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1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Purpose of Meeting: Follow-Up to Meeting Held September 29, 1993 Concerning
Proposed Water Agreement
4. Set Next Meeting Date, if Necessary
5. Adjournment
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TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 1993
JOINT MEETING: KING CITY, DURHAM, TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, AND
SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY INTERIM JOINT WATER AGENCY BOARD
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Edwards.
Mayor Edwards called for introduction of all persons present. The following persons
signed in:
Tigard City Council: Mayor Jerry Edwards; Councilors Judy Fessler, Wendi Conover
Hawley, Paul Hunt, and John Schwartz. Tigard staff present: Patrick J. Reilly, City
Administrator. John Acker, Associate Planner; Loreen Edin, Acting Maintenance Services
Director; Mary Gruss, Accounting Supervisor; Phyllis Harris, Accounting Assistant; Wayne
Lowry, Finance Director, Liz Newton, Community Involvement Coordinator; Tim Ramis,
Legal Counsel; Terry Tourney, Accounting Assistant; Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder.
Durham City Council: Mayor Peggy Manning; Councilors David Meyers and Robert
Tydeman. Durham staff present: Roger Gano, City Administrator.
King City City Council: Mayor Lynda Jenkins, Councilors Claudia Anderson, Pauline
Chamberlain, and Barbara McCaige. King City staff present: John A. Buol, City Manager
(also serving as the Acting Interim Manager of the Joint Water Agency).
Tigard Water District: Board Chair John Haunsperger; Board Members Beverly Froude,
George Morgan, and Lou Ane Mortensen. Also present: Legal Counsel George
Mardikes.
Southeast Washington County Interim Joint Water Agency: Board member Clarence
Nicoli. Joint Water ,agency staff present: Lorry Christian, Leslee J. Gemmill, Cheryl A.
Huegli, Diane Kuhn, Mike Miller, Rusty Thomas, and Randy Volk.
Also present: Clark Balfour, Tualatin Valley Water District; Robin Franzen, Reporter for
the Oregonian; Hill Hampton, Tigard resident; Frank Knight, Tigard resident; Jesse O.
Lowman; Tualatin Valley Water District; Ken Martin, Boundary Commission staff; Jack
Polans, Writer and resident of King City; Donna Schmidt, Reporter for the Tigard Times;
and Linda Whalen, Durham resident.
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After brief introductory remarks, Mayor Edwards asked City Administrator Patrick Reilly
to update all those present on the issues to date. The purpose of the meeting was to
follow-up the September 29, 1993 Special Joint meeting concerning a proposed Water
Agreement presented by the City of Tigard. City Administrator Reilly distributed to all
those present a packet of material (see City Council packet for a copy of this information).
As Mr. Reilly reviewed the information, he encouraged those present to note their
cornments. The first page reviewed was entitled: "Assumptions Water Goal: Highest
quality water service at lowest possible price."
Mr. Reilly reviewed the following motions which were approved by the Tigard City Council
at their October 26, 1993 meeting:
• Upon expiration, 12/31/93, of the Joint Water Agency Agreement, the City
of Tigard will form its own City Water Department.
• The Council authorizes negotiations, starting immediately, with the Cities of
Durham and King City and the Tigard Water District, to provide water and
other related services, effective January 1, 1994.
Reasons for creating a City Water Department were reviewed by Mr. Reilly. Among those
reasons (see Page 3 of the handouts), it was Tiigard's view that:
• redundancies would be eliminated,
• a layer of government would be omitted,
• resource use would be maximized,
• water customers would benefit from efficiencies,
• cities would have increased influence on growth and development,
• Tigard could become more involved in long-term regional water issues, and
• this would represent a step towards one water purveyor for the City of
Tigard.
Page 4 of the handout included a series of assurances to the Durham, King City and
Tigard Water District residents which were included in the original proposal (submitted to
the other entities on September 29, 1993).
Page 5 of the handout outlined the authority and scope of the Advisory Board. Mayor
Manning of Durham advised that their comments did not indicate a lack of trust of the City
of Tigard, but were made for the purpose of providing a method of counter-balance for
future political issues.
Discussion followed on possible legal ramifications should the Advisory Board become
a governing Board. Tigard City Attorney Ramis noted there were two questions which
must be answered (one of which was raised by the Legal Counsel for the City of
Durham):
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1. To what degree can the Tigard City Council delegate authority to an
C appointed body?
2. What effect would this type of governance have on the ability to finance
revenue bonds?
Councilor Hawley noted the Tigard City Council was in agreement that Advisory Board
members should have staggered terms, as suggested by King City. i
City Administrator Reilly then reviewed Page 6 of the handout. This page dealt with water
service to new development in unincorporated areas. Mr. Morgan of the Tigard Water
District Board expressed his concerns with the effects this would have to the integrity of
the Water District. Mr. Morgan also advised this would fragment their service area. TWD
Legal Counsel Mardikes advised when annexation occurs, there would need to be a re-
distribution of assets and liabilities; properties would be removed from the District.
There was discussion on annexation. City Administrator explained this could work
similarly to the current Tigard sewer connection annexation policy through agreement with
the Unified Sewerage Agency.
City Administrator Reilly reviewed Page 7, which outlined the issue of amending the rules
and regulations. After brief discussion with Mayor Jenkins of King City, it was agreed that
some "word-smithing" was needed for this language to reflect what would be more
acceptable to all parties. Mayor Jenkins advised the King City Council wished to clarify
what appeared to be an open policy on this issue.
Page 8 was reviewed by City Administrator Reilly, which dealt with the issue of the 1%
annual rebate. Mr. Reilly noted this had been proposed originally as a mechanism to
rebate a percentage of the gross revenue to the Tigard Water District to provide
administrative operating funds for them. In preparing a proposed draft agreement, the
intention was to give this 1% rebate to all the entities to assure that all parties were
treated the same.
Page 9 was reviewed by City Administrator Reilly, which centered around the issue of use
of water revenue only for water-related expenses. Through discussion with Fling City
Councilor Chamberlain, it was clarified that some type of cost accounting would be
preferred to account for water activities.
Page 10 of the handout dealt with the issue of higher rates where the cost of service was
higher. There was considerable discussion on this issue. Mayor Jenkins noted concerns
and requested this be clarified. (see King City's comments on file in the packet
concerning Item 4b).
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Councilor Hunt of Tigard noted that higher rates would probably affect Tigard and
unincorporated residents because of pumping costs associated with those properties
located at higher elevations. Durham City Councilor Meyers noted his concern was for
assurances that costs would be spread commensurately across all jurisdictions. Another
question raised: What impact will this issue have on the Advisory Board?
City Administrator Reilly noted that efforts would be made to balance the Advisory Board
representation of customers. He recommended City Councilors (from Durham, King City
and Tigard) and the TWD Board Member be on the Advisory Board.
City Administrator Reilly referred again to the goal of uniform rates. Capital improvement
projects would be selected and prioritized on a system-wide basis. He recognized the
concern for assurances that all of the customers will be treated fairly.
Councilor Schwartz reminded those present that two critical areas would require approval
of decisions by three of the four jurisdictions. Those areas are: 1) decisions for the long-
term water source and 2) capital improvements.
City Administrator Reilly reviewed the contract term language on Page 11 of the handout.
He advised he recognized that security was the main issue with regard to this provision
of the contract. Mayor Jenkins noted their City was concerned that if they should be
without water, even with a five-year termination date, her City would be "hard put" to
assure water service to their citizens. City Administrator Reilly suggested this issue could
be worked out individually with the entities through a series of two-way agreements.
