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Cityscape 2006-03 CAPE Tigard's Official Newsletter March 2006 www.tigard-or.gov Volume XXIV No. 3 Mayor's corner Tigard City Council Goals — 2006 The City of Tigard has seen a huge The Tigard City Council approved these goals for 2006 at their January transition in the past two decades,going from 24, 2006 Council meeting: a small town of 14,000 in 1980 to 45,000 Continuation of 2005 Tigard City Council Goals today. This has created a profound change in the quality of life in our community. With Revise City of Tigard Comprehensive Plan careful planning we have preserved our Complete draft by year end existing,traditional low-density neighborhoods Implement Downtown Plan while still meeting regional land use planning implement catalyst projects including: goals,but despite our best efforts the rapid • Improvements to Burnham Street growth of our area has impacted the quality • Identify and purchase land for a Downtown public gathering place of life enjoyed by those who have lived here • Work to assure passage of the Urban Renewal Plan Ballot 20 years or more. Increased housing needs measure and lack of additional land has led to develop- • Identify and make changes to the Tigard Development Code ment on smaller lots and properties previ- needed to implement the Downtown Plan(e.g., zoning overlays, ously considered too difficult to develop. This design standards) has led to growing concern about the impact Improve 99W Corridor these developments have on an ever-more • Complete Transportation Growth Management(TGM) fragile natural environment and rapid loss of Corridor Study open space we had taken for granted at a • Continue Greenburg Road intersection project time not long ago when there were still cows • Continue Hall Boulevard intersection project and horses living among us. At the same time Other Important Goals for 2006 land prices have skyrocketed. Limited local Improve Communication and Relationship with Citizens budgets have prevented the city from . Implement the new neighborhood program throughout the City preserving significant portions of what open . Conduct a city-wide scientific survey/report card on City space is left,leaving Tigard today with about services eight acres of parks per thousand residents, instead of the 11 acres desired. We need to • Connect Council with students in schools support the concept of the urban growth Consider Opportunities for Major Greenspaces Purchases boundary and the prevention of urban sprawl Purchase first-refusal options to preserve rural areas and agricultural land. Explore School District property exchange But it is my belief that some regional planning • Clarify City's Position on the Provision of Urban Services to goals have led to unforeseen and undesirable Unincorporated Areas and in the Best the Interests of the results and need to be reviewed to respond Citizens of Tigard to what's actually transpired. Metro is in the aSecure Long-Range Water Source(s) process of giving our regional planning goals 0 Stabilize Financial Picture a"Big Look." Hopefully the Look will lead to • Review Financial Strategy Task Force recommendations necessary policy changes. • Take appropriate action to control costs Look for feature articles on each of these goals in future issues of Cityscape. Quarterly updates are also posted on the city's web site at d-or. www.ti anov. Craig E. Dirksen, Mayor g g TIGARD CITY COUNCIL: MAYOR CRAIG DIRKSEN, SALLY HARDING, SYDNEY SHERWOOD, NICK WILSON, TOM WOODRUFF City of • • It's Your Tigard = Get Involved! Be a part of the decision making process and learn more about programs. Agendas are available at www.tigard-orgov under the Events Calendar link. No web access? Contact the person noted under each board or committee. City Council Library Board Planning Commission Town Hall Library Conference Room 6:30 p.m. - 2nd, 3`d, and 41 Tuesdays 7 p.m. - 2nd Thursday Recruiting To Fill Let your voice be heard—2n'and A seven member citizen board that Voting Member a n d 4`'Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.- an opportu- advises the Council regarding library nity to speak to Council for two minutes policies,budget,facilities and other Alternate Va c a n c I e s on any item not on the agenda. Cathy needs. Connie Martin,Senior Adminis- The City of Tigard Planning Com- Wheatley, City Recorder, trative Specialist, 503-718-2512. mission is recruiting to fill one Commis- 503-718-2410. Committee for Citizen sioner and one alternate position.The Planning Commission Involvement Planning Commission generally meets at Town Hall 7 P.M. -3'Thursday 7:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m. - V and 3'Mondays A newly expanded committee that Tigard City Hall. The Planning Commis- A nine member citizen committee reviews and evaluates public involve- sion alternate attends and contributes that conducts public hearings on land ment and communication plans prima- during regularly scheduled meetings but use issues and development applica- rily for city land use and development does not participate in voting. tions. Dick Bewersdorff,Planning programs. Duane Roberts,Planner, Individuals interested in being Manager, 503-718-2432. 