City of Bend Enterprise Zone Tax Exemption for Lonza

The City of Bend is considering an agreement with Lonza Bend Inc. to provide up to ten years of Bend Enterprise Zone property tax exemptions on approximately $251 million in new capital investment at its Murray Road facilities. In exchange, Lonza commits to creating high-wage jobs and meeting state and local criteria, including payments to the Bend-La Pine School District in later years of the abatement.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Up to ten consecutive years of Bend Enterprise Zone property tax exemption

Renewal

Single extended Enterprise Zone tax exemption period of up to 10 years (3-year standard plus up to 7-year extension) subject to Lonza maintaining required wage levels, employment, and annual payments to Bend-La Pine School District in years 4–10; no automatic renewal beyond the 10-year term is described.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

City of Bend Issue Summary Authorize an agreement between the City of Bend and Lonza Bend Inc. 2026-08-05

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City of Bend Agenda August 5, 2026

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Who was awarded the financial services contract by City of Bend?

Lonza Bend Inc was awarded this financial services contract by City of Bend, as recorded on August 2, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Financial Services contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Bend Issue Summary Authorize an agreement between the City of Bend and Lonza Bend Inc. 2026-08-05 (StaffReport), dated August 2, 2026 from City of Bend. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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