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TIGARD
City of Tigard
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS MEETING
April 23, 2013
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Tigard Business Meeting — Agenda
TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AND LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD
MEETING DATE AND TIME: April 23, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
Agenda Revised on April 18, 2013 - Added Executive Session for Real Property Transaction Negotiations
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Tigard Business Meeting—Agenda
TIGARD
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AND LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD
MEETING DATE AND TIME: April 23, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. Study Session; 7:30 p.m. Business Meeting
MEETING LOCATION: City of Tigard - Town Hall - 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223
Agenda Revised on April 18, 2013 - Added Executive Session for Real Property Transaction Negotiations
6:30 PM
• EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under ORS
192.660(2)(e) to discuss real property transaction negotiations. Representatives of the news media are
allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), 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.
Note: Executive Session will take place after the business meeting (see below).
• STUDY SESSION
A. Discuss River Terrace Community Plan Consultant Selection
B. Discuss Social Gaming Regulations
7:30 PM
1. BUSINESS MEETING - APRIL 23, 2013
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Council Communications & Liaison Reports
E. Call to Council and Staff for Non - Agenda Items
2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION (Two Minutes or Less, Please)
7:35 p.m. - estimated time
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A. Follow -up to Previous Citizen Communication
B. Citizen Communication — Sign Up Sheet
3. CONSENT AGENDA: (Tigard City Council and Local Contract Review Board) These items are
considered routine and may be enacted in one motion without separate discussion. Anyone may request
that an item be removed by motion for discussion and separate action. Motion to:
7:45 estimated time
A. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for:
1. January 29, 2013
2. February 26, 2013
3. March 19, 2013
B. Local Contract Review Board:
1. Award a Contract for the City's 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program - Slurry Seal Project to
Blackline, Inc.
• ConsentA.2enda - Items Removed for Separate Discussion: Any items requested to be removed fmm the Consent Agenda for
separate discussion will be considered immediately after the Council / City Center Development Agency has voted on those items
which do not need discussion.
4. PROCLAMATIONS:
7:50 p.m. - estimated time
A. Proclaim May 5 -11 as Be Kind to Animals Week
B. Proclaim May as Bike Month
5. DISCUSSION WITH METRO COUNCILOR CRAIG DIRKSEN
7:55 p.m. - estimated time
6. CONVENE LOCAL CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD:
8:25 p.m. - estimated time
A. Consider Award of a Contract for System Integrator Services to Portland Engineering, Inc.
B. Consider Award of a Contract for the FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program - Pavement
Overlay Project to Eagle Elsner, Inc.
C. Consider Award of a Contract for Grounds Maintenance at Various City Facilities, Water and Water
Quality Sites to Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, Inc., an Oregon Qualified Rehabilitation Facility
7. SELECT A SOLID WASTE RATE MODEL AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADJUST
SOLID WASTE RATES BASED ON THE SLECTED RATE MODEL INCLUDING A
ONE - PERCENT INCREASE IN THE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FEE (PUBLIC COMMENT
TO BE HEARD PRIOR TO COUNCIL CONSIDERATION)
8:40 p.m. - estimated time
8. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
9:10 p.m. - estimated time
9. NON AGENDA ITEMS
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Tigard City Council will go into Executive Session under ORS
192.660(2)(e) to discuss real property transaction negotiations. Representatives of the news media
are allowed to attend Executive Sessions, as provided by ORS 192.660(4), 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.
11. ADJOURNMENT
9:20 p.m. - estimated time
AIS -1255 A.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 20 Minutes
Agenda Title: River Terrace Community Plan Consultant Selection
Submitted By: Darren Wyss, Community Development
Council
Business Mtg
Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: - Study Sess.
Public Hearing
Newspaper Legal Ad Required ?: No
Public Hearing Publication
Date in Newspaper:
Information
ISSUE
Staff will update Council on the status of the River Terrace project, including the consultant selection process for
infrastructure master planning.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Council is requested to receive briefing from staff, ask questions and provide input as desired.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The city has commenced its effort to complete a River Terrace Community Plan. For the plan to comply with land use
planning regulations and be successful, the city needs to update its infrastructure master plans to include the area, as
well as identify the financing strategy to ensure the infrastructure can be built in a timely, efficient and cost - effective
manner. The city published a request for proposals for consulting firms to help complete the infrastructure tasks.
Proposals were due April 17, 2013 and city staff intends to bring a contract before city council on May 14, 2013 for
consideration.
The selected consultant team will conduct the following tasks:
1. Tigard Parks System Master Plan Update
2. Tigard Water System Master Plan Update
3. Tigard Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update
4. Tigard Transportation System Plan Update
5. River Terrace Stormwater Master Plan
6. River Terrace Infrastructure Financing Strategy
7. Tigard Public Facility Plan (Compilation of 20 -year master plan needs)
8. Project Communication and Coordination
The consultant work will be a critical component of the River Terrace Community Plan, particularly the infrastructure
financing task. This task will be ongoing throughout the project and will be particularly important in helping the city
council decision - making process when it comes time to adopt a financing strategy. The consultant will outline available
tools, funding opportunities and policy options the council will need to weigh and consider and ultimately adopt to
ensure implementation of the community plan is successful.
The overall project is still on schedule to be completed March 2014. Staff has been working with the technical advisory
committee, stakeholder working group and gathering feedback from the community on the zoning and natural resource
mapping tasks. An update on these tasks will be given in more detail at the Council's May 21, 2013 meeting. Staff will
returning to Council at regular intervals to give project updates as well as discuss key policy decisions the Council will
need to deliberate over the next year. These include: financing the needed infrastructure, holding or amending the
recommendations from the West Bull Mt. Concept Plan, the provision of parks and partnering with Beaverton, Clean
Water Services and Washington County on various infrastructure improvements for efficiency and cost - effectiveness.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
N/A
COUNCIL OR CCDA GOALS, POLICIES, MASTER PLANS
Complete River Terrace Community Plan
DATES OF PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION
Fiscal Impact
Cost: $134,100
Budgeted (yes or no): Yes
Where Budgeted (department /program): CD
Additional Fiscal Notes:
Washington County transferred CET funds to the city for completing the community plan. The city has applied for
additional CET funds for specific infrastructure master planning and financing strategy tasks.
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B.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 20 Minutes
Agenda Title: Discuss Social Gaming Regulations
Prepared For: Kent Wyatt Submitted By: Kent Wyatt, City Management
Council Business Mtg - Study
Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Sess.
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
The Council has provided prior policy guidance to allow social gaming in Tigard. To what extent should social gaming
activities be regulated?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Provide input on regulating social gaming in Tigard.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
At the March 19, 2013 City Council meeting, the Council discussed whether or not to allow social gaming in Tigard. A
majority of the Council expressed an interest in allowing social gaming and requested more time for discussing the
extent of regulations on social gaming. Upon further discussion, some guidance was given that less restrictive business
regulations were desired.
The purpose of tonight's discussion is for Council to provide consensus direction to staff on regulation that balances:
• the level of restrictions on social gaming desired by the Council;
• the legal parameters for social gaming operations that were set forth by the 2010 Oregon Attorney General's
opinion; and
• allowing Tigard Police Department enforcement within existing resources
Staff provides a discussion draft ordinance that lessens restrictions in several areas including allowable floor space for
social gaming from 25% to 50 %, and allowable number of days a week from one to seven, for social gaming at a
business. The revised ordinance also eliminates the requirement that a business must be open six months before hosting
social games. These revisions will allow more flexibility for Tigard businesses wishing to offer social games, while
allowing the Tigard Police Department to adequately enforce the ordinance with existing resources.
As a point of clarification, staff reviewed draft section 5.22.020, section J of the revised draft ordinance which restricts
rental fees for hosting social games. The Oregon Attorney General's opinion addressed this point by stating, "private
businesses, private clubs or place of public accommodation that will allow social games and their personnel may not
derive any income from the game (including charging cover, usage, or rental charges for the place or equipment)."
Staff also reconsidered the license denial appeal process outlined in the draft ordinance and recommends no change to
the section. The proposed appeal process maintains consistency with Police Department administration of permit and
appeal as a least -cost and consistent option for due process than involving the Tigard Municipal Cout. The appeal
process mirrors Tigard Municipal Code rules for Police Department review of liquor license and burglary alarm permits.
In a review of these procedures, city staff consulted the City of Portland's experience with enforcement and concluded
that there were legal and enforcement considerations with recommending a less restrictive ordinance. In a few years,
Portland will consider updating their code to create tools to allow more effective enforcement while allowing business
to continue offering social games.
Staff and legal counsel believe the revised draft ordinance allows Tigard to comply with state law and locally enforce a
revise code without additional enforcement staffing resources.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
Council may adopt other regulations than the draft ordinance suggests; the proposal is a point of discussion for the
Council to provide policy guidance for staff.
Council may approve an ordinance disallowing social gaming in Tigard.
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
N/A
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
March 19, 2013 - Council Workshop
September 18, 2012 - Council Workshop
Attachments
Draft Social Gaming Ordinance
Attorney General Opinion on Social Gaming
Revisions highlighted in yellow
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 13-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT SUBCHAPTER
AUTHORIZING SOCIAL GAMING, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, currently the Tigard Municipal Code does not contain provisions relating to the regulation
of "social gaming "; and
WHEREAS, ORS 167.121 allows cities to authorize the playing or conducting of a social game in a
private business, private club, or place of public accommodation; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Police Department requests clarification from the City Council on whether
they wish to authorize social games in Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest to amend the Tigard Municipal Code
to include a new chapter to set forth terms, rules, regulations, and responsibilities of involved parties,
authorizing social games.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Tigard Municipal Code is hereby amended to include and incorporate a new
Chapter 5.22 Social Games, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after thirty (30) days following its
passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after being read by
number and title only, this day of , 2013.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: Approved by Tigard City Council this day of , 2013.
John L. Cook, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Date
Ordinance No.13-
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EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 5.22 - SOCIAL GAMES
Sections:
5.22.010 Definitions
5.22.020 Social Games — Authorization and Conditions
5.22.030 Responsibilities of Owner and Person in Charge
5.22.040 Inspection of Social Games Premises
5.22.050 Notice of Social Games Required
5.22.060 License; License Fee; Civil Penalties
5.22.070 Appeal Process for License Denial
5.22.080 Appeal Process for Assessment of Fine
5.22.010 Definitions
As used in this chapter,
A. CHIEF OF POLICE or CHIEF means the chief of the Tigard police department or
designee.
B. SOCIAL GAME means a game, other than a lottery, between players in a private
business, private club or place of public accommodation where no house player, house
bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from the operation of the social
game.
5.22.020 Social Games — Authorization and Conditions
Social games as defined in Section 5.22.010 of this chapter are allowed only when each of the
following conditions is met:
A. The owner of the business where social games are being played holds a current, valid license
to play social games issued by the City;
B. No house player, house bank, or house odds exist;
C. There is no house income from the operation of a social game;
D. The social game cannot be observed from a public right of way;
E. Persons under 21 years of age are not permitted in the room or enclosure where the social
game takes place;
F. The room or enclosure where the social game takes place is open to free and immediate
access by any police officer. Doors leading into the social game room must remain unlocked
during all hours of operation;
G. No owner or "principal managing employee ", as described in more detail below, shall
participate in any social game on the premises;
H. A charge for consumer goods sold on the premises to an individual playing a social game
must not be higher or lower than the price charged to a non - participant in the social game;
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I. No owner or principal managing employee may accept any payment, fee, service or gratuity
from a social game participant as consideration for participation in the social game on the
premises;
J. No owner or principal managing employee may charge a rental or lease fee for the use of the
social game;
K. At no point in time may a social game be conducted without an owner or principal managing
employee present;
L. No membership fee or cover fee may be charged for participation in the social game; and
M. All social gaming activities and the business where social gaming is permitted must comply
with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
5.22.030 Responsibilities of Owner and Person in Charge
An owner or person in charge of a business where social gaming is permitted shall:
A. Clearly designate the areas set aside for social gaming.
B. Designate an agent or employee to act as person in charge of a social gaming premise
whenever social games are being played. An owner shall be strictly liable for any violation of
this chapter which occurs when no person in charge is present at the social gaming premises.
