Resolution No. 20-22 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 20- -22
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE DECEMBER 2019 SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR STEERING
COMMITTEE DECISION TO LOCATE THE MINIMUM OPERABLE SEGMENT (MOS)TERMINUS
AT UPPER BOONES FERRY ROAD AND REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF TIGARD'S ROLE IN
FUTURE DECISIONS RELATED TO TIRE MOS OPTION
WHEREAS,in November 2018, the City of Tigard and TriMet signed the Memorandum of Understanding
Regarding Construction of the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Project in Tigard City Limits ("MOU'�;and
WHEREAS, the MOU demonstrates a commitment of the parties to collaborate on important Tigard-based
project decisions to ensure that the Southwest Corridor Light Rail Transit Project("SWC Project"or"Project')
addresses regional transportation needs while furthering City of Tigard land use and transportation objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the location of the terminus station in Tigard, should the Project elect to construct an MOS
option,is critical to the realization of Tigard's land use and transportation objectives; and
WHEREAS,the executed MOU states that"if the Project does not terminate at Bridgeport in Tualatin, Tigard and TriMet
will recommend to the Steering Committee three light rail stations will be located in the City of Tigard as follows: (1)one serving the
northern portion of the Tigard Triangle;(2)one serving the southern portion of the Tigard Triangle;and(3)one serving downtown
Tigard With regard to the downtown serving station, TriMet and Tigard will work jointly to agree to the design and location of an
MOS station prior to Steering Committee action in advance of the FEIS publication."
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee acted in December 2019, without a recommendation from the City of
Tigard, to designate Upper Boones Ferry Road as the Minimum Operable Segment(MOS);and
WHEREAS,TriMet and Tigard did not work jointly to agree on the design and location of a downtown MOS
station prior to the December 2019 Steering Committee decision;and
WHEREAS, the SWC Project has not yet secured funding to construct the full Project to Bridgeport
Village; and
WHEREAS, Project variables could still cause the Steering Committee to revisit its December 2019 decision
to locate the MOS terminus at Upper Boones Ferry Road.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council ratifies the SWC Steering Committee decision to locate the SWC
Minimum Operable Segment (MOS) at Upper Boones Ferry Road. The Council shall inke no
other action related to the Steering Committee Decision.
SECTION 2: Should Project variables cause the MOS terminus decision be reconsidered, the Tigard City
Council reaffirms its position from the MOU that it shall, along with TriMet, make
recommendations to the Steering Committee on the number and location of stations in
Tigard.
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SECTION 3: Should project variables cause the MOS terminus decision be reconsidered, the Tigard City
Council reaffirms its position from the MOU that TriMet and Tigard must jointly agree on
the design and location of a station to serve downtown Tigard.
SECTION 4: This resolution will only take effect if the SWC Project is redefined to terminate at a location
other than Bridgeport Village. This resolution will remain in effect until a Full Funding Grant
Agreement is secured for the SWC Project, at which time this resolution will automatically
terminate.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This J �` day of2V 202
Mayor-City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder-City of Tigard
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