Councilor Schwartz noted through provisions of State statute, the City could not cut off
service. Discussion followed. Councilor Chamberlain of King City noted ten years from
now it is possible that the statutes in place now, which provide protection, could change.
There was discussion on changing the word "terminate" to "negotiate" or, what re-
wording would assure the type of security the cities were hoping to achieve.
Mayor Manning questioned why 25 years was selected as a term. City Administrator
Reilly responded that 25 years was an arbitrary term for the contract; however, it was the
thinking that a long-term contract would make the other entities feel more at ease than
a shorter term. Discussion followed on the long-term contract concept.
Durham City Councilor Meyers noted that because statutes can change, he would prefer
contract language which would memorialize current statutes. In response to a question
of Legal Counsel, City Attorney Ramis said it may be possible that local governments
could set up local laws for water service delivery.
Discussion followed. Wording for this issue will be developed; a draft will then go to all
parties for consideration.
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After discussion on the overall contract and in response to a question from TWD Board
Member Morgan, City Administrator Reilly noted that certain issues could be identified
which would be the same for all entities while other areas would be negotiable. Councilor
Schwartz noted two of the issues open to negotiation (as examples):
1. Surcharges placed on water service by a city or the district
2. Annexation policy
TWD Board Member Morgan summarized the TWD proposal. The TWD strongly
supported continued operation of the Joint Water Agency. Following is a list of concerns
reviewed by Mr. Morgan:
• Noted that after two years' worth of negotiating, with the understanding the
Joint Water Agency was going to be the governing structure, the proposal
had now changed;
• Noted that the JWA Advisory Board would have more stature than what was
now proposed by Tigard;
• Requested that additional time be given to the transition from a Joint Water
Agency until the implementation of the separate contracts;
• Concerned with long-term water supply;
• Concerned with the equity interest of the Tigard Water District and outlined
the integrated system under which they operate to provide water service
within the urban growth boundary;
• Noted the deterioration of performance of the employees because of the
uncertainty of the past two years with administration and policy setting;
• Suggested they take more than one step in the formation of the change-
over to the City of Tigard.
• Suggested the Joint Water Agency continue for 18 months.
City Administrator Reilly responded that the City of Tigard is also concerned with the
consumers and the well-being of the JWA employees. He referred to discussions which
took place at the September 29, 1993 meeting when it was proposed that the City form
a department. Much of what Mr. Morgan raised as concerns, was explained at length by
the Tigard Council. Mr. Reilly reiterated that Tigard would agree to full participation from
all of the entities in the decision-making process with regard to long-term water supply
and the capital improvement program. Councilor Schwartz agreed with City Administrator
Reilly, noting that many of the concerns could be addressed in the contract agreement.
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With regard to comments by TWD Board Member Morgan concerning the integrated
system, City Administrator Reilly responded the system probably would continue to be
maintained in the same way.
Durham Mayor Manning noted her appreciation of the City of Tigard for including Durham
in these discussions. While somewhat intimidating, she noted it appeared that a good
faith effort was made on the part of the City to consider the concerns of her City.
Councilor Fessler responded to Mayor Manning's remarks. She noted she served on the
Metropolitan Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC); MPAC serves in an advisory role to
Metro. She said a collective of elected officials serving in an advisory role appears to
"carry a lot of weight." The elected officials serving on the Board makes a difference with
regard to the ability to exert significant pressure if an idea makes sense.
Councilor Hawley noted she wished to proceed on the formation of a City Department as
soon as possible on behalf of the JWA employees. Formation of the department would
give certainty to the employees which was noted as a concern by Mr. Morgan.
Mayor Jenkins referred to the 1% annual rebate and asked for clarification on the original
proposal. She advised, perhaps, King City would like to see the rebate option remain in
the agreement. Councilor Schwartz responded that the Tigard Water District would not
have any administrative operating funds if they chose not to dissolve. The rebate was
proposed to give TWD operating funds for administrative costs for elections and for staff
assistance. Discussion followed on the 1 % rebate issue. Mayor Manning of Durham said
Durham did not need this. One possibility would be to decrease Durham's customers'
bills by 1%. After discussion, it was decided this issue would be negotiable among all
the entities.
Discussion returned to the contract term. City Administrator Reilly advised he would
review the language on this issue. TWD Board member Morgan suggested that bond
counsel be asked for recommended wording to determine how different financing could
affect the term (length) of the service delivery agreements.
Meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:06 p.m.
City Administrator Reilly summarized:
• Many of. issues raised by King City and Durham were for wording
clarification ("word-smithing") and would require some individual discussions
and redrafting of language. Also, there were some legal issues which need
to be researched and incorporated into draft agreements for each of the
entities' review.
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• City Administrator Reilly asked that a committee be formed consisting of the
Mayor of each of the cities and the TWD Chair. This committee will review
the concerns raised by each of the entities and work on language changes.
• After redrafting is completed by the committee, the amended agreements
will be submitted to each of the entities' governing bodies for consideration.
Durham Councilor Meyers suggested the committee compose a mission statement to
develop the ethics and intent under which the agreements will be formulated.
The Tigard City Administrator will keep everyone informed with any major developments
resulting from the review being done by the Mayors/Board Chair Committee.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Attest: Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
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MEMORANDUM CITY OF TIGARD
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON OREGON
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilors for
Durham
King city
Tigard
Board Members for
Southeast Washington County Joint Water gency
Tigard Water District ~i
FROM: Patrick J. Reilly, City Administrator
DATE: October 20, 1993
SUBJECT: Special Meeting on October 27, 1993 - Water Issues
Attached please find copies of the following information:
1. Memorandum dated October 19, 1993 - City of Durham;
reference "Ideas for New Water Intergovernmental
Agreement"
2. Letter dated October 18, 1993 - City of King City;
reference their response to the joint meeting of
September 29, 1993
3. Letter dated October 18, 1993 - Tigard Water District;
reference their response to the joint meeting of
September 29, 1993
4. Approved Council Minutes of the September 29, 1993,
council meeting.
Prior to the next meeting, I will summarize the major points for
discussion purposes.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 27, 1993, 7 P.M., AT THE
TIGARD CITY HALL, TOWN HALL ROOM, 13125 S.W. HALL BOULEVARD,
TIGARD, OREGON
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639-4171 TDD (503) 684-2772
Attachment No. 1
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October 19, 1993
To: Pat Reilly, Tigard City Administrator
From: Roger Gano, Durham City Administrator
SUBJECT: Ideas for New Water Intergovernmental Agreement
The City of Durham respectfully offers the following points for
consideration and discussion at the upcoming joint meeting on
October 27th:
2. Term-
The City of Durham proposes that the second sentence read as
follows:
"The City of Durham may terminate this agree-
ment by providing notice to the other parties
a minimum of two years prior to the effective
date of termination."
3. Advisory Board.-
The city of Durham proposes that the "Advisory Board" be
named "the Governing Board".
Under 3.A., the "At Large" member of the "Governing Board"
should be selected by a majority vote of the other members.
Further, 3.E. should be amended (in its entirety) to read as
follows:
"The Governing Board shall make water ser-
vice-related recommendations to the Tigard
City Council; and the Council may affirm such
recommendations. If the Council fails to
affirm such recommendations, the Governing
Board may, by a super-majority (four of the
five members present) override the Council's
inaction and compel the recommended action.
