Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the City renovating an existing facility or building a new facility?
The City is building a new facility. The City purchased undeveloped land on SW Wall Street, off of SW Hunziker Road in spring 2024 for this project. Thorough site work was conducted to ensure the 9.5-acre property will work well for the construction of a new combined police and public works facility.
Q: How will the bond affect my taxes?
The City of Tigard Finance team is working with the Project Director to develop this information. To be as accurate as possible, we need the architect to begin rough design work. Finalizing the design will inform the final expected cost of the project. The entire project (including land purchase and construction) is expected to come in under $150 million. Which would cost the average homeowner between $9 and $15 a month or between $110 and $180 a year.
Q: Why do we need this now?
Our community is growing, and our current facilities are no longer capable of keeping up with demand. Tigard also faces seismic risks, and our existing buildings would not survive a major earthquake, putting both responders and residents in danger.
Q: What will happen with the existing police and public works facilities?
The City is conducting a City Facilities System Plan study as part of its 2026 Capital Improvement Projects. This will guide the City's decision-making over the next 20 years as it works to improve its facilities and grow alongside our community in a responsible way. As part of this work, we will be looking for your input on what to do with our current facilities.
Q: What’s the timeline for the project?
In 2025, the City hired an architect and will hire a general contractor to begin design work and confirm the final cost for the project. The Tigard community will vote on the bond on the May 2026 ballot. If the bond passes, construction is expected to begin in early 2027, with an anticipated move-in date of late 2028 or early 2029.
Q: What happens if we don’t pass the bond?
If the bond measure fails, we will continue to rely on outdated, inefficient, and unsafe facilities. Maintenance costs will keep rising, and we risk being unprepared for a disaster.