Resolution No. 18-09 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 18- O `"j
A RESOLUTION APPROVING REFERRAL TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF TIGARD AT
THE MAY 15, 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION, THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO ISSUE A FIVE-
YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL LEVY
WHEREAS, a majority of the Tigard City Council has determined that the voters of the City of Tigard
should be asked to vote on a five-year operating and capital local option levy at a rate of$1.18 per $1,000 of
assessed value, beginning July 1, 2018, which will help the City maintain and expand its current level of
services;and
WHEREAS, Council has identified police services, sidewalks, parks and recreation, affordable housing
programs,and library programs as the operating levy's funding priorities.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Election. An election is called in the City of Tigard for the purpose of submitting to the legal
voters of the City a five-year operating and capital local option levy at a rate of $1.18 per
$1,000 of assessed value, beginning July 1, 2018. The ballot title to appear on the ballot is
attached and incorporated as Exhibit 1.
SECTION 2: Election Conducted by Mail. The measure election will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
The precinct for the election will be all of the territory within the corporate limits of the City
of Tigard. As required by ORS 254.465 and ORS 254.470, the election will be conducted by
mail by the Washington County Elections Department, according to the procedures adopted
by the Oregon Secretary of State.
SECTION 3: Notice of Ballot Title. The City Elections Officer is directed to publish notice of receipt of
the ballot title in the Tigard Times or The Oregonian in compliance with ORS 250.275(5).
SECTION 4: Ballot Title. Pursuant to ORS 250.285 and ORS 254.095, the Tigard City Council directs the
City Elections Officer to file a notice of City Measure Election,with the Washington County
Elections Office, unless, pursuant to a valid ballot title challenge, the Tigard City Council
certifies a different Notice of City Measure Election be filed, such filing will occur no earlier
than the eighth business day after the date on which the notice filed with the City Elections
Officer and not later than March 15,2018.
SECTION 5: Explanatory Statement. Pursuant to ORS 251.345 and TMC 1.12.050, the Tigard City
Council directs the City Manager to prepare a Measure Explanatory Statement for publication
in the county voters' pamphlet; said statement will be filed with the Washington County
Elections Office at the same time the Notice of City Measure Election is filed by the City
Elections Officer.
SECTION 6: Delegation. The Tigard City Council authorizes the City Manager or a designee of the City
Manager to act on behalf of the City of Tigard and to take such further action as is necessary
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to care out the intent and purposes herein in compliance with the applicable provisions of
law.
SECTION 7: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of f ezrtej r!�2 2018.
May r)-City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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EXHIBIT 1
CAPTION
Operating and capital levy to maintain and increase city services.
QUESTION
Shall Tigard issue operating and capital levy of$1.18 per$1,000,maintaining city services for five
years,beginning 2018-2019? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than three
Percent.
SUMMARY
This measure would help pay for and increase city services,including police,park maintenance,
library hours and programs, and safe walking routes and sidewalks. Funding priorities would include:
Police:
• Reducing police response times
• Increasing neighborhood patrols
• Increasing traffic enforcement
• Maintaining community policing and crime prevention
• Investigating elder abuse,drug trafficking, theft and property crimes
• Retaining school resource officer program,peer court,and youth programs
Parks and Recreation:
• Maintaining parks, trails,playgrounds, sports fields, and natural areas
• Watering and repairing sports fields;addressing graffiti and vandalism
• Expanding recreation programs, activities, and events
Library:
• Sustaining library programs and open hours
• Increasing programs and events for children and seniors
• Expanding library collection
Safety:
• Delivering sidewalk improvements with a focus on safe walking and biking routes to schools
• Preserving the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Accountability of funds will be provided through annual performance and efficiency audits and
oversight committee.
Without this additional revenue, all general fund services,including police, park maintenance, library,
and recreation,would be decreased.
EXHIBIT 1
Estimated revenues for each year of levy:
$7,790,000 in 2019-20
$8,030,000 in 2020-21
$8,270,000 in 2021-22
$8,510,000 in 2022-23
$8,770,000 in 2023-24