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Question Topic Response
Asked By Question
Yes, the Grant FTE approved last budget season was
hired and started in November 2025. Yes, even with
the learning curve of new systems and processes,
she has made an impact in the first six Good news to see
months—
including working with departments across the city
to inventory existing grants and understand our
$1.4M increase in
commitments, identifying gaps in our policies and
Intergovernmental
procedures (and proposing new ones), dislodging
Revenue; concerned
barriers on current grants to address compliance
about dramatic drop
in state and federal
Councilor
and request funds, and working with various
Grant FTE stakeholders on new applications. Her focus is not
President grants and "other".
1 Was the Grant FTE on identifying and securing new funding at this
Wolf time, but I think the drop in grants revenue you
approved last
reference is largely due to timing.That is,the
budget season
hired? Made an
revenue recognition depends on when we are
awarded grants, and many of the grants we receive
impact?
are multi-year. For reference, we are managing
multiple active grants(approximately 24, around
$12M, not including ODOT managed projects) and
have a handful of pending and planned new
applications.
Curious about the
Councilor Proud Ground Proud Ground long-
2 President range planning. Please see the attached Community Development
Wolf What was document for answers.
determined?
How long has the
Planning position
been vacant—are
Councilor Planning there specific Please see the included FTE sheet as well as
3 President Division examples of city additional comments by the Community
Wolf work that will be Development department.
delayed due to the
elimination of this
position?
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Question Topic Response
Asked By Question
Transportation
Performance
Measures—Can
examples be given
Councilor Transportation
regarding the 65% Please see the attached Community Development
4 President
Wolf progress on the document for answers.
Transportation
System Plan? How
was this
determined?
IT Limited Duration
positions eliminated
The slide that you're referring to is focused around
—assuming Tyler
the reduction seen within the Information
impact. Have there
Technology Replacement Fund.This reduction does
been other FTE
not include any reduction to FTE's and was done
reductions outside
Councilor Information of IT due to full Tyler
5 President implementation? with hard work from the IT department to clean-
Technology up, streamline, and better align replaceable assets
in IT with departmental needs.Things that were
Wolf (Noting the $1M to
previously included in the IT Replacement fund
$300K cost were either completely eliminated, extended, or
allocation reductions
in the slide
passed along to other departments within the city
to replace within their own specific operational
presentation.
budgets.
Assuming that is all
materials, not FTE.)
The majority of the FY27 reduction in IT Materials
and Services is related to the network redesign and
FY2027 IT Proposed broader modernization efforts completed over the
Budget—41% last two fiscal years.These improvements have
reduction in allowed IT to better utilize existing systems while
Council Materials and reducing redundancy and eliminating unnecessary
Information
6 President Services: is that applications. While there is continued carryover
Technology
Wolf mostly Tyler from the completion of the Tyler implementation in
completion and FY26, most of the major efficiency gains and
impact of new reductions associated with Tyler were realized in
system? FY25.
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•uestion Respons
Asked By Question
Tigard joined the Backyard Habitat Certification
Program (BHCP), administered by the Columbia
Land Trust, in 2019 to provide assistance and
incentives for residents interested in restoring
native wildlife habitat in their backyards.The
I would like to learn annual program cost is$25,000 and supports up to
more about the 35 Tigard properties per year. From 2019 through
Councilor City Backyard Habitat June 2025, 43 yard certifications were completed-
7 President Management program and the averaging seven per year—and program partners
Wolf recommended conducted approximately 180 site visits, averaging
budget cuts. 30 annually. Based on participation levels and
prioritizing core services,Tigard staff made the
operational decision not to continue funding the
program in the proposed FY27 budget.The City will
continue to promote and educate the community
on the importance of protecting and restoring
natural habitats.
Do you have metrics
to track businesses
in the Economic
Development
pipeline?At what
stage of
development are
these different
Community businesses in? How
Development many business have Please see the attached Community Development
8 Bill Lewis you talked to and document for answers.
which ones actually
begin development
in Tigard and why?
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FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Question & Answer
Question Topic Response
Asked By Question
It was her
understanding with
River Terrace 1.0,to
alleviate some of
that FTE reduction
or shortfall or just
not enough staff,
that the developers
Councilor Community actually had loaned
9 Shaw Development out an individual Please see the attached Community Development
who could help out document for answers.
to further fast track
some of that
housing. Was that
the case?And is that
something we could
investigate for River
Terrace 2.0?
