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Cityscape 2008-06 City of Tigard's Official Newsletter (11TYSCAPE. Aar Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force Mayor's Corner The city is looking for citizen volunteers to reconstitute the city's Transportation Where does all the money go? Financing Strategies Task Force If you're like me,often near the end This Task Force was formed in of interests,including the business of the month you find yourself asking 2001 to evaluate and recommend and development communities. that question. But do you ever wonder new funding sources for street Applicants will be interviewed by where all the City's money goes? improvement and maintenance a selection committee led by the The City's Budget Committee,made projects.The Task Force championed Mayor.Task Force members will be up of the five city councilors and an the Street Maintenance Fee to address appointed by Council resolution.The equal number of private citizens,has the city's street maintenance needs and term of service is two years,with an been working with the City Manager and a city fuel tax to fund the Greenburg option by Council to reconstitute the department heads to finalize next year's Road/Highway 99W/Main Street membership and restate or revise the budget,which will take effect intersection improvements. mission at the end of that period. July 1,2008. The Task Force will continue Citizens interested in serving on How much do we have to pay for its work in addressing the city's the Task Force are invited to apply water? How much can we afford to extensive transportation needs. by submitting a Citizen Committee spend this year to repave and improve The reconstituted Task Force will Interest Application which is available city streets? What about parks and open evaluate feasible funding sources for on-line at www..tigard-or.gov/volunteer space? major transportation improvements, or in the City Hall lobby located at The tentative budget will be coming installation of sidewalks,and right- 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,in Tigard. The before the City Council for presentation of-way maintenance on major streets. application deadline is 5 p.m., and final approval at our regular City It will make recommendations Monday,June 16,2008. Council meeting on June 10th at to City Council on potential new If you have questions or need 7:30 p.m. Come down to City Hall funding sources with strategies for more information,please contact to see in person,or tune in to cable public involvement and assist with either City Engineer Gus Duenas at channel 28 to see a live broadcast,and implementing the strategies approved 503-718-2470 orguc@tigard-orgov or find out what the City Council plans to by City Council. Project Engineer Mike McCarthy at do with your tax money over the next Task Force members are 503-718-2462 or mikem@igard-orgov. 12 months. sought to represent a wide range Both the current budget and a summary of the tentative budget are Save the Date! available for viewing at City Hall or on Tigard Police will be conducting a will offer on-site the City's web site at wavy).tigard-orgov/ "child safety seat clinic"on Saturday, children's activities. �- finance. July 19 from 9:30 a.m.until 1 p.m. Kids won't mind Q n This free event will take place at the wait! • ///� Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. For more 1 Craig E.Dirksen,Mayor Please allow up to 30 minutes for information call each seat installed. While you wait,the 503-718-2756 or Tigard Library Youth Services staff email.jim@tigard-or.gov. TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, GRETCHEN BUEHNER, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON,TOM WOODRUFF City of Tigard Tigard"Quakes"on Homeowner's Associations are Making a Comeback! June 4 & 5 Over the last few years, landscaping,property boundary homeowner associations (HOAs) disputes,house paint or roofing Tigard,along with other local governments,will stage an emergency have become an increasingly material selections are all typical earthquake drill from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. visible presence in Tigard's issues for an HOA that can bring communities and neighborhoods. on conflicts. on WEDNESDAY,JUNE 4 and from 8 This is duees in Ore in part,because The Dison law b Dispute Resolution a.m.to noon on THURSDAY,JUNE 5. Chanthe g g y Center(DRC) can offer assistance During the emergency drill, 1999 and 2001 legislatures to HOA boards and their you can expect: require new planned community members in resolving all types of developments and condominiums disputes. In fact the Oregon laws • To see public works,law P g enforcement,and emergency with over 12 homes to form and that govern planned communities personnel throughout the