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26 <br />8 <br />B. Flood Control <br />Tukwila South lies near the Green River and in the past there was a possible risk of flooding. Most of <br />the future development area has been raised to be above the flood elevation. Additionally, levy <br />improvements have been completed along the Green River to reduce the chances of flooding in the <br />area. Not only are these measures important to protect property and lives, but these flood reduction <br />measures help to reduce the costs associated with flood insurance for property and business owners. <br />C. Public Services <br />The property owner and /or the City have installed the needed infrastructure to serve future build out <br />of Tukwila South. Additionally, provisions have been made to relocate the existing Fire Station 51 to <br />serve the area. <br />D. Sensitive Area Preservation <br />With the SAMP and Shoreline Permit, provisions have been made to preserve and in some cases <br />enhance the wetland, streams and shoreline areas in Tukwila South. Many areas of Tukwila South will <br />be preserved as natural spaces in perpetuity. <br />E. Historic Preservation <br />The old Mess Cemetery, owned by the Tukwila Historical Society, is located in Tukwila South. <br />Provisions are in place to preserve the cemetery and access to the cemetery has been maintained. <br />