City Council Packet - 02/17/2004WORKSHOP MEETING
February 17, 2004
COUNCIL MEETING WILL NOT BE
TELEVISED
TIGARD !Y COUNCIL
Agenda Item No. 3,
Meeting of 3 C G`
COUNCIL MINUTES
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 17, 2004
1. WORKSHOP MEETING
1.1 Mayor Dirksen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1.2 Roll Call: Mayor Dirksen; Councilors Sherwood and Wilson
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications 8t Liaison Reports: None
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items: Administrative Items - See
Non Agenda (item 9)
2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Council met with the Planning Commission and discussed the following items:
Recent Sign Code Revisions and Possible Penalty Increase
Planning Commissioner Chair Padgett expressed concern that with recent sign-
code changes, there may be a proliferation of signs in the right of way. Discussion
was held on whether an increased fine would deter offenders. Staff noted the City
typically works for compliance rather than to issue immediate citations. Emphasis
to discourage signs in the public right of way is due to concerns about public
safety. During discussion direction was for continued public education (notices
about non-compliance and responsibilities of property owners for sidewalks) and
for stricter enforcement.
• Initiating Annexation for Certain Parcels
Planning Commissioner Buehner noted several parcels near the Gooley property
that have signed non-remonstrance agreements. She urged that the City go
forward with annexation on those parcels at the same time the Gooley property
annexation is processed. Staff will prepare a map of the properties for Council
review along with a status report of those property owners who signed a non-
remonstrance agreement.
There was discussion on whether the County would proceed with granting the City
authority to collect SDC's in the urban area of interest. Mayor Dirksen recently
attended a Washington County Board meeting and the reaction to Tigard's request
to begin collecting SDC's before the Bull Mountain Annexation Plan was in place
was "mixed." Mayor Dirksen said he did not expect to see the County agree to
collect SDC's until after the City takes action on the Annexation Plan in July.
Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2004 Page 1
Promoting Capital Improvement Program Awareness
Commissioner Munro suggested that it would be helpful to involve committees
that serve the Council in formulating the Capital Improvement Program.
Consensus was in agreement with Commissioner Munro's suggestion and that this
would be a logical way to gather input.
Investigation of ODOT Funds for Local Streets to Improve Highway 99
Planning Commissioner Chair Padgett said that he was advised that the 99W
Corridor Study states that ODOT will make funds available for local streets that
impact state roads. There was projects the Con reviewing the like to Corridor Study and
then developing proposals on prof City would
Mayor Dirksen advised the Planning Commissioners that during Council's
discussion on goals for this year, the Council decided it would schedule a time to
meet with ODOT representatives. (Recorder's Note: ODOT representatives are
scheduled to meet with the City Council on March 16, 2004.)
Councilor Wilson noted that at a recent WCCC meeting, it was noted that
Washington County did not fare well in receiving state funding of transportation
projects. Perhaps if the City identifies projects and offers matching funds, projects
might have a better chance of being placed on the to-be-funded list.
Comprehensive Plan Update Process and Citizen Involvement
Staff reviewed a chart outlining the Comprehensive Plan Update process, which
showed the plans for citizen involvement. Staff plans to educate those interested
on "what is the comprehensive plan." There was discussion on the various ways
to get information to citizens including an article in the Cityscape, news media,
local access television and a series of informal meeting for citizens to attend and
state what they would like to see addressed during the Plan update. Councilor
Wilson said he would like to see a telephone, scientific survey conducted.
Planning Commission Training Needs
After discussion it was decided that the Council and Planning Commission would
meet jointly in March or April to receive training on land use decisions.
> Comment from Commissioner Buehner about review of density transfer and tree
protection. City Manager Monahan suggested these would be good topics for the
Planned Development Review Committee to consider. He suggested it would be a
good idea to have the Committee meet with the Planning Commission and City
Council early in its review process.
Page 2
Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2004
9 Planning Commissioner Testimony at Council Meetings
After discussion, it was determined that the Planning Commission could select a
Commissioner to be present at a City Council meeting to answer questions
regarding the Commission's actions on an item that is also being reviewed by the
Council. Commissioners, if attending as a private citizen to testify on a matter,
should advise that they are presenting their personal viewpoint.
Planning Commission Chair Padgett said he did not like the title "Visitor's
Agenda" that appears on the business meeting agendas for Council.
Ideas for Youth Involvement/Participation in Planning Commission Meetings
Youth Advisory Council member Lindsey Boyce responded to a question about
youth involvement on Planning Commission, by asking if the Commission would
consider how a youth representative could become involved with Planning
Commission. After discussion, it was decided that the Planning Commission will
place this item on an upcoming agenda for further discussion.
> Commissioner Buehner requested that consideration be given for rezoning to some
property in the downtown area. She noted by doing so, an additional access to
Greenburg would be provided, which might alleviate some of the traffic congestion on
99W. It was suggested that the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee look into this
suggestion.
3. DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05
City Engineer Duenas distributed additional information to the Council, which
included a priority list of projects for the City of Tigard and a proposed agenda for
the March 16, 2004 workshop meeting with ODOT officials. City Engineer Duenas
reviewed a PowerPoint presentation, which is on file with the City Recorder.
There was discussion on the downtown projects proposed. Consensus was that some
of the projects could go forward, but more expensive items such as replacing the
street lighting should wait until the consultant has completed work with the Task Force
on the comprehensive planning for the area.
City Engineer Duenas will add the matching funds for the Tualatin River Pedestrian
Bridge to the priority project list.
Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2004 Page 3
Council agreed that staff could help the Skate Park Task Force find grants for funding,
however, dollars would not be budgeted otherwise from the City's budget.
4. UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE BURNHAM STREET IMPROVEMENT
PRO] ECT
Council reviewed this item with City Engineer Duenas. There was discussion about
the problems for parking along this street because of the numerous driveways. Mayor
Dirksen was in favor of moving forward with the design, but Councilor Wilson
cautioned about expending funds before the comprehensive planning was done for the
downtown area. This item will be discussed further at the February 24, 2004, City
Council meeting.
5. UPDATE ON THE TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS
Festival Coordinator Dave Nicoli presented information to Council on the planning for
the Tigard Festival of Balloons. A copy of this information is on file with the City
Recorder.
6. UPDATE ON CODE COMPLIANCE
Code Enforcement Officer Christine Darnell and Municipal Court Judge Michael
O'Brien presented a PowerPoint slide presentation on code compliance activities by
Tigard Staff. A copy of this presentation is on file with the City Recorder. The
report and presentation followed the code compliance process from complaint to
disposition. Overall, judge O'Brien advised that he is seeing excellent compliance
with very few repeat offenders.
In response to a recent newspaper account, judge O'Brien noted that a dismissal in
sign code violations was rare. He advised that he has heard two tree ordinance
violation cases. In the first case, compliance was achieved and the case dismissed. In
the second case regarding a tree ordinance violation, the fine was reduced when
repairs were made.
There was discussion on the request made by the Planning Commission to consider
larger fines for violations of the sign ordinance. The judge noted that effort was made
to educate people on the sign code. After January 1, 2004, he has become more
aggressive with sign code violations.
There was discussion on issues with regard to violations of conditions of development
for trees. Councilor Wilson noted that harm can be done inadvertently during
construction. Mayor Dirksen said the penalty should be high enough so that a
Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2004 Page 4
developer would be motivated to comply and said he was in favor on strict
enforcement of the Code.
City Manager Monahan commented on the ramifications of significant fines. Fines
would need to be applied consistently and the City could incur attorney costs and
need to hire experts to support its position as these might lead to contested cases.
DISCUSSION OF A TIGARD POSITION REGARDING CLACKAMAS AND
YAMHILL PUD ELECTIONS
Judy Crafton of PGE was present and reviewed information distributed to the City
Council. A draft resolution will be considered by the Council on February 24, 2004.
7.
> Councilor Wilson shared plans of a park feature in a development, Progress Quarry
Summer Creek Plan, which is occurring in Beaverton across Scholls Ferry from
Tigard's Northview Park. H suggested
be enhancede City I review consensus was that
determine if Northview Park could
Councilor Wilson's suggestion was "worth looking into."
8. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
> Administrative Items
o Coffee Talks:
7 p.m., February 26, Wynne
Dirksen will attend.
7 p.m., March 3, Jeanine Hill,
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Not held
11. ADJOURNMENT: 11:13 p.m.
Attest:
gar
ayor, ity o
Date: 3 ct 04
1A8dm`.001hy100m12004N.040217.d00
Wakkila, 1522 SW 1411 Avenue - Mayor
13746 SW 159th Terrace
at Brine eat ley, Uty ecor
gl-
Page 5
Tigard City Council Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2004
Revised 2/10/04 - Mayor's Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE:
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Assistive Listening Devices are available for persons with impaired hearing and should be
scheduled for Council meetings by noon on the Monday prior to the Council meeting. Please
call 503-639-4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD - Telecommunications
Devices for the Deaf).
Upon request, the City will also endeavor to arrange for the following services:
Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments;
and
Qualified bilingual interpreters.
Since these services must be scheduled with outside service providers, it is important to allow
as much lead-time as possible. Please notify the City of your need by 5:00 p.m. on the
Thursday preceding the meeting date by calling:
503-639-4171, ext. 2410 (voice) or 503-684-2772 (TDD - Telecommunications Devices
for the Deaf).
SEE ATTACHED AGENDA
COUNCIL AGENDA - FEBRUARY 17, 2004 page 1
AGENDA
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2004
6:30 PM
1: BUSINESS MEETING
1.1 Call to Order - City Council
1.2 Roll Call
1.3 Pledge of Allegiance
1.4 Council Communications at Liaison Reports
1.5 Call to Council and Staff for Non Agenda Items
6:35 PM
2. JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
b. Discussion Topics:
• Recent Sign Code Revisions and Possible Penalty Increase
• Initiating Annexation for Certain Parcels
• Promoting Capital Improvement Program Awareness
• Investigation of ODOT Funds for Local Streets to Improve Highway 99
• Comprehensive Plan Update Process and Citizen Involvement
• Planning Commission Training Needs
• Planning Commissioner Testimony at Council Meetings
• Ideas for Youth Involvement/Participation in Planning Commission Meetings
7:05 PM
3. DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2004-05
a. Staff Report: Engineering Staff
b. Council Discussion
7:25 PM
4. UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE BURNHAM STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
a. Staff Report: Engineering Staff
b. Council Discussion
COUNCIL AGENDA - FEBRUARY 17, 2004 page 2
7:35 PM
5. UPDATE ON THE TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS
a. Festival Coordinator Dave Nicoll
b. Council Discussion
7:50 PM
6. UPDATE ON CODE COMPLIANCE
a. Staff Report: Community Development Staff
b. Council Discussion
8:30 PM
7. DISCUSSION OF A TIGARD POSITION REGARDING CLACKAMAS AND
YAMHILL PUD ELECTIONS
a. Council Discussion
8:45 PM
8. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
9. NON-AGENDA ITEMS
> Administrative Items
o Coffee Talks:
0 7 p.m., February 26, Wynne Wakkila, 1522 SW 1411 Avenue
0 7 p.m., March 3, Jeanine Hill, 13746 SW 159'' Terrace
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council may go into Executive Session. If
an Executive Session is called to order, the appropriate ORS citation will be
announced identifying the applicable statute. All discussions are confidential and
those present may disclose nothing from the Session. Representatives of the news
media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(3),
but must not disclose any information discussed. No Executive Session may be held
for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision. Executive
Sessions are closed to the public.
9:00
11. ADJOURNMENT
I:\ADM\CATHY\CCA\2004\040217. DOC
COUNCIL AGENDA - FEBRUARY 17, 2004 page 3
AGENDA ITEM # 19-
FOR AGENDA OF February 17, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Joint Meeting with Planning Commission
PREPARED BY: Jim Hendryx DEPT HEAD OKA
MGR OK
This is the regularly scheduled, annual joint meeting between City Council and the Planning Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
N/A
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The City Council and Planning Commission meet annually to share information and discuss matters of interest.
The following are suggested discussion items and may be subject to change:
➢ Regarding the recent sign code revisions - Should Council consider increasing the penalty (fine) for
non-compliance, e.g., A-frame signs placed in the right-of-way?
➢ Should Council initiate annexation for those parcels in the Urban Services Area that abut the City of
Tigard and have signed non-remonstrance agreements?
➢ Should the City revisit the Capital Improvement Program process and see how we could make it more
visible to the community?
➢ In the 99W Corridor Study, ODOT stated that there are funds available to King City, Sherwood,
Newberg, and Tigard for improvements to local streets that would in turn improve the traffic flow on
99W. Should the City investigate these funds?
➢ The Comprehensive Plan update process, including citizen involvement.
➢ Training needs for the Planning Commission (process, findings, etc.).
➢ Procedure for Planning Commission member testimony at Council meetings and hearings.
➢ Ideas for youth involvement/participation in the PC meetings.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Community Character and Quality of Life, Volunteerism - Goal #1, City will maximize the effectiveness of the
volunteer spirit to accomplish the greatest good for our community; and Goal #2, Citizen involvement opportunities
will be maximized by providing educational programs on process, assuring accessibility to information, providing
opportunities for input and establishing and maintaining a program of effective communication.
ATTACHMENT LIST
None
FISCAL NOTES
N/A
_
AGENDA ITEM # ~
FOR AGENDA OF February 17, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Proposed Capital Improvement Proiects for FY
PREPARED BY: A.P. Duenas DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK Jd-
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Discussion with Council of the draft list of projects proposed for FY 2004-05. This presents an opportunity for
Council to provide input on the draft list of projects, to review the public and Planning Commission comments to
date, and to possibly suggest other projects for inclusion on the CIP list.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That Council discuss and provide input on the draft project list. The list will be finalized and submitted in March
2004 for consideration in the City's overall budget formulation process.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) formulation process for FY 2004-05 is different from the process used
in the past. The conversion from the Citizen Involvement Team meetings to the Focus on Tigard program
required a change in the process. In addition, City Council had stated a desire to provide input early in the CIP
formulation process. The new process includes a Citywide meeting to gather public comments (conducted on
January 14, 2004. At this meeting the City received input from the public on the draft list of projects, which was
posted on the City's website for three weeks prior to the meeting. In addition, the new process solicits Planning
Commission and City Council input before the CIP budget is submitted for consideration in the City's formal
budget process. The Planning Commission meeting on February 2, 2004 provided an opportunity for the
Planning Commission to provide input on the draft list of projects and to possibly suggest other projects for
consideration. This workshop meeting with City Council provides Council an opportunity to review, discuss
and provide input on the draft list of projects and suggest other projects for consideration.
At its workshop meeting on January 20, 2004, Council asked for the preparation of a prioritized list of projects
that would have the most benefit for Tigard regardless of jurisdiction. This list would be used to determine the
approach that the City needs to take to have these projects constructed. The approach could involve partnering
with other jurisdictions, providing matching funds to County, State or Federal dollars, or support for multi-
jurisdictional projects that would benefit this area. That list is currently being prepared and will be submitted to
Council prior to the meeting on February 17`h for inclusion in the CIP discussion. This would allow Council to
review the project list and possibly set aside funding in FY 2004-05 to pursue one or more of the high priority
projects.
The comments from the Planning Commission at it meeting on February 2, 2004 will be summarized and
submitted to City Council prior to the workshop meeting on February 17, 2004.
Attached are the following for review prior to the meeting on February 17, 2004:
• Draft List of Proposed Projects for FY 2004-05
• Executive Summary of the Public Input on the Draft FY 2004-05 CIP Project List
➢ Input on the draft project list with staff comments
➢ New projects proposed from various sources with staff comments
➢ General questions and responses
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Not applicable
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMIl-l hh sIKA i t~v Y
Not applicable
ATTACHMENT LIST
• Draft List of Proposed Projects for FY 2004-05
• Executive Summary of the Public Input on the Draft FY 2004-05 CIP Project List
➢ Input on the draft project list with staff comments
➢ New projects proposed from various sources with staff comments
➢ General questions and responses
FISCAL NOTES
The CIP Projects are funded each fiscal year through a wide variety of funding sources. The funding available
for projects from each funding source is determined in conjunction with the City's operating budget as part of
the City's overall budget formulation. The budget and the CIP projects would be submitted for Planning
Commission review and recommendation in May 2004, and for City Council review and approval in June 2004.
The approved CIP budget for FY 2004-05 would be effective July 1, 2004.
I.Un ogos\cou it agenda erunmadestagenda erarrm81. proposed capital Impwernent projects for N 2004-0S.doc
Ai L
CITY OF TIGARD
Engineering Department
Shaping A Better Community
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF TIGARD
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone 503-639-4171
Fax: 503-624-0752
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Agustin P. Duenas, P.EVPIO~
City Engineer
DATE: January 26, 2004
SUBJECT: FY 2003-04 CIP Update and CIP Formulation for FY 2004-05
The Capital Improvement Program formulation process for FY 2004-05 is different from the process
used in the past. We conducted a Citywide meeting on January 14, 2004 to receive input from the
public on the draft list of projects, which was posted on the City's website for three weeks prior to the
meeting. In addition, the new process solicits Planning Commission and City Council input before the
CIP budget is submitted for consideration in the City's formal budget process. The Planning
Commission meeting on February 2, 2004 provides an opportunity for the Planning Commission to
provide input on the draft list of projects and to possibly suggest other projects for consideration. I will
be covering the following at the February 2, 2004 Planning Commission meeting:
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update (FY 2003-04)
• Draft List of CIP Projects for FY 2004-05
Attached are the following for your review prior to the meeting on February 2, 2004:
o Draft List of Proposed Projects for FY 2004-05
• Executive Summary of the Public Input on the Draft FY 2004-05 CIP Project List
➢ Input on the draft project list with staff comments
➢ New projects proposed from various sources with staff comments
➢ General questions and responses
The discussion with City Council is scheduled for the workshop meeting on February 17, 2004.
Attachments
c: Vannie T. Nguyen, CIP Division Manager
PROPOSED FY 2004-05 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
December 24, 2003
Updated 1-9-03
STREET SYSTEM PROGRAM
Project Funding Source Amount
Pavement Major Maintenance Program (PMMP) Street Maintenance Fee $800,000
One of the City's missions is to properly maintain all streets in a perpetual good to excellent condition.
Streets in good to excellent condition are characterized as having good riding quality, drainage, and
appearance. The total annual maintenance cost is four to five time less following a preventative
maintenance strategy than if streets were allowed to deteriorate to poor and failed conditions that would
require major rehabilitation.
To accomplish this task, a variety of minor and major maintenance techniques including pothole repair,
crack sealing, slurry sealing and resurfacing have been applied by the City to provide additional service
life to the streets and to keep them safe and serviceable. Each year, the City monitors the existing street
conditions, identifies streets with minor defects, and recommends maintenance techniques to correct the
problems. Below is the list of streets scheduled to be included in the program:
- 72nd Avenue (Fir to Hunziker Street)
72nd Avenue (Spruce to Oak Street)
121" Avenue(Ann Street to Springwood Drive)
- Pine Street (69th Avenue to cul-de-sac)
Park Street (110th to Watkins Avenue)
Burnham Street (Main Street to Hall Boulevard)
Mapleleaf Street (72"d to 71St Avenue)
- Derry Dell Court (Park Street to Watkins Avenue)
- James Court (Howard Drive to end)
- Ventura Court (Barbara Lane to Ventura Drive)
The project list is subject to change due to actual bid proposals submitted at the time the project is
advertised for construction. The lowest submittal bid price could exceed the proposed budget that
requires the City to move some streets from this year's to next year's list.
Traffic Calming Program Gas Tax $10,000
This program provides funding for traffic calming measures Citywide. In the last few years, much of the
funding was used to place speed humps on streets that clearly demonstrated the need for installation of
these traffic-calming devices. A portion of this fund is used on a 50-50 cost sharing basis with residents
for placement of speed humps on streets that do not make the year's list. This year's program includes
installation of:
- 2 speed humps on Park Street (between 110th Avenue and Watkins Avenue)
- 1 speed hump on Hawksbeard Street (between 130th Avenue and Summer Lake Drive)
- 1 speed hump on Summerfreld Drive (between Meadowbrook and 114th Court)
- 3 speed humps on 100th Avenue (between Kable and Murdock Street)
Other streets may be added to the program depending upon neighborhood interest and the street ranking
in the speed hump criteria rating system.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 1 of 14
STRE) T VT I EN PROGRAM. '
Project Funding Source Amount
Street Striping Program Gas Tax $20,000
This is an annual program that provides funding for installation of new striping on streets that
demonstrate the need for replacement of existing stripes, pavement markings and pavement markers.
This year's program includes permanent striping between the 72nd Avenue/Dartmouth Street intersection
and 68.h Avenue, 68`h Avenue between Hampton Street and Dartmouth Street and short-term striping on
various streets located throughout the City.
Mapleleaf Street (72"d to 715` Avenue) Gas Tax - $70,000 $115,000
Street Maintenance Fee - $45,000
This project installs AC pavement on the existing unpaved street and widens the street to a width of 25
feet to match with the existing width of the adjacent segment. New curbs and sidewalks will also be
installed to comply with improvement requirements for a local street Construction of the project
requires funding from two different sources: the State Gas Tax fund for the widening of the street and
the Street Maintenance Fee for placement AC pavement on the existing aggregate base. The total
construction cost is $115,000.
Crosswalk Lights (Hall Blvd at Fanno Creek Gas Tax $65,000
Pathway) "
This project is the installation of crossing improvements on Hall Blvd to provide a,safe crossing for
Fanno Creek Trail users. The crossing improvements will provide a safe mid-block crossing.to a heavy
traveled, two-lane state route with a posted speed limit of 45 mph. The lights can be activated by
pushing a button causing the flashing lights to illuminate the walkway.
Crosswalk Light Flashing Beacons (1215 Avenue at Gas Tax $18,000
Lynn/Katherine Street)
A pilot program began in FY 1999-2000 to install four crosswalk lighting systems at existing marked
crosswalks in the City. This year's program provides funding to install a pole-mounted flashing light in
each direction of travel for the crosswalk lights that were previously installed at the 121st Avenue/Lynn-
Katherine Street intersection. This safety enhancement to the existing lighted crosswalk is necessary to
provide more visibility and advance warning to vehicular traffic.