city. maintain an HOA. If you have and condominiums require HOAs purchased or rented a newer home or and their members to offer mediation • City facilities to be temporarily condominium in the Tigard area,chances as a way to resolve issues,except those evacuated. are good that that you are now art of g y p involving collection of assessments, • Interruptions in city services, an HOA. before either party can pursue remedy including phone service. HOAs are usually established to through the court system. Emergency services,such as 911, provide a means for homeowners to care DRC services are free to HOA will not be affected. for common spaces in the neighborhood boards and their members who reside Your patience is appreciated as and provide a structure for maintaining in Tigard,and are confidential and city staff work through this drill. and increasing the property values of its voluntary. Let the DRC help resolve Information gained from the exercise members. By their very nature HOAs your HOA's issues and avoid costly can be an environment for disputes, litigation expenses while helping to will help the city be better prepared for g p p g promote a more livable community. actual emergencies. because not everyone always agrees on p tY• how to create and apply rules to achieve For more information contact the HOA's goals. Many homeowners If you would like more information Emergency Management Coordinator about mediation and the Dispute g y g dislike having to gain board approval Resolution Center,call 503-526-2523 or Mike Lueck at 503-718-2593 or mikel@ before embarking on home improvement tigard-orgov. projects. Barking dogs,noisy neighbors, visit the city's web site at www..tigard-orgov/ unmanicured lawns,improperly cared for —hall/rervicer/mediation. From the Desk of State Representative Larry Galizio School-based Health Center a Public/Private Partnership Success Since much of the news media seems of 2006 with the creation of the Health,United Way of Columbia- to focus overwhelmingly on conflict, Washington County School-based Health Willamette,PacificSource,and a host of drama,and discouraging stories about Care Initiative. With a goal of increasing others,Tigard High School wouldn't have business and government,you may have access to physical and mental healthcare witnessed Governor Kulongoski cutting missed the success story that covered the for children and youth,public and private the ribbon on our new school-based health newly opened Tigard High School Health organizations contributed to make the center. Center. center a reality. The research on the effectiveness of Exemplifying the best of business and In the 2007 Legislative Session,a school-based health centers clearly shows government working together,the public/ bipartisan effort led to a$2 million increase that the return on investment is healthier private partnership represents the first in state funding to expand the number of kids with better attendance records and school-based health center in Washington school-based health centers in Oregon. improved academic performance. County with a sustainable financial model. f o h as a s Who knows?Perhaps dgood Generous Support Provided P Health Center Grand Opening While this$2 million increased news is just what the doctor ordered. The effort culminating in the investment by the 2007 Legislature is Questions? Comments? April 9,2008 opening of the Health significant,without the generous support Send an email to State Representative Center at Tigard High,began in October of private institutions such as Providence Larry Galizio at rep.larggali.Zio@state.or.us. Paget www.tigord-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter I& Tigard Girl Scouts Promote Canines for Clean Water And the Winner Is... After reading in a recent Cityscape Water theme.The girls created games,fact newsletter that 15 percent sheets,and skits and handed The City of Tigard's 2008 water of fecal bacteria in out Canines for Clean Water conservation calendar and local waterways came pledge cards,dog waste Waterfor Tomorrow video from dog waste,Junior scoopers,and dog bandanas. have both earned Excellence Girl Scouts,Lucy "Brown"prizes,of Tootsie in Communication and A- - Dickinson,Lauren Rolls and Hershey's Kisses, Conservation Awards from Lusk,and Courtney went to game winners,and the Pacific Northwest King contacted the City 'T' many"scouting"dogs in Section of the American of Tigard.The girls Tigard will now be sporting Water Works Association. were inspired to share bandanas to promote poop The city created the Waterfor the Canines for Clean scooping.Way to go,girls! Tomorrow video to educate water Water message of The City of Tigard has customers about the need to develop "Scoop the Poop,Bag been a leader in the Canines additional water supplies and