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Washington County ~ ~ Traffic Impact Fee EXHIBIT NO. 1 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into this day of -,t /c/c/ , 1 33, by and between Washington County, a po tical subdivision of the State of Oregon (County) and a municipal corporation (City) . WHEREAS: 1. On September 18, 1990, the electors approved Ordinance No. 379, establishing a county-wide Traffic Impact Fee (hereinafter TIF; codified at Chapter 3.17 of the Washington County Code) ; 2. Pursuant to WCC 3.17. 120, City filed with County a resolution or ordinance accepting responsibility for administration of TIF within the corporate limits of City and obligating the parties to cooperate in the adoption of an intergovernmental agreement setting forth more complete administrative and project funding procedures so as to ensure uniform and fair application of TIF; and 3. The parties desire to provide further specificity so as to maximize consistency in application of TIF and ensure coordination of expenditures; now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, it is AGREED: 1. City shall administer TIF in accordance with Ordinance No. 379, as amended by Ordinance No. 398 and Ordinance No. 435, or as subsequently duly amended by County. In addition, the parties shall comply with the Procedures Manual, dated February, 1994, labelled Exhibit "A" and by this reference incorporated-,herein. Notwithstanding this provision, each party may make such minor modifications to the forms and procedures as are necessary to accommodate its administrative, data processing, and record keeping systems, provided that it coordinates such changes with the other party. 2. It is recognized that issues raised on an appeal of a discretionary decision of the director, as provided in WCC 3. 17.150B, may have ramifications on the overall administration of TIF. City shall not object to County 06650o.AGR\sb\de\8-93 Page 1 of 3 ; seeking party status on any appeal that the County finds has such potential impacts. Each party hereto shall vigorously and conscientiously defend its actions to the extent resources allow. 3 . The Washington County Transportation Coordinating Committee hereby is designated as the body responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on the expenditure of TIF funds. The purpose of this review shall be to promote coordination of expenditures so as to encourage the completion of projects recognized as priorities by the Committee and to minimize inefficiencies in the construction of improvements. To that end, the parties shall comply with the terms of Exhibit "A" hereto prior to authorizing any expenditure of TIF revenues for a public improvement. 4. County shall consult with City and provide at least 30 days for input from City prior to adoption of any amendments to the TIF ordinance. 5. In accordance with WCC 3 . 17. 120 and the resolution or ordinance previously adopted by City, City accepts full responsibility for proper administration of TIF in accordance with the ordinance and this Agreement, including for any fund deficiencies notwithstanding any termination of City administration. 6. County may terminate City administration of TIF if County finds that City has failed and refused to administer TIF in accordance with the Code and this Agreement. County shall provide City 90-days written notice of termination specifying the basis therefore. Such notice shall provide City with a minimum of 30 days to correct the identified deficiencies. If County finds that the deficiencies have been corrected, the termination shall be rescinded. If requested in writing by City within 45 days of mailing of the initial notice, the Washington County Board of Commissioners shall conduct a public hearing at which City and interested parties may appear and present evidence as to why termination should not occur. The decision of the Board shall be appealable as provided in ORS 34 . 101 to 34 . 100. 7 . City may terminate this Agreement unilaterally upon 90-days written notice to County. In accordance with WCC 3 . 17. 120, termination shall transfer administration of TIF, and use of TIF proceeds, to County. 0665DO.AGR\sb\de\8-93 Page 2 of 3 8. The parties agree to work cooperatively and in good faith to ensure uniform, fair and efficient administration of TIF. This obligation shall include such steps as are necessary to ensure a smooth transition in the event of termination for any reason. L. i Washington County APPROVED WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMpMASSIONERS MINUTE ORDER. N ......./..Z..+ .......... DATE .........�.,.................. � ..I-..Vr ...... BY � CLERK L F•�Hr s ,asp......»......» 0665DO.AGR\sb\de\8-93 Page 3 of 3 Co"-oiL WASHINGTON 0-"J. COUNTY, OREGON June 3, 1994 Catherine Wheatley City Recorder City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, OR 97223 Re: TIF Intergovernmental Agreement Enclosed is the City of Tigard's original copy of the fully executed Traffic Impact Fee Intergovernmental Agreement. This document was signed for the County by Bonnie Hays on May 31, 1994. This intergovernmental agreement obligates the city to abide by its terms which includes by reference the provisions of the TIF Procedures Manual dated February 1994. The County encourages you to provide a copy of this executed IGA to the City TIF Coordinator and any others who hold a copy of the TIF Procedures Manual. If you have questions regarding this IGA or the Procedures Manual, please contact Scott King at 640-3519. Sincerely, Kathy Leh ola Assistant Director rp I0 6 1994 c: Scott King ::. ------------- 155 North First Avenue Department of Land Use and Transportation, Administration Phone: 503/693-4530 �5� Room 350-16 Hillsboro,Oregon 97124 FAX#: 503/693-4412 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON RESOLUTION NO. 94-_LK__ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN A TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 90-65, the City-agreed to cooperate with Washington County and other cities within the County to adopt intergovernmental agreements setting forth more complete administrative and project funding procedures for the county traffic impact fee ordinance; and, WHEREAS, such an intergovernmental agreement has now been prepared; and, WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is appropriate for the City to continue to administer the county traffic impact fee ordinance within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: Section 1: The City Administrator is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of Tigard, the intergovernmental agreement attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. Section 2: For purposes of administering the TIF ordinance in accordance with the attached intergovernmental agreement, "Director" shall mean the City Administrator or a person designated by the City Administrator to act in that capacity. PASSED: This o7 day of ` L 1994. May - City of Tigard ATTEST: lit City Recorder - City of Ti and Certified to be a True Copy of Original on file 1i44rcl -qq•tg Y f By♦ City Recorder•City of Ti rd rw/tif-res Date:-- W13 4/ RESOLUTION NO. 94- l g Page 1