C. Be strictly liable for any violation of the provisions of this chapter by a person in charge,
agent, employee or designate.
D. Limit hours of operation of social gaming activities on the premises to those hours during
which the primary business is open.
E. Limit social gaming activities exceeding 25 °/ (Twenty five percent) to no more than 50%
(Fifty percent) of the floor area of the premises - ; -- ; - .- . - . - - .. - . Social
gaming may occur 7 days per week. For purposes of this provision, "floor area" means
gross floor area excluding areas such as restrooms, hallways, mechanical spaces, elevators,
stairwells and loading docks.
FT Not allow Social gaming activitic3 on the prcmi3ca unlc33 the private bu3inc33, private club or
place of public accommodation mcct3 all applicable requirement3 of the Tigard Municipal
Code and has been legally e3tabli3hcd and in existence for at lca3t Six month3.
5.22.040 Inspection of Social Games Premises
All persons who authorize social games on premises owned or managed pursuant to this Chapter
shall permit entry to premises to any member of the Police Department, upon presentation of
official identification, for the limited purpose of inspecting the premises and any activities, records,
or devices involved in such games to ensure compliance with Tigard Municipal Code.
5.22.050 Notice of Social Games Required
Where social games are conducted, each owner or person in charge of the premises shall
continuously and conspicuously post notice that is clearly readable and in letters at least one inch
high that such games must be conducted in accordance with the conditions set forth in Section
5.22.020 which shall be listed in their entirety. The form and content of the notice required pursuant
to this section shall be as approved by the chief to assure uniformity of notices in establishments
allowing social gaming.
5.22.060 License; License Fee; Civil Penalties
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Application for an annual social gaming license shall be made to the Police Chief. The Chief may
assess a license fee of One Hundred ($100) dollars per year. The social gaming license fee is due in
full every January 1st. If a business applies for a social gaming license at any time on or after July 1st,
the fee for such license shall be equal to one -half the license fee.
The Chief may assess a fine for operating without a license of Five Hundred ($500) dollars for the
first violation for each year, and a subsequent violation will result in a fine of One Thousand
($1,000) dollars.
Violations for all other offenses of this subchapter are One Hundred ($100) for the first offense
each calendar year; Two Hundred Fifty ($250) for the second offense; Five Hundred ($500) for the
third offense and One Thousand ($1,000) for all additional violations during the same calendar year.
5.22.070 Appeal Process for License Denial
In the event the Chief of Police denies an applicant a social gaming license, the Chief of Police shall
first notify the applicant in writing of his intent to deny the license within three (3) working days of
receipt of the application. The notification shall include the reason(s) for the denial and a date and
time within the next five (5) working days to hear the applicant's appeal, if any. The applicant shall
have the right to be heard and to present witnesses and evidence purporting to refute the reasons
given by the Chief of Police for a denial. The hearing shall be administrative in nature and held
before the Chief of Police. Rules of evidence shall not apply. Upon completion of the hearing, the
Chief of Police shall make finding and shall mail the final decision to the applicant within three (3)
working days of the hearing date.
5.22.080 Appeal Process for Assessment of Fine
In the event the Chief of Police assesses a business owner with a fine, the Chief of Police shall notify
the business owner in writing of the fine assessment. The notification shall include the reason(s) for
the fine assessment and a date and time within the next five (5) working days to hear the business
owner's appeal, if any. The business owner shall have the right to be heard and to present witnesses
and evidence purporting to refute the reasons given by the Chief of Police for a denial. The hearing
shall be administrative in nature and held before the Chief of Police. Rules of evidence shall not
apply. Upon completion of the hearing, the Chief of Police shall make finding and shall mail the
final decision to the business owner within three (3) working days of the hearing date.
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Question 3: The prohibition on a "house player ?"
The prohibition on a "house player" means that the house may not in any circumstance
bet in a social game.
Question 4: The prohibition on a "house bank ?"
We interpret the prohibition on a "house bank" to mean that the house may not act as a
banker in a social game by having any involvement in the financial aspects of the game,
including selling, keeping, and redeeming chips even if the house makes no profit from doing so.
Question 5: The prohibition of "house odds ?"
We interpret this prohibition to mean that the house may not have any advantage in a
social game or establish the ratio between the amount of a bet and the payoff amount.
Question 6: The prohibition of "house income ?"
This prohibition means that the house may not make any money directly from operation
of the game or from its participants. Businesses where social games occur may not charge for
participation in the game, a rental fee for the room, table, or equipment or otherwise extract
money from social game participants. Those businesses may make money from selling food and
drink to social game players on the same terms that they sell those goods to all other patrons.
Even if an establishment sells food and drink on the same terms to all patrons, if it charges
inflated prices in relation to other similar establishments and its only patrons are social game
players that may be evidence that the establishment is in fact making income from operation of
social games.
SOCIAL GAME DEFINITION
ORS 167.117(7) defines the term "gambling" for purposes of the gambling offense
statutes, ORS 167.108 to 167.164, and excludes "social games from that definition:
"Gambling" means that a person stakes or risks something of value upon the
outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the control
or influence of the person, upon an agreement or understanding that the person or
someone else will receive something of value in the event of a certain outcome.
Gambling does not include:
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(c) Social games.
(Emphasis added.)
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January 22, 2010
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"Social game" is defined by ORS 167.117(21) to mean:
(a) A game, other than a lottery, between players in a private home where no
house player, house bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from
the operation of the social game; and,
(b) If authorized pursuant to ORS 167.121, a game, other than a lottery, between
players in a private business, private club or place of public accommodation
where no house player, house bank or house odds exist and there is no house
income from the operation of the social game.
ORS 167.121 permits cities and counties to authorize social games in private businesses, private
clubs or places of public accommodation." The requirements for social games are the same in
those places and private homes. You ask us to clarify the requirement that the game be "between
players" and the prohibitions on "house" activity.
"BETWEEN PLAYERS" REQUIREMENT
1. Statutory interpretation
In interpreting the phrase "between players" (as well as the other terms about which you
inquire), we follow the statutory interpretation method set out by the Oregon Supreme Court in
PGE v. Bureau of Labor and Industries, 317 Or 606, 610, 859 P2d 1143 (1993), and
subsequently refined in State v. Gaines, 346 Or 160, 171 -172, 206 P3d 1042 (2009). The first
step is an examination of the statute's text and context. PGE, 317 Or at 610 -11. In doing so, we
apply statutory and judicial rules for reading the text and context, including giving terms of
common usage their plain meanings. Id. The second step is to consider legislative history where
it appears useful to the analysis of the statute. Gaines, 346 Or at 171 -172. The third and final
step is resort to general maxims of statutory construction to aid in resolving any uncertainty as to
the legislature's intent that remains "after examining text, context, and legislative history." Id.
2. Defined
a. "Between"
While the statutory definition of "social games" was initially enacted in 1973 and
amended in 1974 (as discussed at length later in this opinion), the "between players" statutory
language predates that definition and was enacted in 1971. When we consider the plain meaning
of a statute's text under the interpretational method described in PGE and Gaines, we are
directed to consult dictionaries in existence around the time of the enactment of the statute. See,
e.g., State v. Perry, 336 Or 49, 53, 77 P3d 313 (2003). Accordingly, we consult the 1961 edition
of WEBSTER'S THIRD NEW INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY (UNABRIDGED), but note that the
pertinent definitions in the 1961 edition are identical to those in the most current edition
published in 2002. Beginning with "between," the most apt plain meaning is "involving the
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reciprocal action of: involving as participants: jointly engaging <the job was completed between
the two of them> <two years of quiet talks between the three>." WEBSTER'S THIRD NEW
INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY at 209 (unabridged 1961). As the examples illustrate, "between"
implies exclusivity; accordingly "between players" means between players only.
b. "Player"
ORS 167.117(16) defines "player" to mean:
[A] person who engages in any form of gambling solely as a contestant or bettor,
without receiving or becoming entitled to receive any profit therefrom other than
personal gambling winnings, and without otherwise rendering any material
assistance to the establishment, conduct or operation of the particular gambling
activity. A person who gambles at a social game of chance on equal terms with
the other participants therein is a person who does not otherwise render material
assistance to the establishment, conduct or operation thereof by performing,
without fee or remuneration, acts directed toward the arrangement or facilitation
of the game, such as inviting persons to play, permitting the use of premises
therefor and supplying cards or other equipment used therein. A person who
engages in bookmaking is not a player.
(1) Conundrum posed by "gambling" requirement
The first requirement for a "player" is that the person must engage in gambling — that is
stake or risk something of value upon the outcome of the game in return for the chance to receive
something of value if they win. The requirement that a "player" must "gamble" creates a
recurring conundrum in interpreting the term "social game." Namely, ORS 167.117(7)(c)
excludes "social games" from the definition of "gambling," so a person who plays in a social
game does not engage in "gambling." But ORS 167.117(21) defines "social game" as a game
"between players," and ORS 167.117(16) defines "player" to require that a player engage in
"gambling." In short, no game could ever qualify as a "social game" under those definitions,
because no one who plays in a social game is a "player," but social games must be "between
players." 2 "
The obvious solution is to interpret "gambling," as used in ORS 167.117(16)'s definition
of "player" to mean "gambling," as defined in ORS 167.117(7), omitting the exclusion for social
games contained in subsection (7)(c). It might be argued that such an interpretation requires us
to omit words that have been inserted in the definition of "gambling" in violation of the rule that
we refrain from doing just that. See ORS 174.010 (in construing statute, judges should not "omit
what has been inserted "). But ORS 167.117 provides that its definitions apply "[a]s used in ORS
167.108 to 167.164" "unless the context requires otherwise." (Emphasis added.) The context
here requires us to adopt a modified definition of "gambling" for the purposes of the social game
definition. Also, we must adopt a construction that gives effect to all provisions of a statute, if
possible. ORS 174.010 ( "where there are several provisions or particulars such construction is,
if possible, to be adopted as will give effect to all ").
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We conclude that, for purposes of ORS 167.117(21)'s definition of "social game," the
legislature likely intended "gambling," as used in ORS 167.117(16)'s definition of "player" to
mean gambling as defined by ORS 167.117(7), excluding the social game exception in
subsection (7)(c). Applying that definition, a "player" in a social game must stake or risk
something of value upon the outcome of the contest, i.e., bet, in the game.
A "player" must engage in gambling "solely as a contestant or bettor." That means, first,
that the person may not receive or become entitled to receive "any profit therefrom other than
personal gambling winnings." That requirement distinguishes a "player" from one who "profits
from unlawful gambling," which is defined as when:
* * * a person, acting other than solely as a player, accepts or receives money or
other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with another person
whereby the person participates or is to participate in the proceeds of unlawful
gambling.
ORS 167.117(17) (emphasis added).
(2) No material assistance
The second requirement for a person to engage in gambling "solely as a contestant or
bettor" is that the person not "render[] any material assistance to the establishment, conduct or
operation of the particular gambling activity." That requirement distinguishes a player from a
person who "promotes unlawful gambling," which is defined as:
* * * a person, acting other than solely as a player, engages in conduct that
materially aids any form of unlawful gambling. Conduct of this nature includes,
but is not limited to, conduct directed toward the creation or establishment of the
particular game, contest, scheme, device or activity involved, toward the
acquisition or maintenance of premises, paraphernalia, equipment or apparatus
therefor, toward the solicitation or inducement of persons to participate therein,
toward the conduct of the playing phases thereof, toward the arrangement of any
of its financial or recording phases or toward any other phase of its operation. A
person promotes unlawful gambling if, having control or right of control over
premises being used with the knowledge of the person for purposes of unlawful
gambling, the person permits the unlawful gambling to occur or continue or
makes no effort to prevent its occurrence or continuation.
ORS 167.117(18) (emphasis added).
