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MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Michael M Daly and Tammy
Melton, Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County
Administrator; George Kolb, Road Department; Robin Marshall, Commission on
Children & Families; media representative Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin; and
approximately thirty other citizens.
Chair Luke opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
1. Before the Board was Citizen Input.
None was offered.
2. Before the Board was Recognition of Robin Marshall with the 2008 Skip
Prante Substance Abuse Prevention Award.
Judy Trego and Janet Westmoreland gave an overview of the award, how a
recipient is selected and by whom. Robin Marshall is being recognized for her
tireless work with the Redmond Prevention Team to reduce alcohol and drug
abuse in youth through a variety of programs.
3. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2008-
452, a Notice of Intent to Award Contract Letter for the Construction of
Foster Road within the Beaver Special Road District.
George Kolb briefly described the item.
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MELTON: Move approval.
DALY: Second.
VOTE: MELTON: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda.
MELTON: Move approval.
DALY: Second.
VOTE: MELTON: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
Consent Agenda Items
4. Signature of Order 2008 -074, Approving Funding Recommendations for
Juvenile Crime Prevention Funds
5. Signature of Document No. 2008 -435, Accepting a Juvenile Accountability
Block Grant Award
6. Signature of Document No. 2008 -443, an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Oregon Department of Transportation regarding Specialized Transportation
Services
7. Signature of Document No. 2008 -445, Amending an Intergovernmental
Agreement between Deschutes County, Crook County, Jefferson County and
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) regarding the Central
Oregon Community Investment Board (COCIB)
8. Signature of Document No. 2008 -437, an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Multnomah County Health Department regarding the Share Communicable
Disease Database Program for Fiscal Year 2008 -09
9. Approval of Minutes:
• Business Meetings: June 4; June 30
• Work Session: July 16
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10. Economic Development Grant Requests:
• Sunriver Music Festival — Cultural Tourism - $500 was granted by
Commissioners Luke and Daly, and $1,000 was granted by Commissioner
Melton
• United Way of Deschutes County — Project Homeless Connect — each
Commissioner granted $1,000
• C. O. Youth Investment Foundation — Drill Team — each Commissioner
granted $1,000
• Redmond School District — Head Start — Commissioners Luke and Melton
granted $500 each; Commissioner Daly granted $1,000
CONVENED AS THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF DESCHUTES
COUNTY
11. Before the Board Consideration of Recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners regarding Ordinance No. 2008 -025, Making Certain
Determinations and Findings Relating to and Approving the Bend
Municipal Airport Urban Renewal Plan.
Dave Kanner explained that the plan is adopted by the Commissioners, but the
Urban Renewal Agency makes a recommendation to the Board. Therefore, the
Board needs to convene as both entities.
Commissioner Luke stated that the meeting notice in the newspaper did not
give the location of the hearing. Mr. Kanner said that the notice did meet
regulatory requirements; people could call to find out the location if needed.
The Board could open and continue the hearing, and place an additional notice
in the meantime.
Mark Pilliod said that this is not a land use issue, but could be continued if
necessary. The Agency could arrive at a recommendation after the hearing is
held.
Jeff Tashman and John Russell came before the Board. Mr. Tashman is a
consultant who handles urban renewal situations in Oregon. He said that the
Agency makes a recommendation to the Board; there is no formal way to do
this. There is no requirement for a public hearing. The normal practice is to
not take testimony before the Agency, but before the Board.
LUKE: Move that Commissioner Melton be the Chair of the Agency.
DALY: Second.
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VOTE: MELTON: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
Mr. Russell gave an overview of the importance of the Bend Airport and that
the urban renewal plan would a way to provide some capital to improve the
airport. Elaine Howard is also working with the Jeff Tashman and the City on
this issue; and Sue Palmeri, Airport Manager, is present to answer questions.
Ms. Howard gave a PowerPoint presentation on the plan at this time.
Mr. Russell said that when the boundaries were originally discussed with
County staff, noise levels were a concern. The maps in the presentation give
current noise levels and projected noise levels. The boundary is confined at
Nelson Road. He feels that the 2017 projection is for increased ambient noise
during normal hours.
