City Council Business Meeting - 6/17/2026 5:00pm

The City of Bend, Oregon City Council held a business meeting on June 17, 2026, which included extensive discussions on budget adjustments, capital improvement projects, and various development plans. Key procurement-related actions included approval of contracts for the 2026 Neighborhood Street Safety Program packages A and B, with contract amounts of approximately $1.28 million and $979,000 respectively, funded by the General Fund and Transportation Management District. The council also deliberated on updates to fee schedules, including a temporary moratorium on mural fees and a pause on business license fee increases to support local businesses. Additionally, the council reviewed and continued deliberations on the Cavy Master Plan, focusing on open space definitions and street connectivity, with plans to finalize findings in a future meeting. The Bend Urban Renewal Agency approved budget adjustments, supplemental budgets, and capital improvement plans, including the creation of new tax increment financing (TIF) areas and funding for a second urban renewal manager position. Economic development initiatives were presented, including proposed commercial site revitalization grants, tenant improvement grants, and small business loan programs aimed at supporting local businesses and adaptive reuse projects. The council also approved the annexation of 10 acres in the southeast urban growth boundary for residential development. Overall, the meeting featured multiple contract approvals, budget allocations, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and development activities in the city.