The City is releasing $2.6 million of state-directed Coronavirus Relief Funds (from CARES Act funding) to organizations that can support businesses, families and vulnerable populations.
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To help limit the spread of COVID-19, Council allowed local enforcement of the statewide guidance on face coverings, directed staff to develop operational regulations for lodging facilities and requested that staff work with other agencies for help with education and enforcement.
07/23/2020 2:38 PM
The Streets and Operations Division of the Transportation and Mobility Department is winding up its 2020 seasonal work preserving 78 lane miles of streets around Bend. Street preservation work generally includes chip seal, slurry seal and paving treatments.
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Today, the City of Bend issued an administrative order discouraging travel to Bend that will last through September 7, 2020.
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This Stage 1 water curtailment alert in Bend, in accordance with our state-approved water conservation and management plan, will not require any mandatory actions by customers at this time.
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Krantz is a 27-year veteran of the Portland Police Bureau. He built the bureau’s Office of Community Engagement and managed the development of the bureau’s Racial Equity Plan.
07/02/2020 12:19 PM
A full closure of 15th Street, between Reed Market Road and Ferguson Road, will begin July 9 and last through late July.
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$500,000 is from the Affordable Housing Fund and about $800,000 came through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
06/18/2020 8:56 AM
The committee’s primary focus is to provide input and recommendations to the City Council on topics related to environmental stewardship and to oversee implementation of the Community Climate Action Plan, adopted in December 2019.
06/17/2020 8:39 PM
Beginning June 19, community members are invited to view a town hall video and complete a feedback survey on five Chief of Police candidates.
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06/12/2020 11:55 AM
Four Bend City Council positions will be on the November 3, 2020, ballot. The filing period for those interested in getting on the ballot is open through August 25.
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To build the Desert Woods and Neighborhood Extension Project, the first construction phase of the City’s Septic to Sewer Conversion Program, the City will close southbound traffic on 15th Street between Reed Market Road and King Hezekiah Way from approximately June 10 through November.
06/04/2020 12:23 PM
As elected leaders of the City of Bend, we are heartbroken and angry by the senseless killing of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minnesota.
06/03/2020 7:40 PM
Due to COVID-19 related closures and economic impacts, the City of Bend anticipates a revenue shortfall this 2019-21 biennium between $7 million and $14.5 million.
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“Designated Curbside Pickup Spaces” to assist downtown businesses and customers; and current parking enforcement status for downtown
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“Extending the state of emergency and the travel order helps us support the health and safety of our community as we begin the phased process of reopening,” said City Manager Eric King.
05/20/2020 9:00 PM
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Community members who witness a violation of the Governor's “Safe and Strong Oregon” order can utilize the following resources instead of calling 911.
05/18/2020 10:17 AM
The new online payment system provides safe, easy, and convenient ways for City of Bend customers to pay utility bills online and via text
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“We are helping provide research and data that can help the entire world in the future. Methods will continue to improve and get more accurate as we have more cumulative data. It’s still early in this effort, and we’re all learning together.”
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The public can livestream the meeting at www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda or listen by calling Toll Free: 1- 855-282-6330 then entering Access Code: 967 677 267.
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Bend and Redmond, in collaboration with the Bend Chamber and the Redmond Chamber, collected feedback that could help inform our community's comeback plan as the State and County discuss reopening.
04/30/2020 12:34 PM
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When water leaves the City’s distribution system and enters private service connections, the water may stagnate in the plumbing, appliances or other devices and adversely impact the water quality.
04/29/2020 10:39 AM
Construction in Bend is showing little sign of slowing. The City of Bend Community Development Department has not seen a significant change in construction activity, despite the changing economy.
04/28/2020 9:11 AM
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The City is enhancing its Neighborhood Greenways network to provide opportunities for people in Bend to get outside and exercise by walking and biking in neighborhoods while maintaining the physical distance required to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
04/21/2020 8:55 AM
The City has completed installation of new solar modules expected to generate an estimated 190 megawatt-hours of energy annually, which will help lower the City’s energy bill, saving approximately $12,000 per year in energy costs.
04/20/2020 3:47 PM
04/17/2020 11:53 AM
The City is about to kick off a season of street preservation work all over town. Some paving will start this month, earlier than planned, due to changing circumstances around the state
04/17/2020 8:36 AM
Council approved a COVID-19 Crisis Assistance Program - water and sewer bill relief funds - to help Bend businesses struggling financially due to lost income from Oregon's “Stay At Home” order.
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One million for affordable housing developments and social service organizations in Bend anticipated after July 1
04/13/2020 8:10 AM
The Bend City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on April 15, in a virtual setting to ensure physical distancing and safety. The Council is limiting public meetings at this time to actions that are essential to maintain current services, are time sensitive, or impact funding.
04/10/2020 12:54 PM
The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members of our community plan the quickest, safest and most reliable routes to their destinations.
04/10/2020 7:49 AM
Mental health experts recommend fresh air and time in nature, but this must be balanced with the physical distancing mandated by the state-wide executive order to stay home. With different governments managing different lands, here’s a comprehensive look at all the options and current status.
04/08/2020 11:31 AM
Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties encourage residents to "cover up" in public.
04/07/2020 7:08 AM
As part of the Empire Corridor Improvements Project, additional segments of NE Butler Market Road will be closed starting April 13. The scheduled closures on Butler Market are at 27th Street, Deschutes Market Road, Cole Road and Eagle Road. These closures will extend for five months.
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