A "person who gambles at a social game of chance on equal terms with the other
participants" does not "render material assistance" by arranging or facilitating the game, such as
by "inviting persons to play, permitting the use of [their] premises," or "supplying cards or other
equipment" to be used in the game as long as they do so for free. The requirement that such
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persons gamble in the game on equal terms means that they must gamble on the same or like
terms as other players and have no advantage. WEBSTER'S at 766 (defining "equal" to mean "of
the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another or others : LIKE * * * like, as great as,
or the same as another or others in degree, worth, quality, nature, ability, or status * * * like, as
great, or the same for each member of a group or class[]"). If the gambler who arranges or
facilitates the game does not gamble on equal terms as the other players, the person is not a
"player," but instead a promoter, and the game does not qualify as a social game. The same
result occurs if the person receives any fee or remuneration for arranging or facilitating the game.
3. `Between players" applied
a. Dealers who do not gamble in the game
We next apply the "between players" requirement to various scenarios that we are
informed may arise, beginning with the situation where a person deals cards but does not gamble
in the game. Such a dealer is not a "player" because he does not gamble in the game as players
must. The question is whether the requirement that the "game" be "between players" precludes a
non - player dealer in a social game, or stated alternatively, may only players deal in a social
game?
As discussed above, "between" means "involving the reciprocal action of: involving as
participants[.]" WEBSTER'S at 209 (emphasis added). Thus, the question becomes whether being
"involved" in the "game" means playing in the game as a contestant or bettor, or whether it also
includes performing acts that materially assist the game. We conclude that the legislature likely
intended the former. The legislature did not define "game." The pertinent ordinary definition is
"a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules in which the participants play in
direct opposition to each other, each side striving to win and to keep the other side from doing so
-- see GAME OF CHANCE." WEBSTER'S at 933. A "game of chance" is one where "chance rather
than skill determines the outcome." Id. We glean from that definition that participating or being
involved in a social "game" means "play[ing] in direct opposition," i.e., taking part in the
competition as a contestant or bettor.
By contrast, in ORS 167.117(18) the legislature described acts that materially aid the
game, including "conducting the playing phases of the game," which would include dealing the
cards. The legislature expressly allows private businesses, private clubs, and places of public
accommodation to materially aid social games by providing their premises (and presumably the
tables and equipment as well) if cities or counties authorize it. 4 But, at the same time, as we will
discuss below, the legislature prohibited the persons connected with those places from being
players. Thus, the legislature distinguished between playing in the game and materially aiding
the game, and intended to allow non - players to facilitate the game at least in some ways. For
that reason, it appears from the text and context that the legislature intended the "between
players" requirement to ensure that only the contestants and bettors in social games meet the
requirements of ORS 167.117(16). We consulted legislative history for guidance and found
none to alter our conclusion based on the text and context.
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Consequently, if a group of friends gathers to play and one does not want to bet in the
game, but offers to deal the cards, the game would qualify as a social game if all other
requirements are met. But as discussed further below, such a dealer may not receive a tip or any
fee, due to language in the definitions of "player" and "social games" (i.e., the "house"
prohibitions) that forbid anyone from dealing cards for a fee or remuneration.
b. Bankrolled players
A second issue arising from the "between players" requirement is whether a social game
may have a player who is not betting their own money but is "bankrolled" (who plays with
capital supplied in whole or part by someone else who shares any winnings). We addressed that
issue in a previous opinion and concluded that a social game may not have any bankrolled
players; we adhere to that conclusion. 38 Op Atty Gen 1455, 1457 -1460 (1977). Although not
expressly stated in the prior opinion, the conclusion rests implicitly — at least in part — on the
rationale that only the people who play in the social game may stand to win or lose any money
from the game. To qualify as a "player" a person must engage in gambling (risk something of
value) solely as a contestant or bettor without receiving or becoming entitled to receive any
profit other than "personal" gambling winnings. "Personal" means "of or relating to a particular
person." WEBSTER'S at 1686 (emphasis added). There is no question that the "particular
person" referred to in the definition of player is the contestant or bettor, not a third party. A
bankrolled player does not risk his or her own funds (at least to the extent of the "bankroll ").
Moreover, the presence of a bankrolled player makes the game take on a professional, rather than
social, flavor. 38 Op Atty Gen at 1457 -60.
c. Fee or advantage by person arranging or facilitating game
Finally, the "between players" requirements makes clear that if a person who gambles in
a social game receives any fee or remuneration for arranging or facilitating a game, the game is
not a social game because the person would no longer qualify "solely as a player," and the game
would not be "between players." Similarly, if one who arranges or facilitates the game has some
advantage in the game, he or she is not playing on equal terms with other players, and the game
is not social.
We interpret "facilitating" the game to include dealing the cards. The "player" definition
exempts from prosecution for materially assisting unlawful gambling (i.e., promoting) persons
who perform "acts directed toward the arrangement or facilitation of the game" if they gamble in
social games on equal terms with other players and receive no fee or remuneration for facilitating
or arranging the game. Although dealing the cards is not one of the listed examples of arranging
or facilitating the game, as discussed above, "conduct[ing] the playing phases" is listed as an act
that "materially aids unlawful gambling" under ORS 167.117(18), and dealing the cards is part
of conducting the playing phase of the game. Consequently, a person who gambles in a social
game and also deals the cards must not have any advantage in the game or receive any fee or
remuneration for dealing. This means that for games like blackjack where the dealer has an
inherent advantage, no player may hold the deal; rather the deal must rotate. It is not enough for
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the dealer to offer the deal to other players, who then may decline to accept it. If the deal in a
game like blackjack does not in fact rotate, the game is not a social game.
HOUSE PROHIBITIONS
1. House
a. Text and context
We turn now to the prohibitions on "house" involvement in a social game. Specifically, a
social game must have no "house player," "house bank," "house odds," or "house income from
operation of the social game." Because all of those prohibitions are on "house" activity, we
begin our analysis with the meaning of "house." Two rules for construing statutory text and
context are particularly pertinent here. First, we assume that when the legislature uses the same
word in related statutory provisions enacted as part of the same law, it intends the word to have
the same meaning in all provisions. Tharp v. PSRB, 338 Or 413, 422 -23, 110 P3d 103 (2005).
Where, as here, the legislature used the same word repeatedly in the same provision, that
assumption is particularly strong. Second, we assume that the legislature did not intend any
portion of its enactments to be meaningless surplusage and should adopt a construction, if
possible, that gives effect to all provisions. ORS 174.010 ( "where there are several provisions or
particulars such construction is, if possible, to be adopted as will give effect to all "). See, e.g.,
State v. Connally, 339 Or 583, 593, 125 P3d 1254 (2005) (stating rule against surplusage).
Several of the "house" prohibitions established in ORS 167.117(21) potentially overlap and the
latter rule guides us to adopt a construction that gives each some independent meaning if
possible.
"House" has three plain meanings in the gambling context: (1) "the operators of a
gambling game "; (2) "the management of a gambling establishment "; and, (3) "a gambling
establishment: CASINO." WEBSTER'S at 1096. Beginning with "operators of a gambling game,"
the most relevant definition of "operator" is "a person that actively operates a business * * *
whether as owner, lessor, or employee." WEBSTER'S at 1581 (emphasis added). The relevant
definition of "operate" is "to manage and to put or keep in operation whether with personal effort
or not[.]" Id. "Business" means "a [usually] commercial or mercantile activity customarily
engaged in as a means of livelihood and typically involving some independence of judgment and
power of decision" as well as "a place where such an enterprise is carried on [.]" Id. at 302. The
relevant definition of "commercial" is "from the point of view of profit : having profit as the
primary aim." Id. at 456. In sum, "house" in the sense of an "operator of a gambling game,"
means a person who manages, puts, or keeps in operation a gambling game as a means of
livelihood with profit as the primary aim.
The second and third potential meanings of "house" are a "gambling establishment" and
"the management of a gambling establishment." The former encompasses the latter as
"establishment" means "a more or less fixed and usually sizable place of business or residence
together with all the things that are an essential part of it (grounds, furniture, fixtures, retinue,
employees)." WEBSTER'S at 778 (emphasis added). Another potential meaning of "house" in
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this context is a "gambling house," which is "a place where gambling is carried on or allowed as
a business[.]" WEBSTER'S at 932. Obviously all of those definitions are closely related, differing
only in whether they refer to the personnel of a gambling establishment, the place itself, or both.
"House" in the sense of "operator of a gambling game," differs from those definitions in that the
"house" is not tied to any particular place, but includes any person who operates a game for
profit.
It is not readily apparent whether the legislature intended "house" to encompass all of
those plain meaning senses or not. The context suggests that none of those definitions are
completely satisfactory. Specifically, ORS 167.117(21) expressly prohibits the "house" from
receiving any income from operating a social game, but in all relevant definitions, a "house"
operates the game for profit. In other words, ORS 167.117(21)'s requirement that the "house"
not receive any income from operating a social game effectively prevents there from being a
"house" — as Webster's would define it — in a social game.
The legislature may have intended "house" to mean any private business, private club or
place of public accommodation where a social game occurs even if the place makes no income
from the game. That interpretation would stretch the plain meaning of "house" to include any
business where social games occur, rather than only places that operate gambling games as a
business. It is true that those places operate for a profit and, if they allow social games, do so
from a profit motive (e.g., the sale of food and drink) even if they derive no income directly from
the game. Although that interpretation solves the problem of reconciling the definition of
"house" with the prohibition on "house" income, it gives no effect to the "house" prohibitions
that apply to games in private homes pursuant to ORS 167.117(21)(a).
Alternatively, the legislature may have intended "house" very broadly to include any
place where a social game occurs, including a private home. Although that interpretation gives
effect to the house prohibitions in ORS 167.117(21)(a), it creates other problems. First, that
definition does not fall within any of the plain meanings. Second, subsection (a) prohibits a
"house player" in games in private homes and interpreting "house" to include any place where a
social game occurs to mean that the person who invited friends into his or her home to play a
"social game" could not play. That interpretation would conflict with the definition of "player"
which, understandably, recognizes that a person who hosts a social game in his or her home may
play.
Finally, the legislature may have intended "house" to include any business establishment
where a social game occurs (including the owners, managers and employees of the place) and
any person who operates a game for profit rather than for social purposes. That interpretation
gives effect to the house prohibitions, both in business establishments and private homes, and
reconciles the prohibition on a house player in a private home and the definition of "player"
because only a person who sought to make a profit in a private home would be prohibited from
playing. But that definition continues to have a rather nonsensical application to the house
income prohibition, because that prohibition would literally mean that anyone who operates a
game for profit cannot make any income from operating the game. No potential definition of
"house" that gives effect to all prohibitions remedies that problem. Because the legislature's
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intended meaning of "house" is ambiguous after examining the text and context, and the
legislative history may help us understand the intended meaning of "house," we consult that
history.
b. Legislative history
The "social game" exception (but not the statutory definition of the term) first appeared
in Oregon law in 1971. In 1970, the Criminal Law Revision Commission drafted a proposed
criminal code for Oregon, accompanied by an explanatory commentary, both of which it
submitted to the 1971 legislature. Article 30 of the proposed code concerned gambling offenses
and was adopted by the legislature. Or Laws 1971, ch 743, §§ 263 -265. Sections 264 and 265
criminalized promoting or profiting from unlawful gambling; participating as a player was not
unlawful under those provisions. Id. at §§ 264 and 265. Article 30 did not exempt social games
from the definition of "gambling "; rather the definition of "player" — which was important at the
time to describe behavior that would not be subject to criminal sanction — contained a social
games exception that provided then, as now, that a person who gambles on equal terms in social
games does not promote gambling by arranging or facilitating the game for free. Or Laws 1971,
ch 743, § 263(7). The commission explained the social game exception in its commentary on
Article 30:
The underlying purposes of the sections [264 and 265] are to get at the
professional who exploits the popular urge to gamble. The individual citizen who
places a bet is not criminal * * *. Neither are friendly social games criminal
under the draft and a person does not promote gambling if he merely invites
friends in for a game and provides cards or other paraphernalia. This results from
the definition of "player" in § 263(7) * * *. The Michigan revisers neatly state
the case for excluding the friendly social game: "Private consensual games are
generally accepted as socially if not legally proper, and there is no point in
preserving the fiction that they are undesirable." Id. at 257 (quoting Michigan
Revised Criminal Code at 465 (emphasis in original)).
Criminal Law Revision Commission, Proposed Oregon Criminal Code, Final Draft and Report,
Article 30, § 263(7) (1970) (emphasis added).
