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View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward Tigard's Official Newsletter —ysU TIGARD mom" C C JULY 2016 Awn CITY OF TIGARD EVENTS TIGARD LIBRARY EVENTS City Council, CCDA Meeting: >> Walking Undead Month: July 1-31 Cancelled, Tue., July 5 >>Teatro Calamari: Tue., July 12 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., July 12 >> NW Independent Writers: Fri., July 15 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., July 19 >> Main Street Walking Tour: Sun., July 17 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., July 26 >> Lucky Diaz and Family)am Band: See full calendar Tue., July 26 See full calendar Page 2 of 6 i + r: INI f - Map Highlights Tigard's Many Walking Routes To help residents find their favorite • routes on •. • i miles of i9 miles of sidewalks and side streets, the city has published a free walking map, now available at city offices, the Tigard Public Library and at city events throughout the summer. Read • t, I Check our Summer Tigard Says Farewell to Paving Schedule Before Two Public Safety You Hit the Road Leaders View the summer paving schedule The Tigard Police Department for details about locations and times honored the service of two of its when work crews are out paving long-serving public safety leaders, roads and fixing severe cracks and who retired in June: Assistant Police potholes on busy city streets. Read Chief Jim de Sully and Officer more... Danny Gill. Thank you! Read more... Council Approves Measures Allowing for Tigard Light Rail Vote The Tigard City Council took actions that clear the way for Tigard voters to vote in the Page 3 of 6 November general election on a planned light rail project, which would link Portland with Tigard and Bridgeport in Tualatin. Read more... Council Adopts Budget for 2016-2017 On June 14, the Tigard City Council adopted a $177 million budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, which will increase funding for public safety and recreation. Read more... Mayor's Corner If you do not have plans for the Fourth, head to Tigard High School for the "Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration." This family event features fireworks, live music, kids' games, police and fire vehicles and a concession stand offering light snacks for sale. Read more... Activity Guide: Events in July Organizers are gearing up for a parade, fireworks, live music and more. Other activities include a zombie party, ice cream social and summer concert in Cook Park. Read more... Tigard Triangle Walking Score The Triangle received 33 out of 100—learn more about this score and what we are doing to make the Triangle a great place. Read more... City Seeks Applicants for Brownfields Program Grants As part of its Brownfields Program, the City of Tigard is now accepting applications for funding assistance to help property owners or property purchasers conduct an Environmental Site Assessment, which helps property owners sell properties with possible contamination. Read more... Community Emergency Preparedness Fair The City of Tigard will host its 6th Annual Community Emergency Preparedness Fair on July 22 in Cook Park, featuring live music, food and information to help you prepare for hazards and emergencies in the home and workplace. Read more... Construction on SW Walnut Street and Around Town SW Walnut Street remains under construction between SW 116th Avenue and SW Tiedeman Avenue to add sidewalks, bike lanes, a center turn lane, replacement water line, underground utilities and new traffic signal. Read more... Rules of the Road: Top Eight Traffic Violations in Tigard In 2015, the three most common traffic violations in Tigard were speeding, unlawful cellphone use and disobeying traffic control devices like traffic signals and stop signs. Read more... Sign up for Summer Reading Sign up for summer reading between now and July 31—no matter what your age, read, read, read and be eligible for fun prizes. Read more... Page 4 of 6 Start Making Plans for National Night Out 2016 Neighbors across Tigard are making plans to gather on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to give crime and drugs a 'going-away party" with National Night Out 2016. Read more... Smoking and Vaping in Parks, on Trails and on City Property Can Lead to Fines Starting on July 1, a person who smokes or vapes on city-owned property and in parks and on trails can may be fined up to $100 for first-time offenses and no more than $500 for future violations. Read more... Play Along with the Tigard Trivia Challenge We are celebrating the 93 days of summer with the debut of Tigard Trivia that challenges our residents on how well they know Tigard and their city government. Read more... Infographics Tell the Story of Tigard's Economic Good Health The City of Tigard has more than 3,000 firms employing more than 40,000 people—some of the many key economic indicators we are putting your fingertips with our new infographics. Read more... Two City Council Positions on November 2016 Ballot Terms for two city councilors will expire on Dec. 31, and eligible candidates are encouraged to learn more about eligibility requirements and obtain an election information packet on our website. Read more... Enjoy the Middle of Millen Drive Fourth of July Parade Grab your flag and sunscreen and celebrate the Fourth of July with your neighbors at the annual Middle of Millen Drive Independence Day Parade. Read more... Summer Enrichment Classes Open for Enrollment Registration is now open for the SEED summer camp, which offers enrichment classes in science, math, humanities and the arts, through support of the Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. Read more... Historical Society Hosts Ice Cream Social The Tigard Historical Society is hosting its annual ice cream social for the public on July 9, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the John Tigard House Museum, located at Canterbury Lane and 103rd Avenue. Read more... Page 5 of 6 t A, �.1 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 U • R Page 6 of 6 Copyright©2016 City of Tigard, Oregon All rights reserved. Forward to a Friend City of Tigard Website: www.tigard-or.gov