
$42,521
$224,889
2050
$84,042
$38,320
$16,488
$37,472
$671
$10,846
$43,797
$231,636
2051
$86,563
$39,470
$16,982
$38,596
$692
$11,171
$45,111
$238,585
2052
$89,160
$40,654
$17,492
$39,754
$712
$11,506
$46,464
$245,742
2053
$91,835
$41,873
$18,016
$40,946
$734
$11,852
$47,858
$253,115
2054
$94,590
$43,130
$18,557
$42,175
$756
$12,207
$49,294
$260,708
2055
$97,427
$44,424
$19,114
$43,440
$778
$12,573
$50,773
$268,529
Total
$1,882,983
$858,576
$369,410
$839,568
$15,045
$243,005
$981,287
$5,189,873
Source: City of Bend
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Table 5 - Projected Impact on Taxing District Permanent Rate Levies -- Education
FYE
Bend La -Pine School District
Central Oregon CC
High Desert
ESD
Total
2026
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
2027
$0
$0
$0
2028
$74,534
$9,706
$1,508
$85,749
2029
_ $76,770
$9,997
$1,553
$88,321
2030
$79,073
$10,297
$1,600
$90,971
2031
$81,446
$10,606
$1,648
$93,700
2032
_ $83,889
$10,924
$1,697
$96,511
2033
$86,406
$11,252
$1,748
$99,406
2034
$88,998
$11,590
$1,801
$102,388
2035
$91,668
$11,937
$1,855
$105,460
2036
$94,418
$12,295
$1,911
$108,624
2037
$97,250
$12,664
$1,968
$111,883
2038
$100,168
$13,044
$2,027
$115,239
2039
$103,173
$13,436
$2,088
$118,696
2040
$106,268
$13,839
$2,150
$122,257
2041
$109,456
$14,254
$2,215
$125,925
2042
$112,740
$14,681
_ $2,281
$129,703
2043
$116,122
$15,122
$2,350
$133,594
2044
$119,606
$15,576
$2,420
$137,601
2045
$123,194
$16,043
$2,493
$141,730
2046
$126,890
$16,524
$2,568
$145,981
2047
_ $130,696
$17,020
$2,645
$150,361
2048
$134,617
$17,530
$2,724
$154,872
2049
$138,656
$18,056
$2,806
$159,518
2050
$142,816
$18,598
$2,890
$164,303 !
2051
$147,100
$19,156
$2,977
$169,232
2052
$151,513
$19,731
$3,066
$174,309
2053
$156,058
$20,323
$3,158
$179,539
2054
$160,740
1 $20,932
$3,253
$184,925
2055
$165,562
$21,560
$3,350
$190,473
Total
$3,199,828
$416'694
$64,747
$3,681,270
Source: City of Bend
Please refer to the explanation of the schools funding In the preceding section
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Table 6 shows the projected increased revenue to the taxing jurisdictions after termination
of the Plan and tax increment collection by BURR is terminated. These projections are for
FYE 2056.
The frozen base is the assessed value of the Plan Area established by the County Assessor at
the time the Plan is established. Excess value is the increased assessed value in the Plan
Area above the frozen base.
Table 6 - Additional Revenues Obtained after Termination of Tax Increment Financing in FYE
2056 (Year after Termination)
Taxing District
From Increment
From Frozen Base
Total
Value
Value
General Government
City of Bend
$100,350
$0
$100,350
Deschutes County
$45,756
$0
$45,756
County Library
$19,687
$0
$19,687
Countywide Law
$44,743
$0
$44,743
Enforcement
County Extension
$802
$0
$802
9-1-1 $12,950 $0 $12,950
Bend Parks and $52,296 $0 $52,296
Recreation
Subtotal
$276,585
$0
$276,585
Education
Bend La -Pine School
$170,529
$0
$170,529
District
Central Oregon CC
$22,207
$0
$22,207
High Desert ESD
$3,451
$0
$3,451
Subtotal
$196,187
$0
$196,187
Total
$472,772
$0
$472,772
Source: City of Bend
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X. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY LIMITS ON ASSESSED VALUE AND SIZE
OF TIF/URBAN RENEWAL AREAS
State law limits the percentage of both a municipality's total assessed value and the total
land area that can be contained in a TIF area at the time of its establishment to 15% for
municipalities over 50,000 in population. As noted below, the frozen base of the Veridian
TIF Area (using assumed FYE 2025 values) is projected to be $0. The total assessed value of
the City is $16,125,929,179. The increment of the existing urban renewal areas is
$833,743,768. To get the total percentage of assessed value in TIF areas, divide the total
assessed value of the City minus the increment of the TIF areas by the frozen base values of
the urban renewal areas. Table 7 shows that in Bend, 3.35% of the City's assessed value is
located in TIF areas, which is below the 15% threshold. The City is considering adopting
three new TIF areas in May 2025. Table 7a shows that if all areas proposed for adoption in
May 2025 are created, total TIF areas in the City are below the 15% threshold.