Therefore, in 1971, the social game exception appeared to be confined to games in
"private" homes, and only players could "invite friends in" for a game without subjecting
themselves to criminal sanction. The social game exception did not expressly allow social
games in public places like card rooms.
At the next legislative session in 1973, representatives of hotel, restaurant, and bar
workers' unions, as well as representatives of private clubs, asked the legislature to amend the
gambling laws to allow social games in business establishments. They informed the legislature
that card rooms had been shut down due to the 1971 legislation and those closures had caused
unemployment among waitresses, bartenders, card room attendants, and workers who made the
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food and beverages sold in card rooms. See, e.g., Minutes, Senate and Federal Affairs
Committee (SB 803), May 10, 1973, at 5 -6.
Some opposed the amendment, arguing that allowing social games in public places would
encourage professional gambling. Id. at 6. But John Runstein, the president of a private social
club, testified that "[c]ard room owners thin[k] that if these social games are permitted on their
premises and a reasonable service charge is required for the use of the premises and for the labor
involved of not more than 25% of the total income of the overall operation of the complete
premises, that anything like professional gambling would be eliminated." Id. at 5.
The legislature agreed. It retained the "social game" language in the definition of player,
amended the gambling laws to exclude social games from the definition of "gambling," and
provided the following definition of "social games," which allowed social games in public
places:
[a social game is] a game, other than a lottery, between players in a private home
or private business, private club or in a place of public accommodation where no
house player, house bank, or house odds exist and the gross income from the
operation of the social game does not exceed 25 percent of the gross income of
the private business, private club or public accommodation.
Or Laws 1973, ch 788, § 1 (emphasis added) 4'
That definition was somewhat ambiguous about whether the "house" prohibitions applied
to games in private homes or only to business establishments. The income limitation, at least,
expressly applied only to private businesses, private clubs, and places of public accommodation.
The legislature did not discuss whether the prohibitions applied to games in private homes. Nor
did it discuss the meaning of "house." But when the legislature first used the term "house,"
public places expressly could make income from operating a social game as long as that income
was a small percentage of their overall business. Thus, in 1973, "house" could have referred to a
place that operates a social game for profit.
The reason given for limiting the income that those places derived from social games was
to prevent professional gambling in Oregon. Unfortunately, that purpose was not achieved. In
the 1974 special legislative session, House Speaker Eymann told the House Rules Committee
that the 1973 legislation had allowed large stakes professional gambling to take place in Oregon
and that the Attorney General had received numerous requests for corrective legislation.
Minutes, House Rules Committee (LC 283), February 7, 1974 at 7; Minutes, House Rules
Committee (LC 283), February 11, 1974 at 5; and Minutes, House Committee on Judiciary
Special Session (LC 283), February 11, 1974 at 2. Phil Roberts, representing the District
Attorneys Association, stated that enforcement of the 1973 legislation's income limitations had
been difficult "because of the various ways a house may collect money, such as charging to enter
an establishment or charging an amount per hour for use of a table. Accounting of funds
collected in such ways would be almost impossible." Id. at 3.
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Legislative Counsel Rich Gatti testified that to remedy professional gambling and
enforcement problems that "the broad definition" of social games had caused, he and the
Attorney General's office had drafted a bill that deleted the provision allowing social games in
public places and the corresponding income limitations on those places. Id.
In subsequent hearings, legislators voiced their support for allowing social games in
businesses as well as private homes for the limited purpose of allowing people to play a social
game of cards in a warm place where food was served. See, e.g., House Judiciary Committee
Minutes HB 3327 Hearing (HB 3327), February 18, 1974 at 3 (statements of Senator Keith
Burns and Representative Grace Peck to that effect). Pat Randall, Representing the Oregon
AFL -CIO, favored allowing only playing rummy and pinochle in taverns, as those games had
been happening in bars in Oregon for many years. Minutes, House Judiciary Committee Special
Session (HB 3327), February 20, 1974 at 1. The minutes from that meeting reflect the following
remarks by Representative Paulus:
[T]he last session of the legislature had amended the gambling law specifically to
take care of the problem in the Portland area where the district attorney had raided
and closed down all card games. The law as enacted by the 1973 regular session,
she said, was doing exactly what the opponents of the measure had predicted —
bringing big time, professional gambling into Oregon. The thrust of that
amendment, as advanced by its proponents, was to allow exactly the type of
gambling Mr. Randall was advocating, and the result was that in order to allow a
few individuals to play a game of cards in the warmth of a tavern, the law had
permitted organized, professional gambling to come into Oregon, which was not
the intent of the legislature. The current problem had been forced upon the local
governments by the action of the legislature, and she believed it was the
responsibility of the legislature to undo the harm that had been done.
Id. at 2. Although various amendments were proposed, at the end of the day the legislature
"undid the harm" caused by the 1973 legislation by continuing to allow social games in business
establishments, but by amending the social game exception to prohibit the "house" from
receiving gny income from operation of a social game. Or Laws 1974 (spec sess), ch 7, § 1(now
codified as ORS 167.117(21)). The amendment also expressly applies the "house" prohibitions
to games in private homes.
In sum, the legislature never discussed what it intended "house" or any of the house
prohibitions to mean, except the prohibition on house income. But its discussion of that
prohibition reflects a clear intention to apply the prohibition to private businesses, private clubs,
and places of public accommodation. Thus, the Assembly considered those places to be the
"house." And even though the legislature's discussions focused solely on games in those places,
it expressly applied the same prohibitions to games in private homes. It appears, then, that the
legislature intended a broader definition of "house" than merely the business establishments
where social games may occur. Finally, the history demonstrates that the legislature intended the
prohibition on "house income" to prevent professional gambling and to make the gambling laws
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easier to enforce. It is evident that these were primary considerations in defining social games.
Accordingly, we keep those purposes in mind when interpreting the house prohibitions.
Based on the text, context, and legislative history, wve interpret "house" to include: (1) all
private businesses, private clubs, and places of public accommodation where social games occur,
including their owners and personnel; and (2) any one who operates a social game for profit
rather than for social purposes. "Operates" for those purposes would include any action that
materially aids the game as described in ORS 167.117(18).
2. "House income from operation of the social game"
Having interpreted "house," we now examine the prohibitions on "house" activity in a
social game, beginning with the prohibition on "house income from operation of the social
game." The plain meaning of "income" is "a gain or recurrent benefit." WEBSTER'S at 1143.
Hence, the house may not receive any gain or benefit from the operation of a game. In a 1974
opinion, this office opined that:
no "house income" * * * mean[s] precisely that: counties and cities cannot, by
ordinance, authorize an establishment to charge for the privilege of holding or
participating in a social game. Whatever benefit the business derives must be a
consequence of the mere existence of the game, not revenue specifically exacted
from the game or its participants. So construed, the Act prohibits not only a
[$1.00 per hour per player fee to defray expenses of the operation of the social
game] but also, inter alia, the raising of prices charged for some or all of the
establishment's regular services in a manner to coincide with the hours during
which social games are permitted on the premises.
Attorney General opinion letter dated April 17, 1974 to Honorable Robert Elliott. That
interpretation accords with the plain language, context, and legislative history of the provision.
In addition, since anyone who attempts to operate a social game for profit is the "house," the
prohibition on house income effectively prevents anyone at any place from making any income
from operation of a social game.
3. "House player"
The prohibition on a "house player" prevents the house from gambling in a social game.
Again, `player" means:
A person who engages in any form of gambling solely as a contestant or bettor,
without receiving or becoming entitled to receive any profit therefrom other than
personal gambling winnings, and without otherwise rendering any material
assistance to the establishment, conduct or operation of the particular gambling
activity. A person who gambles at a social game of chance on equal terms with
the other participants therein is a person who does not otherwise render material
assistance to the establishment, conduct or operation thereof by performing,
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without fee or remuneration, acts directed toward the arrangement or facilitation
of the game, such as inviting persons to play, permitting the use of premises
therefore and supplying cards or other equipment.
ORS 167.117(16). Assuming, however unlikely, that the house could ever qualify solely as a
player, it is expressly prohibited from doing so. Thus, in addition to being prevented from
making any income from operation of a social game, the house is prohibited from betting and
becoming entitled to receive gambling winnings from competing in the game.
That prohibition prevents games where players bet against the house from qualifying as
social games. For example, a bar, restaurant, hotel, private club, or any person who attempts to
operate a game for profit could not supply a dealer in a blackjack game, because the house would
be competing to receive gambling winnings. More broadly, the prohibition on a house player
prevents the house from betting in any social game, even games where players bet against each
other, rather than the house, because the house may never compete for gambling winnings.
4. "House bank"
Next, a social game may have no "house bank." Webster's contains several definitions of
"bank" that specifically apply in the gambling context: (1) "GAMBLING HOUSE" [which, as
discussed above, is a place where gambling is carried on or allowed as a business]; (2) "a person
or persons conducting a gambling house or game; specif DEALER "; (3) "the sum of money in
certain gambling games (as chemin de fer) that is deposited or stated by the dealer as a fund from
which to pay his losses "; and, (4) "the whole supply of chips available for purchase and use by
players in a game played with chips (as poker)." WEBSTER's at 172.
In addition, the verb "bank" in the gambling context means "to act as banker for (as a
gambling game)." Id. And, "banker" in the gambling context has three meanings: (1) "the
player who keeps, sells, and redeems the supply of chips used in a game — compare BANK
(referring to the meaning of the whole supply of chips available for purchase and use by players
in a game played with chips (as poker) "; (2) "the person who agrees to cover the bets of all
players up to a certain limit established as the bank "; and, (3) "a dealer (as in blackjack) or a
gambling house or its representative against whom all bets must be placed." Id.
The most natural meaning of "house bank" in this context is the house acting as the
banker for a game. Some prohibitions on activities that the house might do as the banker are
duplicative of other prohibitions. For example, the house player prohibition prevents the house
from competing in a social game, thus, bets may not be placed against a house dealer. And
covering bets or selling chips to the extent that the house would make a profit from doing so is
precluded by the prohibition on house income. But we construe the house bank prohibition to go
further and to preclude the house from having any involvement in the financial aspects of a
social game, even if the house makes no profit from its involvement. This construction gives the
house bank prohibition some independent meaning, For example,.- the house could not keep, sell
or redeem chips in a social game, even if the house makes no profit from doing so. On the other
hand, the house does not appear to be prohibited from simply supplying chips that the players
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themselves sell, keep and redeem. That interpretation gives effect to the legislative purpose for
the prohibitions — ease of enforcement and preventing professional gambling — while still
recognizing that the house may provide equipment for a game if it handles no money and does so
Free of charge.
5. "House odds"
Finally, no "house odds" may exist in a social game. Potentially pertinent definitions of
"odds" are: (1) the "amount of difference by which one thing exceeds or falls short of another:
amount in excess or defect"; (2) the "difference favoring one of two opposed things : balance of
advantage or weight of opposition "; (3) "the probability that one thing is so rather than another
or that one thing will happen rather than another : balance of probability : greater likelihood
CHANCES "; (4) "the ratio existing between the amount to be paid off for a winning bet and the
amount of the bet placed <the horse was running at odds of 6 to 1." WEBSTER'S at 1563. No
context or legislative history clarifies which meaning the legislature intended. Nor could we find
any definition of "house odds" in the texts that we consulted on gambling law.
Again, our guiding rule is to give this provision some independent meaning, if possible,
that is not subsumed by the other prohibitions." To give "house odds" independent effect, we
interpret it to preclude the house from having any involvement in establishing the ratio between
the pay off for a winning bet and the amount of the bet placed even when it has no money at
stake in the game. For example, this prohibition would preclude the house from setting odds
governing pay -out for a bet between players or awarding a prize or gift certificate to the winner
of a game.
