City Council Meeting - September 3, 2024

The City of Tigard held a City Council meeting on September 3, 2024, which included routine consent agenda approvals such as ADA ramp improvements. The council also conducted legislative public hearings and unanimously approved three ordinances amending various chapters of the Tigard Municipal Code related to the City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, and Town Center Development Agency, aligning them with the new city charter and state statutes. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an update on the Heat Pump Cash-In Program, presented by the Economic Development Specialist and a representative from Earth Advantage. The program, funded by the Oregon Department of Energy, has approved 22 applicants and installed heat pumps in 10 households, utilizing nearly $1 million in funds to improve energy efficiency and weatherization in Tigard homes. The council discussed the importance of continued funding and expanding contractor pools to sustain and grow the program, highlighting its positive community impact. No new contracts or procurement actions were directly approved during this meeting, but the discussion emphasized ongoing partnerships and funding opportunities related to energy efficiency upgrades.