Council Business Meeting - 4/15/2026 6:00pm

The City of Bend, Oregon, held a City Council Business Meeting on April 15, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and contract approvals. The council authorized multiple contracts for street preservation projects, including a $2,410,796 contract with Granite Construction Company for the 2026 street preservation paving project, a $949,000 contract with Dittle Construction LLC for residential chip seal, and two contracts with VSSS International, Inc. totaling approximately $984,650 for microsurfacing and slurry seal projects. These contracts aim to maintain and improve the city's transportation infrastructure, covering arterials, collectors, and residential streets. Additionally, the council discussed amendments to development codes related to short-term rentals and master plan updates for the Timber Yards area, focusing on land use, infrastructure, and transportation improvements. The meeting also addressed policy updates on housing, climate impact fees, and supplier diversity programs to enhance contracting opportunities for local and emerging businesses. Several votes were taken to approve ordinances and resolutions, including a property tax exemption renewal for an affordable housing development. The council also reviewed and proposed adjustments to their meeting schedules to improve efficiency and focus on priority topics.