Resolution No. 15-27 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH METRO TO
MANAGE A $150,000 REGIONAL TRAVEL OPTIONS GRANT THAT WILL FUND A SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.
WHEREAS,the City's strategic vision is "The most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where
people of all ages and abilities live healthy,interconnected lives;"and
WHEREAS,when it is safe,convenient,and fun to walk to neighborhood schools,our children are
healthier,our streets are safer for everyone,and our communities thrive;and
WHEREAS,kids that can safely walk and bike to their neighborhood school get regular physical activity
and do better in school;and
WHEREAS,our kids who most need more opportunities for physical activity often don't have safe routes
for walking or biking to school;and
WHEREAS,comprehensive Safe Routes to School programs have proven successful at getting more kids to
bike and walk to school;and
WHEREAS,Safe Routes to School programs are a cost-effective way to improve children's health,make
neighborhood streets safer for everyone,engage community members in promoting healthy and safe
choices,and reduce school-related congestion;and
WHEREAS,the City recognizes the value of Safe Routes to School in meeting its goals and realizing its
strategic vision;and
WHEREAS, funding from Metro has been secured through their Regional Travel Options program to grow
and sustain Safe Routes to School programs in the City;and
WHEREAS,the Metro funding is needed to hire a full time coordinator for a period of two years to run a
Safe Routes to School program in the Tigard-Tualatin School District to serve every K- 8 Tigard student;
and
WHEREAS,an intergovernmental agreement(IGA) between Metro and Tigard memorializes services to be
performed and obligations of the parties to manage a$150,000 Regional Travel Options grant for a
dedicated Safe Routes to School Coordinator in Tigard;and
WHEREAS,the Regional Travel Options grant is a reimbursement grant requiring Tigard to invoice Metro
quarterly for labor costs incurred while supporting the Safe Routes to School Coordinator position.
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1:The Tigard City Council approves the IGA with Metro for management of a$150,000
Regional Travel Options grant to fund a dedicated Safe Routes to School Coordinator for Tigard and
authorizes the City Manager to sign the IGA.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This f� y da of 2015.
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Mayor ty of Tigard
ATTEST:
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