Tiedeman Avenue Railroad Crossings (south of North Gas Tax $28,000
Dakota Street)
This is another joint project between the City and Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. to repair
deteriorated railroad crossings at various locations Citywide. The crossings at Main Street, 72"d Avenue
and North Dakota have been previously repaired through joint efforts with the railroad company. This
project addresses the deteriorated crossings at Tiedeman Avenue. The project will reconstruct
approximately 275 feet of existing aggregate base and AC pavement and adjust the railroad tracks to
match the new pavement. The City will pay for the reconstruction of the roadway approaches. Portland
& Western will manage the project and will pay for all the work related to the adjustment of the tracks.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 2 of 14
STREET SYSTEM PROGRAM
Project Funding Source Amount
McDonald Street (at Highway 99W) Traffic Impact Fee $150,000
This project widens McDonald Street at the intersection with Highway 99W to provide a westbound
right-turn lane into the state highway. The scope of work includes construction of approximately 250
feet of 12-foot wide travel lane, installation of curb, sidewalk and striping, improvements to the storm
drainage system and modification of the existing signal at the intersection to conform to ODOT design
requirements. Right-of-way acquisition at the northeast corner of the intersection is required for
construction of the project.
Commercial Street (95`x' Avenue to Main Street) Gas Tax - $75,000 $166,300
CDBG - $91,300
This project involves a half-street improvement with pedestrian walkway in the Tigard Town Center to
support the commuter rail project. Sidewalks have been previously installed on 95`h Avenue and Lincoln
Avenue. The project scope is widening of Commercial Street on one side to provide a sidewalk
connecting 95` Avenue to Main Street at the planned commuter rail station. It includes the realignment
of Commercial Street underneath the Highway 99W over-crossing to provide space for the sidewalk.
This project has been submitted for CDBG funding. If the grant is not approved, the project will not be
implemented.
North Dakota Street Pedestrian Bridge Gas Tax $100,000
The North Dakota Street bridge is too narrow to safely pass pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
simultaneously. This project constructs an 8-foot wide by approximately 60-foot long pre-fabricated
timber pedestrian bridge adjacent to the existing bridge. Also included in the project is the construction
of roadway approaches to connect the pedestrian bridge with nearby existing sidewalks.
Sidewalk Improvements Gas Tax $100,000
This is a joint project between the City and Tri-Met to provide pedestrian connections between transit
amenities such as bus stops and key activity centers. It also includes extension of existing sidewalks at
various locations in the City to provide a safe path to school for children.
Hall Boulevard (at McDonald Street) - Right-of-Way Traffic Impact Fee $60,000
Acquisition
The first phase of this project is the project design and acquisition of right-of-way for construction of a
southbound right-turn lane on Hall Boulevard at McDonald Street. The design will be performed
inhouse. Hence, the bulk of the funding is for right-of-way acquisition. In addition to the street
widening, curb and sidewalk will be installed along the new segment of roadway to improve pedestrian
safety. The project is proposed for construction in FY 2005-06.
Walnut Street/Ash Avenue/Scoffins Street Feasibility TIF $50,000
Study
Circulation and capacity deficiencies along Highway 99W require more than intersection improvements
or roadway widening. There are a few options identified in the Tigard Transportation System Plan to
improve intra-city circulation through construction of alternate routes to Highway 99W. The extension
of Walnut Street is one of several options recommended to help resolve the problem. This project
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 3 of 14
STREEfi SY53?EM PROGRAM
Protect Funding Source Amount
provides a feasibility study on the extension of Walnut Street over Fanno Creek to Ash Avenue then
north to intersect with Scoffins/Hunziker Street. The extension would allow traffic to proceed on
Hunziker Street east to the Tigard Triangle over the proposed future Highway 217 overcrossing to
connect to Hampton Street.
Gaarde Street - Phase 2 Traffic Impact Fee US $200,000
The second phase of the project is the widening of Gaarde Street between 121st Avenue and Highway
99W and the improvement of approximately 1,450 feet of 121st Avenue north of the Gaarde
Street/121st Avenue intersection. Construction of this project began in early 2003 and will be completed
by late summer of 2004. Work completed in FY 2003-04 includes relocation of existing utilities from
overhead to underground, relocation of existing water lines and gas line, installation of drainage and
sanitary sewer systems, construction of retaining walls, installation of curbs and sidewalks, placement of
aggregate base and.1St lift of AC pavement, and installation of a traffic signal and street lights. The
remaining work that includes installation of the final lift and traffic stripes will be completed in FY
- 2004-05.
121°t Avenue (Quail Creek Lane to Tippitt Place) TraTraffiffic c Impact Impact Fee Fee - $ $ -2000,,00 000 ,000 $350,000 US $1
Right-of--Way Acquisition '
121st Avenue between Quail Creek Lane and Tippitt Place is proposed for widening to the ultimate
width of 44 feet. The complete design identifies additional rights-of-way required for the improvements.
The City TIF Fund and the TIF-Urban Services Fund have been utilized to purchase. a portion of the
land acquisition needed for the project. Construction and the remaining rights-of-way acquisition will be
programmed in future budgets.
Walnut Street (116th Avenue to Tiedeman/Fonner TraTraffiffic c Impact Impact Fee Fee - US $1 - 00,0 000 ,000 $250,000
Street) Right-of--Way Acquisition
Walnut Street between 116th Avenue and the Tiedeman Avenue/Fonner Street intersection is proposed
for widening to its tltimate width of 44 feet. The complete project design identifies partial right-of--way
takings from 35 properties that need to be acquired for the project. The City TIF Fund and the TIF-
Urban Services Fund have been utilized to purchase the rights-of-way. This project is proposed for the
construction to begin in FY 2005- 06.
Walnut Street (135th to 121s' Avenue) TIF - $10,000
Underground Utility - $260,000 $460,000
Franchise Utilities - $170,000
Sanitary Sewer - $20,000
Water - See Water System Program
This MSTIP-3 project prepared by Washington County for Walnut Street between 135th and 1215t
Avenue is the last phase of the three-phase street improvement project. The first two phases are the
improvement of the Walnut/121St Avenue intersection and the construction of the Walnut/Gaarde Street
intersection. The City agrees to reimburse Washington County for placing existing overhead utilities
underground, upgrading the water system and extending the existing sanitary sewer main as these items
are not included in the scope of work for the County's MSTIP-3 projects. Construction of the project is
scheduled to begin in late summer of 2004 and is expected to be completed by December 2005.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 4 of 14
Si'FEET SYSTE6!I 1~ROG~RAM
Project Funding Source
Greenburg Road (Washington Square Drive to TIF - $85,,000 0,
T' deman Avenue) Fed-eral Amount
00 000
$745,000
to
This project improves Greenburg Road from Washington Square Drive to Tiedeman Avenue. The bulk
of the work will be to widen Greenburg Road between the Highway 217 over-crossing and Tiedeman
Avenue to a 5-lane facility. The completed improvements would enhance movement into and out of the
Washington Square Regional Center. The project design and land acquisition are funded through the
Priorities 2000 & 2002 MTIP funds of $660,000 with Tigard providing $85,000 in matching funds. The
total amount of $745,000 reflects the entire amount needed for the project (both federal funding and the
local matching funds). The federal funds for the preliminary engineering work have been obligated. The
City has entered an agreement with Washington County to perform engineering design and right-of-way
acquisition services for the project. This project was submitted for construction funding under the MTIP
Priorities 2004-07 project -selection process but was not selected for construction implementation.
Bull Mountain/Roshak Road Intersection Traffic Impact Fee - US $150,000
This project widens Bull Mountain Road to add turning lanes at that intersection. The project should
enhance safety by providing safer turning movements. The project includes minor drainage work and
requires some land acquisition to accommodate the widened road. Construction of the project begins in
the spring and should be completed in the summer of 2004.
Wall Street Local Improvement District LID None at this
time
This project was initiated in FY 2002-03. The TIF Fund provides a total of $250,000 for engineering
design costs leading to completion of the Preliminary Engineer's.Report. $100,000 was allocated for FY
2002-03 and $150,000 for FY 2003-04. Any funding for work beyond the Preliminary Engineer's
Report will be provided primarily through the Local Improvement District, if it is formed.
Hall Blvd/Wall St Intersection and Approaches TIF $450,000
The intersection project widens Hall Boulevard along the Library and the Fanno Pointe Condominiums
frontages and constructs the first 425 feet of Wall Street to provide a common access to Hall Boulevard
for the two developments. To ensure that the intersection project would be designed and constructed
expeditiously, the project was divided into two phases: Phase 1 is the half street improvement of Hall
Boulevard and Phase 2 is the construction of 425 feet of Wall Street at the intersection with Hall
Boulevard. Construction of Phase 1 is nearing completion. Phase 2 is scheduled for construction in the
summer of 2004 after all environmental permits have been obtained.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 5 of 14
PARKS.SYSTEM PROGRAM
Fanno Creek Trail (Grant to Main Street) Parks Capital Fund - $47,808 $100 000
Oregon Recreation & Park Dept
Grant - $ 52,192
This is part of the Fanno Creek Trail System. This segment connects Main Street to Grant Avenue.
Fanno Creek Trail (Hall Boulevard to proposed Wall Parks Capital Fund - $50,000 $101,486
Street) Regional Trail Program Grant
-$51,486
- This project constructs a Fanno Creek Trail segment east of Hall Boulevard crossing Fanno Creek to the
new Library and Wall Street. A pre-fabricated timber bridge will be installed to cross Fanno Creek.
Fanno Creek Park Shelter Parks Capital Fund $75,000
This project installs a shelter and a small parking lot at Fanno Creek Park north of the new library
building.
Park System Master Plan & System Development Parks Capital Fund $40,000
Charges (SDC) Updates
This project updates the current comprehensive plan and provides a feasibility study for future increase
of system development charges. The study will be performed by a consultant.
Tree Planting Tree Replacement $50,000
This continues the yearly program to plant new trees in greenways and parks, remove old and hazardous
trees, and maintain and protect existing trees.
Skateboard Park Fundraising $404,000
This project constructs a 15,000 square foot, in-ground skateboard park in the area of City Hall parking
lot approved by the City Council.
'S NITARY SEWIER'SY TEwvkuGlum
Citywide Sewer Extension Program Sanitary Sewer $2,000,000
The Citywide Sewer Extension Program is a long-term program to extend sewers to all developed but
unserved residential areas Citywide. The City uses the formation of reimbursement districts to construct
the sewers. On the average, the City constructs five reimbursement districts a year to provide
approximately 120 to 130 connections to existing homes. The Commercial Area Sewer Extension
Program is also funded from the Sanitary Sewer Fund and offers the same opportunity to commercial
entities that may wish to participate in a reimbursement district for extension of sewer service to a
commercial area. This year's program includes the following proposed districts: O'Mara/Edgewood
Street, 121St Avenue, 100th/Murdock/Sattler Street, 117th Avenue and Walnut Street.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 6 of 14
Sanitary Sewer $100,000
Sanitary Sewer Major Maintenance Program
These funds would be used to contract out sewer repair projects that are beyond the repair capabilities of
the Public Works Department. This program is expected to be a continuing program in future years. The
Sanitary Sewer Major Maintenance Program in FY 2004-05 will include sewer repair projects located at
various locations in the City.
Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Sanitary Sewer $30,000
This yearly program rehabilitates sanitary sewer pipes through installation of new pipes by the bursting
method or installation of cured-in-place pipes inside the existing pipes utilizing the trenchless
construction method.
Sanitary Sewer $40,000
Benchview Terrace Sanitary Sewer Access Road
There is an existing maintenance access road that was constructed as a part of the Benchview Estates
project. The roadway is accessed from Greenfield Drive, just south of the intersection at Benchview
Terrace. Approximately 250 feet of this access roadway has been severely eroded by winter rainfall
over the last several years. This project will include repair and/or reconstruction of the roadway.
STORM DRAINAGE, SYSTEM PROGRAM
. , - Storm Sewer . ' $60,000
Storm Drainage Major Maintenance Program
This program addresses minor storm drainage problems requiring more than normal maintenance effort.
The Storm Drainage Major Maintenance Program in FY 2004-05 includes projects located at various
locations in the City.
Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation Storm Sewer $100,000
The Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation Program was initiated in FY 2001-02. Since then, approximately
1,500 feet of existing pipes have been rehabilitated using a trenchless construction method that prevents
damage to the existing pavement. The City's television inspection reports identify 5,000 feet of storm
drain pipes that are seriously damaged and need to be repaired or replaced. This project continues the
program by rehabilitating 1,000 feet of pipes through installation of new pipes by bursting method or
installation of cured-in-place pipes inside the existing pipes utilizing the trenchless construction method.
Storm Sewer $10,000
Gaarde Street Phase 2 Wetland Mitigation
This project provides mitigation measures that were required by the DSL, the Corps of Engineers and
CWS to offset the loss of 0.009 acres of wetland associated with the widening of Gaarde Street. The
offsite mitigation area is along the Fanno Creek Greenway immediately north of Tigard Street. The
vegetated enhancement area is located along the Fanno Creek trail south of the Burnham Business Park.
The project will provide initial vegetation management and plant installation during the summer and fall
of 2003.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 7 of 14
Derry Dell Creek Wetland & Vegetated Corridor Storm Sewer 7,000
Enhancement
This project enhances wetland areas and vegetated corridor approximately 750 feet along Derry Dell
Creek at 110a' Avenue. The enhancement is required by the DSL, the Corps of Engineers, and CWS due
to impacts created by the installation of Sanitary Sewer pipe across the creek. This project also includes
first year monitoring and report in addition to mitigation plantings and invasive species control.
Storm Debris Processing Center Storm sewer $37,500
The Wastewater and Storm division of Public Works provides continuous maintenance of storm
-drainage catch basins, manholes and pipes throughout the City. Debris, such as leaves and branches is
collected and must be disposed of at an approved facility. Tigard does not have a disposal site, as is the
case with other local jurisdictions. Currently, the City is hauling the debris to a shared dump site at the
City of Beaverton's Public Works yard. However, this site is much too small for continuous use by the
City. Disposal of this saturated debris is usually charged by weight, so there is incentive to dewater the
material before disposal. Tigard Staff is currently working with Clean Water Services (CWS) to
coordinate the construction of a regional processing facility that would be shared amongst several local
jurisdictions as well as CWS.
Summer Lake Culvert
Storm Sewer
$20,000
Summer Lake Park is located along Winter Lake Drive, near Shore Drive. There is an existing
pedestrian pathway system that leads from the parking area into the park and also to a separate area of
the park. A natural stream crosses this area from Winter Lake Drive to Sumin r Lake. Where the
pathways cross this stream, either pedestrian bridges or culverts are used. The first set of culverts, east
of Winter Lake Drive, consists of three 12-inch culverts. However, these culverts are not sized large
enough to handle the winter runoff. Therefore, this project will include replacement of these culverts
with.larger diameter culverts.
Bonanza Way - Erosion Control Storm Sewer $10,000
There are storm drainage lines in Bonanza Way and Riverwood Lane that converge into one pipe and
discharge into the Tualatin River. The common pipe crosses a pedestrian pathway that follows the river
greenway and then outfalls at the river bank. The outfall has severely eroded and is in need of repair
and/or reconstruction. It is anticipated that this project will be started in Fiscal Year 04/05 and will be
completed during FY 05-06.
Summer Lake Improvements Water Quality/Quantity $10,000
This continues the flow monitoring of Summer Lake. The City has a contract with the County
Watermaster to perform the flow-monitoring work.
Clean Water Services Master Plan
Water Quality/Quantity $150,000
As a result of the master plan, individual plans were prepared to restore the beneficial uses of streams in
each watershed within the Tualatin Basin. The Fanno Creek Watershed Plan provides the plan for the
Tigard area. The beneficial uses the plan is expected to protect include: the survival of resident fish an
aquatic life, salmonid spawning and rearing, water-contact recreation, aesthetics, fishing, and water
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 8 of 14
supply. The plan accomplishes this by identifying prioritized projects and other management actions
that will improve water quality and flood management.
Water Quality Enhancement Water Quality/Quantity $50,000
This project reconstructs the existing water quality pond to a new swale or extended dry pond on Steve
Street west of 81st Avenue. Also included in the project is the enhancement of the water quality facility
on Greensward Lane between 88th Avenue and Hall Boulevard by planting the facility with native
grasses, trees and shrubs, and installation of a temporary irrigations system.
WATER SYSTEM PROGRAM
1 Y, inch and Larger Water Meter Replacements water $40,000
This has been one of the long-term projects for the Public Works department. The large meter
replacement program is for the systematic testing, repair and/or replacement of all 1 %2-inch and larger
water meters. Meters of'this size have developed problems where actual water flows are inaccurately
measured; most of the time, the volume of water is under-reported. The result is that water customers
could be using more water than they are being assessed. Testing and or replacement of these water
meters have proven to make financial sense in that the investment is recouped by the additional
revenues received due to accurate meters.
Water Service Installations Water $30,000
This is another long-term program for the department. Each year the City adds new customers to the
system through individual building permits or additional water services. Customers apply for a new
water service, and Public Works staff installs the service line and will set the meter (see Meter
Installations line item).
Defective Meter Replacements Water $15,000
This has been another one of the long-term projects for the Public Works department and is similar to
the program for 1 %Z-inch meter replacements. But this program is for the smaller meters. Meters of this
size have also developed problems where actual water flows are inaccurately measured; most of the
'time, the volume of water is under-repotted. The result is that water customers could be using more
water than they are being assessed. Testing and or replacement of these water meters have proven to
make financial sense in that the investment is recouped by the additional revenues received due to
accurate meters.
Meter Installations
Water
$60,000
This on-going program ties in with the Water Service Installations program. When new water
customers, or existing customers who need an additional water service, apply for a new service, Public
Works staff install the service line and will set the new meter.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 9 of 14
Fire Hydrant Installations (Replacement/Upgrade) Water $25,000
The City is in the process of replacing older, two-port fire hydrants because it has been shown that
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVFR) can not pull adequate flows from them in emergency situations.
TVFR equipment works best with 5 1/4-inch ports; these older hydrants have smaller ports. The newer,
three-port models have 5 '/4-inch ports. FY 04/05 will be the last year of hydrant replacements. After
that, the City will budget approximately $10,000 per year to pay for repair or replacement of any
hydrants that are damaged in auto accidents, or to pay for new hydrants in infill situations.
2-inch Service Line Replacements Water $25,000
This on-going program replaces existing 2-inch galvanized service lines with new copper service lines.
There has been an observed increase in leaks on galvanized service lines, which results in an overall
water loss to the City's system. This program is vital in order to reduce the amount of lost water, and
therefore revenue, to the City. It is anticipated that this will be the last year where this program will be
needed.
Water Main Replacements Water $78,750
This on-going program is based on the needs identified in the "Water Distribution System Hydraulic
Study - May 2000", and is for the routine replacement of leaking, damaged and older water mains
throughout the water system. In most cases the existing mains have adequate capacity and will be
replaced with the same diameter water mains.
Gaarde Street Phase 2 Water Relocate Water $50,000
This project is in coordination with the Gaarde Street Phase II roadway improvement project. Due to
vertical adjustments to the roadway, portions of existing water lines in the roadway had to be relocated.
Much of this work will be completed in FY 03-04, but work will continue into FY 04-05.
Security Vulnerability Evaluation and Upgrades Water
$70,000
This is an EPA-mandated program to evaluate and mitigate security vulnerabilities in the City's water
system. Sensitive facilities would include reservoirs, pump stations, wells, and other facilities where
- access is limited. The study has evaluated the City's current security measures and has recommended
certain improvements that should be implemented over the next two years. It is anticipated that this
project will be completed during FY 05-06.
Telemetry Upgrade
Water
$87,500
The existing telemetry system is out of date and the software and hardware are no longer supported by
the manufacturer or local representatives. The City has also experienced failures of controllers at
various sites due to the aging of the overall system. Replacement of controllers can take up to three
weeks, which is not adequate for the City's need to have continuous monitoring ability of the water
system. The upgrade process will enable the City to have up to date technology that is more user
friendly, and to explore modes of communication other than the phone line system currently used.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 10 of 14
Water Line Replacement - SW Walnut (135th to Water - $237,500 $475,000
Water SDC - $237,500
121st Ave)
This project is in conjunction with the Walnut Street improvements to be jointly completed by
Washington County and the City over the next two fiscal years. The "Water Distribution Hydraulic
Study - May 2000" recommended that a new 24-inch water line be completed between 12151 Avenue
and Barrows Road. In addition, a separate 16-inch water line is. needed approximately between 132°a
Avenue and Walnut Lane. The roadway improvement project makes it timely for the installation of
these transmission water lines. The funding of the water improvements will be roughly 50% from the
Water Fund and 50% from the Water SDC fund.
Reservoir Structural Repairs Water $70,000
The City has identified that certain repairs should be made to the following reservoirs: 10 MG reservoir , north o Beef at Bull Mountain Road/125`h Avenue; Reservoir
of Walnut Street on M S)h Avenuef and the BHi-Tor reservoirsna
Avenue; Reservoir No. 3 (2.5 MG), south
Hall Boulevard/WA Street Intersection: New 12-inch Water $50,000
Water Line
This project is in conjunction with the roadway CIP and will include installation of a new 12-inch water
line that will eventually be extended with Wall Street.
Water Main Line Oversizing Water SDC $200,000
During the course of the year the City may find the need to upsize a planned pipeline through a new
development, thus accomplishing an identified capital improvement as listed in the "Water Distribution
System Hydraulic Study - May 2000."
Secure 550-Foot Reservoir No. 2 Site Water SDC $150,000
The City has been working with the Tigard Tualatin School District (TTSD) with regard to locating the
550-foot Reservoir No. 2 on their Alberta Rider school site. Part of the proposed agreement with TTSD
is to grant a credit against permit costs up to $200,000. It is anticipated that TTSD will use up
approximately $50,000 of the credit in FY 03/04, with the remainder to be used in FY 04/05.