CONCLUSION
We summarize our conclusions as follows:
Private businesses, private clubs or places of public accommodation that allow social
games and their personnel may not: (a) derive any income from the game (including charging
cover, usage or rental charges for the place or equipment), or extract any money directly from the
participants other than for the sale of food and drink on the same terms as all other patrons (even
if an establishment sells food and drink on the same terms to all patrons, if it charges inflated
prices in relation to other similar establishments and its only patrons are social game players that
may be evidence that the establishment is in fact making income from operation of social
games); (b) compete or bet in the game; (c) act as "banker," by being involved in the financial
aspects of a social game, including selling, keeping and redeeming chips even if it makes no
profit from doing so; or (d) have any advantage or set the ratio between the payout and bet
amount;
• Anyone who attempts to operate a social game for profit — no matter where —
will be deemed to be the "house" and subject to the same prohibitions;
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• A person who invites friends in for a social game in the person's home may
bet in the game as long as the person is not operating the game for profit and
may arrange the game and provide the necessary equipment as long as the
person receives no fee or remuneration for doing so and plays on equal terms
with the other players;
• Any social game players who deal in a game where the dealer has an inherent
advantage, such as blackjack, must pass the deal and receive no fee or
remuneration for dealing; and,
• All persons who bet in a social game must stand to gain only their own
personal gambling winnings and no other profit from the game.
Sincerely,
David Leith
Chief Counsel
General Counsel Division
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It ORS 167.121 provides that "[c]ounties and cities may, by ordinance, authorize the playing or
conducting of a social game in a private business, private club or in a place of public accommodation.
Such ordinances may provide for regulation or licensing of the social games authorized."
2' Obviously, if no participants in a game are betting, the game does not meet the general
definition of "gambling" and requires no legislative exemption or authorization to be lawful.
3/ We also recognize that we have answered this question differently before. See Letter of Advice
dated September 17, 1982, to Polk County District Attorney Doug Dawson (OP -5409) at 3 -4 (rejecting
that notion that a "dealer does not participate because he handles the cards, supervises and * * *
inevitably works for tips "); Letter of Advice dated April 14, 1983, to Senator Fred Heard (OP -5460) at 5
(concluding that providing a role for anyone other than "players" — in that case dealers — "takes the
activity out of the social gaming exception "). Those opinions were issued prior to PGE and Gaines and
did not examine the issue using their methodology. To the extent that the opinions are inconsistent with
this opinion, we overrule them.
4r Changes in statutory text over time are considered part of the context of the statute. Krieger v.
Just, 319 Or 328, 336, 876 P2d 754 (1994). We discuss the change in statutory text in our discussion of
legislative history, because the statutory change alone does not eliminate ambiguity and it makes more
sense to do so.
5/ Several gambling websites do discuss "house odds." A typical website explains "house odds"
this way:
Lieutenant Glenn Chastain
January 22, 2010
Page 17
A casino earns money by paying winners at "house odds." This is an amount that is
slightly less than the true odds of winning the contest. Let's say we're flipping a coin and
the bet is one dollar. The true odds of winning are 1 to 1, but the house odds might be
0.95 to 1. In other words, a loss to the casino costs $1, but the casino will only pay 95
cents when a player wins. That's the house edge. Sometimes professional gamblers can
use strategy to shift the edge away from the casino, but in most situations the casino has
an advantage.
Imp. ca;intri:mt!hIin about con) od m _I n,l.: ,� h �! c.hi�u. Whatever clarity that definition
provides, the courts are unlikely to rely on gambling website definitions. And, since the house may not
bet at all in the game under the prohibition on "house player" that definition gives no independent
meaning to the prohibition on "house odds."
6/ The house cannot gamble in a social game, nor may it pay off winning bets. Consequently, the
prohibitions on a house player and house bank effectively preclude the house from having any advantage
in a social game. House odds must mean something more than simply having an advantage in a game or
it adds nothing to those prohibitions.
I I ' City of Tigard
T I G A R D Memorandum
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To: Honorable Mayor Cook and City Council FOR /An 13
(DATE OF MEETING)
From: Kent Wyatt, Senior Management Analyst
Re: Alternate Language for Draft Social Gaming Ordinance
Date: April 22, 2013
Staff is proposing the following alternate language (seen in red) to the draft social gaming
ordinance included in your meeting packet.
5.22.010 Definitions
SOCIAL GAME means a game, other than a lottery, between players in a private business,
private club or place of public accommodation (such business, club or place of public
accommodation collectively referred to herein as, "Business ") where no house player, house
bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from the operation of the social
game.
5.22.020 Social Games — Authorization and Conditions
D. A business may not charge an entrance or access fee of any kind, including but not
limited to a cover charge or door fee, on days when social games are being played in the
Business.
2013 Oregon Leeislative Session To Date
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. 13-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TIGARD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT SUBCHAPTER
AUTHORIZING SOCIAL GAMING, SUBJECT TO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, currently the Tigard Municipal Code does not contain provisions relating to the regulation
of "social gaming "; and
WHEREAS, ORS 167.121 allows cities to authorize the playing or conducting of a social game in a
private business, private club, or place of public accommodation; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Police Department requests clarification from the City Council on whether
they wish to authorize social games in Tigard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the public interest to amend the Tigard Municipal Code
to include a new chapter to set forth terms, rules, regulations, and responsibilities of involved parties,
authorizing social games.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Tigard Municipal Code is hereby amended to include and incorporate a new
Chapter 5.22 Social Games, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after thirty (30) days following its
passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED: By vote of all Council members present after being read by
number and title only, this day of , 2013.
Catherine Wheatley, City Recorder
APPROVED: Approved by Tigard City Council this day of , 2013.
John L. Cook, Mayor
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Date
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EXHIBIT "A"
Chapter 5.22 - SOCIAL GAMES
Sections:
5.22.010 Definitions
5.22.020 Social Games — Authorization and Conditions
5.22.030 Responsibilities of Owner and Person in Charge
5.22.040 Inspection of Social Games Premises
5.22.050 Notice of Social Games Required
5.22.060 License; License Fee; Civil Penalties
5.22.070 Appeal Process for License Denial
5.22.080 Appeal Process for Assessment of Fine
5.22.010 Definitions
As used in this chapter,
A. CHIEF OF POLICE or CHIEF means the chief of the Tigard police department or
designee.
B. SOCIAL GAME means a game, other than a lottery, between players in a private
business, private club or place of public accommodation (such business, club or place of
public accommodation collectively referred to herein as, "Business ") where no house
player, house bank or house odds exist and there is no house income from the operation
of the social game.
5.22.020 Social Games — Authorization and Conditions
Social games as defined in Section 5.22.010 of this chapter are allowed only when each of the
following conditions is met:
A. The owner of the business where social games are being played holds a current, valid license
to play social games issued by the City;
B. No house player, house bank, or house odds exist;
C. There is no house income from the operation of a social game;
D. A Business may not charge an entrance or access fee of any kind, including but not limited
to a cover charge or door fee, on days when social games are being played in the Business.
E. The social game cannot be observed from a public right of way;
F. Persons under 21 years of age are not permitted in the room or enclosure where the social
game takes place;
G. The room or enclosure where the social game takes place is open to free and immediate
access by any police officer. Doors leading into the social game room must remain unlocked
during all hours of operation;
H. No owner or "principal managing employee ", as described in more detail below, shall
participate in any social game on the premises;
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I. A charge for consumer goods sold on the premises to an individual playing a social game
must not be higher or lower than the price charged to a non - participant in the social game;
J. No owner or principal managing employee may accept any payment, fee, service or gratuity
from a social game participant as consideration for participation in the social game on the
premises;
K. No owner or principal managing employee may charge a rental or lease fee for the use of the
social game;
L. At no point in time may a social game be conducted without an owner or principal managing
employee present;
M. No membership fee or cover fee may be charged for participation in the social game; and
N. All social gaming activities and the business where social gaming is permitted must comply
with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
5.22.030 Responsibilities of Owner and Person in Charge
An owner or person in charge of a business where social gaming is permitted shall:
A. Clearly designate the areas set aside for social gaming.
B. Designate an agent or employee to act as person in charge of a social gaming premise
whenever social games are being played. An owner shall be strictly liable for any violation of
this chapter which occurs when no person in charge is present at the social gaming premises.
C. Be strictly liable for any violation of the provisions of this chapter by a person in charge,
agent, employee or designate.
D. Limit hours of operation of social gaming activities on the premises to those hours during
which the primary business is open.
E. Limit social gaming activities - - - ::.: ° . _ - _ - - - - to no more than 50%
(Fifty percent) of the floor area of the premises . Social
gaming may occur 7 days per week. For purposes of this provision, "floor area" means
gross floor area excluding areas such as restrooms, hallways, mechanical spaces, elevators,
stairwells and loading docks.
5.22.040 Inspection of Social Games Premises
All persons who authorize social games on premises owned or managed pursuant to this Chapter
shall permit entry to premises to any member of the Police Department, upon presentation of
official identification, for the limited purpose of inspecting the premises and any activities, records,
or devices involved in such games to ensure compliance with Tigard Municipal Code.
5.22.050 Notice of Social Games Required
Where social games are conducted, each owner or person in charge of the premises shall
continuously and conspicuously post notice that is clearly readable and in letters at least one inch
high that such games must be conducted in accordance with the conditions set forth in Section
5.22.020 which shall be listed in their entirety. The form and content of the notice required pursuant
to this section shall be as approved by the chief to assure uniformity of notices in establishments
allowing social gaming.
_ . _ . _ ..viviivi t) r it.ri _ ini Ink It,: April 23, 2013
(Please keep remarks to around 2 -5 minutes. If a large number of citizens have signed in, the Mayor may ask
that testimony be kept to around 2 minutes.)
The Council wishes to hear from you on other issues not on the agenda, but asks that you first try to resolve
your concerns through staff.
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AIS -1277
3. A.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): Consent Item
Agenda Title: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes
Submitted By: Cathy Wheatley, Administrative Services
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Consent Agenda
Public Hearing: Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
Approve City Council meeting minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Approve minutes as submitted.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Attached council minutes are submitted for City Council approval.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
N/A
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
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DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
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AIS -1245 3 . B.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): Consent Item
Agenda Title: Award Contract for FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program Slurry Seal to
Blackline, Inc.
Prepared For: Joseph Barrett
Submitted By: Joseph Barrett, Financial and Information
Services
Consent
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Agenda - LCRB
Public Hearing
Newspaper Legal Ad Required ?: No
Public Hearing Publication
Date in Newspaper:
Information
ISSUE
Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract for the city's FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program -
Slurry Seal project to Blackline, Inc.?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the contract for the city's FY 2013 -2014 Pavement
Management Program - Slurry Seal project to Blackline, Inc in the amount of $345,609 and authorize the city manager
to take all necessary steps to execute the contract.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The yearly Pavement Management Program (PMP) protects the city's investment in the street infrastructure. The
program typically includes a combination of minor maintenance projects (slurry seal applications) and major
maintenance projects (pavement overlays). Slurry seal applications are used throughout the country to restore
deteriorating streets. Deterioration occurs as rain, sun, and freezing and thawing cycles eat away at the sticky asphalt
binder that holds the pavement together. In a slurry seal application, the street is cleaned, cracks are sealed, and a hot,
liquid mixture of asphalt emulsion and sand is applied to the roadway. The mixture hardens as it cools. The process
restores the asphalt binder near the pavement's surface and extends the useful life of the roadway.
The city issued an Invitation to Bid on February 27, 2013 and advertised the project in both the Daily Journal of
Commerce and The Tigard Times. Bids were publicly opened at 2 pm on March 12th with the following results:
Bidder's Name - Bid Total
Blackline, Inc. - $345,609
Intermountain Slurry Seal - $359,359
Valley Slurry Seal - $369,300
City's Engineer's Estimate - $354,000
Staff has reviewed the bids and has found Blackline, Inc. to be a reputable company fully capable of performing the
work required on this project. Therefore, staff recommends that the Local Contract Review Board award the Fiscal
Year 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program - Slurry Seal contract to Blackline, Inc. The City will contract for the
pavement overlay and crack seal portions of the program under a separate contract solicited and issued at a later date.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
The Local Contract Review Board could choose not to award the contract.
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This is the first time the Local Contract Review Board has seen this award item for the FY 2013 -2014 Pavement
Management Program - Slurry Seal project. The Board saw last year's request at their April 24, 2012 meeting.