Mr. Kanner stated that findings would need to be made consistent with the
comprehensive plan in regard to EFU land.
Commissioner Luke asked if there is a plan to take in the area shown by the
blue arrows on the map. Mr. Russell said that an allowance could be made to
increase the area by 20% but it is not clear if this will happen. However, they
would like to keep all options open. Ms. Howard stated that it would then need
to come before the Agency and the Board at that point.
In response to a question regarding future development of housing in the area,
Susan Palmeri, Airport Manager, stated that the FAA will comment to make
sure that it is clear to property owners that the airport is there. Mr. Kanner
added that the comprehensive plan also has an airport overlay zone in place.
This would be addressed when development approval is requested. He pointed
out that whether there is an urban renewal plan or not, growth will occur. This
just allows a funding mechanism for some of the improvements.
Mr. Russell went into detail how the financing would work.
Commissioner Luke explained that all of the businesses at the Airport are
supposed to be aviation related. He asked if the conference center would be
open to anyone. Mr. Russell said that these would be meeting rooms that
primarily would be used by employers at the airport.
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Ms. Palmeri added that the leases require that the businesses be aviation related,
and any new businesses would be required to be aviation related, as the FAA
requires this to protect the aviation use.
Commissioner Melton asked if private events held at hangars are allowed.
These can generate significant traffic in the area. She asked how this could be
monitored. Mr. Russell stated that when approved, hangars are not considered
to be party locations. If that happens, it would be incidental or occasional. Ms.
Palmeri stated that there is a meeting scheduled later this month and this issue
can be discussed at that time.
DALY: Recommend approval of the Plan to the Board of Commissioners.
LUKE: Second.
VOTE: MELTON: Chair votes yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Yes.
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9 -1 -1 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
12. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable
Vouchers for the 9 -1 -1 County Service District in the Amount of $2,873.91.
MELTON: Move approval, subject to review.
DALY: Second.
VOTE: MELTON: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION /4 -H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
13. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable
Vouchers for the Extension /4 -H County Service District in the Amount of
$1,965.24.
MELTON: Move approval, subject to review.
DALY: Second.
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VOTE: MELTON: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
14. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable
Vouchers for Deschutes County in the Amount of $1,259,861.97.
MELTON: Move approval, subject to review.
DALY: Second.
VOTE: MELTON: Yes.
DALY: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
15. Before the Board was a Discussion of a Public Hearing and Consideration
of First Reading of Ordinance No. 2008 -025, Making Certain
Determinations and Findings Relating to and Approving the Bend
Municipal Airport Urban Renewal Plan (Plan and Report).
Chair Luke opened the public hearing at this time.
Tom Fay of the Fire Department said that there would be a financial impact to
his agency, plus potential for increased calls and different kinds of calls that
require a response. Training and equipment may need to be changed as well.
The proponents did try to help offset some of the loss of revenue.
On pages 8 and 17 of the Plan, the east fire station is discussed. The station is
fairly new and is operating at about a third of capacity, and he feels that the
facility is able to handle any calls generated as long as it can be adequately
staffed. Trained staff is the biggest issue. He added that the airport at this point
does not generate a lot of calls. Of course there will be more calls as the area
develops. If funding is lost because of the Urban Renewal Plan, this creates a
problem, especially in light of the fact that the City is in the process of
approving various subdivisions that will also need services.
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He said that 1.3% is not a lot but will impact his Department. He would like to
see something added regarding the type and location of facilities so that at some
point perhaps a station could be added to the airport. Commissioner Daly asked
if the airport had private staff to handle EMT situations, maybe that would help.
Mr. Fay stated that his Department opposes the current wording of the Plan
since there is no funding available for additional staff.
Karen Mitchell, a resident of Cimarron City, voiced concerns about the Plan.
She said that she does not believe all of the businesses at the Airport are
aviation related. In regard to the meeting place not being on the notice, she was
not able to get a copy of the proposed plan. They were told that they had to go
on line to get it, and some people do not have computers.
