City Council Packet - 12/21/1993
CITY OF TIGARD
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COUNCIL AGENDA - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 1
• TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TOWN HALL ROOM
AGENDA
1. STUDY MEETING (6:30 p.m.)
1.1 Call to Order - City Council & Local Contract Review Board
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Council Communications/Liaison Reports
1.4 Call to Council and Staff for Non-Agenda Items
2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE
BUILDING
• City Administrator
3. UPDATE - PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - COSTCO WHOLESALE -
SDR 93-0018/PDR 93-0010
• Community Development Director
4. TRANSPORTATION UPDATES:
4.1 1-5 & 217 Interchange - Funding Status
4.2 MSTIP 11 - Durham Road Project
5. WATER ISSUES CONSIDERATION
• City Administrator
5.1 Review and Approve Intergovernmental Agreements for Delivery of Water
Service
a. Tigard Water District
b. King City
C. Durham
5.2 Review and Approve Ordinance Authorizing the Imposition of System
Development Charges - Ordinance No. 93-%-
5.3 Review and Approve Ordinance Authorizing the Imposition of Water System
Rules and Regulations - Ordinance No. 937--
5.4 Review and Approve Resolution Setting Rates, Fees and Charges for Water
and Water Related Services - Resolution No. 93-_
6. REVIEW COUNCIL PRIORITIES
• City Administrator
COUNCIL AGENDA - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 2
7. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The 'Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session
under the provisions of ORS 192.660 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor relations,
real property transactions, current and pending litigation issues.
9. ADJOURNMENT
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COUNCIL AGENDA - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 3
Council Agenda Item
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 21, 1993
• Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Jerry Edwards. i
1. ROLL CALL
Council Present: Mayor Jerry Edwards; Councilors Judy Fessler, Wendi Conover
Hawley, Paul Hunt, and John Schwartz. Staff Present: Patrick Reilly, City
Administrator; Ed Murphy, Community Development Director; Liz Newton,
Community Involvement Coordinator; Tim Ramis, Legal Counsel; Catherine
Wheatley, City Recorder, and City Engineer Wooley.
1. STUDY MEETING
Council Communications:
Councilor Fessler updated Council on the Metropolitan Area Communications
Commission. She reported on strategic planning efforts noting the continued
importance of keeping jurisdictions up to date with technology. There is an effort
underway to communicate more with the public so they are aware of what MACC
is doing. Councilor Fessler noted the Tualatin Valley Community Access will
become non-profit and is in a period of transition.
Mayor Edwards updated Council on Washington County Consolidated
Communications Agency (WCCCA). Last week was the end of Mayor Edwards'
term as Chair. The new Chair is Lee Ascher, and Forrest Soth, Beaverton
Councilor, is now first Vice Chair. Councilor Hawley will take Mayor Edwards'
position as representative to WCCCA. Some important issues are coming to the
forefront, including the State's review of 911 revenue funds and control of the use
of cellular phones.
The new 800 megahertz radio system will be coming on line soon. The MDT
systems are being worked on and should be on line in early Summer.
It is likely that the cost for individual jurisdictions with regard to communications will
increase; i.e., 30-35% for the City of Tigard.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 1
Non-Agenda Items:
City Administrator Reilly advised that under Agenda Item 5 (water issues), a series
of actions had been proposed for Council consideration. All but Item 5.2 would
be postponed until next week.
City Administrator Reilly noted that Garry Bullard, Labor Negotiator, will brief
Council during Executive Session about the upcoming negotiations with the Tigard
Police Officer's Association.
2. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION o CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE
BUILDING
City Administrator Reilly advised the City had been waiting to hear from the
Chamber of Commerce as to what interest they would have in the building located
on Main Street. City Administrator Reilly advised he would recommend placing the
building on the market for sale.
The Chamber of Commerce is looking at options to relocate and has asked for
some assurances to remain in the building until July. It is anticipated the staff
would be coming to Council in January for an official declaration of the building as
surplus. Discussion followed. In response to Council questions, Mr. Jim Nicoli,
Chamber of Commerce representative, relayed some of the options the Chamber
has been reviewing. One of the problems with the Main Street location is lack of
parking. Also, the Chamber has limited funds.
Mayor Edwards noted Council would need to discuss the disposition of the
building in an Executive Session to determine how to best proceed in the public's
interest and review the options. He noted the process must be fair to all parties
if it is decided the building should be disposed of. He advised he would have no
problem with allowing the Chamber of Commerce to stay until July. City
Administrator Reilly noted the issue before Council was to decide whether they
wished to invest in the property or to proceed with disposal of the property.
Councilor Hawley asked whether the City wanted to maintain a presence on Main
Street. Mayor Edwards said he did not think a presence on Main Street was
necessary. Councilor Hunt concurred, noting he did not think this would be a wise
economic decision.
Councilor Fessler suggested the building could be marketed in different ways. She
also noted the City may want to retain it as a Community Policing or bike patrol
outpost. She added that other non-profit organizations such as the YMCA might
be able to use part of the building.
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Councilor Schwartz recalled that when the new City Hall was located and built on
the Hall Boulevard site, it was the thinking that the fire and water buildings would
also be located in this vicinity thereby establishing a core area of government
offices. He advised he would not want to have another City office on Main Street.
After discussion, consensus of Council was that staff should prepare a report to
Council on the sale of the building for a presentation in January. City Administrator
Reilly noted options would be presented to Council, as well as information on the
appraised value.
3. UPDATE - PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - COSTCO WHOLESALE -
SDR 93-0018/PDR 93-0010
City Administrator Reilly noted that Councilor Fessler asked for a review of the
Planning Commission decision for the Costco development.
Community Development Director Murphy reviewed the type of development. The
following are key points of his summary:
• 156,000 square foot store (building would be about 4 acres in size)
• Construction will stay out of the wetlands area
• 849 parking spaces
• Several houses will be moved out
• Almost all trees on the site will go
• There will be a number of retaining walls
• New trees will be planted
• Access will be off of Dartmouth Street
• Landscaping concerns by the Planning Commission resulted in the
requirement of screening on the Highway 217 side
• No objections were expressed at the Planning Commission level
• The area is zoned commercial with a planned development overlay
Councilor Fessler reported it was her understanding that this will be the largest of
all the Costco stores. She asked whether a four-acre building was what the City
wanted as the gateway onto Dartmouth Street (Triangle area)? She noted staff
had thought that 515 parking spaces would be enough, but Costco added several
hundred more, resulting in what appeared to be a great excess. Councilor Fessler
suggested some creativity could be used with parking to eliminate the large
amount of asphalt on the site.
Community Development Director Murphy noted Costco did explore a couple of
alternatives for the site. These alternatives did not save many trees. Mr. Murphy
advised the Development Code sets the minimum number of parking spaces, but
no maximum. According to Costco's experience, they determined the number of
parking spaces needed.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 3
Legal Counsel Ramis explained that if Council calls up this issue, they can call up
on the record, or they can ask for additional testimony. If Council should call it up,
they would be calling up to approve, modify, or deny the proposal. In order to
modify or deny, Council must cite criteria. Council discussed parking and the
Code. Mayor Edwards noted the Planning Commission reviewed the landscaping
requirements; he also noted that the store will be located in a commercial area.
A structured parking area would be more expensive and present liability and safety
problems. He said he was not in favor of calling it up at this time.
Councilor Schwartz noted he had not envisioned . fostco-type of development at
this location. However, he was not persuaded that there was a reason to vote for
a call up for a review of the Planning Commission decision. He noted a two-story
parking structure would not be practical with the type of commercial activity where
customers are pushing carts of groceries to their vehicles. Councilor Fessler noted
there was too much of an increase in parking. In addition, the landscaping would
take thirty or forty years to be an effective buffering. Councilor Hunt noted his
agreement with Councilor Fessler that Council has the right to review this kind of
situation. He noted, however, he disagreed with the conclusion that a two-story
parking structure would be the solution. He noted it would be difficult for Costco
customers to use such a structure.
Councilor Fessler questioned whether there were any other areas of the decision
that Councilor Hunt would be agreeable to call up. Councilor Hunt responded no.
At the conclusion of discussion, there was no motion or action initiating a Council
call-up of this issue. (See additional discussion on this issue - Item No. 7 of these
minutes.)
Legal Counsel Ramis advised Council does have the ability to call up this issue for
review to make judgment on the development criteria and determine whether or
not it had been fulfilled.
In response to a question from Councilor Hawley, Community Development
Director Murphy advised the Triangle master plan would be reviewed by the
Planning Commission in January.
4. TRANSPORTATION UPDATES:
A. MSTIP II. City Engineer Wooley noted the portion of Durham Road under
the Oregon Department of Transportation's jurisdiction is scheduled for
improvement. It is proposed that a three lane road be constructed, much
the same as the portion of Durham Road that the City improved. This
improvement would include bikepaths and sidewalks, and improvement at
the lighted intersection at Boones Ferry. County funds will be used with a
1995 construction date; however, right-of-way acquisition has been difficult.
In addition, the bridge widening and railroad crossing has also proven to be
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 4
difficult. Some adjustments have been made to the project. For example,
the sidewalks will be narrower (six feet instead of eight feet), the bike lanes
are wider, and the left turn lane is wider. There is no MSTIP funding
available for undergrounding of utilities. Street closures will probably be
needed for this construction.
B. 1-5 and 216 Kruse Interchange. City Engineer Wooley reviewed the project
plans to date. The State has had some cutbacks in funding and has altered
the scope of the project. City Engineer presented the map of a proposed
alternative. One major change would be that once on 72nd Avenue, you
would not be able to access Kruse Way as you can at this time. The
alternatives will be reviewed and discussed in the coming weeks. Council
will review the alternatives and have discussions on how the proposals
would work. The plan presented by the State has merit, but Council needs
to study the impacts to 72nd Avenue. This issue will probably be back to
City Council in early February.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council went into Executive Session at
8:09 p.m. under the provisions of ORS 192.660 (1) (d), (e), & (h) to discuss labor
relations, real properly transactions, current and pending litigation issues.
Council reconvened into regular session at 9:30 p.m.
6. WATER ISSUES CONSIDERATION
(Item 5.2 on the Council agenda was considered at this time; 5.1, 5.3 and 5.4 were
postponed to December 28, 1993.) City Administrator reviewed the Staff report for
Agenda Item 5.2.
ORDINANCE NO. 93-33 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON,
AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Motion by Councilor Schwartz, seconded by Councilor Hunt, to adopt Ordinance
No. 93-33.
The motion was approved by a unanimous vote of Council present. (Mayor
Edwards and Councilors Fessler, Hawley, Hunt and Schwartz voted "Aye.")
7. NON AGENDA ITEMS
• Calendar notes: Dartmouth Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be scheduled for
either January 6 or 7.
• Council consensus was to allow Metro to schedule a presentation to the
City Council on the Real Estate Transfer Tax that Metro is pursuing.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 5
• Legal Counsel Ramis reviewed quasi-judicial meeting procedures. At a
recent public hearing Council was presented with new information during
the hearing. Mr. Ramis advised that the hearing process is vulnerable to
this occurrence. Sometimes an applicant may make some changes to the
application in an attempt to remedy concerns presented during the Planning
Commission hearing. The neighborhood may then be concerned that a
different plan is being presented that what was before the Planning
Commission.
Items to consider to assure a better public hearing process:
Give everyone time to prepare; continue hearing when necessary.
Expand notice - give more detail to make it less difficult to
understand.
Council can limit the additions to the record. If a great deal of
additional information is submitted, an option would be to remand to
the Planning Commission. (If remanded to Planning Commission,
renoticing must occur.)
Mr. Ramis advised Council may place reasonable time limits on testimony.
In addition, the Council should save their deliberation until the end
(questions for clarification are acceptable). He advised that each witness
does not have to know what an individual Council is thinking about the
issue.
With regard to notification, Mr. Ramis advised that notice is required to go
only those persons in the notice area (specified in the Code). He said that
if a person is at a hearing, then notice was received.
• Second Review of Costco Wholesale (See Item No. 3). Mayor Edwards
advised he had agreed to additional discussion on this item because of the
concerns he shared with the removal of the trees on the site.
Council discussion followed. The development proposed by Costco would
make it necessary to eliminate most of the trees. City Administrator Reilly
advised there are areas of the Code that are discretionary. In such areas,
as in a planned development overlay, it is appropriate for Council to review
if there are concerns that the policies of Council are not being fulfilled.
Mayor Edwards stated he felt the direction with regard to tree protection
were not being communicated and addressed given recent Council
experience, discussion and concerns.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 21, 1993 - PAGE 6
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Council discussed other elements of the proposal: aesthetics, signage,
landscaping, parking, and the building. Legal Counsel reiterated that the
Council could confirm, reverse, or modify the conditions. Council can limit
the issues; however, proper notification and a public hearing would be
required.
In an informal poll, the majority of Council (Mayor Edwards, Councilors
Scwhartz and Hunt) did not support a call-up for review. Councilor Hawley
indicated she would be willing to review the development. Councilor Kessler
supported a call-up and would agree to limiting the points under review.
8. ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 p.m.
Attest: Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
City of Tigard
Date:
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` ORDINANCE NO. Q3- 33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON, AUTHORIZING THE
IMPOSITION OF SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGES, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the cities of Tigard, King City and Durham withdrew from
the Tigard District effective July 1, 1993; and
WHEREAS, Tigard, King City, Durham and the remnant Tigard Water
District formed the Southeast Washington County Joint Water Agency
(SEWCJWA) by intergovernmental agreement pursuant to ORS Chpt. 190;
and
WHEREAS, SEWCJWA imposed the system development charges adopted by
the Tigard Water District pursuant to ORS 190.030; and
WHEREAS, King City, Durham, Tigard and the Tigard Water District
agree that it is in their best interest if they were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department; and
WHEREAS, the intergovernmental agreement creating SEWCJWA will
terminate on December 31, 1993 and thereafter Tigard will provide
water service to King City, Durham and the remnant Tigard Water
District; and
WHEREAS, Tigard, King City and Durham all wish to adopt system
development charges consistent with those adopted by the Tigard
Water District; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will also authorize the imposition of
system development charges after adoption of an appropriate
methodology for capital improvements other than water system
improvements; now, therefore:
THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 3.24, Systems Development Charges, is
added to the Tigard Municipal Code and is
attached hereto as, Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The City Council finds that the collection of
system development charges is vital to making
capital improvements which benefit the health
and safety of the City's residents; therefore
an emergency is declared and this ordinance
shall take effect upon its passage.
Section 3. The invalidity of a Section or subsection of
this Chapter shall not affect the validity of
the remaining Sections or subsections.
Section 4. The City Council determines that any fees,
rates or charges imposed by this ordinance are
not a tax subject to the property tax
limitations of Article XI, Section 11 (b) of
the Oregon Constitution.
By ! / /1 Q n i i'D')oU 5. vote of all Council members present after
being read by number and title only, this o7/~ day of4,0-Cern&1L t
1993.
Catherine Wheatley, City 90corder
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APPROVED: This ~l day of 1993.
Gerald R. Edwards, Mayor
App oved as to form:
C3,t1y Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 3.24
Systems Development Charges
3.24.010 Purpose.
This Chapter is intended to provide authorization for system
development charges for capital improvements pursuant to ORS
223.297 - 223.314 for the purpose of creating a source of funds to
pay for the installation, construction, and extension of capital
improvements. These charges shall be collected at the time of the
development of properties which increase the use of capital
improvements and generate a need for those facilities. The
provisions of this Chapter are not applicable to the parks system
development charge established by the Tigard Municipal Code Chapter
3.16 and the street system development charge established by the
Tigard Municipal Code Chapter 3.20.
3.24.020 Scope.
The system development charges imposed by this Chapter are
separate from and in addition to any applicable tax, assessment,
charge, or fee otherwise provided by law or imposed as a condition
of development.
3.24.030 Definitions.
Capital Improvements. Facilities or assets used for:
(1) Water supply, treatment and distribution;
(2) Sewage and wastewater collection, transmission,
treatment and disposal; or
(3) Drainage and flood control;
Development. Conducting a building or mining operation,
making a physical change in the use or appearance of a structure or
land, or creating or terminating a right of access.
Improvement fee. A fee for costs associated with capital
improvements to be constructed after the date the fee is adopted
pursuant to Section 3.24.040 of this Chapter.
Land Area. The area of a parcel of land as measured by
-projection of the parcel boundaries upon a horizontal plane with
the exception of a portion of the parcel within a recorded right-
of-way or easement subject to a servitude for a public street or
scenic or preservation purpose.
ORDINANCE NO.
Page 1
Owner. The owner(s) of record title or the purchaser(s) under
a recorded sales agreement, and other persons having an interest of
record in the described real property.
Parcel of land. A lot, parcel, block or other tract of. land
that is occupied or may be occupied by a structure or structures or
other use, and includes the yards and other open spaces required
under the zoning, subdivision, or other development Chapters.
Permittee. The person to whom a Building Permit, Development
Permit, Permit to Connect to the sewer or water system or Right-of-
Way Access Permit is issued.
Qualified public improvement. A capital improvement that is:
(1) Required as a condition of development approval;
(2) Identified in the plan adopted pursuant to Section
3.24.070 of this Chapter; and either,
(3) Not located on or contiguous to a parcel of land
that is the subject of the development approval;
or,
(4) Located in whole or in part on or contiguous to
property that is the subject of development
approval and required to be built larger or with
greater capacity than is necessary for the
particular development project to which the
improvement fee is related.
Reimbursement fee. A fee for costs associated with capital
improvements constructed or under construction on the date the fee
is adopted pursuant to Section 3.24.040 of this Chapter.
System development charge. A reimbursement fee, an
improvement fee or a combination thereof assessed or collected at
the.time of increased usage of a capital improvement, at the time
of issuance of a development permit or building permit, or at the
time of connection to the capital improvement. "System development
charge" includes that portion of a sewer or water system connection
charge that is greater than the amount necessary to reimburse the
city for its average cost of inspecting and installing connections
with water and sewer facilities. "System development charge" does
not include fees assessed or collected as part of a local
improvement district or a charge in lieu of a local improvement
district assessment, or the cost of complying with requirements or
conditions imposed by a land use decision.
3.24.040 System Development Charge Imposed; Method For
Establishment Created.
(1) Unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of this
Chapter or other local or state law, a systems-development charge
is hereby imposed upon all development within the city, upon the
ORDINANCE NO.
Page 2
act of making a connection to the city water or sewer system within,
the city, and upon all development outside the boundary of the city'
that connects to or otherwise uses the sewer or water facilities of
the city.
(2) Systems development charges shall be established and may
be revised by resolution of the city council. The resolution shall
set the amount of the charge, the type of permit to which the
charge applies, the methodology used to set the amount. of the
charge and, if the charge applies to a geographic area smaller than
the entire city, the geographic area subject to the charge.
3.24.050 Methodology.
(1) The methodology used to establish the reimbursement fee
shall consider the cost of the then-existing facilities, prior
contributions by then-existing system users, the value of unused
capacity, rate-making principles employed to finance publicly owned
capital improvements, and other relevant. factors identified by the
council. The methodology shall promote the objective that future
systems users shall contribute no more than an equitable share of
the cost of then-existing facilities.
(2) The methodology used to establish the improvement fee
shall consider the cost of projected capital improvements needed to
increase the capacity of the systems to which the fee is related
and other relevant factors identified by the council.
(3) The methodology used to establish the improvement fee or
the reimbursement fee, or both, shall be adopted by resolution.
3.24.060 Authorized Expenditures.
(1) Reimbursement fees shall be applied only to capital
improvements associated with the systems for which the fees are
assessed, including expenditures relating to repayment of
indebtedness.
(2) (a) Improvement fees shall be spent only on capacity
increasing capital improvements, including expenditures relating to
repayment of debt for such improvements. An increase in system
capacity occurs if a capital improvement increases the level of
performance or service provided by existing facilities or provides
new facilities. The portion of the improvements funded by
improvement fees must be related to demands created by current or
projected development.
(2) (b) A capital improvement being funded wholly or in part
from revenues derived from the improvement fee shall be included in
the Systems Development Charge Funding Project Plan adopted by the
city pursuant to Section 3.24.070 of this Chapter.
(3) .Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of this Section,
system development charge revenues may be expended on the direct
costs of complying with the provisions of this Chapter, including
the costs of developing system development charge methodologies and
providing an annual accounting of system development charge funds.
ORDINANCE NO.
Page 3
3.24.070 Expenditure Restrictions.
(1) System development charges shall not be expended for
costs associated with the construction of administrative office
facilities that are more than an incidental part of other capital
improvements.
(2) System development charges shall not be expended for
costs of the operation or routine maintenance of capital
improvements.
3.24.080 Project Plan.
The council shall adopt by resolution the Systems Development
Charge Funds Project Plan. This Plan: '
(1) Lists the capital improvements that may be funded with
improvement fee revenues; and
(2) Lists the estimated cost and time of construction of each
improvement.
In adopting this plan the city council may incorporate by
reference all or a portion of any public facilities plan, master
plan, capital improvements plan or similar plan that contains the
information required by this Section. The city may modify this
project plan at any time through the adoption of an appropriate
resolution. There may be a separate plan for each system, or the
plan may include improvements from more than one system.
3.24.090 Collection of Charge.
(1) The systems development charge is payable upon issuance
of:
(a) A building permit;
(b) A development permit for development not requiring
the issuance of a building permit;
(c) A permit to connect to the water system;
(d) A permit to connect to the sewer system; or
(e) A right-of-way access permit.
The resolution which sets the amount of the charge shall
designate the permit or permits to which the charge applies.
(2) If development is commenced or connection is made to the
water system, sewer system or storm sewer system without an
appropriate permit,. the system development charge is immediately
payable upon the earliest date that a permit was required.
(3) The City Administrator or the designee shall collect the
applicable system development charge from the permittee.
(4) The City Administrator or the designee shall not issue
such permit or allow connection until the charge has been paid in
full, unless provision for installment payments has been made
pursuant to Section 3.24.100 of this Chapter, or unless an
exemption is granted pursuant to Section 3.24.110 of this Chapter.
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3.24.100 Installment Payment.
(1) When a system development charge is due and payable, the
permittee may apply for payment in twenty (20) semi-annual
installments, secured by a lien on the property upon which the
development is to occur or to which the utility connection is to be
made, to include interest on the unpaid balance, if that payment
option is required to be made available to the permittee by ORS
223.207.
(2) The City Administrator or designee shall provide
application forms for installment payments, which shall include a
waiver of all rights to contest the validity of the lien, except
for the correction of computational errors.
