Resolution No. 87-43 �
CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 87-
IN THE !"TATTER OF DEFINING THE ROLE OF THE TIGARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COPLMITTEE, MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 86-135 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 83-103
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 City Council has indicated its interest in utilizing the Economic
Development Committee as promoters of Tigard's economic growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
Secticn 1. The City of Tigard hereby revises the composition of the Economic
Development Committee to work with the Director of Community
Development to prepare and implement an economic development plan
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Section 2. The Committee will consist of nine members, who are residents of
the City or work within the city, to be appointed by the City
Council. Appointments will be for two year terms except where an
appointee is completing the unexpired term of a previous committee
member. Committee members shall receive no compensation.
Section 3. The Committee $hall be composed of nine members. In making these
appointments membership shall. be open, however special
consideration will be given to persons representing commercial
banking, the Tigard Triangle, the Central Business District, the
North Tigard/Cn.scade Blvd. area.
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Section 4 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.
8. The Economic Development Committee will develop aet;ods and
recommendations to the City Council which serve to enhance tho
existing business climate in Tigard.
C. The Economic Development Committee shall facilitate cooperation
with neighboring communities on the issues of:
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I. economic development coordination
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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.
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 cantinually 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.
Section 5 The Director of Community Development and a representative of the
Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce will serve as ex—officio members.
Section 6 The Committee is authorized to create special subcommittees and
enlist the aid of private citizens to study special areas of
concern and assist in the compilation of area inventories.
Section 7 The Committee shall meet at least once in every calendar month at a
specified time and place.
PASSED: This e�� day of"/ i�( 1987.
Mayor — City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder — City of Tigard
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