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02/14/2018 - Packet City of Tigard 41- Town Center Advisory Commission Agenda MEETING DATE/TIME: February 14, 2018 — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MEETING LOCATION: Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard, OR 97223 1. CALL TO ORDER Kate 6:30 2. CONSIDER MINUTES Kate 6:35 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Kate 6:40 4. REVIEW ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER Sean 6:45 5. REVIEW PROPOSED FY 18-19 TCDA BUDGET Sean 6:50 6. FINALIZE DRAFT TCAC GOALS Action Item Kate and Gloria 7:05 7. PREPARE FOR TCDA/TCAC JOINT MEETING Kate, Gloria, and Sean 7:35 8. PROJECT UPDATES AND PLAZA CONCEPT Sean 7:50 9. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO PLACE LEVY ON BALLOT Action item Kate 8:05 10. LIAISON REPORTS Kate 8:15 11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS All 8:25 12. ADJOURN BUSINESS MEETING Kate 8:30 *EXECUTIVE SESSION:The Tigard City Center Advisory Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss real property transaction negotiations under ORS 192.660(2) (e).All discussions are confidential and those present may disclose nothing from the Session.Representatives of the news media are allowed to attend Executive Sessions,as provided by ORS 192.660(4),but must not disclose any information discussed.No Executive Session may be held for the purpose of taking any final action or making any final decision.Executive Sessions are closed to the public. Upcoming meetings of note: Tuesday,February 20, 6:30 p.m.,presentation of plaza concept to TCDA Tuesday,March 6,6:30 p.m.,TCDA-TCAC Joint Meeting,Town Hall Wednesday,March 14,6:30 p.m., Regular TCAC Meeting,Town Hall TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA— February 14, 2018 City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,OR 97223 1 503-639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov I Page 1 oft CITY OF TIGARD TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes February 14, 2018 Members Present: Carine Arendes,Lucas Brook (Alternate), Scott Hancock,Tom Murphy, Kelsey Parpart, Gloria Pinzon Marin, Kate Rogers,Ryan Ruggiero, and Faez Soud. Members Absent: Tim Myshak. Staff Present: Redevelopment Project Manager Sean Farrelly and Senior Administrative Specialist Joe Patton. Others Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. The meeting was held in the Tigard Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.Joe recorded the roll call. 2. CONSIDER MINUTES The January 10, 2018 TCAC Minutes were approved. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT—None. 4. REVIEW ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER Sean briefly reviewed the parliamentary procedure at a glance included in the Agenda packet. 5. REVIEW PROPOSED FY 18-19 TCDA BUDGET Sean reviewed the proposed budget for the City Center and Tigard Triangle URDs that will be presented to the Budget Committee in April and May. This is the first year for the Triangle URD. Commissioners questioned the amount listed for Improvement programs matching grants for the City Center URD and the inclusion of Management and administration of urban renewal projects line item for both the City Center and Triangle URDs. Commissioner Murphy asked if it would be beneficial to have an endorsement of the budget from TCAC. Sean replied that it would. Commissioner Murphy made a Motion to endorse the staff recommendation based on staff experience with either an adjustment for fiscal year 2019 - 2020 budget or an adjustment to the 2018—2019 fiscal year budget if necessary. Further discussion included the timeline for submission to the City Manager and Commissioners desire for more information. Commissioner Arendes stated it is important to honor the previous work of Commissioners. Sean stated the timeline has been delayed but he is unsure of when it must be submitted to the City Manager. Commissioner Murphy amended his Motion to endorse the proposal as is if it has to be presented to the City Manager prior to the March meeting. If it does not the Resolution is withdrawn and further discussion with additional information will occur at the March meeting. The Motion was seconded. Those in favor: Commissioners Hancock,Murphy, Pinzon Marin, Rogers, Ruggiero,and Soud. Those opposed: Commissioner Arendes. Commissioner Arendes noted that TCAC had never made a recommendation about the budget in thetime she has served in a TCAC leadership role. Page 1 of 2 TOWN CENTER ADVISORY COMMISSION February 14,2018 6. FINALIZE DRAFT TCAC GOALS Members chose their top goals and narrowed them down. Kate will make the recommended revisions and email them to Commissioners for review.They will be presented to TCDA as draft goals at the March 6 meeting. 