550-Foot Service Zone Reservoir No. 2 (3.0 MG) Water CIP $3,158,000
This reservoir is proposed to be located on the Tigard Tualatin School District (TTSD) site for the
Alberta Rider Elementary School. Constructing this reservoir will eliminate some of the demand
currently supplied by the 713-Foot pressure zone. Supply to the reservoir will be provided through the
transfer pump station upgrade and transmission piping projects separately listed.
Transfer Pump Station Upgrade Water CIP $1,205,000
The existing transfer pump station, located on the 10 MG reservoir site at Bull Mountain Road/125`h
Avenue, serves both the 550-foot and 713-foot service zones. The Water Distribution System Hydraulic
Study identified a need to replace this pump station with one that would provide a higher pumping
capacity to both service zones. Construction of this improvement increases pumping capacity from
2,000 gpm to 3,300 gpm for the 713-foot service zone. The pump station will also provide 3,900 gpm to
the 550-Foot Zone Reservoir No. 2 listed previously. Along with the piping improvements listed below,
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page I I of M
the existing pump station at the Canterbury site (Pump Station No. 1) will be abandoned.
Reservoir No. 2 Supply Lines
Water CIP
$425,600
This improvement is needed for existing and future needs in both transmission and distribution to serve
the new reservoir and pump station upgrade projects listed above. A new line will be constructed
between the new transfer pump station and Reservoir No. 2, ranging in size from 18-inch to 24-inch.
The line will extend in 125`h Avenue, Bull Mountain Road, and Terraview Drive (Arlington Ridge
subdivision). Coordination with existing residents in Arlington Ridge will be important, as Terraview
Drive is a fully-improved local residential street.
Canterbury Supply Lines Water CIP $717,300
Part of the overall improvements to the 550-foot service zone includes increased transmission capacity
to the Canterbury Hill area from the new reservoir and transfer pump station upgrade listed above. The
transmission line will be 18-inch diameter and is proposed to be extended from the transfer pump station
site easterly in Bull Mountain Road, north along Highway 99W, across Highway 99W and easterly in
Canterbury Lane. This improvement will allow abandonment of Pump Station No. 1 at the City's
Canterbury site.
12-Inch Canterbury Loop
Water CIP
$458,200
The final component of the 550-foot service zone improvements is a looped system around the
Canterbury Hill area. This improvement will create better fire flow for the area, provide for future
growth and remove dead end water quality problems. The 12-inch loop will be extended roughly as
follows: from the intersection at Canterbury Lane/109`h, easterly in Canterbury Lane to 103rd Avenue;
'north in 103`d Avenue to Inez Street; east in Inez Street to 100`h Avenue; south in 100`h Avenue to
Murdock Street; west in Murdock Street to 109`h Avenue; north in 109`h Avenue to Canterbury Lane.
Aquifer Storage and Recovery(ASR): Well Water CIP $140,000
No. 2 - Production Well
Tigard has been using ASR Well No. 1 for the last full year and has had positive results. That well is
capable of a distribution capacity of 1.0 MGD during the summer months. The City also completed an
ASR expansion study which indicated that the City could achieve a total of 5 to 6 MGD from ASR wells
placed around the City's aquifer. ASR provides the ability to inject water during the winter months in
the aquifer (when water is plentiful), store the water in the aquifer for a few months, and then withdraw
that same water in the summer months to help manage higher water demands. ASR Well No. 2 is
scheduled for this year and will be drilled at the 10 MG reservoir site at Bull Mountain Road/125`h
Avenue. It will also have a pumping capacity of 1.0 MGD. The scope of work for this project will also
include the drilling of a test well for a proposed ASR Well No. 3.
Aquifer Storage and Recovery(ASR): Well Water CIP $1,060,000
No. 3 - Production Well
Assuming the test well for ASR Well No. 3 is positive, the City will expand the test well into a full
production well during FY 2004-05. The location of this well is yet to be determined, but is generally
targeted for the vicinity of the Eagles View subdivision, north of Beef Bend Road, near 141St Avenue. It
is anticipated that this well will also have a pumping capacity of 1.0 MGD.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 12 of 14
Water CIP $90,000
Aquifer Storage and Recovery(ASR): Well
No. 4 - Test Well
Each fiscal year, the ASR program will include the drilling of one production well and the drilling of
one test well. It is planned that the contractor who drills the production well for ASR No. 3 will also
drill the test well for ASR No. 4. The goal for each ASR well is to achieve a minimum pumping
capacity of 1.0 MGD.
Feasibility Report, Phase II - Scoggins Dam Water CIP $389,490
Raise
As part of obtaining a long-term water source for the Tigard service area, the City is partnering with
other Joint Water Commission (JWC) owners for the Scoggins Dam Raise feasibility report. Raising
the dam would increase the storage volume of Hagg Lake and would therefore provide more capacity
for JWC member cities.
Water CIP $200,000
JWC Raw Water Pipeline Pre-Design
This project will include a pipe connection between the JWC treatment plant and the headwork at
Scoggins Dam. At. present, water from Hagg Lake makes its way to the treatment plant via -an open
channel waterway and the Tualatin River. There are two problems with the existing system. First, the
JWC treatment plant must submit a request to the Scoggins Dam control authority to release more water
into the open channel system as the demand rises. But the treatment plant can only handle a certain
volume of water at the intake; any extra water bypasses the plant and continues down the river.
Therefore, there is a loss in efficiency. Second, it is estimated that 20% of the water from Scoggins.
Dam is lost to evaporation prior to reaching the treatment plant. This raw water pipeline will allow the
JWC to control how much water is released from the dam into the pipe so that only the flow rate needed
by the treatment plant will be released. In addition, the pipeline will eliminate the water loss due to
evaporation and will provide more capacity to the JWC system.
s air; - CITY FACILITlk§rgY4 T 1PROGRAM
Facility Fund $1,650,000
Library Construction
_ This funding continues the new Library construction through FY 2004-05. The library project is
expected to be completed-by August 2004.
Administration, Library & City Hall
Building Remodel
This project provides layout drawings
buildings.
HVAC Replacement
Facility Fund
$280,000
This sets aside funding for the replacement of the existing HVAC systems in the Water and the old
Library buildings.
Seismic Upgrades
Facility Fund
$100,000
This project provides funding to upgrade the existing Library, the City Hall and the Senior Center
buildings to meet the seismological standard requirements.
Facility Fund
$100,000
for the remodel of the Administration, Library & City Hall
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital improvement Program
Page 13 of 14
Office Renovations Facility Fund $1,150,000
This provides funding for remodel consttuction of office spaces in the Administration, Library, and City
Hall buildings.
hengWan0feVroposed cip\2004-05Vy 2004-05 cip dec 24, 2003.doc
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 14 of 14
FY 2004-05 CIP PROGRAM
PROJECTS DELETED AS OF 1-26-04
North Dakota Street Pedestrian Bridge Gas Tax $100,000
The North Dakota Street bridge is too narrow to safely pass pedestrian and vehicular traffic
simultaneously. This project constructs an 8-foot wide by approximately 60-foot long pre-fabricated
timber pedestrian bridge adjacent to the existing bridge. Also included in the project is the construction
of roadway approaches to connect the pedestrian bridge with nearby existing sidewalks.
PROJECTS ADDED AS OF 1-26-04
Main Street/Burnham Street Stop Signs Gas Tax $2,000
Improvements for southbound Main Street at the intersection with Burnham Street involve relocation of
an advanced warning stop sign, elimination of one parking space and placement of new pavement
markings. Hopefully, the southbound traffic would be more aware of the stop sign after the
improvements.
Main Street/Commercial Street Curb Return Gas Tax $8,000
The existing curb return radius at the southeast corner of the Main Street/Commercial Street Intersection
is too small to accommodate wide turn movements by Tri-Met buses from westbound Commercial
Street to northbound Main Street. This project constructs new curb and sidewalk at a large radius at the
curb return.
Fanno Creek Trail Realignment (Tigard to Tiedeman Parks Capital Fund $10,000
Avenue)
A section of the Fanno Creek trail between Tigard and Tiedeman Avenue is under water for part of the
year and trail users walk through the adjacent wetland mitigation site in order to avoid the standing
water. This project provides an initial study to look into the design - related details and cost to possibly
replace a segment of the asphaltic concrete trail with boardwalk.
Draft FY 2004-05 Capital Improvement Program
Page 15 of 15
CITY OF TIGARD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
of
Public Input on the Draft FY 2004-05 CIP
January 26, 2004
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CE?
January 26, 2004
Page I of 9
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The draft list of potential CIP projects for FY 2004-05 was posted on the City's webpage in
December 2003 and was presented to citizens in a public meeting on January 14, 2004. Six
people registered their names on the sign-in sheet even though there were seven people attending
the meeting. Engineering Department has received and compiled the public response on the
proposed CIP projects. Sixteen responses were received via public meeting, telephone, postal
system and electronic mail.
Of the 16 responses, eight contained comments that requested the City to acquire and restore
greenspaces. Other comments provided input on the draft list and nominated projects for
consideration. General comments showed interest in projects that contributed to beautification
(i.e. landscaping, community art enhancement) and storm water management. Below is an
overview of comments on the draft list of CIP projects.
A. INPUT ON THE DRAFT PROJECT LIST & STAFF COMMENTS
1. North Dakota Street Pedestrian Bridge - The comment came from the Biodiversity-
Project of Tigard, which supports better pedestrian access in the area but wants to use the
State Gas Tax fund of $100,000 proposed for the project to acquire and restore the nearby
Fanno Creek wetland site located north of North Dakota Street between Fanno Creek and
the railroad tracks. The comment also indicates that the lack of sidewalks adjacent to the
bridge would make the project impracticable.
Staff Comment: Staff agrees with the comment and recommends the North Dakota
Street Pedestrian Bridge project be removed from the draft project list. Refer to Section
B; input No. 2 for staff comment on the acquisition and restoration of greenspaces.
2. Wall Street LID and Hall Blvd/Wall Street Intersection & Approaches - Two
commenting groups and one citizen have opposed the construction of Wall Street and
suggested that the preliminary design of the Wall Street extension is completed as soon as
possible. The major issues are the availability of a street crossing permit from the
railroad and the negative impacts to Fanno Creek, wetlands and wildlife habitats. The
groups also suggested that there are alternatives to the extension of Wall Street, such as
the replacement of the Hall Street Bridge across Fanno Creek.
Staff Comment: The City is required to construct a joint access for the Library and the
Fanno Pointe Condominiums as a condition of approval by ODOT. Construction of the
first 425 feet of Wall Street (Wall Street - Phase I) at its connection with Hall Boulevard
is necessary to implement ODOT's requirement. The next phase to extend the street
across the creek and the railroad tracks to connect to Hunziker Street will be determined
after completion of the Preliminary Engineer's Report. This report, which produces plans
at approximately the 60% design stage, is tentatively scheduled for submittal.to City
Council in March for review. If Council approves the LID formation, then staff would
proceed to complete the project design for Phase II. The Tigard Transportation System
Plan recommends that both Wall Street and the widening of Hall Boulevard (including
the bridge replacement) be constructed over the long term.
Crosswalk Lights (Hall Blvd at Fanno Creek Pathway) - The comment suggested
installation of an island midway across Hall Boulevard for the Crosswalk Lights project.
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CIP
January 26, 2004
Page 2 of 9
The comment also recommended replacement of the existing Hall Boulevard Bridge with
a pedestrian access going under the bridge as an alternative project for the lighted
crosswalk.
Staff Comment: The design will include installation of a concrete median across Hall
Blvd as a safe stop for pedestrians to get to the other side of the street. Due to excessively
high costs involved in construction of a new bridge, installation of crosswalk lights is
recommended as it is originally proposed.
-3. Mapleleaf Street (7rd to 71St Avenue) - The question was regarding deferring the
Mapleleaf Street project to next year in favor of sidewalk installation on 72nd Avenue
between Spruce and Locust Street.
Staff Comment: The City has, whenever possible, paved existing gravel roads to reduce
long-term maintenance costs. The annual maintenance cost for a paved street is much less
than that for a gravel street. The gravel segment of Mapleleaf Street between 72°d and 71St
Avenue is the quite possibly the last remaining gravel road that connects two existing
paved streets. Paving this section completes the conversion of gravel roads to pavement
and is recommended for inclusion on the CIP list as it is originally proposed.
The draft list of potential CIP projects for FY 2004-05 proposes sidewalk installation and
extension at various locations in the City. Currently, there are no specific locations
identified for placement of new sidewalk except at schools, transit amenities and key
activity centers. Sidewalk on 72°d Avenue between Spruce and Locust Street may be
included for consideration.
4. Walnut Street/Ash Avenue/Scoffins Street Feasibility Study - A citizen said that the
project has not been adequately discussed even at the concept level to be included on the
draft C1P project list. The citizen also suggested construction of an overpass or underpass
for the Greenburg Road/Main Street crossing and the Hall Boulevard crossing at Hwy
99W.
Staff Comment: The Walnut Street/Ash Avenue/Scoffins Street extension and other
streets have been identified in the Tigard Transportation System Plan (TSP) as
alternative routes to Hwy 99W to improve intra-city east-west traffic circulation and
avoid the congestion along that highway. The TSP considered this new street extension as
crucial to east-west circulation in Tigard. A preliminary engineering study on the
extension of Walnut Street is necessary to identify a corridor for that street..
Construction of an overpass or underpass for the Greenburg Road/Main Street crossing
and the Hall Boulevard crossing at Hwy 99W is not currently recommended by the
Transportation System Plan. That suggestion can be considered in a future update of the
TSP. At this time, staff is evaluating a design option that involves widening of Hall
Boulevard at its intersection with Hwy 99W to provide a northbound and a southbound
right turn lane to reduce traffic congestion at the intersection. No design schedule has
been established for the project at this point.
5. Fanno Creek Trail (Grant to Main Street) - This project received a negative comment
from the Biodiversity Project of Tigard. The group indicated that the trail would destroy
much of the riparian habitat along the creek.
Staff Comment: Staff does not concur with the comment for the following reasons:
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CEP
January 26, 2004
Page 3 of 9
The trail section is part of a regional strategy to complete a continuous trail along Fanno
Creek. The proposed section would serve the full range of recreational users seeking a
natural experience and a safer alternative for access to parks, schools, the Tigard
downtown, and other area destinations along busy streets.
A portion of the route includes an existing pedestrian under crossing of the Highway
99W overpass. This area has long been an attractive nuisance, and its use as transient
hangout is a major obstacle to the creation of a walkable and safe mixed-use downtown
area. Completion of this section of the high use trail would bring increased pedestrian
activity to the under crossing and discourage criminal activity.
With regard to vegetation, the area within the trial corridor is undeveloped and covered
by a combination of trees, blackberries, and grass. Near Grant Street, the vegetation
impact from the trail is mainly to Himalayan blackberry. The alignment minimizes
riparian impact by preserving existing trees.
An important environmental benefit of the trail is that it would provide access for the
restoration of the disturbed and non-native portions of the streamside area. While trees
line much of the stream course within the trail corridor, there are significant strips of
open areas where blackberries are becoming dominant, spreading or threatening the
native plants. The plan for these degraded areas includes the removal of non-native
vegetation and planting the open areas along the creek with a continuous corridor of
trees.
According to Clean Water Services, the agency responsible for county-wide water quality
management and which has reviewed plans for the trail, the City is "doing a good job of
balancing the needs of the project with its impact on the resource.
Not constructing the trail would deprive the neighborhood and other users of a healthy
outdoor recreation activity. It also would leave a major gap in the regional trail and
preclude access for restoration activities.
Land use (Sensitive Lands) approval would be required for trail construction. This would
involve a public hearing process, which would provide additional opportunities for public
comments and objections to the trail design.
6. Fanno Creek Park Shelter - Two respondents that commented onsthe Fanno Creek Park
Shelter project saw the project was unnecessary since the Library itself provided parking
and shelter nearby. The comment also suggested that the funding to be used for
rebuilding a section of Fanno Creek Trail between Tigard Street and Tiedeman Avenue.
Staff Comment: This project was proposed by City Council. The shelter will provide a
place for pedestrians to stop while walking along the Fanno Creek. An interpretive sign
will also be displayed to provide information about the surrounding area which will be
planted with native vegetation. It is necessary to leave the project on the draft list.
7. Fanno Creek Trail (Hall Blvd to proposed Wall Street) - The opposing opinion came
from the Biodiversity Project of Tigard who supported the extension of Fanno Creek
Trail but did not want this segment of the trail to go into the habitat north of the creek.
The group also recommended that the trail should cross Hall Boulevard, then
immediately turn south following the new sidewalk and then connect to the library site
south of the creek.
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CIP
January 26, 2004
Page 4 of 9
Staff Comment: Staff does riot favor the on-street option proposed because the physical
design of the trail segment poses very limited disturbance to the existing vegetation and
avoids all wetlands and trees. The area through which the trail passes is a former horse
pasture. All along the stream banks, Himalayan blackberries predominate. A re-
vegetation plan has been developed for the greenway area through which the trail is
proposed to travel. The recently revised trail alignment located north of the creek avoids
all wetlands and is located relatively close to the road.
The proposed alternative, an eastside sidewalk route along Hall Boulevard, is not feasible
at this time. The sidewalk scheduled for installation in conjunction with the library
project does not extend north of the Hall Boulevard vehicular bridge. Moreover, the
existing bridge is too narrow to safely pass pedestrian and vehicular traffic
simultaneously. The construction of a new bridge, although highly needed, has not been
scheduled at this time and no funding has been identified to pay for its construction.
Two permits would be required for trail construction. These are the CWS Stormwater
Connection Permit and the City Sensitive Lands Permit. The Sensitive Lands Permit
process would include a public comment period and a formal public hearing. This will
provide additional opportunities for public involvement in the trail design.
8. Skateboard Park - This project gained positive comment from Tualatin Riverkeepers
and the Biodiversity Project of Tigard due the City's choice of location for the proposed
park. The City Hall parking lot location selected for the park would eliminate negative
impacts to natural resources. The Biodiversity Project of Tigard had a question about the
project cost which has increased from approximately $290,000 to $404,000.
Staff Comment: The construction cost for the skateboard park was estimated at
$392,470 (not in the realm of $290,000). $13,000 has been added to cover consulting
costs for developing construction drawings, specifications and project management. The
new construction cost for the park is currently proposed for $405,000.
9. Tree Planting -The favorable comment came from Tualatin Riverkeepers and the
Biodiversity Project of Tigard who appreciated the City's effort to restore habitat by
planting trees and shrubs in parks and openspaces and along Fanno Creek. The
Biodiversity Project of Tigard also recommended that only native species be planted.
Staff Comment: It is the City's practice to plant all greenspaces with native vegetation.
Most of the trees planted in the parks are native. However, from time to time, non-native
plants (e.g. zelkova trees) are planted along parking areas.
10. Summerlake Improvements - The comment came from Tualatin Riverkeepers who saw
no progress from the City to improve the water quality, temperature loading and fish
passage. The group asked the City to remove fish passage barriers and restore natural
stream conditions.
Staff Comment: Under Council's direction, the City has allocated some funding to
perform flow monitoring and other related studies. The City has a contract with the
County Watermaster to perform the flow-monitoring work including temperature. As
noted in Section C, item No. 2, this project with other projects in the Fanno Creek
Management Plan are currently being evaluated and prioritized through a public process.
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CEP
January 26, 2004
Page 5 of 9
Funding is through SWM fees intended to improve water quality but is not available for
fish passage or habitat improvements.
B. NEW PROJECTS PROPOSED & STAFF COMMENTS
1. Fanno Creek Trail Realignment (Tigard Street to Tiedeman Avenue) - The comment
was about a portion of the trail within the former wetland section be replaced by a
boardwalk. Seven respondents requested the City to restore the hydrologic connectivity
of the wetland areas located on either side of the trail section. Also, the trail section
currently is underwater for part of the year and, during this time, trail users walk through
the adjacent wetland mitigation site in order to get around the standing water.
Staff Response: Staff is supportive of this recommendation in concept and intends to
look into the design-related details and cost. The City is prepared to budget an initial
amount of $10,000 towards the cost of pavement removal and boardwalk installation.
2. Acquisition and Restoration of Greenspaces (north of North Dakota Street, between
Fanno Creek and railroad tracks) - This project received eight letters expressing the
desire to 9cquire a piece of property north of North Dakota Street between Fanno Creek
and the railroad tracks.
Staff Comment: The property is currently owned by a developer. Development of this
land shall be in accordance with zoning rules, federal wetlands regulations and CWS
design standards that require preservation of the floodplain and a sensitive lands buffer.
Acquisition of the property was proposed in the FY 2003-04 CIP. However, it wasn't
available to purchase at the time the budget was approved. The Tigard Transportation
System Plan proposes that Nimbus Avenue be extended through this parcel. Any further
consideration of purchasing this land would be for the purpose of reserving it for the
street extension.
3. Main/Commercial Street Curb Return Improvement - The comment was regarding
improvement of the curb return at the southeast corner of the Main/Commercial Street
Intersection to accommodate wide turn movements by TriMet buses from westbound
Commercial Street to northbound Main Street.
Staff Comment: Staff concurs with the recommendation and will include the project in
the draft project list for consideration.
4. Four-way Stop Sign Improvement (Burnham/Main Street Intersection) - The Tigard
Central Business District Association recommended installation of curb-outs at all stop
sign/traffic signal intersections within the CBD and at all locations where crosswalks
exist without signalization or control. The Association emphasized the invisibility of an
existing stop sign on southbound Main Street at the intersection with Burnham Street.
Staff Comment: Southbound Main Street at the intersection with Burnham Street will be
recommended for improvements as follows:
- Re-paint existing pavement markings.
- Relocate the existing advanced warning sign 50 feet south.
- Eliminate one parking space adjacent to the southbound stop sign.
