Budget Committee Meeting-Monday, May 19 2025

The City of Tigard Budget Committee convened on May 19, 2025, to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, including the Town Center Development Agency (TCDA) budget. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the proposed addition of a grants manager position, budget allocations for community development programs such as a parking enforcement initiative, and the management of grant compliance and administration. Committee members debated the necessity and timing of funding the grants manager role, with concerns raised about current grant funding levels and the position's cost of approximately $161,000, which is expected to be partially offset by administrative fees recovered from grants. The committee unanimously approved receiving $725,000 in state revenue sharing funds and voted to levy property taxes consistent with previously approved rates to cover debt service. The TCDA budget totaling $8,035,096 was also unanimously approved. No motions were made to amend the budget during the meeting, but the committee discussed potential future amendments related to grant funding and community development programs.