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07/01/2017 Cityscape City of Tigard Newsletter: July 2017 Edition Page 1 of 6 Subscribe Past Issues Trans Please let us know if you have problems viewing this email. View this email in your browser. Share Tweet Forward ga Citysa TIGA cape RE) JULY 2017 CITY OF TIGARD EVENTS TIGARD LIBRARY EVENTS City Council Meeting: Cancelled » Pluto and Its Moons: Wed., July 12 Tue., July 4 (holiday) »Ancient Weapons and Battle Tactics: City Council Meeting: Tue., July 11 Fri., July 14 Mayor's Fireside Chat: Thu.,July 13 » Clown Extraordinaire!: Tue., July 18 Symposium Coffee » Eric Herman &Puppy Dog Dave: City Council Meeting: Tue., July 18 Tue., July 25 City Council Meeting: Tue., July 25 » Homeless in the Land of Plenty: Sat., July 29 See full calendar See full calendar City of Tigard Newsletter: July 2017 Edition Page 2 of 6 lit July S, 7:30 —9 a.m. CITY OF ' 1 Symposium Coffee, Back Room 12345 SW Main St. • DT July 20, 7:30 — 9 a.m. Jet Set Coffee 10115 SW Nimbus Ave.#700 ' Aug. 10, 7— 8:30 p.m. Max's Fan no Creek Brew Pub 12562 SW Main St. r R E WS Aug. 14, 7— 8:30 p.m. Flyboy Brewing 15230 SW Sequoia Parkway Share Your Views . Four Budget . • Brews Budget an• Brews is here to connect youand help you learn moreabout brew,city services, service delivery and funding sources. We also want to hear your thoughts about finding sustainable solutions to our budget challenges. We are hosting four events, morning and evening, in July and August. Come join us for a • or • • at a locationyou. kq '1113 IT WILL N[VER OUR THIS SHOULD NOT BE YOUR PLAN. Summer 2017 Pavement Fair in Cook Park Helps Work Coming Soon Residents Prepare for Starting in July, annual pavement Emergencies work may cause some disruption for How prepared are you and your neighborhoods where severe cracks family for the next flood, fire, severe and potholes require repair. The weather incident or earthquake? city's annual pavement overlays and Come to the seventh annual slurry seal activities help to maintain Community Preparedness Fair at the integrity of our busy city roads, Cook Park on July 21, from 6 to 9 serving all residents and p.m., and get what you need to be businesses. Read more... ready. Read more... City of Tigard Newsletter: July 2017 Edition Page 3 of 6 Mayor's Corner: Funding Your City The property taxes you pay each year help to fund the day-to-day costs of running your city ... and are the heart of our budget. They make up about 49 percent of our total appropriations each year, and cover police, library, community events, infrastructure and more. Here in Tigard our permanent operating tax rate is $2.51 per $1,000 of assessed value. It is the second lowest among the surrounding cities in Washington County. Read more... City Council Recap for June The City Council held a public hearing and adopted the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget and budget for the City Center Development Agency. The council also awarded contracts for its pavement management program and signed an agreement with Metro and the Oregon Department of Transportation for future improvements to the Fanno Creek Trail. Read more... Fourth of July Festivities in Tigard Tigard residents celebrate the nation's birthday with the annual Middle of Millen Drive Parade on July 4, at 4 p.m., with a home-grown procession starting near Tigard High School at Millen Drive. The community celebration at Cook Park starts at 6 p.m., featuring family events and more, followed by pyrotechnics around 9:30 p.m. Read more... Water Independence Day June 9 marked the one-year anniversary of switching from wholesale water provided by the City of Portland to the Lake Oswego-Tigard Water Partnership for Tigard water customers. Tigard is now an owner of its own water supply. The results are clear: improved water quality. Read more... Join a Walk and Talk on the Tigard Street Heritage Trail Join us on July 27, as we walk along the Tigard Street Heritage Trail. Share your ideas for this popular bike and pedestrian trail that is currently being redesigned. Concepts include creating a new plaza space and adding lighting, cultural components and amenities. Tours start at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Read more... Library Fines, They Are a Changin' What? No more overdue fines on all kids' materials? That's right! Overdue fines on DVDs and Blu-rays have dropped from $1 a day to 25 cents per day. Read more... City of Tigard Newsletter: July 2017 Edition Page 4 of 6 i Y17"r cir 111 T Take a Minute to Learn Register Your Events for About Your City National Night Out Time is precious, and we know every Tigard will celebrate National Night Out second counts. That's why the City of 2017 on Aug. 1, marking the 15th straight Tigard is creating Your City in 60—a series year of residents participating in the of minute-long videos, each covering a nationwide event that connects neighbors different city topic. The first three, which and promotes public safety. Sign up for a are available now, show how we serve block parry, make it fun and register your residents, manage resources and address events with the Tigard Police Department the challenges of growth. Read more... starting this month. Read more... Rules of the Road: Building a Safer Road System "Traffic calming" refers to the engineering practice of slowing down and channeling vehicles to reduce conflicts with other users of the streets, including pedestrians and bicyclists. These include devices like roundabouts, speed bumps, landscaped islands, curb extensions and narrower streets that slow traffic. Most are subject to familiar Rules of the Road. Read more... Pop Up in the Park! with Tigard Parks & Rec Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month at local parks with various sports, games and crafts. Let us take care of the fun. Read more... Police Encourage Owners to Keep Pets out of Hot Cars Last summer, the Tigard Police Department assisted with more than 100 calls reporting a dog left in a vehicle appearing distressed from heat. This summer the department wants to get the word out early to help owners help their pets and reduce the number of animal- welfare calls. Read more... Extraordinary Summer Camp Opportunities Close to Home Parks & Rec has safe, healthy and fun opportunities for kids to stay active this summer. Sports, coding, science and unique abilities camps start in July. Read more... Metro to Thin Forest to Improve Oak Habitat In August, Metro will begin thinning the forest at the Fields Natural Area to improve oak City of Tigard Newsletter: July 2017 Edition Page 5 of 6 habitat. Join a Metro scientist on July 31 to tour the site and ask questions about the project. Read more... Seeking Young Leaders to Make a Difference in Tigard The Tigard Youth Advisory Council has an opening for any middle school or high school student looking to have a voice in the community. We are actively seeking members to join the 12-member council. Read more... Got Fireworks? Keep it Legal. Keep it Safe! Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters want your Fourth of July to be a safe one and encourage Tigard families to enjoy the professional fireworks display at Cook Park. For those who choose to celebrate at home, we offer firework safety tips. Read more... s i t _ a Safe Routes to School Marks Another Successful • for Students and Parents The city's Safe Routes to School Program capped another successful year encouraging students and parents to consider biking and walking to school. During the 2016-2017 school year, the program reached 6,500 students and their families, with ievents andsafety improvements, from •' tonew signage, to make walkingsafer at five area schools. Re./ • ONLINE SERVICES MAJOR PROJECTS Mapping Services » Economic Development Park Shelter Rentals » River Terrace Permits and Inspections » SW Corridor Ticket Payments » Strategic Plan City of Tigard Newsletter: July 2017 Edition Page 6 of 6 Utility Payments »Tigard 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/ —Fw TIGARD Copyright©2017 City of Tigard, Oregon All rights reserved. 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