In regard to the noise graph, in reference to page 16, she said that the downwind
traffic goes directly over the homes in her area. And some type of rock
crushing is being done there now during the night. The map shows traffic just
going north and south but that is not reality. On page 33 -A, there is noise
abatement required; the existing homes are negatively impacted already. She
wonders why Bend Airport feels the need to grow when Redmond Airport is so
close.
Patrick Gisler, a partner of Gibson Airpark LLC, explained that this entity was
formed to acquire and improve the property at the south end of the airport. It
was not anticipated to take more than 15 years. He wanted to formally convey
support of the District. An amendment to the boundary is requested as it cuts
through one of the parcels, leaving 19 acres outside of the district. He retained
a soil scientist to evaluate the soil on that property. Even though it is zoned
EFU, it is not a resource property.
Commissioner Luke stated that this relates to a possible land use case and
should not be discussed at this time.
Alice Greth lives on Peterman Lane. She is opposed due to the downturn in the
economy, and feels that it is not the time to pursue this at the expense of the
taxpayers. This will impact other entities.
She read a statement at this time.
David Jewell said he owns ten acres, and planes fly right over his house to turn.
He lives about 1 mile east of Powell Butte Highway. He opposes the Plan, but
hopes that some consideration for noise abatement on the south side be
considered.
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Commissioner Luke asked Ms. Palmeri about the low flying aircraft. She said
that a rural area requires 500 feet altitude; if an area is heavily congested it
should be 1,000 feet unless they are descending into the airport. Mr. Jewell said
that the larger aircraft aren't the biggest problem; the issue seems to be the
smaller aircraft. Helicopters have a different pattern to follow.
He was looking for a quiet, country location to live and is concerned about this
increased activity.
Commissioner Daly pointed out that often pilots don't have a choice as to how
to gain altitude. He suggested that Mr. Jewell be put on the Airport's mailing
list for future activity. Ms. Palmeri stated that this would be discussed at the
master plan update; most would be voluntary, however.
Commissioner Luke stated that the State and Federal government agencies
control much of the activity around the airports and the County and City do not
have a lot of say over certain rules and regulations.
Mr. Jewell said he is concerned about the value of his property and the revenue
issue. His neighbors have the same considerations.
Commissioner Daly said that there are rules that pilots are supposed to follow
for safety reasons. Mr. Jewell stated that some pilots can be lazy when they
take off and land. A control tower may help in this regard.
Mike Higham owns two parcels on Peterman Lane. He is pro - growth, goes to
all of the meetings and has talked with Ms. Palmeri. He had a place next door
for sale but lost the sale because of the blue helicopter used for training at all
hours. His biggest concern is Cessna, a big employer, wants more area to grow.
They have lots of money and if they can't grow, they won't stay here. He is
concerned whether there is enough property for them to expand. He does not
want to see the facility empty, and feels growth is important.
Commissioner Luke said that one of the hardest land to rezone is EFU ground,
due to State law. Commissioner Melton stated that this could probably be
expanded in some fashion.
Mahlon Hale, a resident of Cimarron City, said that he used to be the on citizen
advisory committee as is familiar with some of the current development. He is
against developing to allow heavier aircraft, which are noisier. They are
already having problems with workers getting off work and adding to traffic on
local roads. When the weather is bad, it is worse. The County is not
recognizing the volume to be generated by the airport.
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He asked that the increased depth of rock on the airport and extending the
runway further not be allowed. Mitigation of traffic is not adequately covered.
He was also displeased about the notice received in the mail as the address was
not given. He tried to get a copy of the information from the airport and it was
not made available.
Dick Wattier stated that no one has really addressed the noise from the turns of
the airplanes, but Cessna is the worst violator of sound. He feels they test the
air pressure of the planes right over the vicinity. It is not a quiet noise that can't
be heard within homes. He talked with the City and there is supposed to be a
flyway, but it is not being used this year. He lives quite a way from the airport
and the planes are not 1,000 feet high. It is not the jets but the Cessna planes
that are the problem, along with the approach and student training.