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CEP
January 26, 2004
Page 6 of 9
The suggestion regarding installation of curb-outs at all stop sign/traffic signal
intersections within the CBD should be considered in the Downtown Development Study
to be performed during the coming year. A couple of bulb-outs as recommended by the
Downtown Traffic Study performed last year may be considered for the upcoming fiscal
year. Other improvements resulting from the Development Study can be considered for
future fiscal years.
5. Burnham Street Improvements - This project received comments from the Tigard
Central Business District Association requesting inclusion of curbside parking, sidewalks
and speed designation that matches Main Street's and other adjacent streets'.
Staff Comment: The project has been put on hold at the 75% design stage until a unified
vision of the Tigard downtown is developed and a consensus on elements that would be
incorporated in the street is reached.
6. Main Street Park - The request was about developing the south end of Main Street to
match the Liberty Park on the north end.
Staff Comment: The City can not develop the property since it is owned by the State bf
Oregon.
7. Sattler Road Storm Drain Pipe Installation (98th to 96`' Avenue) - Staff received a
phone call from a citizen who requested the existing ditch on the north side of the Sattler
Road between 98th and 96th Avenue be replaced.with underground storm drain pipes to
provide additional paving area for children to walk without cutting through private
properties.
Staff Comment: Replacing the ditch with a pipe does not provide for adequate drainage
since a pipe cannot effectively collect the runoff from the street and there is no facility
available to accept the discharge of the pipe. Runoff over the covered ditch would either
pond or continue onto private property. Adding the project to the draft CEP list is not
recommended.
8. Projects Proposed by Tigard Central Business District Association: Staff received a
letter from the Association recommending ten projects to be included on the proposed
CIP project list for consideration. Of the ten projects, three are related to capital
improvements and seven are mostly related to the Commuter Rail project.
Staff Comment: Three CIP projects are addressed in this executive summary. Staff will
forward other projects to the Tigard Downtown Task Force who oversees the overall
Commuter Plan for consideration.
C. GENERAL QUESTIONS & RESPONSES
1. Bull Mountain/Roshak Road Intersection - The question was about the funding source
for construction of the project.
Staff Response: As identified in the draft CIP project list, construction of the Bull
Mountain/Roshak Road Intersection is funded by Traffic Impact Fees-US which is
collected within the Urban Services Area. County officials have authorized the use of
County TIF funds for TIF-eligible improvements to the major roads like Walnut Street,
Gaarde Street and Bull Mountain Road.
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CIP
January 26, 2004
Page 7 of 9
2. Storm Drainage System - A citizen and Tualatin Riverkeepers asked for information
regarding the City's current balance of SWM (Stormwater Management Plan) Fees. The
group also expected that the CIP list would reflect the results of CWS' specific projects
that had been evaluated and prioritized by the agency. Correction of undersized
stormwater treatment facilities and prevention of stormwater pollution from flowing into
Fanno Creeks were also addressed in the letters.
Staff Response: Stormwater projects proposed in the Fanno Creek Management Plan are
currently being evaluated and prioritized through a public process by CWS. Once this is
completed, the project and its priority will be included in the CEP. The beginning SWM
fund balance for FY 2003 - 04 is $1,890,799. With exception of a few early action
projects, significant expenditures are expected until the public process is completed. This
fee is based upon increased impervious surfaces (pavement, roofs) that result from
development. As the City approaches build-out, revenue from this fund is expected to
decline.
Design of stormwater treatment facilities is in accordance with CWS design standards
that require removal of 65 percent of the total phosphorous from the runoff from 100
percent of the newly constructed impervious surfaces. Staff would welcome an
opportunity to meet with the group to receive specific ideas and additional input
regarding water quality treatment issues.
3. Sidewalk Installation -The question was regarding installation of sidewalks through
formation of Local Improvement Districts.
Staff Response: It is possible to form Local Improvement Districts for sidewalk
improvements. However, Local Improvement Districts require consent from the owners
within the proposed district. In addition, the costs involved in issuing a municipal bond
would most likely be relatively high for small neighborhood projects. Furthermore,
construction of sidewalks generally also requires installation of curbs and full-width
pavement. In short, the cost involved in providing sidewalk improvements are usually
much more than meet the eye because of the other improvements that are needed to drain
the roadway.
4. Park/Openspace Land Purchase - A citizen commented that funding for parks is
limited and requested that some projects be deferred to provide funding for acquisition of
land for parks.
Staff Response: Parks System Development Fees are the only source of funding within
the CIP available for purchasing land for parks. Consequently, deferring other projects
will not increase funding for parks.
5. Planter Strips - The question was regarding installation of planter strips between streets
and sidewalks to contribute to beautification and safety for the streets.
Staff Response: Installation of planter strips is currently required by the City's
Community Development Code for improvements of all streets in Tigard. However, due
to right-of-way restriction on some street widening projects, acquisition of additional
rights-of-way for placement of planter strips has been restricted. Street projects will
include planter strips wherever feasible.
1.%9r0vw"eVmposed dpWM-05SexwArve m miery dw
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CIP
January 26, 2004
Page 8 of 9
ATTACHMENTS
Executive Summary - FY 2004-05 CIP
January 26, 2004
Page 9 of 9
Page I of 1
Diane Jelderks - RE: Capital Improvements Projects, City of Tigard
From: Cathyann Jones <cathyannj@sevendees.com>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/20/2004 11:30 AM
Subject: RE: Capital Improvements Projects, City of Tigard
- Dear Mr. Duenas,
My husband and I are residents of Tigard and walk daily in the Greenway Park area. We would like to express our support for the current
joint proposals by the Friends of Summer Creek. The Biodiversity Project of Tigard, and Take Back Tigard for the Fanno Creek Trail
Restoration and the Focus on Floodplans plans. The area that is being proposed to build on is full of wildlife and gives us a much richer area
to enjoy the birds and wildlife than another building crowding this diverse floodplain area.
We have often remarked over the years how wonderful it is to have this park to enjoy in the middle of the busy area we live in. How is
increases the Gveablity of the area for us and is a big plus as to why we stay in this area. We were distressed to see that there was a
proposed building being considered for further development in this area and think it would be much better for the community if we were to
explore the proposals mentioned above.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important proposal.
Cathyann and Charlie Jones
11536 SW Twin Park PI.
Tigard, OR 97223
e-mail: caciones@gte.net
LOD
I
t
aic cf nrrxrru r~c►~i m `~h
1A P
-
`
# I r O (tom,, {L.o( ~.f-t~,c.•, 8
Nay
:i
i
~
i
i
f
i:
=
• f
1.
ib -
1
1
(i
~
f
i
i
_ Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - Comments on CIF Plan
From: "John Frewing" <jfrewing@teleport.com>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/20/2004 7:49 AM
Subject: Comments on CIP Plan -
Gus:
Please consider the comments below as you prepare subsequent versions of the Tigard CIP Plan for 2004-05:
1) Please include a bit more information about the different funding sources. For example, as a customer of the
TVWD, 1 don't want particularly to pay for improvements to the Tigard water system. I presume that the Water
CIP funds come exclsively from Tigard water users, but what about your time in developing this CIP and
overseeing any other Tigard water expenses. Do you allocate your time so that water users pay for your water
work, or do I get to support that work as well? Similarly, for the Bull Mountain/Roshak improvement (which I think
is necessary), do Tigard residents pay for this work outside the city limits? 1 presume that your funding source is
a county or state funding source, but all this is not clear in the CIP material you handed out a week ago.
2) 1 don't understand why Gaarde improvements include a sidewalk and the work on SW 72nd does not include a
sidewalk. You include a statement for the North Dakota pedestrian bridge that the existing bridge is too narrow to
safely pass pedestrian and vehidular traffic. The same is true for SW 72nd from Spruce to Locust. I don't
understand why your proposed improvements to Maplecrest and Pine are included. These are not busy streets
and don't serve substantial numbers of frontages. I suggest that these two projects (Maplecrest and Pine) be
deferred to another year in favor of a sidewalk for SW 72nd from Spruce to Locust.
3) 1 think that your proposal to conduct a Walnut/Ash/Scoffins feasibility study has not been adequately discussed
even at the concept level to spend $50,000 yet. Instead of looking for alternative routes around 99W. I would
favor looking at alternatives for 99W itself. I have previously written you asking that you consider a
overpass/underpass for the Greenwood/Main crossing of 99W and the same for Hall crossing of 99W. I know that
such would be expensive, but we need to make 99W more of a bypass through Tigard rather than commercial
street, if we are to preserve the livability of downtown.
4) 1 agree with others who comment that funding for parks is too low a percentage of our community capital
expenditures. Please consider deferring some of the other projects in favor of more park/open space land
purchases.
5) 1 agree with others who observe that there is a large backlog of necessary surface water management facilities
which need to be expanded or added to deal with over 50 years of providing NO retention of stormwater
drainage. On my own street, your CAP survey noted such situation, and although I don't think my street is the
worst of the backlog, you should provide more funds to this capital need of the city.
6) Inasmuch as the Street Maintenance Fee will not provide for improvement of sidewalks, I think it is imperative
that additional CIP funds be alloted to this function throughout Tigard. In addition, I think you should explore the
formation of sidewalk LIDs to push the issue of sidewalks forward in the near future (I don't think'that planning
should be in the CIP).
7) 1 agree with others who think that Wall Street expenditures should be stopped as early as possible.
Sincerely,
John Frewing, 7110 SW Lola Lane, Tigard, 97223 503-245-5760 jfrewing@_telepor.com
January 19, 2004
RE: Capital Improvements Projects Budget
Gus Duenas
Vannie Nguyen
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97123
Dear Ms. Nguyen and Mr. Duenas,
Attached is a copy of the two projects that we are submitting for the FY 2004-05 CIP
program. We also submitted a copy at the public meeting on January 141h. We appreciate the
city's efforts that have gone into the CIP process, including the on-going restoration of
habitats in Tigard which in the long run will benefit the many species of fish and wildlife that
exist in our city, helping to ensure their long-term conservation and protection.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the list of projects that the city submitted and
our comments are as follows.
STREET SYSTEM PROGRAM
• Crosswalk Lights (Hall Blvd. At Faring Creek Pathway)
As we commented at the meeting, citizens have for years requested that the Fanno Creek
bridge be replaced with pedestrian access going under the bridge. It would be a much safer
means of getting pedestrians across Hall Blvd. The posted speed limit here is 45 mph which
means many people go 50 mph or more. At the last meeting for the planning of the open
space and trail around the library, we were told that the crossing on Hall would have an island
in the center so pedestrians would have a safe harbor to get to midway across the street. This
does not seem to be included in the proposal.
• North Dakota Street Pedestrian Bridge
The money allocated for this project would be better spent by using it to buy the nearby Fanno
Creek wetlands site (current name of "Black Bull" proposal) with funding leftover for
wetland restoration. It does not make sense to put a pedestrian bridge next to the existing
bridge since there are no existing nearby sidewalks to connect to and there are no sidewalks
from the bridge all the way east to the other side of the railroad tracks to connect to. While
we support better pedestrian access in this area, we feel strongly that the funds for this
proposal would be better used right now for land acquisition as mentioned earlier. .
• Wall Street LID and Hall Blvd/Wall Street Intersection and Approaches
For more than two years, many of us attended meetings for the new library project. We
supported the city's efforts to design a library that would benefit all of Tigard's citizens as
well as increase the amount of openspace and trails to enjoy. What we did not agree to then
nor do we agree to or support now is the city's continued insistence on constructing the first
and second phases of Wall Street.
The total funding for all of the CIP programs is approximately $20 million, and of that total
only approximately 4% is allocated for Parks Systems. If one takes out the skateboard park
where funds will come from fundraising, it equates to only 2%. While we recognize that some
improvements to streets, water systems, etc. may be needed, it is also important to ensure that
adequate funding exists for land acquisition to provide much needed parks and openspaces for
all of Tigard's citizens, who recognize. that nature and all that it encompasses is a vital
component of the true livability of this community.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important CIP planning process. We look
forward to working with the City of Tigard in the future in order to contribute to the long-term
protection and enhancement of our natural resources.
Sincerely,
Susan Beilke, Director
The Biodiversity Project of Tigard
January 14; 2004
RE: Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
SUBMITED BY: These are joint proposals submitted by the following groups: Friends
of Summer Creek, The Biodiversity Project of Tigard, and Take Back Tigard.
To whom it may concern:
We are pleased to have the opportunity to submit projects under the Capital
Improvements Projects. Working together as a community, we believe we can all work
together to make positive changes that improve the livability of our neighborhoods. Our
proposals are as follows:
Focus on Floodplains - (Estimated cost - $40,000)-Purchase and restoration of
8.15 acres adjacent to Fanno Creek off North Dakota street (site is presently called
the Black Bull development proposal). This proposal focuses on the need to protect
floodplain and wetland habitats in our city, in order to protect and enhance fish and
wildlife habitat, maintain the water storage capacity of out wetlands, decrease the
threat of flooding to surrounding neighborhoods, and provide increased passive
recreational (e.g., bird watching) opportunities to the community.
In order to accomplish the above, we present this proposal as a "pilot" project, one
which would allow the city to showcase its intent to preserve and protect floodplain
habitat and corridors. The first part of the project would involve the purchase of the
above mentioned property, the second phase would involve restoration of upland,
wetland, and riparian shrub/forest habitats. Additional funding could be found from
numerous restoration grants available in the metro region. This is a great
opportunity for the city to work with the neighbors and the community as a whole in
order to improve the overall "livability" of our community for its citizens as well as for
the fish and wildlife species and their habitats that we are stewards of.
Fanno Creek Trail Restoration - (Estimated cost - $10-15,000) Involves the portion
of trail between Tigard & Tiedemann streets. This project would involve removing
the asphalt in the portion of the trail that exists in the delineated wetland. We
propose this project for several reasons. Because it is in the wetlands, the trail is
under water(>4-6") for much of the year and is essentially not useable. People using
the trail go around by using the nearby replanted section which has negative impacts
to the vegetation in this area. As the trail exists currently, it impedes and restricts
the hydrologic flow in this area, causing water to pool on the creek side of the
asphalt. This trail also is impeding flow to the adjacent wetlands and uplands
because of the material it was built with and also its width. We propose the trail in
the wetland section be rebuilt so it is a boardwalk, allowing for use for a greater
portion of the year and to improve the hydrologic connectivity of this area near
Fanno Creek.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important process.
Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - Capital Improvement Project
From: "Pegatris" <pegatris. pegatds@verizon. net>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/19/2004 11:03 AM
Subject: Capital Improvement Project
- As a frequent walker of a dog on the Fanno Creek Trail, I certainly think the proprosals
outlined is more in keeping with the landscape, than apartments and condominiums. Pat
Redmond
Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
From: "Bill and Mimi Eick" <meick3@comcast.net>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/18/2004 5:14 PM
Subject: Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
-1 am a long time resident of the Tigard area and I have used, for many years, the trails along Fanno Creek.
These paths provide fitness, recreation, and great pleasure to me and my family.
The restoration of the trail between Tigard and Tiedemann seems like an excellent project which will allow use of
the trail for more months during the year and reduce negative impact on the vegetation in the area.
The proposal, Focus on Floodplains, is also badly needed. In recent years, as development has increased, we
have been aware of more flooding in the streets around our neighborhood. We find standing water in our yard
until well into April and May and our drainage ditch is often full to overflowing. This was not the case even.five to
seven years ago. Thests have been dry years, so increased rain would not account for the problems. Please
support the proposal to purchase and restore the 8.15 acres adjacent to Fanno Creek off North Dakota street.
Thank you for your consideration. Mimi Eick
TUALATIN Riverkeepers
16507 SW Roy Rogers Rd. Sherwood. OR 97140
(503) 590-5813 • fax: (S03) 590-6702 • www-tualatinriverkeepers.org
email: info@tualatinriverkeepers.org
January 18, 2004
- RE: Capital Improvement Projects Budget
Vannie Nguyen
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, OR 97123
Dear Ms. Nguyen,
NVr
a0~~7 da
Tualatin Riverkeepers is a community-based organization of 700 dues paying members
working to protect and restore Oregon's Tualatin River System. We appreciate the City
of Tigard's efforts to protect and restore creeks, wetlands, floodplain and habitat. Thank
you for the opportunity to comment on the City of Tigard's Capital Improvement.
I have reviewed the proposed list of Capital Improvement Projects and offer the
following comments for Tualatin Riverkeepers.
Wall Street LID
As we have stated before in letters and testimony to the City Council, Tualatin
Riverkeepers opposes the formation of the Wall Street Local Improvement District. Our
objections still focus on the destruction of riparian and wetland habitat, impacts on
sensitive species including the western pond turtle, known to use the area, and the
dangers of a new on-grade railroad crossing. We believe alternatives to the Wall Street
LID identified in the Tigard Transportation System Plan, including the replacement of the
Hall Street bridge over Fanno Creek provide benefits to traffic, pedestrian safety,
wildlife, wetland and riparian preservation and flood prevention that Wall Street does not.
We see the city's pursuit of this project in the face of undying opposition of the railroad
°
owners as an imprudent use of public funds.
~N
J
Fanno Creek Trail
We appreciate the City's efforts at constructing the Fanno Creek Trail. We don't see a
o-p
lot of value in.the $75,000 proposed parking and shelter north of the library, since the
library itself provides parking and shelter nearby. As we have requested previously in
W
J
public meetings regarding the trail alignment, we feel that the trail on the library site
should be kept south and west of Fanno Creek to minimize conflicts with wildlife.
We ask that CEP funds be dedicated to rebuilding a section of the Fanno Creek Trail
between Teidemann and Tigard Streets with a boardwalk and restore hydrology. The
M
asphalt trail section in this area is inappropriate for wetlands and floodplain. This area
The Tualatin Riverkeepers is a community-based organization working to protect and restore Oregon's Tualatin River system.
floods often during the fall, winter and spring months and becomes unusable for many
days. As a result, people using the trail make a new trail to the west and damage the area
that is supposed to serve as mitigation for wetland destruction elsewhere in the City.
Late last year Tualatin Riverkeepers provided the City with a letter of support for .
extending the Fanno Creek trail from Cook Park to Durham City Park and the proposed
Tualatin River pedestrian bridge. This project should be listed, pending grant funding.
Tree Planting
We appreciate the use of the City's Tree Replacement Fund to restore native riparian
forest along Fanno Creek. We look forward to working with the City on February 14 on
one such planting project.
Skateboard Park
We applaud the City's choice of location for the proposed skateboard park in the City
Hall Parking lot. This location eliminates the damage to natural resources that would
have occurred on other previously proposed sites.
Storm Drainage System
Clean Water Services' Stormwater Management Plan (August 2000) committed to
"Evaluate and retrofit where feasible, existing drainage structures to produce water
quality benefits", with evaluation and prioritization to be "completed within a three-year
period". We would expect that this CIP list would reflect the results of this evaluation
and prioritization with a list of specific projects.
When we last checked on July 1, 2002, the City of Tigard was holding a balance of
$2,601,474 in Surface Water Management Fees. The proposed expenditure of $150,000
on Clean Water Services Master Plan seems a bit meager considering the amount of
SWM Fees that the City was holding. Please inform us as to the City's current balance of
SWM Fees.
A study by Lewis G. Scholl, PE, published in the December 2000 edition of Stormwater
Treatment Northwest compares Stormwater quality treatment facilities in Oregon and
Washington. Here is what the study has to say about stormwater treatment facilities in
the Tualatin Basin, including Tigard:
"In the Tualatin Basin - the flow rate treated is about'/2 of that typical to the
City of Portland and about '/e of that typical to cities and counties in
Washington State. The result is that - in the Tualatin Basin - water quality
facilities are designed significantly smaller and with less capacity for flow
and treatment than in all other areas in the Northwest. This Difference is
primarily due to the design storm and the associated method of calculation
that the Unified Sewerage Agency (USA) has chosen to use. The
discrepancy does not generally reflect any loci' -Ateorological phenomena."
Clean Water Services and the City of Tigard are required the Clean Water Act to prevent
Stormwater pollution to the maximum extent practicable. If higher capacity Stormwater
facilities are practicable in Washington State and Portland, they are practicable in Tigard.
We ask that the City of Tigard use SWM Fees for CIP projects that correct for undersized
stormwater treatment facilities. We further ask that the City focus on disconnecting
streets from streams to prevent stormwater pollution and the flashy flows that
characterize and damage the Fanno Creek system.
Over a year ago, as.part of the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Urban & Public Services task
force I asked that the City adopt and implement green streets standards to better handle
stormwater. That strategy has not shown up in the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow progress
report despite assurances from the public works director that it would be passed on to the
transportation group. Planning for transportation and planning for healthy streams should
go hand in hand. Please put implementation of green street standards for stormwater into
the CIP proposal.
Summerlake Improvements
A few years ago I participated in the Summerlake task force that explored options to
improve water quality, temperature loading, and fish passage at Summerlake Park. We
see no progress from the City toward those goals. Tualatin Riverkeepers monitoring of
water temperatures above and below Summer Lake last summer indicate a peak daily
temperature gain on the order of 10 degrees F on hot summer days caused by the dam at
Summerlake. We have talked with long-time residents that tell us of catching cutthroat
trout in Summer Creek before the dam was built. Tualatin Riverkeepers encourages the
.City to restore natural stream conditions and remove fish passage barriers on Summer
Creek at Summerlake Park.
Parks and Greenspaces Acquisition - $40,000
We urge the City to acquire the 8 acre parcel at the confluence of Ash Creek and Fanno
Creek for greenspace, north of SW North Dakota Street between Fanno Creek and the
railroad tracks. A recent article in the Oregonian stated that the parcel had recently sold
for $35,000. The parcel is largely floodplain and contains wetlands and riparian zone
was a target for acquisition by the Metro Greenspaces Program. We are concerned by the
threat of inappropriate development on the site. We are further concerned about the
apparent conflict of interest raised by the Oregonian article on the part of two employees
of the City of Tigard.
