Resolution No. 03-02 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON ATTACHMENT#1
RESOLUTION NO. 03- O;L
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE CITY OF TUALATIN APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING TO CONSTRUCTION A BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE OVER THE TUALATIN RIVER
WHEREAS, the Tigard Park System Master Plan identifies the need for a bicycle/pedestrian crossing of
the Tualatin River in the proximity of the Portland&Western Railroad bridge; and
WHEREAS, the development of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge would link Tigard's Cook Park, Tualatin's
Community Park,and Durham's City Park; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 the City provided funds to partially finance a feasibility and design study for the
bicycle/pedestrian bridge; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Enhancement Program is a potential source of funds to construct the
bicycle/pedestrian bridge; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tualatin has prepared a Transportation Enhancement Program application for
construction funds; and
WHEREAS, the project application meets the program objective of enhancing the quality of travel or
transportation in Oregon
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: the City of Tigard, Oregon based on the aforementioned considerations,hereby expresses
its support for the timely completion of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge over the Tualatin
River and endorses the City of Tualatin's application for state funds to finance the
construction of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge near the confluence of Fanno Creek and the
Tualatin River.
SECTION .): This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of A&ruaAxf 2003.
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ATTEST:
Ch-rKecorder- City ofTigark
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