Table 7- Assessed Value Statutory Limit Verification
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Frozen Base
Increment
Juniper Ridge
$13,752,568
$157,422,963
Murphy Crossing
$72,685,192
$65,530,594
Core Area
$443,857,101
$80,495,350
Veridian
$0
TOTAL:
$530,294,861
$303,448,907
Calculation
A. City of Bend Total AV
$16,125,929,719
B. Total Frozen Base of URAs
$530,294,861
C. Total Increment of URAs
$303,448,907
D. Frozen Base as % of
City
AV: B/(A-C)
3.35%
Table 7a — Assessed Value Statutory Limit Verification —Proposed Districts (May
2025)
Bend Urban Renewal Areas Frozen Base Increment
Juniper Ridge
$13,752,568
$157,422,963
Murphy Crossing
$72,685,192
$65,530,594
Core Area
$443,857,101
$80,495,350
Veridian*
$0
Britta Ridge*
$269,110
Century*
$3, 559, 680
TOTAL:
$534,123,651
$303,448,907
Calculation
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A. City of Bend Total AV $16,125,929,719
B. Total Frozen Base of LIRAS $534,123,651
C. Total Increment of LIRAS $303,448,907
D. Frozen Base as % of
City
AV: B/(A-C) 3.38%
* May2025 Recommended Plan Areas
Source: City of Bend and Deschutes County Assessor, SAL 4c (FYE 2025)
AV — assessed value
Frozen base — assessed value the urban renewal area at the time it is established
Increment— increased assessed value over the frozen bas
URA —urban renewal area
The Veridian TIF Area contains 2.81 acres. There are 1,640.12 acres in other TIF areas in the
City. The City contains 21,315.8 acres. 7.68% of the City's acreage is located in TIF areas,
which is below the 15% threshold. The City is considering adopting three new TIF areas in
May 2025. Table 8a shows that if all areas proposed for adoption in May 2025 are created,
total TIF areas in the City are below the 15% threshold.
Table 8- Acreage Statutory Limit Verification
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Acreage
Juniper Ridge
721.95
Murphy Crossing
275.15
Core Area
637.16
Century
2.81
Total
1,637.07
City of Bend
21,315.80
URA as % of City of Bend
7.68%
Source: City of Bend
Table 8a — Acreage Statutory Limit Verification — Proposed Districts (May 2025)
Bend Urban Renewal Areas
Acreage
Juniper Ridge
721.95
Murphy Crossing
275.15
Core Area
637.16
Veridian *
2.81
Britta Ridge*
6.16
Century*
9.20
Total
1,652.43
City of Bend
21,315.80
URA as % of City of Bend
7.75%
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XI. EXISTING PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND
IMPACTS ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES
This section of the Report describes existing conditions within the Plan Area Area and
documents the occurrence of "blighted areas," as defined by ORS 457.010(1).
A. Physical Conditions
1. Land Use
The Plan Area measures 2.81 total acres in size. The present land use is vacant,
undeveloped, and publicly owned property.
2. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designations
The Area is zoned High Density Residential (RH) and designated High Density Residential
(RH) in the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Infrastructure
This section identifies the existing conditions in the Plan Area to assist in establishing blight
in the ordinance adopting the Plan. This does not mean that all of these projects are
included as projects to be undertaken in the Plan. The specific projects that are included in
the Plan are listed in Section II of this Report.
1. Transportation
The Plan Area abuts NW Mt. Washington Drive and NW Shevlin Park Road. The streets are
designated as minor arterials in the Bend Transportation System Plan ("TSP"). A residential
development has been approved by the City with permit PLSPR20220819. The approved
development is anticipated to be assisted by the Project in the Plan. The area's
transportation and rights -of -way are generally constructed in conformance with City
Standards. The proposed development will construct two new street connections to NW
Mt. Washington Drive and NW Shevlin Park Road in accordance with Bend Development
Code 3.4, Mitigation 5 in the Traffic Analysis Memo and land -use permit PLSPR20220819.
