Southeast Area supplemental transportation fee
Summary
New development in the Southeast Area would pay an extra fee — about $2,660 per typical single-family home on top of the existing $10,230 transportation SDC — to fund three road projects totaling $11 million, including roundabouts at 27th/Caldera and Caldera/Journey Way. It's developer-requested and would replace the current 'who builds first' standoff.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds about $2,660 to a typical single-family home's transportation SDC (total $12,890), funding $11 million in road projects.
Developers get predictability and future residents get upgraded roads; existing citywide ratepayers don't pay for area-specific improvements.
Homebuyers in the Southeast Area face higher development fees; some council members questioned whether developers, rather than the city, should control more of the road building.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Bend City Council and BURA Meeting - Nov 4, 2026
Councilors will check in on progress toward their transportation goals for the quarter, which shape how the city invests in streets, safety, and mobility.
City Council Business Meeting - Oct 7, 2026
New fee of about $3,389 per afternoon peak-hour trip on Southeast Area development will raise $13.33 million for the 27th/Caldera roundabout, an internal roundabout, and Neff Road improvements. Developers requested it so costs are shared equitably rather than dumped on the first builder.
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City Council Work Session - Jun 10, 2026
New development in the Southeast Area would pay an extra fee — about $2,660 per typical single-family home on top of the existing $10,230 transportation SDC — to fund three road projects totaling $11 million, including roundabouts at 27th/Caldera and Caldera/Journey Way. It's developer-requested and would replace the current 'who builds first' standoff.
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