The scope of this question requires longer-term
analysis and will take more work, research, and
It would be helpful
effort than is currently allowed between committee
to see the planning
meetings.The Community Development will work
towards gathering this information so that it can be
projects in the scope
monitored and hopefully reported on in the future.
of future
CommunityIn the meantime, please refer to a case study
development and
10 Jeff Garland Development what these projects related to a "Meta-Analysis of Community Service
Studies".This is an International Regional Science
might cost
Review journal done by Matthew J. Kotchen that
community
goes into the nuances and explains the cost of
members. What can
be reduced and
community service studies,which compares the
ratio of expenditures-to-revenues for different land
postponed?
uses and land-use planning, spanning Residential,
commercial/industrial, and agricultural/open-
space.
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It would be helpful
to see the
proportion of
external resources
The scope of this question requires longer-term
compared to
analysis and will take more work, research, and
internal resources
effort than in currently allowed between
11 Jeff Darland Community for future planning committee meetings.The Community
Development projects(i.e. River
Development team will work towards gathering
Terrace 2.0,
this information so that it can be monitored and
Downtown
hopefully reported on in the future.
Reimagined,Tigard
Home, and Housing
Capacity Analysis,
etc.)
Chart of FTE
reductions by
department. When
Councilor looking at FTE
Robbins & Bill Finance and FTE reductions, how Please see attachment labeled "FY2027 Proposed
12
Lewis many are open and Budget FTE Reductions by Department".
how many are filled?
How long have the
vacant positions
been vacant?
In May 2024,Tigard voters passed the Public Safety
Does the Police levy Renewal Levy by a margin of 78%. First approved by
fund a certain voters in 2020,this renewal preserves our
headcount?And if investments in public safety for another five years.
we look at Specifically, it allows the Tigard Police Department
reductions in PD, to retain critical staff members who were hired
how careful do we when the levy first passed, including: 8 Police
13 Bill Lewis Police Levy have to be to make Officers on patrol, 1 School Resource Officer, 1
sure not to reduce Property& Evidence Specialist, 1 Records
required positions to Specialist.The renewal also allows the City of
stay in compliance Tigard to continue advanced crisis intervention and
with the Levy de-escalation training for all of the city's police
language? officers.
Councilor Find a way to fund Tigard joined the Backyard Habitat Certification
14 City
Ghoddusi Management& backyard habitat? Program (BHCP), administered by the Columbia
Land Trust, in 2019 to provide assistance and
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FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Question & Answer
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Asked By Question
Backyard incentives for residents interested in restoring
Habitat native wildlife habitat in their backyards.The
annual program cost is$25,000 and supports up to
35 Tigard properties per year. From 2019 through
June 2025, 43-yard certifications were completed—
averaging seven per year—and program partners
conducted approximately 180 site visits, averaging
30 annually. Based on participation levels and
prioritizing core services,Tigard staff made the
operational decision not to continue funding the
program in the proposed FY27 budget.The City will
continue to promote and educate the community
on the importance of protecting and restoring
natural habitats.
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FY2027 Proposed Budget FTE Reductions by Department
Fund- Position Current FTE
Division Control Position Dept. Division FTE Change
Number
II
100-1050 5311 Executive Assistant to City Mayor& Mayor&Council 1.00 -1.00
Manager/Council (VACANT) Council
Community
100-3000 4201 Project Planner(VACANT) Community Development 1.00 -1.00
Development
Administration
600-1000 5003 Assistant City Manager City City Management 1.00 -1.00
(VACANT) Management
Diversity, Equity,
600-1700 5310 DEIB Manager(VACANT) City Inclusion & 1.00 -1.00
Management
Belonging
Program Manager City Strategic
100-1800 5309 1.00
(VACANT) Management Initiatives 1.00
IT Project Manager/
600-2300 5211 IT IT Service 1.00 -1.00
Business Analyst(VACANT)
600-2300 5221 Confidential Executive IT IT Service 1.00 -1.00
Assistant- LD
100-5100 2122 Librarian Library Reader's Services 0.70 -0.20
100-5100 2327 Librarian Library Reader's Services 1.00 -0.20
100-5200 2209 SR. Librarian (VACANT) Library Technical Services 1.00 -1.00
100-5200 2202 Library Support Services Library Technical Services 1.00 -1.00
Supervisor(VACANT)
100-5100 2343 Program Coordinator- LD Library Readers Services 1.00 -1.00
100-4200 1117 Police Records Specialist Police Support Services 1.00 -1.00
(VACANT)
TOTAL FTE Impact 12.70 -11.40
Summary: Of the 11.40 FTE Proposed to be reduced/eliminated for FY2027, 9.0 FTE are currently Vacant,
2.0 FTE are considered to be LD (Limited Duration) employees, with 0.40 FTE reductions coming from
existing and filled positions.