503-718-2444. considered for the Planning Commission Park and Recreation Advisory vacancies need to fill out a Citizen Board Tree Board Committee Interest application and Library Conference Room Tigard Water Bldg.Auditorium return it to City Hall by 5 p.m. on 7 p.m. - 2 Monday d 6:30 p.m.- 2nd Monday Monday,March 20. CCI applications are A seven member citizen board that The Tree Board's mission is to available on line at tigard-or.gov or at advises the Council on park and recre- develop and administer a comprehen- the CityHall lobby, 13125 SW Hall Blvd. ation policies,facilities,programs and sive program for the management, For more information about these maintenance,removal,replacement and vacancies and Planning Commission budgets. Daniel Plaza,Parks&Facilities Division Manager, 503-718-2590. protection of trees on public property. activities,contact Dick Bewersdorff at Matt Stine, CityForester, 503-718-2589. 503-718-2432 or dick@tigard-or.gov. Intergovernmental Water Board CPO 4B-C.F.Tigard Elementary Tigard Water Bldg.Auditorium 7 P.M. - V Thursday Tigard City Council 5:30 P.M. - 21 Wednesday A five member board,established CPO 4M -Metzger Park Hall meetings a i r through an agreement between Tigard, 7 P.M. -4"'Wednesday Live on the 2nd and 4th Durham,King City and the Tigard Water Membership is open to all residents Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. District,which makes recommendations and property owners within the CPO 4B Replays every Sunday at 12 p.m., on water-related issues. Greer Gaston, or CPO 4M boundaries. Map and Monday at 7 a.m.,Thursday at 2:30 a.m. Confidential Executive Assistant, agendas are available at the Washington and 11 p.m.,Friday at 7:30 p.m., 503-718-2595. County Citizens Participation Organiza- Saturday at 4 p.m. All programs air on tion link on the city's web site. Contact Channel 28. Patt Opdyke, 503-725-2117. Page 2 Cityscape Editor - Liz Newton Layout Design - Jill Byars CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Streetscape City Affordable Housing Program Enhancement in Tenth Anniversary of Low Income Housing Tax Exemption Downtown This year marks the tenth anniversary of the City of Tigard's Nonprofit Corpo- ration Low Income Housing Exemption. The original and still operative rationale for Steps are being made in the effort the exemption is that property taxes add to the cost of providing low income to enhance the image of downtown housing and are passed on to tenants in the form of higher rents. As annually streets as city staff and the citizen certified to the city,the tax exemption allows the owners of targeted low-income Streetscape Working Group with housing to reduce rents. To qualify for the exemption,in addition to the city support of a consultant design team process,the non-profit housing provider must make continue work on a Downtown separate application to overlapping jurisdictions that GaN. Streetscape Design Plan. represent a minimum of 51%of the taxes levied on the The Streetscape Working Group property in question. Currently,three Tigard-area initiated the process of defining design projects receive the exemption. themes for downtown streets by The argument related to why the exemption is classifying the streets by type(based on equitable to local taxpayers is research suggesting that their unique function and features)and stable,working families,in housing with rents they can identifying desired design characteristics afford,and where educational and crime prevention appropriate to each type of street. programs are operated, lower costs for other tax sup- ' These distinct qualities will serve as the ported community functions,such as schools and police. general principles used to shape design According to Susan Stark Haydon,Tigard-Tualatin School District Community details for specific streets.As part of this Relations Director, "the tax exempt housing projects[in Tigard]provide great streetscape project, the group will also support for our students,through their homework help,summer programs, and develop designs for downtown gate- connections they make with our schools." ways,public spaces and railroad cross- During the ten years since the enactment of tax exemption,Tigard has put into rags. place other important measures intended to support the provision of affordable Contact Denver Igarta,Associate housing in the community. In 1998,the city changed the Community Development Planner, at 503-718-2429 or Code to allow adjustments to parking requirements for projects serving special denver@tigard-orgov for more resident populations,including affordable housing projects. The rationale for the information or for specific dates,times affordable housing adjustment was a local study showing that low-income house- and