Bend Central District Economic Improvement District assessments rejected
Summary
Following a remonstrance hearing where more than 33% opposed, council began repealing the Bend Central District EID, ending the district's assessment program.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ends EID assessments on Bend Central District properties.
Bend Central District property owners who opposed the assessments.
Industrial tenants and landlords who testified the fees offer them no benefit and could drive small industrial businesses out of Bend.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council Business Meeting - Sep 2, 2026
Following a remonstrance hearing where more than 33% opposed, council began repealing the Bend Central District EID, ending the district's assessment program.
City Council Business Meeting - Jul 15, 2026
Business owners who control 59% of the district's commercial square footage filed objections, killing the proposed $0.10/sq ft assessment and forcing termination of the project. Council will consider rescinding the EID ordinance entirely. Property owners say they'll stay engaged through the Core Area Advisory Board.
City Council Business Meeting - Jun 3, 2026
Mayor Kebler had floated delaying the Economic Improvement District remonstrance hearing, but after the sponsoring business association objected, the council kept the original schedule.
City Council Business Meeting - May 20, 2026
The council gave final adoption to the EID ordinance on a 5-2 vote, with Councilors Franzosa and Platt opposed. The district will fund improvements and services in the Bend Central District through an assessment on businesses there.
City Council Business and BURA Meeting - May 6, 2026
A proposed new fee on commercial and industrial structures (starting at $0.10 per square foot) to fund cleaning, beautification, events, and maintenance in the Bend Central District. Opposition is near the 33% remonstrance threshold that would kill the assessments at the July 15 hearing; the council passed the first reading anyway, 5-2.
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