There is presently no interior transportation system that provides multimodal access from
the Plan Area to NW. Mt. Washington Drive and NW Shevlin Park Road. Buildout of the
undeveloped sites within the Plan Area is proposed to connect to abutting rights -of -way
with access improved to City Standards.
2. Other Utilities
The water, sewer, and storm infrastructure are available within surrounding streets/areas
and are adequate to serve the site. The plan area is not currently served with City of Bend
Sewer or Water. As stated land -use permit PLSPR20220819, the development must extend
the 8-inch water main from the western plan and an 8-inch PVC sewer main from the
northwest corner of the Plan Area that will meet City of Bend Standards.
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C. Social Conditions
The Plan Area has no existing residents. The City of Bend is currently needs an additional
8,500 residential units across all income ranges by 20305 to accommodate underproduction
for existing need and 15,000 new residents.6 Building more housing units with emphasis on
encouraging more affordable housing options are high priorities within the City according to
both community statements and City Council 2023-2025 Goals.
The Plan Area is in Block Group 1 in Census Tract 13.02 in the City of Bend. Tables 9-13 show
the social conditions for this block group.
Table 9 — Race in the Block Group 1
Race Number Percent
White alone 2,765 86%
Black or African American alone 0 0%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 0 0%
Asian alone 34 1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 0%
Some other race alone 22 1%
Two or more races 379 12%
TOTAL 3,200 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 10 — Age in the Block Group 1
Age
Number Percent
Under 5 years
167
5%
5 to 9 years
185
6%
10 to 14 years
157
5%
15 to 17 years
158
5%
18 to 24 years
75
2%
25 to 34 years
208
7%
35 to 44 years
534
17%
45 to 54 years
525
16%
55 to 64 years
495
15%
65 to 74 years
499
16%
75 to 84 years
170
5%
5 Oregon Housing Needs Analysis, 2025
6 Portland State University, Population Projects 2030
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85 years and over 27 1%
TOTAL 3,200 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 11— Educational Attainment for Population 25 years and Over in Block Group 1
Educational Attainment
Number
Percent
Less than high school
25
1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
176
7%
Some college
370
15%
Associate's degree
190
8%
Bachelor's degree
792
32%
Master's degree
596
24%
Professional school degree
145
6%
Doctorate degree
164
7%
TOTAL
2,458
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 12 —Travel Time to Work in Block Group 1
Travel Time
Number
Percent
Less than 10 minutes
131
19%
10 to 19 minutes
346
51%
20 to 29 minutes
208
30%
30 to 34 minutes
0
0%
35 to 59 minutes
0
0%
60 or more minutes
0
0%
TOTAL 685 100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
Table 13 — Means of Transportation to Work in Block Group 1
Means of Transportation
Number
Percent
Drove alone
610
50%
Carpooling
0
0%
Using Public Transportation
0
0%
Bicycling
75
6%
Walking
0
0%
Working at home
541
44%
TOTAL
1,226
100%
Source: American Community Survey 2023 5-year Estimates
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D. Economic Conditions
1. Taxable Value of Property within the Plan Area
The estimated total assessed value from the Deschutes County Department of Assessment
and Taxation for FYE 2025 is $0. The Area is zoned High Density Residential (RH) and is
presently vacant. With a consistent lack of development, the Area has diminished taxable
value reducing overall tax receipts in comparison to adjacent areas thereby not contributing
its fair share to the overall tax base of the City. The result is stagnant and unproductive use
of land resulting in taxable value $1 million less per acre than adjacent parcels.
E. Impact on Municipal Services
The fiscal impact of tax increment financing on taxing districts that levy taxes within the
Plan Area (affected taxing districts) is described in Section VII of this Report. This subsection
discusses the fiscal impacts resulting from potential increases in demand for municipal
services.
The projects in the Plan are for development assistance to assist in the development of
housing units in the Area and administration of this Plan.
The developments to be supported by the Projects of this Plan are for multi -unit housing
development and associated site improvements, approved by the City under planning
application number PLSPR20220819. The Area is within the City limits, the approved
development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and zoning designations, and the
City has anticipated the need to provide services to the Area. As the development will be
new construction, it will be constructed to current building codes, which will aid in the
needs for fire protection and lessen the burden on fire response.
