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Resolution No. 21-06 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 21- 06 A RESOLUTION WAIVING LATE FEES FOR CITY OF TIGARD BUSINESS LICENSES THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2021 WHEREAS,Tigard Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 5.04 regulates business licenses in the City of Tigard;and WHEREAS, all persons directly or indirectly engaging in business in the City of Tigard are required to have a valid business license;and WHEREAS, the financial impacts of the COVID-19 emergency are being broadly felt across the Tigard community;and WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council seeks to identify ways in which it can provide financial assistance to those impacted by the pandemic,including by the deferral or waiver of certain fees;and WHEREAS,by waiving late fees accruing on or after January 1,2021 for a new or renewal business license, the City hopes to provide some relief to its businesses while still maintaining the City's business license program. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1: The City waives all late fees associated with an initial or renewal business license accruing as of January 1, 2021 and continuing until December 31, 2021. Notwithstanding, all businesses are required to pay the application or renewal fee and possess a valid business license,pursuant to TMC 5.04. SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This 9th day of February., 2021. Mayor-City of Tigard ATTEST: Caro- ,A. Krager City Recorder-City of Tigard RESOLUTION NO. 21-06 Page 1