7. PREPARE FOR TCDA/TCAC JOINT MEETING Kate reviewed a brief presentation prepared for the March 6 joint meeting with TCDA. 8. PROJECT UPDATES AND PLAZA CONCEPT Sean previewed a presentation the will be presented to Council regarding a potential downtown plaza site. He then briefly discussed the project updates. 9. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO PLACE LEVY ON BALLOT Kate gave a brief background on the work the Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force did.After discussion Commissioners unanimously endorsed the imminent Council action to refer the levy to the ballot. 10. LIAISON REPORTS A. Carine noted the SWC schedule has shifted with the DEIS being delayed. 11. NON-AGENDA ITEMS It was unanimously agreed to discuss liaisons at the March 14 meeting. 12. ADJOURN MEETING The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. 1 LAtv— JoelPatton,TCAC Meeting Secretary ATTEST: Kate Rogers,Chair Page 2 of 2 PARLIAMENTARY P""PU" AT A C2LM" mere are some motions you might make, how to make them, and what to expect of the riles. TO DO THIS: YOU SAY THIS �� W" IS R : NTE " YOU NEED CAN IT Be WNAT VOTE CAN R Be �" T146 SPEAKER? A SECOND? DEBATABLE? AMENDED? 15 NEWED? PECONSrDEAED? ADJOURN MEETING "I move to adjourn." NO YES NO NO MAJORITY NO CALL AN INTERMISSION "I move to recess for..." NO YES NO O YES MAJORITY NO COMPLAIN ABOUT HEAT, "I rise to a question of privilege."NOISE ETC. q P g YES NO NO NO NO VOTE NO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND "I move to la the motion on the table." NO YES NO NO MAJORITY NO CONSIDERATION OF AN ISSUE y END DEBATE AND AMENDMENTS "I move the previous question." NO YES NO NO % YES POSTPONE DISCUSSION "I move to postpone the discussion until..." NO YES YES YES MAJORITY YES FOR A CERTAIN TIME P P GIVE CLOSER STUDY OF SOMETHING "I move to refer the matter to committee." NO YES YES YES MAJORITY YES O AMEND A MOTION "I move to amend the motion by..." NO YES YES© YES MAJORITY YES INTRODUCE BUSINESS "I move that..." NO YES YES YES MAJORITY YES THE MOTIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE W ORDER OF PRECEDWM.BELOW, THERE 15 NO ORDER.. PROTEST BREACH OF a"I rise to point of order." FULLS OR CONDUCT P YES NO NO NO NO VOTE O NO VOTE ON A RULING OF THE CHAIR "I appeal from the chair's decision." YES YES YES NO MAJORITY YES SUSPEND RULES TEMPORARILY "I move to suspend the rules so that..." NO YES NO NO NO AVOID CONSIDERING AN "I object to consideration of this motion." YES NO NO NO O YES IMPROPER MATTER 1 VERIFY A VOICE VOTE BY "Icall for a division," or "Division!" HAVING MEMBERS STAND YES NO NO NO NO VOTE NO REQUEST INFORMATION "Point of information..." YES NO NO NO NO VOTE NO TAKE UP A MATTER "I move to take from the table..." NO YES NO NO MAJORITY NO PREVIOUSLY TABLED RECONSIDER A HASTY ACTION "I move to reconsider the vote on..." YES O YES YES O NO MAJORITY NO NOTES: O Unless ©Affirmative ©Unless O Unless the ©Unless the O Unless the O A%vote in O Only if the 0 Unless the moved when votes may vote on committee has motion to be chair submits negative is speaker has the motion to be no question not be question already taken amended is to the assembly needed to prevent floor but has not reconsidered is is pending. reconsidered, has begun. up the subject, not debatable, for decision. consideration of actually begun not debatable. the main motion. to speak. g 9 Proposed FY 18-19 Town Center Development Agency Budget City Center Urban Renewal Plan Projects and Resources Resources Projected FY 2018-19 Notes Beginning Fund Balance - Projected Tax Increment Financing funds $492,519 Rental Income $95,000 Ferguson lease Proceeds from Property Sale $390,000 Main Street at Fanno sale Total Resources $977,519 Proposed City Center UR Projects Proposed FY 2018-19 UR Plan Project Category Notes Expenditures Rotary Plaza Public restroom construction and $250,000 Public Facilities sewer connection Improvement programs matching grants $50,000 Planning and Development Assistance Management and administration of urban Urban Renewal Project renewal projects $69,950 Administration Reimbursement of city for staff