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05/01/2016 Cityscape Page 1 of 5 Subscribe Share Past Issues Trans Please let us know if you have problems viewing this email. View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward I rd's Official Newsletter C apq r TIGARD itysc MAY 2016 � - r -- r s o� CITY OF TIGARD EVENTS TIGARD LIBRARY EVENTS City Council, CCDA Meeting: Tue., May 3 >> Star Wars Trivia Night: Wed., May 4 City Council Meeting: Tue., May 10 >> Watch the Kentucky Derby: Sat., May 7 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., May 17 >>The Portland Ballet: Tue., May 10 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., May 24 >> Gifts from the Garden for Kids: Sat., May 14 See full calendar See full calendar Page 2 of 5 8 r f:• Building In April Tigard Public Works crews rolled out nearly 250 feet of asphalt in Commercial Park, improving a well-used foot and bike path and making it safer and easier for pedestrians and cyclists north of Highway 99W to connect with downtown. Read • i4im Im n_ 101 � a 4kawr,y e,,, Public Works Day: Fun National Walk and Bike for the Whole Family to School Day, May 4 Celebrate Public Works Day at the For a second year in a row, Tigard Public Works Building on May 15, youth, their parents and local from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and see how schools will celebrate National Walk public works touches every aspect and Bike to School Day on May 4, of our lives—from turning on the tap, by joining thousands of other young to flushing the toilet, to helping us people walking, biking and rolling to travel from one place to another. their schools all around the country. Read more... Read more... Page 3 of 5 Looking for a Fun, Inexpensive Outing this Summer? Beat the rush and use your Tigard Library card to reserve a cultural pass for free admission to one of seven local attractions. Read more... Road and Construction Updates for May Construction continues on SW Walnut Street, between SW 116th Avenue and SW Tiedeman Avenue, and a contractor is widening Dartmouth Street as it approaches Highway 99W and 78th Avenue as it approaches Highway 99W. Read more... Mayor's Corner One of the reasons Tigard is such a desirable place to live is because of our amazing volunteers who strive to make our community the best it can be. Read more... May Ballot Includes Countywide Emergency Services Bond Measure A Washington County Emergency Communications System Bond Measure to replace and upgrade the system that supports first responders countywide will appear on the May 17 ballot. Read more... Rules of the Road: Tigard Peer Court In Tigard, youth who commit less serious criminal offenses, including nonviolent misdemeanors, may be sent to a forum that allows young first offenders who enter a guilty plea to appear before a true jury of their peers. Read more... Celebrate Art in Downtown Tigard Art Walk returns to downtown Tigard, from May 5-14, including juried art displays in downtown businesses, a pop-up gallery space and a planned street-side artist sale. Read more... City Budget Committee Continues Deliberations The Budget Committee, comprised in equal numbers of City Council members and citizens, will have one or two additional meetings in May to finalize the 2016-2017 budget, to determine how Tigard will use financial resources that are not growing as fast as the needs of the community. Read more... Two Tigard Farmers Markets Have Something for Everyone The Downtown Farmers Market opened on April 24, at 8777 SW Burnham St., and the Bull Mountain Farmers Market launches its season on May 8, at 14389 SW Pacific Highway. Read more... Get Close to Water at the Tualatin Riverkeepers' Summer Day Camp Page 4 of 5 Youth between the ages of 4 and 13 can now enroll in the Tualatin Riverkeepers'summer day camp program. Read more... Tigard Seeks Talented Volunteers If you want to contribute to downtown urban renewal, support neighborhood involvement or assist with the city audit, Tigard has a spot for you with one of our volunteer groups that provide guidance for the city. Read more... Street Maintenance Fee Changes Go into Effect on July 1 In July, residential customers will begin paying a lower monthly street maintenance fee, which helps pay for Tigard's infrastructure on city-owned streets, while commercial customers will see a slight increase. Read more... Continued Progress at River Terrace The developer at River Terrace, Polygon Northwest, anticipates building about 150 homes this summer, with new roads, a swim center and two neighborhood parks also in the works. Read more... Ad r -t���Cr,,rhrrly�ar$�h��lar�g 4 S7q.r • Police Connecting Community on Social Media Page 5 of 5 ONLINE SERVICES MAJOR PROJECTS Mapping Services >> Economic Development Park Shelter Rentals >> River Terrace Permits and Inspections >> SW Corridor Ticket Payments >> Strategic Plan Utility Payments >> Water Partnership Job Opportunities 0 IIt Copyright©2016 City of Tigard, Oregon All rights reserved. Forward to a Friend City of Tigard Website: www.tigard-or.gov This email was sent to nancy(a)tigard-or.gov why did 1 pet this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences City of Tigard - 13125 SW Hall -Tigard,OR 97223 - USA