City Council Business Meeting & Budget Committee Meeting - 6/3/26 5:30PM

The City of Bend, Oregon held a combined City Council Business Meeting and Budget Committee Meeting on June 3, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of property tax levies for four tax increment finance areas, authorization of a construction manager/general contractor alternative delivery method for a $115 million digester and hauled waste project, acceptance of a $32 million Federal Railroad Administration grant for the Reed Market Bridge project, and approval of a $2.48 million guaranteed maximum price amendment for the Midtown Multimodal Connections project. The council also authorized a progressive design-build agreement for the Only/Revere intersections project with a budget of approximately $15.4 million. Additionally, the council conducted a public hearing and first reading on a new climate pollution fee ordinance targeting natural gas appliances in new residential construction, with extensive public testimony both supporting and opposing the fee. The meeting included motions and votes on budget adjustments, fee changes, and advisory board appointments. Policy discussions touched on future work sessions regarding industrial land readiness and roundabout standards. The meeting concluded with a denial of an appeal related to a noise variance permit for a local event.