Resolution No. 16-37 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 16-3
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL
CONSTRUCTION BOND MEASURE—MEASURE 34-248
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard values a supportive partnership with the Tigard-Tualatin School District that
serves to provide educational and other important support for families and children in the Tigard
community;and
WHEREAS,a committee of community members and staff came together to solve existing school facility
needs,modernize the District's schools,address future school enrollment, and improve safety and
technology district-wide and has proposed a school construction bond to Tigard and Tualatin voters at the
November 8, 2016 election;and
WHEREAS, the last major bond measure for the Tigard-Tualatin School District was in 2002, and funding
is now needed for scheduled repairs and improvements, and technology and textbook replacement;and
WHEREAS,the passage of the bond will uphold safety and educational standards by rebuilding aging
schools,protecting the investment in existing facilities,and completing the Tigard High School master plan;
and
WHEREAS,investments in facilities equipment from the bond will improve the safety and security of
students by investing in access control, fire code upgrades, and school office relocations;and
WHEREAS,expansions and improvements to school buildings are proposed that will address the growth in
our communities and projected enrollment needs;and
WHEREAS,planned investments from the bond will bring enhancements to classrooms to support career
education and STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) at Tualatin High,Tigard High and
Durham Center that will create 21"Century learning opportunities and enhance career readiness;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby proclaims its support for the passage of Measure 34-348 and
encourages Tigard voters to vote in support of the school district measure at the November 8,2016
election.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately_upon passage.
PASSED: This h day of lily
Mayo - 'ty of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 16-3
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