Improving Public Participation
Funding for the CIP Program comes from a variety of sources. There is no indication in
the 14 page document provided at the open house on how much money is available from
each of the various funding sources. In order to better inform the public, and to assist
their input to the program, please provide a list of the funds available for CIP from the
sources listed in the 14 page document distributed at the open house. Please mail this
information to all who attended the open house and post this information on the City
website.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in Tigard's CUP Program planning. Tualatin
Riverkeepers looks forward to working with the City of Tigard on efforts to protect and
restore natural systems in Tigard and to build an appreciation for nature among the
citizens.
Sincerely,
. 6~ <39~~
Brian Wegener
Watershed Watch Coordinator
Tualatin Riverkeepers
Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - Main Street Park
From:
<KIMSSILVA@aol.com>
To:
<gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date:
1/15/2004 10:53 AM
Subject:
Main Street Park
- Sir. In regard to the capitol improvement projects and the need to develop old Main Street. I would like to see the
green space at the South end of Main Street developed to match Liberty Park on the North end. It would be nice
at least to make it pedestrian friendly with irrigated turf, a bench and sidewalk. I don't believe this would take a
huge amount of money. The Parks staff could do most of the work. Thank you for your time.
Mike Davidson
8370 SW Arthur Ct.
Tigard
Page 1 of 1
~pcl -05
Diane Jelderks - CIP 2004-2005 Proposed Projects r
From: Clare Bronder <clareb@comcast.net>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/1412004 10:17 PM
Subject: CIP 2004-2005 Proposed Projects
CC: <vannie@ci.tigard.or.us>, <dianej@ciAigard.or.us>, <rcg@csgpro.com>
Hello Gus.
I am writing to provide my input on the Capital Improvement Program
Projects for 2004-5 which are going to be submitted to the Planning Board
January 20. 2004.
1 am writing to recommend terminating the Wall Street Phase 1 project based
on an accurate reading of the agreement between the city and property
owner. The City of Tigard has already met they agreement to reasonably
accommodate research into the Wall Street extension.
For example, given the amount of money that would be needed to provide an
alternate switching point for the railroad, it does not seem at all
feasible given our budget and projected deficit in the coming years.
Who is the engineering firm that is getting the work for this effort which
is so obviously flawed, given a presentation of the facts? Wouldn't it be
better spent on a lawyer to advise the city on the intent of the signed
agreement with the property owner. That way we could not only save Tigard
hundreds of thousands of dollars in Phase II, but free money yet to be
wasted on design costs. Actually, we could probably save the legal fees
since we have a City Attorney already.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my concern.
Sincerely.
Clare Bronder
Tigard Resident
503 998 9800
CIP - Comments - Suggestions 1/14/04
17 S
C,t Y~ ~ S
ti► c3
M i
CIP FY 2004-05
Jan. 14, 2004
Input from Citizens
• Citizen supports Fanno Creek Trail from Library to existing
Fanno Creek Trail with the condition that the trail crosses Hall
Blvd south of Fanno Creek.
• Suggestion to replace the Hall Blvd bridge and have the path
cross under the bridge south of the creek.
• Then you can enhance the area north of Fanno Creek, east of
Hall Blvd for wildlife.
• 'it was recommended that we search for grants to help with
funding to replace Hall Blvd Bridge.
• Citizen asked that Wall Street Phase 1 project be deleted and
that it be left as a driveway.
OianQ Jelderks - Response To Your CIP Questions - _ _ Pa e 1
N P
From: Gus Duenas
To: basil_christopher@msn.com
Date: 12/24/03 3:26PM
Subject: Response To Your CIP Questions
The following are the questions you sent to Liz Newton early this week:
1) Has a firm date for the CIP meeting in January been set?
Citywide CIP meeting. An open house type meeting will be conducted so the public can view the
proposed projects and ask questions (early January 2004)
2) Can the public view proposed projects information prior to the January meeting?
3) What does "submittal of projects " refer to? Are these projects submitted by the Tigard
community?
Submittal of projects for FY 2004-05 should be in writing via email or letter by mid-January 2004.
Emails should be directed to aus(a_ci.tigard.or.us and letters should be addressed to the City
Engineer. Early participation of citizens in the process is encouraged and would help staff to
better organize a•draft CIP list to be reviewed by City Council.
4) Who coordinates the CIP meetings, and should I direct future CIP question to them?
The following are my answers:
1) The date for the Citywide meeting is January 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Town Hall.
2) We intend to post the list of proposed projects on the web early next week. We have.the basic.
list ready, but the Water Department is making some changes to their project list and won't haver
those changes to us until early next week. In addition, our webmaster is on vacation and won't be:
available to work the list into a format that can be easily accessed. He will be back next Monday.
Hopefully, we can have the project list posted by the end of the week next week. We tried to make
some changes on our own, but the project list out on the web now shows everything twice, which .
Was not the intention. We'll wait till the webmaster comes back to get the situation corrected. .
3) By submittal of project, we mean email messages or letters in no particular format. We are
asking for citizen comments on the proposed project list (we won't get those until we post the list
on the web) and for nominations of projects that we could consider for incorporation in either next
year's program, or in future years. We ask for input in writing so that we could have written
documentation of the input.
4) The questions or input should be directed to Vannie Nguyen (CIP Division Manager) at email:
vannie@ci.tigard.or.us, or at the City address. She is out today and Friday, but will be back next
Monday.
If you have any other questions before Vannie gets back from vacation, please let me know. I will
be here on Friday also.
Agustin P. Duenas, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 639-4171 x2470
Fax: (503) 624-0752
gus@ci.tigard.or.us
Tigard Central Business District Association, Inc.
A Not for Profit Corporation
FIN 93-1268974
(503) 624-2975
First Bank of Tigard Building
12420 S. W. Main Street
Tigard, Oregon 97223
December 17, 2003
Agustin P. Duenas, P.E., City Engineer
City of Tigard
13125 S.W. Hall Boulevard
Tigard, Oregon 97223
_
DEC 2.3 2003 no
C" Y OF TIGARD
Subject: Proposals for City of Tigard Capital Improvement in Central Business District
Dear Mr. Duenas,
The Tigard Central Business District Association (TCBDA) has identified a number of
projects we consider important to the City and the downtown business district. We would
like to submit some of them for inclusion in the City of Tigard Capital Improvement
Program budget process at this time.'
We have focused on projects which are rather `generic'; they are not inconsistent with
any other plans which may develop from the Tigard Downtown Task Force potential
Downtown Improvements Plan. We have considered the appearance of the City of Tigard
Historic Downtown Business District. We are attentive to the need for smooth traffic
flows with safe speeds. We look for pedestrian safety and enjoyment of the `Downtown
experience'. Our desire is to make Downtown Tigard an attractive place for the general
public to patronize the many and diverse businesses. These ideas are generally consistent
with the Oregon Downtown Development Association `Resource Team Report' of
February 2000, and the `Tigard Beyond Tomorrow' plan which is ongoing since 1996.
We have followed the developed design for the commuter rail station and look for a
continuous flow of esthetics into the entire downtown neighborhood. And, We have
received the support and endorsement of the Tigard Downtown Task Force for most of
the projects contained herein.
Being aware of the financial restraints the City of Tigard has, and the needs for
improvements in many other parts of our city, we understand that not all of the projects
will be accomplished in just one year. However, with establishment of a two to three year
plan, we believe these projects to be very feasible.
City of Tigard
December 17, 2003
Page 2
Please place these projects for serious consideration during the budget process. If you
have further questions, or need more information, please contact us as soon as possible so
that we may minimize any delays in meeting your needs.
Sincerely,
Tyler Ellenson
President
Cc: Tigard Downtown Task Force
Cc: Jim Hendryx, Community Development Director, City of Tigard
Cc: TCBDA Board and membership
Attachment - Proposed Capital Improvement Project List
Attachment - Proposed Capital Improvement Project List
Date: December 17, 2003
To: City of Tigard
From: TCBDA
PROPOSED PROJECTS
LISTED ACCORDING TO TCBDA SUGGESTED PRIORITY
Page 1 of 4
1) Ornate street lights for Main Street and the connecting streets between
Highway 99 and Hall Boulevard
With lights similar in design to that requested for the Commuter Rail
Stations, this project would lend an ambiance to the downtown
comparable to the pleasing esthetics established by numerous other-
downtown areas throughout Oregon. The light poles should have the
capability for embellishments such as banners and hanging baskets.
TCBDA encourages the City to work with TriMet for design compatibility
of the light poles and fixtures between the Commuter Rail Station and the
streets of Downtown Tigard. We also encourage research of the possible
programs available through Portland General Electric wherein there could
be significant cost savings. TCBDA would appreciate the opportunity to
participate in any design option considerations.
2) Gateway signage at all major entrances to Historic Downtown Tigard
This project has been spoken of for numerous years but never acted on.
Each main entrance to the downtown ought to have an attractive structure
signifying to the public that they are entering `Historic Downtown Tigard'.
The City should consider similar signage at each major entry to the town
in general.
TCBDA recommends certain style and design consistencies for all signage
so as to conserve on development and construction costs. Local art
advocates ought to be consulted for design.
3) Curb outs at all stop sign / traffic signal locations within the CBD, and all
locations where crosswalks exist without signalization or control
Emphasis is stressed for the stop sign on southbound Main Street at the
intersection with Burnham Street (the present curbside stop sign is not
visible enough). This recommendation is consistent with observations for
traffic/speed calming and pedestrian safety.
Endorsed by Tigard Downtown Task Force
Attachment - Proposed Capital Improvement Project List
Date: December 17, 2003
To: City of Tigard
From: TCBDA
PROPOSED PROJECTS
LISTED ACCORDING TO TCBDA SUGGESTED PRIORITY
Page 2 of 4
4) Community art enhancements throughout CBD including trash
receptacles
Art is a significant contributor to the attractiveness of any public area and
should not be forgotten on the heels of the other obvious major projects.
And while Pride Disposal Company has contributed trash receptacles for
our use for a number of years, the receptacles need to be upgraded for use
and attractiveness.
Hanging flower baskets and other tree / landscape provisions throughout
Central Business District. Working with the business community, there
could be significant beautification of our downtown area with these
enhancements. It is not suggested that the City would bear the cost of this
project alone.
5) Improvement of corner, Main Street and Commercial Street
TriMet buses extensively use this intersection. The existing turning radius
is such that the buses are required to proceed wide, into the southbound
lanes of Main Street, when making a right turn from Commercial Street. It
is known that the City has knowledge of this problem; TCBDA
re ,ommends the City proceed to invest in the improvements; TCBDA also
believes TriMet should participate in the costs.
6) Permanent electrical hookup and power panels at Liberty Park and Main
Street Park with random receptacles; ornate street style lights along
the paved paths through the parks
These park areas are at two of the major entrances to the fiistorical
downtown business district. Seasonally and at other times of the year, they
are the site of activity and events requiring electrical support.
Additionally, they have significant use by pedestrians passing thru or
awaiting bus service. Lighting would enhance the safety as well as the
appearance of the parks.
Endorsed by Tigard Downtown Task Force
.i
Attachment - Proposed Capital Improvement Project List
Date: December 17, 2003
To: City of Tigard
From: TCBDA
PROPOSED PROJECTS
LISTED ACCORDING TO TCBDA SUGGESTED PRIORITY
Page 3 of 4
The remaining four proposals need to be incorporated into the overall Commuter Rail
plan. At the suggestion of the Tigard Downtown Task Force, we support a two-year plan
for completion of these projects. While not supporting the "bring in the bulldozers"
approach at this time, we do support them being in the Capital Improvements Program
Budget (Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005) for planning, design and preparation as a phase one
expenditure. Implementation of these proposals is proposed as a phase two, to be made a-
part of the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006, subject to
possible modification depending on the status of the Commuter Rail project.
Street Extension from Burnham Street to proposed Commuter Rail Parking
Lot
The Task Force' identification of this need with the development of the
Commuter Rail Station should be addressed as soon as possible since there
is planning required to determine where the best extension would-be
located, and. funding for property acquisition and street construction will
be necessary
Burnham Street Improvements
This street is a gateway to the downtown area. The amount of traffic and
the condition of the street demand improvements. The opportunity for
curbside parking serving the public and the adjacent businesses is
significant. The City several years ago secured most all of the right of way
needs. The opportunity for sidewalks would be a major pedestrian safety
factor. The speed designation should be that for a downtown business
environment, that is posted the same as Main Street and the other adjacent
streets.
Endorsed by Tigard Downtown Task Force
Attachment - Proposed Capital Improvement Project List
Date: December 17, 2003
To: City of Tigard
From: TCBDA
PROPOSED PROJECTS
LISTED ACCORDING TO TCBDA SUGGESTED PRIORITY
Page 4 of 4
City owned structure at each of the Commuter Rail Stations
An idea is a kiosk incorporating a small police department office (like that
at Tigard High but shared with TriMet police), a clock tower, public
restrooms (with timed locks), information board, newspaper stands, pay
telephones, emergency phones, security cameras, drinking fountains,
vending machines, etc. It is not suggested that these facilities would be
staffed full time by the police; the police presence and use would be
random. This project will require cooperation with TriMet in the design of
the parking lots.
Public parking on unused lands within the corridor between Burnham Street
and the rail right of way from Main Street to Hall Boulevard
There is much unused and/or inefficiently used land in the corridor which
could be improved for parking with very attractive landscaping to enhance
the potential beauty of our downtown. The Tigard Downtown Task Force
suggests other possible uses of some of the land, such as small park areas,
landscaping, etc.
Endorsed by Tigard Downtown Task Force
Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
From: Moriah Diederich <moanne@flash.net>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/18/2004 10:33 AM
Subject: Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
This e-mail is to show my support for the Capital Improvement Projects
submitted by the Friends of Summer Creek, the Biodiversity Project of Tigard
and Take Back Tigard. I am truly relieved that the proposal for the Black
Bull Park Condominium/Apartment project is not going though, as I think it
would have been a detrement to the community and residential property
values.
The purchase and restoration of the 8.15 acres adjacent to Fanno Creek off
North Dakota street (the Black Bull development proposal) by the City of
Tigard would help to increase community livability and residential property
values. The Fanno Creek Trail Restoration is also an excellent idea, and has
my support.
Please let me know if there is anything else that I can do to show my
support for these proposals.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Moriah Diederich
10575 SW North Dakota Street
Tigard. OR 97223
(503) 639-9295
~lP•//r \TlnrttrnPr+tc%.~nanrl%~OCPttinoc\TlianP; nnn\r nr,alo/fin- estt;ncv~\,r- -\r=txrtnnnni 1 /111MnnA
Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - capital improvement projects
From: "Michele Vitali" <vitali.mj@gte.net>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/18/2004 1:35 PM
Subject: capital improvement projects
We are sending this email in support of the Focus on Floodplains and Fanno Creek Trail Restorations projects
proposed for the area off North Dakota Street.
Thank you,
John & Michele Vitali
10793 SW 106th Ave.
Tigard
file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Dianej.000\Local%20Settings\Temp\GW } 00001.... 1/23/2004
Page 1 of 1
Diane Jelderks - Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
From: "Garey Kurtz" <gareyk@mindspring.com>
To: <gus@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 1/18/2004 11:02 AM
Subject: Capital Improvement Projects, City of Tigard
aguStin P. Duenas, P.E.
City Engineer
Hello, how are you? I am very interested in seeing the alternative capitol improvement projects
supported by Friends of Summer Creek, The biodiversity Project of Tigard and Take Back Tigard.
These include the Focus on Floodplains proposal to purchase 8.15 acres adjacent to Fanno Creek-
currently known as the Black Bull development proposal. I attended the open public presentation
regarding the Black Bull development and I am very concerned about degradation to the Fanno Creek
wetland as a result of the road to be built in the wetland boundary area. Traffic safety on N. Dakota st.
is also a serious concern with this road proposal. In addition I walk the wetland trail regularly and the
impact that this proposed development would have on the esthetic quality of this green way trail would
be very negative. We have an obligation to preserve the quality of life here in our fair city and the
natural resources still remaining are very limited, lets make the best use of them for future generations.
am a native Oregonian and the well-being of the wildlife in this wetland area is also a major concern to
me. I hope that you will support both of the projects proposed by these organizations along the Fanno
Creek Trail. I would like to volunteer if these projects are undertaken. The City of Tigard has a very
poor reputation in my neighborhood because the focus of this government is predominantly to promote
development. This is an opportunity to demonstrate a new and better direction. Thank you for your
consideration.
- Garey Kurtz
9600 SW Lewis Ln
Tigard, Or 97223
Garey Kurtz
Bare
EarthLink: It's your Internet.
file://C::\i)ncnmentc%?()anrt%,~nCPttinvc\T)ianPi onow nr`aI~/ ~~1CPttinno\Tow+.+\r~t~t nnnn+ + 11)12 11)nnn
Presentation Overview
• New CIP Formulation Process
• Program Areas
• Priorities for FY 2004-05
• Draft Project List
• Public Comments and Suggestions
• What's Next?
New Formulation Process
• CIP Overview - Focus on Tigard
(December 4, 2003)
• Citywide meeting (January 14, 2004)
• Planning Commission (February 2, 2004)
• City Council (February 17, 2004)
• Finalize Project List (March - May 2004)
• Presentations in May and June 2004
Program Areas
• Sanitary Sewer System Program
- Sanitary Sewer Major Maintenance
- Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvements
- Sewer Extension Program
• Storm Drainage System Program
- Storm Sewer Major Maintenance
- Storm Drainage Capital Improvements
Program Areas
j • Street System Program
- Traffic Studies
- Traffic Safety-Related Projects
s - Pavement Major Maintenance
d - Traffic Calming Program
Major Street Capital Improvements
- Bridge Replacements
-;a Program Areas
° -7 • Parks System Program
- Citywide Parks
- Trail Systems
SS • Water System Program
• City Facilities System Program
Priorities for FY 2004-05
• Complete Gaarde Street Improvements
Phase 2 Construction
• Complete the new Library construction
• Complete the Wall Street/Hall Boulevard
intersection and approaches
• Implement the Street Maintenance Fee
funded projects
Priorities for FY 2004-05
• Initiate projects to improve traffic
carrying capacity
• Evaluate and develop alternative
funding sources for major street
improvements
Pavement Overlays
• 72nd Avenue (Fir Loop to Hunziker St)
• 72nd Avenue (Spruce Street to Oak St)
• 12151 Avenue (Ann St to Springwood Dr)
• Pine Street (691h Avenue to cul-de-sac)
• Park Street (11011, to Watkins Avenue)
Priorities for FY 2004-05
• Additional traffic calming measures
• Citywide Sewer Extension Program
projects
• Storm and sanitary system repairs
• Parks Projects
• Land acquisition for new pathways
• Additional water system improvements
Proposed Street Projects
Pavement Overlays
• Burnham Street (Main Street to Hall Blvd)
• Mapleleaf Street (72nd to 71st Avenue)
• Derry Dell Court (Park St to Watkins Ave)
• James Court (Howard Drive to end)
• Ventura Ct (Barbara Lane to Ventura Dr)
2
Traffic Calming
• 3 speed humps on Park Street (110th to
Watkins Ave)
• 1 speed hump on Hawksbeard Street
(130th to Summer Lake Drive)
• 1 speed hump on Summerfield Drive
(Meadowbrook to 1141h Court)
Mapleleaf Street (72nd to 71 st)
• Existing narrow gravel road
• Propose to widen to 25 feet and pave
• Install catch basin and storm drain pipe
;t
Tiedeman Ave Railroad Crossings
(south of North Dakota Street)
• Existing Conditions
- Railroad tracks are
lower than the approaches
- Existing pavement is
seriously damaged due to
impact of traffic and
environmental factors
Street Striping
• Dartmouth Street (72nd to 68th Avenue)
• 68th Avenue (Hampton to Dartmouth)
• Various other streets
x
~j. Crosswalk Lights (Hall Blvd at Fanno
3. 11 Creek)
` • Existing pathway on west side of Hall Blvd
• Proposed pathway on east side
j • Provide safe crossing of Hall with painted
crosswalk and push button activated
flashing lights
Tiedeman Ave Railroad Crossings
t (south of North Dakota Street)
• Proposed Improvements
- Reconstruct approx. 200 feet of aggregate base
j and pavement
1
- Adjust railroad tracks to match with the new
I pavement
;j
S
3
McDonald Street (at Hwy 99)
e Existing left turn only lane and through
and right share one lane
e Proposed project would widen McDonald
Street to provide right-turn only lane
• Includes storm drain and traffic signal
modification
19
McDonald Street
r • ~f 1 Widening of
McDonald
Street ~
t Hwy 99W to
,tf add a right-
turn lane
21
Commercial Street
(95th Avenue to Main Street)
h tgs~~a
Widening on
north side to
T-
provide a
pedestrian
walkway to
Main
23
McDonald Street
i
i '
LLI Widening of
McDonald
Street to
add a right-
turn lane
20
Commercial Street
(95th Avenue to Main Street)
• Existing narrow road with pedestrian
traffic
• Propose to widen and provide sidewalk
• Requires approval of CDBG funding
22
Sidewalk Improvements
e City and Tri-Met joint project
• Provide pedestrian connections between
transit and activity centers
• Extend existing sidewalks near schools
24;
4
Hall Blvd (at McDonald Street)
o Existing left turn only lane and through
and right turn share second lane
* Acquire right of way
• Widen Hall for right turn only lane
Bull Mountain/Roshak
Road Intersection
• Proposed Improvements
- Reconstruct the existing pavement
- Provide larger turning radius
- Add turning lane and gravel shoulder
- Re-stripe the intersection
- Minor drainage work
Hall Boulevard
Widening of
Hall at
f a
McDonald to
;
add a right-
.
turn lane
't{ Bull Mountain/Roshak Road
s w Intersection
• Existing Conditions
- Unsafe movement due
sharp horizontal curve a
the intersection
- Sight distance does not
meet standard design
requirements
s
Gaarde Street - Phase 2
Project status
4
- i
. Construction schedule
- Construction began: March 03
- Street closure: March through June 04
r - Completion date: November 04
5
121st Avenue
(Quail Creek Lane to Tippitt Place)
Existing Conditions
- Two-lane roadway
with or no shoulder
- Sub-standard sight
distance
- No bike lane &
sidewalks
Walnut Street
(116th to Tiedeman
Existing Conditions
- Narrow roadway
- Vertical sight
distance problem
- No sidewalks
- Left turns onto side
streets are difficult
at peak hours
121St Ave & Walnut Street
Project status
• Design
- Completed - June 03
• Right-of-Way
- Partial right-of-way will be acquired
• Construction
- No funding available - Schedule has
not been established
121st Avenue
(Quail Creek Lane to Tippitt Place)
• Proposed Improvements
- 3,100' of roadway reconstruction
- One lane in each direction
- Center-turn lane
- Bike lanes on both sides
- Sidewalks on both sides
- Streetlights
- Underground existing utilities
Walnut Street
(116th to Tiedeman
• Proposed Improvements
- 2500' of roadway reconstruction
- One lane in each direction
- Center-turn lane
- Bike lanes on both sides
- Sidewalks on both sides
- Streetlights
- Underground existing utilities
Wall Street LID
(Hall Blvd to Hunalker Street)
- Proposed for construction through the
formation of an LID
- Design status: 50% complete
- Conceptual Report was submitted to City
Council in March 2003
- Preliminary Engineer's Report (60%
completion) to City Council March 23,
2004
6
it
Walnut Street Extension
- New street connection strongly
recommended in the TSP
- Corridor study needed to determine
feasible corridor
- Once corridor is identified
• Connection from the Commuter Rail parking lot can be
established
• Issues can be addressed: Crossing of Fanno Creek,
crossing of railroad tracks, etc.