(3) A permittee requesting installment payments shall have
the burden of demonstrating the permi.ttee's authority to assent to
the imposition of a lien on the property and that the interest of
the permittee is adequate to secure payment of the lien.
(5) The City Administrator or designee shall docket the lien
in the lien docket. From that time, the city shall have a lien
upon the described parcel for the amount of the system development
charge, together with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate
established by the council. The lien shall be enforceable in the
manner provided in ORS Chapter 223, and shall be superior to all
other liens pursuant to ORS 223.230.
3.24.110 Exemptions.
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(1) Structures and uses established and existing on or before
the effective date of the resolution which sets the amount of the
system development charge are exempt from the charge, except water
and sewer charges, to the extent of the structure or use existing
on that date and to the extent of the parcel of land as it is
constituted on that date. Structures and uses affected by this
subsection shall pay the water or sewer charges pursuant to the
terms of this Chapter upon the receipt of a permit to connect to
the water or sewer system.
(2) Additions to single-family dwellings that do not
constitute the addition of a dwelling unit, as defined by the
Building code adopted pursuant to §14.04 of this Code, are exempt
from all portions of the system development charge.
(3) An alteration, addition, replacement or change in use
that does not increase the parcel's or structure's use of a capital
improvement are exempt from all portions of the system development
charge.
3.24.120 Credits.
(1) When development occurs that is subject to a system
development charge, the system development charge for the existing
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use, if applicable, shall be calculated and if it is less than the
system development charge for the use that will result from the
development, the difference between the system development charge
for the existing use and the system development charge for the
proposed use shall be the system development charge. If the change
in the use results in the system development charge for the
proposed use being less than the system development charge for the
existing use, no system development charge shall be required,
however, no refund or credit shall be given unless provided for by
another subsection of this Section.
(2) A credit shall be given to the permittee for the cost of
a qualified public improvement upon acceptance by the city of the
improvement. The credit provided for in this subsection shall be
only for the improvement fee charged for the type of improvement
being constructed, and credit for qualified public improvements may
be granted only for the cost of that portion of such improvement
that exceeds the city's minimum standard facility size or capacity
needed to serve the particular development project or property.
The applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating that a
particular improvement qualifies for---redit under this subsection.
The request for credit shall be filed in writing no later than 60
days after acceptance of the improvement by the city.
(3) When establishing a methodology for a system development
charge, the city may provide for a credit against the improvement
fee, the reimbursement fee, or both, for capital improvements
constructed as part of the development which reduce the
developments demand upon existing capital improvements and/or the
need for future capital improvements, or a credit based upon any
other rationale the council finds reasonable.
(4) When the construction of a qualified public improvement
gives rise to a credit amount greater than the improvement fee that
would otherwise be levied against the project receiving development
approval, the excess credit may be applied against improvement fees
that accrue in subsequent phases of the original development
project. Credit shall not be transferable from one development to
another.
(5) Credits shall not be transferable from one type of system
development charge to another.
(6) Credits shall be used within 10 years from the date the
credit is given.
3.24.130 Notice.
The city shall maintain a list of persons who have made a
written request for notification prior to adoption or amendment of
a methodology for any system development charge. Written notice
shall be mailed to persons on the list at least 45 days prior to
_the first hearing to adopt or amend a system development charge,
and the methodology supporting the adoption or amendment shall be
available at least 30 days prior to the first hearing to adopt or
amend. The failure of a person on the list to receive a notice
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that was mailed shall not invalidate the action of the city. The
city may periodically delete names from the list, but at least 30
days prior to removing a name from the list must notify the persons
whose name is to be deleted that a new written request for
notification is required if the person wishes to remain on the
notification list.
3.24.140 Segregation and Use of Revenue.
(1) All funds derived from a particular type of system
development charge are to be segregated by accounting practices
from all other funds by the city. That portion of the system
development charge calculated and collected on account of a
specific facility system shall be used for no purpose other than
those set forth in this Chapter.
(2) The City Administrator shall provide an annual
accounting, based on the city4s fiscal year, of system development
charges showing the total amount of system development charge
revenues collected for each type of charge and the projects funded
from each account.
3.24.150 Appeal Procedure.
(1) A person aggrieved by a decision required or permitted to
be made by the City Administrator under this Chapter or a person
challenging the propriety of an expenditure of system development
K charge revenues may appeal the decision or the expenditure to the
city council by filing a written request with the City
Administrator describing with particularity the decision of the
City Administrator or the- expenditure from which the person
appeals.
(2) An appeal of an expenditure must be filed within two
years of the date of the alleged improper expenditure. Appeals of
any other decision must be filed within thirty (30) days of the
date of the decision.
(3) The council shall determine whether the city
Administrator's decision or the expenditure is in accordance with
this Chapter and the provisions of ORS 223.297-.314 and may
affirm, modify, or overrule the decisions. If the council
determines that there has been an improper expenditure of system
development charge revenues, the council shall direct that a sum
equal to the misspent amount shall be deposited within one year of
the date of that determination to the credit of the account or fund
from which it was spent. The decision of the council shall be
reviewed only as provided in ORS 34.010 to 34.100 and not
otherwise.
(4) A legal action challenging the methodology adopted by the
council pursuant to Sections 3.24.040 and 3.24.050 of this Chapter
shall not be filed later than sixty (60) days after the adoption.
A person shall contest the methodology used for calculating a
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system development charge only as provided in ORS 34.010 to 34.100,
and not otherwise.
3.24.160 prohibited Connection.
No person may connect to the water or sewer systems of the
city unless the appropriate system development charge has been
paid.
3.24.170 Penalty.
Violation of this Chapter is a class A infraction punishable
by a fine not to exceed $500.
3.24.180 Construction.
The rules of statutory construction contained in ORS Chapter
174 are adopted and by this reference made a part of this Chapter.
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Council Agenda Item No.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: Honorable Mayor & Counce
FROM: Cathy Wheatley, City RMrder
DATE: December 16, 1993
SUBJECT: Costco Wholesale Discussion
The Notice of Final order was mailed to you in your council mail
last week. The deadline for filing an appeal is 3:30 p.m.,
December 22, 1993.
If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call
me.
cwc1216.93
CITY OF TIGARD
Washington, County
NOTICE OF FINAL ORDER - BY PLANNING COMMISSION
1. Concerning Case Number(s):SDR 93-0018/PDR 93-0010
2. Name of Owner: Costco Wholesale
Name of Applicant: Same
3. Address 10809 120th Avenue NE City Kirkland State WA Zip 98033
4. Address of Property: Southeast corner of the intersection of SW Pacific
Highway and Highway 217.
Tax Map and Lot No(s).% 1Si 36CD, tax lots 2200, 2300, 2500, 2600, 2700,
2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600 3700, 3800, 3900,
4.000, 4100, 2S1 IBA, tax lot 200 and 2S1 1BB tax lot 1201
5. Request: A request for Site Development Review/Planned Development
_approval to allow construction of a 155,415 square foot
commercial wholesale retail building APPLICABLE REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Develo ment Code Chapters 18.62.050,
18.80, 18.90, 18.100, 18.102, 18.106 18.108, 18.114,
18.120, and 18.164.
Zone: C-G(PD) (General Commercial, Planned Development) The C-G
zoning designation allows public agency and administrative
services, public support facilities, professional and
administrative services, financial, insurance, and real
estate services, business support services, and eating and
drinking establishments among other uses.
6. Action: Approval as requested
X Approval with conditions
Denial
7. Notice: Notice was published in the newspaper, posted at City Hall,
and mailed to:
X The applicant and owner(s)
X Owners of record within the required distance
X The affected Citizen Involvement Team
Facilitator
X Affected governmental agencies
8. Final Decision: THE DECISION SHALL BE FINAL ON December 22, 1993
UNLESS AN APPEAL IS FILED.
The adopted findings of fact, decision, and statement of conditions can
be obtained from the Planning Department, Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW
Hall, P.O. Box 23397, Tigard, Oregon 97223.
9. Appeal: Any party to the decision may appeal this decision in
accordance with 18.32.290(B) and Section 18.32.370 which provides that
a written appeal may be filed within 10 days after notice is given and
sent. The appeal may be submitted on City forms and must be accompanied
by the appeal fee ($315.00) and transcript costs, (varies up to a
maximum of $500.00).
The deadline for filing of an appeal is 3:30 p.m. December 22, 1993
10. Questions: If you have any questions, please call the City of Tigard
Planning Department, 639-4171.
CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION
FINAL ORDER NO. 93-17PC
A FINAL ORDER INCLUDING FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A 155,415 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL RETAIL BUILDING BY COSTCO.
The Tigard Planning Commission has reviewed the applicant's plans and narrative
materials, comments of reviewing agencies, the Planning Division's staff report,
and recommendations for the application described below. The Commission held a
public hearing to receive testimony on this application on December 6, 1993. The
Commission has based its decision on the facts, findings, and conclusions noted
below.
A. FACTS
1. General Information
Site Development Review SDR 93-0018
Planned Development PDR 93-0010
A development approval request for Site Development Review and
Planned Development approval to allow the construction of a 155,415
square foot commercial retail building and related facilities.
Applicant: Costco Wholesale
10809 120th Avenue, NE
Kirkland, WA 98003
Agent: W and H Pacific
8405 SW Nimbus Avenue
P. O. Box 80040
Portland, OR 97280
Owner: Costco Wholesale
Location: The southwest corner of the SW Pacific Highway
and Dartmouth Street intersection (WCTM 1S1 36
CD, tax lots 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700,
2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500,
36000, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100; 2S1 IBA, tax
lot 200; and 2S11BB, tax lot 1201).
Applicable Review Criteria:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.62, 18.80, 18.90, 18.96,
18.100, 18.102, 18.106, 18.108, 18.114, 18.120, 18.150, and 18.164.
2. Backaround Information
The Tigard Comprehensive Plan and zone designations for the
northwestern portion of the site adjacent to SW 79th Avenue (Twin
Oaks Lane subdivision) were changed from Low Density Residential, R-
3.5 to General Commercial, C-G in 1988. The remainder of the site
has been zoned for General Commercial use since the Comprehensive
Plan was adopted in 1983.
This site is within the area known as the Tigard Triangle. The
Triarcle has been the focus of a planning effort over the past two
years. There is presently a draft Tigard Triangle Specific Plan
that is undergoing public review. The use proposed for this site is
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consistent with those that would be allowed by the Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan also addresses site design, landscaping,
transportation and access, open space and pedestrian trails.
3. Vicinity Information J
The property is bordered by SW Pacific Highway, a veterinary clinic,
and restaurant on the north and northwest. Commercial development
is on the north side of SW Pacific Highway. Highway 217 abuts the
western boundary of the property. SW Dartmouth Street, which is
presently under construction, borders the property on the east.
Undeveloped commercial property lies on the east side of the street.
SW Pacific Highway is an arterial street that is under the
jurisdiction of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). A
frontage road is between the street and the subject property. There
are no sidewalks on the SW Pacific Highway frontage.
SW Dartmouth Street is designated as - a major collector.
Improvements are to include five travel lanes, sidewalks, and
bicycle lanes. In addition, a landscaping concept has been
developed for the street in conjunction with the Tigard Triangle
planning effort.
Tri-Met bus route #12 provides service along SW Pacific Highway with
stops at the northwest corner of the site and east of the SW
78th/Dartmouth intersection.
4. Site Information
The site consists of 22 separate parcels that are proposed to be
consolidated in advance of this development. Nineteen of the 22
parcels are part of Twin Oaks Lane subdivision located in the
northwest portion of the site. These lots are served by SW 79th
Avenue, a public street.
The remainder of the property is divided into larger parcels in
Palmer Acres subdivision. This portion of the property is
undeveloped, including a 20-foot wide public road right-of-way which
borders the east side of Twin Oaks Lane subdivision.
Twin Oaks Lane subdivision has a large number of mature trees which
are shown on the applicant's tree survey. Other trees are generally
located near the perimeter of the site. The remainder of the
northern part of the property is covered with grass.
A wetland area associated with Red Rock Creek covers the majority of
the southern half of the property. This wetland has been identified
in the City's inventory (Exhibit A).
5. Proposal Description
The applicant proposes to build a 155,415 square foot retail
building near the southwest corner of the property. The remainder
of the site will be used for parking, driveways, loading, and
landscaping. The wetland area on the south end of the site will be
re=ained.
Two driveways on SW Dartmouth Street are shown. The northern
driveway is proposed to be limited to right turn movements. The
southern driveway will allow all turning movements, and it is
anticipated by the applicant's traffic engineer that a traffic
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signal will be needed in the near future. The only pedestrian
access to the store is a sidewalk along the southern driveway.
An extensive amount of site grading is proposed. The site presently
drops down steadily from an elevation near SW Pacific Highway of
approximately 220 feet to the wetland at 160 feet. The applicant
proposes to cut into the northern half of the site and fill the
southern half to provide a level area for the building and parking
lot. This filling will require a retaining wall on the south side j
of the parking and loading area that will reach a maximum height of
26 feet. No development is proposed in the wetland area.
This grading will also necessitate retaining walls along thy: SW
Pacific Highway frontage and portions of the western boundary of :he j
project.
The site plan identifies three maples and one birch tree that will
be retained in the northwest corner of the site. All other trees,
with the exception of the wetland area, will be removed. The
applicant indicates that 12 trees may be suitable to remove and
transplant.
The site plan has 849 parking spaces of which 19 are for handicapped
use. The majority of these spaces are located to the north and east
of the building. The handicapped spaces are adjacent to the east
side of the building. Truck loading spaces for 5 trucks are located
on the south side of the building. Twenty-two bicycle parking
spaces are shown at the southeast corner of the building, near the
truck loading area.
The main driveways on the site are proposed to run along the north
and east side of the building. A driveway also loops around the
west and south sides of the building. In addition to the one
sidewalk between SW Dartmouth Street and the store, sidewalks are
provided adjacent to the east, north, and west sides of the
building. The sidewalk widths range from 5 to 14 feet.
6. Aaency and Neighborhood Organization Comments
The Engineering Department has the following comments:
The applicant proposes to construct a 155,415 square foot commercial
wholesale retail building between S.W. Pacific Highway and S.W.
Dartmouth Street. The northeast side of the site is along a
frontace road to S.W. Pacific Highway, a state highway. The
applicant has not proposed any access along this frontage and no
comments have been received from the State Highway Division
pertaining to this application.
a. Streets:
The frontage along S.W. Dartmouth Street has been improved
with a curb. Any remaining improvements required to fully
improve the frontage should be installed. S.W. Dartmouth
Street has been constructed within a proposed right-of-way
remaining to be publicly dedicated. The street should be open
to traffic before occupancy of the proposed building is
permitted.
The applicant has applied to vacate the existing right-of-way
of S.W. 79th Avenue and proposes to remove adjacent houses.
To ensure that all easements are eliminated, the plat creating
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the S.W. 79th Avenue right-of-way should be vacated as well.
A traffic study has been submitted by the applicant. The
study concludes that the pavement width already constructed on
Dartmouth Street will be adequate in the long term and that
the proposed driveways will function at an adequate level of
service in the long term, except that a traffic signal may be
needed on SW Dartmouth Street at the south driveway within
five years. These conclusions are supported by work performed
for the City by an independent traffic engineering consultant
who is working on the Tigard Triangle Study. The applicant
should share in the funding of the traffic signal in the
future when the signal is needed.
In reviewing traffic, we also looked at future access to
adjoining parcels. The parcel to the north (currently
Alexander's Restaurant) is located very close to the
intersection of SW Dartmouth Street and Pacific Highway. In
the future, when the parcel is redeveloped, direct access to
this parcel should be restricted or eliminated to reduce
conflicts with traffic at the major intersection and at the
north driveway to Costco. The only alternative location for
access will be through the Costco site. Therefore, the
applicant should be required to provide for a shared access in
the future.
Currently, the site does not have legal access to SW Dartmouth
Street. However, a lot line adjustment previously approved by
the City would resolve this problem. Therefore, evidence
should be provided that the lot line adjustment has been
completed and properly recorded prior to issuance of building
permit for this project.
b. Sanitary Sewer:
Sanitary Sewer service is provided by an existing public line
from Pacific Highway, that passes through the site, then
continues along Red Rock Creek. The portion of the line
passing through the site is proposed to be relocated. A
separate application is required to vacate this line's
easement.
c. Surface Water Run-off:
Storm water run-off will be collected in a private drainage
system and directed to a private on-site storm water quality
structure that would discharge to a 25 foot wide undisturbed
corridor of a delineated wetlands along the south side of the
site.
The Unified Sewerage Agency has established and the City has
agreed to enforce (Resolution and Order No. 91-47) Surface
Water Management Regulations requiring the construction of
on-site water quality facilities or fees in-lieu of their
construction. The on-site facility should be required since
it appears to be feasible and has been proposed by the
applicant. The delineated wetlands along southwest Red Rock
Creek are sensitive lands as defined by USA Resolution and
order No. 91-47 requiring a undisturbed corridor of a minimum
width of 25 feet along the wetlands. The applicant has shown
the required undisturbed corridor and has not proposed any
encroachments within it.
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The Building Inspection Division has the following comments:
a. Prior to issuance of the building permit, demolition permits
for all existing structures must be obtained.
b. All existing underground utilities must be removed during site
work operations.
C. A geotechnical report shall be submitted to the Division with
plans for the site work. The report shall include specific
recommendations and specifications for the rockery walls which
are consistent with the "Standard Rockery Construction
Guidelines", published by the Association of Rockery
Contractors or other approved standard.
Tigard Police Department would like to see additional details
regarding the exterior lighting proposed for the west side of the
building.
Portland General Electric and Northwest Natural Gas have no
objections to the proposal.
General Telephone indicates that the developer is responsible for
providing and placing all conduit and trenches according to GTE
specifications. The applicant should allow 45-60 days from GTE
Engineering completion to GTE construction completion.
No other comments have been received.
B. MAJOR ISSUES
This portion of the report outlines the major issues pertaining to the proposal.
j This summary is followed by findings and conclusions in Exhibit B.
1. Consolidation of property
The application first requires the combination of the 22 parcels
into one property in order to build the Costco store and facilities.
In addition, the street right-of-way for SW 79th Avenue and the
undeveloped 20 foot wide right-of-way must be vacated prior to
development.
2. Clearing and site grading
The applicant proposes a significant amount of grading for the
entire site. This is the primary reason that none of the
significant trees on the site are proposed to be saved (except for
12 which may be transplanted). This grading will completely
transform the site. The applicant indicates that the grading is
necessary to provide a flat surface for the 3 1/2 acre building and
a ger.-le grade for the parking lot.
Though the Community Development Code standards may permit this type
of site modification, the Planned Development provisions of the
Community Development Code encourage the retention of existing trees
and topography. Section 18.80.120 A. 3. a. (i) states:
The streets, buildings, and other site elements shall be
designed and located to preserve the existing trees,
topography, and natural drainage to the greatest degree
possible.
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Subsection (v) states:
Trees with a six inch caliper measured at four feet in height
from ground level, shall be saved where possible.
While the applicant considered altrnate building locations in the
pre-application conferences, the applicant has not presented any
information or findings to show how the proposed site plan conforms
with these criteria. Alternate building locations and parking lot
design alternatives were not part of the application submittal.
The tree survey presented by the applicant does not appear to
include all of the trees over six inches on the site. For example,
Lot 1 of Twin Oaks Lane subdivision shows one tree of 30 inches in
the rear yard when there is also a second tree of nearly equal size.
3. Access
The Engineering Department comments indicate that the vehicular
access to the site has been properly considered. Future joint
access to the Alexander's Restaurant property should be provided.
Pedestrian access to and within the site should be amended to
provide improved circulation and safety. It is understood that the
majority of customers will drive because of the size and volume of
merchandise they tend to buy. However, accommodating employees and
customers by foot, bicycle, or transit should not be ignored. This
is especially important because of the proximity of the site to
residential development on the north side of SW Pacific Highway and
to the east.
Section 18.80.120 A. 3, h. (ii) (c) states that for public transit,
hard surface paths should be provided "connecting the development to
the waiting area." The proposed site plan offers no connections to
the two bus stops on Route #12. The development should provide
improved linkages between the building and these stops.
Except for the front entry area, pedestrian access around the
building is provided by a 5-foot wide sidewalk that is between the
building and parking spaces or driveway. The major access drives
separate the parking lot from the store, requiring patrons to cross
the busiest driveways without a crosswalk. No sidewalks are
provided within the parking area. This situation creates congestion
and is potentially unsafe.
The site plan should be amended to encourage motorists to arrive,
park, and leave without driving past the entrance and associated
pedestrian traffic and to encourage the pedestrian use of crosswalks
rather than "jaywalking" along the length of the main driveway.
In order to improve pedestrian access and safety, the following
amendments are recommended:
- Provide sidewalks to the store from SW Pacific Highway. A
link should be provided to the bus stop at the northwest
corner of the site.
- Provide a sidewalk heading east from the store entrance to SW
Dartmouth Street.
- Provide sidewalk widths that will have a minimum amount of
usable width of 8 feet, where cars park up to the curb
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adjacent to the building.
- Provide raised crosswalks to delineate these pedestrian
areas and to slow traffic.
Reorient the parking aisles in the front (east) of the site so
that they run north-south rather than east-west. The aisles
should be designed to encourage motorists to avoid driving
near the building entrance. In addition, a sidewalk and
crosswalk should be provided which heads east across the lot
towards SW Dartmouth Street. This sidewalk would serve as the
main pedestrian walkway between the parking spaces in front
the building entrance.
4. Parking
Of the 849 parking spaces proposed, only 389 are required by the
Code using the "general retail sales" category, which requires one
space for every 400 square feet of building area. If approximately
1/3 of the building is calculated as "food and beverage sales", one
might make a case for a parking requirement of about 515 spaces.
Because of the nature of the business, it is recognized that
exceeding the Code requirement will be necessary during peak
business periods to accommodate the customers. However, exceeding
the Code standards by 300 to 460 spaces may be somewhat unnecessary.
Some adjustments to the site plan to provide increased amenities
(such as trees and screening) at the expense of some parking is
justified.
The handicapped parking spaces are appropriately located. However,
the 5-foot wide sidewalk serving them is inadequate, particularly
considering that after cars pull in and overhang the sidewalk, the
useful width is less than 4 feet. To allow for comfortable
handicapped usage and two-way pedestrian (and shopping cart)
traffic, a minimum usable width of 8 feet should be provided.
The applicant proposes 22 bicycle parking spaces far from the
building entrance. Twenty-six spaces are required based on the 389
vehicle parking standard. The plan should be amended to include 26
spaces as required by the Code and to distribute the bicycle parking
throughout the site so that it is easy to see and use by customers
and employees. At least half of the required spaces should be
located near the building entrance, preferably under the building
canopy. Employee bicycle parking can be provided indoors if an area
is designated for this use.