locations of public events. Please holds typically own fewer cars and use transit more than the general population. A visit the project web site at year later,Tigard implemented a Residential Property Maintenance Code intended www.tigard-or.gov/downtown/ to insure continued safe and sanitary housing within the community. In 2000,the streetscape. city established the Enhanced Safety Program(ESP),a three-phase program de- signed to reduce crime and increase the livability of rental properties. In 2002, Library Accepts Debit Council established a budget set-aside to offset fees and charges imposed on and Credit Cards affordable housing development and rehabilitation. The current year fund amount is $10,000. In response to public requests,the In addition to the five measures just highlighted,the city continues to look for Tigard Library can now accept debit and grant opportunities to fund needed public improvements serving low income credit cards for certain payments. Fines, neighborhoods and housing projects. During the period 1995-2005,the city lost book charges and computer print- applied for and received a combined $850,000 in competitive grant funds to outs can be paid by Visa or MasterCard. improve roads,sidewalks,and storm drainage serving low income housing projects The Library is unable and neighborhoods. to give cash back and *. The Tigard tax exemption and other city initiatives are part of a community- cannot accept cards wide strategy to encourage affordable housing. The strategy reflects the city's for Friends of the commitment to maintaining a variety of housing choices,including housing afford- Library book sales. able to community residents at the lower end of the economic spectrum. March 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 3 JA City of Tigard Shelf 74K LmIfe News from the Tigard Library LUbrary events calendar Stepping Back: A Look at Local March 1 11 a.m.-Noon Stepping Back: The First Claims History The First Claims —Houghton Rm March 1, 11 a.m.to Noon March 1,8, 15,22,29 6-7:30 p.m. Dogs&Tales(Reg.req'd,new readers- Discover the first Grade 5)—Puett Rm pioneers to live in this f March 2 Read Across America Day(all ages)—Puett Rm 41t March 2 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Surfing the Web for Fun area and why they invited March 4 10 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Basic Computer Skills the Tigards to settle here. A March 4 12:30 p.m. Computer Class: Intro to Windows OS March 4, 11, 18,25 10 a.m.-4 p.m. AARP Tax Help(Appt req'd)—Conf.Rm Read Across America Day March 4, 11, 18,25 1-3 p.m. Chess Group(ages 8 and up)—Puett Rm March 2, all day March 7 7-8 p.m. Super Tuesday: Musical Journey through the Ages(all ages)—Comm.Rm Join kids across the country in March 9 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Library Council(Grades 6-12)—Puett Rm celebrating Dr.Seuss'birthday! March 9 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Intro to MS Word Stop by the Children's March 11 10 a.m.-Noon Open Computer Lab Room for games,crafts, March 13,20, 27 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(0-6 years)—Puett Rm treats and stories through- March 14,21, 28 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(0-6 years)—Puett Rm out the day. March 15 2:30-4:30 p.m. Budd a Resume Workshop(Reg.req'd) —Comm. Rm Super Tuesdays: Musical March 15,22, 29 10:30-11:15 a.m. Storytime Adventures(0-6 years)—Puett Rm March 16 5:30-8 p.m. Teen Movie Night(Grades 6-12 only) Journey through the Ages —Comm. Rm March 7, 7 to 8 p.m. March 16 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: Email for Beginners Musicians Laila and Yohatnles March 16 7-7:30 p.m. Spanish Storytime(all ages)—Puett Rm Murphy will take participants on an March 18 10:30 a.m.-Noon Computer Class: Internet for Beginners interactive,toe-tapping adventure from March 22 7 p.m. Book Discussion Group—Houghton Rm medieval times all the way March 23 4:30-5:30 p.m. YA Book-Discussion Group—Puett Rm March 23 6:30-8 p.m. Computer Class: How to do Research on the through the jazz era. Made Web possible by The Ready to Read March 25 10 a.m.-Noon Open Computer Lab Grant fund. March 28 7-7:30 p.m. Pajama Storytime(all ages)—Puett Rm All library programs are free. For more information about programs, Build a Resume Workshop visit our web site at www.ci.tigard.or.us/librag. March 15, 2:30 to 4:30 P.M. Some library programs require registration. To register, please call 503-684-6337. Learn how to target your resume to specific jobs using different formats,and You're cordially invited to display your art at the library! how to show your skills in a way that The Tigard Public Library welcomes exhibits and displays. Exhibits and displays makes your resume stand out. Attend- in the library offer a means for public expression by individuals and groups ees who wish to update or create a in the community as well as enrich the library by allowing it to serve resume will have access to the library in