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The City of Durham proposes that 9.8. be amended (on the top E
of page 4) as follows:
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"Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may
(with the concurrence of the Governing Board)
Impose higher rates for providing water ser-
vice to residences and businesses when the
cost of providing such service is {
greater due
to unusual circumstances, including, but not
limited to additional cost to pump water up
hill to reach customers."
Further, the City of Durham proposes the complete removal of
paragraph 4.F. dealing with what we consider a "franchise
fee".
S. Rules and Regulations.
Vith regard to this section, the City of Durham wishes the
opening sentence to be amended to read as follows:
"The rules and regulations governing water
service as are now in effect under the South-
east Vashington County Joint Water Agency,
shall be deemed a part of this Agreement."
Attachment No. 2
"ING CITY
15300 S.W. 116th Avenue, King City, Oregon 9i`1d Phone: 639.4082
October 16, 1993
Patrick Reilly, City Administrator
City of Tigard
13125 S.W. Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Dear Mr. Reilly:
On September 29, 1993, the City of King City attended the joint
meeting to discuss the City of Tigard's proposed intergovernmen-
tal agreement. As a result of this meeting we were asked to
provide you with the following information.
• A pro and con list regarding the proposal.
For this item we are returning the proposed intergovernmen-
tal agreement with our suggested corrections to the agreement.
Items to be deleted are noted in strike-out. Items to be
inserted are noted inside square brackets Items of
concern are noted inside asterisks
• A list of priorities.
1. The City of King City would prefer to see the Joint
Water Agency perform its functions as originally
designed, and honor the original intergovernmental
Agreement as written. The City would like to give the
joint agency an opportunity to function as a joint
agency.
2. We would like to see an equal partnership as originally
proposed. All partners should be respected, treated,
and kept informed as equals.
3. We would like to continue to get a good water source,
and to develop a long term and an intermediate term
quality water supply agreement, and by such an agree-
ment gain an equity interest.
4. We would like to see that service is provided, at the
highest level, at the lowest possible cost to the
consumer.
T Patrick Reilly
October 18, 1993
Page 2
5. We would like to know that someone is giving a long
term view to the issues as well as serving the
immediate needs.
• Decision as to whether the proposal, with regard to the
elimination of redundancies and resultant cost savings, is a
logical assumption.
To eliminate redundancies and effect cost savings is of
course a logical assumption. As to whether or not this can be
completed by the method proposed is another question. The City
of King City is concerned that the original intent of equal
partnership in this venture is becoming lost in this process.
King City entered into this venture believing that all parties
would be equal. The suggested use of an Advisory Board seems to
suggest otherwise. This is a point which needs more attention
and discussion. Additional suggestions, such as a initiating a
Water Commission, should be looked into.
With respect to having an audit conducted, it is our
understanding that this has never been done. We firmly believe
that some method of determining current assets and values should
be performed.
• A decision as to which points in the proposal are agreeable
and which areas are "sticking points".
The following are our issues of concern regarding the
intergovernmental agreement, should this be the avenue we all
follow.
Item 2 - Termination and dissolving of the agreement should
require the consent of both parties involved.
Item 3A - Regarding an Advisory Board, concern was expressed that
each City should select it's own representative. It
might also be wise to consider a Water Commission, with
it's own authority, such as in the City of Medford.
This would provide the checks and balances needed in a
municipal district and an appointed commission (board).
An Advisory Boards authority is minimal at best and can
be overruled by the Council. Another major issue
related to the Advisory Board is regarding
recommendations to the Council; will the Board's
recommendations be taken seriously and how can that be
instituted into the rules and regulations.
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Patrick Reilly
October 18, 1993
Page 3
Item 3B - The terms of office for the Advisory Board members need
to be staggered. In this fashion, the Advisory Board
will always retain experienced members.
Item 3F - The Advisory Board needs to be granted the final
authority to grant variances.
Item 4A - In regards to asset ownership, again, some form of
study needs to be conducted that each agency would know
what the value of their percentage of ownership is.
Item 4B - This item needs to be clarified. What is the intent of
"Notwithstanding the foregoing . .
Are pumping costs necessary? Maybe there should be a
cost of services study, or a who benefits analysis. It
should also be clearly understood that if Tigard
imposes higher rates for providing water service to
residences and businesses when the cost of providing
such service is greater due to unusual circumstances,
that the rates should be applied regardless of city
boundaries. Tigard residents would also.be subject to
these higher rates.
Item 4F - This item needs to be-defined clearly. This money may
be used only for water related purposes. It should be
clearly understood that this money is not at the
discretion of the City Council, and should not be used
for any overhead expenses, or any other expenses not.
clearly authorized. This money should be directed
towards "potable" water related issues.
Item 5 - The agreement needs ~to,~address how the water department..
will address, new:Undebtedness. xWhat!' types of bonds;-:'!'-...
Will be issued,;-how they will be :issued;" and who will
issue.them.`: Also when repayment is made is it by;the
jurisdiction-getting.•the capital~.gain or all water
customers? If all:.pap who then gets the:capital
improvements?
Also,.would..each,City.;have their own intergovernmental ;
agreement with Germs<-applicable :to that:municipality?..:..,:i i
Item 7 - The agreement needs to"raddress how new :,'rules and
regulations,will ;be adopted. There needs to be clear'...
direction on how.rules are changed or how new rules are
established and°who will establish them. The Advisory
Patrick Reilly
October 18, 1993
Page 4
Board? The City Council? What weight will the
recommendations of the Advisory Board carry?
We feel there needs to be a procedure established
spelling out the rules and regulation changes. The
procedure should include the following steps:
A. The Advisory Board should be notified, if the
Board did not initiate the changes, two (2) weeks
prior to action on changes.
B. The changes need to be established by ordinance.
C. Any ordinances which will change the water depart-
ment rules and regulation need to be passed by a
unanimous vote of the Council.
Item 9 - In relation to employee benefits it needs to be
determined what overhead expenses can be charged to the
water department, and what other expenses, if any, the
City of Tigard can charge against the water department.
The City of King City.is primarily interested in entering into an
equal partnership wherein we can provide the best. possible water
service to our consumers.. We realize this may not-be workable,
but our first choice would be to see the Joint Water Agency
perform its functions!as originally-designed,-.and honor the
original Intergovernmental.Agreement as written. -If we stick to
the original intent of the project and provide all..agencies with
equal partnership we'll better serve our citizens. If the water
system becomes divided our citizens will suffer, along with the
credibility of the Joint Water Agency, and all those involved.
S' cerely,
ynda M. enkins,,.
Mayor of King City
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Enclosure
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TIGARD AND KING CITY (DURHAM)
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO KING CITY (DURHAM)
This agreement is made and entered into by the cities of
Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard")
and the city of King City (Durham), an Oregon municipal
corporation, (hereinafter "King City (Durham)"). Tigard and King
City (Durham) are jointly referred to herein as "the Cities" and
"the Parties."
RECITALS:
1. Tigard and King City (Durham) withdrew from the Tigard
Water District effective July 1, 1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the Tigard Water District is
obligated to turn over to the Cities its water mains, service
installations, structures, facilities, improvements and other
property in the area withdrawn from the district that are not
necessary for the operation of the remainder of the water supply
system of the district.
3. The area withdrawn by Tigard was a major portion of the
Tigard Water District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a
major portion of the Tigard Water District's infrastructure
pursuant to ORS 222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to
smaller portions of the Tigard Water District infrastructure.
Furthermore pursuant to ORS 222.550, should the Tigard Water
District dissolve, Tigard will be in a position to obtain all of
the Tigard Water District's remaining assets which have not been
distributed under ORS 222.540.
