Board of Directors Meeting Summary – Nov. 4, 2025
November 5, 2025
The Bend Park & Recreation District Board of Directors met on Nov. 4, 2025, to update the system development charges projects list and discuss the district’s role in tax exemptions. A video recording of the meeting is available.
The session began with employee recognition and staff introductions. Carolyn Creedican was honored for her 33-year career at BPRD leading the water exercise program. The board was also introduced to six new employees including Eddie Campos and Eric Noyes in Recreation, Eric Monia, Chris Finley, Kyle Themely and Charles Sandhu and Park Services.
Business Session
The board’s primary business item was the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-14, which updates the System Development Charges (SDC) Capital Projects List. This amendment reflects several changes:
- Addition of the Boyd Acres Shop and Offices project, with 41% of its $11.15 million cost eligible for SDC funding.
- Correction of a $15.5 million understatement in the Neighborhood Parks subtotal, due to a calculation error caught by staff.
- Reduction of funding for the Westside Recreation Center by $20.1 million, leaving $21.1 million allocated, due to the timeline of the project list.
- Replacement of Park Search Area 8 with a new UGB Expansion Project titled “Caldera Ranch.”
These updates do not alter the total cost estimate or SDC rates. The board unanimously approved the resolution.
Work Session
The work session focused on the Revenue Impacts of Tax Exemptions and Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Areas, presented by Kristin Toney and Rachel Colton. The city’s use of tax exemptions—such as nonprofit, rental and multi-unit property exemptions—and various TIF mechanisms.
Key findings included:
- Estimated foregone revenue from current and proposed tax exemptions: $1.6 million.
- Estimated foregone revenue from TIFs: $38.6 million.
- Total projected impact: $40.2 million over 30 years (FY26–FY57).
The board was informed that while TIFs do not affect individual taxpayers directly, they divert revenue from taxing districts during their active periods. The city currently has three major TIF areas and several “Tiny TIFs,” with potential for expansion under Oregon law.
To date, BPRD has also approved $5.38 million for waivers for 813 units of affordable housing development.
Consent Agenda
The board approved the reappointment of Corey Johnson and Cara Marsh-Rhodes to the Budget Committee for another three-year term. Both members had completed prior terms and expressed interest in continuing their service. The Budget Committee comprises five board members and five appointed community members.
The next board meeting is Nov. 18.