Length of Vacancies:
5311 - Executive Assistant to City Manager/Council -January 2026
4201 - Project Planner-July 2025
5003-Assistant City Manager-July 2024
5310- DEIB Manager-July 2024
5309- Program Manager- November 2025
5211 - IT Project Manager/ Business Analyst-July 2025
2209-SR. Librarian-September 2025
2202- Library Support Services Supervisor-January 2026
1117- Police Records Specialist-August 2025
Responses from Community Development Department
1. Curious about the Proud Ground long-range planning. What was determined?
The Affordable Housing Construction Excise Tax(CET) fund was established by the Council
through Ordinance 19-16 in 2019.This tax and the associated fund implemented one of the
key recommendations of the Affordable Housing Plan adopted by the Council earlier that
year.
CETs for affordable housing were enabled by Senate Bill 1533 in 2016. State law restricts
the use of these funds for the development of affordable housing.
The city's CET fund is held separately from the general fund and is not fungible, meaning
that money from the CET fund cannot be used to fill budget gaps in programs that do not
produce affordable housing.
The city's use of CET is directed by the adopted Affordable Housing Plan and is currently
used to support permanently affordable homeownership through a contract with Proud
Ground, the region's only community land trust.This 5-year, $3 million contract was
approved by Council. If the contract could be legally cancelled without cause, this
cancellation would not free up any funding for other purposes across the city.
In the coming year, the Housing Production Strategy will assess the health and uses of the
CET fund, and in coordination with the Housing Policies adopted for River Terrace 2.0, will
support the construction of affordable and workforce housing, ensuring that the city makes
meaningful progress on the targets established for the city in the Oregon Housing Needs
Analysis established by House Bill 2003 (2018).
The city will be required to adopt housing production strategies that support meeting these
targets and the CET fund is the only significant source of funding that will allow for meeting
those requirements.
2. How long has the Planning position been vacant-are there specific examples
of city work that will be delayed due to the elimination of this position?
The Project Planner position has been vacant for approximately 9 months.The position was
left unfilled while the position description was being reconsidered to accommodate
departmental needs. At the onset of budget season, the position was held open in the
event that FTE cuts were needed.
Responses from Community Development Department
This position would have filled a critical long range planning role.The following projects
were placed on hold as a result of leaving this position unfilled:
o Public infrastructure standards updates-this project, paused until staff
capacity recovers,will update the city's standards for the construction of
streets, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure in the right-of-way to bring
them in line with current engineering standards, relevant case law, and new
state regulations.The standards currently in effect place the city at risk of
appeal of development approvals that rely on them and make the process of
development approval more difficult for applicants and staff.
o Comprehensive Plan Update-the city's current Comprehensive Plan was
adopted in 2008,with a horizon year of 2028. An update is at least 5 years
overdue as a result of limited staff capacity, and because a Comprehensive
Plan update is a major multi-year project, the city is at risk of entering 2028
with a plan that does not look past that date. In addition, the context of
growth has changed significantly in the past 20 years and we are overdue for
a fresh look at the future of development, housing, and economic activity.
3. Transportation Performance Measures-Can examples be given regarding the
65% progress on the Transportation System Plan? How was this determined?
The 65% completion target for the Transportation System Plan was based on an August
start date and an expected 18-19 month completion timeframe. Within that timeline, the
project would be approximately 65% complete at the end of FY27.
4. Do you have metrics to track businesses in the economic development
pipeline?And at what stage of development are these different businesses in?
How many business have you talked to and which ones actually begin
development in Tigard and why?
o We are averaging about 30 new business license applications per month.
o We also rely on information sharing between economic development and the
rest of planning/engineering to hear what development applications, new use
applications, or tenant improvement projects are being supported through
the land use and permitting processes.