4. With the assets and infrastructure obtained by its
withdrawal from the Tigard Water District, Tigard is creating a
city water department.
5. The Cities agree that it is in the best interests of
both cities if King City (Durham) were to receive water service
from Tigard's city water department.
6. The Cities and Tigard Water District agree that it is
in the best interests of the Parties that they together share
authority for decision-making regrading the long-term water
supply and capital improvement program to serve the water
customers of the area.
7. The Cities acknowledge that they have authority to
enter into this Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to the
powers of their respective municipal charters and pursuant to ORS
190.010.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the premises being in general as stated in
the foregoing recital, it is agreed by and between the parties
hereto as follows:
1. Purpose.
The purpose of this agreement is to provide a domestic water
supply to King City (Durham).
2. Term.
This agreement will be in full force and effect until
December 31, 2018, unless sooner terminated by one-or both of the
parties. Either [Both] party[ies] may terminate this agreement
by [obtaining consent and] providing written notice to the other
party a minimum of two years prior to the effective date of
termination.
3. Advisory Board.
Tigard will by ordinance establish an Advisory Board.
A. The Advisory Board will consist of five members.
Members of the Board will be appointed as follows:
Tigard - One Member
( King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
Tigard Water District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
At Large - One Member Selected by Vote of the
other Member[s]
B. Each-Board-member-shall-be-appointed-for-a-term-of-two
J2)-Years.- [Three Board members shall be appointed for a term of
three years, and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years, so that there will always be experienced members on
the Board.] Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Advisory Board to assist the Board in its duties. They
shall serve at the pleasure of the Tigard City Council and shall
have no voting privileges.
D. A quorum of the Board shall be three (3) members. All
actions of the Board shall require three (3) votes.
E. The Advisory Board will make recommendations to the
Tigard City Council on the following water service issues:
(1) to study and prepare proposed rules and regulations to
govern the operation of the Tigard water system.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/KING CITY (DURHAM) - 2
(2) to make a continuing review of any and all rules and
regulations regarding the water system which may be
adopted by the Council and periodically to make
recommendations to the Council for additions or
amendments of such rules and regulations.
(3) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(4) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range
operation and management program.
(5) to investigate and study means of effecting economies
in operation and management.
(6) to review and make recommendation to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and management.
(7) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(8) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all
of the above-mentioned matters and as to any other
matters which the Advisory Board may feel to be for the
good of the water system, the overall public interest
and for the benefit of the consumer. [Recommendations
submitted to the Council will be subject to a
two/thirds majority vote of the Council to be
considered defeated.]
F. Power to Grant Variances
(1) Except when prohibited by subsection 2 of this section,
upon application, the Advisory Board may [will have
final authority to] grant variances from the water
system rules and regulations enacted by the City of
Tigard when it finds that: a) strict application of
the rules and regulations create undue economic
hardship for the applicant with no significant benefit
to the water system; b) the variance requested has no
adverse effect upon the water system and it is
consistent with established policies of the Tigard City
Council.
(2) The Advisory Board may not grant variances relating to
annexation of property, fire protection requirements,
[and] cross-connection requirements;-fees;-rates-and
charges.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/RING CITY (DURHAM) - 3
4. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (both real and personal property) received by
King City (Durham) as a result of withdrawal from the Tigard
Water District may be utilised by Tigard in order to provide
water services to residences and businesses in King City
(Durham). Ownership of these assets shall be retained by King
City (Durham).
B. The rates charged by Tigard for providing water
services to residences and businesses in King City (Durham) shall
be the same as those charges within Tigard. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Tigard may impose higher rates for providing water
service to residences and businesses when the cost of providing
such service is greater due to unusual circumstances, including,
but not limited to additional cost to pump water up hill to reach
customers. Any higher rates imposed for providing water service
shall be limited to covering the actual additional costs of
providing such service.
C. Revenues for system-capital improvement shall be held
in an account dedicated solely for this purpose.
D. Capital projects shall be implemented in accord with a
[system-wide] long-range capital improvement program supported by
sound engineering analysis with the best interests of water
( customers within the area served, ignoring city boundaries. The
capital improvement program must be approved by three of the four
jurisdictions holding partial ownership of the water system.
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into
in accord with the best interests of water customers within the
area served, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water supply
contracts must be approved by three of the four jurisdictions
holding partial ownership of the water system.
F. The City of King City (Durham) shall receive an annual
rebate equal to 1% of the previous years water sale revenue
within the City of King City (Durham) for [potable] water
[supply] related expenses.
G. Ownership of any capital improvements shall remain with
the jurisdiction in which the improvement is located.
5. Indebtedness.
Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt, if any, acquired as a result of withdrawal
from the Tigard Water District. **How is the issue of new
indebtedness going to be addressed?**
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/KING CITY (DURHAM) - 4
6. Services Provides By Tigard.
(a) Tigard will provide water to customers in all
jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally.
(b) The City of Tigard will provide all services required
for delivery of domestic water to customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory
of the Tigard Water District, including but not limited
to system repair and maintenance, water distribution,
new installations, system upgrades, and billing
functions.
7. Rules and Regulations.
The rules and regulations governing water service by the
Tigard city water department as are now in effect [by this
agreement] or-as-the-eity-ecunci+ [or as the Advisory Board's
members four out of five votes] later adopts, shall be deemed a
part of this Agreement, and King City (Durham) agrees to comply
with such rules and regulations and water service to King City
(Durham) shall be governed thereby. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be deemed to modify, alter or repeal any such
rules or regulations.
8. Extension of Service.
A. Extension or modification of King City's (Durham's)
water distribution system shall be done only with prior written
approval of King City (Durham). Furthermore, Tigard will not
make any extensions or service connections within King City's
(Durham's) Urban Growth Boundary without permission fro the King
City (Durham) City Council.
B. No existing development in an unincorporated area of
the service area will be required to annex to a City as a
consequence of this Agreement.
C. Residents of King City (Durham) shall not be
responsible for any expenses associated with efforts of the City
of Tigard to withdraw from the Tualatin Valley Water District to
reach the goal of having a single water purveyor for the City.
9. Employee Benefits/Personnel.
[A.] All Employees of the Southeast Washington County Joint
Water Agency shall become employees of the City [as needed]. The
City shall accept such employees with all existing benefits and
salary, including but not limited to, health, retirement,
disability insurance, wages, vacation and compensatory time.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/KING CITY (DURHAM) - 5
Nothing in this subsection is intended to limit the City's
authority to alter benefits or salary except as such authority is
otherwise limited by this Agreement or by the provisions of ORS
236.605 to 236.650.
[B. Bi-monthly reports shall be given to the Advisory Board
on any employee that isn't a full time employee of the water
department. All employee time (for non water department
personnel), equipment, and supplies which were not used by water
department personnel and which were charged to the water
department shall be declared. Any and all expenses not directly
attributable to the water department shall be declared.]
[C. The City of Tigard shall hire a Water Administrator on
contract for temporary period of one and a half, or one year, to
assist in the transfer and completion of the water entity, and to
attend all meetings. At the end of this contract period, the
district shall be run by the City of Tigard's Public Works
Administrator.]
10. Attorneys Fees.
In the event any suit, action or other proceeding is brought
with regard to this Agreement, or to enforce any of the
provisions hereof, the prevailing party in any such suit, action
or other proceeding, or any appeal therefrom, shall be entitled
to reasonable attorneys fees.
11. Ratification-of-this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each of the
parties shall enact an ordinance ratifying the Agreement.
