City Council Meeting January 20, 2026

The City Council meeting of Tigard on January 20, 2026, included extensive discussions on the city's budget and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related topics centered on the police and public works facility project, known as Building a Better Tigard. Presenters provided updates on design, cost estimates, contingencies, and project milestones, highlighting a $153 million budget with $28 million in contingencies and a proposed parking structure costing approximately $7.8 million. The council discussed ballot language for a bond measure to fund the project, emphasizing emergency operations and public safety. The budget committee also convened to elect leadership and review fiscal challenges, including a projected $10.5 million general fund deficit for fiscal year 2027, with strategies such as vacancy savings and potential 10% departmental budget reductions. The meeting addressed ongoing financial stewardship, revenue forecasts, and the need for sustainable funding to support core city services and infrastructure.