acquaint It,and Throw it in the for Clean Water program.The customers with the various source Trash." program was developed after options under consideration.The water The Girl Scouts held an Earth Day a 2006 study linked high levels of fecal conservation calendar features artwork event on Saturday,April 26. Following bacteria in local waterways to canine waste. from elementary students in the Tigard a training session with the city's surface For more information contact Surface Water Service Area and offers practical water quality coordinator,Lucy,Lauren, Water Quality Coordinator Carla Staedter conservation tips and advice. and Courtney designed a station at the at 503-718-2788 or carla@tigard-or.gov. Both the 2008 conservation calendar event based on the Canines for Clean and the Water for Tomorrow video can be viewed on the city's web site at www.ligard- orgov/water. Updating the Tigard Comprehensive Plan: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Final Stretch! Save the Water, Save the Wlhen the Tigard City Council seta World Contest Winners Eight of the twelve chapters goal to update the city'r Comprehensive in the Comprehensive Plan The City of Tigard is pleased to Plan tivoyears ago, they knew it would update have completed announce the winning artists whose the have ccompleted process: work will appear in the 2009 water take time and patience to complete. That g conservation calendar,"Save the Water, patience is paying off as the update will be • Citizen Involvement Save the World." The calendar features complete this summer. the winning artwork from a contest open • Environmental Quality to all elementary students in the Tigard The Council took on this project Water Service Area.The 2009 calendar because the 1983 Comprehensive Plan Hazards p will be available in December 2008. needed a complete update to reflect the • Parks,Recreation,Trails,and current community conditions. Council Open Space Congratulations to the following talented artists: recognized that an updated plan is an • Economy important tool for our community's future. C.F.Tigard Elementary: Of the remaining four chapters, • Housing Aaron A.,Lukas D.,Mason G.,and Delaney S. Natural Resources and Land Use (which • Public Facilities and Services Deer Creek Elementary: includes Tigard's Urban Forest) have been . Energy Conservation Ashley C.and Makaylen S. acted upon by the Planning Commission 16 and are ready for the City Council public Durham Elementary: hearing process. - - - Justin G.and Sayra A. 616 The Urbanization and Transportation For detailed information on the Templeton Elementary: chapters are still working their way through schedule,please visit wwwtigard-orgov/2027 Lily C.and Emily A. 16 the Planning Commission and will be or contact Associate Planner Darren Wyss before the Council later this summer. at 503-718-2442 or darren@tigard-orgov. St.Anthony School: Ryan W.,Emilee H.,Emily S.,and Brittany T. June 2008 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page 4, City of Tigard Allstate Festival of Balloons at Cook Park: June 13, 14 & 15 Join the fun! Be dazzled by spectacular balloon launches and night glows at Cook Park! Festival Hours Admission Fee • Friday&Saturday: 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. The Balloon Festival will occupy all of • Sunday: 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cook Park. ANYONE WISHING TO GAIN � ENTRANCE TO THE PARK DURING THE ®Allstate. Balloon Lift Off FESTIVAL WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN The balloons will lift off around ADMISSION PASS. 0 IIHOOIS5:30 and 6:30 a.m. on Friday,Saturday and • Three-day festival admission passes are r8slivil Sunday(weather and mind conditionspermitting). $7 at the gate,or$5 if purchased in @dYd �YCQDH_ Arrive early to watch the teams prepare advance at www.tigardballoon.org. U their balloons for lift off. Some balloons • On Friday,Z100 is sponsoring may remain tethered for display until about admission and unlimited carnival rides Millen Drive&Martha Street 8:30 a.m. each morning. for$15. Kids age 6 and under are free! will be closed Night Glow at 92"d Avenue from As the sun sets on Friday Parking Fee 6:30 p.m.Friday,June 13 until and Saturday,watch the Parking provided at Tigard High School for noon on Sunday,June 15 balloons light up the a$5 daily fee to benefit the THS Boosters night sky (weather and wind and the THS Breakfast Rotary. conditions permitting). You 'WAN t, won't want to miss this PLEASE: NO PETS ALLOWED colorful event! IN THE FESTIVAL AREA More 1 18 Balloon Festival InformationAvailable • www.tigardballoon.org Volunteer Opportunities,Schedule of Music and Events,Directions,Tigard Festival of Cars,Carnival, BBQ Competition, Soccer Tournament,Vendors,Safety Safari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Take