5. Loading
For this size facility, the Code requires that 8 loading spaces be
provided. The plan show 5 spaces. The applicant contends that only
5 spaces are necessary. The reduction may be justified, however
this devarture from City standards may only be considered with a
variance application. Since the applicant did not request a
variance, the site should be amended to have 8 loading spaces, or a
separate variance application must be submitted for City approval.
6. Landscaping and screening
Because of the site grading noted above, virtually all of the
existing vegetation is proposed to be removed for the 155,415 square
foot building, large parking lot, and some landscaped areas. The
landscaping concept presented is consistent with the basic Code
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standards for landscaped area and parking lot landscaping. A final
landscaping plan should be submitted to confirm compliance with Code
standards.
In addition to these general standards, screening and buffering are
important because of the extent of the grading, vegetation removal,
and the scale of the project. A building and parking area of the
size proposed can have a very imposing presence. Section 18.80.120
A. 4. requires that thought be given to screening of buildings,
rooftop equipment, parking lots, and loading areas. In order to
provide improved visual screening, the following changes are
recommended:
- The applicant should submit a revised landscape pl:.. to
incorporate additional plant material to adequately scree.. the
westside of the building in the twenty foot landscape buf=er.
- omit some of the parking spaces in the northwest corner of the
lot to preserve the significant trees (e.g., 20" maple and 30"
London plane tree) in this corner and to possibly provide a
pedestrian access to SW Pacific Highway in this location.
- To compensate for the loss of a 20" maple and 30" London Pine
tree in the northwest corner of the lots, the applicant should
provide at least six 3" caliper trees in the same general
v_cinity.
- Provide street trees along the SW Pacific Highway frontage.
- Provide landscaped islands with trees that have mature heights
over 30 feet near the east, north, and west sides of the
building. Also, a landscaped area for shrubs, etc. could be
provided on the east and north building faces. These were
considered by the Commission and were deleted because of
applicant's statements relative to maintenance and affect on
parking realignment. These features are intended to soften
the mass of the building, help screen rooftop equipment, and
help focus attention toward the entrance and wall signs.
- submit a plan for the parking lot trees that will provide a
canopy when they mature. The view corridors for signs should
be identified by the applicant so that the trees selected
provide the maximum amount of screening while allowing visual
access to the wall signs after the trees mature.
- Provide trees and other appropriate landscaping along the base
of the retaining wall on the south side of the project.
7. Open space and trail corridors
Because the southern portion of the property is primarily wetland,
it must be left in its present state because of its environmental
and wildlife value. The only development sought by the City for
this area is a pedestrian pathway that links the SW Dartmouth Street
with the residential areas and Phil Lewis Elementary School to the
south.
Detailed planning for this pathway has not been completed, but it is
important to preserve the ability to provide this pedestrian route
in the future. It is recommended that a temporary easement be
applied to the southern portion of the property for a pedestrian
pathway with the understanding that it will expire when a specific
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easement alignment is selected and dedicated. In addition, the
applicant should be requested to place a monetary contribution
toward the construction of this pathway. This could be an escrow
account that is returned to the applicant if the pathway is not
constructed within a specified time, such as five years.
C. RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning staff recommends approval of SDR 93-0018 and PDR 93-0010 subject to
the following conditions. Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be
satisfied prior to issuance of building permits.
1. All existing easements, except those required for facilities that are to
remain, and rights of way within the site shall be vacated.
2. Lot line adjustment approved by MIS 93- 05 be completed and recorded.
3. Right-of-way shall be dedicated to the public along the frontage of the
proposed S.W. Dartmouth Street right-of-way to increase the total of the
dedicated and proposed right-of-way to 47 feet from the centerline. The
description shall be tied to the centerline of the currently proposed
right-of-wav of S.W. Dartmouth Street in accordance with the approved
plans for L=D No. 42.
4. The applicant shall record documents that provide for the parcels to the
north (WCTM 1S1 36CD 1800 & 1900) to be able to use the driveways of the
subject parcel for ingress and egress to S.W. Dartmouth Street.
5. Standard street improvements, including concrete sidewalk, and driveway
apron, shall be installed along the S.W. Dartmouth Street frontage.
Improvements shall be designed and constructed to major collector street
standards and shall conform to the alignment of existing adjacent
improvements.
a. A concrete sidewalk shall be installed to arterial street
standards along the SW Pacific Highway frontage.
6. An agreement shall be executed, on forms provided by the City, which
waives the property owner's right to oppose or remonstrate against a
future local improvement district formed to install a traffic signal or
otherwise ':.prove S.W. Dartmouth Street.
7. Two (2) sets of detailed public improvement plans and profile construction
draw--ngs s.:all be submitted for preliminary review to the Engineering
Department. Seven (7) sets of approved drawings and one (1) itemized
construction cost estimate, all prepared by a Professional Engineer, shall
be submitted for final review and approval (NOTE: these plans are in
addition tc any drawings required by the Building Division and should only
include sheets relevant to public improvements.
8. Building permits will not be issued and construction of proposed public
improvements shall not commence until after the Engineering Department has
reviewed and approved the public improvements plans and a street opening
permit or construction compliance agreement has been executed. A 100
percent performance assurance or letter of commitment, a developer-
engineer agreement, the payment of a permit fee and a sign
installation/streetlight fee are required.
9. The proposed privately operated and maintained sanitary sewer and storm
drainage system plan-profile details shall be provided as part of the
public improvement plans.
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10. The applicant shall demonstrate that storm drainage run-off can be
discharged into the existing drainageway without significantly impacting
properties downstream. ?
11. Sanitary sewer and storm drainage details shall be provided as part of the
public improvement plans. Calculations and a topographic map of the storm
drainage basin and sanitary sewer service area shall be provided as a
supplement to the public improvement plans. Calculations shall be based
on full development of the serviceable area. The location and capacity of
existing, proposed, and future lines shall be addressed.
12. The applicant shall provide connection of proposed building to the public
sanitary sewerage system. A connection permit is required to connect to
the existing public sanitary sewer system.
13. The applicant shall provide an on-site water quality facility as
established under the guidelines of Unified Sewerage Agency Resolution and
Order No. 91-47. submitted design calculations shall include an operation
and maintenance plan.
14. The applicant shall provide, as a minimum, a 25 foot buffer which meets
the requirements of Section 6.08.3, of USA Resolution and Order No. 91-47.
15. The applicant shall obtain a "Joint Permit" from the City of Tigard. This
permit shall meet the requirements of NPDES and Tualatin Basin Erosion
Control Program.
16. The grading plan shall comply with Chapter 70 of the State of Oregon
Structural Scecialty Code.
17. An Occupancy Permit will not be issued until S.W. Dartmouth Street is open
to traffic between S.W. 68th Avenue and S.W. Pacific Highway.
18. Demolition permits must be obtained from the Building Division prior to
the removal of any structures on the site.
19. All existing underground utilities shall be removed during site work
operations.
20. A geotechnical report shall be submitted to the Building Division with
plans for the site work. The report shall include specific
reco:renendations and specifications for the rockery walls which are
consistent with the "Standard Rockery Construction Guidelines", published
by the Association of Rockery Contractors or other approved standard.
21. The lighting plan for the west side of the building shall be reviewed and
approved by the Police Department.
22. Revised site and landscaping plans, which contain the following elements
shall be submitted for Planning Director approval:
a. Sidewalk connections to the store from SW Pacific Highway. A link
shall be provided to the bus stop at the northwest corner of the
site.
b. A sidewalk and crosswalk heading east from the store entrance to SW
Dartmouth Street.
C. Sidewalk widths that will have a minimum amount of usable width of
8 feet, whers cars park up to the curb adjacent to the building.
d. Raised crosswalks to delineate pedestrian crossings, or as otherwise
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approved by the Planning Director.
( e. Twenty-six bicycle parking spaces shall be provided and distributed
throughout the site so that they are easy to see and use by
customers and employees. At least half of the required spaces shall
be located near the building entrance, preferably under the building
canopy. Employee bicycle parking can be provided indoors if an area
is designated for this use. The bicycle rack design shall also be
submitted for approval.
f. Eight loading spaces shall be provided, or the applicant must obtain
a variance approval for five spaces.
g. The applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan to incorporate
additional plant material to adequately screen the west side of the
proposed building. View corridors for signs on the building can be
taken into consideration.
h. The applicant shall replace the 20" maple and 30" London pine tree
located in the northwest corner of the site with six 3 caliper trees
in the same general vicinity.
i. Street trees shall be provided along the SW Pacific Highway. Street
trees and landscaping shall be provided along the SW Dartmouth
Street frontage. The SW Dartmouth Street landscape improvements
shall be consistent with the "Landscape Development Standards for
Dartmouth Street Extension", dated October 1, 1992.
j. Landscaped islands shall be provided with trees that have mature
heights over 30 feet near the east, north, and west sides of the
building. These features will be designed to soften the mass of the
building, and screen rooftop equipment.
k. Parking lot trees will be provided to create a canopy when they
mature. Said trees shall be documented by an arborist to be of a
species and size to reach 35 percent coverage of the parking stalls
within 20 years. The view corridors for signs may be identified by
the applicant so that the trees selected provide the maximum amount
of screening while allowing visual access to the wall signs after
the trees mature.
1. Trees and other vegetation shall be provided along the base of the
retaining wall on the south side of the project for screening.
M. Plantings near driveway entrances shall meet visual clearance
standards.
n. In order to help compensate for the visual impact of the grading and
tree removal, the Director may place minimum size requirements on
replacement trees in specific locations to provided the desired
level of screening.
o. The 12 trees listed in Attachment "E" of the applicant's submittal
shall be identified and incorporated into the revised site and
landscaping plans.
23. A tree removal permit is required and may be issued for trees over six
inches or more in diameter measured four feet above the ground only after
approval of the revised site and landscaping plan.
24. A temporary easement shall be provided for the property south of the
proposed southern retaining wall that allows for the construction of a
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pedestrian pathway linking SW Dartmouth Street and the properties to the
east and south. This easement may be terminated once a pathway route has
been determined, and a specific easement created to allow for its
construction.
25. The applicant shall establish an escrow account with funds dedicated for
the construction of a pedestrian pathway from SW Dartmouth Street to the
southern property boundary. The amount of deposit shall be based on
present cost estimates for a 10-foot wide paved pathway. If the pathway
is not constructed within five years, the account shall be refunded to the
applicant.
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26. The billboard near Highway 217 shall be removed. j
IN ADDITION THE APPLICANT SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE; THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE LIST.
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1. SECTION 18.120.060 BONDING AND ASSURANCES
A. On all projects where public improvements are required the Director
shall:
1. Require a bond in an amount not greater than 100 percent of
other adequate assurances as a condition of approval of the
site development plan in order to ensure the completed project
is in conformity with the approved plan; and
2. Approve and release such bonds.
B. The bond shall be release when the Director finds the completed
project conforms to the approved site development plan and all
conditions of approval are satisfied.
2. SECTION 18.164 STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
A. 18.164.180 Notice to City Required
1. Work shall not begin until the City has been notified in
advance.
2. If work is discontinued for any reason, it shall not be
resumed until the City is notified.
It is further ordered that the applicant be notified of the entry of this order.
PASSED: This -i~ day of December, 1993, by the Planning Commission of the City
of Tigard.
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
The applicants have presented a report entitled City of Tigard Site Review/Plan
Development Application that addresses the applicable Community Development code
provisions. This report also includes a traffic study prepared by Xittelson and
Associates, and a wetlands analysis prepared by W&H Pacific. This report is
referred to as the "applicant's statement" below.
The relevant Community Development Code provisions are found in Chapters 18.62,
18.80, 18.90, 18.96, 18.100, 18.102, 18.106, 18.108, 18.114, 18.120, 18.150, and
18.164. The proposal, as modified by the staff recommendations, complies with
these criteria as described below.
1. Chapter 18.62 General Commercial District
Section 18.62.030 is satisfied because the proposed combination of
food and beverage/general retail sales is permitted in the C-G zone.
Other requirements of the zone are addressed in the applicant's
statement (p. III-1).
2. Chapter 18.80 Planned Development
The majority of the approval criteria in this chapter refer to other
portions of the Code which are addressed elsewhere in this report.
The criteria that require an amendment of the proposal relate to
tree preservation and screening (Section 18.80.120 A. 3.). The
nature of the development will require a substantial amount of tree
removal. Once additional trees are preserved or planted as
recommended in the staff report, these criteria will be-satisfied.
3. Chapter 18.90 Environmental Performance Standards
The application complies with this chapter as described in the
applicant's statement (p. III-16).
4. Chapter 18.96 Additional Yard Setback Requirements and Exceptions
This chapter is satisfied because the development provides the
required setback from SW Pacific Highway and Dartmouth Street.
5. Chapter 18.100 Landscaping and Screening
The proposed landscaping meets the general Code requirements.
Additional landscaping details to assure Code compliance, street
trees along SW Pacific Highway, and screening (as described in the
conditions of approval) must be provided to satisfy this chapter.
6. Chapter 18.102 Visual Clearance Areas
Compliance with the provisions of this chapter must be confirmed
during the review and approval of the final landscaping plan. The
conceptual plan indicates that trees and other plantings will be
located in vision clearance areas. The size and species of these
plantings must be selected and placed in a manner the provides
adequate visibility at the driveway entrances.
7. Chapter 18.106 Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 18.106.030 requires one parking space for every 400 square
feet of general retail floor area. This yields a parking
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requirement of 389 spaces. The site plan shows a total of 849
spaces.
Section 18.106.020 P. requires one bicycle parking space for every
15 required vehicle parking spaces. A total of 26 bicycle parking
spaces are required, and the applicant proposes providing 22.
The dimensional standards outlined in Section 18.106.050 are
satisfied. Subsection 18.106.050 J. states that access drives from
the street to off-street parking and loading areas "provide maximum
safety for pedestrian and vehicular traffic..." The proposed plan
creates a number of congested and potentially dangerous areas that
mix vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The recommended amendments in
the conditions of approval will satisfy this criterion.
The five loading spaces do not meet the code standard of eight
spaces for a facility of this size (Section 18.106.080). The plan
must be amended to include eight spaces or a separate variance
application must be approved.
8. Chapter 18.108 Access Egress and Circulation
The proposed access driveways meet the requirements of this chapter.
Also, the driveway locations are consistent with the access plan for
SW Dartmouth Street.
9. Chanter 18.114 Signs
The proposed wall signs conform with the applicable standards in
this chapter as noted in the applicant's statement (p. III-10).
10. Chante= 18.120 Site Development Review
As in the Planned Development chapter, this chapter calls for the
protection of existing trees (Section 18.120.180 A. 2. a.). The
existing site plan does not address this issue. It is acknowledged
-ha-- the majority of the trees on the site must be removed to
develop the property as it is designated in the Comprehensive Plan.
However, it does appear that greater attention can be paid to tree
preservation as recommended in this report.
As noted earlier, more attention needs to be given to screening to
=educe the significant impact of the building and parking area. The
amendments proposed for the site and landscaping plans will provide
the necessary additional level of screening required by the Code
(Sect'-on 18.120.080 A. 4.).
Pro,:--ding improved linkages to transit are required by Section
18._20.080 A. 12. and the amendments recommended in this report will
cornnl w_th this section.
11. Chanter 18.150 Tree Removal
in order to satisfy the criteria in Section 18.150.030, the
applicant must show how reasonable efforts are being made to
preserve trees on the site. In addition, to help compensate for the
visual impact of the trees removed, the applicant will be required
plant trees of an appropriate number and size as part of the
deve_onment.
12. Chanter 18.164 Street and Utility Improvement Standards
As conditioned by the Engineering Department, the standards of this
chapter will be satisfied.
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TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Minutes - December 6, 1993
1. CALL TO ORDER: President Fyre called the meeting to order at
7:30 PM. The meeting was held in the Tigard Civic Center -
Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Boulevard.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: President Fyre, Commissioners De
Frang, Holland, Moore, Saxton,
Wilson, Schweitz.
.Absent: Commissioners Boone, Saporta.
Staff: Community Dev. Director Ed Murphy,
Senior Planner Dick Bewersdorff,
Senior Planner, Carol Landsman,
Planning Commission Secretary
Lorraine Campbell.
3. APPROVE MINUTES
• Commissioner Holland moved and Commissioner Schweitz seconded
to approve minutes of November 15, 1993. Motion carried by
majority of Commissioners present. Commissioners De Frang,
Fyre, Saxton and Wilson abstained.
• President Fyre introduced two new Commissioners, Ms. Carolyn
De Frang and Nick Wilson.
4. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
• There were no Planning Commission communications. Senior
Planner, Dick Bewersdorff, suggested that the order of the
agenda be reversed to allow for the shorter item to completed
first.
5.2 ADOPT DKS ROADWAY MASTER PLAN FOR DARTMOUTH STREET
• Senior Planner, Carol Landsman, gave background information on
Dartmouth Street. Carol said that a consultant, Randy McCort
of DKS Associates, was hired to develop a master plan for
Dartmouth Street. Carol said the plan is in the conceptual
stage and staff would like the Planning Commission's input
before they present it to the citizens and property owners for
review.
• Consultant Randy McCort, DKS Associates, 921 SW Washington
Street, Suite 612, Portland, Oregon 97205, referred to the
plans handed out at tonight's meeting and discussed the
( 20-year plan for Dartmouth Street. He said they have built
off of the Tigard Triangle analysis that has been conducted
over the last several months.
• Commissioner Holland asked if there was a proposed loop isle
between Costco's proposed main driveway and another driveway.
• Randy McCort responded that the intent of the loop isle was to
provide a facility that would act as a relief valve in the
case that that access control is provided.
• Commissioner Holland asked if there was going to be a
connection to SW 69th?
• Randy McCort said that SW 69th would have limited access with
the full access being provided at SW 70th.
• Senior Planner, Carol Landsman, said if the Commissioners have
comments they can share them with her at the next meeting and
she will discuss them with the consultant.
• President Fyre said he was having difficulty commenting when
he doesn't know what the Triangle Plan is going to be when it
is approved.
5.1 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SDR 93-0018/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW PDR 93-0010 COSTCO LOCATION: Southeast corner of
the intersection of SW Pacific Highway and Highway 217. (WCTM
1S1 36CD, tax lots 2200, 2300, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900,
3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900,
4000, 4100, 2S1 1BA, tax lot 200 and 2S1 1BB, tax lot 1201).
A request for Site Development Review/Planned Development
approval to allow construction of a 155,415 square foot
commercial wholesale retail building. rDPLICABLE APPROVAL
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.32, 18.62,
18.80, 18.90, 18.100, 18.102, 18.106, 18.108, 18.114, 18.116,
18.120, 18.150, and 18.164. ZONE: C-G(PD) (General
Commercial, Planned Development) The C-G zoning designation
allows public agency and administrative services, public
support facilities, professional and administrative services,
financial, insurance, and real estate services, business
support services, and eating and drinking establishments among
other uses.
• Senior Planner, Dick Bewersdorff, reviewed the staff report
and the pertinent background information on the request for
Site Development Review and Planned Development Review. He
discussed the major issues and addressed conditions of
approval.
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APPLICANT'S PRESENTATION
• Mr. Jack Frank, Director of Development, Price Costco Inc.,
14040 221st Avenue, NE, Woodinville, Washington 98072, gave
background information on Price Costco and introduced
associates Hal Keever, Project Manager; Rick Martin,
Project Engineer and Mike Smith, Landscape Architect. Also
available for further comment were Mitchell Smith of Mulvaney
Lee Architects; Gary Katsion, Traffic Engineer, Kittelson &
Associates; Jeffrey H. Keeney, counsel, Tonkon Torp.
• President Fyre said he would like Mr. Keever to address
staff's concerns as that is what the Commissioners will be
deliberating on tonight.
• Mr. Hal Keever, Project Manager W & H Pacific, 8405 SW Nimbus
Avenue, Beaverton, Oregon, referred to the staff report and
said there were some inconsistencies that he was concerned
about. Mr. Keever went over the issues of his approval and
disapproval with the staff report.
• Mr. Gary Katsion, Kittelson & Associates, 610 SW Alder, Ste.
700, Portland, Oregon 97205, spoke about the traffic issues.
• Commissioner De Frang asked if Costco would be installing
speed bumps.
• Hal Keever said that it would be a problem to put in speed
bumps as some of the parking area would be where large carts
are pushed and it would be too hard to maneuver the large
carts over the speed bumps.
PUBLIC HEARING
• Mr. Gordon S. Martin, 12265 SW 72nd Avenue, Tigard, Oregon
97223, handed out a letter from his father Gordon R. Martin.
Mr. Martin said that his family is in favor of the Costco
development but would like to see the intersection at
Dartmouth and 99W improved before Costco is built.
APPLICANT'S REBUTTAL
• Mr. Jack Frank addressed the Dartmouth-99W intersection issue
said the traffic analysis was very thorough and in accordance
with city and state guidelines. Jack Frank said that Price
Costco, as a condition of approval, is willing to participate
in half the cost of a future traffic signal at the southerly
driveway on Dartmouth.
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/ • Mr. Hal Keever further discussed the redesign of the northeast
l_ corner of the parking lot.
• Commissioner Wilson said he was concerned about the severity
of the 60' fall in grading.
• Hal Keever discussed how they had tried to preserve the
vegetation and that the remaining 12+ acres to the south will
be untouched and left in its natural state.
• Commissioner Wilson asked how Costco arrived at its number of
849 parking spaces.
• Hal Keever responded that they are asking for more than the
minimum spaces normally required as Costco shoppers are
usually in the store for a longer time period.
• Commissioner Wilson asked how the Tigard Costco relates in
size to the Aloha or Tualatin stores.
• Hal Keever said this will be the largest Costco in Oregon.
• Director of Community Development, Mr. Ed Murphy, discussed
Condition No. 6, traffic signals and the widening of Dartmouth
Street. Discussion followed.
• President Fyre wanted to clarify for the applicant that they
waive any future right to participate in an LID that would
take place.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
• Comanissioner Moore wanted to go over staff recommendations on
item 22. Discussion ensued on staff's recommendations.
• Commissioner Saxton said that if the parking is oriented as
shown in the applicant's drawing, the cars will have to slow
down to turn into the aisles.
• Commissioner Moore said he agrees with the applicant and that
the shrubs are not needed.
• Commissioner Schweitz said his concern with the carts is that
a reasonable place is provided to leave them in order to
reduce people running back to the building with them. He said
the shorter the aisles, the easier it will be for the traffic.
