Resolution No. 09-01 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 09-Q_
A RESOLUTION TO RECONSTITUTE THE TRANSPORTATION FINANCING
STRATEGIES TASK FORCE TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR
MAJOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
OF SIDEWALKS, AND MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE CITY'S STREETS,
SIGNAL LIGHT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS, PRESENT FINDINGS, PROVIDE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL ON THOSE STRATEGIES THAT SHOULD BE
FURTHER PURSUED, AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF THOSE STRATEGIES.
WHEREAS, the Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force was initially created by City
Council Resolution No. 01-06 to explore feasible funding strategies for implementing
transportation-related improvements and to assist in the development and implementation of those
strategies;and
WHEREAS, the original Task Force recommended implementation of a Street Maintenance Fee,
which was adopted by City Council in 2004 to provide a stable source of revenue for maintaining
the existing street infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Task Force was reconstituted in 2004 and was instrumental in the adoption of a
local fuel tax to construct improvements to the Greenburg Road/Highway 99W/Main Street
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the activities of the reconstituted Task Force were concluded with Council Resolution
No. 07-74,which congratulated the Task.Force members for a job well done; and
WHEREAS, a multitude of transportation-related improvements are still greatly needed and remain
unfunded;and
WHEREAS, adequate sidewalk maintenance continues to remain a deficiency,and rising energy and
maintenance costs for street lights and traffic signal systems are funded by a declining gas tax
revenue source;and
WHEREAS, street operations and maintenance are likewise faced with the challenges of rising costs
and a declining gas tax revenue source;and
WHEREAS, the development and evaluation of new funding strategies to address those needs
require reconstitution of the Task Force.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
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SECTION 1: The Transportation Financing Strategies Task Force is hereby reconstituted to
continue with the evaluation of feasible funding sources to address the City's
transportation and street infrastructure needs. Its membership shall consist of those
individuals listed in the attached Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: The mission of the Task Farce is to:
(1) Explore feasible funding strategies for design and construction of major
transportation improvements, construction and maintenance of sidewalks, and
maintenance and operation of the City's streets, signal light and traffic signal
systems.
(2) Develop recommendations for presentation to City Council;and
(3) Report to City Council the Task Force findings and recommendations on the
funding strategies that should be further pursued together with the public
process necessary to develop and implement those strategies;and
(4) Based on Council direction, take the lead in efforts to further develop and
implement those strategies.
SECTION 3: The Task Force is reconstituted for a two-year period, but will remain active until
passage of a Council resolution concluding Task Force activities. The Task Force
shall provide progress reports to City Council every quarter.
SECTION 4: The City Engineer shall be assigned as staff liaison to the Task Force.Public Works
Department and Finance and Information Services Department staff shall assist in
the support of the Task Force.
SECTION 5: The reconstituted Task Force shall select a chair to preside over the meetings. The
Task Force will generally operate in accordance with. Roberts Rules of Order. All
meetings shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with the State of Oregon
public meetings law. A quorum consisting of at least 5 members shall be required
for the Task Force to meet. Minutes shall be recorded at every official meeting of
the Task Force.
SECTION 6: The Task Force mission shall be deemed accomplished after City Council is
satisfied that the mission of the Task Force has been accomplished. Task Force
deactivation or reconstitution shall be by resolution at that time.
SECTION 7: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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ATTEST:
City Recorder - City of Tigard
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EXHIBIT A
RECONSTITUTED TRANSPORTATION FINANCING
STRATEGIES TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP
E££ecdve January 27,2009
John. Bazley
Rex Caffall (Planning Commission Representative)
Bev Froude
Cam Gilmour
Dennis Mitchell
Rick Parker
Anthony Rivano
Joe Schweitz
Jennifer Stanfield
Christopher Warren
Gretchen Buchner (Council Liaison)
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