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Bend Central District Economic Improvement District

Description

Ordinance establishing an EID with assessments on commercial/industrial structures starting at $0.10 per square foot; first reading passed 5-2 despite owner opposition near the 33% kill threshold.

Impact summary

Would fund cleaning, beautification, marketing, and maintenance in the central district, but industrial owners say the fees could push them out of Bend.

Applicant

Name
Bend Central District Business Association
Address
Bend Central District, Bend, OR

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
4
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved5–2

Last discussed May 6, 2026.

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