He was not in favor of the shrubs.
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• Commissioner Holland was concerned about cars stacking up in
order to get into the parking lot. He said he favored the
city's plan.
• Commissioner Wilson said he also favors the applicant's plan
regarding the parking lot.
• Commissioner De Frang says she sees problems with congestion
and would like to see speed bumps installed so that traffic
could be slowed down.
• Commissioner Saxton says he does not favor the shrubs
installed and is concerned about Condition 25. Discussion
followed.
• President Fyre said he liked the layout of the applicant's
parking lot. He said he is in agreement with what has been
said already and wants to see the billboard removed.
• Commissioner Moore moved to approve Site Development Review
SDR 93-0018/Planned Development Review PDR 93-0010 Costco with
the following changes:
22. b. Delete.
® d. Sidewalk widths that will have a minimum amount
of usable width of 8 feet, with cars parked adjacent to
building.
e. Raised crosswalks to delineate pedestrian
crossings or as otherwise approved by the Planning Director.
f. Delete.
i. Delete.
j. Revise and approve by staff.
k. Revise and approve by staff.
M. Strike sentence, "Also, a landscaped area for
shrubs, etc. shall be provided on the east and north building
faces."
n. Add: "Said trees shall be documented by an
arborist to be of a species and size to reach 35 percent of the
parking stalls coverage within 20 years."
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Billboard shall be removed. Motion seconded by
Commissioner Saxton. Motion carried unanimously Commissioners
present.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM.
Lorraine Campbell
Planning Commission Secretary
ATTEST:
President Fyre
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Tree Survey and Analysis Statement
Costco Tigard
W&H Pacific performed a survey and inventory of the existing trees larger than 6" caliper
located within the proposed Costco Tigard site boundries. This effort was in response to the City
of Tigard's Development Code Chapter 18.80.
For each tree with a minimum 6" caliper, a field notation of tree species, approximate size and
general location was made. The survey revealed a great diversity of species type and size
throughout the residential side of the site. Once completed, each tree was evaluated for
"significant tree" status, depending upon the tree species type, size and age, and relative health
(resistance to disease and infestation).
Of all the existing trees inventoried, three appeared to qualify as significant. Each exhibited
significant size and stature for their particular species, and appeared to be in relatively good
health. Two trees exhibiting such qualities include a 42" and 36" Oregon Oak, both located in
the roadway loop planting area at the end of the roadway. A third significant tree is a 24" Tulip
Tree in the front yard of one of the east roadway residences.
Given the locations of the significant trees, the location of the proposed building, and the extent
of the proposed rough grading necessary to accomodate the building and parking configuration,
presevating the three significant trees appears to be impossible. (Please refer to the Grading Plan).
However, Costco recognizes that numerous other existing trees within the site have an aesthetic
value and would add considerably to the built landscape appearance if relocated from their
present locations. Some trees are suitable for transplanting on the site after grading has taken
place. There may be opportunities to move them from present non-compatible locations to areas
where they could be prominantly displayed and allowed to thrive and fluorish.
Following is a listing of existing trees that have some potential for being relocated;
6" Comus florida Flowering Dogwood
6" Prunus spp. Dwarf Flowering Cherry
8" Quercus gatryana Oregon Oak
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIGARD AND THE
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT FOR
DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO TERRITORY
WITHIN THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
This Agreement is made and entered into by the City of Tigard,
an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard") and the
Tigard Water District, a domestic water supply district existing
under ORS Ch. 264, (hereinafter "District"). Tigard and District
are jointly referred to herein as "the Parties." Unless
identified as "original," District refers to the remnant district.
RECITALS:
1. The cities of.Tigard, King City and Durham .(collectively
the "Cities") withdrew from the original District effective July 1,
1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the 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 as it existed on June 30, 1993,
(original 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
original District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a major
portion of the original District's infrastructure pursuant to ORS
222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to smaller portions of
the original District's infrastructure. Furthermore pursuant to
ORS 222.550, should the District dissolve, Tigard will be in a
position to obtain all of the 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 original District, Tigard is creating a city
water department.
5. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest if King City, Durham and the District were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department. Tigard will receive revenue
from water users in Tigard, King City, Durham, and the District,
and with that revenue Tigard will provide the funds to pay for
expenses incurred in providing water service.
6. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest to share authority for decision-making regarding the long-
term water supply and capital improvement planning to serve
present and future water customers of the original District.
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7. The Parties shall continue to prepare independent tax
coordination plans.
8. Tigard and the District acknowledge that they have
authority to enter into this Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant
to the powers contained in Tigard-s Charter, ORS 264.210 and ORS
190.010.
NOW, THEREFORE, the premises being in general as stated in the
foregoing recitals, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto
as follows:
1. Mission Statement.
The cities withdrew from the original District with intent to
take a more active role in planning and operating a domestic water
supply system for the Southeast Washington County area in order to
provide the residents of that area with the highest quality water
service at the lowest possible cost. In keeping with that
intention, the Parties to this Intergovernmental Agreement commit
to working together to provide all of the residents and undeveloped
property in the original District with a clean, economical water
supply. The Parties further commit to working together and with
other agencies and jurisdictions in a cooperative effort to plan
for the future long term water supply needs of the area.
2. Definitions.
3. 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 five years prior to the
effective date of termination. Tigard recognizes that by this
Agreement, it is assuming the responsibility to provide water to
the inhabitants of the District for the duration of this Agreement
unless a reasonable alternative domestic water supply is available
to the District and the Agreement is terminated.
4. Intergovernmental Water Board.
A. Tigard will establish an Intergovernmental Water Board
(IWB). The Intergovernmental Water Board will consist of five
members. Members of the Board will be appointed by the respective
governing bodies as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
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At Large - One Member selected by a majority vote of the
other Members
B. Intergovernmental Water Board Terms.
(1) Initially, three Board members shall be appointed for a
term of three years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31,
1996) and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995).
There shall be a drawing of lots to determine which Board
members will serve'two years and which will serve three
years. Thereafter, Board members shall have two year
terms.
(2) Board members shall be appointed in December for the
following two year term. Each term will begin on January
1. Each term will end on December 31 and each Board
member shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
Vacancies may be filled in the same manner as a regular
appointment.
(3) Board members shall be an elected official serving on the
respective governing body except for that member
selected by a majority vote of the other members. Each
respective governing body may appoint an alternate to
attend meetings in the place of a regularly appointed
Board member. The alternate shall be appointed in the
same manner and must meet the same qualifications as the
regularly appointed Board member.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Intergovernmental Water 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 at least three (3) votes;
including abstentions.
E. The Intergovernmental Water Board will make
recommendations to the Tigard City Council on water service issues
and will have the following responsibilities:
(1) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(2) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
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(3) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
(4) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(5) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(6) to study and make recommendations on Tigard's program for
providing insurance for system assets and operations.
(7) 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.
(8) to work with other agencies and jurisdictions in a
cooperative effort to plan for the future water supply
needs of the area.
(9) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Intergovernmental Water Board may feel to be
for the good of theL 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 Intergovernmental Water 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 material adverse effect upon the water
system and it is consistent with established policies of
the Tigard City Council.
(2) The Intergovernmental Water Board may not grant variances
relating to annexation of property, fire protection
requirements, cross-connection requirements, fees, rates
and charges.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (real, personal and intangible property) retained
by District as a result of the division of assets after withdrawal
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from the original District by the Cities shall be utilized by
Tigard in order to provide water services to properties, residences
and businesses in the original District. The District's ownership
interest in the assets shall remain though the assets are being
utilized by Tigard, unless and until transferred to Tigard by
agreement or operation of law. Tigard will maintain and insure the
real and personal property assets it utilizes. The Parties agree
to execute all documents necessary to allow utilization of the
assets by Tigard. "Intangible property" includes but is not
limited to: moneys, checks, drafts, deposits, interest, dividends
and income.
Tigard agrees that it will maintain, preserve and keep
the assets it utilizes in good repair and working order. Tigard
may appropriate from the water fund all moneys necessary to meet
this obligation.
Tigard shall keep the assets free of all levies, liens
and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement or
consented to by the governing body of the District in writing. The
Parties to this Agreement contemplate that the assets will be used
for a governmental or proprietary purpose by Tigard and, therefore,.
that the assets will be exempt from all property taxes.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the assets
are determined to be subject to taxation, Tigard shall pay when due
all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the assets. Tigard shall pay all gas,
water, steam, electricity, heat, power, telephone, utility and
other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use,
occupancy and upkeep of the assets. Where there is shared use of
the assets, these costs will be shared in an equitable manner.
Tigard shall maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the
assets against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered
by the standard extended coverage endorsement then in use in the
State of Oregon and any other risks reasonably required by District
in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the assets
and, (ii) liability insurance that protects District, including its
officers and commissioners, from liability arising from Tigard's
operation of the water supply system in an amount satisfactory to
District and (iii) worker's compensation insurance covering all
employees working on, in, near or about the assets as required
under the laws of the State of Oregon. Tigard shall furnish to
District, certificates evidencing such coverage. All such
insurance shall be with insurers that are authorized to issue such
insurance in the State of Oregon, shall name District as additional
insured and shall contain a provision to the effect that such
insurance shall not be canceled or modified materially and
adversely to the interest of District without first giving written
notice thereof to District at least ten (10) days in advance of
such cancellation or modification. All such casualty insurance
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shall contain a provision making any losses payable to Tigard and
District as their respective interests may appear. Tigard may meet
any of these requirements through a self-insurance program. Such
insurance requirements may be waived in writing by the governing
body of the District.
To the extent permitted by law, Tigard shall indemnify,
protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless District from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim and damage
whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in
connection therewith, including, without limitation, counsel fees
and expenses, penalties and interest arising out of or as the
result of the entering into of this Agreement, the ownership of any
asset or any accident in connection with the operation, use,
condition, possession, storage or return of any asset resulting in
damage to property or injury to or death to any person; provided,
however, that Tigard shall not be deemed to be indemnifying
District for claims arising from its own conduct. The
indemnification arising under this paragraph shall continue in full
force and effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement
for any reason.
B. The fees, rates and charges charged by Tigard for
providing water services to properties, residences and businesses
in District shall be the same as those charged within Tigard.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may impose higher fees, rates
and charges for providing water service to properties, 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 fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service
shall be reviewed by the Intergovernmental Water Board prior to
taking effect and shall be limited to covering the actual
additional costs of providing such service. When higher fees,
rates and charges are imposed, they shall be consistently applied
in both Tigard and the remainder of the original District, except
that at the request of the District, Tigard will collect on behalf
of the District additional charges imposed by the District on
District customers.
C. Assets/Revenues.
(1) Assets and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose.
(2) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Tigard as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Tigard which were previously
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be used solely for system capital improvement by
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Tigard in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(3) Those assets (moneys) retained by the District as a
result of the division of assets after withdrawal from
the original District by Tigard, which are being utilized
by Tigard pursuant to Section 5.A. and which are
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be utilized by Tigard solely for system capital
improvement in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of the
Cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. The Parties agree
that Tigard should collect the system development charges
imposed by the District until such time as Tigard imposes
its own charge.
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) (a) Capital projects shall be implemented in accord with
a long-range capital improvement program supported by
sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
(b) The capital improvement program must be approved by
the governing bodies of one less than the number of
jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the water
system. A governing body may not unreasonably withhold
consent if the program is supported by sound engineering
analysis, is in the best interests of water customers
within the original District and consistent with the goal
of working together to provide all of the residents and
property in the original District with a clean,
economical water supply. If a proposed capital
improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the District a
proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later than June 30,
1994 for consideration by the Cities and the District.
The capital projects in the District's Capital
Improvement Plan dated , will be
included in the long-range capital improvement program,
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if approved by the governing bodies of one less than the
number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in
the water system.
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
whether a capital improvement qualifies as (i) a water
main, service installation, structure, facility,
improvement or other property necessary for the operation
of the City of Tigard's water supply system (hereinafter
referred to as "system assets"), or (ii) not necessary
for the operation of the City of Tigard's water supply
system (hereinafter referred to as "other assets").
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the
original District, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water
supply contracts must be approved by the governing bodies of one
less than the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest
in the water system.
F. The District shall receive an annual rebate equal to 1%
of the previous year's water sale revenue within the District for
District expenses. In addition, Tigard will appropriate and
deliver $ from its initial (1/94 to 6/94) water fund
budget for District operating expenses for the period from January
1, 1994 through June 30, 1995.
G. Ownership Rights.
(1) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section S.D. to
be "other assets" shall become the property of the
jurisdiction in which the improvement is located. For
capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "system assets," the Cities and the District each
shall have a proportionate interest in such "system
asset" capital improvement's depreciated value. The
depreciated value shall be based upon the useful life of
the capital improvement under generally accepted
accounting principles using a straight line method of
depreciation. The Cities' and the District's
proportionate interest in such "system asset" capital
improvement's depreciated value shall be determined based
upon the following formula:
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest = (A + B + C)/3
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A = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Consumption in
original District
B = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Real Market
Value in original District
C = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Meters in
original District
(2) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of such system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard may
terminate such jurisdiction's rights in the system asset
capital improvement by payment of a sum equal to the
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the depreciated
value of such system asset.
(3) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
serving the original District is an integrated system.
To the extent that either Party should terminate this
Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other
and to enter into such agreements necessary for the
continued reasonable operation of the resulting water
systems.
H. Accounting
(1) 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. Tigard shall
use generally accepted accounting principles applicable
to utility enterprises for the recording and identifying
of all revenues and expenditures made for the water
system. The Intergovernmental Water Board shall review
such allocation and methodology.
(2) The accounting method used by Tigard shall, to the extent
possible, document the use of assets by Tigard for non-
water system activities. Use of assets by Tigard for
non-water activities shall be funded from resources other
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d than the water fund.
I. The Parties to this Agreement shall not have the right to
transfer ownership of or remove system assets or any interest
therein received or kept as a result of the Cities' withdrawal from
the original District or any interest in system assets acquired
during the term of this Agreement without written consent of the
other Party. Neither the benefits received by the District nor the
obligations incurred under the terms of this Agreement are
assignable or in any manner transferrable by the District without
the written consent of the City.
J. No part of this Agreement shall be interpreted as a
waiver of either Party's statutory rights upon annexation of
territory.
6. Indebtedness.
A. Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt, if any, acquired or retained as a result of the
Cities' withdrawal from the original District.
B. Tigard may incur, without the consent of the District,
debt relating to the water supply system, provided payment of the
debt is fee, rate or charge based. If the debt is to be paid for
by means other than fees, rates or charges, Tigard must have
approval and consent of the governing body of the District in
writing prior to incurring such debt. The District shall be liable
for its proportionate share of any debt for which it has given its
written approval and consent.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by either Party and
indebtedness remains under section 6.A. or has been incurred and
approved by the District in manner described in section 6.B.,
District shall either:
1. Pay in full, within 60 days of the effective date
of termination, its proportionate share of the
indebtedness; or
2. Pay annually its proportionate share of the
indebtedness as payment is due.
7. Services Provided By Tigard.
A. Tigard will provide water to properties and customers in
all jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally. The District
may not sell water provided through this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of Tigard.
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B. Tigard will provide equally and in a manner consistent
with the terms of this Agreement all services required for delivery
of potable domestic water to properties and customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
District, including but not limited to system repair and
maintenance, water distribution, new installations, system
upgrades, and billing functions. Tigard is under no obligation to
provide such water services to areas annexed to the District
subsequent to this Agreement.
C. District agrees that Tigard is empowered to use any right
of condemnation possessed by the District that is necessary to
provide water services consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
and will take any action necessary for Tigard to exercise that
right on the request of Tigard.
D. To the extent that such agreements or contracts are
transferrable, the District agrees to take the necessary action to
transfer its water supply agreements or contracts with the City of
Portland and the City of Lake Oswego to Tigard in order to
facilitate the provision of water services consistent with the
terms of this Agreement.
8. Rules and Regulations.
A. The Rules, Rates and Regulations for Water Service
Handbook, (November, 1992), adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
B. The Tigard City Council may modify, alter or repeal the
rules, rates and regulations in Exhibit "A." Rules and regulations
will be modified, altered or repealed only after the
Intergovernmental Water Board has had the opportunity to study the
proposed rules and regulations. The Intergovernmental Water Board
is empowered 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. The Parties
agree to comply with the rules and regulations currently in effect
and as hereafter adopted by the Tigard City Council, and water
service to the District shall be governed thereby.
9. Extension of Service.
A. Extension or modification of District's water distribution
system shall be done only with prior written approval of District.
Furthermore, Tigard will not make any extensions or service
connections within King City's or Durham's Urban Growth Boundary
without permission from the King City or Durham City Council.
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B. For the unincorporated area within the District, it is the
governing body of the District which, subject to the rules and
regulations specified in Section 8, has the authority to allow
connections to the water supply system.
C. Residents located within the District 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.
10. Employee 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.
11. Annual Meeting.
The governing bodies of the Parties to this Agreement shall
meet annually with the Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss and
consider issues related to this Agreement. The Intergovernmental
Water Board and the Tigard Water Department shall issue an annual
report on its activities to the Parties at this meeting.
12. 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. Attorney fees which are awarded
pursuant to this Section may not be paid from the fees, rates and
charges collected by Tigard for water services.
13. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
14. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each Party
shall enact a resolution ratifying the Agreement. This Agreement
may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
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15. Amendments.
Any amendment to this Agreement must be approved by the
governing bodies of the District and Tigard.
16. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 1994.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
Attest: By:
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, OREGON
Attest: By:
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIGARD AND THE
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT FOR
DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO TERRITORY
WITHIN THE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
This Agreement is made and entered into by the City of Tigard,
an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard") and the
Tigard Water District, a domestic water supply district existing
under ORS Ch. 264, (hereinafter "District"). Tigard and District
are jointly referred to herein as "the Parties." Unless
identified as "original," District refers to the remnant district.
RECITALS'
1. The cities of Tigard, King City and Durham (collectively
the "Cities") withdrew from the original District effective July 1,
1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the 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 as it existed on June 30, 1993,
(original 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
original District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a major.
portion of the original District's infrastructure pursuant to ORS
222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to smaller portions of
the original District's infrastructure. Furthermore pursuant to
ORS 222.550, should the District dissolve, Tigard will be in a
position to obtain all of the 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 original District, Tigard is creating a city
water department.
5. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest if King City, Durham and the District were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department. Tigard will receive revenue
from water users in Tigard, King City, Durham, and the District,
and with that revenue Tigard will provide the funds to pay for
expenses incurred in providing water service.
6. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest to share authority for decision-making regarding the long-
term water supply and capital improvement planning to serve
present and future water customers of the original District.
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7. The Parties shall continue to prepare independent tax
coordination plans.
8. Tigard and the District acknowledge that they have
authority to enter into this Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant
to the powers contained in Tigardfs Charter, ORS 264.210 and ORS
190.010.
NOW, THEREFORE, the premises being in general as stated in the
foregoing recitals, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto
as follows:
1. Mission Statement.
The Cities withdrew from the original District with intent to
take a more active role in planning and operating a domestic water
supply system for the Southeast Washington County area in order to
provide the residents of that area with the highest quality water
service at the lowest possible cost. In keeping with that
intention, the Parties to this Intergovernmental Agreement commit
to working together to provide all of the residents and undeveloped
property in the original District with a clean, economical water
supply. The Parties further commit to working together and with
other agencies and jurisdictions. in a cooperative effort to plan
for the future long term water supply needs of the area.
2. Definitions.
3. 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 five years prior to the
effective date of termination. Tigard recognizes that by this
Agreement, it is assuming the responsibility to provide water to
the inhabitants of the District for the duration of this Agreement
unless a reasonable alternative domestic water supply is available
to the District and the Agreement is terminated.
4. Intergovernmental Water Board.
A. Tigard will establish an Intergovernmental Water Board
(IWB). The Intergovernmental Water Board will consist of five
members. Members of the Board will be appointed by the respective
governing bodies as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
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At Large - One Member selected by a majority vote of the
Other Members
B. Intergovernmental Water Board Terms.
(1) Initially, three Board members shall be appointed for a
term of three years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31,
1996) and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995).
There shall be a drawing of lots to determine which Board
members will serve two years and which will serve three
years. Thereafter, Board members shall have two year
terms.
(2) Board members shall be appointed in December for the
following two year term. Each term will begin on January
1. Each term will end on December 31 and each Board
member shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
Vacancies may be filled in the same manner as a regular
appointment.
(3) Board members shall be an elected official serving on the
respective governing body except for that member
selected by a majority vote of the other members. Each
respective governing body may appoint an alternate to
attend meetings in the place of a regularly appointed
Board member. The alternate shall be appointed in the
same manner and must meet the same qualifications as the
regularly appointed Board member.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Intergovernmental Water 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 at least three (3) votes;
including abstentions.
E. The Intergovernmental Water Board will make
recommendations to the Tigard City Council on water service issues
and will have the following responsibilities:
(1) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(2) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
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(3) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
(4) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(5) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(6) to study and make recommendations on Tigard's program for
providing insurance for system assets and operations.
(7) 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.
(8) to work with other agencies and jurisdictions in a
cooperative effort to plan for the future water supply
needs of the area.
(9) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Intergovernmental Water 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 Intergovernmental Water 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 material adverse effect upon the water
system and it is consistent with established policies of
the Tigard City Council.
(2) The Intergovernmental Water Board may not grant variances
relating to annexation of property, fire protection
requirements, cross-connection requirements, fees, rates
and charges.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (real, personal and intangible property) retained
by District as a result of the division of assets after withdrawal
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from the original District by the Cities shall be utilized by
/ Tigard in order to provide water services to properties, residences
and businesses in the original District. The -Dis
[District's] ownership interest in the assets shall remain though
the assets are being utilized by Tigard, unless and until
transferred to Tigard by agreement or operation of law. Tigard
will maintain and insure the real and personal property assets it
utilizes. The Parties agree to execute all documents necessary to
allow utilization of the assets by Tigard. "Intangible property"
includes but is not limited to: moneys, checks, drafts, deposits,
interest, dividends and income.
Tigard agrees that it will maintain, preserve and keep
the assets it utilizes in good repair and working order.<To the
extent that there ±9 a shared ese ef an asset, the ebligatlens ef
-snared--I- equable-Manner. Distriet shall
aditlens to the s=sets it lees -net ese.~,- [Tigard may appropriate
from the water fund all moneys necessary to meet this obligation.]
