City Council Meeting - July 1, 2025

The City Council meeting of Tigard on July 1, 2025, included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on infrastructure and contract approvals. The council approved a consent agenda that included an agreement with the Oregon Department of Transportation for the Fano Creek Trail to Bonita Road to Durham Road project development and a contract for radio read water meters and associated components. The council discussed the funding gap for the trail project, noting a city budget allocation of approximately $250,000 for project management and contingencies. Additionally, the council held a public hearing and approved Ordinance 25-05 related to the Tigard Street Bridge Replacement project, which involves a comprehensive plan map amendment, sensitive lands review, and minor modifications to accommodate construction and environmental mitigation. The bridge replacement is a locally funded capital improvement project scheduled for design completion and construction in 2026, with federal regulatory compliance considerations. The meeting also addressed a merit and compensation process for city officers, including the city manager, city attorney, and municipal judge, proposing a structured pay system with merit increases based on performance evaluations. Concerns were raised about potential conflicts of interest in the compensation process, suggesting the need for a subcommittee to oversee approvals. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed beyond the consent agenda items.