07/29/2026 - Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners meeting held on July 29, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activity involved a public hearing and approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $450 million in hospital revenue and refunding bonds by the Hospital Facility Authority to finance capital construction and improvements at St. Charles Health System facilities in Bend and Redmond. The board also approved a plan amendment and zone change related to land use, which could impact future industrial development projects. Additionally, the board discussed grant funding opportunities related to rural health transformation, specifically a $150,000 grant application for behavioral health clinical supervision aimed at addressing staff recruitment and retention challenges in rural areas. The meeting included motions and unanimous votes approving these actions, reflecting ongoing capital improvement and health service funding efforts.