12. Effective Date.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
Attest: By:
CITY OF KING CITY (DURHAM), OREGON
Attest: By:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/KING CITY (DURHAM) - 6
Attachment No. 3
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT ;
8777 S.W. BURNHAM ST.
P.O. BOX 230000
TIGARD, OREGON 97223-9917
PHONE (503) 639-1554
October 18, 1993
Patrick Reilly, City Administrator
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Dear Mr. Reilly:
The Board of Commissioners of the Tigard Water District met on October 14, 1993 to
discuss the City of Tigard's proposal to contract with the Tigard Water District for the
provision of water service. As requested at the meeting of September 29, 1993, we are
writing to provide our comments to the draft.
Tigard Water District strongly supports the continued operation of the Joint Water
Agency formed pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement effective July 1, 1993. We
believe this Agreement, the result of extensive discussions, fulfilled the long-expressed
interest of the City of Tigard in having a direct voice in the policy management of the
water service and supply system. It is our firm conviction, at this time, that this is a form
of governance that can work well if given strong support and opportunity. Accordingly,
we have the following suggestions for the City of Tigard and our other partners in the
Joint Water Agency:
I. All of the participants should approve an extension of the Intergovernmental
Agreement for the Joint Water Agency. It appears to us that with some clarification of
assignment and minor additional detail the existing agreement would be adequate.
2. We would suggest one change which we believe will reduce the political pressures
which appear to be affecting discussions on water service and supply policies. We
believe the Board of the Joint Water Agency should be a citizen-only body. Citizens
representing each jurisdiction would be appointed in accordance with the existing
provisions of the Interim Intergovernmental Agreement.
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October 18, 1993
3. The Joint Water Agency requires full time, professional management and
administration. John Buol has made important contributions to the Agency in his part-
time capacity, but full-time attention is essential to address key long term water supply
and service matters and provide stability and support for the supervision of all
employees and/or service contracts. For these reasons, a full time administrator should
be retained at an early date.
4. The District would accept an arrangement by which the City of Tigard would serve as
the Agency's administrator under contract to the Joint Water Agency. With this plan,
all agencies, via their appointed representatives, would share policy development and
implementation responsibilities subject to limitations identified in the
Intergovernmental Agreement. Professional stable management and operating service
activities would be centralized affording opportunity for cost savings and efficiencies.
We encourage you to discuss this option with your city council.
Please feel free to contact me or our attorney, David Knowles, if you have any questions
about the Board's position. We look forward to meeting on October 27, 1993 with all of
our partners to seek resolution of these important issues.
Sincerely,
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John T. Haunsperger
Chair, Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District
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City of Durham
TWD Board of Commissioners
Attachment No. 4
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Council Agenda Item;-,"
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29, 1993
JOINT MEETING: KING CITY, DURHAM, TIGARD WATER DISTRICT &
SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON COUNTY INTERIM JOINT WATER AGENCY BOARD
• Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Council President Schwartz.
Councilor Schwartz asked persons sitting at the table to introduce themselves.
The following persons signed in:
Tigard City Council: Council President John Schwartz, Councilors Judy Fessler,
Wendi Conover Hawley, and Paul Hunt. Tigard Staff present: Patrick J. Reilly, City
Administrator; John Acker, Associate Planner; Janice Deardorff, Personnel Director;
Loreen Edin, Acting Public Works Director; Mary Gruss, Accounting Supervisor;
Wayne Lowry, Finance Director; Tim Ramis, City Attorney; Terry Tourney,
Accounting Assistant; Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder.
Durham City Council: Mayor Peggy Manning. Durham Staff present: Roger
Gano, City Manager.
Fling City Council: Mayor Lynda Jenkins; Councilors Claudia Anderson, Pauline
Chamberlain, John Greene, Barbara McCaige; Barbara C. Stilson (Council
President). Fling City Staff present: John A. Buol, City Manager (also serving as
Acting Interim Manager of the Joint Water Agency).
Tigard Water District: Board Chair John Haunsperger; Board Members; Beverly
J. Froude, Lou Ane Mortensen, Art Pedersen. Also present: Legal Counsel, David
Knowles.
Southeast Washington County Interim Joint Water Agency: Board Member
Clarence Nicoli. JWA Staff Present: Brian Clancy; Miko iviiiler; Richard Sattler;
Randy Volk. (Also serving on the Joint Water Agency Board as well as other
councils or boards who are already listed include Lynda Jenkins, Chair; Beverly J.
Froude, Paul Hunt, Patrick J. Reilly; John Schwartz).
Other persons present: Clark Belfour, Tualatin Valley Water District; Robin
Franzen, Oregonian; Bruce Griswold, City of Lake Oswego; Darrel Johnson,
resident of The Highlands; Jesse O. Lowman, Tualatin Valley Water District; Ken
Martin, Boundary Commission; Donna Schmidt, Tigard Times.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 29, 1993 - PAGE 1
Council President Schwartz introduced City of Tigard City Administrator Patrick Reilly. Mr.
Reilly facilitated the review of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement by guiding those
present through a series of overhead projector outlines presented for discussion. (A copy
of the set of material reviewed by Mr. Reilly is attached to these minutes).
During the presentation, the following represents the general issues raised:
• (Fling City) A concern was expressed that the other two cities had been
convinced to withdraw from the Tigard Water District and then the
alternative for the City water department was introduced.
(Tigard) The response was that, until recently, it had been assumed that the
Tigard Water District would dissolve. It is now known that the Tigard Water
District Board does not support the action to dissolve TWD at this time. In
fact, the Tigard Water District may continue indefinitely.
• (King City) Concern was expressed as to why Tigard thought this altemative
(City water department) would be any better than the Joint Water Agency
or, before that, the Tigard Water District (i.e., what was wrong with the way
the old Tigard Water District was doing business?)
(Tigard) Response was the City of Tigard wished to become more involved
in securing a long-term water source and to become more involved with
water-related decisions which affected the City's operations. One example
cited, with regard to decisions which affect the City, was that of growth.
Through participating in water decisions, growth issues can be managed
more effectively.
Another issue for Tigard was the desire to have one water system for the
entire city. At this time the City of Tigard is served by the Joint Water
Agency and by Tualatin Valley Water District. The Tigard Council wants to
assure continuity for all residents (for water service) within City boundaries.
• (Tigard) It was stressed that the agreements before the Tigard Water District
and the cities of Fling City and Durham were draft agreements. The
proposed agreements require long-term water contracts and capital
improvements to be approved by three of the four entities.
• (Tigard) A member of the Tigard City Council reviewed some background
information surrounding this issue. In January, 1991, there was a
presentation of the steps (approximately 30) involved in forming a 190
Agreement. At that time, the cities began preparations to withdraw from the
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Water District. As time passed, other unanticipated events occurred. One
unforeseen dilemma arose when it became known that the Washington
County Board of Commissioners did not want to appoint or be involved with
the appointment of a board member from the unincorporated area to the
Joint Water Agency. (A member of the Joint Water Agency noted the
Tigard Water District then decided it must remain as a board, because it
was necessary to appoint the member of the Joint Water Agency).
There was general discussion about the history of this effort. Mr. Ken
Martin, Boundary Commission Administrator, concurred and clarified past
events with regard to the County's position on this issue and the resulting
impact this had on the process. He noted at this point it was important to
move forward on this issue and to proceed under the circumstances which
are now before the decision-makers.
• (TWD) It was also noted there is a bond levy which must be overseen by
the Tigard Water District Board (as well as to appoint a representative to the
JWA Board). A Councilor from Tigard noted the Tigard Water District will
remain as a participant with rights as one of the parses to the agreement.
