Resolution No. 84-29 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF
TIGARD TO EXECUTE AND ENDORSE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES
GOVERNING THE LEAGUE STATUS AS A UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SIMILAR TO OTHER
COOPERATIVE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN WHICH CITIES CREATE AND PARTICIPATE.
1IE EAS the Council haR found that it is necessary and desirable to enuorse
and adopt the agreement proposed by the League of Oregon Cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute and endorse
the agreement with the League of Oregon Cities of which the City of Tigard is
a member, governing the League status as a unit of local government, similar
to other cooperative inter-governmental agencies that cities create and
participate in, all this in the State of Oregon, upon the terms and conditions
as set forth in an agreement entitled "Inter-Governmental Agreement of Oregon
Cities", a copy of which is attached :iereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated
by reference herein. ///���
4� PASSED: This �3,^� day of -, 1984.
Mayor pro tem - City of Tigard
ATTEST:
X,ep.�tycity Recorder - City o agar
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LNTERGOV ERNv,IENTAL AGREEMENT OF OR'1'GON* C 1'1=l:S
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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into tris '3&-Jday of
4frj edgy by each city of the State of Oregon agreeing
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to enter into the same by ordinance or resolution, and every
other city having also so agreed acid be,-,,g collectively re-
ferred to herein as "CITIES", now therefore
RECITALS:
1.— This is an agreement for intergovernmental cooperation
by units of local government under ORS 190.010 to ORS 190.110
inclusive, in performing functions and providing services which
all of the parties have authority to perform and provide.
2. For purposes of this agreement the organization created
by the Cities to perform certain functions and activities here-
in set forth shall be deemed a consolidated department of all
of the Cities who are parties to this ag.rcement to carry the
same out by a combination of methods provided for in ORS
190.020.
This agreement reduces to u,rriting the terms, condi-
tions, purposes and objects of services, functions and activi-
ties of the League of Oregon Cities performed since 1926 as
a cooperative and joint endeavor of Oregon Cities. Nothing
herein is intended to change its status as a political sub-
division of the State of Oregon, and an instrumentality of the
State and its Cities for better administration of public
affairs, and an „r inst t'Limcnt ;I! it % prrt�
mental functions owned and controlled by the Cities of 01"yon.
'I'IIE CITIES OF 0REG0PZ BP.CUMING PARTIES IIERI•:TO AGkE'F
1. ACTIVITIES:
1. To form and continue an organization for the cocpera-
tivc pro��s mon of local governmental services, to Perform
governmental purposes and functions as h;reinafter set forth
under the name of the League of Oregon Cities, hereinafter re-
ferred to as the ''League''
2. The League of Oregon Cities shall have the following,
purposes and functions:
a. To maintain an organization to secure cooperation
among the cities of the state by thorough study of
local problems, and in the application of efficient
methods to local government ;
b. To provide a means whereby officials may interchange
ideas and experiences and obtain expert advice;
C. To collect; compile and distribute to municipal
officials, information about municipal government
and the administraLion of municipal affairs ;
d. To engage in the study and preparation of uniform
ordinances and practices ;
e. To formulate and promote such legislation as will
be beneficial to the cities of the state and the
citizens thereof and to oppose legislation detri-
mental thereto but not to expend monies in favor
of or in opposition to any public measure initiated
by or referred to the people, or for or :is'ainst t'hv
election of any candidate for public tiff ict. ;
f. To provide such services to cities as cities may
authorize and require through the League of Oregon
Cities, including but not limited to assistance in
collective bargaining with employees, i liability,-
casualty, health insurance and other employee bene-
fits,' and the Provision of joint facilities for local
governments with other governmental units acting
singly or cooperatively. To Lhat end the League may
create or participate in appropriate entities and
trusts which are suitable and convenient for carrv-
ing out its purposes;
g. To secure harmony of action among municipalities in
matters that affect the rights and liabilities of
cities;
h. To institute or participate in litigation in the name
of a member city, upon request of such city, or in its
own name for the purpose of securing a determination
relative to the rights and liabilities of cities of
Oregon under any constitutional provision, statute or
ordinance; to appear as Friend of the Court in anv
Court proceeding wherein the rights and liabilities
of cities are affected; to appoint or employ counsel
for the purpose herein mentioned;
i. To adopt and amend, from time to mime, such rules,
regulations, constitution and by-laws are as not in-
consistent with this agreement;
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J 1'o do any and :111 other tt:in s nvci°r,;,✓
for the benefit of the cities of Oregori which the
cities themselves might do singly or in cooperation
iwith other units or agencies of government.
GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL: NiEETINGS:
i . Governance and control of the organization shall be
exercised through its Executive Committee consisting of the
Officers of the League, in the manner provided in the Consti-
talon of the League of Oregon Cities in effect at thc• gime of
the execution of this agreement. The Executive Comr,ittec shall
Possess all powers necessary to carry out the p170vision of
this agreement and the specific purposes and functions set
forth in Section I. ACTIVITIES, including but not limited to,
the power on behalf of the League of Oregon Cities, directly
or through other entities , to rent, lease, purchase, receive
and hold property, both real and personal, and to rent, lease,
mortgage, hypothecate, sell or otherwise dispose of the same.
2. Said Constitution and any rules, regulations and by-
laws not inconsistent with this agreement may be adopted and
amended from time to time as therein provides?_
?. Nce ieigs of the League shall be held as provided in
the Constitution.
III. PROVISION OF FUNDS:
I_ The cities shall provide the revenues for payment of
expenses incurred in the performance of the functions and
d activities of the League by the paymenu of annual fees or
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assessments based upon the populations of the restuective, cities
entering into this agreement, as established by the Executive
committee no later than February 1 of any calendar year. The
assessment is levied for the fiscal year beginning on July 1 ,
in an amount sufficient to finance the expenses of the League
for each year."
2. An annual charge, established by the Executive Committee,
may also be made to separate boards or commissions of any city
also desiring to participate in activities of the League.
3. The Executive Committee may also request voluntary
contributions in addition to the annual fee or assessment for
activities authorized by this agreement.
4. The League may also make such other charges for direct
services furnished to cities or others as the Executive Committee
may approve, including a charge for affiliation other than by
membership.
5. Incidental income from any activity shall be devoted
solely to the governmental purposes of the League and its
member cities. No profit from any activity shall inure to the
benefit of any private person, firm or corporation.
6. No funds shall be expended except upon a vote of the
Executive Committee and in furtherance of the objects and
purposes of the League. All funds, revenues and expenditures
of the League shall be audited at least annually.5
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iV. EXECUTIVE DiRECi'OR-FM111_OYEES:
The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative
officer of the League and be responsible to the Executive Com-
mittee for such duties as may be assigned by it. The League,
through the Executive Director, may employ such other employees
as necessary to carry out the purposes , activities and func-
tions of the League under this agreement. This agreement does
not contemplate the transfer of any personnel.6
V. DURATION-TERM:
The term of this agreement shall be perpetual unless other-
wise limited by city charter. The parties heretoshall have
the right to terminate their participation herein as a party
at any time, by ordinance or resolution forwarded to the Execu-
tive Director. The entire agreement may be terminated at any
time by a tG:o-thirds vote of the cities then participating.s
The agreement may be amended at any time , by agreement with
each city participating by ordinance or resolution in the same
manner as originally entered into.
VI. RIGHTS UPON TERMINATION
Upon termination of the agreement the cities then partici-
pating shall mutually agree upon the division of assets and
liabilities , including accrued personnel benefits. If litiga-
tion becomes necessary then venue shall be established in the
Circuit Court of Multnomah, Marion or Lane County to determine
that transfer or division.p No city shall be liable, upon
termination, for any dues, charges, assessments or other
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and the Year in which such city
the agreement is terminated-
creases to participate or in which
VII. EXECUTION participating city
The resolution or ordinance of each p e original of
agreeing herein
hall be placed on Tile with th g
this agreement.
a municipal corporation
City of Tigard
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( FOOTNOTES:
1. Chapter 243 ORS
2. ORS 731.036(4)
3. ORS 731 .036(5)
4. ORS 190.020(1)(a)
5. ORS 190 .020(1)(b)
6. ORS 190.020(1)(c)
7. ORS 1.90 .020(1)(e)
8. ORS 190.020(1)(f)
9. ORS 190.020(2)
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