Resolution No. 07-73 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 07- 73
A RESOLUTION FORMALIZING THE QTY OF TIGARD'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE
2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS,the Oregon State Legislature will hold a supplemental session beginning February 4,2008;and
WHEREAS,one of the City Council's 2007 Goals is to increase involvement with the State;and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2007 and November 27,2007 City Council discussed likely issues that may come
before the 2008 Legislature;and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council the City Council consensus was to
direct staff to advise the City's legislative delegation of the City Council's 2008 Legislative Session priorities.
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council identified the following priorities for the 2008 Oregon State legislature:
• Affordable Housing/Document Recording Fee: Take a proactive approach in support of
the fee and for introduction of an implementing bill in the 2009 Legislative Session.
•Transportation Funding:Advocate for an increase in the state gas tax that is indexed to
increases in population growth,cost of construction and inflation.
•"Big Look" Funding: Continue funding the project at the 2006-2007 level.
•Urbanization Issues: Status quo is unacceptable. Advocate for legislative action that directs
study and drafting of legislation regarding state annexation and incorporation statues,funding
for infrastructure, and urbanization and governance conflicts between counties and cities.
•Preemption of Local Revenue Sources:Protect all current City revenue sources against
reduction or pre-emption.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby directs the City Manager provide a copy of this Resolution to the
City's legislative delegation.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This �� dayof__,/>32M Ul 2007.
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Mayor- of Tigard
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City Recorder- City of Tigard
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