37
Hall Blvd/ Wall St Intersection
• Phase 1 is half-street improvements along
new library frontage (nearing completion)
• Phase 2 is construction of 425 feet of Wall
Street
39
Walnut Street (135th to 121St)
• Washington County MSTIP-3 project
• Propose to widen to 44 feet with curbs,
sidewalks and storm drainage
• City to participate with upgrades to water
system, sanitary sewer extension, and
underground utilities
38
Greenburg Road
(Washington Square Drive to Tiedeman Ave)
• Existing Conditions
- Congested 3-lane
roadway with
sidewalks
- Bike lane on one
side
- Narrow median -
No center-turn lane
40
Upcoming Projects
• Greenburg Road Improvements
- Federally funded MTIP project (design
and land acquisition)
- Widening of Greenburg Road
(Washington Square Drive to Tiedeman
Avenue) to 5 lanes
• Project Status
- Washington County will design and
42 acquire rights-of-way
7
4
-Ir u ir~.r ry .r~.r r u• r~
i
I+j I I
414,141 fit k*
i
I
I
Sidewalk Projects
• Projects anticipated in conjunction with
TriMet projects (support of the MOU with
TriMet)
• Sidewalk improvements for
- Pedestrian connections between transit stops
and key activity centers
- Extension of sidewalks to schools for safer
school access from residential areas
Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation
e Existing Conditions
- About 6,000 feet of pipes that are seriously
damaged will require continuous repair or
maintenance
- Some pipes have numerous cracks
throughout the entire length
- Some pipes are collapsing inward & create
voids outside the pipes. This affects the
structural integrity of the street
Main Street Projects
• Proposed ornate street lights in CBD
• Main Street/Burnham Street Stop Sign
• Relocation of advanced warning sign
• Elimination of one parking space
• New pavement markings
• Main Street/Commercial Street Curb Return
• Curb-outs at all intersections
• Gateway signage
Storm Drainage Projects
Storm Drain Pipe Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitate approx. 1,000 feet of pipe
using trenchless pipe replacement method
- This method installs Cured-in-Place Pipe
(CIPP) utilizing trenchless construction
method to prevent damage to pavement
j and minimize disruption to traffic and
j underground utilities
8
Storm Drainage
Major Maintenance
- Addresses minor stone drainage problems
requiring more than normal maintenance
effort
- This year's project: Repair drainage problem
along Fanno Creek's slope at DeAnn Court
Citywide Sanitary Sewer
Extension Program
- install sewer main to provide approximately
200 services to existing homes. Proposed
new districts include:
• O'Mara/Edgewood - Approx. 48 services
• 121$t (Carmen St to Marion Street) - Approx. 73
services
• 100th! Murdock) Sattler - Approx. 71 services
• 117th (Cole Lane to end) - Approx. 6 services
• Walnut (Near 132nd Ave.) - Approx. 3 services
~i
Sanitary Sewer Projects
Sewer
Extension
Project
:7:.
1001" and
4
Murdock
1
City Facility Projects
• Complete the new Library construction
• Remodel Project - City Hall and Existing
Library Building
• HVAC Replacement - Water Building and
Existing Library Building
• Seismic upgrades
9
Water Project
3
3 MGD
Reservoir
Project on
Bull
Mountain
r
Public Comments - Project List
e Realign the Fanno Creek Trail (Hall to
Wall)
k: • Support for the Skate Park
a • Summer Lake improvements need to
move forward
r • Fanno Creek Park Shelter unnecessary
Water Project
• 3 MGD Reservoir Project
- 550-foot Elevation
- Adjacent to Alberta Rider Elementary
School
- Design work in-progress
- Conditional use permit application in-
progress
- Project completion: June 2005
Public Comments - Project List
• Remove North Dakota Street Pedestrian
Bridge
• Opposition to Wall Street construction
z` • Delay Mapleleaf Street project
• Don't do the Walnut Street Extension
Feasibility Study
• Don't do the Fanno Creek Trail (Grant to
Main Street)
Public Suggestions New Projects
• Fanno Creek Trail Realignment (Tigard
Street to Tiedeman Avenue)
• Acquisition and Restoration of
Greenspaces (north of North Dakota
Street near Fanno Creek)
• Main Street Park
10
Public Suggestions - New Projects
• TCBDA and Downtown Task Force
Recommendations
- Move forward with planning for Burnham
Street Improvements
- List of 10 projects received
- Staff clarified the scope and prepared cost
estimates for the proposed projects
- Need Council direction on which to include
next fiscal year
What's Next?
• FY 2004-05 CIP Project List Finalized
(March-April) 2004)
• Review and Approval by
- Planning Commission (May 2004)
- Budget Committee (May 2004)
- City Council (June 2004)
• Program effective July 1, 2004
High Priority Projects
• List of high priority projects regardless of
jurisdiction
• Grouped in order of priority (intersection
projects on Hwy 99W top in priority)
• Discussion with ODOT officials
scheduled for March 16, 2004
• Prepared agenda for ODOT - need
Council feedback and revisions, if any
11
Goal 3: Transportation
A. Aggressively pursue solutions to congestion of state, county and city facilities that cross
through Tigard.
1. Reforming the Transportation Financing Task Force.
a. Explore outside funding sources
b. To recommend to the City Council expansion of the task force functions
2. Identify project priorities and funding needs for state and city facilities.
a. Prioritize all project needs - city, county and state facilities in Tigard
b. For priority facilities which are controlled by another entity:
1. Discuss the project with the entity which has jurisdiction over the
facility; and
2. Negotiate a funding solution which could include partial city
funding; and
3. Offer to improve a related city transportation problem in exchange
for the other entity completing a needed transportation facility; and
4. Offer to accept jurisdiction for the improved facility upon project
completion.
B. Continue working with Tri-Met to carry out the Memorandum of Understanding and
identify and fund additional improvements with an emphasis on intra-city bus routes.
C. Council shall meet with ODOT representatives at least once in 2004 to discuss state road
facilities in Tigard and the related funding needs and priorities.
Agenda for March 16, 2004 Workshop meeting
6:30 P.M. in Tigard City Hall, Town Hall (Council Chambers)
o Discussion with ODOT officials on projects that are high priority with the City, regardless of
jurisdiction. I am working on a list which I will provide to you within the next few days.
Most of the projects are drawn from the Tigard Transportation System Plan adopted in
January 2002.
♦ Briefing from ODOT on any maintenance or modernization projects programmed for ODOT
facilities within City limits
♦ What potential funding could be available in the future to implement high priority projects?
♦ What partnering possibilities are there for City and ODOT to move ahead with projects or to
support projects that would benefit Tigard?
C13 O
P C,
O
U O
r
a.
"D
o
m
v
t:
co
6
$
o.
co c
a
cn
m
N
~ ui
o
~
c
m ~
E
o
3
m
nv
N r
cm
7
O
C
In
T3 O
a N
O
O p
N
U
O c~
3
L/1
m
U
C
C.
p
.
0 N
.fl
C
a 0
C
O
1
m C
O Ll
r m
Ri
E
ii
a`
C7
Q0
U
cn w
d
cc
CD
°
°
5~
5~
Q
5Z
S2
0 C>
C
Co C)
o
°
a
°o
C>
°o
o
oo
ZS
ZS
~5
S
Z
Z
5
Ct
o_
_
_
_
_
pp
9
oQ
pg
pp
S
O
C> C>
O O
C>
0
O
C
O
O
N 1
-
J
7
st
tn
V
c
o
to
:
L
EA
Cl
60
to
to
T
N
r
N
N N
to EA
6 Nq
r~
E
N
O
LU
C.)
d
C
r
CO
M
N
N
Z
Z
Z
Z
Z
Z
n
r
r
n
r
c4
cQ
r cry c0
T co
to
T
T
T
T
T
r
T
T T T
T T
T
T
T
T
T
T
r
T
T T T
T T
T
a
m
m
(D
_a)
mA? ?
mm
m
.
cn
a
-
oo
co w
cu 0
ca
c
c
C
O
N
I
C
E
C
E
CD
d
c
o
rn
;
vi >
U)
ti
-
a
c3
Q
c Q
Y
E Tcy)
o
o
c
° a c~
cu
o
CL m
co
2
_
o
C
O
N
= C))
o
z
E T
O
3
U
E2
_
O
N _ "g
=
O
Y
v
m
5
~
0
-c --o
3
~t
L
,
CD
c m
aci
- N
phi 2
cC
3
2
m co
a)
m
Q
fn co
co
O
O>
O
C/)
J
c
O
C
c
m~
E
M
O
p~
E
n
o
C;) m
co
m
a
i
E
U)
~ c
=
.
E
`
cm 0
-
t
°
c
.2 0
co
m
~m
~
co
q
t
ca
a
cn
0
~
M
~ a)
O
a O
N
U
y
Cj
7 N 7 X
N 7
C
~
7
C
~
CD
`
(
c
+
'
m
U)
:a
cn
C C
t
(D
CD
N
N
I1
co
o
>
E Q
Q
e
>
Q
3
V
m~'
~
~m
>
m
c
v~ ~c
v
a
c
G1
~
0
cC
o
2
n
cu
O co
y m
~ N
m
O
n
=
3
N 2 c o N
~
r a r~
N c
n
c
N
t~
2
2
C7
m
_
E
a
.
N
ch
d'
LO
C.
7
O
a-
0
0
0
N
co
ca
7 M
M O
LL T
L O
l
~ o.
L
V
L
a
0
0
2 -
CD
(1)
co
0
CD CC
a)m
E
m
- m
( U
c
v a
c CO
'D c r
m
CCU
~
mD~
c
vU)
c
c
n
m _O
0 _O
m 0)
E Q)
E
E CT
E
U) a
p D
c°c
c°
~
a)
m~F
m
CC
CO
_
°
O
°o
O ° o
°
O
O
C)
O C)
O
O
O
O' O
O O
O
O
O
O
N
-
~ ~
69
EA
69
CD
CD
C~
CD
°
CO
O
Co
O
O
CD C) 0
C)
C)
CD CD 6
Lo
N N
O
O
(
_
T
T
69
E9
69
M N
r
N
(f) (D
C) C7
6 6
Z Z
6
Z
6 6
Z Z
T T
T
T T
T T
Q) ~
T
(
b
T T
~
co co
co
as w
L
H
L
L
F
C
o
U
0
m
E
O
U
N
>
O
m
0
a
c
E
(is
0
ca
0
U
LL
(D
_O
C
a
'O
U)
CD
r_
y
CD
C4
>
O r -
O 7
O
00
D r-
0
t
m
m
-
0
O
O
CD
Q
a
E
m z
n
n.
co
U
(n
co
~ (n
Y c
r
L
t
(D CD r-
CD
Q
E
Q E
E
Q
cc
as
E
=3
(D
> C >
C
E
E
nn n
r
U Cj
3 3
d m
y m ~ m
o O U O
6 0 0)
O m O m
F-10{-"0
0 0
° °
C) O
C 0_
O (O
tl C\69 69
co
co
~
T
T
T
T
1•
T
Q)
(D
ca
co
U)
E' EE
c Z
m o
(D m
0
U)
3
C
> U
O
Q
N p~
7 O
E o
Z `
c ~
o >
N O
T
X CV
W
y ~
1] ~ N
rn
Z CO =
W
CA
ca
t .a
rn >
_ co
O -
m (C
7 =
c O
Q m
d
CO
E
m Cn
~ O
CD U
h
ca co
0 0
CC M LL
O) cm
O O
m N
('3 U'
•
1
O
(n
CD
N
L
L M
y
C
CD
E
O
Ci
E
-v
cts
O as
-Ei O
m CC
Rf f0
2 =
7
W
V/
co co
T T
m m
.0 m
N
C)
m
Y
.N
C
7
O
.d
m
co
= m
v
_ C
w (0
~ Q
Q
O
NT
O
O
0
°
N
0
T
_
cr)
U)
CD
LL N
n CD vi
.d C m
ca m a cu E
m m E c
3 m O ~ U
U
N O m 7
C d m
V E ° m
.a n O O
O r U m y
y N
to y d O
70 75 -0
m = U L CO
Z O QCl)CC
O O
O O
C O
O O
O O
O C
N
Ei? Ei?
~
co
FV
m
m
L. CIS
co
co
cr
V
O
T
L
O.
O
O
ir
O
>
>
rn
co
m -
r- O
3
co r`
t
O N
c0
- 3
co
°
a) rn
m
o
C
_
O
a
O
~ rn
>
Q
m
m
N rn
a
c
co
_
m
m
3 co
m
~ rn
2 2
v
Co
CO Cf)
0
N
C
O
Cj: a
3 co
m O
LL M
o Z co
N O Z
G p ~uv.~Q
p I ? z
<Au- I-
0 Co
~e
I- co
AV ONZ9
AV
ONZL AV GNZZ
NJ LF
b
h H ~ ~0) B
C A~U3j S3NppB b
n
AV H109 AV
o -
anl TIM
-
e° s
Z , A Qi
~ynaN~ g
~b .
30VJSYJ ~O~ ~ ~
0
4
~ sne~+iN o SNDUVhF-
AV
0
AV 1si c~
Zl
G
K p
OCi p
W
u.
AV HLSE o
a
w ~J
02l S31AV Od m
an
c o
N °a~ J AV 1
•F►+ w
m
s
O
yvs NUNS M
®Z~j 021 ONMI d330
®KS Associates
Table 11-6
Future Street Improvements
(All Projects include sidewalks, bicycle lanes and transit accommodations as required)
Table
-
t Estimate
C
F6Ading'Status*,
Ddscription
Location,' P
Widen to 4 plus auxiliary lanes (each direction)
os
$200,000,000
Not Funded
between ORE 217 and I-205
Not in any plan
Provide additional throughput capacity (each
$50,000,000
direction) south to Wilsonville
Widen to 3 lanes plus auxiliary lanes (each direction)
$240,000,000
Not Funded
ORE 217
between US 26 and 72nd Avenue
In RTP (as widening
or HOV or HOT)
New ORE 217/I-5 interchange between 72nd Avenue
Phase I Funded
and Bangy Road Phase 2
$39,000,000
Phase 2 & 3 in RTP
Phase 3
$15,000,000
RTP 6027 & 6028
ORE 99W Widen to 7 lanes (total-both directions) between I-
$25,000,000
RTP 6039
5 and Greenbur Road
Connector linking I-5 and ORE 99W (model assumed
$250,000,000
RTP 6005
I-5 to ORE 99W
connector would be located north of Sherwood-
Toll Route)
s ific location to be determined b further study)
ORE 5 lane overcrossings linking Washington Square and
$40,000,000
RTP 6011 & 6052
Overcrossings over
Cascade Avenue-one north of Scholls Ferry Road,
217
one south of Scholls Ferry Road to Nimbus
Connector Road Nimbus south to Greenbur
$15,000,000
RTP 6053
Overcrossing of I-5 Widen,Carman Drive interchange overcrossing to six
$4,000,000
Not Funded
In no Plans
lanes from four (two through lanes each way, side by
side left turn lanes).
Scholls Ferry Road Widen to 7 lanes (total-both directions) between
$30,000,000
To 125`h - RTP 6021
t
5`h
ORE 217 and Barrows Road (East)
no
West of 12
funded
TSIWCorridor Signal Timing/ITS
$500,000
RTP 6025
l
000
$2
500
RTP 6015
Greenburg Road
to
Widen to 4 lanes adjacent to cemetery (Hal
,
,
Locust)
Widen to 5 lanes:
Locust to Shady Lane
$2,500,000
RTP 6014
Shady Lane to North Dakota
$2,000,000
RTP 6016
Tiedeman to ORE 99W
$4,800,000
RTP
d
000
800
$11
034
RTP 603
Walnut Boulevard
e
(or where Gaar
Widen to 3 lanes between 135
,
,
1
connects) to ORE 99W
Extend Walnut east of ORE 99W to meet
Ash/Scoffins and Hunziker Streets (3 lanes)
$19,000,000
Not F
In no plans
Tigard Transportation System Plan P99161
11-9 October 30, 9161
Funding and implementation
®KS Associates
logo
.
.
Extend and widen to 3 lanes Walnut to ORE 99W
4
7 RTP 6035
3aarde Street
Use access control and 2 lanes in sensitive areas
RTP 6013
13
Hall Boulevard Widen to 5 lanes Scholls Ferry to Locust
$4
700'
I
RTP 60
Widen Hall south of Locust
Extend south to Tualatin (3 lanes-total, both
'
$25,000,000
RTP 6069
directions)
Widen to 5 lanes (total, both directions) between Hall
$8,000,000
RTP 6037 I
Durham Road
Boulevard and Upper Boones Ferry Road.
Reserve right-of-way- to the west for 5 lanes
i
000
000
$5
RTP 6043 I
nues
Durham Road/Upper Realign intersection so that Durham Road cont
,
,
Boones Ferry Road on continuus route to I-5/Carmen interchange-
Upper Boones Ferry Road would "tee" into Durham
intersection
Road /Inner Boone- Ferr Road intersection
Tigard Triangle LID
72°d Avenue Widen to 5 lanes:
ORE 99W to Hunziker
$3,000,000
RTP 6040
Hunziker to Bonita
$5,000,000
000000
$5
,
RTP 6041
RTP 6042
Bonita to Durham
Realign Hunziker Road to meet Hampton Road at
,
$10,000,000
RTP 6032
Hunziker/Hampton
72od Avenue-requires overcrossing over ORE 217-
I
removes existing 72°d Avenue/Hunziker intersection
ue
- A
500,000
$2
To be funded with
ven
Extend Atlanta Street west to meet 72
Atlanta Street
,
development in Tigarul
Trian le (i.e. LID)
Dartmouth Street Widen to five lanes from ORE 99W to I-5
$750,000
RTP 6045
To be funded by I
fronting
im rovements
Widen to 3-lanes between Dartmouth/I-5 Ramps and
enue
8d' A
$3,600,000
Not Funded (could b.
partially funded by
v
6
ORE 217
development in Tigai
Extend 68'h Avenue south to meet ORE 217
Triangle-ie. LID) I
providing right-in/right-out only access to 68 h
000
000
$15
RTP 6047
Avenue from ORE 217, replacing the NB ramps to
,
,
Vd at ORE 217
n Scoffins to meet Hunziker at Hall
ali
ll R
$1,000,000
Not Funded
g
e
Scoffins/Hunziker/Ha
intersection
Beef Bend Road 131St to King Arthur - 3 lanes
$5000,000
RTP 6059
Access Control should be implemented to preserve
000
$500
Not Funded
capacity with 2 lanes (with intersection turn lanes).
,
ed with
Implem
ent ent
Minimum 1,000 foot spacing should be used between
elopme:'
adjacent
any driveway(s) and/or public street(s)
Beef Bend/Elsner from ORE 99W to Scholls Ferry
$24,000,000
RTP 6111
Rd
P99161
916
Tigard Transportation System Plan
11-10
1
October 30,
Funding and Implementation
o Ta lors Fe Road Extend to Oleson Road
Wall Street New roadway connecting Hunziker Street and Ha
Boulevard
ORE 99W Traffic Signal Signal interconnection from I-5 to Durham
S stem/Mana ement TOTA
• . RTP cost estimates and project numbers utilized where available
Table 11-7
City of Tigard Future Intersection Improvements
J 21 Daviet
North Road
3 Nimbus/Scholls Ferry Road
4 12 "`/Walnut
RTP 6033
5 121"/North Dakota
6 Greenburg/Oleson/
7
8
Greenburgf Washington Square
Road
*d~i.,/[:rrrnhurQ/ORE 99W
9
10
$1,900,000
$10,000,000
$2,000,000
1.09 571 00
• Traffic signal
• Northbound right turn lane
• Realign to meet Barrows Road
• Southbound right turn lane
• Retain westbound right turn lane whe
3rd lane added on Scholls Ferry Road
• Change from protected left turn phasin
to rmitted phasing north/south
• Retain eastbound right turn lane whe
3rd lane added on Scholls Ferry Road
• Retain westbound right turn lane whc
3`d lane added on Scholls Ferry Road
• Southbound right turn lane
• Reconfigure northbound and southboui
lanes to create exclusive left turn lanes
• Change from split phasing to protect
left turn hasin north/south
• Traffic signal
Northbound left turn lane
Scuthbound left turn lane
Eastbound left turn lane
Westbound left turn lane
• Traffic si nal
• 2nd northbound left turn lane
• Extend signal cycle length
Assumes Hall widened to 5 lanes
• Boulevard Treatment
RTP 6015
• Southbound left turn lane
• Retain westbound right turn lane w
ORE 99W widened to 7'----
* Extend signal cycle length
• Im roved geometry/alignment
• Extend signal cycle length
RTP 6017
Not Funded
RTP 6054 & 6055
$3
$1,150,000
$2,1
$7
P99161
Tigard Transportation System Plan 11-11 October 30, 2001
Funding and implementation
DKS Associates
•
. Assumes Hall widened to 5 lanes
• Southbound right turn lane
11 HaIVORE 99W
RTP 6056
Northbound left turn lane
$3,700,000
Westbound right turn overlap
Retain westbound right turn lane when
ORE 99W widened to 7 lanes
000
0
ORE 217 NB Ramps/ORE 99W
• Retain eastbound right turn lane when
.
