Ashley Bontje

This document outlines a scenario analysis and action plan, primarily focused on CEDD's permit activity and financial health. It identifies a transition from high-growth to typical growth, highlighting potential revenue shortfalls and a need for proactive adjustments. The plan introduces a "Ready, Set, Go" framework, detailing specific actions such as hiring pauses, staff reallocation, and potential general fund support, to be implemented based on identified thresholds of revenue decline and activity drops, with the objective of minimizing customer service impacts and preserving the Fund's financial stability.

Key discussions included updates from the Mayor Pro Tem concerning City Council meetings, specifically focusing on legislative priorities like lodging tax flexibility, shelter funding, and balancing commercial/housing needs, as well as reports on the City's equity program and transportation standards. The Board reviewed and recommended the adoption of the Bend Economic Development Strategy, which outlined three main objectives, five goals, and implementation actions, including interactions with the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA). Further discussion covered the BEDAB work plan development process, potential code updates, and an informational update on the Electrification Policy, including Council's consideration of a joint committee structure. The Director of the Community Development Department provided an update on fee structures and recalibration efforts. Ex-Officio representatives offered updates on workforce development advocacy, tourism metrics, local business milestones, Oregon State University Cascades priorities, and Chamber of Commerce activities.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include public input, a discussion and review of the Nonresidential Transportation Fee covering an overview, peer city examples, and implementation options, and an update on Juniper Ridge Land Sales. The agenda also includes a segment on Committee Openings and Recruitment, and roundtable discussion for future topics.

The meeting addressed the potential removal of the Fire Rock pedestrian bridge due to structural deficiencies and safety concerns. The bridge, originally built to support a water line, has been closed since 2015 and is considered beyond repair. The discussion involved the complexities of the bridge's location, with one side accessing public land and the other connecting to private property, and the implications of its removal on public access and neighborhood connectivity. The committee also considered the future of multimodal transportation in the area, particularly in relation to the Archie Briggs bridge replacement project.

The meeting included discussions on a stipend program, parking passes, and a permit review. The board also discussed system development charges (SDCs), including their funding sources, structure, and usage for capital projects related to growth. The transportation system plan was also reviewed.