City Council Meeting - January 7, 2025

The City Council meeting of Tigard on January 7, 2025, focused heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects, particularly the facility modernization initiative. Council members discussed the approval of a contract amendment related to the Murdoch Street sidewalk and stormwater improvements, with debate on the thresholds for council oversight on contract amendments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Building a Better Tigard project, including the purchase of land, community survey results, and the selection of OTAC as the project director for the new public works and police facilities. The council reviewed polling data on public support for a potential $150 million bond to fund these improvements, emphasizing the need for continued community engagement and education. The council approved the contract for the project director after some members requested additional time to review the scope of services. Additionally, the council unanimously approved the employment contract for an interim city manager to serve during the transition to a new city manager. Discussions also touched on council goals related to homelessness, climate change, and community safety, but the primary procurement focus was on the facilities modernization and related contracts.