$90
12
ORE 99W widened to 7 lanes
h
en
• Retain westbound right turn lane w
ORE 99W widened to 7 lanes
2nd northbound left turn lane
000
$400
13 ORE 217 SB Ramps/ORE 99W
• 2nd southbound right turn lane
tbound right turn lane when
,
Retain eas
•
ORE 99W widened to 7 lanes
000
$200
tmouth/ORE 99W
D
• Retain eastbound right turn lane when
,
ar
14
ORE 99W widened to 7 lanes
Southbound right turn lane
15 72 /ORE 99W
Northbound right turn overlap
• Change to protected left turn phasing
$500 000
north/south
Retain eastbound right turn lane when
OPE 99W widened to 7 lanes
• 2nd westbound left turn lane
16 68 /ORE 99W
Northbound left turn lane
550,000
$1
Southbound left turn lane
.
• Change to protected left turn phasing
north/south
17 72 /Dartmouth
Traffic signal
• Assumes 72°d Avenue and Dartmouth
$150,000
widened to 5 lanes
$150,000
1R 68 /Atlanta/Haines
Traffic si nal
72„d Avenuc widened to 5
Roadway Widening
Y
19 ORE 2t7 SB Ramps/72
Assumes
n°
lanes
72nd Avenue widened to 5 lanes
Roadway Widening
$2de 000
/Bonita
20 72
'
• 2nd northbound right turn lane
$1 ~ ~
/Carmen
21 72
per Boones Ferry Road
72 /U
• Assumes Durham/Upper Boones
(Also see Table 11-6a)
nd
p
22
widened to 5 lanes
Fe !72
23 Hall/Sattler/Ross
Traffic signal
• Northbound left turn lane
$1,150,000
• Southbound left turn lane
24 HallfDurham
• 2"d southbound left turn lane
t of intersection to introduce
$1,220,000
Widen wes
5-lane section on Durham (include
existing westbound ri ht turn lane)
$700,000
25 ORE 99W/McDonald/Gaarde
• Westbound ri ht turn lane
P99161
System Plan
11 12
October 30,2001
Funding and Implementation
Funding
®KS Associates
0.
H
N
J
J
'
. 2"d Northbound left turn lane
000
$250
ORE 99WBeef Bend
Southbound right turn lane (on ORE
,
26
99W)
Ad'ust c cle length
27
Tiedeman/Walnut
Completed
28
Murray/SchoUs Ferry Road
• 2nd westbound right turn lane
dditional southbound lane to
Add a
achieve 2 southbound left turn lanes and
$800,00
two southbound through lanes
Extend signal cycle length
• Changes to protected left turn phasing
north/south and east/west
f Bend/Scholls Ferry Road
• Eastbound right turn lane
29
Bee
Northbound left turn lane
$850,0
Eastbound right turn overlap
Change to protected phasing east/west
• Chan a to split hasin north/south
$2505
Retain westbound right turn lane when
30
Walnut/ORE 99W
OF ,E 99W is widened to 7 lanes
Change to protected left turn phasing on
31
72 [Hampton/Hunziker
Walnut
Southbound right turn lane OR
eastbound right turn lane
$3001
• Change to protected left turn phasing all
32
Durham/IJpper Boones Ferry
directions k $11000.
ufigure b
Road • h
tweeni Durham and I- (Also see Table 11
~
e
route
o
r
5/Carmen interchange
$350
Traffic signal
33
GaardelWalnut
• Eastbound ri ht Lurn lane
$15
34
68 /Dartmouth
• Traffic signal
Eastbound ri ht turn lane
$20(
35
Carman/1-5 southbound
• 2nd westbound through lane
$50
36
Carman/1-5 northbound
2°d northbound left turn lane
• Eastbound separate through and left turn
(2) lanes
$20,00
S -1 Intersections
Safety Enhancements ev $8 0(r
Several Locations $57,45
Pedestrian Crossings
otal Intersection Im rovements
Based upon tentative draft RTP preferred improvement list from Metro, reference numbers from November 199 CIP
or ap
rov listing. Planned indicates projects included in the prelvous y adSTEP, dressed in onepof the local orRregionaldtranspportation
Not in Plans indicates projects improvement plans.
77gard Transportation System Plan
i Funding and implementation
11-13
P99161
October 30, 2001
AGENDA ITEM # 4
FOR AGENDA OF February 17, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE: Update on the Status of the Burnham Street Improvement Project 'Wvk-K ft. um/ -e4~
PREPARED BY: Vannie Nguyen DEPT HEAD OK : Agustin P. Duenas CITY MGR OK: Bil a an
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
This agenda item updates City Council on the status of the Burnham Street Improvement project. Staff will
request Council to provide direction on design elements that should be incorporated into the street design
and establish a design and construction schedule for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council review the project status outlined in this agenda item, provide direction on
the design elements that should be included, and establish a design and construction schedule for the project.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The existing Burnham Street is a collector that runs in a southeasterly direction and provides connection
between Main Street and Hall Boulevard. The street is substandard in width with a pavement surface that is
incapable of adequately serving the existing traffic and future transportation needs. No sidewalks exist along
various portions of the street and certain areas offer narrow shoulders forcing pedestrians to walk along the
edge of the travel lanes.
On February 22, 2000, the Local Contract Review Board awarded the contract to CIDA, Inc. in the amount
of $125,228.00 for the engineering design and right-of-way acquisition services for the Burnham Street
project. On September 18, 2000, a contract amendment in the amount of $18,058.50 was issued to the
consultant to prepare a preliminary site plan for relocation of two existing houses abutting the street. Also
included in the amendment was preparation of two appraisal reports for acquisition of these two houses. The
amendment increased the contract amount to $143,286.50. The City eventually decided to purchase the two
parcels. The existing houses have since been demolished and the two parcels are ready to accommodate the
street widening.
Before the project progressed to the 75% design stage, CIDA failed to cooperate with the City to complete
the design and deliver the drawings and specifications to the City in accordance with the schedule
established by the contract. On July 24, 2002, staff terminated the engineering services contract with CIDA
after consulting with the City attorney's office.
Documents submitted by the consultant after termination of the contract indicate the project design is
approximately 50% complete. Most of the lands identified for acquisition are for strips of lands that need to
be purchased as permanent rights-of-way and/or slope easements. Of the 17 parcels impacted by the
improvements, two parcels have been fully acquired and 15 legal descriptions have been prepared for the
other parcels.
Because Burnham Street is a collector, it was designed to meet the design standards at that time with a
paved surface of 44 feet curb-to-curb and a minimum right-of-way width of 60 feet. The standard minimum
width provides the basis for the design of-
• a 12-foot center-turn lane
■ two 11-foot travel ways
■ two 5-foot bike lanes or one 10-foot on-street parking if feasible
■ 6-foot sidewalks
The new street standards adopted in September 2002 call for a 70-foot minimum right-of-way width with
planter strips between the curb and the sidewalk. Unless deviation from the new standards is approved, the
design would have to comply with the new standards. That means additional land acquisition would be
necessary on both sides to acquire the additional right-of-way.
On May 31, 2001, staff conducted a public meeting to discuss the preliminary design with the surrounding
property owners and residents. In this meeting, business owners suggested the bike lanes be eliminated to
provide parking along one side of the street. In response to the suggestion, staff indicated that the design
standard for Burnham Street, classified as collector, does not permit on-street parking. However, staff agreed
to evaluate the feasibility of pull-out street parking, provided that additional right-of-way needed would be
dedicated by property owners. On June 21, 2001, staff conducted a survey to determine the level of support
for pull-out street parking and whether or not property owners would dedicate right-of-way in front of their
properties for the parking. However, the survey did not produce a consensus as to what elements the street
should contain since there were a multiple of businesses, many of which had conflicting interests.
Since an agreement could not be reached among property owners, staff decided to place the Burnham project
on hold. In support of the decision, staff also saw an opportunity to build Burnham Street in collaboration
with the development of a central business district that would eventually occur in the downtown area. A
master plan would need to be prepared to incorporate the Burnham Street design into the development.
Property owners and residents were notified of staff's decision on November 29, 2001.
Staff requests that Council provide direction on the street section for Burnham Street. The direction would
need to include the following design elements: planter strips, on-street parking, pull-out parking, bike lanes
and center-turn lane. Staff also requests that a design and construction schedule be established so that the
project could be placed on a priority list for execution. Depending upon the final street section proposed for
the project, the current design may be completely revised to reflect Council's direction on the design. A
Request for Proposal process would need to be conducted to select a new consultant to complete the design
for the project and purchase rights-of-way necessary to implement the project.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
Completion of Burnham Street improvements meets the Tigard Beyond Tomorrow Transportation and
Traffic Goal of "Improve Traffic Flow and Safety."
ATTACHMENT LIST
Project location map
FISCAL NOTES
No funding is currently proposed for completion of the design for FY 2004-05 CIP. Once direction is
received from Council, estimates will be prepared and funding will be programmed to proceed with the
design completion.
t:% rV%2oor-zoos h ao%ouma raMWundi pack _pMlea MMuswa17•04 ounvum volea sinus ais.a«
Z Q
W>
W J
c m
CL J
1- _
W O
W
H ~
W
W
Z co
ix z
m :R
-~M18 --lldH 7-1' I
-lI GA-113 lldH
\ G
PGY`~~Q~ _
Q 'CZ'
p. ~pJ OJ .
o ,
v 210 OOOM3ldddvi
dpy
i
lao
O
`dZ~
a 1"1-uL4
-Dave -1,l a.o l,%
February 17, 2004
Dear Tigard City Council;
We are very excited about everything that has happened over the past few months. There has
been plenty of effort put into this project with the following results:
1. Diana LT Harrison CPA has prepared the tax returns for the past three years and we
filed them today.
2. We have been in touch with the state corporate division and are on our way to being
reinstated.
3. We are in the process of buying an insurance policy.
4. We have put together a budget for this year.
5. We have retained Pat Furrer to bring our by-lays up to date.
6. We are in constant day to day communications with potential sponsors for this event.
7. We have had formal or informal discussions with the non-profit groups that have
participated before. We anticipate using these groups again.
Most importantly we have worked with Bruce Ellis to determine if the Balloon Festival can
move forward in a self sustaining manner. We have determined that with the support we are
getting from the City and all the other groups that the Balloon Festival is a viable entity. Bruce
Ellis did an amazing job on selecting the organizations to work with and providing an
outstanding event and it is our goal to continue in that tradition.
The Tigard Festival of Balloons would like to announce the following:
1. KATU Channel 2 has teamed up with the Tigard Festival of Balloons to become the
title sponsor for the 2004 festival. KATU is an ABC affiliate that is broadcast over
Channel 2 in the Portland Area. KATU will bring a lot of visibility up to and during
the festival. The morning show, AM Northwest, will broadcast live on Friday
morning from the festival and KATU will conduct weather reports from a hot air
balloon. KATU will sponsor a child safety program, Kindervision, on Saturday
during the festival.
2. RE/MAX has teamed up with the Tigard Festival of Balloons to become the
presenting sponsor for 2004. RELAX is the area's largest real estate brokerage
company and has a historical relationship with the balloon festival. In addition to
financial support, they will bring the RE/MAX standard balloon and the RE/MAX
special shape House Balloon to the festival.
3. As a result of the above the official name of the 2004 event will be:
"The KATU 2004 Tigard Festival of Balloons Presented by REMAX"
4. Radio Disney 1640 AM has teamed up with the Tigard Festival of Balloons to help
promote Saturday of the festival. The festival is gearing Saturday toward kids. Radio
2/17/2004 Page 1 of 2
Disney will be providing live entertainment from loam to 4pm, consisting of multiple
Radio Disney Performing Artists/bands and local Radio Disney personalities.
5. The festival has signed an agreement with Funtastic Shows, Inc. Funtastic is a
company based out of Portland and will be providing the carnival rides and games.
They have been the participating carnival company in the past four festivals.
6. In an effort to ensure the stability of the event, this year the festival will charge a
$2.00 admission for entrance into the Night Glow on Friday and Saturday Night. The
festival is working with a couple of sponsors to distribute coupons in advance of the
event. We will announce this program when it is complete.
7. Sunday of the festival will be geared toward Father's Day. The carnival and all the
vendors. will participate in a father's day theme to provide special promotions for the
fathers who attend the festival on Sunday.
8. A number of bands have been retained to perform at this year's festival headlined by
the ever popular Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts and The Bob Miller Almost All-Star
Band.
9. The KATU 2004 Tigard Festival of Balloons Presented by REMAX website is up and
running at http://www.tardballoon.org. The website will provide information for
visitors, potential vendors, businesses and the media as it lists the daily schedule,
directions, live bands, and all the other events.
10. The festival will be working with the same non-profit groups to provide food and
services for the festival. The festival is dedicated to keeping the event one where
non-profit groups can fundraise while simultaneously providing a service to the
community.
11. The festival is looking for volunteers for the festival. Field set up, assisting a non-
profit groups, balloon crew, and clean up are just some of the areas to help by
volunteering. If you wish to volunteer please do so on our web site or contact us at
503-612-8213.
There has been plenty of hard work put into this event but we are all excited because it is starting
to come together.
David Nicoli
KATU 2004 Tigard Festival of Balloons Presented by REMAX
2117/2004 Page 2 of 2
2004 Tigard Festival Of Balloons Budget
INCOME: 117,550.00
Revenue: $
$ 50,500.00
Sponsorships: 255,000.00
In-Kind: $
TOTAL INCOME $ 4235050.00
EXPENSES:
Variable:
$
105,500.00
Actual
$
175,000.00
In-Kind
Fixed:
$
23,000.00
Distributions to Non-Profits
000.00
12
Insurance
$
$
,
800.00
Rent-Storage
i
$
2,000.00
ce
Web Site/Internet serv
500.00
Telephone
$
$
80,000.00
In-Kind
$
398,800.00
Total Expenses
NET INCOME $ 245250.00
Page 1 of 1
2/1712004 Budget 2004
AGENDA ITEM #
FOR AGENDA OF 02-17-04
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ISSUE/AGENDA TITLE Code Enforcement Update
PREPARED BY: Christine Darnell DEPT HEAD OK CITY MGR OK
ISSUE BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Christine Darnell, Code Enforcement Officer, and Judge O'Brien will provide an update on the status of the code
enforcement program. The report and presentation follow the code compliance process from complaint to
disposition.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
No action required. Information item only.
INFORMATION SUMMARY
The code enforcement program has been in effect since 1986. The goal of code enforcement is to bring properties
within the City limits into conformity with the Municipal Code. The result is that the community is a safer and
more attractive place to reside.
In July 2002, City Council approved Code updates that streamline the civil infraction citation process. This new
process has given code enforcement the ability to address more concerns within the City in a timely and efficient
manner. In addition to approximately 1050 violations that were resolved without court action, in 2003, 355
violations were addressed through the municipal court. Through the efforts of the code enforcement officers and
the court, violations for everything from unsafe housing to illegal sign violations have been resolved.
When a code enforcement officer uses the court process, the Judge acts as a hearings officer. If the respondent
admits the violation, the hearings officer may resolve the case by mail or at the first appearance. If the respondent
denies the violation, the case goes to a formal hearing. If a violation is found, and the respondent had complied
prior to the first appearance, the hearings officer may reduce penalties as appropriate. Often properties that have
had continued violations are placed on "probation" and monitored for a specified amount of time to ensure
continued compliance. The primary goal of code enforcement is to gain compliance and resolve problems.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
N/A
AT/A
VISION TASK FORCE GOAL AND ACTION COMMITTEE STRATEGY
ATTACHMENT LIST
No attachments.
FISCAL NOTES
N/A
Vivian Nimmo
cigard's
Code Enforcement
Chlisdne Daraed
Code Enforcement O{fu, er
Code Enforcement
Helping make sure that everyone lives
by the community rules that
city Council established.
Encouraging citizens to take control
of their surroundings.
Helping our City be a cleaner, safer, and more
valuable place to live, work, and visit.
zn-
f:f-l -
From
Where do cases _t AIL-
come ?
Generally complaint driven
4 Citizens + City staff
4 Businesses 4 Police
4 Volunteers Community Project Areas
4 Website 4 Other Agency Referrals
Follow Up Investigations
4 Prior violations are monitored
for continued compliance.
Do we want to keep our neighborhoods
from declining?
Do we want to stroll on sidewalks and
drive on streets that are not obstacle
courses?
Do we want to have confidence in the
construction and maintenance a
of our homes and buildings?
What does Code
Enforcement do?
an
F4 Enforces the Tigard Municipal
Codes and supplementary Oregon
Revised Statutes and Oregon Building Codes.
4 Conducts investigations, writes citations, and
prosecutes cases in the Tigard Municipal Court.
4 Works in tandem with other departments and
officers in addressing problematic sites or
persons.
4 Helps maintain the quality lifestyle that Tigard
citizens desire.
'Pigard's Four 'types of
Civil Enforcement
G
4 Community Service Officers (2)
4 Building Code Enforcement Officer (112)
4 Housing Inspector (112)
4 Code Enforcement Officer (1)
Title goes here
Vivian Nimmo
Community Service Officers
2 Full Time Officers In the Police Department
4 Abandoned Vehicles
4 Parking MAX,
4 Vehicles parked for sale 4 Boats I Trailers on the Street
4 General Police Support and Errands
4 Public Property Issues
4 Can cite vehicles, but not people
Housing Inspector
"To protect the health, safety, and welfare...,
prevent the deterioration of existing
housing, and contribute to vital
neighborhoods..." rl~
1 Part Time Officer in the Building Department
4 Housing Code Exclusively 4 Maintenance
4 Residential Structures 4 Occupancy
4 Sanitation 4 Private Property
4 Fire Safety 4 Can cite people
Building Code Enforcement
4 2003 increased involvement of Housing
Inspector In Building Enforcement Issues
4 Cases often require extensive time and effort:
Detailed fiald Inspectlonr.
Multi-party meetings
Interfacing other departmants
4 Most respondents recognize the
authority and few cases require citation
4 Only the most difficult went to court
4 Repeat offenders are rare
Building Code Enforcement Officer
"To protect the public from health, Agodk
fire, and life safety hazards..."
1 Part Time Officer In the Building Department
4 Building Codas Exclusively 4 Lack of permits
4 Unsatisfactory work 4 Private property
4 Unsafe work 4 Can cite people
4 Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural
Code Enforcement Officer
1 Full Time Officer In the Planning Division
Most of the Tigard Municipal and Development Codes
4 Planning
Permits
4 Zoning
Signs
4 Nuisances
4 Illegal Uses
4 Home Businesses
4 Temporary Uses
4 Business Tax
4 Private Property
4 Vision Clearance
4 Public Education
4 Public Right of Way
4 Can Cite People
Building Code Enforcement
Case Types and Numbers
40
30
20
10
3~c &a 02001
■ 2002,
Q~ 020031
Title goes here 2
Vivian Nimmo
Housing Code Enforcement
4 Established May 1, 1999
4 Created by Council's task force that Included
property owners and managers
4 Problems are generally ongoing:
Neglect of required maintenance fc>
Quality of life
Health and safety
4 Field inspection and verification required
-k Most cases resolved voluntarily, citations rarely necessary
4 very few repeat offenders
4 Decreasing cases due to greater awareness of program
Code Enforcement
i Very high volume of Issues addressed
+ Select Issues have many repeat offenders
4 Include misuse of public property for
Individual commercial gain r
+ Some cases require disproportionate time
which takes time away from many others In need
4 Field verification, communication, explanation
and notification is very time consuming and costs
more than voluntarily correcting the violation
4 Like with traffic, given the number of cases, citations
are the most efficient tool.
Most eases are resolved promptly after citation
The Top Three
Offenses
4 Right-of-Way Obstructions
4 Noxious Vegetation f
+ Illegal Signs
Housing Code Enforcement
Case Types and Numbers
eo
so
40
30
20
10
o r
y. ~ s ya
`1'.P p, q'd ~eT s~ Q`P~ ~G y~ ay0 4
AU~02000-01
•2001-0].
02-Right-of-Way
Belongs to the City and is for public use.
4 Streets 4 Planter Strips
4 Sidewalks 4 Utility Poles
4 Curbs Traffic Control Devices
Property owners and occupants are
responsible to maintain the Right-of-
Way abutting their property.
p Prohibited Right-of-Way
Obstructions Include:
Signs, all kinds, every day
4 Basketball hoops l
4 RV's, boats, & trailers
4 Landscaping supplies or materials
+ Overgrown vegetation & branches
Trip hazards like dirt and rocks
3
Title goes here
Vivian Nimmo
- Code Enforcement _
Case Types and Numbers
~
Is More Better?
1200
1114
1100
1000
666
900
769
goo
652
700
Soo
-
So9
-
.100
wo
200
,
`
700
~
0
❑ 2000 ❑ 2001 ❑ 2002 02003
How many are we talking about?
444,000 Tigard Population
41100 cases per year
4 85 cases per month
-)including... r
4 350 citations per year lr2
+ 30 citations per month
'Note - Citation process created August 2002
Who Is Responsible?
"Responsible party" means...
the person responsible for curing or remedying
the problem, including:
4 The owner of the property
4 The manager or agent
4 (any) other person in control of the property
4 The person occupying or having
possession of the property
4 The lessee or tenant
4 The person who is alleged
to have ...created or allowed
the condition to exist..."
Title goes here 4
Vivian Nimmo
. What Happens to Violators?
s
4 A complaint may be lodged
t
4 The property will be Investigated
t a
4 A notice or citation may be sent
4 If a citation is issued, a fine will be
assessed
4 The problem will need to be fixed
or another citation will be Issued.