AIS -1268 4. A.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 0 Minutes
Agenda Title: Proclaim May 5 -11 Be Kind to Animals Week
Prepared For: Joanne Bengtson Submitted By: Joanne Bengtson, City
Management
Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Proclamation
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
Should Mayor Cook proclaim May 5 -11, 2013 as Be Kind to Animals Week?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
n/a
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
Tigard resident Judith Kent asked the Mayor to make this proclamation in an effort to draw attention to the American
Humane Society's Be Kind to Animals Week ®.
Celebrated nationally every year since 1915, it commemorates the role animals play in our lives, advocates responsible
pet ownership and promotes the need for adults and especially children, to treat all animals humanely.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This proclamation has been issued in Tigard since 2000.
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Attachments
Be Kind to Animals Proclamation
AIS -1214
4 B •
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes
Agenda Title: Proclaim May as Bike Month
Prepared For: Joanne Bengtson Submitted By: Joanne Bengtson, City
Management
Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Proclamation
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
Should Mayor Cook proclaim Bike Month in Tigard during the month of May?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Issue the proclamation.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The city's Pedestrian and Bike Advisory Committee made a request for Mayor Cook to issue a Bike
Month proclamation at a City Council meeting.
The League of American Bicyclists report, "if you avoided driving just 10 miles every week you would eliminate about
500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions in a year." Bike Month celebrates bicycle awareness and cycling's benefits for
reducing environmental pollution and improving personal health.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This proclamation has been issued annually at the request of the Pedestrian & Bicyclist Advisory Committee, a
subcommittee of the Tigard Transporatation Advisory Committee.
Attachments
Bike Month Proclamation
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AIS -1248 55
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 30 Minutes
Agenda Title: Discussion with Metro Councilor Craig Dirksen
Submitted By: Cathy Wheatley, Administrative Services
Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Staff Meeting Type: Council Business Meeting - Main
Public Hearing: No Publication Date:
Information
ISSUE
Update about Metro activities; discussion about Tigard issues with Metro Councilor Craig Dirksen.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
N/A
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
First update from Metro Councilor Craig Dirksen to the Tigard City Council. Councilor Dirksen will forward
discussion topics to the City Council prior to the meeting.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
N/A
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
N/A
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Periodic updates from Tigard's Metro representative. Former representative for Tigard, Carl Hosticka, visited the
Tigard City Council on February 14, 2012, to talk about "Climate Smart Communities."
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District 3 Metro update Overview
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Tigard City Council • Climate Smart Communities
• Urban Growth Management process
• Natural areas program
Councilor Craig Dirksen
• Convention Center hotel
April 23rd, 2013
• Oregon Zoo
Southwest Corridor update CLIMATE Climate Smart Communities
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April 15 through mid May }.' • SCENARIOS PRO :' greenhouse gas emissions 20% from cars,
• Evaluation of project light trucks by 2035
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AIS -1258
6. A.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes
Agenda Tide: Contract Award - System Integrator Services
Prepared For. Joseph Barrett
Submitted By: Joseph Barrett, Financial and Information
Services
Local Contract
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Review Board
Public Hearing
Newspaper Legal Ad Required ?: No
Public Hearing Publication
Date in Newspaper:
Information
ISSUE
Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract for system integrator services to Portland Engineering, Inc.?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the contract for system integrator services to Portland
Engineering, Inc. for an estimated $150,000 over the five year life of the contract and authorize the City Manager to
take the necessary steps to execute the contract.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The city's Water Division utilizes a Water Distribution "System Control and Data Acquisition" (SCADA) radio
frequency modem system consisting of one master station and 17 remote control sites in order to operate the water
distribution system storage levels, flow rates and maintains system pressure on a continuously operating basis. Each
remote telemetry site consists of a PLC for controlling the local equipment and a radio modem for communication with
the master controller. The master controller initiates all communication between remote sites and provides information
to the operator interface (OI) computer.
The city utilizes the services of expert consultants for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the SCADA
equipment including: master and remote radio telemetry system; variable frequency drives; and process equipment and
other electrical and electronic instrumentation. The consultant assists city maintenance staff in troubleshooting and
repairing instrumentation, software application changes or upgrades; and any deletions or additions to the system as
required. The city also utilizes the services of the consultant with the inclusion of new SCADA remote radio telemetry
sites associated with new construction of water distribution facilities as required.
The city issued a Request for Proposals (RIP) for the services on February 27, 2013 and published the public notice in
the Daily Journal of Commerce. Proposals were due on March 19th and the city received responses from three
companies. These firms were scored by a review team on the criteria identified in the RFP: project approach; project
experience; project team experience; proposed rates; and references. Each criterion was assigned twenty points for a
total of 100 points possible for each proposal.
After completion of the independent review by the review team members the points were total with the following
result:
• Company Score Portland Engineering, Inc. 289/300
• Industrial Systems, Inc. 270/300
• Taurus Power & Control 258 /300
With these results, staff had determined Portland Engineering, Inc. to be the most responsible proposer and best meets
the needs of the city. As a result, staff recommends Portland Engineering, Inc. receive the contract for the needed
services. Projects assigned to PEI will be on an as- needed basis. Once a project is assigned, PEI will prepare and submit
a cost proposal to the city for review and approval. Corrective and preventative SCADA and electronic instrumentation
maintenance will be assigned to PEI on an as- needed basis. The contract will be for an initial term of one year after
Local Contract Review Board approval and may be renewed for four additional one -year terms. The estimated spend
over the possible five -year life of the contract is $150,000 and will be budgeted in the Water and Water CIP funds.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
The Local Contract Review Board could elect to not to award the contract and direct staff to resolicit for the services.
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
Water System Master Plan
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This is the first time the Local Contract Review Board has been presented this award for consideration. The Board's
last award for these services was in late 2007.
Fiscal Impact
Cost: $8,000
Budgeted (yes or no): Yes
Where budgeted ?: Water
Additional Fiscal Notes:
Funding for annual operational support for SCADA exists in the Water Fund; there is $8,000 budgeted in FY 12/13
for this task. Staff anticipates an estimated $150,000 spend over the possible life of this contract. Funding for future
support of SCADA and expansion and design work will be in the Water and Water CIP Funds and will be contingent
upon budget approval by the Budget Committee and City Council. No services in future years shall begin until the
appropriations are granted.
AIS -1259 6. B.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes
Agenda Title: Contract Award - FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program - Pavement
Overlay
Prepared For: Joseph Barrett
Submitted By: Joseph Barrett, Financial and Information
Services
Local Contract
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Review Board
Public Hearing
Newspaper Legal Ad Required ?: No
Public Hearing Publication
Date in Newspaper:
Information
ISSUE
Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract for the FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program -
Pavement Overlay project to Eagle - Elsner, Inc.?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program —
Pavement Overlay contract to Eagle- Elsner, Inc. in the amount of $945,048 and authorize the City Manager to take the
necessary steps to execute the contract.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The yearly Pavement Management Program (PMP) protects the city's investment in street infrastructure. The program
typically includes a combination of minor maintenance projects (slurry seal applications) and major maintenance
projects (pavement overlays). In a payment overlay project, the pavement on a street has deteriorated due to traffic
usage and weather, and is at the point where pavement repairs and overlays are necessary to avoid further deterioration
and return the street to a good condition.
Work under the project will include:
• Construction of asphaltic concrete overlay
• Asphalt concrete removal (grinding) and repair
• Adjustment of facilities to match new payment level
• Installation of vehicle detection loops for traffic signals
• Application of sealant along pavement edges and joints
• Temporary signage, protection, and traffic control
• Striping and pavement marking
For fiscal year 2013 -2014, the city has identified the following streets, or sections of these streets, in need of this level of
repair:
• Sattler Street
• Oak Street & 95th Avenue
• 103rd Avenue & View Terrace
• 68th Avenue
• 98th Avenue
• O'Mara Street
• Alderbrook Drive
• Center Street & 87th Avenue
• Oak Street, 71st Avenue, Pine Street & 69th Avenue
The city issued an Invitation to Bid for the project on March 13, 2013 and published notice in the Daily Journal of
Commerce (March 13th and 18th) and in the Tigard Times (March 14th.) Bids were due on March 26th and the city
received responses from six companies (Engineer's Estimate $946,000).
• Eagle- Elsner, Inc. $945,048
• S -2 Contractors, Inc. $993,875
• Brix Paving Northwest $1,007,304
• Baker Rock Resources $1,013,719
• Knife River Corp. $1,020,298
• Roy Houck Construction $1,081,793
Staff has reviewed the bids and determined that Eagle- Elsner, Inc. has submitted the lowest responsible bid.
Eagle - Elsner, Inc. has no State of Oregon Contractor Construction Board violations and is not on the Bureau of Labor
and Industries ineligible list.
Staff recommends the contract for the FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program — Pavement Overlay project be
awarded to Eagle- Elsner, Inc. for $945,048.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
The Local Contract Review Board could choose not to award the contract and direct staff to resolicit or stop the project.
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This is a yearly project and the contract is presented to the Local Contract Review Board for award consideration. The
Board awarded the FY 2012 -2013 contract to Baker Rock Resources at their May 15, 2012 meeting.
Fiscal Impact
Cost: $945,048
Budgeted (yes or no): Pending
Where budgeted ?: Street Maintenance
Additional Fiscal Notes:
The overall construction portion of the FY 2013 -2014 Pavement Management Program project is estimated at
$1,520,000 according to Tigard's 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Plan. This includes all three components of the
overall project
• pavement overlay,
• slurry seal, and
• crack sealing.
This contract is for the first of the three listed components at $945,048. The other two components of the program
have the following estimates and will come forward as separate contracts. The slurry seal component is estimated at
$345,609 and while the crack seal component has an estimate of $90,000. The city may elect to move the crack seal
component to FY 2014 -2015 if funds run short to fully complete the slurry seal and overlay portions of the program.
This project is for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014. All amounts are contingent upon budget approval by the Budget Committee
and City Council. No construction shall begin until the appropriations are granted.
AIS -1270 6. C.
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 5 Minutes
Agenda Title: Contract Award - Grounds Maintenance for Water, Water Quality, and City
Facilities
Prepared For: Joseph Barrett
Submitted By: Joseph Barrett, Financial and Information
Services
Local Contract
Item Type: Motion Requested Meeting Type: Review Board
Public Hearing
Newspaper Legal Ad Required ?: No
Public Hearing Publication
Date in Newspaper:
Information
ISSUE
Shall the Local Contract Review Board award a contract for grounds maintenance at various city facilities and water and
water quality sites to Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, Inc., an Oregon Qualified Rehabilitation Facility.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Staff recommends that the Local Contract Review Board award the contract for grounds maintenance at various city
facilities and water and water quality sites to Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, Inc. for an estimated $600,000
over the next five years ($120,000 annually) and authorize the City Manager to take the necessary steps to execute the
contract.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
In 1977, the Oregon legislature passed the "Products of Disabled Individuals" Act (ORS 279.835 to ORS 279.855.)
This law obligates all state and local governments, school districts and other tax - supported political bodies in Oregon, to
purchase goods and services from Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities (QRFs) when the products or a service meets their
requirements. A Qualified Rehabilitation Facility is a non - profit organization that puts Oregonians with disabilities to
work. It is a place of business and a training facility; with workshops, equipment, class and
meeting rooms, offices and other business necessities. Many QRFs have other business locations as well, such as a
downtown office, bakery or mail room.
The mission of a QRF is to help disabled people achieve self - confidence and self - sufficiency by working in the
community in which they live and becoming productive citizens. A QRF often has a variety of programs to help
disabled people achieve maximum economic and personal independence through vocational development. It is
"qualified" because its programs are registered and reviewed on a regular basis by various state and federal agencies such
as the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and the
National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH). Disabled people are referred to a QRF from the Vocational
Rehabilitation or Mental Health Divisions of the Oregon Department of Human Services. Every QRF puts a lot of
energy into finding and creating opportunities that provide jobs for disabled people, as well as quality products or
services to their customers. One of the services that a number of QRF vendors provide is grounds maintenance. The
city has a need for grounds maintenance services at various city facilities and water and water quality sites.
