Resolution No. 03-15 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING A TRANSPORTATION AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING A
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN.
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council appointed the Downtown Task Force in November 2002; and
WHEREAS, Council assigned the Task Force three objectives, one of which tasked the group with
developing a work plan to address revitalization and economic development needs in Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the development of a revitalization plan will require additional expertise and fiinding than the
City can currently provide; and
WHEREAS, the State of Oregon's Transportation and Growth Management grant program provides
funding; for local government planning projects that lead to more livable, economically vital,
transportation-efficient,pedestrian-friendly communities; and
WHEREAS, the preparation of the Downtown Revitalization Plan meets the criteria for an eligible TGM
project; and
WHEREAS, the TGM program could provide up to $120,000 in funds for selected projects,requiring up to
15%of hard match in local government funds,
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard, Oregon hereby expresses its support for preparing a Downtown
Revitalization Plan and authorizes submission of a Transportation and Growth
Management Grant application for State funding assistance_
SECTION 2: The City is prepared to provide up to 15% in hard match for the project, and has
reserved that amount in its budget for the following fiscal year.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This l day of 2003.
LA
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ATTEST:
ity Re=corder- City of Tigard
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