SPM (Specialized Pavement Marking) intends to begin striping next Wednesday or Thursday during normal daytime hours.
List of streets to be striped:
108th Ave – from Durham Rd to Kent St
121st Ave – 470’ north of Walnut St to Summer St
Pfaffle St – from 8470 SW Pfaffle St to 79th Ave
92nd Ave – from Durham Rd to Cook Park
98th - Ave from Durham Rd to Sattler St
Tiedeman Ave – from Fanno Creek to North Dakota St
Walnut St – from 105th Ave to Grant Ave
Johnson St – from Hwy 99 to Grant St
Dartmouth St – from 72nd Ave to 68th Parkway
Tigard St – from 115th Ave to Main St
68th Parkway – Dartmouth St to Hampton St
Sattler St – from 98th Ave to 300’ west of Hall Blvd
Canterbury Ln – from Hwy 99 to 103rd Ave
Grant Ave – from Walnut St to Tigard St
69th Ave – from Dartmouth St to Hampton St
Lincoln St – from Locust to end of Lincoln St
North Dakota St – from 100’ west of bridge to Tiedeman Ave
For more information contact:
Ray Woolf, Senior Engineering Technician
13125 Sw Hall Blvd
Direct: (503) 718-2458
Email: Ray@tigard-or.gov
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Street Striping
Easy-to-use Prescription Drug Discount
Tigard Residents Have Access to Easy-to-Use Prescription Drug Discount Card
Tigard today launched a program to help provide residents with some relief from the high cost of prescription drugs. The city is making free prescription drug discount cards available to city residents through a program sponsored by the National League of Cities (NLC). The discount cards offer city residents average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.
The discount cards may be used by all residents of Tigard and has no restrictions based on the resident’s age, income level, or existing health coverage. The NLC card can be used when purchasing prescription drugs at approximately 100 pharmacies around the city, as well as at more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies across the country.
“In the current economic climate, where many people are watching what they spend, the City of Tigard is happy to partner with the National League of Cities to make this prescription discount card available for our residents,” said Mayor Craig Dirksen. “Whether or not an individual has prescription coverage, this program can make it easier for our residents to afford the drugs they need to deal with a short-term illness or stay healthy by managing a chronic condition.”
Cards are available at the Tigard City Hall, Public Library, Permit Center, Police Department and Water Building at no cost to city residents. Very shortly the NLC will enable a link that allows residents to go on-line and print their own copy of the card, eliminating the need to visit any of the above-mentioned locations.
City residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or visit www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with the program.
“Not only does the NLC prescription discount card help residents save money on their medications, it is easy to use,” said Dirksen. “Tigard residents only have to show their card when purchasing medication at one of the many participating pharmacies. There is no enrollment form required to get a card, no membership fee of any kind and city residents and their family members can use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance.”
The discount card program is administered by CVS Caremark.
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Planning Commission Recruitment
City of Tigard Recruiting for Planning Commissioners
The City of Tigard is recruiting to fill four vacancies on the Planning Commission. The vacancies are for 3 commissioners and 1 alternate commissioner. The Planning Commission advises the City Council on general land use and transportation planning issues, long range community investment programs, and acts as a hearings body for certain land applications. Commissioners make recommendations to update and maintain the Tigard Comprehensive Plan, assist City Council in the formulation of Community Investment Plans, apply development regulations, and advance cooperative relationships in the community.
The Planning Commission consists of nine members and one alternate, and generally meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at Tigard City Hall. The term length for a commissioner is 4 years, while the alternate commissioner has a 1-year term.
Individuals interested in being considered for a Planning Commission position need to fill out a Citizen Committee Interest application and return it to City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26th. Applications are available on-line at http://www.tigard-or.gov/community/volunteer or at the City Hall lobby, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
For more information about these vacancies, and Planning Commission activities, please contact Dick Bewersdorff at 503-718-2432 or dick@tigard-or.gov.
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Rep. Galizio Resigns
Rep. Galizio to resign seat, take job with higher ed
by Harry Esteve, The Oregonian
Wednesday August 12, 2009, 2:06 PM
Another shake-up among Democrats in the state Legislature -- Rep. Larry Galizio, of Tigard, said today he's resigning his seat to take a job with the Oregon University System.