Due to this need, staff reached out to Portland Habilitation Center, a QRF that operates out of Portland and is
authorized by the state to cover Washington County, regarding their interest in the work. Portland Habilitation
expressed interest in the work and staff from both the city and the vendor reviewed the scope of services and, in
accordance with state process and statute, agreed to pricing for the work. The pricing must be detailed in "costing
workbooks" approved by the state and limits the amount of overhead and reserve the QRF can charge a city. Once
completed, the price determination was forwarded to the state for approval, again in accordance with state guidelines.
Approval of the pricing was received from the state (attached to this Summary) thus allowing the contract to move
forward to the Local Contract Review Board for award.
As such, and in accordance with the "Products of Disabled Individuals" Act (ORS 279.835 to ORS 279.855), staff
recommends the Local Contract Review Board award the contract for grounds maintenance at various city facilities and
water and water quality quantity sites to Portland Habilitation Center Northwest, Inc. Staff estimates an annual spend
against the contract of $120,000 which brings the total amount of the contract to a possible $600,000 over the five year
life of the contract.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES, APPROVED MASTER PLANS
DATES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
This is the first time this award recommendation has been presented to the Local Contract Review Board.
Fiscal Impact
Cost: 600,000
Budgeted (yes or no): Yes
Where budgeted ?: Storm, Water, General /Facilities
Additional Fiscal Notes:
The contract is estimated at $120,000 annually for a lifetime total of $600,000. Stormwater will appropriate
approximately $67,518 /annually, Water approximately $18,300 /annually, and General /Facilities approximately
$34,182 /annually.
Attachments
State Approval - Grounds Maintenance
AIS- 1244 7
Business Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/23/2013
Length (in minutes): 30 Minutes
Agenda Title: Consider a Resolution Adjusting Solid Waste Rates and the Solid Waste Franchise
Fee
Prepared For: Michelle Wright Submitted By: Greer
Gaston,
Public Works
Council
Business
Meeting -
Item Type: Resolution Meeting Type: Main
Public Hearing
Newspaper Legal Ad Required ?: No
Public Hearing Publication
Date in Newspaper:
1 ,
Information
ISSUE
Shall council:
• Select a solid waste rate model from the following three options: cost of service, fixed rate or commercial subsidy?
• Adopt a resolution adjusting solid waste rates based on the selected rate model and including a 1- percent increase
in the solid waste franchise fee?
STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST
Select a rate model and adopt the resolution.
KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY
The council discussed solid waste rate and franchise fee adjustments at its March 19, 2013, workshop meeting. During
that meeting, the council requested the following additional information:
• The number of customers in each service type.
• Cost of service, fixed rate and commercial subsidy rate models.
• Rate comparison with neighboring jurisdictions.
The requested information is provided in the attached memo.
The City of Tigard has two franchised solid waste haulers, Pride Disposal Company and Waste Management
Incorporated.
Every March these haulers provide the city with financial reports for the preceding calendar year as required by Tigard
Municipal Code 11.04.090. Staff then reviews the reports in accordance with the Annual Haulers' Financial Report
Review Procedure found in Resolution No. 01 -54 -A (attached). This resolution:
• Sets an aggregate target profit rate of 10 percent annually for the solid waste haulers.
• Automatically triggers a solid waste rate adjustment when the aggregate profit rate falls below 8 percent or
exceeds 12 percent.
The aggregate profit rate for 2012 was 4.22 percent. Since the aggregate profit rate falls below 8 percent, rates will
need to be increased.
The Tigard Municipal Code and Resolution No. 01 -54 -A dictate that rates are based on a cost of service model. The
city retained Bell & Associates, an accounting firm with expertise in the solid waste industry, to review the cost of
service by customer class. The review is attached as the2012 Reported Results & General Recommendations for Solid Waste
Rate Incnzases; it identified some interclass subsidies. Namely, commercial customers are subsidizing drop boxes and
residential customers.
Additionally, last spring the Tigard Budget Committee held several hearings regarding the current fiscal year 2012 -2013
budget. In the course of those hearings, the committee reviewed franchise fees. Staff was instructed to prepare a
1- percent solid waste franchise fee increase for council consideration and to bring the increase before the council the
next time solid waste rates are adjusted.
The 1- percent franchise fee increase would bring the fee up to 5 percent, which is consistent with other city franchise
fees. Staff estimates the increase will generate an additional $90,000 annually.
At the request of council, the city's solid waste consulting firm, Bell & Associates, developed three rate models: cost of
service, fixed rate and commercial subsidy. These rate models are attached as options 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The
1- percent increase in the franchise fee has been factored into all the rate model options.
The council is asked to select one of the rate model options and consider —via resolution —adopting the corresponding
adjusted rates which includes a 1- percent increase in the solid waste franchise fee. The adjusted rates will
become Exhibit A to the resolution.
OTHER ALTERNATIVES
The council could:
• Choose not to select a rate model and not to adopt adjusted solid waste rates and the solid waste franchise fee
increase. Such a decision is contrary to the procedure outlined in Resolution No. 01 -54A.
• Propose a different rate model than the three models provided in this agenda item.
• Give staff direction on some other course of action.
COUNCIL OR CCDA GOALS, POLICIES, MASTER PLANS
Tigard City Council Priorities for 6 -Month Focus in 2013
Financial Sustainability
• Maximize franchise revenue
- Implement solid waste franchise fee increases
DATES OF PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION
The council discussed rate models, solid waste rate adjustments and the franchise fee increase at its March 19, 2013,
workshop meeting.
Fiscal Impact
Cost: n/a
Budgeted (yes or no): n/a
Where Budgeted (department /program): n/a
Additional Fiscal Notes:
Last spring the Tigard Budget Committee held several hearings regarding the current fiscal year 2012 -2013 budget. In
the course of those hearings, the committee reviewed franchise fees. Staff was instructed to prepare a 1- percent solid
waste franchise fee increase for council consideration and to bring the increase before the council the next time solid
waste rates are adjusted.
The 1- percent franchise fee increase would bring the fee up to 5 percent, which is consistent with other city franchise
fees. The increase has been factored into all the rate model options.
Staff estimates the increase will generate an additional $90,000 annually.
Attachments
Resolution
Rate Model Options
Memo Addressing Questions /Issues from the March 19 Workshop Meeting
2012 Results Review & General Recommendations for Solid Waste Rate Increases
III ■ " City of Tigard
R Memorandum
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Councilors
From: Business Manager Michelle Wright
Re: Responses to Solid Waste Questions /Issues Raised
During the March 19, 2013, Workshop Meeting
Date: April 9, 2013
The council discussed solid waste rate and franchise fee adjustments at its March 19, 2013,
workshop meeting. During that meeting, the council requested the following additional
information:
• The number of customers in each service type.
• Cost of service, fixed rate and commercial subsidy rate models.
• Rate comparison with neighboring jurisdictions.
This information is included in the following tables.
The council also briefly discussed de- regulating drop box service. In 2012, the city received $84,955
in franchise fees from drop box services. If this service was de- regulated, the city would lose this
revenue and would likely see an increase in the number of trips made by area solid waste haulers.
Increased trips would have a negative impact on traffic, the condition of city streets, fuel
consumption, etc.
Tigard Customer Cart Count and Solid Waste Rate Including Franchise Fee (Option 1, Option 2 and Option 3)
Residential Collection OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
Residential CCounter ^� of TIGARDteurrent Cost of Service Fixed Rate Commercial Subsidy
Customers
INCREASE RATE INCREASE RATE INCREASE RATE
20 al 1,655 13% 51 - .80 13" 520. l 0 10.39° ° 310.65 9.6° S19.50
32 al 8,577 67% 520.60 11% 577. 1 0.44% 5 8.3% S22.30
60 _al 1,903 15% 531- - 5 53 - 0 5 10 7 1% S35.00 5.4 533.45
90 _al 515 4% 338.35 6% 540.03 10.30% $42.30 ' 16 /0 540.05
On call 189 1% 51 0.85 5 1 1 . 1 3 10.60% S12.00 4.1 S 1 1.30
Commercial Collection
hard 78 0"% S93.14 ' 399.04 -.30% $99.94
1.5 yard 78 9 SI 19.62 ° 5128.35 7.30 °% S128.35 9.9% $131.46
2 yard 198 22% -ii. 5133.67 7 .30% S153.62 1111 ` ..
3 yard 169 19% S190.13 Z,,5204.0 I -.30 S204.01 9.9% $208.9
4 yard 187 21% S237.10 41 7 .30% S254.41 41111111
5 and 46 5% S284.12 L .56 - .30% S304.86 9.9% $312.25
6 yard 109 12°0 7 .30% 5355.00 4
8 and 44 5" $425.65. r 5 -.30% S456.72 9.9% $467.78
1 and com acted Wrillinillt 522 -1. 7 .30% S224.87 =
2 and com acted 5322. 1 3 - k . $345. - .30° % S345.65 9.9% $354.02
3 and corn acted S42 - . - 8 , 111.1.111•01 7.30% $459.01 MI
4 yard com acted $533. -18 '. 300 1 .4_2 7.30% $572.42 9.9% S586.29
Drop Box Service dbilthiliillif
10 Cubic Yards S109.00 2316 5131 00 23.00% S134.00 23.0% $134.00
20 Cubic Yards S109 ^^ irk, S I HI& 23.00% 5134.00
30 Cubic Yards 5109.00 S 1 341I 23.00"'. S134.00 23.0% $134.00
40 Cubic Yards S109.00 MO 5134.00 23.00% S134.00 "MI�
All Com actors 5100 00 28°;, ill S 1 28.00% S140.00 28.0% $140.00
Delivery 563.011 8" ��r 368.00 8.00% S68.00
Medical Waste Collection Service
On -Site Pick -u Char !e S28.50 52850 $28.50
Dis .osal Cost cr 17 to 31 _allon unit S13.90 $13.90 1 1.111.111
Disposal Cost per 43 gallon unit S14.80 S14.80 514.80
Rate Comparison
Residential Collection
Residential Proposed Tigard Hillsboro Beaverton * Wash County
20 gal $20.10 $18.65 $18.00 $20.10
32 gal $22.90 $22.35 $21.00 $21.88
60 gal $34.05 $32.20 $34.00 $31.75
90 gal $40.65 $41.90 $40.00 $37.54
On call $11.45 $11.65 $10.75 $9.24
Commercial Collection
Container Size Proposed Tigard Hillsboro Beaverton Wash County
1 yard $99.94 $79.40 $85.53 $84.56
1.5 yard $128.35 103.71 $113.10 $106.14
2 yard $153.62 128.08 $136.20 $127.78
3 yard $204.01 176.63 $182.22 $170.82
4 yard $254.41 225.29 $228.27 $214.00
6 yard $355.00 321.94 $320.21 $299.62
8 yard $456.72 420.67 $413.06 $387.55
Drop Box Service
Drop Box Size Proposed Tigard Hillsboro Beaverton Wash County
10 Cubic Yards $134.00 $127.00 $117.00 $147.00
20 Cubic Yards $134.00 $127.00 $117.00 $147.00
30 Cubic Yards $134.00 $137.00 $132.00 $175.00
40 Cubic Yards $134.00 $157.00 $132.00 $175.00
All Compactors $140.00 $160.00 $157.00 $224.00
Delivery $68.00 $ 40.00 $58.00 $60.00
* The City of Beaverton is considering increasing the residential rates by approximately $2.19 to
fund the compressed natural gas fleet upgrade.
Bell & Associates
2012 Reported Results &
General Recommendations for Solid Waste Rate Increases
The reported results from collection operations during the calendar year 2012 show a composite
return of 4.22% for all services. The following table is a summary of the results by service:
Line of Business Residential Commercial Drop Box Composite
Revenue 3,626,880 3,373,056 2,256,750 9,256,686
Expense 3,484,198 3,076,002 2,305,427 8,865,627
Income 142,682 297,054 - 48,677 391,059
Operating Margin 3.93% 8.81% -2.16% 4.22%
While there is further analysis to be completed on these figures, the above amounts will not
change significantly. Additional costs such as increases in disposal fees, labor, and capital
purchases that will be incurred in 2013 and beyond will be incorporated into the rates and
presented to the Council in the future. It is assumed the City will continue the policy of setting
the rates for each line of business at the cost of service.