Responses from Community Development Department
o We maintain working relationships with developers and brokers in order to
keep a pulse on the opportunities to connect businesses interested in Tigard
with spaces that could support their business plans.
o We monitor engagement between the business community and our primary
partners of the Tigard Chamber and the Tigard Downtown Alliance to watch
for trends in the business climate.
o Our developed centers (Washington Square Mall and Bridgeport) regularly
report performance measures which we can use to attribute to nearby
businesses as well.We are trending well above national and state-wide
averages for performance of our retail centers.
o We just invested in a partnership with Placer in order to use consumer data
to inform identification of target areas and sectors for recruitment and
development opportunities in Tigard.
5. It would be helpful to see the planning projects in the scope of future
development and what these projects might cost community members.What
can be reduced and postponed?
The Community Development department has a number of ongoing long-range projects
related to future development.These projects include:
o River Terrace 2.0
o Tigard HOME
o Downtown Reimagined
o Tigard Housing Plan
There are also a backlog of other multi-year long-range projects that are slated to follow
these projects:
• State-Mandated Comprehensive Plan Update (5+years overdue)
• State Housing Compliance Updates (overdue)
• Public Infrastructure Standards Update (5+years overdue)
• Tigard Triangle Refresh (due)
Responses from Community Development Department
• Sensitive Land Chapter Update (5+years overdue)
• Urban Forestry Manual/Urban Forestry Plan Update (due)
• Rate Study(overdue)
The Comprehensive Plan Update alone is a massive project that will require several staff as
well as a consultant team to complete. Each of the others involves at least an internal
project team of 3+ people, and some involve hiring of outside consultants. In many cases if
these state updates and requirements are not met,the City will be forced to apply state
regulations, thereby removing our ability to apply policies that the community as
prioritized.
There is no consensus on how development impacts a city's tax revenue. A Cost of City
Services (CCS) study is a large undertaking that requires retaining experts with specialized
knowledge.The results are often inconclusive and can depend on how the study is framed
and which methodology is applied. A meta-analysis of CCS studies published in 2009
suggests that the results of these studies are often more precise than they are accurate,
statistically speaking. There seems to be a general suggestion that commercial
development returns more in revenue than residential development; however the true
relationship between these types of development is highly dependent on the specific
circumstances of the subject city.
6. It would be helpful to see the proportion of external resources compared to
internal resources for future planning projects (ie River Terrace 2.0, Downtown
Reimagined,Tigard Home, and Housing Capacity Analysis, etc.)
Responses from Community Development Department
Project External Funding Resources Internal Contribution
River Terrace 2.0 Metro: $846,950 (main project) Approximately 1.5 FTE
Metro: S140,000 (TIF study) over three years
DLCD: $207,379
Department of Energy: S118,610
Downtown ODOT (TGM Grant): $250.000 Approximately 0.75 FTE
Reimagined over two years
Tigard HOME Metro: $95,000 Approximately 1.2 FTE
over two years
Tigard Housing Plan DLCD: S190.000 Approximately 1.2 FTE
over 18 months
Much of the long-range planning work that the City is required to do requires support from
multiple disciplines and involves several staff, with one project manager. As shown in the
table above the use of staff planners allow the City to obtain need funds from our partners
to achieve this goal. Not only do they provide a source of revenue for the city guide
community conversations on how to direct future growth.
7. Asked for CD to talk about what would happen if CD loses FTE, due to future
planning projects. Shift Library FTE loss into the Planning department of CD.
The Community Development department functions currently on a lean staffing basis.With
such a small department, we rely on seasoned professional planning staff and high-
performing junior staff who can contribute across both the current development approval
and long-range planning functions of the department. Junior staff also contribute to the
long-range planning efforts as well as providing critical services to the development
community.
The reduction of one FTE has already been proposed for the department specifically in the
Planning Division. The loss of additional FTE would have multiple impacts:
o Slowing customer response and development approval times, resulting in
costs to developers and homebuyers and dampening economic output.
o Not complying with state-required land use deadlines due to lack of staffing,
resulting in legal action against the city.
Responses from Community Development Department
o Canceling one or more current long-range projects, resulting in the loss of
reimbursable funds and requiring repayment of funds already reimbursed
from granting agencies, further impacting future general fund dollars.
o Increasing the backlog of policy updates needed, including those to comply
with new state laws, that result in the loss of the city's Home Rule authority
to regulate development.
8. Development resource. RT 2.0 development resource.There is lore than during
River Terrace 1.0, external consultants/builders helped to provide an additional
FTE of support for planning and development. Is this something that's possible
for River Terrace 2.0 and can you provide any information about how the FTE
during River Terrace 1.0 was provided and what work they helped execute?
