City Council Meeting January 13, 2026

The City Council of Tigard held a meeting on January 13, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a five-year contract with task orders up to $250,000 each for engineering and hydrogeologist services, funded through the capital improvement plan. The council also approved a resolution of necessity to acquire easements and property for the Tiger Street Fanno Creek Bridge replacement project, authorizing eminent domain if necessary. Budget discussions focused on the fiscal year 2027 mayor and council budget, with recommendations for a 5.1% reduction in discretionary spending, including cuts to training budgets and event funding. The council debated the possibility of deeper cuts to align with department-wide 10% reductions but ultimately supported the 5.1% proposal. Additionally, the council adopted a strategic framework to guide the use of transient lodging tax (TLT) revenues, establishing an administrative committee to vet eligible expenditures and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The framework aims to improve transparency and strategic investment of TLT funds, though final budget authority remains with the council. The meeting also featured presentation of the city's external financial audit, which reported a clean opinion with no material weaknesses, and highlighted the city's receipt of the GFOA triple crown award for financial reporting excellence.