Resolution No. 15-28 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 15-&?$
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON
COUNTY TO MANAGE A $41,000 MSTIP OPPORTUNITY GRANT THAT WILL HELP FUND A SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS..
WHEREAS,the City's strategic vision is "The most walkable community in the Pacific Northwest where
people of all ages and abilities live healthy,interconnected lives;"and
WHEREAS,when it is safe,convenient,and fun to walk to neighborhood schools,our children are
healthier,our streets are safer for everyone,and our communities thrive;and
WHEREAS,kids that can safely walk and bike to their neighborhood school get regular physical activity
and do better in school;and
WHEREAS,our kids who most need more opportunities for physical activity often don't have safe routes
for walking or biking to school;and
WHEREAS,comprehensive Safe Routes to School programs have proven successful at getting more kids to
bike and walk to school;and
WHEREAS,Safe Routes to School programs are a cost-effective way to improve children's health,make
neighborhood streets safer for everyone,engage community members in promoting healthy and safe
choices,and reduce school-related congestion;and
WHEREAS,the City recognizes the value of Safe Routes to School in meeting its goals and realizing its
strategic vision;and
WHEREAS,a$41,000 MSTIP Opportunity Fund grant will be used to match the$150,000 Metro Regional
Travel Options (RTO) grant,and for the purchase of other program needs as described in the RTO grant
application to develop a Safe Routes to School programs in the City;and
WHEREAS,the funding is needed to hire a full time coordinator for a period of two years to run a Safe
Routes to School program in the Tigard-Tualatin School District to serve every K- 8 Tigard student;and
WHEREAS,an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between Washington County and Tigard memorializes
services to be performed and obligations of the parties to manage a$41,000 MSTIP Opportunity Fund
grant for a dedicated Safe Routes to School Coordinator in Tigard.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
RESOLUTION NO. 15-
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SECTION 1:The Tigard City Council approves the IGA with Washington County for management of a
$41,000 MSTIP Opportunity Fund grant to help fund a dedicated Safe Routes to School Coordinator and
program for Tigard and authorizes the City Official to sign the IGA.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This—?""L day of 2015.
Mayor 0
City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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