The Community Development department has looked into the question of outside
developers providing planning or building review for River Terrace. We can find no evidence
in records of this practice and no staff with at least 15 years of tenure have any knowledge
of this practice. For statutory compliance with the statewide planning goals, Metro's urban
growth management functional plan, and the city's code, we would not recommend this
approach as it constitutes a potential conflict of interest and puts the city at legal risk.
Questions from Budget Committee Member Jeff Darland
Debt Service Questions.
1) Water Debt Service. It appears as though debt service is exclusively paid for by fund 531
through transfer 57532: $7,206,346
q1: please provide allocation calculation used in initial LOT development showing excess
capacity for development
q2: why is Water SDC fund not contributing the amount required by ORS223? q3: please
quantify historical gap since the Tigard began expensing interest.
Response: Refer to the conversation and memo that was provided on 5/12/26
Question for Development:
Question: What is the current staff turnover rate in the roles of inspectors (permitting)
Response: The Engineering Division has four engineering techs who provide inspection services
related to Engineering permits. This group has significant longevity with the City and the only
turnover in the past few years was due to one retirement and one internal promotion within the
Engineering Division.
The Building Division has a very low turnover rate for inspectors. Building currently has a
position open due to retirement but the average length of service for the remaining inspectors
is nearly 10 years, with our inspection supervisor having 23 years of service.
Question: What, if any, historical conversations have occurred regarding externalizing some
permitting services
Response: Outsourcing permitting services have not been evaluated in recent times. However,
the city strives to provide quality and timely customer service and is currently having our
processes and level of service evaluated by a consultant. The results of the customer surveys and
consultant recommendations will provide insight into where we have gaps in service and how
we can improve on any noted inefficiencies.
Capital Improvement Questions:
Question: CIP90129 - Police and Public Works Depart/Land Acquisition Predesign
Why has, historically, the bulk of this been covered by the 530 - Water Fund. Amount close to
$12 million. This appears to be predominantly capital or capital-related, and mostly not
associated with existing water service.
Response: Fund 530 is not restricted to operations and is being used for this project as a capital
expense because the Water Division will operate out of the proposed new facility. Additionally,
City Council passed an authorization of intent to repay with GO bonds for this land acquisition.
Question: CIP29053 - Parks Maintenance
It appears as though this is to related to capital acquisition for capacity increasing services. This
appears to maintenance or "like for like" in terms of capacity. Confirm that it is acceptable
under ORS 223.297-314, and Tigard's own policies
Response: It is acceptable to use Fund 425 — Park SDC for maintenance per ORS 223.307. This
major maintenance program would utilize the Reimbursement Fee component of the SDC.
Question: CIP92072 - Cooper Creek Stabilization
Q1: How much of the increase flow is due to infill construction (a.k.a, new
development)? Please quantify or provide best existing model results. An appropriate
apportionment to the SDC fund would seem appropriate. Please comment.
Q2: Please justify the split with Sanitary Sewer Fund?
Q3: Please justify the Parks SDC fund contribution?
Response: CIP92073 —Copper Creek Stabilization has multiple funding sources as this project
impacts the Park, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Systems. The City's Stormwater Master Plan
identified the need for this project as project #CIP 804 in the plan. The priority to deliver this
project was advanced as the rate of erosion has increased since the time of developing the
Master Plan and creating a threat for a sanitary sewer main break and possible loss of park and
trail infrastructure. The increase in flow is primarily due to development that occurred prior to
the current/modern stormwater management standards being in place.
Question: CIP92077 - Park Strategic Acquisitions
Q: Do I understand that this is an opportunistic fund? Has property been identified, or how has
this value been estimate, in terms of what it would buy in acreage? It would seem that this
might limit certain, desirable properties. What would the plan be if any opportunity exists that
exceeds this? combine with 92078?
Response: You are correct that this is an opportunistic project. The intent is to have funds set
aside should property become available adjacent to existing parks. Without this program we
may miss the opportunity to purchase property that would improve park operations when they
are placed on the market for sale. This project is not intended to be coupled with CP92078 as
that project is for future parks that are not yet developed and are in gap areas as defined by the
Park and Recreation System Plan. To protect our ability to negotiate with a seller, we are not able
to disclose specific properties and our valuation of them.
