A lot of you have questions about your tax bills and want to know how the money from property tax revenues and city fees is spent.  Here is a breakdown of what your tax dollars support.

 

Construction season is winding down for accessibility projects across the City of Bend.  Here’s a look at the areas where we have been working.

Downtown Bend is thriving thanks to the joint efforts of both City staff and the Downtown Bend Business Association.

With the expansion of our basic life support ambulance crews, the City has added more women to the fire department than ever before.

Both Police and Fire personnel come in contact with violent offenders on the street. Now they have a device called the WRAP which neutralizes the suspect and provides safety to all first responders.

Winter is coming and City crews are gearing up

to tackle the upcoming snowstorms with trucks, plows and de-icing equipment.  Here’s what you need to know.

With

the 27th St. Sewer project underway, the City will wrap up the work between

Forum and Twin Knolls drives during the busy holiday season from November 15 to

January 3.

 

The

City is revising our emergency plan and working closely with County and State

agencies to be prepared for natural disasters.

Fats,

Oils and Grease are three items that should never go down the drain, both for

businesses and homeowners.  Here are some

tips from our City staff.

It’s

October, kids are back in class and once again drivers have to be on the

lookout for students walking to and from school.  Here are some reminders about driving safely.