City of Tigard

The council meeting included a discussion on public comment procedures and an acting city manager's report highlighting municipal services such as free weddings and a library summer reading program. Key agenda items featured public hearings on the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 fees and charges schedule, the certification of services to receive state-shared revenues, and the city's election to receive state revenue sharing. Council members engaged in deliberation and adopted resolutions related to the fee schedule adjustments and revenue certifications.

The council discussed the federal legislative agenda for 2026, including advocacy for the charging and cooling infrastructure grant, Community Development Block Grants, and FEMA program changes. The meeting also included a presentation on the updated fee and charges schedule for fiscal year 2027, covering adjustments based on inflationary indices such as the Consumer Price Index and Construction Cost Index. New proposals were discussed, including a fee for food carts in parks and restructuring the public display of System Development Charges to improve customer transparency.

The City Council study session focused on the presentation and discussion of a recently completed indirect cost allocation plan study. The finance director and an external consultant explained the purpose of the cost allocation plan, which is an accounting document designed to allocate costs of central service departments to benefiting departments. The discussion covered the methodology behind the plan, including the use of specific allocation drivers such as full-time equivalents, operating expenditures, device counts, and square footage. Council members inquired about the process, the transparency of the methodology, and the frequency of future updates, with the consultant suggesting a full study update every five years while maintaining annual updates to allocation factors.

The council meeting covered the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) state of the district report, which included incident statistics, wildfire season preparedness, and an overview of the evolving emergency medical services landscape. Discussion also touched on the status of various bond and capital projects, such as station rebuilds and remodels, along with the progress of the Struggle Well program designed to support the mental health and well-being of first responders through trauma-informed care.

The Police Chief presented the end-of-year 2022 crime statistics, noting concerning trends in violent crime, increased combativeness during retail theft incidents, and a rise in property crimes such as vehicle theft and burglaries at storage facilities. Discussions covered the impact of increased call complexity and the challenges faced by law enforcement regarding behavioral health calls. Additionally, the Chief announced the inaugural meeting of the new Chief's Advisory Council, which aims to facilitate honest dialogue with community representatives. The council also explored the broader systemic challenges associated with public safety, mental health services, and the impact of recent legislative changes on repeat offenders.