a community forum role.Visit www.tigard-orgov/library/ computer lab in the second part of the programs-events/art display if you are interested in display seminar. This is the first of a series of spaces at the Tigard Public Library. three workshops on job searching For additional information or questions,contact Ann-Marie topics. Please call 503-684-6537 to Anderson at 503-684-6537 or annmarie@tigard-or.gov. register. Page 4 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter Dogs & Tales Upcoming Young Adult Book Teen Movie Night March 1,8, 15, 22, 29, 6 to 7:30 P.M. Discussion Group Meetings March 16, 5:30 to 8 p.m. New readers-Grade 5 Puett Room 4: 30- 5:30 p.m. Community Room Could your child use a helping paw Here are the upcoming books we Bring your friends to the library, with reading? Reading aloud to a dog will be reading and talking about: and enjoy a movie and popcorn. The creates a relaxed,non-judgmental • March 23-Lost Years of Merlin by March movie will be Howl's Moving environment that helps children de- T.A. Barron Castle,which is based on the fantasy velop their reading skills and builds • April 13 -Stuck in Neutral by Terry novel written by Diana Wynne Jones. confidence. Our visiting dog and owner Trueman This program is for teens in grades 6-12 teams are volunteers certified in pet- . May 25 - Burger only assisted therapy. To register call 503- Wuss by M.T.Ander- Hora de Cuentos para la Familia 684-6537 and ask for the Children's son 16 de marzo, 7 a 7:30 P.M. reference desk. Registration is required. Se presentargn cuentos,canciones y rimas para ninos de todas las edades y AARP Tax Help sus familias. Saturdays through April 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spanish Story Time Volunteers from the AARP Tax Help Program will offer hourly sessions to assist March 16, 7 to 7:30 p.m. low income and/or elderly citizens. Please bring last year's tax returns and have Stories,songs and rhymes in Spanish your records organized. Call 503-684-6537 to set up an appointment. for families with children of all ages. Volunteers - Time for Tigard_ Support Tigard's Parks and Natural Areas Tree for All - VOLUNTEER! - Community Stream Planting Challenge Tigard has several outdoor volunteer opportunities March 4, 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. available in 2006. Families,friends,and community organiza- Hiteon Creek in Englewood Park tions are invited to participate. Join the fun as hundreds of volunteers plant thousands of Community Tree Planting Challenge-The goal is to trees and shrubs along local creeks and wetlands on Saturday, plant 1000 trees and shrubs along Hiteon Creek in Englewood March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Park. See the Tree for All article for details. Two million trees will be planted in 20 years within the SOLV IT(Earth Day 2006)-Come to Dairy Dell Creek Tualatin River Watershed as part of the Healthy Streams Plan. on Saturday,April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to plant 500 Streams lined with native vegetation provide cleaner, cooler native trees and shrubs. water,better flood management,and fish and wildlife habitat. Down by the Riverside-Meet It's good for the water and fish,and it's at Cook Park for planting,weeding, ? � good for people and our community,too! 1 cleanup,and repair activities on Satur- Tree for All is a partnership of the day,May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cities within the Tualatin River Water- Derry Dell Creek Native Area Maintenance—Come shed,Clean Water Services,SOLV, r't-".veout to this September event to remove non-native vegetation, Friends of Trees and volunteers like conduct weeding activities,and reinforce mulch rings.Date you! and time to be announced later. SOLV is coordinating volun- TreAll Washington County Clean and Green- Install native teers.To find the site nearest you, trees and shrubs along a 300 foot section of Derry Dell Creek contact Monica at 503-844-9571 ext. Community Scream Planting Challenge upstream of 115th Avenue in October. Date and time to be 317 or monica@solv.org, or click on "to volunteer" at announced later. www.solv.org. For more information about these events or other volunteer opportunities please contact Carla Staedter,Volun- teer Coordinator, at 503-718-2788 or carla@tigard-or.gov. March 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 5 City of Tigard Downtown Implementation Strategy if Park Reservations Implementation of the Downtown Plan is moving forward with Council ap- Interested in having an event in the proval of the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan(TDIP)on September 27.The park this summer? Park shelters can be Downtown Improvement Plan envisions an"Urban Village"with an active Main reserved from March 27 through Street, public plazas and park space where people can gather for events, and a mix October 11, and reservations are of development including new housing. accepted up to one-year in