Question: CIP92078 - Park - Acquisition / underserved.
Q: I understand the intent of this, but with 92077, what limitations on acquisitions are placed if
the two funds streams are combined? ,maybe combining with 92077 adds flexibility?
Response: See response to CP92077—The City does not intend to combine the two projects.
Question: CIP92082 - Ash Creek Wetland Acquisition
Q: Confirm that upon transition of ownership to Tigard that this will fall under our local wetland
inventory map as significant, and managed by CWS through the agreement on title 3?
Response: City or Private ownership doesn't change the classification of the wetland, but the
intent of the project is for CWS to complete a full wetland restoration, in accordance with their
best practices for wetland restoration and management. The City will own the wetlands once the
project is completed.
Question: CIP92084 - Artificial Turf Replacement
Q1: What level of chemical safety is implied with future projection? Does it take into account
future possible limitations on rubber crumb (e.g., 6PPD, and associated risks with salmonids)?
Q2: What are anticipated increases if expected to follow limits? Does supplier hold any liability
after installation should regulations change?
Response: The products used will be evaluated by the project delivery team during design to
ensure they meet current standards at time of design and construction. Unknown future
regulation changes cannot be factored into cost estimating and budgeting at this time as they
are unknown. The City doesn't put liability on suppliers after installation associated with
regulation changes that are unknown at time of contracting.
Question: CIP97028 - Tigard Triangle Parks
Q1: Confirm existing land already purchased
Q2: is future funding for opportunistic acquisition, or for already identified properties?
Response: The property was acquired by the City in FY2026. Rather than closing the CIP project
upon purchasing the property, the same CIP number remains open through design and
construction of the new park so that all project costs are accounted for in the same CIP number.
No additional park land is anticipated to be purchased with this CIP.
Question: CIP93062 - Leron /Tigard Trunk Sewer Replacement
Q1: This is explicitly a capacity increasing capital project, according to description. As such,
please confirm that using 500 - sanitary sewer fund is defendable under ORS223.
Q2: Please provide capacity calculations and determined allocation of increased capacity
Response: This project is identified as a need in the CWS East Basin 2019 Master Plan. The plan
recommends further flow monitoring prior to implementing the project to verify the need for
the project, and those evaluations are underway now. By agreement with CWS the City is
responsible for delivering sanitary sewer projects and fund said projects for small diameter pipe
projects such as this one. Regional SDCs from CWS and cost share between CWS and City would
apply to larger pipe diameter projects. This project may be revised upon conclusion of the flow
monitoring effort. The City's only funding mechanism for this project due to the proposed pipe
size is Fund 500.
Question: CIP93063 - Bonita Trunk Line
Q: same questions as with 93062, albeit for future spending
Response: Same response as CP93062. However, this project has larger pipe sizes and will have
a cost share with CWS.
Question: CIP94049 - Red Rock Creek Stabilization
Q1: What method for cost allocation was used to determine new "capacity"? provide
calculations
Q2: Verify that expenditures comply with ORS223, with regards to funds 500/510
Response: The project scope of work and need is a result of the City's Stormwater Master Plan
and further studied and refined in the City's Red Rock Creek Subbasin Strategy plan that was
produced by CWS in partnership with the City. The subbasin strategy provides that the intent to
fund the project is to use stormwater utility fees, sanitary sewer fees, and urban renewal funds
for upfront construction costs. New development will have the option to pay a Regional
Stormwater Management Charge (RSMC) in lieu of construction of on-site stormwater detention
after these improvements are completed. The RSMC funds collected will be used to pay back the
City a portion of the cost to implement the creek enhancement projects reflecting the
development's reasonable share of such costs.
Question: CIP94053 - Compliance/ Mitigation Bank
Q1: Is this opportunistic? Or, where does the purchase of the 7 acres fit in timewise?
Q2: What are the annual expenditures used for, specifically?
Response: This project is not opportunistic as it is used to meet regulatory requirements that
extend beyond when a capital project is closed out. The referenced mitigation bank for
vegetated corridors is in design and land acquisition phase currently. Some of the specific items
that this program funds are vegetation management, plant establishment, annual reporting
requirements, and design services.
Question: CIP94056 - Upper Red Rock Creek Stabilization / Enhancement
Q: Same questions as with CIP94049
Response: See response to CP94049
Question: CIP94057 - 121 ave bridge/ Summer Creek Bank
Q1: Presuming this will comply with Metro Titke 3, what is anticipated lifespan of stabilization
method?