a Road Trip! Volunteer this Summer at the Library Tigard Farmer's Market! Teens 12 years old and older are invited # The Farmer's Market is open now! to sign up to learn ''„�"' � Sundays,9 a.m.to 2 p.m. (through October 26) about volunteering * JOIN US FOR OUR GRAND OPENING.i this summer at the� ���,�1►s Father's Day,Sunday,June 15 $1 coupons will be given to the first 500 dads to ; Library. Road Trip visit the market. There will be live music from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. ; orientations are • scheduled for June 10 (5 p.m.), • Enjoy fresh strawberries;asparagus,peas,lettuce,fresh herbs,garden plants and June 25 (3 p.m.) and June 30 (1 p.m.). cut flowers too! A total of sixteen hours of volunteer • NEW LOCATION: Young's Funeral Home(11831 SW Pacific Hwy.) service will be required during June, Customers are welcome to park at neighboring Salvation Army Boutique Store, @y and August. Volunteer positions Interior Motives and the Wells Fargo Bank. Thanks a truckload to our new include helping with children's summer hosts!! : reading programs,shelving and book * QUESTIONS? Contact Market Manager Trish Stormont at 503-244-2479, searching. Are your bags packed? For tstorrrront@eartblink.net or visit www tigardfarmersmarket.com. more information,contact Volunteer Coordinator Trish Stormont at 503-718- 2516 or trisb@tigard-or.gov. Poge4 www.tigord-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter . :............................................: Shml13th Annual elf Lie Adult Summer Reading Program News from the Tigard Library 13500 SW Hall Blvd. Transform Yourself @ the Library Monday,June 16-Saturday,August 9 Swarm the Tigard Library this Summer! Get ready for the 2008 Children's Summer Thriller Author Reading Program. The theme for kids through _ grade five is"Catch the Reading Bug." "` Phillip Margolin For teens grades six and up,the theme is Kicks Off Adult Summer "Metamorphosis @ Your Library."Stop Reading Program in and pick up a flyer of summer events. All riy :, activities are free. Registration begins June 1! : •Friday,June 20,7 8 p.m.,Community Room• Join The New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin for a timely talk about his just- released novel,Executive Privilege,a political Millennium Big Band in Concert Two SUPER TUESDAY EVENTS! thriller that travels between Washington D.C. Friday,June 6,7-8 p.m.,Community Room Family Concert with Recess Monkey and Oregon.Refreshments will be served. The Millennium Big Band,a group Tuesday,June 17,2-3 p.m. modeled after big bands from the Community Room(all ages) Interior Design Home Transformation 1930s to the 1950s,will perform. The This trio of talented teachers from Series with Angela Todd 17-member ensemble plays songs and Seattle moonlights as Recess Monkey, Tuesday,June 17&24,7-8:30 p.m. arrangements made popular by groups a band that performs songs about Series continues in July from the"big band"era. Dancing is animals and other fun stuff set to a encouraged! great,sing-along beat. The Ten Essentials of Hiking with Megan McMorris Border Collies Thursday,June 26,7-8 p.m. Lunch Time Story Time Tuesday,June 24,3:30-4:30 p.m. All Ages,Thursdays,lune 19&26 Community Room(all ages) Quintessential Woodwind Quintet Noon-12:30 p.m. Sunday,June 29,2-3 p.m. Athletic canines will entertain the Bring a brown bag lunch and munch while audience with amazing demonstrations The above programs will take place you listen to great stories!This story time of football,basketball,baseball,soccer in the Community Room. will take place in the gazebo behind the and world-class Frisbee tricks. library,weather permitting. Registration for the Adult Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 16. Read or Information for Seniors listen to books during the summer for your Wednesday,June 11,2:30-3:30 p.m. Insect Horror Double Feature for chance to win a themed gift basket. Transform Conference Room Teens and Adults Yourself @ the Library by attending a variety of Friday,June 27,4-8 p.m. events and activities to encourage reading and Jeanne Brandt,of the OSU extension CommunityRoom X10, to promote lifelong learning. service,will talk about fall prevention. ' Bu out with our festival """"""""""""""""""""""" Falls are feared as we age,but falling is not g an inevitable part of aging. Steps can be of classic insect horror 'Veen Summer heading taken to prevent falls,by"fall-proofing" films! These spooky features,both cheesy both your house and yourself. For more and bizarre,will make your skin crawl and MCk-Off and Came Fest information or to sign up,please call 503- also make you laugh out loud. Drop-in Thursday, June 19, 4-6 p.m. 684-6537. anytime! Snacks provided. Communi+y Room - - _ - Kick off your summer a++key` Library, comple+e wi+k a par+y On This Day—World War II Newspapers on Display and games such as DDR and - — — Wednesday,June 4 to Sunday,June 29—Second floor near stairs Super Smash Bro+hers, board In honor of D-Day and local WWII veterans,the Tigard Library is proud to games and fun. Ge+ some ho++ips for display three volumes of Oregonian newspapers from the years 1941 to 1945. grew++kings+o read +his summer; regis+er for awesome +een even+s; mee+ new friends. June2008 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard *AM AF lee -&aft" . d.