Resolution No. 11-06 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY OF PORTLAND TO REVERSE ITS DECISION OF 2005 TO
WITHDRAW FROM THE PORTLAND JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE OTTF) AND COMMIT
RESOURCES TO THE CURRENT MAKEUP OF THE JTTF.
WHEREAS, in light of the recent alleged attempted bombing of the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pioneer
Square, the City of Portland is reconsidering its 2005 decision to withdraw from the Joint Terrorism Task
Force;and
WHEREAS, the fundamental role of cities is to provide for the health, safety-, and welfare of all people who
reside,work,worship and recreate in their cities and neighboring jurisdictions;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Police Department is responsible for protecting the lives, property, and rights of all
people,through collaborative partnerships with the community and other law enforcement agencies;and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard is part of the Portland metropolitan area and recognizes that crime does not
respect political boundaries and the fight against crime requires cooperation among all of our police forces;and
WHEREAS, terrorism, in particular, because of its political nature, requires close cooperation between local
police forces,and national and international intelligence agencies;and
WHEREAS, large public gatherings are likely targets, and a successful terrorist attack has the potential to cause
harm to persons who reside outside the political boundaries of Portland and the cities that surround Portland
are impacted by decisions made by the Portland City Council;and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard acknowledges the legitimate concerns of the City of Portland to protect the civil
rights of its citizens; however, we believe that existing safeguards are adequate, and that the risk of potential
violence perpetrated by terrorists in our area are sufficient to merit the City of Portland's renewed participation
in the J'ITF.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has limited resources, which prevent participation in this task force and we rely
on participation by other local law enforcement agencies to provide timely and critical investigations of acts of
terrorism within the Portland Metropolitan area.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Tigard hereby requests the City of Portland to rejoin the
Portland Joint Terrorism Task Force.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED: This-2—L—day of--/ :,- 2011.
Mayor-City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder-City of Tigard
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