· What OFDNA Has Accomplished To Date
- Negotiated with Bend Planning Department resulting in required notification to neighborhood associations of developments within their borders
- Conducted and published survey on Reed Market Road prior to official study
- Representative has attended numerous neighborhood meetings with developers
- Advised various homeowners of their rights in dealing with developers
- Representative and/or board members have attended monthly combined Neighborhood Association Officers and Chairs meetings
- Although just outside OFDNA boundary, tire recycling project at county landfill was a concern. Representative monitored progress and stoppage of that project.
- Communicated with Bend Metro Parks and Recreation urging acquisition of park land in OFDNA region
- Wrote letter to Lava Crest Development urging sale of park land to Bend Metro Parks and Recreation
- Communicated with Bend-LaPine school board urging recognition of major additions to school population in Southeast Bend
- Representative attended Deschutes County’s Water Study Forum for Deschutes basin
- Participated in two weed pull programs organized by Orchard NA, attacking noxious weeds in the area
- Applied for and received permission to adopt Ferguson Road in Adopt-A-Road program
- Organized semi-annual meetings attended by city officials to inform citizens of progress on Reed Market Road project, identity theft, identifying drug houses, and fire protection around home
- Updated web page and membership list
- Requested and received additional funds from city budget for all neighborhood associations to pay for mailing and communication with members
- Contacted businesses within the boundaries to join OFDNA
- Communicated with nearby NA’s about items of mutual interest (development, traffic, etc.)
- Joined Chamber of Commerce to stay informed of business developments
- Instrumental in establishing Board of Boards to unify NA’s on common causes
- Representative participated in Hwy 97/20 planning
What OFDNA Is Working On
- Organizing and preparing for publication a flyer that explains OFDNA’s work in the community
- Communicating with other NA’s regarding plans for South 3rd commercial district
- Preparing survey for upcoming Murphy Road project