costs FY 2021 Planned expenditure:Main Street $0 Street Improvements Future/Planned Projects Green Street Phase 2 contribution FY2020 Planned expenditures:Main At Fanno $0 Public Spaces Future/Planned Projects public space design and construction Total projects $369,950 Debt Service $162,500 Total Expenditures $532,450 Capital Reserve: $445,069 Tigard Triangle Renewal Plan Projects and Resources Resources Projected FY 2018-19 Notes Beginning Fund Balance $0 Projected Tax Increment Financing funds $382,689 First year of TIF collection Metro 2040 Grant (Urban Renewal $340,246 Implementaion Project) Total Resources $722,935 Proposed Tigard Triangle UR Projects Proposed FY 2018-19 UR Plan Project Category Notes Expenditures Authorized Development Assistance for CPAH Re/Development Assistance and Affordable Housing Project $200,000 Partnerships TCDA Board direction 10/2017 Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Implementation Project $340,246 Plan Administration Metro 2040 Grant Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Implementation Project Grant Match $80,000 Plan Administration Required grant match Management and administration of urban renewal projects $69,950 Plan Administration Reimbursement of city forstaff costs Total Expenditures $690,196 Capital Reserve: I $32,739 City Center Urban Renewal Plan Capital Expenditures FY2008-FY2017 ($6,663,339) c Infrastructure/Public Space """= Property Improvement Property Acquisition ■Administration Affordable Housing ■ City Center Urban Renewal Plan Capital Projects Sources FY2008-FY2017 ($6,663,339) 4 P&�k ■TIF Property Sale $214 ., Grants , Rental Income ■Loans $1,650,000 Agenda Item 6 Before the meeting, please review the suggested goals (which were compiled from the goal setting notes.) Choose your top three goals and be prepared to discuss at the February 14th meeting.The outcome would be to approve 3-5 draft goals, which would be discussed with the Board of the TCDA at the March 6th joint meeting. Suggested goals based on notes (Gloria Pinzon) 1. Accept and use the lens of walkability, equity, and connectivity as the three guiding values of the body of this committee to make decisions and recommendations. o Involves defining each term clearly. o Measurability is important:identify parameters for success(i.e-a goal must aim to meet two or more of the values.) 2. Develop a strong knowledge base of the Tigard Triangle to inform our decisions and recommendations. o Le-understand the code/zoning, budget, demographics, get to know who lives/works/shops there, etc. to identify high priority areas. 3. Identify and help prioritize opportunities of development to improve walkability, equity, and/or connectivity. 4. Identify opportunities to unify the identities of the Tigard Downtown and the Tigard Triangle through infrastructure, community engagement, or business development. 5. Identify diverse funding opportunities for development of connectivity projects, diverse housing options, or parks & plazas. 6. Explore additional financial resources (federal, state, private partnerships, etc)that we could pursue to support urban development goals. 7. Actively seek out land for the building of Affordable Housing or a community space. 8. Make a recommendation to City Council to make the preservation of and development of Affordable Housing a priority for 2018-2020. OR Explore ways that policy changes can encourage and support the building of affordable housing and equitable business development. 9. Participate in planning activities that result from the Metro SW Corridor Planning, and make an official recommendation to both regional and local government entities. 10. Recommend preferred plaza space in downtown and amenities that should be present in the plaza 11. Assist the City in prioritizing projects for development of urban renewal projects. Agenda Item 6 Notes from goal setting retreat: We will make decisions and recommendations using the lens of walkability, equity and connectivity. The power of connectivity • Access to all amenities—including affordable housing • Bike/ped/car/mass transit Areas of focus • Triangle infrastructure (Triangle) • Affordable Housing (Both) • Southwest Corridor(both) • Parks & plazas (both) • Current projects (Downtown) • Such as Main St/Green St Phase 2, plaza, heritage trail and Main@Fanno Challenges: • Balancing downtown vs triangle • Additional funding-federal, state, etc • Developing a knowledge base of the triangle