Tigard shall keep the assets free of all levies, liens
and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement or
consented to by the governing body of the District in writing. The
Parties to this Agreement contemplate that the assets will be used
for a governmental or proprietary purpose by Tigard and, therefore,
that the assets will be exempt from all property taxes.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the assets
are determined to be subject to taxation, Tigard shall pay when due
all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the assets. Tigard shall pay all gas,
water, steam, electricity, heat, power, telephone, utility and
other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use,
occupancy and upkeep of the assets. Where there is shared use of
the assets, these costs will be shared in an equitable manner.
Tigard shall maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the
assets against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered
by the standard extended coverage endorsement then in use in the
State of Oregon and any other risks reasonably required by District
in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the assets
and, (ii) liability insurance that protects District, including its
officers and commissioners, from liability arising from Tigard's
operation of the water supply system in an amount satisfactory to
District and (iii) worker's compensation insurance covering all
employees working on, in, near or about the assets as required
under the laws of the State of Oregon. Tigard shall furnish to
District, certificates evidencing such coverage. All such
insurance shall be with insurers that are authorized to issue such
insurance in the State of Oregon, shall name District as additional
insured and shall contain a provision to the effect that such
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insurance shall not be canceled or modified materially and
adversely to the interest of District without first giving written
notice thereof to District at least ten (10) days in advance of
such cancellation or modification. All such casualty insurance
shall contain a provision making any losses payable to Tigard and
District as their respective interests may appear. Tigard may meet
any of these requirements through a self-insurance program. Such
insurance requirements may be waived in writing by the governing
body of the District.
To the extent permitted by law, Tigard shall indemnify,
protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless District from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim and damage
whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in
connection therewith, including, without limitation, counsel fees
and expenses, penalties and interest arising out of or as the
result of the entering into of this Agreement, the ownership of any
asset or any accident in connection with the operation, use,
condition, possession, storage or return of any asset resulting in
damage to property or injury to or death to any person; provided,
however, that Tigard shall not be deemed to be indemnifying
District for claims arising from its own conduct. The
indemnification arising under this paragraph shall continue in full
force and effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement
for any reason.
B. The fees, rates and charges charged by Tigard for
providing water services to properties, residences and businesses
in District shall be the same as those charged within Tigard.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may impose higher fees, rates
and charges for providing water service to properties, 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 fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service
shall be reviewed by the Intergovernmental Water Board prior to
taking effect and shall be limited to covering the actual
additional costs of providing such service. When higher fees,
rates and charges are imposed, they shall be consistently applied
in both Tigard and the remainder of the original District, except
that at the request of the District, Tigard will collect on behalf
of the District additional charges imposed by the District on
District customers.
C. Assets/Revenues.
(1) Assets and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose.
(2) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Tigard as a result
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of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Tigard which were previously
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be used solely for system capital improvement by
Tigard in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(3) Those assets (moneys) retained by the District as a
result of the division of assets after withdrawal from
the original District by Tigard, which are being utilized
by Tigard pursuant to Section 5.A. and which are
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be utilized by Tigard solely for system capital
improvement in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of the
cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. [The Parties agree
that Tigard should collect the system development charges
imposed by the District until such time as Tigard imposes
its own charge.]
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) [(a)] Capital projects shall be implemented in accord
~t with a long-range capital improvement program supported
by sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
[(b)] The capital improvement program must be
approved by the governing bodies of one less than the
number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in
the water system. [A governing body may not unreasonably
withhold consent if the program is supported by sound
engineering analysis, is in the best interests of water
customers within the original District and consistent
with the goal of working together to provide all of the
residents and property in the original District with a
clean, economical water supply. If a proposed capital
improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the District a
proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later than June 30,
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1994 for consideration by the cities and the District.]
The capital projects in the District's Capital
Improvement Plan dated , will be
included in the long--range capital improvement program,
if approved by the governing bodies of one less than the
number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in
the water system.
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
whether a capital improvement qualifies as (i) a water
main, service installation, structure, facility, °
improvement or other property necessary for the operation
of the City of Tigard's water supply system (hereinafter
referred to as "system assets"), or (ii) not necessary
for the operation of the City of Tigard's water supply
system (hereinafter referred to as "other assets").
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the
original District, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water
supply contracts must be approved by the governing bodies of one
less than the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest
in the water system.
F. The District shall receive an annual rebate equal to it
of the previous year's water sale revenue within the District for
District expenses. [In addition, Tigard will appropriate and
deliver $ from its initial (1/94 to 6/94) water fund
budget for District operating expenses for the period from January
1, 1994 through June 30, 1995.]
G. Ownership Rights.
(1) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "other assets" shall become the property of the
jurisdiction in which the improvement is located. For
capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section S.D. to
be "system assets," <4q-ga3d>- [the Cities] and the
District each shall have a proportionate interest in such
<eapltal: Iyapi-evement. Tigard may terminate stieh rights by
payment -ef-a stim-equal to-the-H i t • - interest the
Ekent. The ["system asset" capital
improvement's depreciated value. The depreciated value]
shall be based upon the useful life of the capital
improvement under generally accepted accounting
principles using a straight line method of depreciation.
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Tlejard=s?- [The Cities'] and the District's proportionate
interest in [such 11system assety$
capital improvement's depreciated value] shall be
determined based upon the following formula:
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest = [(]A + B + C<-
-3-> /3]
A = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Consumption
in original District
B = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Real Market
Value in original District
C = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Meters in
original District
[(2) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of such system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard may
terminate such jurisdiction's rights in the system asset
capital improvement by payment of a sum equal to the
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the depreciated
value of such system asset.
(3) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
serving the original District is an integrated system.
To the extent that either Party should terminate this
Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other
and to enter into such agreements necessary for the
continued reasonable operation of the resulting water
systems.
H. Accounting]
H3->[(1)] 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
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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. Tigard shall
use generally accepted accounting principles
applicable to utility enterprises for the recording
and identifying of all revenues and expenditures
made for the water system. The Intergovernmental
Water Board shall review such allocation and
methodology.
[(2) The accounting method used by Tigard shall, to the extent
possible, document the use of assets by Tigard for non-
water system activities. Use of assets by Tigard for
non-water activities shall be funded from resources other
than the water fund.]
1. The Parties to this Agreement shall not have the right to
transfer ownership of or remove system assets or any interest
therein received or kept as a result of the Cities, withdrawal from
the original District or any interest in system assets acquired
during the term of this Agreement without written consent of the
other Party. Neither. the benefits received by the District nor the
obligations incurred under the terms of this Agreement are
assignable or in any manner transferrable by the District without
the written consent of the City.
J. No part of this Agreement shall be interpreted as a
waiver of. either Party's statutory rights upon annexation of
territory.
6. Indebtedness.
A. Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt; if any, acquired or retained as a result of the
Cities' withdrawal from the original District.
B. Tigard may incur, without the consent of the District,
debt relating to the water supply system, provided payment of the
debt is fee, rate or charge based. If the debt is to be paid for
by means other than fees, rates or charges, Tigard must have
approval and consent of the governing body of the District in
writing prior to incurring such debt. The District shall be liable
for its proportionate share of any debt for which it has given its
written approval and consent.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by either Party and
indebtedness remains under Section 6.A. or has been incurred and
approved by the District in manner described in Section 6.B.,
District shall either:
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1. Pay in full, within 60 days of the effective date
of termination, its proportionate share of the
indebtedness; or
2. Pay annually its proportionate share of the
indebtedness as payment is due.
7. Services Provided By Tigard.
A. Tigard will provide water to properties and customers in
all jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally. The District
may not sell water provided through this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of Tigard.
B. Tigard will provide equally and in a manner consistent
with the terms of this Agreement all services required for delivery
of potable domestic water to properties and customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
District, including but not limited to system repair and
maintenance, water distribution, new installations, system .
upgrades, and billing functions. Tigard is under no obligation to
provide such water services to areas annexed to the District
subsequent to this Agreement.
C. District agrees that Tigard is empowered to use any right
of condemnation possessed by the District that is necessary to
provide water services consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
and will take any action necessary for Tigard to exercise that
right on the request of Tigard.
D. To the extent that such agreements or contracts are
transferrable, the District agrees to take the necessary action to
transfer its water supply agreements or contracts with the City of
Portland and the City of Lake Oswego to Tigard in order to
facilitate the provision of water services consistent with the
terms of this Agreement.
8. Rules and Regulations.
A. The Rules Rates and Regulations for Water Service
Handbook, (November, 1992), adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
B. The Tigard City Council may modify, alter or repeal the
rules, rates and regulations in Exhibit "A." Rules and regulations
will be modified, altered or repealed only after the
Intergovernmental Water Board has had the opportunity to study the
proposed rules and regulations. The Intergovernmental Water Board
is empowered to make a continuing review of any and all rules and
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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. The Parties
agree to comply with the rules and regulations currently in effect
and as hereafter adopted by the Tigard City Council, and water
service to the District shall be governed thereby.
9. Extension of Service.
A. Extension or modification of District's water distribution
system shall be done only with prior written approval of District.
Furthermore, Tigard will not make any extensions or service
connections within King City's or Durham's Urban Growth Boundary
without permission from the King City or Durham City Council.
B. For the unincorporated area within the District, it is the
governing body of the District which, subject to the rules and
regulations specified in Section 8, has the authority to allow
connections to the water supply system.
C. Residents located within the District 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.
10. Employee 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.
11. Annual Meeting.
The governing bodies of the Parties to this Agreement shall
meet annually with the Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss and
consider issues related to this Agreement. The Intergovernmental
Water Board and the Tigard Water Department shall issue an annual
report on its activities to the Parties at this meeting.
12. 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. Attorney fees which are awarded
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pursuant to this Section may not be paid from the fees, rates and
charges collected by Tigard for water services.
13. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
14. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each Party
shall enact a resolution ratifying the Agreement. This Agreement
may be simultaneously 'executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
15. Amendments.
Any amendment to this Agreement must be approved by the
governing bodies of the District and Tigard.
16. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 1994.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
` Attest: By:
TIGARD WATER DISTRICT, OREGON
Attest: By:
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TIGARD AND KING CITY
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO KING CITY
This Agreement is made and entered into by the cities of
Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard") and
King City, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "King
City"). Tigard and King City are jointly referred to herein as
"the Parties." Unless identified as "original," "District" refers
to the remnant Tigard Water District.
RECITALS:
1. The cities of Tigard, King City and Durham (collectively
the "Cities") withdrew from the original District effective July 1,
1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the 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 as it existed on June 30, 1993,
(original 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
original District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a major
portion of the original District's infrastructure pursuant to ORS
222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to smaller portions of
the original District's infrastructure. Furthermore pursuant to
ORS 222.550, should the District dissolve, Tigard will be in a
position to obtain all of the 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 original District, Tigard is creating a city
water department.
5. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest if King City, Durham and the District were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department. Tigard will receive revenue
from water users in Tigard, King City, Durham, and the District,
and with that revenue Tigard will provide the funds to pay for
expenses incurred in providing water service.
6. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest to share authority for decision-making regarding the long-
term water supply and capital improvement planning to serve
present and future water customers of the original District.
7. The Parties shall continue to prepare independent tax
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coordination plans.
8. The Parties 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
foregoing recitals, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto
as follows:
1. Mission Statement.
The Cities withdrew from the original District with intent to
take a more active role in planning and operating a domestic water
supply system for the Southeast Washington County area in order to
provide the residents of that area with the highest quality water
service at the lowest possible cost. In keeping with that
intention, the Parties to this Intergovernmental Agreement commit
to working together to provide all of the residents and undeveloped
property in the original District with a clean, economical water
supply . The Parties further commit to working together and with
other agencies and jurisdictions in a cooperative effort to plan
for the future long term water supply needs of the area.
2. Definitions.
3. 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 five years prior to the
effective date of termination. Tigard recognizes that by this
Agreement, it is assuming the responsibility to provide water to
the inhabitants of King City for the duration of this Agreement
unless a reasonable alternative domestic water supply is available
to King City and the Agreement is terminated .
4. Intergovernmental Water Board.
A. Tigard will establish an Intergovernmental Water Board
(IWB). The Intergovernmental Water Board will consist of five
members. Members of the Board will be appointed by the respective
governing bodies as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
At Large - One Member selected by a majority vote of the
Other Members
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B. Intergovernmental Water Board Terms.
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(1) Initially, three Board members shall be appointed for a
term of three years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31,
1996) and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995).
There shall be a drawing of lots to determine which Board
members will serve two years and which will serve three
years. Thereafter, Board members shall have two year
terms.
(2) Board members shall be appointed in December for the
following two year term. Each term will begin on January
1. Each term will end on December 31 and each Board
member shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
Vacancies may be filled in the same manner as a regular
appointment.
(3) Board members shall be an elected official serving on the
respective governing body except for that member
selected by a majority vote of the other members. Each
respective governing body may appoint an alternate to
attend meetings in the place of a regularly appointed
Board member. The alternate shall be appointed in the
same manner and must meet the same qualifications as the
regularly appointed Board member.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Intergovernmental Water 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 at least three (3) votes;
including abstentions.
E. The Intergovernmental Water Board will make
recommendations to the Tigard City Council on water service issues
and will have the following responsibilities:
(1) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(2) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
(3) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
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(4) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(5) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(6) to study and make recommendations on Tigard's program for
providing insurance for system assets and operations.
(7) 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.
(8) to work with other agencies and jurisdictions in a
cooperative effort to plan for the future water supply
needs of the area.
(9) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Intergovernmental Water 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 Intergovernmental Water 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 material adverse effect upon the water
system and it is consistent with established policies of
the Tigard City Council.
(2) The Intergovernmental Water Board may not grant variances
relating to annexation of property, fire protection
requirements, cross-connection requirements, fees, rates
and charges.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (real, personal and intangible property) received
by King City as a result of the division of assets after withdrawal
from the original District by the Cities shall be utilized by
Tigard in order to provide water services to properties, residences
and businesses in King City. King City's ownership interest in the
assets shall remain though the assets are being utilized by Tigard,
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unless and until transferred to Tigard by agreement or operation of
law. Tigard will maintain and insure the real and personal
property assets it utilizes. The Parties agree to execute all
documents necessary to allow utilization of the assets by Tigard.
"Intangible property" includes but is not limited to: moneys,
checks, drafts, deposits, interest, dividends and income.
Tigard agrees that it will maintain, preserve and keep
the assets it utilizes in good repair and working order. Tigard
may appropriate from the water fund all moneys necessary to meet
this obligation.
Tigard shall keep the assets free of all levies, liens
and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement or
consented to by the governing body of King city in writing. The
Parties to this Agreement contemplate that the assets will be used
for a governmental or proprietary purpose by Tigard and, therefore,
that the assets will be exempt from all property taxes.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the assets
are determined to be subject'to taxation, Tigard shall pay when due
all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the assets. Tigard shall pay all gas,
water, steam, electricity, heat, power, telephone, utility and
other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use,
occupancy and upkeep of the assets. Where there is shared use of
the assets, these costs will be shared in an equitable manner.
Tigard shall maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the
assets against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered
by the standard extended coverage endorsement then in use in the
State of Oregon and any other risks reasonably required by King
City in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the
assets and, (ii) liability insurance that protects King City,
including its officers and employees, from liability arising from
Tigard's operation of the water supply system in an amount
satisfactory to King city and (iii) worker's compensation insurance
covering all employees working on, in, near or about the assets as
required under the laws of the State of Oregon. Tigard shall
furnish to King City, certificates evidencing such coverage. All
such insurance shall be with insurers that are authorized to issue
such insurance in the State of Oregon, shall name King City as
additional insured and shall contain a provision to the effect that
such insurance shall not be canceled or modified materially and
adversely to the interest of King City without first giving written
notice thereof to King City at least ten (10) days in advance of
such cancellation or modification. All such casualty insurance
shall contain a provision making any losses payable to Tigard and
King city as their respective interests may appear. Tigard may
meet any of these requirements through a self-insurance program.
Such insurance requirements may be waived in writing by the
governing body of King City.
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To the extent permitted by law, Tigard shall indemnify,
C protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless King City from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim and damage
whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in
connection therewith, including, without limitation, counsel fees
and expenses, penalties and interest arising out of or as the
result of the entering into of this Agreement, the ownership of any -
asset or any accident in connection with the operation, use,
condition, possession, storage or return of any asset resulting in
damage to property or injury to or death to any person; provided,
however, that Tigard shall not be deemed to be indemnifying King
City for claims arising from its own conduct. The indemnification
arising under this paragraph shall continue in full force and
effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any
reason.
B. The fees, rates and charges charged by Tigard for
providing water services to properties, residences and businesses
in King City shall be the same as those charged within Tigard.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may impose higher fees, rates
and charges for providing water service to properties, 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. t%ny
higher fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service
shall be reviewed by the Intergovernmental Water Board prior to
taking effect and shall be limited to covering the actual
additional costs of providing such service. When higher fees,
- rates and charges are imposed, they shall be consistently applied
in both Tigard and the remainder of the original District, except
that at the request of King City, Tigard will collect on behalf of
King city additional charges imposed by King City on King City
customers.
C. Assets/Revenues.
(1) Assets and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose.
(2) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Tigard as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Tigard which were previously
dedicated by the District.to system capital improvement
shall be used solely for system capital improvement by
Tigard in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(3) Those assets (moneys) transferred to King City as a
result of the division of assets after withdrawal from
the original District by King City, which are being
utilized by Tigard pursuant to Section 5.A. and which are
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dedicated by King City to system capital improvement
r shall be utilized by Tigard solely for system capital
l improvement in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of the
Cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. The Parties agree
that Tigard should collect the system development charges
imposed by the District until such time as Tigard imposes
its own charge.
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) (a) Capital projects shall be implemented in accord with
a long-range capital improvement program supported by
sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
(b) The capital improvement program must be approved by
the governing bodies of one less than the number of
jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the water
system. A governing body may not unreasonably withhold
consent if the program is supported by sound engineering
analysis, is in the best interests of water customers
within the original District and consistent with the goal
of working together to provide all of the residents and
property in the original District with a clean,
economical water supply. If a proposed capital
improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the Cities and
the District a proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later
than June 30, 1994 for consideration by the cities and
the District. The capital projects in the District's
Capital Improvement Plan dated ,
will be included in the long-range capital improvement
program, if approved by the governing bodies of one less
than the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership
interest in the water system.
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
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King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
® whether a capital improvement qualifies as (i) a water
~i main, service installation, structure, facility,
improvement or other property necessary for the operation
of the City of Tigard's water supply system (hereinafter
referred to as "system assets"), or (ii) not necessary
for the operation of the City of Tigard's water supply
system (hereinafter referred to as "other assets").
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be"Entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the
original District, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water supply
contracts must be approved by the governing bodies of one less than
the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the
water system.
F. The City of King City shall receive an annual rebate
equal to 1% of the previous year's water sale revenue within the
City of King City for potable water supply related expenses.
G. ownership Rights.
(1) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "other assets" shall become the property of the
jurisdiction in which the improvement is located. For
capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "svstem assets," the Cities and the District each
shall have a proportionate interest in such "system
asset" capital improvement's depreciated value. The
depreciated value shall be based upon the useful life of
the capital improvement under generally accepted
accounting principles using a straight line method of
depreciation. The Cities' and the District's
proportionate interest in such "system asset" capital
improvement's depreciated value shall be determined based
upon the following formula:
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest = (A + B + C)/3
A = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Consumption in
original District
B = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Real Market
Value in original District
C = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Meters in
original District
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(2) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of such system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard may
terminate such jurisdiction's rights in the system asset
capital improvement by payment of a sum equal to the
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the depreciated
value of such system asset.
(3) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
serving the original District is an integrated system.
To the extent that either Party should terminate this
Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other
and to enter into such agreements necessary for the
continued reasonable operation of the resulting water
systems.
H. Accounting
(1) 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. Tigard shall
use generally accepted accounting principles applicable
to utility enterprises for the recording and identifying
of all revenues and expenditures made for the water
system. The Intergovernmental Water Board shall review
such allocation and methodology.
(2) The accounting method used by Tigard shall, to the extent
possible, document the use of assets by Tigard for non-
water system activities. Use of assets by Tigard for
non-water activities shall be funded from resources other
than the water fund.
I. The Parties to this Agreement shall not have the right to
transfer ownership of or remove system assets or any interest
therein received as a result of the Cities' withdrawal from the
original District or any interest in system assets acquired during
the term of this Agreement without written consent of the other
Party. Neither the benefits received by King City nor the
obligations incurred under the terms of this Agreement are
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assignable or in any manner transferrable by King City without the
written consent of Tigard.
J. No part of this Agreement shall be interpreted as a
waiver of either Party,'s statutory rights upon annexation of
territory.
6. Indebtedness.
A. Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt, if any, acquired as a result of withdrawal from
the original District.
B. Tigard may incur, without the consent of King City, debt
relating to the water supply system, provided payment of the debt
is fee, rate or charge based. If the debt is to be paid for by
means other than fees, rates or charges, Tigard must have approval
and consent of the governing body of King city in writing prior to
incurring such debt. King City shall be liable for its
proportionate share of any debt.for which it has given its written
approval and consent.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by either Party and
indebtedness remains under Section 6.A. or has been incurred and
approved by King city in manner described in Section 6.B., King
City shall either:
1. Pay in full, within 60 days of the effective date
of termination, its proportionate share of the
indebtedness; or
2. Pay annually its proportionate share of the
indebtedness as payment is due.
7. Services Provided By Tigard.
A. Tigard will provide water to properties and customers in
all jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally. King City may
not sell water provided through this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of Tigard.
B. Tigard will provide equally and in a manner consistent
with the terms of this Agreement all services required for delivery
of potable domestic water to properties and customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
District, including but not limited to system repair and
maintenance, water distribution, new installations, system
upgrades, and billing functions.
C. King City agrees that Tigard is empowered to use any
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right of condemnation possessed by King City that is necessary to
provide water services consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
and will take any action necessary for Tigard to exercise that
right on the request of Tigard.
8. Rules and Regulations.
A. The Rules Rates and Regulations for Water Service
Handbook, (November, 1992), adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
B. The Tigard City Council may modify, alter or repeal the
rules, rates and regulations in Exhibit "A." Rules and regulations
will be modified, altered or repealed only after the
Intergovernmental. Water Board has had the opportunity to study the
proposed rules and regulations. The Intergovernmental Water Board
is empowered 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. The Parties
agree to comply with the rules and regulations currently in effect
and as hereafter adopted by the Tigard City Council, and water
service to King City shall be governed thereby.
9. Extension of Service.
A. Extension or modification of King City's water
distribution system shall be done only with prior written approval
of King City. Furthermore, Tigard will not make any extensions or
service connections within King City's Urban Growth Boundary
without permission from the King City City Council.
