Resolution No. 24-05 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24-05-
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4-0A RESOLUTION APPROVING REFERRAL TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF TIGARD AT THE
MAY 21, 2024 PRIMARY ELECTION, THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO RENEW THE PUBLIC
SAFETY LOCAL OPTION LEVY
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council has determined that the voters of the City of Tigard should be asked to
vote on a five-year local option renewal levy, continuing the rate of $0.29 per $1,000 of assessed value,
beginning July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the proposed renewal levy would continue funding eight patrol officers, one school resource
officer, and providing advanced de-escalation training for all sworn officers in the department.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: An election is called in the City of Tigard for the purpose of submitting to the legal voters of
the City a five-year local option renewal levy at the continued rate of$0.29 per$1,000 of
assessed value, beginning July 1, 2025. The ballot title to appear on the ballot is attached and
incorporated as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: Election Conducted by Mail.The measure election shall be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
The precinct for the election shall be all of the territory within the corporate limits of the
City of Tigard. As required by ORS 254.465 and ORS 254.470, the measure election will be
conducted by mail by the Washington County Elections Department, according to the
procedures adopted by the Oregon Secretary of State.
SECTION 3: Notice of Ballot Title. The City Elections Officer is directed to publish notice of receipt of
the ballot title in the Tigard Times or The Oregonian in compliance with ORS 250.275(5).
SECTION 4: Ballot Title. Pursuant to ORS 250.285 and ORS 254.095, the Tigard City Council directs the
City Elections Officer to file a Notice of City Measure Election in substantially the form of
Exhibit 2,with the Washington County Elections Office,unless,pursuant to a valid ballot
title challenge, the Tigard City Council certifies a different Notice of City Measure Election
be filed, such filing shall occur no earlier than the eighth business day after the date on
which Exhibit 2 is filed with the City Elections Officer and not later than March 21, 2024.
SECTION 5: Explanatory Statement. Pursuant to ORS 251.345, the Tigard City Council directs the City
Manager to prepare a Measure Explanatory Statement for publication in the county voters'
pamphlet; said statement shall be filed with the Washington County Elections Office at the
same time the Notice of City Measure Election is filed by the City Elections Officer.
SECTION 6: Delegation. The Tigard City Council authorizes the City Manager or a designee of the City
Manager to act on behalf of the City of Tigard and to take such further action as is necessary
to carry out the intent and purposes herein in compliance with the applicable provisions of
law.
SECTION 7: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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Mayor-City of Tigard
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City Recorder-City of Tigard
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Exhibit A
Caption: Renewal of Local Option Levy to Maintain Public Safety Services.
Question: Shall Tigard renew the operating levy of$0.29 per $1,000 for public safety services for
five years beginning 2025?This measure renews current local option taxes.
Summary: This measure renews the existing public safety and police services levy that expires June
2025. The original levy paid for 8 patrol officers and 1 school resource officer. The addition of
these officers allowed an increase in minimum patrol staffing for the first time in over 25 years.
Passage of the renewal levy would continue these investments,including:
• Retaining 8 patrol officers to respond to increased calls for service, multiple emergencies at
the same time, and community patrols.
• Maintaining 1 existing school resource officer to enhance student safety.
• Continuing training for all sworn officers in advanced crisis intervention and de-escalation to
address increased mental health crises.
Because this is a renewal,passage of this measure would not increase the current tax rate of$0.29
per$1,000 of assessed value.
The cost of this levy on a typical Tigard home with an assessed value of$318,440 ($542,750 market
value) would be $92.35 per year, or$7.70 per month.
Estimated revenues for each year of the levy:
2025-26: $2,500,000
2026-27: $2,600,000
2027-28: $2,710,000
2028-29: $2,820,000
2029-30: $2,930,000
Request for Ballot Title SEL 805
rev 08/21
Preparation or Publication of Notice OAR 165-014-0005
No later than the 81st day before an election,a governing body that has referred a measure must prepare and file with the local
elections official the text of the referral for ballot title preparation or the ballot title for publication of notice of receipt of ballot title.
This form may be used to file the text of the referral and request the elections official begin the ballot title drafting process or file a
ballot title and request the elections official publish notice of receipt of ballot title.
Filing Information
Election Date Authorized Official
May 21, 2024 Carol Krager
Contact Phone Email Address
503-718-2419 carolk@tigard-or.gov
Referral Information
Title, Number or other Identifier
This Filing is For
n Drafting of Ballot Title Attach referral text. n Publication of Notice Ballot title below.
Ballot Title Additional requirements may apply
Caption 10 words which reasonably identifies the subject of the measure.
Renewal of Local Option Levy To Maintain Public Safety Services.
Question 20 words which plainly phrases the chief purpose of the measure.
Shall Tigard renew the operating levy of$0.29 per $1,000 for public safety services for five years beginning
2025?This measure renews current local option taxes.
Summary 175 words which concisely and impartially summarizes the measure and its major effect.
This measure renews the existing public safety and police services levy that expires June 2025.The original levy paid for 8 patrol officers and 1
school resource officer. The addition of these officers allowed an increase in minimum patrol staffing for the first time in over 25 years. Passage
of the renewal levy would continue these investments,including:
• Retaining 8 patrol officers to respond to increased calls for service,multiple emergencies at the same time,and community patrols.
• Maintaining 1 existing school resource officer to enhance student safety.
• Continuing training for all sworn officers in advanced crisis intervention and de-escalation to address increased mental health crises.
Because this is a renewal,passage of this measure would not increase the current tax rate of$0.29 per$1,000 of assessed value.
The cost of this levy on a typical Tigard home with an assessed value of$318,440($542,750 market value)would be$92.35 per year,or$7.70
per month.
Estimated revenues for each year of the levy:
2025-26:$2,500,000
2026-27:$2,600,000
2027-28:$2,710,000
2028-29:$2,820,000
2029-30:$2,930,000
By signing this document:
4 I hereby state that I am authorized by the county or city governing body, or district elections authority to submit this Request
for Ballot Title—Preparation or Publication of Notice.
Signature Date Signed