to inform our decisions and recommendations • Field trips What role will we play in: • Metro grant • Triangle priority project • Business Development/support Kelsey's notes: • Identify major walkability and connectivity concerns within and between downtown and the triangle • Research what opportunities the SW Corridor project introduces for urban renewal in downtown and the triangle • Identify ways the City can attract and support affordable housing and equitable business • Recommend preferred plaza space in downtown and amenities that should be present in the plaza • Participate in planning activities result from the Metro grant and assist the City with prioritizing projects • Identify opportunities to support development in the Triangle through grants or other programs Agenda Item 6 • Explore additional financial resources (federal, state, etc)that we could pursue to support urban development goals. Unedited notes from whiteboard: Continue to follow ongoing projects such as Main St/Green St Phase 2, plaza, heritage trail and Main@Fanno Role of downtown vs triangle • Balance/focus Lens/focus • Walkability • Equity • Connectivity Triangle infrastructure Affordable Housing Southwest Corridor Power of Connectivity • Bike/ped • Access to all amenities—incl affordable housing Funding/leveraging Role/Feedback • Metro CET grant • Triangle priority project • Business Development/support Develop knowledge base to inform • Field trip Common themes • Affordable Housing • Parks • Connectivity City OfTlg'ard Respect and Care I Do the Right Thing I Get it Done TCDA/TCAC joint Meeting 6 March 2018 TIGARD City olTigard Agenda • 2017 Annual Report of the Town Center Advisory Commission • 2017 Recommendations for Town Center Development Agency • 2018 Town Center Advisory Commission Draft Goals City ofTigard Is 2017 Annual Report of the ICAC City Center Urban Renewal Plan Sean Fa r re I I y Goal 1. Support URA Project Infrastructure & Development l Goal 2. Monitor Mid/Long-term projects located downtown and/or likely to have impacts on downtown An i.temcti­ of Di Goal 3. Communications & Engagement �- Goal 4. Walking & Parking Focus ®R City ofTigard 2017 Recommendations for Town Center Development Agency • Light public trails that lead into Downtown and prioritize trail lighting for identified segments of the Fanno Creek Trail within the city center urban renewal district • Implement Phase 2 of the public parking management plan for the city center for employee parking in the next year & Phase 3 for permitting within the following 2 years • Proactively seek opportunities to acquire and consolidate land over the next 2 years for the development of public spaces and ensure a range of housing options, including affordable housing, are available for Tigard residents and families • Continue investments of $50,000-$100,000 for each district in improvement assistance such as the fagade improvement program & strolling street grants 2018 ICAC Draft Goals City ofTigard RespectDo the Right Thing Get it Done Opportunities for Downtown Public Spaces February 14, 2018 M Town Center Advisory Commission TCDA City olTigard P City Center Urban Renewal Plan • Goal 4 B: Develop urban spaces that will provide active and passive recreational opportunities for pedestrians and attract residents and visitors to downtown . • Parks and Public Spaces are projects under the plan City olTigard Council Goal 2017- 19 Tigard City Council Goals and Priorities for Council Attention and Action for 2017-19 Goal 3. Make Downtown Tigard a Place Where People Want to Be. Focus on identifying and acquiring property and developing the Downtown Plaza. ✓ Design and develop Tigard Street Heritage Trailhead plaza as a gathering place and event space ✓ Design and engineering for Main Street at Fanno Creek public space ✓ Evaluate locations for other plaza/public space, including as part of Civic Center visioning City ofTigard Tigard Street Heritage Trail/RotaryPlaza • Nearing 60% Design • Construction Summer 2018 a WELCOM ------------- ltd:" _•,.,+4, ;®� r � � •seg City ofTigard Main Street/ Fanno Creek Public Space • Main/Fanno Public Space • Main Street Bridge Public Space concept • public Brewpub space p p . z r , ► , . , ISI II �- _ y Y � $�V f City ofTigard mm, ICivic Center • --- -------- 1 UNIVERSAL P LAZA 1 Design Considerations • Contours • Views • Connectivity I • Budget , r r • Maintenance a • Versatility -------- Identity - ---Identity Am i 7 v r s f E ' I r I f I RESOLVE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING 2 . 