Commissioner Luke asked Ms. Palmeri about the training aspect. She said that
they are supposed to turn left at a certain point until they get to a required level.
They practice this over and over; sometimes these are touch and go. Mr.
Wattier said that these are planes going up to 8,000 or higher, and it is a
constant noise. Ms. Palmeri stated that if a brand new airplane is being tested,
they likely want to stay as close to the airport as possible.
Bud Fincham testified as a pilot, who has flown since 1975 and has an
instrument rating. The airport is at 3,450 feet, and on final they have to be
closer than 500 feet. He said that 98% of pilots are very cognizant of people
living nearby. He is in favor of the urban development process, that the airport
is a great asset and it should be maximized. When he moved here, there were
few vehicles on the road around his home near Pilot Butte. When they left that
home in 1994, traffic was greatly increased, shopping centers were being built
and roads were widened. Change happens and it doesn't matter whether it is a
residential property near Greenwood or close to the airport. People have to
adjust and live with it. They had no say over expanding Greenwood or
additional traffic in the area. They chose to move instead. They were impacted
by these changes but that is the nature of things.
Commissioner Luke asked about the yellow light at Nelson Road and why it
was taken out, and why the posted speed cannot be reduced.
Mr. Russell stated that the wording the fire district wants is no problem.
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Commissioner Luke said that he is bothered by people not being able to get
copies of the plan. Mr. Russell stated that printing and mailing was very
expensive, and it helps if people can view the information on line or can pick it
up.
Commissioner Melton stated that a lot is predicated on business opportunities.
She asked if businesses plan to testify or state their needs.
Mr. Russell replied that they are pleased that Cessna took over Columbia,
employing over 400. Epic Air is talking about expansion, and another company
wants to start building soon. It is not just one business. The growth in jobs is
good for the area. Hangars and industrial buildings will be built privately.
Commissioner Melton asked about the weight of aircraft. Ms. Palmeri said it is
currently 30,000 pounds. To increase this, it takes two more inches of asphalt,
and that would take a master plan change and a lot of public input. It was put in
the urban renewal plan because considerations of what might happen in 20 or
30 years have to be included.
Mr. Russell added that not all projects in the Plan will get built. They take their
best guess and project out as what is possible. What is firm is the maximum
indebtedness. Projects can come and go; this would take a minor plan
amendment.
The hearing was continued until the 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 13 Board
business meeting. Written testimony and testimony by e -mail can be sent
during that time, and further oral testimony can be accepted at the August 13
meeting. At that time a first reading of the Ordinance may take place. The
hearing was recessed at this time.
16. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None were offered.
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at
12:25 p.m.
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DATED this 6th Day of August 2008 for the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
Dennis ► L ke, Chair
Tam we. fr
Chair
MicKiael M. Daly, C issioner
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Deschutes County
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
At 10:00 am on August 6, 2008 the Deschutes County Commission will hold a
public hearing and consider an ordinance approving the Bend Municipal
Airport Urban Renewal Plan. A copy of the ordinance, urban renewal plan and
accompanying report can be obtained by contacting Sue Palmeri, Airport
Manager at 541 (389- 0258). The ordinance, if approved, is subject to
referendum.
The maximum amount of indebtedness payable from tax increment revenues
that can be issued under the Plan is Nine Million Seven Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($9,700,000). The adoption of the Plan may impact property tax rates
for general obligation bonds approved by voters prior to October 6, 2001.
Except for this impact on bond rates, no additional taxes result from tax
increment financing. Rather, existing taxes on growth within the urban
renewal area which are levied in the normal manner are allocated to the urban
renewal agency for payment of debt which funds the urban renewal projects
called for in the Urban Renewal Plan.
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From
Alice Keiser Greth,Retired teacher,librarian
22240 Parker Lane
Bend, OR 97701
Phone- 541 -389 -1421
August 5, 2008
To
Deschutes County Commission
Bend, OR
Sirs:
I am opposed to the Bend Municipal Airport Urban Renewal Plan,
especially with the downturn in the economy. Now is not the time
to pursue a 10 million dollar plan at the expense of the taxpayers.
