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Share Tweet Forward ►a = Cityscap i TIGARED MAY 2017 01 i y � 14 TO - CITY OF TIGARD EVENTS TIGARD LIBRARY EVENTS Budget Committee Meeting: Mon., >> Bestselling Author on Victorian Era: May 1, Public Works Auditorium Sat., May 6 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., May 2, >> Classical Up Close with Oregon canceled Symphony Members: Sun., May 7 >> Mayor's Fireside Chat: Thu., May 4, >> Danger,the Dog Yard Cat: Tue., May 9 Symposium Coffee >>Advice for Independent Writers: Budget Committee Meeting (if needed): Fri., May 12 Mon., May 8, Public Works Auditorium >> Brewing in Oregon: Making of City Council Meeting: Tue., May 9 Beervana: Sat., May 20 >> City Council Meeting: Tue., May 16 >> Fun with Heavy Equipment: Sun., May 21 City Council Meeting: Tue., May 23 >> Lego Construction Zone: Sun., May 28 See full calendar See full calendar City of • Newsletter: May 2017 Editionof .•cry .� Conversation Continues on Funding our Future The City of Tigard has launched an extensive public engagement campaign, including two surveys, to seek your opinions how the city should maintain services at their current level. Our last survey asked residents if they would back a temporary local option levy to maintain city services at their current levels. The city is now looking at creating a Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force as we continue our dialogue with residents. Read more... 11GARI7 PgLICL:®EPARTM@NT OPEN H � 'USE , / Residents - • to May Election PoliceOpen H • Two Tigard Measures welcomesThe Tigard Police Department Tigard voters will see two measures public to on • •. • Ballot Open House on June 3, from 11 No. 34-274 (City Center Urban to 3 • • to new Renewal Plan ' • and Chief of Police Kathy McAlpine. Ballot Measure No. •. • City of Tigard Newsletter: May 2017 Edition Page 3 of 7 and police K-9. We look forward to video about urban renewal on the seeing you there. Read more... city's website. Read more... Mayor's Corner: Planning Wisely for Future Challenges I am proud of the diligence the city applies to maximizing the value of your taxpayer dollars. This has allowed us to do our best to maintain services levels, but has also meant deferring repairs and system investments. This is not a financial path we can continue to sustain any longer. Read more... City Council Recap for April During a public hearing, the City Council denied an appeal of a decision allowing the Madrona Recovery center to change its use from office to medical center. The council also adopted bylaws to create a Task Force for the Homeless and voted not to change regulations where marijuana facilities may be located. Read more... Safely Shred Your Private Documents Don't miss the annual shred event on May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. A household may shred up to two hand-carry boxes, bags, or containers. Please consider giving a cash or food donation. Read more... Bike Rodeo Welcomes All Ages Join us on May 6, from noon to 3 p.m., at Durham Elementary School, for bike activities and fun for everyone. Bring your bike and helmet and get a free bike check-up. Read more... Backflow Testing Required by June 1 Do you have an irrigation system? If you are a property owner with an in-ground sprinkler system, a fire suppression system or a private well, then your backflow prevention device must be inspected by June 1. Read more... Taste of Tigard: Buy Your Tasting Passport Today Sip, stroll, savor—Tickets to Taste are now on sale. Join Tigard's food and beverage entrepreneurs and innovators to sample and share their unique offerings at the Taste of Tigard Food Festival, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 17. Read more... City of Tigard Newsletter: May 2017 Edition Page 4 of 7 Sam40 f Celebrate Public Works Students Roll and Stroll to Week at the Library School on May 10 Day in and day out, the No. 1 goal for the Tigard schools and students celebrate Public Works Department is to provide Walk and Bike to School Day at local exceptional customer service. Department schools on May 10, from 7:45 to 10 a.m. staff stand ready 24/7 to provide essential Each school will organize its own walking services in Tigard. Learn more at Fun with and rolling events to schools, attracting Heavy Equipmenton May 21, from noon hundreds of students and parents. to 2 p.m., at the Tigard Public Library. See Contact your school for details. Read our new video... more... Rules of the Road: Revenues from Traffic Tickets Traffic tickets under Oregon's Rules of the Road dominate the workloads of the state's 136 municipal courts. While each municipal court is a branch of city government, state statutes define traffic violations and set the range of presumptive fines, along with maximum and minimum fines. Read more... Police Encourage Residents to Prepare for Power Outages The windstorm that hit our area on April 7 serves as a reminder that everyone should have a back-up plan in place for unplanned disruptions of electrical power. Residents should have alternative methods to enter a home other than an electric garage door opener. Read more... Fourth Annual Downtown Tigard Art Walk Commerce and culture meet on Main Street! Join local artists and businesses for a weekend of art in Downtown Tigard on May 12 and 13. Shop, dine, stroll and explore the arts—street side. Read more... Memorial Day: No Delay in Garbage Schedule Because Memorial Day falls on a weekday, there will be no delay in trash collection the week of Memorial Day. Use online tools to find your hauler and keep track of your garbage and recycling pick-up schedule. Read more... City of Tigard Newsletter: May 2017 Edition Page 5 of 7 Park and Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Members Are you interested in parks, open spaces and recreation in the Tigard area? If so, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) might be for you. Read more... Tigard Library Board Has Openings The Tigard Library Board will have several vacancies by July 1. If you want to have a say in the library's role in the community, please consider applying for a position by the May 31 deadline. Read more... Find Your Inner Foodie at Tigard Farmers Markets The downtown Tigard Farmers Market is open now every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 8777 SW Burnham St. Starting May 14, the Tigard Bull Mountain Farmers Market will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 14389 SW Pacific Hwy. in Tigard. Read more... Hispanic Business Open House The City of Tigard is hosting its second annual business open house for Tigard's Hispanic business community on May 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Tigard Public Library. For more information about this family-friendly event, contact Betsy Rodriguez Ruef at: betsyr@tigard-or.gov, 503-718-2457. Read more... How Tigard Families Can Prevent Window Falls With warmer days approaching, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) is offering tips to keep children from falling out of windows. Take simple steps now to keep children safe. Read more... i� City of Tigard Newsletter: May 2017 Edition Page 6 of 7 water professionals and the communities they serve to join together in recognizing the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Read more... ONLINE SERVICES MAJOR PROJECTS Mapping Services >> Economic Development Park Shelter Rentals >> River Terrace Permits and Inspections >> SW Corridor Ticket Payments >> Strategic Plan >> Utility Payments >>Tiaard Triangle >>Job Opportunities >> Water Partnership 0 ■ Thank you for taking time to learn more about the City of Tigard. By following the Cityscape newsletter and staying engaged with Tigard's latest news and activities, you are making a difference and building a more connected community.We appreciate your interest. Residents, businesses,friends and followers can also sign up to receive Cityscape in their inbox. www.tigard-or.gov/subscription/ U Copyright©2017 City of Tigard, Oregon All rights reserved. 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