Resolution No. 24-03 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON.
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TIGARD LIBRARY MICROGRID PROJECT
TO IMPROVE THE CITY'S RESILIENCE AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND
TO REDUCE MUNICIPAL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
WHEREAS,the Tigard Library Microgrid project meets the City Council's 2023-25 goal to address
climate change by reducing the city's carbon emissions and prioritizing carbon responsibility in City
operations;and
WHEREAS,implementation of this high-visibility project will broaden the public's understanding
of the City's climate work;build awareness of how residents can consider their own emissions
reduction; and enhance the city's resilience by enabling off-grid electricity generation at an important
public building; and
WHEREAS, the project meets objective 3.5 in the city's 2020-25 Strategic Plan by addressing climate
impacts to the maximum extent practicable, especially for those most vulnerable and by preparing
the city's landscapes and public spaces for a changing climate;and
WHEREAS, the project meets the City's Emergency Operations Plan's Plan Development,
Maintenance and Implementation objective 6.6 where it is a priority of the City to fund and maintain
an Emergency Management Operation that ensures the City's ability to respond to and recover from
disasters.
WHEREAS, the project meets multiple Comprehensive Plan goals and policies related to disaster
preparedness,emergency response,energy conservation and pursuit of alternative energy sources.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: the Tigard City Council supports the Library Microgrid project and directs staff to
seek grants,tax credits and partnership agreements to fully fund its construction and operation.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This /6"1 day of)_,4 nu 4 iy 2024.
Council Presi ent-City of Tigard
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City Recorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 24-03
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