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CITY OF TUKWILA
Community Services and Safety
City Council Committee Meeting
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall, Hazelnut Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA
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AGENDA
BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Resolution to Adopt the Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan
Forward to 03/02
Pg. 2
Annex
Regular Consent
Mindi Mattson, Emergency Manager
b. Resolution to Update Commitment to being a Safe,
Forward to 03/09
Pg. 30
Welcoming, and Inclusive City
COW & 03/16
Jo Anderson, Inclusion & Engagement Manager
Regular Consent
c. Parks and Recreation Fiscal Year 2025 in Review
Discussion Only
Pg. 34
Kris Kelly, Parks & Recreation Manager
d. PD 2025 41h Quarter Report
Discussion Only
Pg. 42
Eric Drever, Chief of Police
MISCELLANEOUS
a. Discussion on Safety during Social Unrest
Discussion Only
Eric Drever, Chief of Police
City of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Marty Wine, City Administrator
Agenda Item
Sponsor
Legislative History
Recommended Motion
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Adoption of Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex
Mindi Mattson, Emergency Manager
Mayor's Office
ITEM NO.
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February 23, 2026 Community Services & Safety Committee
March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Consent
❑ Discussion Only ❑x Action Requested
MOVE TO Adopt Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tukwila Participates in King County's Hazard Mitigation Program by annexing to the King County
Hazard Mitigation Plan. Tukwila's Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex is ready for review and adoption by
Council.
DISCUSSION
The Hazard Mitigation Plan for King County allows each City to provide a city -specific Annex to be
included in the County's plan. The plan and annexes outline the strategy for mitigating hazards in the
County. This includes identification of hazards, projects, funding, priorities and strategies for the County
and each individual city. The Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex was developed with input from City
staff subject matter experts. Once adopted by Tukwila Council, the Annex will become part of the King
County Hazard Mitigation Plan. This maintains the City's ability to maintain eligibility to apply for hazard
mitigation grants to further the priorities identified in the Annex.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Resolution — Adopting Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan
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DRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE TUKWILA HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN; AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NOS. 1734
AND 1995.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and surrounding areas are subject to various hazards,
including flooding, earthquakes, landslides, severe windstorms and other natural and
technological/man-made hazards; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is committed to strengthening the City's resilience to the
effects of natural and technological/man-made hazards; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, specifically Section 322, addresses
local mitigation planning and requires local governments to develop Local Hazard Mitigation Plans
as a condition of receiving Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, Flood Management
Assistance, and Pre -Disaster Mitigation funding from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA); and
WHEREAS, FEMA is completing a pre -adoption review of the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan
Annex and will approve the Plan upon receiving documentation of its adoption by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tukwila adopted the Tukwila Hazard Mitigation
Plan via Resolution No. 1734 on February 7, 2011 and Resolution 1995 on July 20, 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council approves participation in the hazard mitigation planning
process, development of a City-wide Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex and adoption of the proposed
Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex subject to FEMA approval, hereby incorporated by reference as
"Attachment A."
Section 2. Repealer. Resolution Nos. 1734 and 1995 are hereby repealed.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2026.
[signature to follow]
2026 Legislation: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Version: 02/13/2026
Staff. M. Mattson
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk Armen Papyan, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Office of the City Attorney
Attachment A: Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Plan ("City of Tukwila Plan Annex")
2026 Legislation: Hazard Mitigation Plan
Version: 02/13/2026
Staff. M. Mattson
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City of Tukwila Plan
Introduction
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Tukwila Snapshot (Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau,
Washington State Office of Financial Management, Puget Sound
Regional Council, and other sources):
■ Tukwila is located in the heart of the Puget Sound region,
approximately 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of
Tacoma, and just east of Seattle -Tacoma International airport.
■ Tukwila is 9.2 square miles in size (2020), with a population of 2,373
persons per square mile.
■ Tukwila had an estimated population of 22,780 in 2023 and had an
estimated employment of around 45,825 in 2022. Between 2018 and
2022, more than 82 percent of those 25 years and older reported
being a high school graduate, and 26 percent had a bachelor's degree
or higher.
■ Tukwila is an increasingly diverse city, with more than 69 percent of
its population identifying as nonwhite in 2023, and 40 percent born
outside of the United States or Puerto Rico. Approximately 47
percent of the residents speak a language other than English at home.
■ As of 2023, Tukwila had estimated 8,098 households with an
average of 2.64 persons per household.
■ Tukwila's 2023 median household income was $76,331, and the
Census Bureau estimates that 13.3 percent of the city's residents live
in poverty.
■ In 2023, 18 percent of the population was under 18 years old, and
11 percent were over 65 years old.
■ Tukwila has more than 2,000 businesses, which comprise over
40,000 jobs. Businesses cover multiple sectors with concentrations in
retail, manufacturing, services, and distribution and specialties in
entertainment and aerospace.