This is a desert and developers will not be content or rich
enough,until they suck every last drop of water out of OUR aquifer.
Years ago,before this insane growth and expansion, there had
all ready been a water shortage problem° A drought and low
snowpack caused the irrigation water to be shut off in July.
Farmers lost crops. Expect far worse,if the same conditions occur
again- prolonged drought and low snowpacks.
Once upon a time the largest aquifer in the world, the Ogallala
Aquifer Of the Rocky Mountain area abounded with artesian wells
all along the frontage. Development - exceded the recharging
of the aquifer° In the near future is is expected to go dry!
Oregon has a provision in its constitution that allowa a
moratorium on development and building, if the resources can not
support the growth. Has this desert area all ready passed the
point of no return ??
Everyone should read a new book by Pulitzer prize David Cay
Johnston. Free Lunch - How the wealthiest Americans enrich
themselves at government expense and stick you with the bill).
An accurate treatise about socialism for the rich - wealth flowing
from the many to the few at the top of the dung heap!
Yours truly,
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Alice Keiser Greth
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Tashman Johnson L L C
Consultants in Policy, Planning & Project Management
FROM:
MEMORANDUM
Rural Fire District #2
Deschutes County
Central Oregon Community College
Deschutes County Library
Jeff Tashman
SUBJECT: Property Tax Revenues Foregone and Gained from Tax Increment
Financing of Proposed Bend Airport Urban Renewal Plan
DATE: 8 June 2008
The Deschutes County Urban Renewal Agency is proposing an urban renewal plan for
the Bend Municipal Airport area, located east of Bend (see Figure 1, Urban Renewal
Area Map). The proposed Urban Renewal Plan will call for tax increment financing of
urban renewal projects, with the expenditures from tax increment revenues for projects
and administration of approximately $9.7 million. This memo summarizes our draft
projections of how the tax increment financing will affect those taxing districts that levy
permanent rate property taxes in the Urban Renewal Area. (The figures may change
as a result of refining the Urban Renewal Plan and Report, but are not expected to
change substantially.) Representatives of taxing districts are invited to meet with the
Agency's urban renewal consultants to discuss these impacts.
The tax increment financing is anticipated to be in use from FY 2009/2010 through FY
2034/2035, a period of 26 years. While tax increment financing is in use, the property
tax revenues from growth in assessed value in the Urban Renewal Area will provide
revenues to the Urban Renewal Agency and not to the taxing districts that currently levy
permanent rate property taxes in the Area. This results in property tax revenues
"foregone" during this period. When the tax increment financing is completed, the
taxing districts will gain property tax revenues from the additional assessed value, and,
we project, by the end of FY 2043/2044, the present value of the property tax revenues
gained will exceed the present value of the property taxes foregone.
Jeffrey Tashman 503.245.7828 • Nina Johnson 503.245.7416 • Fax 503.245.3171
6585 S.W. Parkhill Drive • Portland, Oregon 97239 -2655
The value in today's dollars of the permanent rate revenues foregone, both the total
throughout the 26 years and the average annual amount, for the affected permanent
rate levies is shown in Table 1, Present Value of Property Tax Revenues Foregone,
below. Table 1 also shows the percent of the FY 2007/2008 permanent rate levy
represented by the average annual figure.
Table 1: Present Value of Property Tax Revenues Foregone
Present Value Revenues
Foregone, FY 09/10 - FY 35/36
Total
Average Annual
FY 07/08
Permanent
Rate Levy
Avg. Revs.
Foregone as
% of FY 07/08
Levy
Deschutes Co
753,061
28,964
19,913,846
0.1%
County Library
324,011
12,462
8,568,110
0.1%
County Law Enforcement
559,656
21,525
14,799,463
0.1%
Rural Law Enforcement
824,756
31,721
7,209,301
0.4%
County Extension
13,196
508
348,956
0.1%
911
95,318
3,666
2,520,582
0.1%
Rural Fire Dist 2
846,318
32,551
2,544,286
1.3%
SD 1
2,806,586
107,946
52,240,483
0.2%
ESD
56,790
2,184
1,501,756
0.1%
COCC
365,485
14,057
9,664,828
0.1%
There are no impacts to the revenues received for GO Bond levies, nor will there be for
any local option levies. Property tax revenue impacts are not projected for the K -12
School District or the Educational Service District, because of the state funding that
results in no direct impacts of property taxes foregone.