advance. In response,Planning staff is developing a Downtown Implementation Strategy Shelters can be reserved online at as a roadmap to carrying out the Downtown Improvement Plan. Once completed, www.tigard-orgov/community/parks/ it will help guide the City's efforts,prioritize Capital Improvement Projects,and online park reservations.asp, or by create a positive investment environment in the Central Business District. calling the parks reservation desk at On December 13,the Council gave its approval to the Urban Renewal Plan for 503-639-4171, ext. the City Center and referred the Urban Renewal Plan to the voters. If the voters 1799. Sports field approve the Plan, Tax Increment Financing can be used to finance projects in the reservations are urban renewal area. If the Ballot Measure passes,increased tax revenues from new only accepted development would be used to fund public improvements in the urban renewal through the parks reservation desk. area. Payment is required at the time you This year, staff has made a place your reservation. For more more deliberate effort to �'` ^w^�-� .r -�— information,visit the city's web site or contact the parks reservation desk. identify just how public im- provements can contribute to v ` c i stimulating new development in p , "Anything can b e the downtown area. As part of the city's budget process for the _ made Into a work of next fiscal year,staff will be a r t b a child" presenting the Strategy to the 1 y Center City Advisory Committee Have you ever wondered what to (CCAC)on January 26 and February 23, and the City Council on February 21. do with all those loose parts you find in If you would like more information,please contact Phil Nachbar,Senior Planner the house after Spring Cleaning? Well, at 503-718-2557 or phil@tigard-orgov. Tigard Public Library's Youth Services department WANTS THEM! Keep Fire Hydrants & Water Meters Clear Yes folks it's true,we use these items through out the year in our The city asks all residents to ensure that there is adequate access to fire children's programming. So if you're hydrants and water meters located on their property. In the event of a fire, it is looking for a home for your old ribbons, crucial that emergency responders are able to identify and access fire hydrants. buttons,pinecones,baby food jars with Easy access to your water meter enables city staff to perform repairs, provide lids,baskets,polished rocks,small boxes routine maintenance,and read meters in a quick and efficient manner. shells, or other items, please give Terri Many hydrants and water meters throughout the community are obscured or a call at 503-684-6537, ext. 2523. are difficult to get to because of over-grown vegetation,fencing, landscape walls,and other obstacles.A minimum clearance of three- feet is required around fire hydrants to allow fire personnel to connect hoses and operate hydrant valves.A minimum clearance of 7. two-feet is required around water meter boxes and there must be a clear, direct path from the street to the meter. The responsibility of maintaining the areas near hydrants and �(♦ water meters is that of the property owner, so please check to see that your water meter and neighborhood fire hydrant are accessible to your service providers.For �I more information,contact Sam Morrison,Water Construction Supervisor,at 503- 718-2600 or samm@tigard-orgov. Page 6 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 CITYSCAPE Cityscape Newsletter & Household Water Leaks Capital Improvement Undetected water leaks can be costly.If you suspect you may have a leak,take Program Update f o r note of the following suggestions to help identify the problem: Fiscal Year 2006-07 • Test your toilet for leaks by dropping a little food coloring in the tank. Wait about 10 minutes without flushing. If color appears in the bowl,you have a The public comment period in the leak. formulation of the Fiscal Year 2006-07 • Watch to make sure your toilet flapper closes properly after flushing. CIP(Capital Improvement Program) • Inspect faucets and showerheads.If you notice any dripping,inspect faucet and ended on Friday,January 27.The annual showerhead washers for wear.Replace any washers that are worn or damaged. CIP includes improvements to city A little drip can waste many gallons each day. streets, storm drainage,sanitary sewer, water,parks and other city facilities.The • Check your water heater. If you discover a leak,your water heater's pressure draft project list for other 2006-oil includes valve may be stuck. This valve is most often found near a multitude of projects with strong the top of the tank,and is usually a large brass fitting emphasis on improvements to the threaded to the tank. If the valve is not working Tigard downtown area,identification of properly,water will be dripping down the side feasible solutions to traffic congestion on of the tank. I i Highway 99W,continuation of an • Search for moist spots around inside and outside *..