{ (King City, Durham, TWD) Concern was expressed regarding the make-up
of the water agency board and the balance of powers. An advisory board
was not perceived to have enough authority and ability to influence a
decision of the Council.
• There was a request to review again the overhead page which cited the key
differences (page 7 of the attachment). It was noted by a Tigard Councilor
that the City of Tigard would have no more authority than they would have
had under the Joint Water Agency with regard to capital improvement
programs and the water supply contract.
• City of Durham representative asked if there was any preliminary data which
indicated how much savings there would be by eliminating redundancies.
City Administrator Reilly advised preliminary estimates project that
approximately a $150,000 savings could be realized. These savings would
come through elimination of doubled-up department functions and
personnel, as well as duplication of field equipment and vehicles.
City Administrator Reilly stressed the City of Tigard does not usually lay off
personnel. In the past, changes (reductions) in staff are accomplished
through attrition or by movement of personnel within the organization.
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In response to a question, Mr. Reilly advised that an immediate reduction
in water rates would probably not be realized. Over the long term, however,
growth in water rates would be minimized because of cost savings by
elimination of redundancies.
Mr. Reilly explained the water function would be handled as an "enterprise
fund." Revenue and expenses would be accounted for separately from
other City functions.
Several members of the King City Council (as well as a TWD Board
member) noted their reservations that this amount of money was, in fact,
the amount which could be saved. They questioned why more detailed
information and financial data was not presented. They also expressed
concern that the agreement may be too general in terms to guarantee that
water revenues would be utilized for water-related expenses.
• (TWD) A member from the Tigard Water District board advised she thought
the Advisory Board, in essence, would abdicate all authority to the City of
Tigard Council. A King City Council member also noted this was of
concern. She cited the example that a Planning Commission's decision (as
would an Advisory Board's) could be over-ridden by City Council.
• There was brief review of some items contained in the Intergovernmental
Agreement. It was noted that on Page 5, Item 7, there was concern that
the City of Tigard would be able to alter the rules and regulations governing
water service.
• Concern was expressed regarding employees currently working for the
Joint Water Agency.
• (ling City) There was a notation of concern regarding Page 4, Item F, that
the 1% rebate to the cities be used for water-related expenses.
• There was a request that a complete inventory of assets be done soon.
• Councilor Hunt (Tigard) acknowledged the reluctance of the other decision-
makers. The following questions were asked: Were there were any areas
of consensus/agreement at this time? What areas were of the most
concern? In these areas of concern, were there any ideas on how to move
forward toward negotiation and resolution?
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Councilor Hunt summarized, what he thought he heard as the main areas
of concem or disagreement with the current Tigard proposal:
1. The status of the Advisory Board needs to be negotiated. There was
concern by the other entities that this Board be empowered with
more authority than a typical city advisory board.
2. More documentation needs to be presented which substantiates the
assertion that cost savings of at least $150,000 would be realized if
the water services were provided by Tigard as a City department.
There was indication from several officials at the table expressing agreement
with the above observations as phrased by Councilor Hunt.
• There was discussion on whether or not cities were the proper place for
managing water systems. Observations were made on both sides of this
issue; i.e., problems and successess were cited.
• Mayor Jenkins, King City, reminded all present that the most important
interest to be represented was that of the consumer. Mayor Jenkins noted
there were realty only two options left: (1) they would continue to try to
work together; (2) or they would not.
• Mayor Manning, City of Durham, summarized the next steps in this process
as follows:
Each entity schedule a meeting of their council or board at which
time they will develop a pro and con list with regard to the Tigard
proposal.
Each entity review their priorities. For example, where does long-
term water supply fit within their ranking of importance?
Each entity decide whether or not the proposal presented to them
with regard to the elimination of redundancies and resultant cost
savings is a logical assumption. If not, should an outside audit be
conducted? If an outside audit is the choice, then how much would
each entity be willing to contribute towards the cost of such an
audit?
Each entity decide as to which points are agreeable to them in the
Tigard proposal and which areas were "sticking points."
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Councilor S&,,F.,wu asked if anyone disagreed with Mayor Manning's summation of the
next step. No objections were noted. It was requested that comments from each of the
jurisdictions be given back to City Administrator Reilly by the week of October 18. City
Administrator Reilly will compile and distribute the comments to all parties. The next joint
meeting was set for October 27, 1993, at 7 p.m., Tigard City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:11 p.m.
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ASSUMEBONS WATER GOAL: HIGFIEST QUALITY WEAMB
SERVICE AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE
Everybody Is Trying to Do the Right Thing
Tigard Water District is Not Going to Dissolve
Everyone is Wary of Others
No One Likes Change Midstream and It's Always the Other Guy
Who Changes
No Value In Accusing Each Other of Improprieties
Need to Resolve!
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WHAT CAUSED ALL ®F THIS
Proposed Merger Between Wolf Creels Water District and Metzger
Water District! (Districts are Temporary Political Institutions)
Key Dates:
February 3, 1991 City notified of proposed merger of
Wolf Creek and Metzger Water Districts
April 2, 1991 City of Tigard decides to review water
service
January 23, 1992 First joint meeting of cities and water
district
August 11, 1992 Tigard adopts resolution committing to
orderly withdrawal from District,
dissolution of District, and creation of
( a Joint Water Agency
WHY CHANGE?
Defensive/Protection of Local Governance
Wanted Influence/Control Over Key Decisions
Growth Management.. Water Should Be Tied to Land Usse
Economy of Scale/Consolidation Savings
Regional Political Clout
One Water Purveyor for City of Tigard
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KEY FEATURES OF TIGARD PROPOSAL
1. A SERIES OF TWO-WAY AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIGARD AND
THE ENTITIES BEING SERVED WATER BY THE CITY OF TIGARD.
2. STILL NEGOTIABLE.
3. RESIDENTS OF TIGARD, KING CITY, DURHAM AND TIGARD WATER
DISTRICT PAY SAME RATE FOR WATER, UNLESS RESPECTIVE GOVERNING
BODY AUTHORIZES EXCEPTION.
4. WATER IS PROVIDED TO ALL, EQUALLY. IF RESTRICTIONS REQUIRED,
ALL TREATED EQUALLY.
5. CAPITAL PROJECTS ARE IMPLEMENTED IN ACCORD WITH LONG RANGE
CIP, SUPPORTED BY SOUND ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BEST
INTEREST OF WATER CUSTOMERS WITHIN AREA SERVED, IGNORING CITY
LIMITS.
6. THE ANNUAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND ANY LONG TERM WATER
CONTRACT WILL REQUIRE RATIFICATION BY 3 OF THE 4 PARTIES TO
THE AGREEMENT.
7. ADVISORY BOARD ...5 MEMBER, 1 FROM EACH CITY AND UNINCORPORATED
AREA AND 1 AT LARGE AGREEABLE TO AT LEAST 3 ENTITIES... ROLE IS
TO ADVISE TIGARD COUNCIL WITH SELECTED "ADMINISTRATIVE
MATTERS."
A. RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED ON SIGNIFICANT MATTERS, SUCH AS
RATES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, OPERATING POLIC_f CHANGES,
BUDGET, LANG TERM CONTRACTS INCLUDING WATER;
B. AUTHORITY TO ISSUE VARIANCES TO OPERATING POLICIES;
C. AUTHORITY TO OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS ON ANY MATTER.
PERTAINING TO WATER
8. LINE EXTENSION PRACTICES REFLECT COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF EACH
CITY.