■ Between 2018 and 2022, 72 percent of the population age 16 and up
participated in the civilian labor force.
Governing Format
■ Tukwila, incorporated on June 23, 1908, is a non -charter, optional
code city operating under a Mayor -Council form of government,
which includes a full-time Mayor, seven -member City Council elected
at large, and a City Administrator. All elected official terms are for a
period of four years. Mayor McLeod is the chief executive officer, and
the Council is the legislative branch and governing body. City
management includes a City Administrator, Deputy City
Administrator, nine department heads, 269 full-time employees and
91 part time employees. The current operating budget of the city for
2025 is $163,747,027
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City of Tukwila Profile
Incorporated: 1908
Population: 22,780
Location: 47°28'42"N
and 122°16'32W
Area: 9.2 Square Miles
Government: Mayor/Council
Website: www.tukwilawa.gov
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Tukwila Snapshot: (Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Washington State Office of Financial
Management, Puget Sound Regional Council, and other sources):
■ Tukwila is located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, approximately 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17
miles north of Tacoma, and just east of Seattle -Tacoma International airport.
■ Tukwila is 9.2 square miles in size (2020), with a population of 2,373 persons per square mile.
■ Tukwila had an estimated population of 22,780 in 2023 and had an estimated employment of around 45,825 in
2022. Between 2018 and 2022, more than 82 percent of those 25 years and older reported being a high school
graduate, and 26 percent had a bachelor's degree or higher.
■ Tukwila is an increasingly diverse city, with more than 69 percent of its population identifying as nonwhite in
2023, and 40 percent born outside of the United States or Puerto Rico. Approximately 47 percent of the residents
speak a language other than English at home.
■ As of 2023, Tukwila had estimated 8,098 households with an average of 2.64 persons per household.
■ Tukwila's 2023 median household income was $76,331, and the Census Bureau estimates that 13.3 percent of the
city's residents live in poverty.
■ In 2023, 18 percent of the population was under 18 years old, and 11 percent were over 65 years old.
■ Tukwila has more than 2,000 businesses, which comprise over 40,000 jobs. Businesses cover multiple sectors
with concentrations in retail, manufacturing, services, and distribution and specialties in entertainment and
aerospace.
■ Between 2018 and 2022, 72 percent of the population age 16 and up participated in the civilian labor force.
Governing Format
■ Tukwila, incorporated on June 23, 1908, is a non -charter, optional code city operating under a Mayor -Council
form of government, which includes a full-time Mayor, seven -member City Council elected at large, and a City
Administrator. All elected official terms are for a period of four years. Mayor McLeod is the chief executive
officer, and the Council is the legislative branch and governing body. City management includes a City
Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, nine department heads, 269 full-time employees and 91 part time
employees. The current operating budget of the city for 2025 is $163,747,027
Development Trends
Since 1990, the City of Tukwila has experienced modest but steady population growth (not including
annexations). While Tukwila's residential population remains relatively small, the city functions as a major regional
employment and activity center, resulting in development patterns that differ from those of primarily residential
jurisdictions.
Tukwila's nighttime population is approximately 22,780 residents as of 2023 and is expected to grow gradually as
additional housing is delivered. In contrast, the city's daytime population remains significantly larger - estimated
between 150,000 and 170,000 people on a typical weekday - reflecting the concentration of employment, regional
retail, industrial uses, and transportation facilities. This daytime population, roughly seven to eight times greater
than the residential population, has important implications for infrastructure demand, emergency response, and
hazard mitigation planning.
Development activity in Tukwila is generally grouped into five areas: the Tukwila Urban Center/Southcenter area,
the Manufacturing/Industrial Center, the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor, Tukwila South, and the city's
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remaining residential and commercial neighborhoods.
Tukwila Urban Center (TUC)/Southcenter Area — A high -density, regionally oriented mixed -use urban center
that includes major retail, employment, entertainment, and an expanding residential base. Development in this area
is primarily vertical, with mid -rise and high-rise buildings, and is supported by substantial transportation
infrastructure. The concentration of activity and critical facilities as well as the proximity to the Green and
Duwamish River makes this area a focal point for emergency preparedness and infrastructure resilience planning.
Manufacturing/Industrial Center — A large employment district along the Duwamish River characterized by
manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and industrial uses. This area supports a significant share of the city's
employment base and includes critical freight and utility infrastructure. Portions of the area are located near flood -
prone or liquefaction -susceptible lands, requiring careful consideration of hazard exposure and continuity of
operations.
Tukwila International Boulevard (TIB) Corridor — A transitioning corridor anchored by Link light rail service
and characterized by mid -rise residential, mixed -use, and commercial development. Ongoing redevelopment is
increasing residential density and activity levels, particularly near station areas, while older commercial uses remain
interspersed along the corridor. Proximity to major transportation infrastructure and variable site conditions
present both redevelopment opportunities and hazard planning considerations.
