Meeting Guide --Fees, Preamble 8-1-23 • CITYOFd
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Charter Review Committee Meeting Guide 8/1/23
Fees, Preamble
Fees
Discussion Questions
1. Does the Committee recommend that the current limitations and processes on levying fees are
sufficient?
2. If not,what Charter provisions does the Committee recommend?
Charter Sections
• Section 52—Note that this section sunset on December 3, 2022
Reference Material
• Statutorily Limited Revenue Sources
o Local fuel taxes require a public vote pursuant to ORS 319.950 and are constitutionally
dedicated to "construction, reconstruction, improvement, repair, maintenance,
operation and use" of roads.
o Local taxes on the sale or use of motor vehicles are prohibited t.y ORS 320.490.
o Local taxes on cigarettes are prohibited by ORS 323.030.
o Local liquor taxes are prohibited by ORS 473.190.
• The Department of Revenue Election Ballot Measures Manual:This is a guide to how ballot
measures asking for property taxing authority may be written. Recommend reading chapters 2
and 3.
o https://www.oregon.gov/dor/forms/FormsPubs/tax-election-ballot-measures 504-
421.pdf
Preamble
Discussion Questions
1. Does the Committee recommend including a preamble in the Tigard City Charter?
2. Which draft preamble does the Committee recommend? Or does the Committee recommend
any changes to a draft preamble?
Charter Sections
• Is not part of Tigard's City Charter
Reference Material
• Charter Comparison Spreadsheet: Preamble (rows 2-3)
• Draft Preamble document
General Reference Material
Guide for Charter Commissions
• When to Consider Changing the Charter p. 7
• What Charter Change Can and Can't Do p. 7
• Does Our Problem Have a Charter Solution p. 8
• What Qualities Make a Good Charter? p. 24
• Essential Components of a Charter, p. 26
Other
• So,You Want to Run for Local Office...
• 2018 Municipal Form of Government Survey
• Municipal Form of Government Survey Infographic