Resolution No. 86-135 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 86- `3`"
IN THE MATTER OF DEFINING THE ROLE OF T14E TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE AND MODIFYING RESOLUTIONS NO. 83--103 AND 85-15.
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard created an Economic Development Committee in 1983
to assist the City in developing and implementing an economic development
program, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee has followed the direction of the
City Council for the past three years, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee desires to expand its functions
and take a more active role in attracting new businesses to Tigard, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee has proposed a number of
modifications to Resolutions No. 83-103 and 85-15, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated its interest in utilizing the Economic
Development Committee as promoters of Tigard's economic growth.
l� NOW, THEREFORE, BE If RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
1. The composition of the Economic Development Committee established in
Resolution No. 83-103 and 85-15 will remain as original.lj proposed.
2. The Economic Development Committee's original role shall be expanded to
include:
A. The Economic Development Committee shall develop and recommend to the
City Council a philosophy statement and action plan to attract new
businesses to the area.
B. The Economic Development Committee will develop methods and
recommendations to the City Council which serve to enhance the
existing business climate in Tigard.
C. The Economic Development Committee shall facilitate cooperation with
neighboring communities on the issues of
1 j economic development coordination
2) transportation and planning coordination
D. The Economic Development Committee shall act as Ambassadors to the
business community and promote doing business in Tigard.
E. The Economic Development Committee will participate in efforts to
revitalize the City Center.
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F. The Economic. Development Committee shall assist the Community
Development staff in the development of the Tigard Triangle plan
G. The Economic Development Committee shall continually monitor the
inventory of the remaining buildable commercial and industrial land
in Tigard and provide recommendations to the City Council and Planning
Commission.
Whenever a proposal for increasing or reducing the inventory is
presented, the Economic Development Committee shall suggest the
initiation of the review of areas which have the potential for
rezoning to commercial or industrial where appropriate.
PASSED: This day of G-Pc� 1986.
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ATTEST:
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