B. No 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 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 Tigard.
10. Employee 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
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Agreement or by the provisions of ORS 236.605 to 236.650.
( 11. Annual Meeting.
The governing bodies of the Parties to this Agreement shall
meet annually with the Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss and
consider issues related to this Agreement. The Intergovernmental
Water Board and the Tigard Water Department shall issue an annual
report on its activities to the Parties at this meeting.
12. 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. Attorney fees which are awarded
pursuant to this Section may not be paid from the fees, rates and
charges collected by Tigard for water services.
13. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon..
14. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each Party
i- shall enact a resolution ratifying the Agreement. This Agreement
may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
15. Amendments.
Any amendment to this Agreement must be approved by the
governing bodies of King City and Tigard.
16. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 1994.
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INTERGOVERN74ENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TIGARD AND KING CITY
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO KING CITY
This Agreement is made and entered into by the cities of
Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard") and
King City, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "King
City"). Tigard and King City are jointly referred to herein as
"the Parties." Unless identified as "original," "District" refers
to the remnant Tigard Water District.
RECITALS'
1. The cities of Tigard, King City and Durham (collectively
the "Cities") withdrew from the original District effective July 1,
1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the 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 as it existed on June 30, 1993,
(original 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
original District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a major
portion of the original District's infrastructure pursuant to ORS
222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to smaller portions of
the original District's infrastructure. Furthermore pursuant to
ORS 222.550, should the District dissolve, Tigard will be in a
position to obtain all of the 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 original District, Tigard is creating a city
water department.
5. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest if King City, Durham and the District were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department. Tigard will receive revenue
from water users in Tigard, King City, Durham, and the District,
and with that revenue Tigard will provide the funds to pay for
expenses incurred in providing water service.
6. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest to share authority for decision-making regarding the long-
term water supply and capital improvement planning to serve
present and future water customers of the original District.
7. The Parties shall continue to prepare independent tax
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coordination plans.
8. The Parties 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
foregoing recitals, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto
as follows:
1. Mission Statement.
The Cities withdrew from the original District with intent to
take a more active role in planning and operating a domestic water
supply system for the Southeast Washington County area in order to
provide the residents of that area with the highest quality water
service at the lowest possible cost. In keeping with that
intention, the Parties to this Intergovernmental Agreement commit
to working together to provide all of the residents and undeveloped
property in the original District with a clean, economical water
supply . The Parties further commit to working together and with
other agencies and jurisdictions in a cooperative effort to plan
for the future long term water supply needs of the area.
2. Definitions.
3. 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 five years prior to the
effective date of termination. Tigard recognizes that by this
Agreement, it is assuming the responsibility to provide water to
the inhabitants of King City for the duration of this Agreement
unless a reasonable alternative domestic water supply is available
to King City and the Agreement is terminated .
4. Intergovernmental Water Board.
A. Tigard will establish an Intergovernmental Water Board
(IWB). The Intergovernmental Water Board will consist of five
members. Members of the Board will be appointed by the respective
governing bodies as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
At Large - One Member selected by a majority vote of the
Other Members
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B. Intergovernmental Water Board Terms.
(1) Initially, three Board members shall be appointed for a
term of three years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31,
1996) and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995).
There shall be a drawing of lots to determine which Board
members will serve two years and which will serve three
years. Thereafter, Board members shall have two year
terms.
(2) Board members shall be appointed in December for the
following two year term. Each term will begin on January
1. Each term will end on December 31 and each Board
member shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
Vacancies may be filled in the same manner as a regular
appointment.
(3) Board members shall be an elected official serving on the
respective governing body except for that member
selected by a majority vote of the other members. Each
respective governing body may appoint an alternate to
attend meetings in the place of a regularly appointed
Board member. The alternate shall be appointed in the
same manner and must meet the same qualifications as the
regularly appointed Board member.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Intergovernmental Water 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 at least three (3) votes;
including abstentions.
E. The Intergovernmental Water Board will make
recommendations to the Tigard City Council on water service issues
and will have the following responsibilities:
(1) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(2) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
(3) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
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(4) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(5) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(6) to study and make recommendations on Tigard's program for
providing insurance for system assets and operations.
(7) 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.
(8) to work with other agencies and jurisdictions in a
cooperative effort to plan for the future water supply
needs of the area.
(9) to make recommendations to the council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Intergovernmental Water 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 Intergovernmental Water 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 material adverse effect upon the water
system and it is consistent with established policies of
the Tigard City Council.
(2) The Intergovernmental Water Board may not grant variances
relating to annexation of property, fire protection
requirements, cross-connection requirements, fees, rates
and charges.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (real, personal and intangible property) received
by King City as a result of the division of assets after withdrawal
from the original District by the Cities shall be utilized by
Tigard in order to provide water services to properties, residences
and businesses in King City. King City's ownership interest in the
assets shall remain though the assets are being utilized by Tigard,
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unless and until transferred to Tigard by agreement or operation of
( law. Tigard will maintain and insure the real and personal
property assets it utilizes. The Parties agree to execute all
documents necessary to allow utilization of the assets by Tigard.
"Intangible property" includes but is not limited to: moneys,
checks, drafts, deposits, interest, dividends and income.
Tigard agrees that it will maintain, preserve and keep
the assets it utilizes in good repair and working order. <rRv-the
extent that heye-is--a shaved use-ef an asset the ebligatlens of
zhis- gveement a-e eea3-acrd eastts--ine ed-te meet these
ebligat-tens will be shaved in an equileable-maser. King
~i-..- te-the-assets it Bees-net u,se [Tigard may appropriate
from the water fund all moneys necessary to meet this obligation.]
Tigard shall keep the assets free of all levies, liens
and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement or
consented to by the governing body of King City in writing. The
Parties to this Agreement contemplate that the assets will be used
for a governmental or proprietary purpose by Tigard and, therefore,
that the assets will be exempt from all property taxes.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the assets
are determined to be subject to taxation, Tigard shall pay when due
all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the assets. Tigard shall pay all gas,
water, steam, electricity, heat, power, telephone, utility and
other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use,
occupancy and upkeep of the assets. Where there is shared use of
the assets, these costs will be shared in an equitable manner.
Tigard shall maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the
assets against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered
by the standard extended coverage endorsement then in use in the
State of Oregon and any other risks reasonably required by King
City in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the
assets and, (ii) liability insurance that protects King City,
including its officers and employees, from liability arising from
Tigard's operation of the water supply system in an amount
satisfactory to King City and (iii) worker's compensation insurance
covering all employees working on, in, near or about the assets as
required under the laws of the State of Oregon. Tigard shall
furnish to King City, certificates evidencing such coverage. All
such insurance shall be with insurers that are authorized to issue
such insurance in the State of Oregon, shall name King City as
additional insured and shall contain a provision to the effect that
such insurance shall not be canceled or modified materially and
adversely- to the interest of King City without first giving written
notice thereof to King City at least ten (10) days in advance of
such cancellation or modification. All such casualty insurance
shall contain a provision making any losses payable to Tigard and
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King City as their respective interests may appear. Tigard may
meet any of these requirements through a self-insurance program.
Such insurance requirements may be waived in writing by the
governing body of King City.
To the extent permitted by law, Tigard shall indemnify,
protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless King City from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim and damage
whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in
connection therewith, including, without limitation, counsel fees
and expenses, penalties and interest arising out of or as the
result of the entering into of this Agreement, the ownership of any
asset or any accident in connection with the operation, use,
condition, possession, storage or return of any asset resulting in
damage to property or injury to or death to any person; provided,
however, that Tigard shall not be deemed to be indemnifying King
City for claims arising from its own conduct. The indemnification
arising under this paragraph shall continue in full force and
effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any
reason.
B. The fees, rates and charges charged by Tigard for
providing water services to properties, residences and businesses
in King City shall be the same as those charged within Tigard.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may impose higher fees, rates
and charges for providing water service to properties, 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 fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service
shall be reviewed by the Intergovernmental Water Board prior to
taking effect and shall be limited to covering the actual
additional costs of providing such service. When higher fees,
rates and charges are imposed, they shall be consistently applied
in both Tigard and the remainder of the original District, except
that at the request of King City, Tigard will collect on behalf of
King City additional charges imposed by King City on King City
customers.
C. Assets/Revenues.
(1) Assets and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose.
(2) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Tigard as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Tigard which were previously
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be used solely for system capital improvement by
Tigard in accordance with subsection 5.D.
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(3) Those assets (moneys) transferred to King City as a
result of the division of assets after withdrawal from
the original District by King City, which are being
utilized by Tigard pursuant to Section 5.A. and which are
dedicated by King City to system capital improvement
shall be utilized by Tigard solely for system capital
improvement in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of the
Cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. [The Parties agree
that Tigard should collect the system development charges
imposed by the District until such time as Tigard imposes
its own charge.]
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) [(a)] Capital projects shall be implemented in accord
with a long-range capital improvement program supported
by sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
[(b)] The capital improvement program must be
approved by the governing bodies of one less than the
number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in
the water system. [A governing body may not unreasonably
withhold consent if the program is supported by sound
engineering analysis, is in the best interests of water
customers within the original District and consistent
with the goal of working together to provide all of the
residents and property in the original District with a
clean, economical water supply. If a proposed capital
improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the Cities and
the District a proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later
than June 30, 1994 for consideration by the Cities and
the District.] The capital projects in the Districtts
Capital Improvement Plan dated
will be included in the long-range capital improvement
program, if approved by the governing bodies of one less
than the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
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now
( interest in the water system.
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
whether a capital improvement qualifies as (i) a water
main, service installation, structure, facility,
improvement or other property necessary for the operation
of the City of Tigard's water supply system (hereinafter
referred to as "system assets"), or (ii) not necessary
for the operation of the City of Tigard's water supply
system (hereinafter referred to as "other assets").
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the
original District, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water supply
contracts must be approved by the governing bodies of one less than
the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the
water system.
F. The City of King City shall receive an annual rebate
equal to 1% of the previous year's water sale revenue within the
City of King city for potable water supply related expenses.
G. Ownership Rights.
(1) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "other assets" shall become the property of the
jurisdiction in which the improvement is located. For
capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "system assets," eTiqjard and King elty), [the Cities
and the District] each shall have a proportionate
interest in such
terminate ..h.. rights by payment of sum P_qe l to King
eityis-interest in the depree-rated value of the _ _i - ,
depreelatlen> ["system asset" capital improvement's
depreciated value. The depreciated value] shall be based
upon the useful life of the capital improvement under
generally accepted accounting principles using a straight
line method of depreciation.
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agreement with Tigard er If Tigard shetild deelde te
[The Cities' and the District's] proportionate interest
in <a-eapital- mprex~ t> [such "system asset" capital
improvement's depreciated value] shall be determined
based upon the following formula:
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Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest = [(]A + B + C*
A = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Consumption
in original District
B = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Real Market
Value in original District
C = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Meters in
original District
[(2) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of such system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard may
terminate such jurisdiction's rights in the system asset
capital improvement by payment of a sum equal to the
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the depreciated
value of such system asset.
(3) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
serving the original District is an integrated system.
To the extent that either Party should terminate this
Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other
and to enter into such agreements necessary for the
continued reasonable operation of the resulting water
systems.
H. Accounting]
<->[(1)] 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. Tigard shall
use generally accepted accounting principles
applicable to utility enterprises for the recording
and identifying of all revenues and expenditures
made for the water system. The Intergovernmental
Water Board shall review such allocation and
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/KING CITY - 9 (12/14/93)
( methodology.
[(2) The accounting method used by Tigard shall, to the extent
possible, document the use of assets by Tigard for non-
water system activities. Use of assets by Tigard for
non-water activities shall be funded from resources other
than the water fund.]
I. The Parties-to this Agreement shall not have the right to
transfer ownership of or remove system assets or any interest
therein received as a result of the cities' withdrawal from the
original District or any interest in system assets acquired during
the term of this Agreement without written consent of the other
Party. Neither the benefits received by King City nor the
obligations incurred under the terms of this Agreement are
assignable or in any manner transferrable by King City without the
written consent of Tigard.
J. No part of this Agreement shall be interpreted as a
waiver of either Party's statutory rights upon annexation of
territory.
6. Indebtedness.
A. Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt, if any, acquired as a result of withdrawal from
the original District.
B. Tigard may incur, without the consent of King City, debt
relating to the water supply system, provided payment of the debt
is fee, rate or charge based. If the debt is to be paid for by
means other than fees, rates or charges, Tigard must have approval
and consent of the governing body of King city in writing prior to
incurring such debt. King City shall be liable for its
proportionate share of any debt for which it has given its written
approval and consent.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by either Party and
indebtedness remains under Section 6.A. or has been incurred and
approved by King City in manner described in Section 6.B., King
City shall either:
1. Pay in full, within 60 days of the effective date
of termination, its proportionate share of the
indebtedness; or
2. Pay annually its proportionate share of the
indebtedness as payment is due.
7. Services Provided By Tigard.
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A. Tigard will provide water to properties and customers in
f all jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
l restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally. King City may
not sell water provided through this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of Tigard.
B. Tigard will provide equally and in a manner consistent
with the terms of this Agreement all services required for delivery
of potable domestic water to properties and customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
District, including but not limited to system repair and
maintenance, water distribution, new installations, system
upgrades, and billing functions.
C. King City agrees that Tigard is empowered to use any
right of condemnation possessed by King City that is necessary to
provide water services consistent with the terms of this Agreement,
and will take any action necessary for Tigard to exercise that
right on the request of Tigard.
8. Rules and Regulations.
A. The Rules Rates and Regulations for Water Service
Handbook, (November, 1992), adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
B. The Tigard City Council may modify, alter or repeal the
rules, rates and regulations in Exhibit "A." Rules and regulations
will be modified, altered or repealed only after the
Intergovernmental Water Board has had the opportunity to study the
proposed rules and regulations. The Intergovernmental Water Board
is empowered 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. The Parties
agree to comply with the rules and regulations currently in effect
and as hereafter adopted by the Tigard City Council, and water
service to King City shall be governed thereby.
9. Extension of Service.
A. Extension or modification of King City's water
distribution system shall be done only with prior written approval
of King City. Furthermore, Tigard will not make any extensions or
service connections within King City's Urban Growth Boundary
without permission from the King City City Council.
B. No development in an unincorporated area of the service
area will be required to annex to a city as a consequence of this
Agreement.
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C. Residents of King City shall not be responsible for any
t 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 Tigard.
10. Employee 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.
11. Annual Meeting.
The governing bodies of the Parties to this Agreement shall
meet annually with the Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss and
consider issues related to this Agreement. The Intergovernmental
Water Board and the Tigard Water Department shall issue an annual
report on its activities to the Parties at this meeting.
12. 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. Attorney fees which are awarded
pursuant to this Section may not be paid from the fees, rates and
charges collected by Tigard for water services.
13. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
14. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each Party
shall enact a resolution ratifying the Agreement. This Agreement
may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
15. Amendments.
Any amendment to this Agreement must be approved by the
governing bodies of King City and Tigard.
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16. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 1994.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
Attest: By:
CITY OF KING CITY, OREGON
Attest: By:
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TIGARD AND DURHAM
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO DURHAM
This Agreement is made and entered into by the cities of
Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard") and
Durham, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Durham").
Tigard and Durham are jointly referred to herein as "the Parties.,,
Unless identified as "original," "District" refers to the remnant
Tigard Water District.
RECITALS:
1. The cities of Tigard, King City and Durham (collectively
the "Cities") withdrew from the original District effective July 1,
1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the 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 as it existed on June 30, 1993,
(original 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
original District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a major
Aff portion of the original District's infrastructure pursuant to ORS
222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to smaller portions of
the original District's infrastructure. Furthermore pursuant to
ORS 222.550, should the District dissolve, Tigard will be in a
position to obtain-all of the 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 original District, Tigard is creating a city
water department.
5. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest if King City, Durham and the District were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department. Tigard will receive revenue
from water users in Tigard, King City, Durham, and the District,
and with that revenue Tigard will provide the funds to pay for
expenses incurred in providing water service.
6. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest to share authority for decision-making regarding the long-
term water supply and capital improvement planning to serve
present and future water customers of the original District.
7. The Parties shall continue to prepare independent tax
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
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i
coordination plans.
8. The Parties 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
foregoing recitals, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto
as follows:
1. Mission Statement.
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The Cities withdrew from the original District with intent to
take a more active role in planning and operating a domestic water
supply system for the Southeast Washington Coun*:y area in order to
provide the residents of that area with the highest quality water
service at the lowest possible cost. In keeping with that
intention, the Parties to this Intergovernmental Agreement commit
to working together to provide all of the residents and undeveloped
property in the original District with a clean, economical water
supply The Parties further commit to working together and with
other agencies and jurisdictions in a cooperative effort to plan
for the future long term water supply needs of the area.
2. Definitions.
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3. 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 five years prior to the
effective date of termination. Tigard recognizes that by this
Agreement, it is assuming the responsibility to provide water to
the inhabitants of Durham for the duration of this Agreement unless
a reasonable alternative domestic water supply is available to
Durham and the Agreement is terminated .
4. Intergovernmental Water Board.
A. Tigard will establish an Intergovernmental Water Board
(IWB). The Intergovernmental Water Board will consist of f ive
members. Members of the Board will be appointed by the respective
governing bodies as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One Member
Durham - One Member
District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
At Large - One Member selected by a majority vote of the
Other Members
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B. Intergovernmental Water Board Terms.
(1) Initially, three Board members shall be appointed for a
term of three years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31,
1996) and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995).
There shall be a drawing of lots to determine which Board
members will serve two years and which will serve three
years. Thereafter, Board members shall have two year
terms.
(2) Board members shall be appointed in December for the
following two year term. Each term will begin on January
1. Each term will end on December 31 and each Board
member shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
Vacancies may be filled in the same manner as a regular
appointment.
(3) Board members shall be an elected official serving on the
respective governing body except for that member
selected by a majority vote of the other members. Each
respective governing body may appoint an alternate to
attend meetings in the place of a regularly appointed
Board member. The alternate shall be appointed in the
same manner and must meet the same qualifications as the
regularly appointed Board member.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Intergovernmental Water 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 at least three (3) votes;
including abstentions.
E. The Intergovernmental Water Board will make
recommendations to the Tigard City Council on water service issues
and will have the following responsibilities :
(1) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(2) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
(3) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
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(4) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(5) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(6) to study and make recommendations on Tigard's program for
providing insurance for system assets and operations.
(7) 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.
(8) to work with other agencies and jurisdictions in a
cooperative effort to plan for the future water supply
needs of the area.
(9) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Intergovernmental Water 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 Intergovernmental Water 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 material adverse effect upon the water
system and it is consistent with established policies of
the Tigard City Council.
(2) The Intergovernmental Water Board may not grant variances
relating to annexation of property, fire protection
requirements, cross-connection requirements, fees, rates
and charges.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (real, personal and intangible property) received
by Durham as a result of the division of assets after withdrawal
from the original District by the Cities shall be utilized by
Tigard in order to provide water services to properties, residences
and businesses in Durham. Durham's ownership interest in the
assets shall remain though the assets are being utilized by Tigard,
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unless and until transferred to Tigard by agreement or operation of
law. Tigard will maintain and insure the real and personal
property assets it utilizes. The Parties agree to execute all
documents necessary to allow utilization of the assets by Tigard.
"Intangible property" includes but is not limited to: moneys,
checks, drafts, deposits, interest, dividends and income.
Tigard agrees that it will maintain, preserve and keep
the assets it utilizes in good repair and working order. Tigard
may appropriate from the water fund all moneys necessary to meet
this obligation.
Tigard shall keep the assets free of all levies, liens
and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement or
consented to by the governing body of Durham in writing. The
Parties to this Agreement contemplate that the assets will be used
for a governmental or proprietary purpose by Tigard and, therefore,
that the assets will be exempt from all property taxes.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the assets
are determined to be subject to taxation, Tigard shall pay when due
all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the assets. Tigard shall pay all gas,
water, steam, electricity, heat, power, telephone, utility and
other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use,
occupancy and upkeep of the assets. Where there is shared use of
the assets, these costs will be shared in an equitable manner.
Tigard shall maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the
assets against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered
by the standard-extended coverage endorsement then in use in the
State of Oregon and any other risks reasonably required by Durham
in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the assets
and, (ii) liability insurance that protects Durham, including its
officers and employees, from liability arising from Tigard's
operation of the water supply system in an amount satisfactory to
Durham and (iii) worker's compensation insurance covering all
employees working on, in, near or about the assets as required
under the laws of the State of Oregon. Tigard shall furnish to
Durham, certificates evidencing such coverage. All such insurance
shall be with insurers that are authorized to issue such insurance
in the State of Oregon, shall name Durham as additional insured and
shall contain a provision to the effect that such insurance shall
not be canceled or modified materially and adversely to the
interest of Durham without first giving written notice thereof to
Durham at least ten (10) days in advance of such cancellation or
modification. All such casualty insurance shall contain a
provision making any losses payable to Tigard and Durham as their
respective interests may appear. Tigard may meet any of these
requirements through a self-insurance program. Such insurance
requirements may be waived in writing by the governing body of
Durham.
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To the extent permitted by law, Tigard shall indemnify,
protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless Durham from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim and damage
whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in
connection therewith, including, without limitation, counsel fees
and expenses, penalties and interest arising out of or as the
result of the entering into of this Agreement, the ownership of any
asset or any accident in connection with the operation, use,
condition, possession, storage or return of any asset resulting in
damage to property or injury to or death to any person; provided,
however, that Tigard shall not be deemed to be indemnifying Durham
for claims arising from its own conduct. The indemnification
arising under this paragraph shall continue in full force and
effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any
reason.
B. The fees, rates and charges charged by Tigard for
providing water services to properties, residences and businesses
in Durham shall be the same as those charged within Tigard.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may impose higher fees, rates
and charges for providing water service to properties, 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 fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service
shall be reviewed by the Intergovernmental Water Board prior to
taking effect and shall be limited to covering the actual
additional costs of providing such service. When higher fees,
rates and charges are imposed, they shall be consistently applied
in both Tigard and the remainder of the original District, except
that at the request of Durham, Tigard will collect on behalf of
Durham additional charges imposed by Durham on Durham customers.
C. Assets/Revenues.
(1) Assets and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose.
(2) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Tigard as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Tigard which were previously
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be used solely for system capital improvement by
Tigard in accordance with subsection 5.D.
(3) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Durham as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Durham, which are being utilized by
Tigard pursuant to Section 5.A. and which are dedicated
by Durham to system capital improvement shall be utilized
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by Tigard solely for system capital improvement in
accordance with subsection 5.D.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of the
Cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. The Parties agree
that Tigard should collect the system development charges
imposed by the District until such time as Tigard imposes
its own charge.