The revenues foregone as a percent of the current permanent rate levy are quite low,
Tess than 1.5 %. The impacts are highest for the Rural Fire District #2 because the
incremental assessed value — the growth in value over time in the Urban Renewal Area
— is a greater percentage of the projected total assessed value of this taxing district.
The other taxing districts are much larger (they are county wide districts) and the
impacts as a percent are lower.
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RE:
8/6/08 item 11. PUBLIC HEARING and Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No.
2008 -025, Making Certain Determinations and Findings Relating to and
Approving the Bend Municipal Airport Urban Renewal Plan (Plan and Report)
— Dave Kanner, County Administrator; John Russell, City of Bend
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Dear Deschutes County Commissioners:
As recent this summer and owing to budget shortfalls at the City of Bend, additional monies were drawn from the
City of Bend general fund to keep the Rural Tumalo Fire Station open.
Next year, there is an expected increase in budget woes at the City of Bend which could further jeopardise staffing
numbers at, hours of operation at and response times from the Tumalo Fire Station which is within the DCRFPD #2
district. There has been mention of closing the fire station if budget shortfalls become so dire.
As you know, many rural Tumalo residents rely on the services from the Tumalo Fire Station which substantially
improve the quality of life for response times for fire, life and safety and within 5 miles of the Tumalo Fire Station
for reduced fire insurance premiums and reduced health insurance premiums.
The Bend Airport Urban Renewel Plan you are taking public testimony on today will limit the revenues froin new
development within the DCRFPD #2, and should the program be successful to generate growth within this boundary,
it will increase the demand on the Rural Fire District to provide more intense coverage, since what is proposed is to
generate more buildings, more occupants, more traffic. (All without a tax revenue stream to the Fire District from
these new improvements). Add to this the current economic downturn and foreclosure woes and it is quite
conceivable that revenue collection rates and monies collected by the Rural Fire District will be less than in previous
years and that property owners will appeal tax increases factored for this and/or future years.
I encourage the Commission to provide a stable base for services for fire, ambulance and emergency personnel.
It is not adequate to ask a portion of the rural fire district to accept reduced levels of service or hours of operation or
staffing of for instance the Tumalo Fire Hall in order to provide adequate response time for an expanding density
especially if this expansion is capping revenue to the Rural Fire District #2.
Whilst 1 do see identified in page 7 of the Urban Renewel Plan item F. 1. "Construct Emergency Services
Facility ", I do not see where the funding for this new facility will be coming from, whether there is support from the
DCRFPD #2 Board for such a facility and / or what assurance the City of Bend will offer that existing levels of
service, staffing numbers, equipment, hours of fire station operation and response times will be guarranteed to the
existing members of the fire district at the existing infrastructure locations.
If the City of Bend is expecting the Rural Fire District to subsedize the City's expansion, (since the City's Urban
Renewel District collects added revenue whilst the Rural Fire District would not see revenues on any new
construction for 24 years), it seems only a matter of time before the Rural Fire District will be increasing rat ;s to
offset the increased needs of such new service and emergency services facility. In this case, it would appear that
members of the DCRFPD #2 should be voting on this matter of financial implication.
What assurance will Deschutes County give your existing tax payers to protect our current levels of emerger cy
services prior to expanding demand on our services without adequate revenues to fund such an expansion?
Thank you in advance for answering my question and for listening to my concerns. Several of these issues have been
identified in correspondance since June 2008 between DCRFPD #2 Board, the Tashman Johnson LLC
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consultants and the City of Bend and yet do not appear in your informational links.