A. NO EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA SHALL
BE REQUIRED TO ANNEX TO A CITY AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
9. EACH POLITICAL SUBDIVISION SERVED BY THE CITY OF TIGARD IS
ENTITLED TO 1% OF GROSS WATER SALES WITHIN RESPECTIVE
JURISDICTION FOR EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS WATER AGREEMENT
AND WATER RELATED.
10. ASSUMING AGREEMENTS CAN BE REACHED WITH All PARTIES WITH
ASSETS PLEDGED TO OPERATION OF WATER UTILITY - E.G.,
CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL -(WITH ENTITIES RESERVING RIGHT TO DIVIDE
AT FUTURE TIME), THE ACTUAL DIVISION OF ASSETS WILL BE
MINIMIZED.
11. RESIDENTS OF AREAS CONTRACTING WITH CITY OF TIGARD SHALL NOT
BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH
EFFORTS OF THE CITY OF TIGARD ASSOCIATED WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM
THE TUAL.ATIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND GOAL OF ONE WATER
PURVEYOR FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD.
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( AS A CITY DEPARTMENT
Pros Cons
Elimination of Redundancies Tigard Benefits More Than
Anyone Else
Water Savings Passed Along Tigard Has Control
to All
Maximize Use of Not Expected From
Assets/Resources Beginning
Reduces Layer of Government
Employees Benefit Through
Larger Organization
Page 4
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REDUNDANT OPERATIONS
Administration...
1
Finance Department
(Billing/Audit/A.R./A.P./G.L./Counter)
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Permitting Process
Engineering
Public Information
Field Equipment/Vehicles Utilization
Project Coordination
Personnel Department
Page 5
PROTECTIONS
Jurisdictional Approval Required for Lone-Perm Water Supply
Contract and Capital Improvement Program
Rates Will Be Uniform
Restrictions (if Required) Will Be Uniform
Each Entity Retains Its Assets
Page 6
KEG DIFFERENCES
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Provider JWA
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1. Day to Day Service City Department Separate
Delivery Water x
Operation
2. Capital Improvement 3 of 4 Juris- 5 of 7 mem-
Program diction must bers must
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approve approve
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3. Water Supply Contract 3 of 4 Juris- 5 of 7 mem-
diction must bers Must
approve approve
4. "Policy' Decisions Tigard City JWA
Council with
Advisory Board
Review
Page 7
JOINT WATER AGENCI(
Pros Cons
Governance Is Shared Economies of Scale/
Redundancies Achieved Only
Through Negotiations
Expected Outcome Unknown Entity/Added Layer
of Government
Water Remains Independent Water Remains Isolated
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ASSlJMPTIONS WATER GOAL:
JUISHENT-DUALU
Everybody Is Trying to do the Right Thing
Trust is Lacking Among Entitles
City of Tigard Wants to be In tits Water Business
Everyone Wants to Deep the Service Area Intact
Division of Assets Is Appropriate Even If Pledged
No Value in Accusing Each Other of Improprieties
Disagreement Continues
Not Ready For Wordsmithing Yet
Need to Resolve Key Concepts
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1®/27/93
The following motions were approved by the Tigard City Council at their
October 26, 1993 meeting:
Moved that...
• Upon expiration, 12/31/93, of the Joint Water Agency
Agreement, the City of Tigard will form its own City Water
Department.
Moved that...
® The Council authorizes negotiations, starting immediately,
with the cities of Durham & King City and the Tigard Water
District to provide water and other related services effective
January 1, 1994.
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REASONS FOR CREATING; A CITY WATER DEPARTMENT
a Eliminates redundancies that occur with separate organizations
® Reduces a layer of government
® Maximizes the use of resources through shared use and purchase
of equipment, flexibility of personnel
e Allows all water customers benefit from efficiencies gained through
consolidation
0 Increases influence on growth and development
® Creates an avenue to become more involved in long term and
regional water issues
o Assures local control
o Step towards one water purveyor for City of Tigard
Assurances to Durham, King City and Tigard Water District Residents
Included in Original Proposal
4.13. Uniform Rates
4.13. Capital Projects Decided on System-Wide Basis and
Jurisdictional Approval
4.E. Long Term Water Supply Contracts Require Jurisdictional
Approval
6.A. Water Provided Equally to All
3. Advisory Board
4.A. Each Entity Retains Its Assets, Although Pledged
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ISSUE
Authority and scope of the Advisory Board
Original: The Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City
Council regarding specific matters.
King City: The Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City
Council regarding specific matters. The City Council
needs a 2/3 majority to reverse a recommendation.
Durham: The Governing Board (their name) makes
recommendations to the City Council on all water
service related issues. The Governing Board can
override a City Council decision with a 4-1 majority vote.
PROPOSAL: The Advisory Board operates as originally proposed by
recommending actions to the City Council on specific
matters.
October 27, 1 993
ISSUE
Water service to new development In unincorporated areas
Original: No existing development will be forced to annex as a
consequence of the agreement.
VJng City: No development will be forced to annex as a
consequence of the agreement.
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PROPOSAL: Each city may set its own policy regarding annexation
of new developments within Its area of Interest in
accordance with its comprehensive plan.
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October 27, 1993
ISSUE
Amending the rules and regulations
Original: Rules and regulations are as now in effect or as the City
Council later adopts.
King City: Rules and regulations are as now In effect or as the
Advisory Board (four of five votes) later adopts.
( Durham: Rules and regulations are as now in effect under the
Southeast Washington County Joint Water Agency.
PROPOSAL: Rules and regulations are as now in effect or as later
recommended by the Advisory Board and adopted by
City Council.
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October 27, 1993
ISSUE
One percent annual rebate R~
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Original: Each entity shall receive an annual rebate equal to 1%
of the previous years water sale revenue for water
related expenses.
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Durham: Remove completely
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( Icing City: Restrict the use of the rebate to potable water supply
related expenses. {
PROPOSAL: Drop the 1% rebate. Permit surcharge If authorized by
the contracting agency..
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October 27,1993
ISSUE
Use of water revenue only for water related expenses.
Icing City: Bl-monthly reports shall be given to the Advisory Board
on any employee that Isn't a full time employee of the
water department. All employee time (for non water
department personnel), equipment, and supplies which
were not used by water department personnel and t
which were charged to the water department shall be
declared. Any and all expenses not directly attributable
to the water department shall be declared.
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PROPOSAL: Insert the following paragraph
Water activities will be accounted for in the same
manner as other enterprise activities currently under the
jurisdiction of Tigard. Expenditures directly linked to
water activities will be recorded in the water fund.
Applicable indirect charges will be apportioned to the
water fund in the same manner as such charges are
apportioned to other enterprise funds to properly reflect
the costs associated with each activity.
October 27, 1993
ISSUE
Higher rates where the cost of service Is higher
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Original: Tigard may impose higher rates where the cost of
service Is higher such as high altitude areas that require
pumping.
Durham: Tigard may with concurrence of the Advisory Board 3
Impose higher rates where the cost of service is higher
such as high altitude areas that require pumping.
PROPOSAL: After review of the Advisory Board, Tigard may Impose
higher rates where the cost of service is higher
(pumping).
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October 27, 1 993
ISSUE
Contract term
Original: The contract shall be in effect until December 31, 2018,
unless sooner terminated by one or both of the parties.
Either party may terminate this agreement by providing
written notice to the other party a minimum of two years
prior to the effective date of termination.
King City: The contract shall be in effect until December 31, 2018,
unless terminated by both of the parties. Both parties
may terminate this agreement by obtaining consent and
providing written notice to the other party a minimum of
two years prior to the effective date of termination.