Q2: What future increase in flows (and attribution) is being considered
Response: The project design is complete and currently advertised for contractor bidding. The
project had to go through a rigorous environmental due diligence process. IT will comply with
all applicable standards set forth by the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), Oregon
Department of State Lands (DSL), Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Clean
Water Services (CWS, and the City of Tigard. The anticipated life span of the wing walls being
installed is 75 years. The Engineer of Record used the USACE's Hydrologic Engineering Center's
River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) to determine that the proposed work will result in no-rise in
the event of a 100-year flood.
Question: CIP94059 - Aspen Ridge Drive Storm Line
Q1: When did the problem begin?
Q2: please put the flow issue in terms of timeline/development infill
Response: City Operations & Maintenance staff brought it to the Engineering Division for
assistance during this current fiscal year. It was evaluated as a possible project for our annual
Stormwater Major Maintenance Program, but after the project manager completed the scope
and cost estimating it was determined that this project is too large of an effort to fit the major
maintenance program. Therefor a new CIP project is proposed.
Question: CIP94060 - SW Beagle Court/ Storm Drain
Q1: When was original swale installed?
Q2: Cause of swale failure?
Response: The as-constructed record drawings are dated 1999. The issue is due to stormwater
discharge causing erosion and not a failed swale.
Question: CIP95060 - Tigard Street/ Bridge
Q: Relevance to the water fund?
Response: The project scope of work includes work on the water system.
Question: CIP95074 - McDonald Street
Q: Relevance to water fund?
Response: The project scope of work includes replacement and rehab of multiple water lines.
Question: CIP95077 - Greenburg Road
Q: Relevance of Water Fund?
Response: The project scope of work includes rehab of an existing water line.
Question: CIP95088 - Tigard Triangle Improvements
Q: Source of "Other Revenue Sources"
Response: The source is identified as Fund 945 — Urban Renewal Triangle Fund.
Question: CIP96030 - 560-East Pressure
Q: provide allocation calculations supporting SDC allocation
Response: When the use of SDC dollars are determined, staff proposes funding for projects
based on 1) use of eligible SDC funds, up to the maximum limits guided by the Water System
Plan and Water SDC methodology 2) Funding availability. If SDC funding is not adequate,
funding is proposed from other capital reserves, which includes utility rates.
Question: CIP96063 - 560-West Pressure
Q: provide allocation calculations supporting SDC allocation
Response: When the use of SDC dollars are determined, staff proposes funding for projects
based on 1) use of eligible SDC funds, up to the maximum limits guided by the Water System
Plan and Water SDC methodology 2) Funding availability. If SDC funding is not adequate,
funding is proposed from other capital reserves, which includes utility rates.
Question: CIP96070 - ASR Expansion Feasibility Study
Q: This is specifically directed to meet new demand. Why is the Water Fund relevant
Response: Per the adopted Water SDC Methodology report, this project is eligible for Water
SDC at a rate of 28%.
Question: CIP96075 - LOT Expansion
Q: why was water fund used historically for this, as it is exclusively for new capacity?
Response: Staff will need additional time to determine the historical analysis of the use of water
funds, but going forward, the intent and proposal is to use Water SDC's to fund this project as it
is 100% related to growth.
Question: CIP96076 - Reservoir 19
Q1: This seems primarily for new development, explain relevance of water fund
Q2: Provide calculations supporting allocations between water fund and SDC
Response: The long-term funding of this project is still under development. The proposed
project only includes the first phase of the project, which is primarily siting feasibility. 100% of
the project is related to growth. From a cash flow standpoint, SDC funds alone would not be
adequate to fund this phase of the project. When the use of SDC dollars are determined, staff
proposes funding for projects based on 1) use of eligible SDC funds, up to the maximum limits
guided by the Water System Plan and Water SDC methodology 2) Funding availability. If SDC
funding is not adequate, funding is proposed from other capital reserves, which includes utility
rates.
Question: CIP96079 - 560 - A/G/H
Q: provide allocation calculations.
Response: When the use of SDC dollars are determined, staff proposes funding for projects
based on 1) use of eligible SDC funds, up to the maximum limits guided by the Water System
Plan and Water SDC methodology 2) Funding availability. If SDC funding is not adequate,
funding is proposed from other capital reserves, which includes utility rates.