City Council and BURA to consider URAB recommendations

On Wednesday, May 20, the City Council and the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) will consider taking action on recommendations made by the Urban Renewal Advisory Board (URAB) related to the Core Area Project.

BURA will consider a resolution to authorize the Draft Core Area Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Plan & Report for formal review/comment by the applicable taxing districts, the County Commission, and the Planning Commission. You can find more information about the Core Area TIF Plan & Report including the proposed adoption process by visiting the Core Area TIF webpage.

In addition, City Council will consider a resolution to approve and adopt the Core Area Project Report which includes a comprehensive set of recommendations to support the vision and guiding principles recommended for the Core Area.

The City Council and BURA Meeting Agenda is available on the City Council Meeting Agendas and Video webpage. The BURA meeting will begin at 5pm and the City Council meeting begins at 7pm, the meeting will be livestreamed. There are two ways to provide public comment, written comments may be submitted by emailing council@bendoregon.gov prior to the meeting. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment may do so telephonically by calling 1-855-282-6330 and entering 961 544 861# when prompted for a meeting ID number. The public comment phone line will be accessible starting at 6:30 PM.

Members of the public that would like to listen in on the meeting only can call 1-855-282-6330 and enter in the following access Code 964 116 571# when prompted.