Resolution No. 84-58 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 84- ,5 d
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 1984, IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE-WIDE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING
TO THE REGISTERED QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF TIGARD THE QUESTION OF
ESTABLISHING A NEW TAX BASE; CALLING THE ELECTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY
RECORDER TO DO CERTAIN ACTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the State Constitution, Art. XI, Section 11 authorizes a new tax base
to be established by a majority of the voters at a primary or general
election; and
WHEREAS, State-wide Ballot Measure No. 2 authorizes a new tax base to be
established by a majority vote of a majority of the qualified votes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council intends this ballot measure to be effective under
both the Constitution and State-wide Ballot Measure No. 2 whichever is deemed
to be in effect; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that a new tax base should be
established to permit the City to operate at a level necessary to meet the
needs of the Tigard residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the population has grown from 15,200
people in 1980 to an estimated 20,000 in 1984; and
WHEREAS, the current tax base of $745,965 has been in effect since 1980 and
service needs have exceeded revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the view that the present tax base is
inadequate and that a new tax base of $1,150,000.00 should be established; and
WHEREAS, this matter came before the Tigard City Council at its August 20,
1984 special meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
Section 1. The ballot title, question and explanation incorporated
In this resolution is hereby approved by this Council and is referred to the
qualified voters of the City of Tigard for their approval or rejection at the
November 6, 1984 General Election.
Section 2. An election is hereby called to be held in the City of
Tigard, November 6, 1984, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 P.M. Pacific
Time at the polling places designated in Exhibit A for the purpose of
submitting to the registered, qualified voters of the City of Tigard the
measure set forth in this resolution.
Section 3. The City Recorder is hereby authorized and directed to
{ certify in the manner provided by law to the Director of Records and Elections
of Washington County, Oregon, the foregoing measure for inclusion as a part of
the regular ballot to be prepared by the Director for voting at all precincts
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within the City of Tigard, as set forth in Exhibit A at the General Election
of November 6, 1984.
Section 4. The Tigard City Recorder shall undertake all necessary
acts to facilitate the inclusion of the measure on the November 6, 1984
General Election ballot for the approval or rejection by the qualified voters
of the City of Tigard, and is further directed to give notice of the election
and proposals in the following manner:
a. By posting notices of election, one at each of the designated
polling places in each of the precincts in the City, in a public
place exposed to public view, and at the front door of City Hall,
and also exposed to public view, not less than fifteen (15) days
prior to the date of the election; and also
b. By publication in the Tigard Times once a *geek for two
consecutive weeks, the first such publication to be not less than
ten (10) days prior to the date of the General Election.
The City Recorder shall cause to have filed affidavits of posting and
publication.
#51 CITY OF TIGARD TAX BASE
QUESTION: SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED A NEW TAX BASE OF $1,150,000.00?
EXPLANATION: The current tax base has been in effect since 1980. In that
time the City's population has increased from 15,200 to an estimated 20,000.
The need for services hae exceeded revenues. The current tax base is
$745,965. This measure allows a new tax base of $1,150,000.00. It would
remain in effect as provided by the constitution.
Ser-ice level cuts and layoffs have occurred. Police have not added staff for
five years. Emergency response times have increased. Library hours have been
cut. County library funds end this year. Park maintenance is limited.
Senior Center funds have been eliminated.
State Ballot Measure #2, the proposed 1 1/2% property tax limit, is also on
this ballot. If approved it allows voters to authorize a local tax base
Increase. City Measure #51 authorizes the new local tax base, beginning with
fiscal year 1985-86.
PASSED: This ?-7'- day of Lz .s Z� , 1984.
,,-.ayor - City of Tigard
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ATTEST:
Deputy City Recorder - C ty of Tigard
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EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF REGULAR ELECTION
CITY OF TIGARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of T4_gard will hold a regular election on
Tuesday, November 6, 1984 between the hours o- 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Pacific
Time, at the following places:
PRECINCT NO. POLLING PLACE
30 Tigard Community Center - 12645 SW Ash
31 Charles F. Tigard Grade School - 12985 SW Grant
32 Charles F. Tigard Grade School - 12985 SW Grant
33 Fowler Junior High School - 10865 SW Walnut
34 Templetor Grade School - 9500 SW Murdock
35 Phil Lewis Grade School - 12615 SW 72nd
40 Twality Junior High School - 14650 SW 97th
41 Summerfield Club House - 11203 SW Summerfield Dr
46 Progress Bible Church - 12930 SW Schools Ferry Rd
180 Summerfield Club House - 11203 SW Summerfield Dr
194 Tigard Community Center - 12645 SW Ash
195 USA Durham Facility - 16580 SW 85th Ave.
#51 CITY OF TIGARD TAX BASE
QUESTION: SHALL THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED A NEW TAX BASE OF $1,150,000.00?
L EXPLANATION: The current tax base has been in effect since 1980. In that
time the City's population has increased from 15,200 to an estimated 20,000.
The need for services has exceeded revenues. The current tax base is
$745,965. This measure allows a new tax base of $1,150,000.00. It would
remain in effect as provided by the constitution.
Service level cuts and layoffs have occurred. Police have not added staff for
five years. Emergency response times have increased. Library hours have been
cut. County library funds end this year. Park maintenance is limited.
Senior Center funds have been eliminated.
State Ballot Measure #2, the proposed 1 1/27 property tax limit, is also on
this ballot. If approved it allows voters to authorize a local tax base
increase. City Measure #51 authorizes the new local tax base, beginning with
fiscal year 1985-86.
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R. Wilson, Deputy City Recorder