The financial impacts from tax increment collections will be countered by housing
production and, in the future, adding future increased increases in assessed value to the tax
bases for all taxing jurisdictions, including the City.
XII. REASONS FOR SELECTION OF EACH PLAN AREA IN THE PLAN
The reason for selecting the Plan Area is to provide the ability to fund developer assistance
necessary to cure blight within the Plan Area. The development assistance will assist with
providing more market rate and workforce affordable housing units as identified in Bend's
Housing Needs Analysis and the Oregon Housing Needs Assessment 2025 Methodology,
contributing to the health, safety and welfare of Bend residents. The Plan Area is zoned
High Density Residential (RH) and is not being utilized to the use for which it is zoned. The
Plan Area is vacant, does not have adequate development of utilities, and has not been
developed commensurate with surrounding lands.
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XIII. RELOCATION REPORT
There Is no relocation report required for the Plan. No specific acquisitions that would result
in relocation benefits have been identified. However, if property is acquired that requires
relocation, the Agency will comply with applicable relocation requirements.
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vT E S COG2�
{ BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
MEETING DATE: April 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Formation of Committee to Create Commissioner Districts
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Ballot Measure #9-173 passed in November 2024 which expands the County
Commissioners to a five seat Board. The two new positions will be elected in 2026, for an
initial two-year term which will begin in January 2027 and will be at -large seats. In previous
Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings in November 2024 and March 2025, the
BOCC indicated interest in creating Commissioner Districts through a Ballot Measure
process in place of having 5 at -large Commissioner Positions.
On March 31, 2025, the BOCC voted to move forward to develop a process to draft
Commissioner Districts for voter consideration. The BOCC supports a district map drawing
process via a committee and directed staff to research and present options for forming a
citizen committee to commence the map drawing work. Specifically, the BOCC directed
staff to present options on the committee formation processes for the following:
1. Local Appointments
2. State Home Rule Charter Committee Appointment Process
3. Civic Assembly/Application Process
In addition to compiling research from the City of Portland and two Oregon counties which
have completed a re -districting or new districting process, staff has talked extensively with
the consultant who led the Civic Assembly process last fall. Based upon that information as
well as staff background and experience, the following options are presented for BOCC
discussion and decision:
Local Appointments Options (combination of any of the following)
• Cities
o How many appointments?
o Each city appoints 1 member or a weighted formula is created based
on proportional voter population
o The voting population data by city as of April 1, 2025:
City
Voting Population
Percent of Total
Deschutes County
Voting Population
163,826
City of Bend
77,587
47%
City of La Pine
2,317
1 %
City of Redmond
26,954
16%
City of Sisters
3,206
2%
Other
53,762
33%
• BOCC
o How many appointments?
■ 3 = 1 each
■ 4 = 1 each plus 1 selected by majority vote of the BOCC
• Other options
• State elected officials from Deschutes County
o How many appointments?
■ 1 each
■ Proportional appointments based on voting population
■ Other
o The voting population by office as of April 1, 2025:
State Senate
Elected Official
District
Deschutes
County
Representation
Voting Population
(Deschutes County
Only)
Percent of Total
Deschutes County Voting
Population (163,826
Senator
Broadman
27
All
113,120
69%
Senator
Linthicum
28
Partial
29,263
18%
Senator McLane
30
Partial
21443
13%
State House
Elected Official
District
Deschutes
County
Representation
Voting Population
(Deschutes County
Only)
Percent of Total
Deschutes County Voting
Population (163,826)
Rep. E. Levy
53
All
58746
36%
Rep. Kro f
54
All
54374
33%
Rep. Reschke
55
Partial
29263
18%
Rep. Breese
Iverson
59
Partial
21387
13%
Rep. Owens
60
Fraction
56
0%
• At large appointments by citizen applications
o How many appointments?
