Melanie Kebler

Silver Rail Elementary shooting response and school safety

Future costs unknown; speakers cite roughly $97 million in police spending over two fiscal years and potential SRO expansion costs, plus federal school safety grant opportunities.

Wildfire Defensible Space Code

Staff noted significant new staffing and budget would be needed for a broad program; funding options discussed include reprioritizing existing funds and the 2028 fire levy.

Animal sheltering services agreement

Up to $95,000 in year one and $550,000 over five years.

Immigration enforcement concerns in Bend

Any financial support for LCA through the resolution hasn't been set yet.

Neighborhood Street Safety Program contracts

$325,575 for design plus an anticipated $82,709 additional phase, totaling $408,284.

Point-in-Time Count shows homelessness declining

State investments credited with the decline; Perkins urged their continuation.

Police staffing shortfall

Vacancy savings of $1-2 million get swept back into the budget, but removing positions would slow rehiring further.

Shelter funding cliff and regional cuts

A 50% regional cut — about $5 million — lands in fiscal 2027, with the city's one-time $1.7 million bridge funding only carrying current shelter capacity through the next year.

Wildfire evacuation routes in Southeast Bend

Juniper Ridge Temporary Safe Stay Area extension

About $550,000 for a six-month extension (roughly $250,000–$300,000 to the city if split with the county), plus a $500,000 final cleanup cost and a $1.7 million regional shelter funding gap.

Human Trafficking Prevention Month

BFA Support Services labor agreement

Covered within the existing budget; no new appropriations.

Off-leash dog enforcement

Proposed fine increase from $250 to $500 could add enforcement revenue.