Resolution No. 23-03 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL RAISE GRANT FUNDING FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE ONE OF THE SW 721''D AVE CORRIDOR IN THE
TIGARD TRIANGLE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard's Tigard Triangle TIF District Plan goals include the creation of a safe and
effective multimodal transportation network to support multimodal access, mixed-use development, and
pedestrian-oriented development;and
WHEREAS,the City of Tigard's 2040 Transportation System Plan (TSP) envisions a transportation system that
advances Tigard's Strategic Vision to be an equitable community that is accessible, walkable, and healthy for
everyone;and
WHEREAS,the 72nd Ave Transportation Study(2020)recognizes the need for capital improvements on SW 72nd
to achieve the Tigard Triangle vision of becoming a highly walkable,pedestrian-oriented,mixed-use district;and
WHEREAS,the 72nd Ave Transportation Study (2020)recommends a new roadway concept that will transform
the busy arterial into an attractive,multimodal street for all users;and
WHEREAS, the RAISE program is a federal funding program within the Federal Highway Administration
designed to support transportation infrastructure projects that will improve: safety; environmental
sustainability;quality of life;mobility and community connectivity;economic competitiveness and opportunity
including tourism;state of good repair;partnership and collaboration;and innovation; and
WHEREAS, the SW 72nd Corridor Plan completed in 2020 envisions two phases of construction with the
first phase rebuilding the section between SW Dartmouth and Pacific Highway and the second phase
rebuilding the section between SW Dartmouth and SW Hunziker;and
WHEREAS, Community Development and Public Works staff recommend submitting a grant application
for Phase 1 improvements.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Tigard Council that
SECTION 1: Council approves submittal of a 2023 Federal Department of Transportation(DOT)RAISE
grant application to fund the design and construction of Phase One of the SW 72nd Ave
Corridor Plan in the Tigard Triangle.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This a l `t day of Fe k r att Yy ,2023.
Mayor—City of Tigard
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ATTEST:
Citi-Recorder—City of Tigard
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