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) (a) Capital projects shall be implemented in accord with
a long-range capital improvement program supported by
sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
(b) The capital improvement program must be approved by
the governing bodies of one less than the number of
jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the water
system. A governing body may not unreasonably withhold
consent if the program is supported by sound engineering
analysis, is in the best interests of water customers
within the original District and consistent with the goal
of working together to provide all of the residents and
property ' in the original District with a clean,
economical water supply. If a proposed capital
improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the Cities and
the District a proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later
than June 30, 1994 for consideration by the Cities and
the District. The capital projects in the District**s
Capital Improvement Plan dated ,
will be included in the long-range capital improvement
program, if approved by the governing bodies of one less
than the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership
interest in the water system.
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
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whether a capital improvement qualifies as (i) a water
p main, service installation, structure, facility,
improvement or other property necessary for the operation
of the City of Tigard's water supply system (hereinafter
referred to as "system assets"), or (ii) not necessary
for the operation of the City of Tigard's water supply
system (hereinafter referred to as "other assets"). i
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the
original District, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water supply
contracts must be approved by the governing bodies of one less than
the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the
water system.
F. Water users within the City of Durham shall receive a
discount of one percent (1%) on their bills for water service in
the place of a 1% rebate offered to other jurisdictions receiving
water service from the City of TIgard.
G. Ownership Rights.
(1) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "other assets" shall become the property of the
jurisdiction in which the improvement is located. For
capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "system assets," the Cities and the District each
shall have a proportionate interest in such "system
asset" capital improvement's depreciated value. The
depreciated value shall be based upon the useful life of
the capital improvement under generally accepted
accounting principles using a straight line method of
depreciation. The Cities' and the District's
proportionate interest in such "system asset" capital
improvement's-depreciated value shall be determined based
upon the following formula:
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest = (A + B + C)/3
A = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current consumption in
original District
B = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Real Market
Value in original District
C = Jurisdiction's Percentage of Current Meters in
original District
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(2) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of such system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard may
terminate such jurisdiction's rights in the system asset
capital improvement by payment of a sum equal to the
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the depreciated
value of such system asset.
(3) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
serving the original District is an integrated system.
To the extent that either Party should terminate this
Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other
and to enter into such agreements necessary for the
continued reasonable operation of the resulting water
systems.
H. Accounting
(1) 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. Tigard shall
use generally accepted accounting principles applicable
to utility enterprises for the recording and identifying
of all revenues and expenditures made for the water
system. The Intergovernmental Water Board shall review
such allocation and methodology.
(2) The accounting method used by Tigard shall, to the extent
possible, document the use of assets by Tigard for non-
water system activities. Use of assets by Tigard for
non-water activities shall be funded from resources other
than the water fund.
I. The Parties to this Agreement shall not have the right to
transfer ownership of or remove system assets or any interest
therein received as a result of the Cities' withdrawal from the
original District or any interest in system assets acquired during
the term of this Agreement without written consent of the other
Party. Neither the benefits received by Durham nor the obligations
incurred under the terms of this Agreement are assignable or in any
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manner transferrable by Durham without the written consent of
Tigard.
J. No part of this Agreement shall be interpreted as a
waiver of either Party's statutory rights upon annexation of
territory.
6. Indebtedness.
A. Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt, if any, acquired as a result of withdrawal from
the original District.
B. Tigard may incur, without the consent of Durham, debt
relating to the water supply system, provided payment of the debt
is fee, rate or charge based. If the debt is to be paid for by
means other than fees, rates or charges, Tigard must have approval
and consent of the governing body of Durham in writing prior to
incurring such debt. Durham shall be liable for its proportionate
share of any debt for which it has given its written approval and
consent.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by either Party and
indebtedness remains under Section 6.A. or has been incurred and
approved by Durham in manner. described in Section 6.B., Durham
shall either:
? 1. Pay in full, within 60 days of the effective date
of termination, its proportionate share of the
indebtedness; or
2. Pay annually its proportionate share of the
indebtedness as payment is due.
7. Services Provided By Tigard.
A. Tigard will provide water to properties and customers in
all jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally. Durham may
not sell water provided through this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of Tigard.
B. Tigard will provide equally and in a manner consistent
with the terms of this Agreement all services required for delivery
of potable domestic water to properties and customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
District, including but not limited to system repair and
maintenance, water distribution, new installations, system
upgrades, and billing functions.
C. Durham agrees that Tigard is empowered to use any right
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of condemnation possessed by Durham that is necessary to provide
water services consistent with the terms of this Agreement, and
will take any action necessary for Tigard to exercise that right on
the request of Tigard.
8. Rules and Regulations.
A. The Rules Rates and Regulations for Water Service
Handbook, (November, 1992), adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
B. The Tigard City Council may modify, alter or repeal the
rules, rates and regulations in Exhibit "A." Rules and regulations
will be modified, altered or repealed only after ' the
Intergovernmental Water Board has had the opportunity to study the
proposed rules and regulations. The Intergovernmental Water Board
is empowered 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. The
Parties agree to comply with the rules and regulations currently in
effect and as hereafter adopted by the Tigard City Council, and
water service to Durham shall be governed thereby.
9. Extension of Service.
U A. Extension or modification of Durham's water distribution
system shall be done only with prior written approval of Durham.
Furthermore, Tigard will not make any extensions or service
connections within Durham's Urban Growth Boundary without
permission from the 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 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 Tigard.
10. Employee 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
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Agreement or by the provisions of ORS 236.605 to 236.650.
11. Annual Meeting.
The governing bodies of the Parties to this Agreement shall
meet annually with the Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss and
consider issues related to this Agreement. The Intergovernmental
Water Board and the Tigard Water Department shall issue an annual
report on its activities to the Parties at this meeting.
12. 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. Attorney fees which are awarded
pursuant to this Section may not be paid from the fees, rates and
charges collected by Tigard for water services.
13. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
14. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each Party
shall enact a resolution ratifying the Agreement. This Agreement
may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
15. Amendments.
Any amendment to this Agreement must be approved by the
governing bodies of Durham and Tigard.
16. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 1994.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
Attest: By:
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CITY OF DURHAM, OREGON
Attest: By:_
tigard\durham.iga(12/14/93)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TIGARD A14D DURHAM
FOR DELIVERY OF WATER SERVICE TO DURHAM
This Agreement is made and entered into by the cities of
Tigard, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Tigard") and
Durham, an Oregon municipal corporation, (hereinafter "Durham").
Tigard and Durham are jointly referred to herein as "the Parties."
Unless identified as "original," "District" refers to the remnant
Tigard Water District.
RECITALS:
1. The cities of Tigard, King City and Durham (collectively
the "Cities") withdrew from the original District effective July 1,
1993.
2. Pursuant to ORS 222.540, the 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 as it existed on June 30, 1993,
(original 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
original District. Because of this, Tigard is entitled to a major
portion of the original District's infrastructure pursuant to ORS
222.540. King City and Durham are entitled to smaller portions of
the original District's infrastructure. Furthermore pursuant to
ORS 222.550, should the District dissolve, Tigard will be in a
position to obtain all of the 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 original District, Tigard is creating a city
water department.
5. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest if King City, Durham and the District were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department. Tigard will receive revenue
from water users in Tigard, King City, Durham, and the District,
and with that revenue Tigard will provide the funds to pay for
expenses incurred in providing water service.
6. The Cities and District agree that it is in their best
interest to share authority for decision-making regarding the long-
term water supply and capital improvement planning to serve
present and future water customers of the original District.
7. The Parties shall continue to prepare independent tax
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coordination plans.
8. The Parties 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
foregoing recitals, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto
as follows:
1. Mission Statement.
The Cities withdrew from the original District with intent to
take a more active role in planning and operating a domestic water
supply system for the Southeast Washington County area in order to
provide the residents of that area with the highest quality water
service at the lowest possible cost. In keeping with that
intention, the Parties to this Intergovernmental Agreement commit
to working together to provide all of the residents and undeveloped
property in the original District with a clean, economical water
supply . The Parties further commit to working together and with
other agencies and jurisdictions in a cooperative effort to plan
for the future long term water supply needs of the area.
2. Definitions.
3. Term.
Jr
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 five years prior to the
effective date of termination. Tigard recognizes that by this
Agreement, it is assuming the responsibility to provide water to
the inhabitants of Durham for the duration of this Agreement unless
a reasonable alternative domestic water supply is available to
Durham and the Agreement is terminated .
4. Intergovernmental Water Board.
A. Tigard will establish an Intergovernmental Water Board
(IWB). The Intergovernmental Water Board will consist of five
members. Members of the Board will be appointed by the respective
governing bodies as follows:
Tigard - One Member
King City - One member
Durham - One Member
District/Unincorporated Area - One Member
At Large - One Member selected by a majority vote of the
Other Members
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B. Intergovernmental Water Board Terms.
(1) Initially, three Board members shall be appointed for a
term of three years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31,
1996) and two Board members shall be appointed for a term
of two years (from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1995).
There shall be a drawing of lots to determine which Board
members will serve two years and which will serve three
years. Thereafter, Board members shall have two year
terms.
(2) Board members shall be appointed in December for the
following two year term. Each term will begin on January
1. Each term will end on December 31 and each Board
member shall serve until a successor has been appointed.
Members may be re-appointed to succeeding terms.
Vacancies may be filled in the same manner as a regular
appointment.
(3) Board members shall be an elected official serving on the
respective governing body except for that member
selected by a majority vote of the other members. Each
respective governing body may appoint an alternate to
attend meetings in the place of a regularly appointed
Board member. The alternate shall be appointed in the
same manner and must meet the same qualifications as the
regularly appointed Board member.
C. Tigard may appoint city officials as ex officio members
of the Intergovernmental Water 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 at least three (3) votes;
including abstentions.
E. The Intergovernmental Water Board will make
recommendations to the Tigard City Council on water service issues
and will have the following responsibilities :
(1) to make a continuing study of the rate structure of the
water system.
(2) to consider and prepare plans for and make
recommendations to the Council for a long-range operation
and management program.
(3) to investigate and study means of effecting economies in
operation and management.
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(4) to review and make recommendations to the Budget
Committee and Council on all budget requests for
operation and maintenance.
(5) to study and consider ways and means of improving the
water system and services which it provides.
(6) to study and make recommendations on Tigard's program for
providing insurance for system assets and operations.
(7) 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.
(8) to work with other agencies and jurisdictions in a
cooperative effort to plan for the future water supply
needs of the area.
(9) to make recommendations to the Council relative to all of
the above-mentioned matters and as to any other matters
which the Intergovernmental Water 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 Intergovernmental Water 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 material adverse effect upon the water
system and it is consistent with established policies of
the Tigard City Council.
(2) The Intergovernmental Water Board may not grant variances
relating to annexation of property, fire protection
requirements, cross-connection requirements, fees, rates
and charges.
5. Asset Ownership/Water Rates/Revenues.
A. Assets (real, personal and intangible property) received
by Durham as a result of the division of assets after withdrawal
from the original District by the Cities shall be utilized by
Tigard in order to provide water services to properties, residences
and businesses in Durham. Durham's ownership interest in the
assets shall remain though the assets are being utilized by Tigard,
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4.
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unless and until transferred to Tigard by agreement or operation of
law. Tigard will maintain and insure the real and personal
property assets it utilizes. The Parties agree to execute all
documents necessary to allow utilization of the assets by Tigard.
"Intangible property" includes but is not limited to: moneys,
checks, drafts, deposits, interest, dividends and income.
Tigard agrees that it will maintain, preserve and keep
the assets it utilizes in good repair and working order. <42v-
extent that there is a shared use ef an asset, the eb3A ef-
this agreement -are-veelpreeal eend-eests--ine•rved to meet =use
ebligatiens will pe- hared in an equitable mannesha-}l
h71Je-n lap pens b i' - J- maintain, additlens -te -the -assezs- = ele; net tise.30 [Tigard may appropriate
from the water fund all moneys necessary to meet this obligation.]
Tigard shall keep the assets free of all levies, liens
and encumbrances except those created by this Agreement or
consented to by the governing body of Durham in writing. The
Parties to this Agreement contemplate that the assets will be used
for a governmental or proprietary purpose by Tigard and, therefore,
that the assets will be exempt from all property taxes.
Nevertheless, if the use, possession or acquisition of the assets
are determined to be subject to taxation, Tigard shall pay when due
all taxes and governmental charges lawfully assessed or levied
against or with respect to the assets. Tigard shall pay all gas,
water, steam, electricity, heat, power, telephone, utility and
other charges incurred in the operation, maintenance, use,
occupancy and upkeep of the assets. Where there is shared use of
the assets, these costs will be shared in an equitable manner.
Tigard shall maintain (i) casualty insurance insuring the
assets against loss or damage by fire and all other risks covered
by the standard extended coverage endorsement then in use in the
State of Oregon and any other risks reasonably required by Durham
in an amount equal to at least the replacement value of the assets
and, (ii) liability insurance that protects Durham, including its
officers and employees, from liability arising from Tigard's
operation of the water supply system in an amount satisfactory to
Durham and (iii) worker's compensation insurance covering all
employees working on, in, near or about the assets as required
under the laws of the State of Oregon. Tigard shall furnish to
Durham, certificates evidencing such coverage. All such insurance
shall be with insurers that are authorized to issue such insurance
in the State of Oregon, shall name Durham as additional insured and
shall contain a provision to the effect that such insurance shall
not be canceled or modified materially and adversely to the
interest of Durham without first giving written notice thereof to
Durham at least ten (10) days in advance of such cancellation or
modification. All such casualty insurance shall contain a
provision making any losses payable to Tigard and Durham as their
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respective interests may appear. Tigard may meet any of these
requirements through a self-insurance program. Such insurance
requirements may be waived in writing by the governing body of
Durham.
To the extent permitted by law, Tigard shall indemnify,
protect, hold harmless, save and keep harmless Durham from and
against any and all liability, obligation, loss, claim and damage
whatsoever, regardless of cause thereof, and all expenses in
connection therewith, including, without limitation, counsel fees
and expenses, penalties and interest arising out of or as the
result of the entering into of this Agreement, the ownership of any
asset or any accident in connection with the operation, use,
condition, possession, storage or return of any asset resulting in
damage to property or injury to or death to any person; provided,
however, that Tigard shall not be deemed to be indemnifying Durham
for claims arising from its own conduct. The indemnification
arising under this paragraph shall continue in full force and
effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any
reason.
B. The fees, rates and charges charged by Tigard for
providing water services to properties, residences and businesses
in Durham shall be the same as those charged within Tigard.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tigard may impose higher fees, rates
and charges for providing water service to properties, 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 fees, rates and charges imposed for providing water service
shall be reviewed by the Intergovernmental Water Board prior to
taking effect and shall be limited to covering the actual
additional costs of providing such service. When higher fees,
rates and charges are imposed, they shall be consistently applied
in both Tigard and the remainder of the original District, except
that at the request of Durham, Tigard will collect on behalf of
Durham additional charges imposed by Durham on Durham customers.
C. Assets/Revenues.
(1) Assets and revenues for system capital improvement shall
be held by Tigard in a fund dedicated solely for this
purpose.
(2) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Tigard as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Tigard which were previously
dedicated by the District to system capital improvement
shall be used solely for system capital improvement by
Tigard in accordance with subsection 5.D.
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(3) Those assets (moneys) transferred to Durham as a result
of the division of assets after withdrawal from the
original District by Durham, which are being utilized by
Tigard pursuant to Section 5.A. and which are dedicated
by Durham to system capital improvement shall be utilized
by Tigard solely for system capital improvement in
accordance with subsection 5.D.
(4) The Parties agree to develop a methodology for system
development charges and to impose and collect such
charges in their respective jurisdictions. If any of the
Cities or District fail to impose system development
charges as contemplated herein, then the other parties
may elect to terminate collecting system development
charges within their jurisdictions. [The Parties agree
that Tigard should collect the system development charges
imposed by the District until such time as Tigard imposes
its own charge.]
D. Capital Improvements.
(1) [(a)] Capital projects shall be implemented in accord
with a long-range capital improvement program supported
by sound engineering analysis, in the best interests of
water customers within the original District, ignoring
city boundaries.
[(b)] The capital improvement program must be
approved by the governing bodies of one less than the
number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in
the water system. [A governing body may not unreasonably
withhold consent if the program is supported by sound
engineering analysis, is in -the best interests of water
customers within the original District and consistent
with the goal of working together to provide all of the
residents and property in the original District with a
clean, economical water supply. If a proposed capital
improvement program is not approved as provided for in
this subsection, then the governing bodies of any two
jurisdictions may request mediation under the provisions
of ORS Chapter 36 to determine if approval of the program
has been unreasonably withheld.
(c) Tigard shall prepare and deliver to the Cities and
the District a proposed Capital Improvement Plan no later
than June 30, 1994 for consideration by the Cities and
the District.] The capital projects in the District's
Capital Improvement Plan dated ,
will be included in the long-range capital improvement
program, if approved by the governing bodies of one less
than the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership
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interest in the water system.
(2) The capital improvement program shall establish the
location of a capital improvement whether within Tigard,
King City, Durham or the District and shall distinguish
whether a capital improvement qualifies as (i) a water
main, service installation, structure, facility,
improvement or other property necessary for the operation
of the City of Tigard's water supply system (hereinafter
referred to as "system assets"), or (ii) not necessary
for the operation of the City of Tigard's water supply
system (hereinafter referred to as "other assets").
E. Long-term water supply contracts shall be entered into in
accord with the best interests of water customers within the
original District, ignoring city boundaries. Long-term water supply
contracts must be approved by the governing bodies of one less than
the number of jurisdictions holding an ownership interest in the
water system.
F. Water users within the City of Durham shall receive a
discount of one percent (1%) on their bills for water service in
the place of a 1% rebate offered to other jurisdictions receiving
water service from the City of Tigard.
G. Ownership Rights.
(1) Capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "other assets" shall become the property of the
jurisdiction in which the improvement is located. For
capital improvements made subsequent to entering into
this Agreement that are determined under Section 5.D. to
be "system assets," [the Cities and
the District] each shall have a proportionate interest in
such
rights by-payment of a stim equal Blurhamls interest in
C-the the a ri ilui east ef the r
r ["system asset" capital
improvement's depreciated value. The depreciated value]
shall be based upon the useful life of the capital
improvement under generally accepted accounting
principles using a straight line method of depreciation.
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interest of any -part
[The Cities' and the District's]
proportionate interest in [such
"system asset" capital improvement's depreciated value]
shall be determined based upon the following formula:
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Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest = [(]A + B + C4
z
A = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Consumption
in original District
B = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Real Market
Value in original District
C = Jurisdiction's Percentage of [Current] Meters in
original District
[(2) Should one of the Cities or the District terminate its
water service agreement with Tigard, such jurisdiction
shall have rights to the use of such system assets equal
to its Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest as
determined above. Tigard shall be provided reasonable
compensation for any use of its water system necessary
for the continued reasonable use of a system asset by a
jurisdiction. If the asset is not essential to the
operation of such jurisdiction's water system, Tigard may
terminate such jurisdiction's rights in the system asset
capital improvement by payment of a sum.equal to the
Jurisdiction's Proportionate Interest in the depreciated
value of such system asset.
(3) The Parties acknowledge that the water system currently
serving the original District is an integrated system.
To the extent that either Party should terminate this
Agreement, the Parties agree to cooperate with each other
and to enter into such agreements necessary for the
continued reasonable operation of the resulting water
systems.
H. Accounting]
>[(1)] 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. Tigard shall
use generally accepted accounting principles
applicable to utility enterprises for the recording
and identifying of all revenues and expenditures
made for the water system. The Intergovernmental
Water Board shall review such allocation and
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methodology.
i. [ (2 ) The accounting method used by Tigard shall, to the extent
possible, document the use of assets by Tigard for non-
water system activities. Use of assets by Tigard for
non-water activities shall be funded from resources other
than the water fund.]
I. The Parties to this Agreement shall not have the right to
transfer ownership of or remove system assets or any interest
therein received as a result of the Cities' withdrawal from the
original District or any interest in system assets acquired during
the term of this Agreement without written consent of the other
Party. Neither the benefits received by Durham nor the obligations
incurred under the terms of this Agreement are assignable or in any
manner transferrable by Durham without the written consent of
Tigard.
J. No part of this Agreement shall be interpreted as a
waiver of either Party's statutory rights upon annexation of
territory.
6. Indebtedness.
A. Each of the Parties shall be liable for their respective
share of the debt, if any, acquired as a result of withdrawal from
the original District.
B. Tigard may incur, without the consent of Durham, debt
relating to the water supply system, provided payment of the debt
is fee, rate or charge based. If the debt is to be paid for by
means other than fees, rates or charges, Tigard must have approval
and consent of the governing body of Durham in writing prior to
incurring such debt. Durham shall be liable for its proportionate
share of any debt for which it has given its written approval and
consent.
C. If this Agreement is terminated by either Party and
indebtedness remains under Section 6.A. or has been incurred and
approved by Durham in manner described in Section 6.B., Durham
shall either:
1. Pay in full, within 60 days of the effective date
of termination, its proportionate share of the
indebtedness; or
2. Pay annually its proportionate share of the
indebtedness as payment is due.
7. Services Provided By Tigard.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/DURHAM - 10 (12/14/93)
A. Tigard will provide water to properties and customers in
all jurisdictions equally. If circumstances require water
restrictions, each jurisdiction shall share equally. Durham may
not sell water provided through this Agreement to a third party
without the prior written consent of Tigard.
B. Tigard will provide equally and in a manner consistent
with the terms of this Agreement all services required for delivery
of potable domestic water to properties and customers within the
cities of King City and Durham as well as the territory of the
District, including but not limited to system repair and
maintenance, water distribution, new installations, system
upgrades, and billing functions.
C. Durham agrees that Tigard is empowered to use any right
of condemnation possessed by Durham that is necessary to provide
water services consistent with the terms of this Agreement, and
will take any action necessary for Tigard to exercise that right on
the request of Tigard.
8. Rules and Regulations.
A. The Rules Rates and Regulations for Water Service
Handbook, (November, 1992), adopted by the Board of Commissioners
Tigard Water District is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and shall
be deemed a part of this Agreement.
B. The Tigard City Council may modify, alter or repeal the
rules, rates and regulations in Exhibit "A." Rules and regulations
will be modified, altered or repealed only after the
Intergovernmental Water Board has had the opportunity to study the
proposed rules and regulations. The Intergovernmental Water Board
is empowered 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. The
Parties agree to comply with the rules and regulations currently in
effect and as hereafter adopted by the Tigard City Council, and
water service to Durham shall be governed thereby.
