City Council Meeting July 14, 2026

The City Council meeting of Tigard on July 14, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The council approved a contract amendment for the pavement management program involving slurry and crack seal services. They also reviewed a post-project evaluation related to the Reservoir 18 and pump station improvement project, which was previously approved in 2021, highlighting lessons learned from the city's first progressive design-build project. Additionally, the council received a briefing on a proposed water service area transfer from Tualatin Valley Water District to the City of Tigard, which involves transferring water system assets and customer accounts, with an expected increase in water demand and associated operational costs offset by revenue. The meeting also featured a presentation on a microtransit pilot service called Spot, operated by Ride Connection, aimed at improving transit connectivity in Tigard and surrounding areas, with discussions on potential funding extensions and service expansions. The council passed an ordinance amending residential parking zone permit reapplication dates to align with current practices and the school year. No votes or motions were taken on the water service area transfer during this meeting, but detailed operational and financial impacts were discussed.