Resolution No. 19-35 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 19-3>
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TO CONDUCT A
BUILDABLE LANDS INVENTORY AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS IN SUPPORT
OF THE TIGARD EMPLOYMENT LANDS TOMORROW PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Department of Land Conservation and Development periodically offers Technical Assistance
grants to communities undertaking comprehensive planning work;and
WHEREAS,a primary goal of these grants is to support economic development activities in cities throughout
the state;and
WHEREAS,the city last completed an Economic Opportunities Analysis 2011;and
WHEREAS, there have been fundamental changes in the economy and employment that have reshaped the
way that commercial,industrial,and office space is likely to be developed and used;and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Corridor light rail project is likely to reduce the limited supply of industrial
employment lands in the city;and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to assess the potential for including employment lands in future urban
expansions;and
WHEREAS,the Council desires to develop a future vision for its economic development program;and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to ensure that Tigard remains regionally and nationally competitive for
efficient and sustainable economic development opportunities;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Council approves submittal of an application for a 2019-2021 Technical Assistance grant
from DLCD.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED: This-�day oft �e� 19.
May? -,7 of Tigard
ATTEST
City Recorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 19-25
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