7 . 2018 Tigard Universal Plaza Concept Design Design Symbolism The Golden Rectangle ratio (Phi) appears in nature and science �) • flower petals / seed heads / pine cones / tree branches Interpretive Elements: • shells / animal bodies / fingers / DNA molecules • Air • spiral galaxies / hurricanes • Water • Fire 1 • Earth _ i ' maze icons. -, inscriptions & air / water / t _ whimsical art : fire / earth - U I . lieb ' IF i � I I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - -RESOLVE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING 2 . 7 . 2018 Tigard I Universal Plaza Concept Design Design Concept `; iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree 4 sculptural air quality indicator canopy court WC�. light beacons fire pits i i t interpretive paving - _ C) splash pads i } i sculptural seating 1~ / o - tool sharing pavilion i � I parking � I � � - ! i ti - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - � r RESOLVE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING 2 . 7 . 2018 Tigard I Universal Plaza Concept Design Elements - Paths Q _ ---- I Q i - oi o i 4 _-- -- ■ a i o of of i7VVI i i --------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- I i FIRE path ,n AIR Hath I J1 I - ■ a p i O U .- 1 ° t 01 E= i I I I I I I r WATER path r EARTH path RESOLVE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING 2 . 7 . 2018 Tigard Universal Plaza Concept Design aw Programming Ideas KEY: Performer ) Event Opportunities Audience estimated seating 800 - 900 A • performance , • public events + exhibitions • wedding -- _ receptions • school field trips , - -t _ -. _ 4 00 RESOLVE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING 2 . 7 . 2018 Tigard Universal Plaza Concept Design Farmers Market Tent Layout Design Considerations • Easy installation - - • Easy to navigate • 10'x10' tent U module O ° 0 i • 1' separation between tents ° o ° 10 • 15' minimum aisle Cal width � ' 0 i ° • 2MV-D � hi Ie access capability • Water feature •' o b needs to be o partially turned off VEHICLE ZONE market - - --- ---------------------------------- RESOLVE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING 2 . 7 . 2018 Tigard I Universal Plaza Concept Design View at Plaza I f 4 r. 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RING+ry{' •Y �.:•'�lF,fa,lt 'i7� �Rt i J�.. y4, lit - 1 • 'id rtMILE161 • •16 W - City olTigard Recommendations for Downtown Plazas • Site on or near Main Street • Size appropriate to Downtown Tigard • Framing • Design • Activation Agenda Item 8 2/7/18 Urban Renewal Project Updates 1. Fanno& Main (Saxony) project • Public comment period for DEQ PPA Certificate of Completion 2. Parking management • Implementation on hold until new transportation planner is hired. • New parking map being designed 3. Developer recruitment • Draft development agreement being negotiated on Fanno @ Main property 4. Tigard Street Heritage Trail • 60% Design nearly complete 5. Fanno Creek Park Improvements • CWS design, engineering underway. Project begins spring 2018 6. Equitable Housing Grants • Event discussing transit projects and displacement held at St.Anthony's on January 30. Next meeting scheduled for April 7. Community Engagement • Website updates 8. Urban Renewal Improvement Grants • One project completed (Bike Shop),two in progress (Kepler's and Tigard Cleaners), one getting bids (Madness Motorworks) CITY OF Respect • Care Do the Right Thing G e t it Done ■ Tigard Levy and Bond Advisory Task Force Recommendation City Council I December 12, 2017 C I T Y O F T I G A R D Overview of Task Force Role and Schedule Task orce Meetings Should - City pursue (Operating Levy) July 20, 2017 aoperating _ vy Meeting#1 andlor a facilities bondto improve service ? If Getting Started Thursday, August 17 Meeting#2 " and o Understanding City Finances Thursday, September 21 January-May 2018: Task Meeting#3 Community Priorities Thursday, October 19 Meeting#4 Public Engagement Thursday, November 16 Forceill • Meeting#5 on (general obligation) bond. Task Force Recommendation • Task Force Members Alan Miles Holly Koontz Angela Anastasakis Jamie Watson Carl Switzer Jeff Croke Cathy Olson (Committee for Community Kate Rogers Engagement) Melody Graeber Chris Middaugh (Planning Commission) Mitch Friedman Christopher Staggs Robert Van Vlack (Transportation Clifford Rone (Budget Committee) Advisory Committee) Darlene