• Other
• Recommended Timeline
o Appointment nominations due by May 301n
o Appointments confirmed during June 16t" BOCC meeting
Budget Impact
o If appointment only, no budget impact anticipated
o If application process, costs involved could include translation services
for notices and print advertising costs (potentially)
State Home Rule Charter Committee Appointment Process (9 member committee)
• BOCC Appoints 4 members
0 4 = 1 each plus 1 selected by majority vote of the BOCC
0 4 selected by majority vote of the BOCC
o Other
State Senators and State Representatives representing the County appoint 4
members
o Please refer to the chart of listed state elected officials above
0 1 each by elected officials that have majority representation in the
County (Senator Broadman, Rep. Levy, and Rep. Kropf) and 1
combined by the remaining elected who have partial representation
in the County (Senator Linthicum, Senator McLane, Rep. Reschke, Rep.
Breese Iverson, and Rep. Owens)
o Other
BOCC appointees and State Senator/Representatives appointees combined
appoint 1 member
o For state elected officials - weighted nominations based on voting
population represented or each puts forth a nomination
o BOCC - each put forth a nomination or selected by majority vote of
the BOCC
o All parties vote on nominations and top vote gets the nomination
o Other
• Recommended Timeline
o Appointment nominations due by May 30`"
o Appointments confirmed during June 16`" BOCC meeting
Budget Impact
o No budget impact anticipated
Civic Assembly/Application Process/Hybrid
Background: In the Fall of 2024 a Civic Assembly was formed in Deschutes County with the
intent of having a group of demographically represented citizens come together and
present a large range of recommendations on a complicated issue (Youth Homelessness).
Forming a committee with one set goal (drawing Commissioner district maps) has unique
considerations and the process for the formation of the Civic Assembly may not be entirely
compatible with forming a district maps committee. However, staff believe that there were
some great processes in place for the formation of the Civic Assembly that could potentially
be adapted and implemented to form a district maps committee.
• Engage Josh Burgess with Democracy Next in the process?
o Josh may be available to conduct some light consulting work on
the process
Advertise on social and traditional media platforms to solicit applications
o Use a QR code for easy access to application process
o Reverse process of demographic representation?
■ The assembly sent out targeted mailing using software that
selected 12,500 registered voters who were demographically
represented and invited those selected to apply to participate
• Costs
on the assembly
County could cast a wide net of applications and potentially
use software to randomly select a demographically
represented group for application review and committee
selection
o Assembly paid a stipend to participants as well as offered
reimbursements for childcare and transportation
o Stipend for Committee members?
■ A consideration for the BOCC for committee members whether
the committee is formed through an assembly, nomination, or
application process
o Total cost of the assembly was $250,000, currently the County has
$12,000 budgeted for the district map process
• Meeting schedule
o The assembly met for 5 days for 8 hours a day
o Staff propose a meeting schedule that takes place over the course
of 8-12 weeks, 1-2 times a week, 2-hour meetings each
• Timeline
o The assembly required at least 6 months of prep work before the
meetings began
o Please refer to the PowerPoint from the March 31, 2025, BOCC
meeting for a draft timeline assuming the ballot measure is on the
May 2026 election
Other items to consider in developing a process to form a Committee:
• Committee Size
o Recommend that the committee has an odd number of members
o Recommend a Committee size between 11-19 members, however a
smaller committee size is also an option (7-9 members)
Committee member requirements
o Registered voter?
o Deschutes resident?
o Eligible to run for a Commissioner seat in the 2026 election?
o Demographic representation?
o Geographic representation?
If application option is part or all of any option then:
o Who selects the applicants?
■ Blind (redacted identifying information) application review?
■ Rating system for applications?
■ Cornmissioners, staff, representatives from cities/communities,
and/or others involved in the application review?
■ Other?
o Software generating demographically represented applicants and
randomly selected?
o Online application option?
o Timeline for announcing applications, deadline, and selection process
• Engaging students from COCC and/or OSU-Cascades in the committee
process?
o Students were trained in facilitation and moderation for the Civic
Assembly
o OSU-Cascades -A laboratory for the American Conversation
o COCC - Political Science department
The next BOCC work session to discuss the process to create district maps will occur on
May 5. Topics likely to include:
• Committee meeting facilitation
• Meeting schedule, including when to start
• Charter formation
o Map drawing criteria
■ BOCC or Committee decision?
o District map options -how many and who decides
■ BOCC or Committee decision?
o District Numbering
■ BOCC or Committee decision?
0 5 Districts or 4 and 1 at -large
• Public Input
o Timing
o Type of outreach
o Public Hearing(s)
BUDGET IMPACTS:
$12,000 has been budgeted for FY 2026 to complete the process.
ATTENDANCE:
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager
Steve Dennison, County Clerk