Resolution No. 16-48 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 16-qg
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TIGARD ESTABLISHING THE MARLAND HENDERSON
COMMUNITY GRANT TO BE FUNDED THROUGH THE CITY'S MARIJUANA TAX FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING SOCIAL SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF TIGARD.
WHEREAS, City Councilor Marland Henderson will retire from the Tigard City Council on December 31, 2016
after eight years of service;and
WHEREAS,results from the November 8,2016 General Election resulted in city voters approving a three (3)
percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by marijuana retailers in the corporate limits of Tigard (Ballot
Measure No. 34-257);and
WHEREAS, Marland Henderson has been a long-term advocate for mental health, drug and alcohol addiction
awareness,and housing issues during his tenure on the Tigard City Council;
WHEREAS, fellow Council members wish to honor his service with the creation of a Marland Henderson
Community Grant, funded through the city's newly-approved marijuana tax in an amount equal to 20 percent of
the revenue generated from this tax, to be awarded to a non-profit organization or organizations to address the
mental health,drug and alcohol addiction,and housing needs of people in Tigard.
WHEREAS,each year the city appropriates funds to support Social Service and Community Event activities
that assist or benefit Tigard citizens. Community organizations are invited to submit requests in January of each
year.A subcommittee of the Budget Committee meets to review Social Service requests and to recommend
funding in the Proposed Budget.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Marland Henderson Community Grant is hereby created.
SECTION 2: Beginning January 1, 2017, marijuana retailers will be required to pay the three percent tax.
Beginning in 2018, social service agencies can begin applying to the city for grant funding from
the Marland Henderson Community Grant as part of the city's annual budget review and
approval process in the three areas listed above.
SECTION 3: Councilor Henderson will serve as a subcommittee panelist to review and recommend funding
for the Marland Henderson Community Grant. Specific expenditures will be determined
through the city's annual budget review and approval process. When Mr. Henderson is no
longer able to serve as a panelist,a member of his family will serve in that capacity to carry on
his advocacy.
SECTION 4: Grant funding will come from the general fund budget unit 100-5900.
SECTION 5: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This q o day of beC-QJM.6e—r 2016.
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