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Resolution No. 03-15 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON RESOLUTION NO. 03- /��' A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING A TRANSPORTATION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING A DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN. WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council appointed the Downtown Task Force in November 2002; and WHEREAS, Council assigned the Task Force three objectives, one of which tasked the group with developing a work plan to address revitalization and economic development needs in Downtown; and WHEREAS, the development of a revitalization plan will require additional expertise and fiinding than the City can currently provide; and WHEREAS, the State of Oregon's Transportation and Growth Management grant program provides funding; for local government planning projects that lead to more livable, economically vital, transportation-efficient,pedestrian-friendly communities; and WHEREAS, the preparation of the Downtown Revitalization Plan meets the criteria for an eligible TGM project; and WHEREAS, the TGM program could provide up to $120,000 in funds for selected projects,requiring up to 15%of hard match in local government funds, NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1: The City of Tigard, Oregon hereby expresses its support for preparing a Downtown Revitalization Plan and authorizes submission of a Transportation and Growth Management Grant application for State funding assistance_ SECTION 2: The City is prepared to provide up to 15% in hard match for the project, and has reserved that amount in its budget for the following fiscal year. SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This l day of 2003. LA or- City o Ti d ATTEST: ity Re=corder- City of Tigard RESOLUTION NO. 03- Page 1