Resolution 16-92 TIGARD WATER DISTRICT
RESOLUTION 16-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,COMMITTING TO
WORK WITH THE CITIES OF TIGARD, KING CITY AND DURHAM TO CREATE AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO FORM A JOINT WATER AGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners previously adopted Resolution 13-92 declaring its
intent to explore the optimal means of delivering water service in the territory of the District,
and if appropriate, to effectuate change in the governmental structure of the water service
provider;
WHEREAS, the Cities of Durham, Tigard, and King City and unincorporated area within the
Tigard Water District have met with representatives of the Tigard Water District over the past
year;
WHEREAS, creation of an agency comprised of the three cities is desired by the cities of Tigard,
King City and Durham;
WHEREAS, the cities are willing to accept responsibility for operating the water system and are
committed to a smooth transition so that the joint water agency will be created by July 1993,
or as soon as the process allows.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard Water District Board that:
1 . The Board hereby commits to work with the cities of Tigard, King City and Durham to
prepare an ORS 190 Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement to operate an
intergovernmental water entity serving the three cities and unincorporated areas within the
Tigard Water District boundary.
2. The Board hereby commits to participating in a transition team which will work with the
cities to carry out the plan to create a joint water agency.
3. The Board hereby agrees to negotiate with the cities of Tigard, King City and Durham to
prepare an Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement which provides for the creation of a
governing board which is made up of representatives of the intergovernmental water entity.
4. Further, the Board hereby commits to follow a schedule leading to formation of a joint water
agency by June 30, 1993, or as soon as the process allows. The Board commits suitable
staff and resources as are necessary to accomplish this objective.
Chair of the Bo
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