Nunzie Gould, member of DCRFPD #2
19845 JW Brown Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541- 420 -3325
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701 -1960
(541) 388 -6570 - Fax (541) 385 -3202 - www.deschutes.org
BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2008
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
1. CITIZEN INPUT
This is the time provided for individuals wishing to address the Board, at the Board's
discretion, regarding issues that are not already on the agenda. Citizens who wish to speak
should sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting on the sign -up cards provided Please
use the microphone and also state your name and address at the time the Board calls on you
to speak. PLEASE NOTE: Citizen input regarding matters that are or have been the subject
of a public hearing will NOT be included in the record of that hearing.
2. RECOGNITION of Robin Marshall with the 2008 Skip Prante Substance
Abuse Prevention Award — Robin Marshall, Sarah Johnson, Janet
Westmoreland and Robin Prante
3. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2008 -452, a Notice of
Intent to Award Contract Letter for the Construction of Foster Road within the
Beaver Special Road District — George Kolb, Road Department
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Signature of Order 2008 -074, Approving Funding Recommendations for
Juvenile Crime Prevention Funds
5. Signature of Document No. 2008 -435, Accepting a Juvenile Accountability
Block Grant Award
6. Signature of Document No. 2008 -443, an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Oregon Department of Transportation regarding Specialized Transportation
Services
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7. Signature of Document No. 2008 -445, Amending an Intergovernmental
Agreement between Deschutes County, Crook County, Jefferson County and
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) regarding the Central
Oregon Community Investment Board (COCIB)
8. Signature of Document No. 2008 -437, an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Multnomah County Health Department regarding the Share Communicable
Disease Database Program for Fiscal Year 2008 -09
9. Approval of Minutes:
• Business Meetings: June 4; June 30
• Work Session: July 16
10. Economic Development Grant Requests
• Sunriver Music Festival — Cultural Tourism - $500 was granted by
Commissioners Luke and Daly, and $1,000 was granted by Commissioner
Melton
• United Way of Deschutes County — Project Homeless Connect — each
Commissioner granted $1,000
• C. O. Youth Investment Foundation — Drill Team — each Commissioner
granted $1,000
• Redmond School District — Head Start — Commissioners Luke and Melton
granted $500 each; Commissioner Daly granted $1,000
CONVENE AS THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF DESCHUTES
COUNTY
11. A PUBLIC HEARING and Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No.
2008 -025, Making Certain Determinations and Findings Relating to and
Approving the Bend Municipal Airport Urban Renewal Plan (Plan and Report)
— Dave Kanner, County Administrator; John Russell, City of Bend
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9 -1 -1 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
12. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9 -1 -1
County Service District
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CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION /4 -H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
13. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the
Extension/4 -H County Service District
RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
14. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for
Deschutes County
15. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible.
Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY.
Please call (541) 388 -6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
(Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All meetings take place in the Board of
Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions
regarding a meeting, please call 388 - 6572.)
Monday, August 4, 2008
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Monday, August 18, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
12 noon Regular Meeting of Board of Commissioners and Department Directors
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
11:00 a.m. Meeting with Commission on Children & Families Board; Interview Candidates
Monday, August 25, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
5:00 p.m. Joint Meeting of Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission
Monday, September 1, 2008
Most County offices will be closed to observe the Labor Day Holiday
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
10:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with District Attorney
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Community Development Department
1:30 p.m. Quarterly Meeting with the Road Department
Monday, September 8, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of LPSCC (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Thursday, September 11, 2008
7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, in Redmond
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Mental Health Department
1:00 p.m. Quarterly Meeting with Health Department
Wednesday, September 15, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Thursday, September 17, 2008
8:00 a.m. Public Affairs Counsel Conference Call — Legislative Update
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
9:00 a.m. Semi - annual Meeting with the County Clerk
10:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Community Justice
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Monday, September 22, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Thursday, September 25, 2008
9:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Fair & Expo Center
10:00 a.m. Semi - annual Meeting with Assessor
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Commission on Children & Families
Monday, September 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s)
Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible.
Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7 -1 -1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY.
Please call (541) 388 -6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information.
Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 6, 2008
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