9. Extension of Service.
A. Extension or modification of Durham's water distribution
system shall be done only with prior written approval of Durham.
Furthermore, Tigard will not make any extensions or service
connections within Durham's Urban Growth Boundary without
permission from the 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.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/DURHAM - 11 (12/14/93)
C. Residents of 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 Tigard.
10. Employee 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 Cityls 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.
11. Annual Meeting.
The governing bodies of the Parties to this Agreement shall
meet annually with the Intergovernmental Water Board to discuss and
consider issues related to this Agreement. The Intergovernmental
Water Board and the Tigard Water Department shall issue an annual
report on its activities to the Parties at this meeting.
12. 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. Attorney fees which are awarded
pursuant to this Section may not be paid from the fees, rates and
charges collected by Tigard for water services.
13. Applicable Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon.
14. Ratification of this Agreement.
Prior to the effective date of this Agreement, each Party
shall enact a resolution ratifying the Agreement. This Agreement
may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but
one and the same instrument.
15. Amendments.
Any amendment to this Agreement must be approved by the
governing bodies of Durham and Tigard.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/DURHAM - 12 (12/14/93)
16. Effective Date.
This Agreement shall be effective January 1, 1994.
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
Attest: By:
CITY OF DURHAM, OREGON
Attest: By:
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/DURHAM - 13 (12/14/93)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
TIGARD/DURHAM - 14 (12/14/93)
5.3
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON, AUTHORIZING THE
IMPOSITION OF WATER SYSTEM RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the cities of Tigard, King City and Durham withdrew from
the Tigard District effective July 1, 1993; and
WHEREAS, Tigard, King City, Durham and the Tigard Water District
agree that it is in their best interest if they were to be an
integrated part of a water supply network receiving water service
from Tigard's city water department; and
WHEREAS, in agreeing to receive water from Tigard, Durham, King
City and Tigard Water District have conditioned that action on
Tigard initially following the Tigard Water District Rules and
Regulations dated November 1992; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has decided to adopt, by ordinance,
rules and regulations consistent with those adopted by the Tigard
Water District; now, therefore:
THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 12.10, Water System Rules and
Regulations, is added to the Tigard Municipal
Code and attached hereto as, Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The City Council finds that the adoption of
water system rules and regulations is
imperative to the safe operation of the City's
water supply system; therefore, an emergency
is declared and this ordinance shall take
effect upon its passage.
Section 3. The City Council determines that any fees,
rates or charges imposed by this ordinance is
not a tax subject to the property tax
limitations of Article XI, Section 11 (b) of
the Oregon Constitution.
Ey vote of all Council members present after
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being read by number and title only, this day of
1993.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: This day of , 1993.
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Date
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EXHIBIT "All
Chapter 12.10
WATER SYSTEM RULES AND
REGULATIONS
12.10.010 Application for Service.
No service will be supplied or water furnished to any premises
except upon written application on printed forms of the City.
12.10.020 Use of Water.
Water will be furnished for ordinary domestic, business and
community purposes, and fire protection, only. No water will be
furnished for the direct operation of steam boilers, machinery or
golf courses, except on an interruptible basis, and the city will
assume no responsibility therein.
12.10.030 Service Size.
A standard service connection, with 5/8" x 3/4" meter, will be
installed from the main to the street curb or property line. The
amount of the meter installation charge shall accompany all
applications. Larger meters may be required for some services.
The size of meter shall be determined by the City management. The
City shall prescribe the number of buildings to be served from one
meter and such determination shall be final. No customer shall
furnish water to any family, business, institution, or premises
other than those occupied by that customer; provided, however, that
the City Council may permit a customer to supply others through
customer's service connection, in which event such customer will be
charged an additional monthly minimum for each additional customer
so supplied. Such permit may be revoked and separate service
connections required at any time.
12.10.040 Separate Connection.
A separate service connection will be required for each dwelling,
apartment or motel, place of business, and institution. All
outlying buildings and premises used as a part of such dwelling
place or business or institution may be served from such
connection, as well as all buildings on such premises operated
under the one management. City shall prescribe the number of
buildings to be served from one meter and such determination shall
be final. No customer shall furnish water to any family, business,
institution or premises other than those occupied by that customer;
provided, however that the City Council may permit a customer to
supply others through customers' service connection in which event
such customer will be charged an additional monthly minimum for
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each additional customer supplied. Such permit may be revoked and
separate service connections required at any time.
12.10.050 Furnishing Water.
The City shall not be obligated to furnish and install, at its
expense, system facilities for all property within the City. The
City shall, so far as reasonable and practicable and within its
financial means, however, provide adequate source of supply,
necessary primary feeder mains, storage facilities and other
improvements necessary to make water service generally available to
all areas within the City. Extensions to furnish water to areas
not now served by the City will be made at the expense of those
persons requesting service. Such extensions will be made by the
City or by those expressly authorized by the City. All
applications for line extensions to provide new service are subject
to review by the City Council. Consideration will be given to the
City's ability to serve and to eligibility for annexation to the
City of the property to be served. The City may contract with
other governmental entities for the provision of water. The terms
of service will be defined by agreement and consistent with the
terms of this Chapter.
12.10.060 Private Service Pipes.
All pipes from the meter to the premises must be installed in
{ accordance with good engineering practice, and maintained in good
order by the customer. Pipes must be laid 24 inches deep provided
with a stop and waste valve for drainage, and all standpipes or
fittings of any kind must be so located, anchored and installed as
not to interfere with or endanger the meter. All pipes must be
well protected from freezing.
12.10.070 Credit for Water Leaks.
When a water leak occurs on the customer's side of the water
meter resulting in an unusually high water bill, customers can
apply for a credit to their water bill equal to 1/2 the cost of the
leak (above the normal bill), up to a maximum of $150. Customers
must apply for credit in writing, to the City, and forward proof of
the leak being fixed in a timely manner.
12.10.080 Jurisdiction.
All service connections, meters, mains and parts of the system
throuah which water is served, except the pipes beyond the meter,
are the property of the City, and under its exclusive control. No
person other than the Public Works Director or authorized person
l shall install any service, make any extension, turn the water on or
off, or otherwise tamper or interfere with the water or the system.
12.10.090 Waste - Plumbing - Inspection.
Water will not be furnished to premises where it is allowed to
run or waste to prevent freezing, or through defective plumbing, or
otherwise. Plumbing should be of high test and first class, and in
conformance with the appropriate codes of the jurisdiction issuing
the building permit, and where pressures may become high, on 5/8"
x 3/4" and 1" meters, a pressure regulator may be installed at the
meter by the City to control varying pressures. (On meters 1 1/2"
and larger, customer is responsible for installing a pressure
regulator.) The City will not be responsible for damage from
varying pressures. The Public Works Director or authorized person
may inspect pipes and plumbing at proper,times.
12.10.100 Physical Connections with other Water Supplies or
systems.
Neither cross connections nor physical connections of any kind
shall be made to any other water supply, whether private or public,
without the written consent and approval of the City Council, and
the written approval of the Oregon State Board of Health.
(Included in this category are all pipe lines, appurtenances and
facilities of the City system and all pipes, appurtenances, pumps,
tanks, storage reservoirs, facilities, equipment, appliances, etc.,
of other systems whether located within or on public or private
property, or the premises of a water customer.)
The City's Public Works Director or other authorized
representative shall have the right, at all reasonable times, to
enter upon private property to inspect the premises of customers
for physical connections with other water supplies. However,
before entering upon private property, the Public Works Director or
other authorized representative shall obtain the consent of an
occupant or a warrant of the municipal court authorizing entry for
the purpose of inspection. Any such connection shall be removed by
the customer within ten days after written notice to remove is
given by the City. If not removed within the time specified, the
city may remove or discontinue any connection which it may have for
servicing the property.
No search warrant shall be issued until an affidavit has been
filed with the municipal court, showing probable cause for the
inspection, by stating the purpose and extent of the proposed
inspection, citing this Chapter as the basis for the inspection,
whether it is an inspection ii,_-tituted by complaint, or other
specific or general information concerning physical connections
with water supply systems violations.
No person shall interfere with or attempt to prevent the
Public Works Director or other authorized representative from
entering upon private premises and inspecting the property when an
emergency exists or the Public Works Director or authorized
representative exhibits a warrant authorizing entry.
12.10.110 Cross Connection Control Program._
The purpose of this section is to protect the water supply of
the City from contamination or pollution from potential cross
connections; and to assure that approved backf low devices are
tested annually as follows:
(a) The installation or maintenance of any cross connection
which would endanger the water supply of the City is prohibited.
Any such cross connection now existing or hereafter installed is
hereby declared unlawful and shall be rectified as directed by the
City or its authorized representative(s).
(b) The control or elimination of cross connections shall be
in accordance with the regulations of Oregon State Health Division.
The policies, procedures, and criteria for determining appropriate
levels of protection shall be in accordance with the Accepted
Procedure and Practice in Cross Connection Control Manual, Amer.
Water Works Association, Pacific Northwest Section, current edition
(OR Admin. Rules, Ch. 333-61.070).
(c) It shall be the objective of the City to protect the
potable water system from contamination or pollution due to cross
connections. Water service to any premises shall be contingent
upon the customer providing cross connection control in a manner
approved by the City. Backflow devices required to be installed
shall be a model approved by the Oregon State Health Division.
(d) Authorized employees of the City with proper
identification shall have free access at reasonable hours of the
day to those parts of a premise or within buildings to which water
is supplied. Water service may be refused or terminated to any
premise for failure to allow necessary inspections.
(e) These requirements must be strictly observed as a matter
of public health and to prevent any possible contamination of the
water system.
12.10.120 Payment - Delinquency.
All bills are due on the 12th day of the calendar month
following billing. The amount due must be paid to an authorized
agent of the City. Unpaid bills become delinquent after the 12th
of the month. When a delinquent bill is not paid, or a rule is
violated, the water will be shut off and service disconnected until
payment is received in full, and compliance with all rules is made.
Prior to termination of service, notice shall be given as provided
by ORS 91.255(3), if applicable.
12.10.130 Water Rates.
All rates, fees and charges shall be set by resolution of the
Tigard City Council.
12.10.140 Discontinuance of Service.
Discontinuance of service for 30 days or more will be made
,i upon written application, without charge, provided all bills are
paid.
l 12.10.150 Interrupted Service - Changes in Pressure.
The water may be shut off at any time for repairs or other
necessary work with or without notice. Conditions may cause a
variation of the pressure. The City will not be responsible for
any damage caused by interruption of service or varying pressure.
When service is interrupted, hot water faucets should be kept
closed to prevent backflow of hot water or steam.
12.10.160 Service Connection Maintenance.
The City will maintain all standard service connections in
good repair without expense to the customers. Each customer is
required to use reasonable care and diligence to protect the water
meter and meter box from loss or damage by freezing, hot water,
traffic hazards, and other causes, in default of which, such
customer shall pay to the City the full amount of the resulting
damage.
12.10.170 Main Extensions.
(a) Designed and Installed by the City.
All extensions of mains and laterals of the City,
and installed by the City, shall be paid for by the
5 applicant, at cost plus 10% for overhead and supervision,
and 8% for engineering. The estimated cost thereof,
together with such 18%, shall be deposited with the City
when application for such main extensions is made.
(b) Designed by Others, Installed by the City.
When design or supervision of installation of
improvements is performed by licensed engineers, subject
to approval by the City, and installed by the City, a fee
shall be paid of 10% for administration, inspections,
water loss, sampling, etc., and 2% for engineering
review. The estimated cost thereof, together with such
12%, shall be deposited with the City when application
for such main extensions is made.
(c) Designed and Installed by Others.
When design or supervision of installation of
improvements is performed by licensed engineers, and
installation is performed and paid for by others, subject
to approval by the City, a fee of 12% of construction
costs shall be imposed for development charges.
Size of such extensions, type of pipe, location,
gate valves, fixtures, fire hydrants and other fittings
shall be under City specifications and subject to City
approval, and such mains shall be laid from the end of
the existing main to the far end of the property to be
served. No lines or laterals shall be laid until the
estimated cost thereof, as hereinabove set forth, shall
have been deposited with the City. All such extensions
of mains and laterals, and installation of fire hydrants
shall be the sole property of the City, without right of
immediate refund on the part of the person or persons
paying for such extension or on the part of any person or
persons whomsoever. No extension of main will be
permitted, accepted or served by the City unless such
line be at least a 6-inch diameter pipe. Short
extensions, such as cul-de-sacs, can be of small diameter
upon approval of the City.
When a person is required to pay the cost of
extending a water main adjacent to property other than
that person's own so that water service for domestic use
is provided for such other property without further
extension of the water main, the City shall require the
owner of the other property, prior to providing water
service to that property, to refund to the person
required to pay the cost of extending the water main, a
pro rate portion of the cost of extension. The right to
require such refund shall not continue for more than 10
years after the date of installation of the extension of
the water main. The amount to be refunded shall be
determined by the City and such determination shall be
final.
Each construction contractor shall be approved by
the City's Public Works Director prior to installing pipe
lines, pumps, etc. Those installations made by private
contractors will be thoroughly inspected and approved by
the City to ensure compliance with plans and
specifications. Back-filling of trenches prior to City
approval is unauthorized.
If water main extension is necessary to serve an
existing single family dwelling and the main size
required by the City is larger than a 6" installation
across the front of their property, plus the cost of the
meter.
The developer or owner requesting the construction
project shall be liable for any added cost due to design
difficulties. Applicant(s) will agree to be bound by and
comply with the City's main extension policy and rules
and regulations and any subsequent revisions or
amendments to same which may be made from time to time.
12.10.180 Limitation on the Use of Water.
Limitation on the use of water as to hours, purpose, or manner
may be prescribed from time to time by resolution of the City
council.
12.10.190 Temporary or Transient service.
Temporary or transient service for construction work will be
rendered upon deposit in advance of connection charge and one
month's estimated water bill, and payment on the first of each
month of all accrued charges. Upon discontinuance of service,
refund will be made for all connection materials usable by the City
at their depreciated value, less the cost of removal and all
charges due. No temporary service shall be installed for any
residence or building where permanent service connection may later
be installed.
12.10.200 Construction Water.
Rates, fees and charges for water used via a permanent meter
installation for construction purposes shall be set by resolution
of the City Council. The charges shall be billed at completion of
construction, but shall not exceed a period of 6 months, unless
authorized by the City.
12.10.210 Meter Out-of-Order - Test.
All
If a meter shall fail to measure accurately, the bill shall be
the average for the same periods in prior years. Tests will be
made periodically without charge to the customer. A customer may
demand a test upon payment of a charge for such test. The rates,
fees and charges for this test shall be set by resolution of the
City Council.
12.10.220 Fire Hydrants.
Fire hydrants will be installed by the City upon receipt of
payment in advance of the estimated cost of the hydrant, fittings,
and installation, plus 10% for overhead.
12.10.230 Fire Hydrant - Temporary Use.
Any person who desires to use a fire hydrant for temporary
water supply must obtain permission of the City. The charge for
temporary use shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
Customer is responsible for repair and/or replacement of damaged
meter.
12.10.240 Illegal Use of Fire Hydrant or Meter.
The penalty for connection to a fire hydrant or meter without
proper authority is a $100 fine.
12.10.250 Amendments - Special Rules - Contracts.
The City may at any time amend, change or modify any rule,
rate or charge, or make any special rule, rate or contract, and all
water service is subject to such power.
12.10.260 Grievances.
Any grievance as to service or complaints shall be made to the
Public Works Director, who shall attempt to resolve the problem.
Any unresolved grievances as to service or complaints shall be
reported and will be considered by the Intergovernmental Water
Board at the Board's next meeting.
12.10.270 The Public Works Director and Authorized
Representatives.
The Public Works Director or an authorized representative are
not authorized to make any changes in these rules, rates, or
regulations.
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RESOLUTION NO. ?
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON,
SETTING RATES, FEES AND CHARGES FOR WATER AND WATER RELATED
SERVICES.
WHEREAS, Chapter 12.10 of the Tigard Municipal Code provides that
fees and charges for water and water related services be
established by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following fees and charges
are. reasonable and necessary as a means for funding water and
related water services management within the City; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TIGARD:
Section 1. The following fees and charges are hereby
established for all water customers within the City:
(a) Meter Installation Charges; Copper Service, including P-R
Valve if required; Connection Fee;
Size of Meter Charge Schedule:
System
Development Installation Total
Meter Size Charge Fees Charges
5/81lx3/4" $845 + $325 = $1170
1" 1690 + 435 = 2125
1 1/2" 4225 + 715 = 4940
2" 6760 + 945 = 7705
3" 13,520 + cost plus 10%
4" 21,125 + cost plus 10%
6" 42,250 + cost plus 10%
8" 67,600 + cost plus 10%
10" 97,175 + cost plus 10%
(I) Bull Mountain Meter Rates
5/81lx3/4" $1000 + $325 = $1325
1" 2000 + 435 = 2435
1 1/2" 5000 + 715 = 5715
2" 8000 + 945 = 8945
3" 16,000 + cost plus 10%
4" 25,000 + cost plus 10%
6" 50,000 + cost plus 10%
8" 80,000 + cost plus 10%
10" 115,000 + cost plus 10%
(II) Fire Service Connection:
Fee $1,250 per Fire Service Tap + 12% Fee based on
Construction Costs.
(b) Water Rates:
Monthly Minimum* Out of District
Meter Size (400 cubic feet) (additional)
5/81lx3/4" $ 7.15 $ 2.75
1" 11.55 4.40
1 1/2" 18.15 6.60
21' 36.85 11.00
3" 67.65 16.50
4" 113.85 20.90
6" 158.95 30.80
8" 221.10 41.80
(I) Rate over 400 cubic feet: $1.32 per 100 cubic feet.
(II) Fire Rates (Sprinklers) will be based on the size of the
service going into the building or vault:
$15 a mo. - 6" & smaller
$20 a mo. - 8" & larger
(III) Booster Pumps: For areas served by District owned and
operated booster pumps, either to storage or direct to
the system, an additional minimum of $1.50 per month per
meter (regardless of meter size) shall be made. This
charge is not applicable to the booster pumps located at
SW 72nd and Hunziker Road and SW Bonita Road near I-5.
(IV) * Note: Billing is bi-monthly so amounts above should
be multiplied by 2 to compute bill for each period.
(V) Charge for turning water off and on when water service
is discontinued for non-payment of bill: $5.00 for the
first two times; $10.00 thereafter.
Section 2. Fire Hydrant - Temporary Use.
Any customer who has obtained permission from the City to use
a fire hydrant for temporary water supply will be charged $25.00
for hook-up service plus the effective customer rate pursuant to
Section (1)(b) of this resolution, plus $25.00/month for continued
use.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick J. Reilly, City Administrator
DATE: December 16, 1993
SUBJECT: Council Statement of Priorities 1993-94
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with a progress
report on this year's priorities. This matter has been scheduled
for discussion on the December 21, 1993 agenda. BOLD AND CAPITAL
LETTERS SIGNIFY CHANGES FROM NOVEMBER REPORT.
• CONTINUE TO PURSUE ONE WATER PURVEYOR FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD
Considerable progress has been made. As of January 1, 1994,
the City of Tigard will be in the water business, having
withdrawn from the Tigard Water District and the Southeast
Washington County Joint Water Agency.
No timeframe has been established for withdrawal from the
Tualatin Valley Water District.
• DEVELOP A LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN, INCLUDING A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN COMPONENT
We are in the early stages of preparing revenue estimates and
assembling information for preparation of the financial plan.
THIS ENDEAVOR WILL COINCIDE WITH COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT OF A 5-
YEAR ACTION PLAN.
• CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT A PROACTIVE ANNEXATION STRATEGY TOWARDS
THE WALNUT ISLAND
The double annexation approach has been attempted without
success, as of this writing. Council will be reviewing
strategy SUBSEQUENT TO FIRST OF THE YEAR.
• FULLY IMPLEMENT CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT TEAMS
The first THREE months of CITs have been completed. This new
concept of public participation has been met with a most
positive reaction. Attendance has been good. Meeting
participation has been excellent. WE ANTICIPATE SETTING UP A
MEETING IN JANUARY WITH FACILITATORS AND COUNCIL TO REVIEW
PROGRESS.
• CLARIFY BOARD AND COMMITTEE ROLES, SUBSEQUENT TO THE ENACTMENT
OF CIT'S
To date, there has been no review of the roles of the Planning
Commission, Library Board or 99W Task Force.
• CONDUCT A TRANSPORTATION STUDY FOCUSED ON LOCAL-SXSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS
Background information is being compiled. Target for study to
commence is late winter. Council discussion expected in
January.
• DEVELOP A PROGRAM FOR PROSPECTIVE COMMUNITY LEADERS.
EXPLAINING WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A CITY COUNCILOR
No work to date.
• REVIEW DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCREASE PROTECTION OF EXISTING
NEIGHBORHOODS WHICH ABUT NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
No work to date.
• ASSESS STATUS AND COMPLETE INVENTORY OF GOAL 5 RESOURCES
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED A PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT WHICH SETS FORTH A PROCESS TO
COMPLETE OUR WETLANDS INVENTORY, WHICH SATISFIES OUR PERIODIC
REVIEW REQUIRM4ENT. WE HAVE RECEIVED A DSL GRANT TO CONDUCT
A WETLANDS INVENTORY AND EVALUATION. THE FOREST AREA STUDY IS
UNDERWAY, WITH TARGETED COMPLETED BY SPRING.
• POSITION TIGARD AS A PLANNED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY CENTER
Monitoring of the 2040 plan continues. The forthcoming
Triangle Plan has focused on mixed uses, including high
density residential, which will be a criteria of such centers.
The city's downtown area has been selected for a design image
project associated with 2040 AND SEVERAL RELATED MEETINGS HAVE
BEEN HELD.
• REVIEW CITY CHARTER AND CONDUCT CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION
THE COUNCIL HAS AUTHORIZED PLACEMENT OF THE CHARTER AKENDMENT
ON THE MAY BALLOT. AMENDMENT IS TARGETED TO GIVE COUNCIL MORE
FLEXIBILITY IF VACANCY OCCURS AND REMOVES RESTRICTION THAT
APPOINTED INDIVIDUAL CANNOT RUN FOR OFFICE.
• INVENTORY PEDESTRIAN/BIKEWAY NEEDS ON A CITY-WIDE BASIS
No work to date. PRESENTATION TO CIT'S IS EXPECTED IN
FEBRUARY OR MARCH.
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