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Resolution No. 17-23 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 17-a3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A METRO 2040 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO FUND A TIGARD TRIANGLE URBAN RENEWAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WHEREAS, Metro has a new cycle of funding available for the 2040 Community and Development Grant Program,designed to help cities remove barriers to development;and WHEREAS,the Tigard Triangle is within the Tigard Town Center;and WHEREAS, the City has developed the Tigard Triangle Strategic Plan (II'SP) and Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Plan (ITURP). These plans provide a long range vision to diversify the mix of uses, improve connectivity for all travel modes, create a safe and enjoyable walking environment, provide parks and open space,affordable housing,public infrastructure,and protect natural amenities in the Tigard Triangle;and WHEREAS,the City of Tigard voters elected to create the Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal District in order to fund$188 million in investment through tax increment financing over 35 years;and WHEREAS, the City seeks to identify optimal urban renewal investments, sites, projects and partnerships in order to facilitate development,redevelopment and infill to create a pedestrian-oriented,mixed-use district. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1: Council approves submittal of an application for a Metro 2040 Community Planning and Development Grant to complete predevelopment activities to guide Tigard Triangle Urban Renewal Investments. SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This day- of StItIV- 2017. Mayo -City of Tigard ATTEST: Deputy Ci ecorder-City Of T' rd RESOLUTION NO. 17-a 3 Page 1