The two areas of concern are residential service where the reported result is 3.93% and drop
box service is - 2.16 %. Residential rates were last adjusted in January 2006 when the City
implemented the commingled roll cart recycling program. Assuming no changes to the current
collection system, the estimated increased for residential service will range from $3.00 to $3.50
(15% to 17 %) per customer per month. This increase includes the additional 1% increase in
franchise fees. While this is a significant amount, consider the following increases incurred by
the hauler since 2006:
Expense 2006 Cost 2012 Cost $ Increase % Increase
Driver Wage per Hour $20.22 $24.52 $4.30 21.3%
Health Ins. per Month $739 $1,223 $484 65.5%
Diesel Fuel per Gallon $2.16 $3.20 $1.04 48.1%
SW Disposal per Ton $74.20 $97.52 $23.32 31.4%
Automated Collection Truck $202,000 $300,000 $98,000 48.5%
The US Bureau of Labor has calculated the CPI increase at 14.4% from 2006 to 2012 for the
Portland -Salem area.
One approach that may be of interest to the City Council is to consider setting residential
collection rates on a service delivery approach. This is the current method used to assess the
collection services in King City. The rate is calculated on the base level of services currently
being delivered rather than on the size of the garbage cart.
The charge for garbage would be comprised of two components: the fixed cost and the
disposal. The fixed costs would be included in the monthly service fee and the disposal cost
would be charged on a per gallon basis when the cart is set out for collection. This method
encourages residents to divert more materials to the recycling cart. In addition, it doesn't
penalize customers that have large families who generate more than 32 gallons of waste a
week.
Drop box service will require an increase. The modified approach will be set on the average
time required to provide these services. The significant change will be the consideration of the
additional time required to service roll -off compactors.
Commercial rates will increase slightly when recalibrated to the allowable margin. The topic for
Council discussion will be commercial food waste collection and the impact on collection rates
and operations.
The reported costs for each line of business are detailed on the following spreadsheet for
Council review.
City of Tigard Solid Waste and Recycling Rate Review
Reported
2012 Return on Revenues
Residential Service Commercial Service Grand
Solid Waste Recycling Yard Debris Solid Waste Recycling Drop Box Totals
Collection & Service Revenues 3,498,642 92,827 35,411 3,276,147 96,909 2,256,750 9,256,686
% of direct % of direct % of direct % of direct % of direct % of direct
Direct Costs of Operations 1,691,970 costs 796,691 costs 395,636 costs 2,121,006 costs 474,308 costs 2,058,293 costs 7,537,904
Disposal Expense 748,850 44% 10,277 1% 73,918 19% 1,194,370 56% 1,532 0% 1,238,714 60% 3,267,659
Labor Expense 396,876 23% 389,809 48% 163,808 41% 427,493 20% 251,537 53% 396,706 19% 2,006,229
Truck Expense 283,784 17% 243,025 31% 102,827 26% 227,727 11% 154,504 33% 240,061 12% 1,251,928
Equipment Expense 81,817 4% 45,049 6% 34,348 9% 93,089 4% 29,805 6% 44,420 2% 308,526
Franchise Fees 141,878 8% 2,269 0% 0 0% 130,841 6% 2,714 1% 84,955 4% 362,257
Other Direct Expense 58,965 3% 128,282 16% 20,739 5% 47,688 2% 34,216 7% 53,437 3% 341,305
% of G&A % of G&A % of G&A % of G&A % of G&A % of G&A
Indirect Costs of Operations 254,241 costs 261,992 costs 83,459 costs 321,997 costs 158,493 costs 247,015 costs 1,327,197
Management Expense 51,924 20% 55,253 21% 18,174 22% 65,628 20% 33,740 21% 50,447 20% 275,164
Administrative Expense 73,692 29% 78,595 30% 28,087 31% 92,941 29% 48,110 30% 71,470 29% 390,875
Other Overhead Expenses 128,825 51% 128,144 49% 39,218 47% 163,430 51% 76,543 48% 125,098 51% 661,158
Total Cost 1,946,211 1,058,683 479,095 2,443,003 632,801 2,305,308 8,865,101
Less Unallowable Costs - 111 - -10 -155 -43 -119 -526
Allowable Costs 1,946,322 1,058,771 479,105 2,443,158 832,844 2,305,427 8,865,627
Franchise Income 1,552,320 - 965,944 - 443,694 832,989 - 535,935 - 48,877 391,059
Return on revenues 44.37% - 1040.59% - 1252.98% 25,43% -553.03% -2.16% 4.22%
Revenues 3,626,880 3,373,056 2,256,750 9,256,686
%ot %of
revenue revenue
Direct Costs of Operations 2,884,297 80% 2,595,314 77% 2,058,293 7,537,904
Indirect Costs of Operations 599,692 17% 480,490 14% 247,015 1,327,197
Total Cost 3,483,989 3,075,804 2,305,308 8,865,101
Less Unallowable Costs -209 0% -198 0% -119 -526
Allowable Costs 3,484,198 3.076,002 2,305,427 8,865,627
Franchise Income 142,682 297,054 -48,877 391,059
Retum on revenues 2012 3.93% 8.81% -2.16% 4.22%
3/6/2013
Prepared by Bell Associates 10:21 AM
Date: April 23, 2013
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET FOR AGENDA ITEM No. 7 - Solid
Waste Rate Model and Solid Waste Rates and Franchise Fee Increases
PLEASE PRINT
Proponent — (Speaking In Favor) Opponent — (Speaking Against) Neutral
Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No.
Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No.
Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No.
Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No.
Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No. Name, Address & Phone No.
Due to schedule constraints the Mayor may choose to limit testimony time.
Rate Model Options
Requested by Council
(All rates include 1- percent franchise fee increase.)
Option 1 —Cost of Service
Option 2 —Fixed Rate
Option 3 — Commercial Subsidy
Selected Option Will Be
Exhibit A to Resolution
City of Tigard (OPTION 2 -Fixed Rate Increase)
Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Rates - July 1, 2013
Residential Cart Recyling and Franchsie Fee Increased to 5%
Residential Cart Colleciton Rates
Recycling only (recycling carts & yard debris cart) $ 11.85
(recycling cart only) $ 6.35
(yard debris only) $ 5.50
Mini cart (20 gal) with yard debris $ 19.65
without yard debris $ 17.40
Cart (32 gal) with yard debris $ 22.75
without yard debris $ 20.40
Cart (60 gal) with yard debris $ 35.00
Cart (90 gal) with yard debris $ 42.30
On -call service (mixed waste, recycling cart and yard debris) $ 12.00
Commercial Cart Collection Rates
Cart Size
20 gallon $ 19.65
32 gallon $ 22.75
60 gallon $ 35.00
90 gallon $ 42.30
Commercial Container Collection Rates
Every- other- Weekly Collection Frequency
week One Two Three Four Five
One yard $ 61.18 $ 99.94 $ 186.87 $ 270.42 $ 353.98 $ 437.75
Each additional 65.55 126.44 187.20 247.96 308.86
One and 1/2 yards 71.98 128.35 236.88 345.32 453.77 562.31
Each additional 90.78 176.45 262.10 347.74 433.42
Two yards 84.38 153.62 286.94 420.26 553.57 686.88
Each additional 116.07 226.52 337.04 447.55 557.99
Three yards 109.25 204.01 387.07 570.03 753.02 936.09
Each additional 166.44 326.64 486.81 647.00 807.20
Four yards 134.14 254.41 487.24 719.86 952.48 1,188.53
Each additional 217.39 426.81 636.63 846.47 1,056.42
Five yards 158.9 304.86 587.23 869.62 1,152.00 1,434.39
Each additional 267.30 526.83 786.39 1,045.97 1,305.50
Six yards 183.79 355.00 687.15 1,019.18 1,351.21 1,683.34
Each additional 317.45 626.72 935.93 1,245.18 1,554.47
Eight yards 233.44 456.72 888.16 1,319.62 1,751.05 2,182.50
Each additional 419.17 827.74 1,236.39 1,645.03 2,053.61
1 yard compacted $ 224.87 $ 420.47 $ 608.46 $ 796.47 $ 984.96
2 yard compacted 345.65 645.62 945.60 1,245.55 1,545.50
3 yard compacted 459.01 870.88 1,282.53 1,694.25 2,106.15
4 yard compacted 572.42 1,096.29 1,619.68 2,143.07 2,674.18
Drop Box Collection Service
10 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 Demurrage
20 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 $ 5.00 10 / 20 Yard Box after 48 hours
30 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 $ 6.60 30 Yard Box after 48 hours
40 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 $ 6.60 40 Yard Box after 48 hours
All Compactors $ 140.00 $ 8.00 Drop Box with Lid
Delivery $ 68.00
Service Fee plus actual disposal cost and franchise fee
Medical Waste Collection Service
On -Site Pick -up Charge $ 28.50 Rate is the on -site collection
Disposal Cost per 17 to 31 gallon unit $ 13.90 charge plus the disposal cost per
Disposal Cost per 43 gallon unit $ 14.80 medical container unit
City of Tigard (OPTION 3- Commercial Subsidy)
Solid Waste & Recycling Collection Rates - July 1, 2013
Residential Cart Recyling and Franchsie Fee Increased to 5%
Residential Cart Collectton Rates
Recycling only (recycling carts & yard debris cart) $ 12.50
(recycling cart only) $ 6.70
(yard debris only) $ 5.80
Mini cart (20 gal) with yard debris $ 19.50
without yard debris $ 17.25
Cart (32 gal) with yard debris $ 22.30
without yard debris $ 19.95
Cart (60 gal) with yard debris $ 33.45
Cart (90 gal) with yard debris $ 40.05
On -call service (mixed waste, recycling cart and yard debris) $ 11.30
Commercial Cart Collection Rates
Cart Size
20 gallon $ 19.50
32 gallon $ 22.30
60 gallon $ 33.45
90 gallon $ 40.05
Commercial Container Collection Rates
Every- other- Weekly Collection Frequency
week One Two Three Four Five
One yard $ 62.66 $ 102.36 $ 191.40 $ 276.97 $ 362.56 $ 448.36
Each additional 67.14 129.51 191.73 253.97 316.35
One and 1/2 yards 73.72 131.46 242.62 353.69 464.77 575.93
Each additional 92.98 180.73 268.45 356.16 443.92
Two yards 86.43 157.34 293.89 430.45 566.99 703.52
Each additional 118.88 232.01 345.21 458.39 571.51
Three yards 111.9 208.95 396.45 583.84 771,27 958.77
Each additional 170.48 334.56 498.61 662.68 826.76
Four yards 137.39 260.57 499.04 737.31 975.56 1,217.33
Each additional 222.66 437.15 652.06 866.98 1,082.02
Five yards 162.75 312.25 601.46 890.70 1,179.92 1,469.14
Each additional 273.77 539.60 805.45 1,071.32 1,337.13
Six yards 188.25 363.60 703.80 1,043.87 1,383.95 1,724.13
Each additional 325.14 641.90 958.61 1,275.36 1,592.13
Eight yards 239.1 467.78 909.68 1,351.59 1,793.48 2,235.38
Each additional 429.32 847.80 1,266.35 1,684.89 2,103.37
1 yard compacted $ 230.32 $ 430.67 $ 623.21 $ 815.80 $ 1,008.85
2 yard compacted 354.02 661.26 968.53 1,275.75 1,582.94
3 yard compacted 470.13 892.00 1,313.62 1,735.33 2,157.20
4 yard compacted 586.29 1,122.85 1,658.97 2,195.04 2,739.03
Drop Box Collection Service
10 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 Demurrage
20 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 $ 5.00 10 / 20 Yard Box after 48 hours
30 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 $ 6.60 30 Yard Box after 48 hours
40 Cubic Yard Container $ 134.00 $ 6.60 40 Yard Box after 48 hours
All Compactors $ 140.00 $ 8.00 Drop Box with Lid
Delivery $ 68.00
Service Fee plus actual disposal cost and franchise fee
Medical Waste Collection Service
On -Site Pick -up Charge $ 28.50 Rate is the on -site collection
Disposal Cost per 17 to 31 gallon unit $ 13.90 charge plus the disposal cost per
Disposal Cost per 43 gallon unit $ 14.80 medical container unit