Dick Wayne Gross (Parks & Recreation Erin Scheller Advisory Board) • Funding Scenarios Considered 1. Get Worse (no additional resources) ■ 2. Continue to Provide ■ Good Service (requires new resources, $1.00/thousand) 3. Get Better (requires new resources, $1.50/thousand) Questions Considered / Should the city pursue a local option levy with the voters of Tigard? / What should a local option levy be used for in the City of Tigard? / If the city chooses to refer a local option levy to voters, at what rate per thousand should the city consider? Task Force Recommendation / Yes— Levy (unanimous support from task force members) / The top three services Sidewalks Park maintenance Police / Recommended increases between Scenarios 2 and 3 ($1.25 to $1.50) / Mechanism for accountability • Task Force Comments / Why invest? / What on ? / Timing, why now? / Personal reason for supporting a levy and what size • Staff Next Steps and Recommendations / Council may provide direction : Set up individual meetings to gather feedback and input from councilors Staff develops proposed levy packages or not Share levy proposals with council Develop a timeline for referral AIS-3383 7. Business Meeting One Meeting Date: 02/06/2018 Length (in minutes): 45 Minutes Agenda Title: Consideration of Local Option Levy Referral Prepared For: Marty Wine Submitted By: Kelly Burgoyne, Central Services Item Type: Update, Discussion, Direct Meeting Type: Council Staff Business Meeting - Main Public Hearing No Newspaper Legal Ad Required?: Public Hearing Publication Date in Newspaper: Information ISSUE Council will receive alternative levy packages per the council direction from December 12th, 2017. Levy packages are for discussion and consideration of referral of a local option levy to voters. STAFF RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUEST Staff have provided draft levy packages, council is not restricted to these packages alone, and recommends that if a levy package were to move forward that it should: 1) Restore a significant percentage of the cuts proposed for the upcoming fiscal year 2018/2019. 2) Leverage funds to achieve a sustainable levy model that could be renewed with no tax increase for a period of ten years. 3) Consider the will of the Levy and Bond Task Force and the public when deliberating the type of programs to fund. 4) Levy at a rate of$1.00-1.18 per $1,000 assessed value; raising approximately $6 - 7 million in operating funds. Staff recommends that council decide on a levy package in order to allow staff to draft a ballot title for consideration on February 13th & 20th, 2018. Staff recommends if a levy is desired that council refer the levy on the May 2018 ballot. KEY FACTS AND INFORMATION SUMMARY 1) Council created the Levy and Bond Task Force (LBTF) with a unanimous vote in 2017. The LBTF convened in the summer of 2017 and presented a unanimous recommendation to the council on December 12, 2017 to pursue a local option levy above $1.00/1.000. 2) Council directed staff to develop potential levy packages and each councilor has been brief individually on the aspects of the levy packages for consideration during open session. 3) City Management is currently preparing the budget for FY18/19. That budget includes cuts that will be considered by the budget committee this spring. The budget process and calendar has been adapted to allow Council, City Management, and the Budget Committee to respond in a timely manner if a levy is passed in May 2018 and restoring programs becomes a possibility. OTHER ALTERNATIVES Council is not restricted to the provided levy packages or amounts. Council can also decide not to pursue a levy or to delay to future elections. COUNCIL OR TCDA GOALS, POLICIES, MASTER PLANS Levy packages can be crafted to pursue priorities of the council and public while increasing the financial health of the city. DATES OF PREVIOUS CONSIDERATION December 12, 2017 Council received recommendations on levy size, scope and timing from the Levy and Bond Task Force. Fiscal Impact Cost: 0 Budgeted (yes or no): no Where Budgeted (department/program): General Fund Additional Fiscal Notes: If a levy is referred to voters and passed, the city will recognize increased general fund revenues relative to the size of the levy. Staff is recommending that if a levy is referred that it be between $1.00-1.18 per $1,000 of assessed value. A levy in this range would increase the general fund between $6 -7 million. Attachments