17.10.005 Core Area Advisory Board.
A. The purpose of the Core Area Advisory Board (CAAB) is to advise the Bend Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) on implementation of the Core Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan (the Plan) and policy decisions on implementation of the Plan and other City and BURA policies for the Core Area TIF District (the Core Area) including policy, budget, and implementation of urban renewal projects and programs identified within the Plan, and to conduct public meetings to obtain public input on implementation of the Plan and use of Core Area TIF funds. CAAB recommendations to BURA will focus on the maximization of tax increment in the Core Area through catalytic investments. CAAB may also directly advise the Bend City Council on City actions to support implementation of the Plan and development in the Core Area, including but not limited to changes to the Bend Development Code.
B. CAAB consists of up to nine voting members appointed by the BURA Chair with confirmation by motion of BURA, with the following representation:
1. Up to four members that are residents, business owners, property owners, and/or designated management representatives of a business or property owner whose business or property is located within the Core Area TIF District. At least one of these members shall be a business representative or resident that rents or leases within the Core Area.
2. Up to four members with expertise in the following:
a. Real estate or affordable housing development, finance, or lending, or urban planning or design;
b. Mobility, transit and/or multi-modal transportation;
c. Social services and/or social justice;
d. Sustainability and environmental justice.
3. Up to two at-large community members.
C. CAAB may also be advised by nonvoting representatives of other agencies. Agency representatives will be designated by their respective agencies and may participate in committee discussions but are not voting members of CAAB. Agency representatives may be named from the Bend Chamber of Commerce, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, and up to five affected taxing districts (including but not limited to Bend-La Pine School District, Bend Park and Recreation District, Deschutes County, Deschutes Library District, and Central Oregon Community College).
D. CAAB members serve three-year terms. For the initial appointment of CAAB members, half the members shall be appointed for a two-year term, and if reappointed by the BURA Chair under this chapter, may serve up to two additional three-year terms, for a total of three consecutive terms. Otherwise, members can serve up to two consecutive full terms, or six years, not including any partial term if a member was appointed in the middle of a term.
E. The responsibilities of CAAB include:
1. CAAB may advise and make recommendations to BURA and staff on the allocation of Core Area TIF funds and on programs to promote and assist with development and redevelopment of the Core Area.
2. CAAB may make recommendations on the development of criteria for prioritization and selection of projects to receive Core Area TIF funds.
3. CAAB may evaluate applications for projects to receive Core Area TIF funds and make recommendations to BURA regarding the allocation of funds, inform the public with information concerning funding available, eligible use of funds, and programs and projects.
4. CAAB may conduct public meetings to obtain public input on the use of Core Area TIF funds.
5. CAAB may evaluate the success of the Core Area and TIF programs including an annual review of financial statements to provide financial oversight of the Core Area TIF funds.
6. As requested by BURA, provide recommendations on amendments to the Plan.
7. CAAB may advise the City Council and provide input on City policies and activities, including changes to the Bend Development Code, to support the success and implementation of the Core Area.
8. Other duties and recommendations as assigned by BURA or the City Council.
F. The processes and procedures in BC Chapter 1.20 for City Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions apply to the operation and organization of CAAB if not otherwise covered in this chapter, substituting the BURA Chair for the Mayor. [BURA Ord. 0002, 2022; BURA Ord. 0001, 2021]