Resolution No. 21-29 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 21-02
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE PLANNING GRANT
FROM THE OREGON TRANSPORTATION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT (TGM) PROGRAM
TO PREPARE AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD.
WHEREAS, the TGM program periodically offers Transportation and Land Use Planningants to
communities undertaking planning work; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has a responsibility to plan, design, operate, and maintain transportation
facilities that serve all users equitably; and
WHEREAS,the transportation sector is responsible for nearly 40%of Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, Goal 3 of the adopted 2021-2022 Tigard City Council Goals calls for the development and
implementation of a"bold community resiliency plan" that achieves carbon neutrality by the year 2035;and
WHEREAS, electrification of the transportation system is a key strategy to reduce local, regional, and statewide
greenhouse gas emissions; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Council approves submittal of an application for a 2021 Transportation and Land Use Planning
grant from the TGM Program.
SECTION 2: This Resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This �20 tAday of 2021.
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Mayor- City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder- City of Tigard
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