Resolution No. 14-01 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 14- 01
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A METRO NATURE IN
NEIGHBORHOODS CAPITAL GRANT TO FUND DEVELOPMENT OF DIRKSEN NATURE PARK
WHEREAS, the 2009 Park System Master Plan identified the properties—now known as Dirksen Nature
Park—as a future community park;and
WHEREAS,the citizens of Tigard supported the acquisition and development of parks through passage of the
$17 million park and open space bond measure in 2010;and
WHEREAS,the city,using funds from the 2010 park and open space bond measure,was able to purchase the
properties that now form Dirksen Nature Park;and
WHEREAS,the development of the park is planned in four phases;and
WHEREAS, the city has not identified funding for phases 3 and 4 which includes construction of two nature
play areas,trails and boardwalks,and restoration of the oak savanna at the northern section of the park;and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council have asked staff to seek additional
funding to augment the park bond funds;and
WHEREAS,Metro has invited Tigard to submit a Nature in Neighborhoods grant application for phases 3 and
4 of the park development;and
WHEREAS, if the grant is awarded, the city would be able to complete the development of Dirksen Nature
Park.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council supports the submission of an application for a Nature in
Neighborhoods Capital Grant to partially fund the development of Dirksen Nature Park.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
Efu
PASSED: This day of 014.
May -City of Tigard
ATTEST:
CityRecorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 14-0
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