• extensive street maintenance program, plumbing. ` — ' and purchase of land for open space For more information on water conservation, and parks. contact Corianne Hart,Water Conservation Program Two public meetings were con- Coordinator, at 503-718-2599 or corianne@tigard-orgov. ducted during the comment period to obtain citizen input on the draft project list.The Planning Commission will have Irrigation Systems and Water Quality an opportunity for comment at its Although irrigation systems make watering lawns and gardens more energy, meeting on March 6.City Council cost and time efficient,they provide potential connections in which contaminants discussion and input is scheduled for the such as animal waste,fertilizers,herbicides and pesticides can be siphoned,or Council workshop meeting on March 21. backflow,into the drinking water supply. Citizens will have further opportuni- The reversal of water flow in the water system,when negative pressure occurs ties for comment in the process leading within the distribution main lines,is called backflow. Backflow can occur during to adoption of the CIP projects for next water line flushing,fire fighting,or breaks in water mains.Without a proper fiscal year.The Planning Commission is backflow prevention device,water can be siphoned into the water distribution scheduled to conduct a public hearing system,potentially polluting or contaminating the water supply. on Monday,May 15.City Council will To protect water quality, the City of Tigard requires all irrigation systems be likewise conduct a public hearing on equipped with an approved backflow prevention assembly.The device must be Tuesday,June 13 as part of the CIP tested when installed,if moved or repaired,or on an annual basis.Irrigation systems adoption process.If approved,the FY not protected by an approved assembly present a potential health hazard to your 2006-07 Capital Improvement Program household,neighbors and community. becomes effective July 1, 2006. Remember everyone uses water,whether it's for drinking, cooking, cleaning or For the complete CIP formulation bathing and it is everyone's responsibility to help protect and ensure the safety and process,milestones and tentative quality of the drinking water we use. schedules,please visit www.tigard- For more information on backflow prevention,visit the city's web site at orgov or contact Vannie Nguyen, Engineering Manager, at 503-718-2460 www.tigard-orgov/city hall/departments/water/cross connection.asp, or or vannie@tigard-orgov. contact Hung Nguyen,Backflow Prevention Coordinator,at 503-718-2603 or bung@tigard-or.gov. March 2006 www.tigard-or.gov 503-639-4171 Page 7 City of Tigard PRESORTED STANDARD 4 44 13125 SW Hall Blvd. U.S.POSTAGE PAID Tigard, OR 97223 PORTLAND,OR 503-639-4171 PERMIT 2528 POSTAL CUSTOMER It Happens Only Once A Year! The Tigard Police Department operates a seven week on June 7.To date, 250 community members have partici- Citizen's Police Academy once a year.The Department is pated in this popular program. presently recruiting interested persons who want to learn about Academy graduates leave with increased knowledge their police department for the upcoming academy beginning and enthusiasm to share the newly learned knowledge with April 26, 2006. their family,friends and neighbors.Further,some Citizens The academy is conducted on seven consecutive Wednes- Police Academy graduates pursue volunteer efforts that day evenings from 7 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. at Tigard City Hall, 13125 closely match their interests. Other graduates may expand SW Hall Blvd. on their interests in law enforcement. The purpose of the academy is to create better understand- If you are interested and able to commit to attending ing and communication between citizens and police through most,if not all of the sessions,you are encouraged to apply. education.The intent is not to produce citizens trained in law A criminal history background check will be conducted to enforcement,but to help citizens better understand their city's determine eligibility.Apply early as enrollment is limited to police department.When the community knows and under- 20 participants.Application deadline is April 7. stands the limitations and abilities of law enforcement,the police You can find an application online by visiting our can then better serve the community. website http.//www.tigard-orgov/police/ The academy subject matter covers a wide range of law community-policing/police academy.asp. enforcement topics such as investigations,patrol,training, Completed applications can be returned in person to budget,community policing,gangs,narcotics and firearms.The the Tigard Police Department, faxed to 503-718-2645 or classes are conducted by members of the Tigard Police Depart- mailed.For more information,please call 503-718-2561 ment.A graduation will conclude the academy's seventh week during normal business hours. For further information, call 503-639-4171 or visit the city's web site at www.tigard-orgov.