Higher education Chancellor George Pernsteiner confirmed that Galizio will take a job as an "academic planner" working to coordinate university programs with community colleges.
Galizio said he talked to the chancellor late Tuesday and came to an agreement about the job. He said he has yet to negotiate a contract or set a salary.
He said his job would be to work for "a better alignment between community colleges and the university system. We're tying to get more under-served Oregonians into post-secondary education."
Galizio, 45, is nearing the end of his third term. He taught at the community college level and was head of the debate program at Portland Community College's Sylvania campus before it was cut as part of an overall budget reduction in 2004.
He said the axing of the program was partly what led him to run for the House. Pernsteiner said he wanted someone with Galizio's background.
"The Legislature asked us to do a considerable amount of work with community colleges in the coming biennium," Pernsteiner said. "I thought it would be helpful to have someone with a lot of community college connections."
Earlier this month, Rep. Chris Edwards, D-Eugene, moved to the Senate to fill the vacancy left by former Sen. Vicki Walker, who accepted an appointment as chairwoman of the state parole board. Galizio's resignation is effective Aug. 31.
The Washington County board of commissioners will select a replacement from a pool of three to five candidates chosen by local Democratic Party officials. Galizio said he hopes they pick Margaret Doherty, an education activist.
Read more ...Friday, July 17, 2009
TriMet Links to Tech Gadgets
TriMet launched a new page on their web site devoted to tech gadgets.
TriMet Links to Tech Gadgets
Note the disclaimer on the TriMet page that says Note: These aren't "official" TriMet products, so we don't endorse, warrant or support any of the applications listed here. We tested them initially to make sure they work, but use them at your own risk. TriMet, in its sole discretion, may remove/add application listings without notice.
TriMet Links to Tech Gadgets
Bridging the Gap Events
It's already mid-July and Bridging the Gap is in full swing raising money to bring back a teacher to every Tigard Tualatin School. Events include a concert on July 19, weekly concerts at Bridgeport Village every Thursday, a Fund Run, and a bookseller event in Sherwood.
This Sunday is the Bridging the Gap Concert featuring Johnny Limbo & The Lugnuts at Tualatin Commons. Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors and join us for a great afternoon of music. Tickets are available online at www.foundation4smartkids.org, at Tualatin Haggens and at the door.
Also, every Thursday night this summer Bridging the Gap is partnering with Bridgeport Village for their summer concert series. Bridging the Gap is at every concert raising money and spreading the word about our cause. Donors receive amazing discounts from participating retailers, including 20 percent off Coldwater Creek Spa, 25 percent off Pete's coffee, 15 percent off The Container Store, just to name a few great deals. All concerts are free -- see www.bridgeport-village.com for a list of performers. Tualatin youth performers are featured at many concerts.
Don't forget the Fund Run on Sunday, August 16th, based at Tigard High. We have a 10K run from Tualatin High to Tigard High, a 5K run/walk from THS through Tualatin and Cook Park and a 1 mile run/walk around the THS track. At THS will be food and fun for the family after the run. Bring a group from your neighborhood, your bunko group or your kids' sports group. Sign up info on the web site: www.foundation4smartkid.org.
And last but not least, MudPuddles Toys & Books in Sherwood is holding a Bridging the Gap day on Saturday, July 25. Customers just need to mention "Bridging the Gap" at checkout and 20 percent of sales will be donated to the cause. A great opporuntunity to stock up on summer activities for your kids and birthday presents.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Elizabeth Price Park Now Open on Bull Mountain Road
Elizabeth Price Park, located at 13001 SW Bull Mountain Road, Tigard, Oregon, 97224, officially opened yesterday, Thursday, June 24.
Park amenities include a playground for young children, picnic tables, and open space both on top and adjacent to the underground reservoir. A winding interpretive trail atop the reservoir will lead park-goers past a viewpoint to a compass inlaid in concrete.
Parking is available on SW Greenfield Drive, east of the park.
The park is part of a larger City of Tigard reservoir and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) construction project.
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