Durham: The contract shall be In effect until December 31, 2018,
unless sooner terminated by one or both of the parties.
The City of Durham may terminate this agreement by
providing notice to the other parties a minimum of two
years prior to the effective date of termination.
PROPOSAL: The contract can be terminated by either party by giving
a minimum of five years notice to the other party.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TIGARD AND KING CITY (DURHAM)
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO KING CITY (DURHAM)
This agreement is made and entered into by the cities of
Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigardle) and
the city of King City (Durham), an Oregon municipal corporation,
(hereinafter "King City (Durham)"). Tigard and King City (Durham)
are jointly referred to herein as "the Cities" and "the Parties.11
RECITALS:
1. Tigard and King City (Durham) withdrew from the Tigard
Water District effective July 1, 1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the Tigard Water District is
obligated to turn over to the Cities its water mains, service
installations, structures, facilities, improvements and other
property in the area withdrawn from the district that are not
necessary for the operation of the remainder of the water supply
system of the district.
3. The area withdrawn by Tigard was a major portion of the
Tigard Water District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a
major portion of the Tigard Water District's infrastructure
pursuant to ORS 222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to
smaller portions of the Tigard Water District infrastructure.
Furthermore pursuant to ORS 222.550, should the Tigard Water
{ District dissolve, Tigard will be in a position to obtain all of
the Tigard Water District's remaining assets which have not been
distributed under ORS 222.540.
4. With the assets and infrastructure obtained by its
withdrawal from the Tigard Water District, Tigard is creating a
city water department.
5. The cities agree that it is in the best interests of both
cities if King City (Durham) were to receive water service from
Tigard's city water department.
6. The Cities and Tigard Water District agree that it is in
the best interests of the Parties that they together share
authority for decision-making regarding the long-term water supply
and capital improvement program to serve the water customers of the
area.
7. The Cities acknowledge that they have authority to enter
into this Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to the powers of
their respective municipal charters and pursuant to ORS 190.010.
NOW, THEREFORE, the premises being in general as stated in the
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foregoing recital, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto
as follows:
1. impose.
The purpose of this agreement is to provide a domestic water
supply to King City (Durham).
2. Term.
This agreement will be in full force and effect until December
31, 2018, unless sooner terminated by one or both of the parties.
Either party may terminate this agreement by providing written
notice to the other party a minimum of two years prior to the
effective date of termination.
3. Advisory Board.
Tigard will by ordinance establish an Advisory Board.
A. The Advisory Board will consist of five members. Members
of the Board will be appointed as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
Tigard Water District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
At Large - One Member Selected by Vote of the
( Other Member
B. Each Board member shall be appointed for a term of two
(2) years. Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Advisory Board to assist the Board in its duties. They
shall serve at the pleasure of the Tigard City Council and shall
have no voting privileges.
D. A quorum of the Board shall be three (3) members. All
actions of the Board shall require three (3) votes.
E. The Advisory Board will make recommendations to the
Tigard City Council on the following water service issues:
(1) to study and prepare proposed rules and regulations to
govern the operation of the Tigard water system.
(2) to make a continuing review of any and all rules and
regulations regarding the water system which may be
adopted by the Council and periodically to make
recommendations to the Council for additions or
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amendments of such rules and regulations.
(3) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(4) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
(5) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
(6) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(7) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(8) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Advisory Board may feel to be for the good of
the water system, the overall public interest and for the
benefit of the consumer.
F. Power to Grant Variances
(1) Except when prohibited by subsection 2 of this section,
upon application, the Advisory Board may grant variances
from the water system rules and regulations enacted by
the City of Tigard when it finds that: a) strict
application of the rules and regulations create undue
economic hardship for the applicant with no significant
benefit to the water system; b) the variance requested
has no adverse effect upon the water system and it is
consistent with established policies of the Tigard City
Council.
(2) The Advisory Board may not grant variances relating to
annexation of property, fire protection requirements,
cross-connection requirements, fees, rates and charges.
4. Asset Ownershin/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (both real and personal property) received by King
City (Durham) as a result of withdrawal from the Tigard Water
District may be utilized by Tigard in order to provide water
services to residences and businesses in King City (Durham).
Ownership of these assets shall be retained by King City (Durham).
B. The rates charged by Tigard for providing water services
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to residences and businesses in King City (Durham) shall be the
same as those charged within Tigard. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Tigard may impose higher rates for providing water
service to residences and businesses when the cost of providing
such service is greater due to unusual circumstances, including,
but not limited to additional cost to pump water up hill to reach
customers. Any higher rates imposed for providing water service
shall be limited to covering the actual additional costs of
providing such service.
C. Revenues for system-capital improvement shall be held in
an account dedicated solely for this purpose.
D. Capital projects shall be implemented in accord with a
long-range capital improvement program supported by sound
engineering analysis with the best interests of water customers
within the area served, ignoring city boundaries. The capital
improvement program must be approved by three of the four
jurisdictions holding partial ownership of the water system.
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the area
served, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water supply contracts
must be approved by three of the four jurisdictions holding partial
ownership of the water system.
F. The City of King City (Durham) shall receive an annual
4 rebate equal to it of the previous years water sale revenue within
the City of King City (Durham) for water related expenses.
G. Ownership of any capital improvements shall remain with
the jurisdiction in which the improvement is located.
5. indebtedness.
Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective share
of the debt, if any, acquired as a result of withdrawal from the
Tigard Water District.
6. Services Provided By Tigard.
(a) Tigard will provide water to customers in all
jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally.
(b) The City of Tigard will provide all services required for
delivery of domestic water to customers within the cities
of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
Tigard Water District, including but not limited to
system repair and maintenance, water distribution, new
installations, system upgrades, and billing functions.
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7. Rules and Regulations.
The rules and regulations governing water service by the
Tigard city water department as are now in effect or as the City
Council later adopts, shall be deemed a part of this Agreement, and
King City (Durham) agrees to comply with such rules and regulations
and water service to King City (Durham) shall be governed thereby.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to modify,
alter or repeal any such rules or regulations.
8. Extension of Service._
A. Extension or modification of King City's (Durham's) water
distribution system shall be done only with prior written approval
of King City (Durham). Furthermore, Tigard will not make any
extensions or service connections within King City's (Durham's)
Urban Growth Boundary without permission from the King City
(Durham) City Council.
B. No existing development in an unincorporated area of the
service area will be required to annex to a City as a consequence
of this Agreement.
C. Residents of King City (Durham) shall not be responsible
for any expenses associated with efforts of the City of Tigard to
withdraw from the Tualatin Valley Water District to reach the goal
of having a single water purveyor for the City.
9. E oloyee Benefits/Personnel.
All employees of the Southeast Washington County Joint Water
Agency shall become employees of the City. The City shall accept
such employees with all existing benefits and salary, including,
but not limited to, health, retirement, disability insurance,
wages, vacation and compensatory time. Nothing in this subsection
is intended to limit the City's authority to alter benefits or
salary except as such authority is otherwise limited by this
Agreement or by the provisions of ORS 236.605 to 236.650.
10. Attorneys Fees.
In the event any suit, action or other proceeding is brought
with regard to this Agreement, or to enforce any of the provisions
hereof, the prevailing party in any such suit, action or other
proceeding, or any appeal therefrom, shall be entitled to
reasonable attorneys fees.
11. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each of the
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parties shall enact an ordinance ratifying the Agreement.
12. Effective Date.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
Attest: By:
CITY OF KING CITY (DURHAM), OREGON
Attest: By:
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