-YelmomfLA WE'RE LIVE! There are now five Neighborhood Network Areas with live web pages! Bookmark the one that serves your neighborhood: • TIGARD AREA 8 NEIGHBORHOOD • Tigard's newest Neighborhood Network Web Page: www.tigardarea8.blogspot.com Area 3 Neighborhood (www.tigard-area3.blogspot.com) Area 8 is bordered by McDonald Street on the north,Hall Blvd on the east, News You Can Use Durham Road on the south,Pacific Fe`s Area 3 Neighborhood Meeting for Area 3 Highway 99W I on the west. g y( � o�� If you live in Area 3 and �G are interested in starting a • WEST TIGARD NEIGHBORHOOD: Neighborhood Watch program, www.yourneighbors.blogspot.com join us on June 26! You'll learn Area 13 is bordered on the south by more about fighting graffiti and Bull Mountain Road and Gaarde to crime in our neighborhood. the east. a� C Stay and find out how the new aeF ��e�b commuter rail will impact our • COOK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD: e "Icommunity and much more. www.cookparkneighborhood. blogspotcom CI Join Your Neighbors!! Area 9 is bordered to the north by Walnut Qa ` •Thursday,June 26,7 p.m. Durham Road and the Tualatin River •Tigard City Hall to the south. 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard • TIGARD AREA 10 NEIGHBORHOOD: www.tigardarealO.blogspot.com Interested in Managing a Neighborhood Web Page? Area 10 is bounded on the north by There are still some Neighborhood Network Areas without web pages. WUalnut,the east by Pacific Highway Check out the Neighborhood Network map on the city's web site at www.tigard- Garde.,and the west and south by aorgov/neighborhood. If you're interested in volunteering to manage a web page for Gardyour neighborhood,contact Liz Newton at 503-718-2412 or li!,@tigard-or.gov. MEWS YOU CAN USE 3rd Annual "Seeding Our Future"Garden Tour&Art Show (Benefits The Foundation for Tigard-Tualatin Schools) Tour 8 private gardens located in Tigard and Tualatin. Shop the art show with over 50 northwest artists selling garden or garden-inspired art. Stroll through the school garden at Mary Woodward Elementary. For more information visit www.foundation4smartkids.org or call 503-431-4024. Tour 8 Private Gardens X Art Show Saturday,June 21-10 a.m.to 4 p.m. -Friday,June 20-6 to 8:30 p.m. Garden tour tickets: $20 each. Available at Al's Garden -Saturday,June 21-10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Center,Gardner's Choice,McCann's Pharmacy,The Location: Tigard High School, Garden Corner,Mary Woodward Elementary School, 9000 SW Durham Road Tigard and Tualatin High Schools,and the Foundation for Admission: FREE Tigard-Tualatin Schools office. ' Page WWW.tigGrd-or.gov•503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter it RULES of the ROAD: Sharing the Streets with Bicyclists .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bicycles are subject to the same ■ Car doorr. Cyclists are frequently ■ Visibility:Bright,reflective traffic laws as motorized vehicles. But injured in collisions with car clothing and lights are essential. in any encounter with a fast-moving doors. Drivers and passengers The sooner a driver becomes car weighing a ton or more,cyclists should always check the adjacent aware of a cyclist's presence,the are vulnerable to serious or fatal travel lane or bike lane before easier it is to avoid dangerous injuries. opening doors. Cyclists don't encounters. always have the option of safely Motorists need to be aware of ■ Scanning. Like motorists cyclists the following: riding outside the"door zone." should constantly scan their ■ `Rigbt-book"and"left-book"collisions. ■ Crosswalks: Cyclists are entitled to surroundings for potential dangers Drivers can easily underestimate use crosswalks in the same manner like speeding or turning vehicles the speed of bicycles. A common as pedestrians. On busy arterials and opening car doors. Be aware cause of collisions is the failure of like Tigard's Pacific Highway,they of escape routes in case of an drivers to check the position of a may provide the safest way to emergency. bicycle after passing it. A cyclist cross. Here's a workable rule of thumb may catch up to a car as it makes Cyclists,in turn,should respect: for everyone: a turn,cutting off the bicycle and causing a dangerous collision. ■ Traffic-control devices: Cyclists are If in doubt,YIELD—even if you required to obey traffic lights and have the legal right-of--way. The risk is increased when the driver fails to signal a turn at least Stop Signs. By JUDGE MICHAEL J. O'BRIEN 100 feet in advance. ■ Defensive riding. Cyclists need to TIGARD MUNICIPAL COURT ■ Basic courtesy: Drivers should give anticipate the risks described cyclists as much room as safe above. Not all drivers obey the THANKS TO THE BICYCLE c Y ry law. TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE allows,refrain from blowing horns www.RTA4sI1W-s.ORG and never tailgate. Barrows Road Closure The extension of Murray Boulevard at Washington County,who can be Washington County is planning to opened earlier this year,and is anticipated reached at 503-846-7924 orgreg–miller@ permanently close Barrows Road at Sum- to carry much of the traffic that had been co.wasbington.or.us mer Creek to vehicle traffic but will re- using the main open to bicycle and pedestrian travel eastern Beaverton Signal Removal (just south of Scholls Ferry Road) this portion of year. This closure is necessary because of Barrows the deteriorating condition of the bridge Road. . Scholls ferry over Summer Creek. The cost to repair Questions /;' Road or replace the bridge is prohibitive. about the Barrows Road � The closure of Barrows Road overall Bridge Closure --Barrows Road Closure to will extend from Scholls Ferry Road closure Vehicles to the first private access south of the plan, creek. A turnaround will be provided bridge at the new end of Barrows Road and condition, directional signs will be provided to and traffic guide motorists to alternate routes. The analysis Murray Blvd. county will remove the traffic signal at the can be Extension intersection of Barrows and Scholls Ferry directed Road,which will improve traffic flow on to Greg Tigard Scholls Ferry Road. Miller June2008 www.tigard-or.gov•503-639-4171 Page City of Tigard PRSRT STD Just the Facts... " 13125 SW Hall Blvd. US Postage Traffic in Tigard is Tigard,OR 97223 PAID among the heaviest Tigard Traffic Volume 503-639-4171 Portland,OR in the region so staff Permit No 2528 came up with a fun �_► , ' and eye-catching way to raise awareness. ceased on ooM n.st recea rra npa Wn V*me ratues) Here's the first in r).j Where is the highest POSTAL CUSTOMER a series of factoid J-1 traffic volume on cards designed to Interstate 5 in Oregon? provide information about Tigard's traffic congestion. These / J South of Hai'.217,abutting J Tigard,1-5 carries 155,8W Cit Council Meetings in June cards are being vchicles per day. y g distributed to state and regional decision- Special Council Workshop Meeting: Tuesday,June 3 makers and funders to @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) focus more attention Regular Council Meetings: Tuesdays,June 10, 17,24 on Tigard's traffic issues. Want to see more? Check them out on the city's @ 6:30 p.m.,Tigard Town Hall (13125 SW Hall Blvd.) web site at www..tigard.orgov/factoid. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are available on-line at www.figard-or.gov/councilor contact Cathy Wheatley at 503-718-2410 or cathy@tigard-orgov. Can You Hear Me Now?low— Tigard to Test Emergency Notification System on Thursday,June 19, 2008 Tigard homes and businesses will receive a"test"phone Will you get the call? Register now! call from the city's emergency notification system in the Most Tigard businesses and residents with late afternoon or early evening on Thursday,June 19.The published telephone numbers will already be in the recorded message will explain that the system is being tested. emergency notification system. The call will be the first citywide test of the new CodeRed emergency notification system which the city brought on- Businesses and residents with non-published line last fall.The system is designed to provide Tigard numbers,cell phone numbers,Voice Over businesses and residents with up-to-the-minute information Internet Protocol (VOIP),or recently on emergencies such as utility outages,missing persons,fires, acquired numbers are encouraged to evacuations,and floods via a recorded phone message. register their phone numbers. The city is asking call recipients to take a short on-line survey about their experience with the emergency notification system. Following the test,the survey will be available on the Registration is confidential,free,and can city's web site at Zvzvtvtigard-orgov/CodeRed. be done through the city's web site at a ww..tigard For more information,contact Emergency orgov/CodeRed.Tigard residents without Internet access can register by contacting Management Coordinator Mike Lueck at 503-718-2593 or Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Lueck rnikel@tigard orgov. at 503-718-2593.