The City does not
regulate...
4 Blocking views
4 Cosmetics, aesthetics, or personal opinions
4 Property line disputes, including trees and fences
4 Blackberries Inside a neighbor's property
4 Parking where someone else prefers to park
4 Operable vehicles, RV's and boats in the yard
4 Homeowners Association Regulations or CC & R's
Tools for Education and Resolution
Counter Staff www.ci.tigard.or.us
4 Oregonian 4 Public Access TV
4 Tigard Times 4 Community Connactors
4 Brochures 4 Tigard Cityscape
1
D Bulletin Boards 4 Tigard Public Library
1* FREE Neighbor Mediation Program
J
Penalties
The rd Municipal Code states...
4 7.40.210 (B) Each violation shall constitute a
separate Infraction, and each day shall
constitute a separate Infraction
4 1.16.410 " (a) For Class 1 Infractions an amount
not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars." (per
violation, per day)
4 Subsequent violations in a 24 month period
incur double and then quadruple penalties.
The City also does not regulate...
Animal Issues...
4 The amount of pets a household has
4 Uninvited live or deceased animals on property
4 Feeding undomesticated animals
4 Pet waste removal
Leash laws
Animals at large
Rant ,`lo
G'fifi dne Owned
Ode Enforcement Offuer
5
Title goes here
Vivian Nimmo
(lease Wefcome Civi Inf Wtzons
in the
unicipaC
j
judge crigardW
WichaeCje O'Brien Court
Once cited, what
Processing Citations
are the options?
a
4 Citations must be resolved by the
V
n
Tigard Municipal Court.
A respondent must answer:
4 The court follows a process
In writing to the court
similar to traffic citations.
4 Detailed instructions and a
brochure are mailed with
or
in court
By appearing
the citation.
0
To admit an infraction...
To contest an infraction...
IL
A respondent may either:
4 The case will be set for a hearing on
Respond in writing and submit payment.
1
another date.
.
If a written response Is filed before the first
4 The court will send a brochure on the
appearance, the respondent does not have to
r In court. The response may
hearings procsr,:,
personally appea
Include:
4 The City must prove by a "preponderance
idance" that a violation occurred.
m
proof of compliance
M explanation
of the ev
4 The hearing will be conducted by an
"
UJI
OR
administrative Judge or "hearings officer.
J
2. Go to court
6
Title goes here
Vivian Nimmo
What happens at a first
appearance in court?
A respondent must choose one of the
following options:
4 Deny the infraction and request a
hearing, or -
4 Plead No Contest, or
Admit the Infraction.
Compliance
4 If the infraction still exists at the time of the
hearing, the court will require compliance
by a certain date, usually U days or less
4 For certain health and safety violations,
the court may order Immediate compliance
QuestiowP
Comments!
Open for Oisicussim
How are penalties
determined?
A civil penalty will be based on:
4 The seriousness of the Infraction
4 The duration of the Infraction
4 Extent of compliance
4 officer recommendation
4 Prior Infractions
4 How quickly compliance was
achieved after receipt of the citation
Thank You!
Judge
wicFtaeC,7. O'Brten
7
Title goes here
Agenda Item No.
Meeting of
17
IL A
cVWILAdF
Administration
CITY OF TIGARD
Shaping A Better Community
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Counc'
FROM: Bill Monahan, City Manager .
DATE: February 13, 2004
SUBJECT: Resolution Opposing Formation of an Electric People's Utility -District
Recently Mayor Craig Dirksen met with Judy Crafton of PGE. Judy requested that
Council consider passing a resolution opposing formation of an electric people's utility
district in Oregon. Presently efforts are underway in Yamhill and Clackamas County.
Mayor Dirksen asked that the attached resolution be prepared for discussion by
Council. The resolution is based on those passed in Boardman and Estacada. Other
materials submitted by Judy, along with her e-mail are attached.
Council will discuss this item on Tuesday, February 17.
i:%admUxVVmmosVMyor & cc120041ros oppose epud 0213o4.doc
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 04-
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FORMATION OF ELECTRIC PEOPLE'S UTILITY DISTRICTS IN
THE STATE OF OREGON
WHEREAS, Portland General Electric has served Oregon for over one hundred years; and
WHEREAS, in Multnomah County, Oregon, the voters rejected the creation of a People's Utility District;
and
WHEREAS, the Oregon Public Power Coalition has stated its intention to continue to create Electric
People's Utilities Districts in Clackamas, Marion, Polk, Washington and Yamhill Counties in the State of
Oregon; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a new government utility would eliminate private sector jobs and diminish
local tax revenues creating an adverse impact on the overall economy; and
WHEREAS, condemndation proceedings brought by People's Utility District against the assets of a private
utility business would result in protracted litigation and a great cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: the City Council of the City of
Tigard opposes the formation of People's Utility Districts and condemnation of the asset and utility
distribution systems of private utility companies in the State of Oregon for the reasons set forth above.
SECTION 1: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of 2004.
Mayor - City-of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder - City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 04 -
i:blskiH admin4esoiulion eptd 021704.doc
Page 1
Page 1 of 1
Bill Monahan - RESENDING Folkowup on yesterday's conversation about PUD
From: "Judy Crafton" <Judy_Crafton@pgn.com>
To: <bill@ci.tigard.or.us>, <craigd@ci.tigard.or.us>
Date: 2/11/04 11:21 AM
Subject: RESENDING Followup on yesterday's conversation about PUD
Resending - as I had Bill's e-mail address wrong. Sorry about that!
Craig, thank you for meeting with me yesterday. I enjoyed our conversation and appreciate your consideration
of a resolution opposing PUD's in PGE's service area.
I'm attaching the the electronic file for the Office of Energy Reports for Clackamas, Yamhill, and Multnomah
Counties Counties along with testimony and supplemental testimony from Steve Hawk, PGE's Vice President of
System Engineering, Utility Services and Customer Service for the OOE Hearing in Clackamas County.
http://www.energy.state.or.us/pubs/-PUD-RepL)rts.htm
Also, I'm attaching the resoloutions from to cities - Boardman & Estacada. Boardman's is a blanket resolution
opposing the take over of PGE's service area. Estacada's is opposing the PUD effort in Clackamas County. For a
variety of reasons, I ask that the City consider a blanket resolution similar to Boardman's or, at the least, one
that would oppose both efforts in Yamhill & Clackamas Counties. Beyond the obvious reason - opposition to
breaking up PGE's service area because of the threat to our customers of losing the safe and reliable service
they currently enjoy from PGE, I believe this effort- regardless of which county - sends the wrong message
about Oregon and our economic and business values.
I would be more than happy to attend the city council meeting to answer questions. Bill, will you let me know
when this is scheduled to appear on the agenda?
Please feel free to give me a call or e-mail me if you have questions.
Judy Crafton
PGE Government Affairs
121 SW Salmon, 1WTC0301
Portland OR 97204-2901
503-464-8561
judy Grafton a pan.com
file://C:-\WYt%M 1WR\TFMP\(:Wlonon? NTT ~i»mn
Clackamas County PUD
Testimony of
Stephen R. Hawke, Vice President
System Engineering, Utility Services and Customer Service
Portland General Electric
Before the Oregon Office of Energy
January 15, 2004
Mike Grainey
Office of Energy
625 Marion Street, NE
Salem, OR 97301-3737
As background, I am the Vice President of System Engineering, Utility Services and
Customer Service for PGE. I am a graduate of Oregon State University with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science degree in
Mathematics. 1 have a Master's degree in Business Administration from Portland State
University. I am a past President of the Professional Engineers of Oregon, and a senior
member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. I am a registered
Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon, and I hold a number of community and
professional board positions in the area. I am also a past resident of Clackamas County.
I have been at PGE for 30 years, and my area of expertise is overseeing the construction,
maintenance and planning for the infrastructure we use to serve our 750,000 customers. I
have worked in all of the geographic areas of PGE, including a number of years in the
Clackamas County area, and have a background in all of the company's transmission and
distribution systems.
I would like to describe what will happen after the lawyers are through charging their
millions of dollars, and the financial people are done charging their millions of dollars
because then the engineers and crews will need to get down to doing the system work
necessary to make the ideas happen.
Clackamas County Testimony to Grainey January 15 2004
The creation of a PUD in Clackamas County presents some complex issues around the
existing transmission and distribution systems. PGE owns and operates a complicated
network of poles, wires, substations and other equipment that are connected to all of their
respective customers. This system obviously doesn't conform to the boundaries of the
single county.
To begin, we'll need to separate the physical transmission and distribution systems. The
best way to think about this is to imagine a map - a very complex map of every
transmission line, every substation, and every wire that it takes to provide electric service
in all of PGE's service area - from the Columbia river to Salem, from Grand Ronde to
the top of Mt. Hood. When you look at this map it looks very much like a map of all the
roads in our service territory. So what this PUD proposal, in essence, asks us to do is
basically build a brick wall around Clackamas County that follows the governmental
county lines. On one side, Clackamas County's 157,000 customers would be isolated.
On the other, the rest of PGE's system and our remaining 593,000 customers.
So what happens when we build the brick wall isolating Clackamas County and basically
dead end every street at the county line? You can imagine. You drive down each street,
hit the wall at the county line, and then just stop for no apparent reason, except for the
arbitrary brick wall. We will need to do the same thing to the electrical system - we'll
need to dead end each electric line in both directions at the county line, and then rebuild
and add new facilities on both sides in order to maintain service. In almost all cases, the
quality and reliability of the system will decrease. In the case of the PGE electrical
system, we'll need to construct a minimum of three new substations at a cost of about
$34 million each. Next, we'll reconfigure 38 high voltage transmission lines. Then
we'll reconstruct 282 main feeder lines and neighborhood feeders (both overhead and
underground).
After that we'll reconfigure hundreds of individual customer services. In many cases
customers large and small will need to spend money on the facilities they own in order to
Clackamas County Testimony to Grainey January 15 2004 2
accommodate the reconfigured facilities. They'll have to do so, even though it will result
in no improvement to their system or reliability. All that I've just described takes into
account only PGE's area - the same kind of process and costs will have to be conducted
by the start up government PUD on their facilities as well. This is the very minimum that
could be expected - as you know, if only certain jurisdictions in the County vote in favor
then we get the islands within islands model representing the Swiss cheese effect and the
costs go even higher and the reliability becomes even less.
The government takeover proponents have been comparing this process to a water system
and stated that contractual agreements could be made to wheel power, and that separation
is easy and inexpensive - that we'll just install a few meters and call it good. When you
look at the complexity of the system you quickly see it's not a water system. And when
you look at the other examples of PUDs and government electric utilities in the area, you
see that this is also not the way it works. If it did work this way, we'd have multiple
connections with McMinnville, with CRPUD, with Forest Grove, and so on. In fact, such
connections are rare. From an engineering view, it shows the complete lack of
understanding from the government takeover proponents of what happens in the real day-
to-day systems, and why their ideas are so risky.
A number of brief examples help show how these impacts occur.
EXHIBIT A - A map of the Mountain Park area. Here you'll notice that
neighborhoods are literally cut in half. In this area the facilities are almost entirely
underground so the expenses and inconvenience of digging all the streets up to make
this change are considerable.
EXHIBIT B - A map of an area on the eastside of the river in the Johnson Creek area.
Here one of the County's largest customers - Precision Cast Parts - has their facilities
again severed into two parts. In this case they are paying additional money for
alternate service for greater reliability. To duplicate all this will involve the
Clackamas County Testimony to Grainey January 15 2004 3
construction of new transmission, at least on northwest substation and a number of
major distribution projects.
• EXHIBIT C - A map that shows some of the more rural and remote areas. In this
case you can see where long lines that go from one county to the next are cut-off
completely - in some cases reroutes will cost millions of dollars just to restore service
to a less reliable system than before and at considerable environmental damage as
new routes are secured.
• EXHIBIT D - Just up the road in Tualatin. Notice how the town of Tualatin is
effectively severed in two with Meridian Park Hospital apart from many of its
commercial partners. Again, this is one of our high reliability customers who will .
need new transmission, substation and distribution work just to keep what they
already have.
• EXHIBIT E - We see what will happen right here in Wilsonville. Once again we
have a major underground feeder severed in half separating major customers from
their substation, and effectively cutting an entire community in two.
These are examples only, and are representative of the kinds of problems to be addressed
hundreds of times throughout Clackamas County. When you add all this up, I estimate
costs to complete this part of the process will approach $13 million for PGE and most
likely another $10-15 million for the start up government PUD under the least expensive
scenario. Add to that whatever it will cost the customers to reconfigure their services.
That's a minimum of $25-30 million just to build that electrical brick wall and isolate the
county, with not one benefit for customers. In fact, we will actually be degrading the
quality of the electric system in most areas. _
As staggering a task as building the imaginary brick wall and breaking apart our system
would be, it is matched by other equally significant and expensive tasks. There is a
significant logistical infrastructure that will need to be relocated. New line crew centers
Clackamas County Testimony to Gralney January 15 2004 4
and buildings, with new copper, fiber and microwave communication systems, new
phone switches, new servers and then the associated relocation of all the people will cost
over $10 million. Asa side note, regarding the myriad of computer hardware and
software systems, these are items licensed to PGE and the start up government utility will
need to start fresh with systems to serve over 157,000 customers. These expenses will
easily be in the tens of millions of dollars.
The experience necessary to successfully build and maintain all of these complicated
systems cannot be easily replaced. In PGE alone, we have over 38,000 years of
experience - over 380 centuries of knowledge of our systems and our customers that an
inexperienced government take-over simply cannot duplicate. The employees do not
automatically come with the formation of a PUD. Many, if not most, simply will not.
The reason PGE's reliability and quality are the best in the state, and among the best in
the country, is a testament to this experience.
Additionally, the County's commercial and industrial customers would lose choice. The
choices given to customers in the Oregon Senate Bill 1149 are not offered by PUDs. So
the very items the County's businesses and representatives worked hard to achieve over
the last four years in this state would disappear.
So, there is a bottom line from this briefest of technical and engineering overviews.
While everybody so far is engaged in the politics and the rhetoric that goes along with it,
people have not take the time to consider the real world implications of what will happen
with their ideas. There has been a notable abundance of generalities, and a notable lack
of facts and figures from the government takeover people-no power costs, no
transmission costs, no distribution costs, no customer service costs, no administrative and
support costs. From a technical and engineering point of view, the PUD is not a good
idea. I wouldn't want to have a wall built at the county line stopping all the streets and
traffic and isolating Clackamas County's citizens, and I do not think we want a wall built
at the county line that blocks the flow of electricity either.
Clackamas County Testimony to Grainey January 15 2004
i•
After the attorneys spend millions of dollars, the financial experts spend their millions of
dollars, engineers and crews spend a minimum of $40 million dollars to break the system
apart, and the start up government PUD goes over a half billion dollars into debt buying
the facilities, the customers are left with a system that is far less than what they had
before. A government takeover would produce higher rates for a lower quality of service
at a time when there are many more important things to be spending our attention on.
This proposal is risky, it's complicated, it's costly, and it just does not make sense.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Stephen R. Hawke
e
Clackamas County Testimony to Grainey January 15 2004 6
Oregon Office of Energy Hearing on Clackamas County PUD
Testimony Supplement
Stephen Hawke
VP, System Engineering & Utility Services
Portland General Electric
Before the Oregon Office of Energy
January 23, 2004
January 23, 2004
Mike Grainey
Office of Energy
625 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-3737
Dear Mr. Grainey:
Please include this supplemental piece as part of the official written testimony I delivered
to the Oregon Office of Energy on Jan. 15, 2004 regarding the proposed formation of the
Clackamas County People's Utility District (PUD). There were a number of factually
incorrect statements made by PUD proponents at the hearing that evening, and I would
like to address the two of these issues that relate to my area of responsibility at PGE.
PUD supporters continue to falsely characterize physical versus metering separation from
utilities addressing the issues in a hypothetical way without addressing the real-world
realities and reliability consequences. A review of utility interconnection points in the
Northwest will reveal that while they very often have metering connections at high-
voltage transmission points, they very rarely have metering connections at the
distribution lines. There is an important distinction between the two.
A case in point is that when PGE separated from Columbia River PUD in 1984, the
mutually agreed 49-point separation agreement describes just one metering point. The
rest of the identified points required more costly physical separations from the two
utilities' systems. A review of utility maps from Grays Harbor PUD, Emerald PUD and
others will show similar patterns on the distribution side. Why is this commonplace? It's
simple. If one utility has a reliability problem, a neighboring utility does not leant its
customers' service to be affected by the other utility.
In PGE's case, if a PUD were to be formed in Clackamas County, we would advocate for
physical separation of the system in as many points as possible. That's because we would
not want PGE's customers to be harmed by the service of the start-up PUD, nor would
we want to compromise our overall leading reliability record.
At PGE, our engineers have investigated this issue, using various county boundary line
assumptions, to arrive at the projected severance figures I included in the testimony that I
delivered before the Office of Energy last week. To recap those figures, we believe that
to separate PGE's system from the 157,000 customers we currently serve in Clackamas
County would require a minimum of three new substations at a cost of $3-4 million each.
Then, we would reconfigure 38 high voltage transmission lines. After that, we would
reconstruct 282 main feeder lines and neighborhood feeders, both overhead and
underground. We also would need to reconfigure hundreds of individual customer
services. In some cases, these customers would have to spend money out of their own
pockets to accommodate the reconfigured facilities. We can't speak for the additional
steps the PUD would need to take with its system. These are only the steps we know we
would need to take with our system. Again, these are the minimum steps based on our
engineers' initial analysis.
Additionally I would like to clarify PGE's position on the PUD proponent's plan to
finance an engineer's report on the acquisition or construction of the utility system. PGE
welcomes any accurate, balanced study by a third party that examines this PUD proposal
and its related costs, including appropriate separation steps. However, based on what we
know from the proponents' measure, we believe the estimated amount of money they
plan to raise from property taxes to fund this study is inadequate. This is PGE's opinion
based on our previous experience conducting various types of necessary feasibility
studies over the years, from the engineering of substations and transmission facilities to
the development of generation facilities - and virtually everything in between.
Additionally, I should note that public officials also have expressed concerns to our staff
about the inadequate amount of money PUD proponents plan to raise through property
tax collections through this measure. These local jurisdictions also regularly perform
feasibility studies that range from traffic signals to underground utilities and fully
understand the associated costs of these endeavors.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit supplemental testimony to my original version.
Respectfully yours,
Stephen Hawke
Vice President, VP, System Engineering & Utility Services
Portland General Electric
WHEREAS, in Multnomat County, Oregon the voters rejected the creation of a
People's Utility District.
WHEREAS, the Oregon Public Power Coalition has stated its intention to
continue to create People's Utilities Districts in Clackamas, Marion, Polk, Washington,
and Yamhill Counties in the State of Oregon.
WHEREAS, the creation of a new government utility would eliminate private
sector jobs and diminish local tax revenues creating an adverse impact on the overall
economy.
WHEREAS, condemnation proceedings brought by People's Utility District
against the assets of a private utility business would result in protracted litigation and a
great cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Boardman that it is in opposition to the formation of People's Utility Districts and
condemnation of the asset and utility distribution systems of private utility companies in
the State of Oregon for the reasons set forth above:
RESOLUTION
A Resolution Opposing the formation of an Electric People's Utility District in
Clackamas County.
WHEREAS, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been serving Oregon for over 100
years; and,
WHEREAS, condemnation of this business through establishment of an entirely new
government entity with independent taxing powers is a distraction the community does
not need as it struggles to maintain existing businesses and government services; and,
WHEREAS, condemnation of private businesses sends the wrong messages to businesses
looking to invest in Oregon; and,
WHEREAS, a PUD would add uncertainty to an economy that is strained and would
further promote the view that Oregon and Clackamas County are "anti-business;" and,
WHEREAS, a start up government utility would need to go deeply into debt to acquire
the facilities of the two companies and such debt would have to be repaid either through
rates or through additional taxes; and,
WHEREAS, A PUD condemnation proceeding will result in protracted litigation taking
years and millions of dollars to resolve; and,
WHEREAS, creating a new government utility could cost Oregon private sector jobs;
and,
WHEREAS, a start-up government utility would own little, if any power generation and
would be dependent on the volatile wholesale market for nearly all power supply; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal to form a new People's Utility District in Oregon will increase
uncertainty and risk for customers of Portland General Electric; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the city council of the City
of Estacada oppose the formation of the PUD and the subsequent condemnation and
forced government takeover of the assets of the Portland General Electric distribution
system in Clackamas County.
Approved and effective on this day of 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Recorder
RESOLUTION
A Resolution Opposing the formation of an Electric People's Utility District in
Clackamas County.
WHEREAS, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been serving Oregon for over 100
years; and,
WHEREAS, condemnation of this business through establishment of an entirely new
government entity with independent taxing powers is a distraction the community does
not need as it struggles to maintain existing businesses and government services; and,
WHEREAS, condemnation of private businesses sends the wrong messages to businesses
looking to invest in Oregon; and,
WHEREAS, a PUD would add uncertainty to an economy that is strained and would
further promote the view that Oregon and Clackamas County are "anti-business;" and,
WHEREAS, a start up government utility would need to go deeply into debt to acquire
the facilities of the two companies and such debt would have to be repaid either through
rates or through additional taxes; and,
WHEREAS, A PUD condemnation proceeding will result in protracted litigation taking
years and millions of dollars to resolve; and,
WHEREAS, creating a new government utility could cost Oregon private sector jobs;
and,
WHEREAS, a start-up government utility would own little, if any power generation and
would be dependent on the volatile wholesale market for nearly all power supply; and,
- WHEREAS, the proposal to form a new People's Utility District in Oregon will increase
uncertainty and risk for customers of Portland General Electric; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the city council of the City
of Estacada oppose the formation of the PUD and the subsequent condemnation and
forced government takeover of the assets of the Portland General Electric distribution
system in Clackamas County.
Approved and effective on this day of , 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Recorder