Tukwila South — A large area at the southern end of the city along the Green River identified for long-term
redevelopment and intensification. The area includes extensive environmental constraints and infrastructure needs,
and development is expected to occur incrementally over time. Past and future site preparation, including grading
and floodplain management, play an important role in reducing flood risk and shaping long-term development
potential.
More broadly, the city continues to see strong market interest in mid -rise residential development, driven by
limited land availability and proximity to transit and services. Recently completed or soon -to -be completed
projects such as Prose Tukwila in the Tukwila Urban Center and Village at 47th in the Ryan Hill area illustrate this
trend. These developments reflect a continued shift toward compact, multi -story housing forms that align with
Comprehensive Plan goals to concentrate growth in designated centers and corridors.
Recent state -required regulatory changes implementing middle housing provisions under HB 1110 have also begun
to influence development patterns. In Tukwila, this shift is reflected in the transition from the former Low Density
Residential (LDR) zoning designation to the new Community Residential (CR) zone, which combines elements of
the former LDR and Medium Density Residential (MDR) zones. Early development interest indicates growing
consideration of duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and other middle housing types on lots that were historically
developed with single-family homes. Over time, these changes are expected to incrementally increase housing
capacity while maintaining neighborhood -scale development patterns.
Overall development capacity remains constrained by limited land
availability and existing development patterns. As a result, most residential
growth is likely to occur through middle housing infill on CR lots and the
occasional mixed-use/multi-family project in the TIB and TUC subareas.
At the same time, continued development pressure increasingly affects
parcels encumbered by critical areas, including steep slopes, wetlands, and
streams. While the city regulates development to avoid direct impacts to
these areas where feasible, their presence introduces additional
environmental risk and development challenges. These constraints require
careful site design, mitigation, and long-term monitoring and remain an
important consideration from an environmental and hazard mitigation
perspective as Tukwila continues to grow.
Jurisdiction Point of Contact:
Name: Pete Mayer
Title: EM Director/Deputy City
Administrator
Entity: City of Tukwila
Phone: (206)767-2305
Email: pete.mayer@tukwilawa.gov
Plan Prepared By:
Name: Mindi Mattson
Title: Emergency Manager
Entity: City of Tukwila
Phone: (206)673-7480
Email: m.mattson@tukwilawa.gov
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City of Tukwila Risk Summary
Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Summary
HAZARD
Avalanche
HAZARD
SUMMARY
Tukwila is not
within an
avalanche zone.
VULNERABILITY
SUMMARY
NA
IMPACT SUMMARY••: •
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NA NA
The total release of To date the USACE
Dam Failure
Flood protection
This likelihood of a
for much of
complete dam failure
water stored at the have been able to
Tukwila that is in
is very low due to
dam would result in accommodate for
the valley is
diligent, competent
extensive flooding to changing weather
provided by the
management of the
all downstream patterns resulting in
Howard Hanson
project by the US
communities variations to the water
dam. The dam is a
Army Corps of
including Tukwila. storage needs at the
USACE project
Engineers. However,
Being the furthest project. Predictability
built in 1962 and
an event such as a
community of a total dam failure
located
major earthquake or
downstream, Tukwila is very low because
approximately 35
terrorist attack could
would have the most the most likely causes
miles upriver from
result in dam failure.
time for response are either less
Tukwila. The King
efforts including predictable hazards
County Flood
evacuations and (earthquakes) and
Control District
hardening of man-made hazards
assists with
buildings in the flood (terrorism).
downstream
plane. However,
management of
being further
flood protection.
downstream may
result in larger levels
of debris and
hazardous material
deposits from
upstream
communities.
Earthquake
Like most of the
Tukwila has a
An earthquake in or
While earthquakes are
Pacific Northwest,
significant amount
near Tukwila could
not predictable, the
earthquakes are
of structures and
result in outcomes
historic intervals and
likely the highest
infrastructure that
ranging from
years since the last
impact disaster for
were built prior to
inconvenient to
major quake in this
Tukwila. We are
current standards,
catastrophic
region could be
susceptible to
including concrete
depending on the
interpreted as the
crustal, intraplate,
tilt -up buildings,
severity. A quake
region being
and subduction
unreinforced
could impact much of
"overdue" for a major
zone quakes.
masonry, and
the critical
occurrence. While the
bridges. Bridges are
infrastructure making
impacts of climate
of high concern due
it difficult to provide
change are anticipated
to the potential
essential services. It
to be significant for
isolation of some or
would greatly
our region, there is
many of our
overwhelm regional
not currently data
communities, as well
services and
correlating earthquake
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as the large volume
significantly impact
outcomes and climate
of traffic that passes
both residents and
change.
through Tukwila.
visitors.
Flood
The city is
There are multipleV
With climate change,
There is a plan to
bisected by the
residential and
population and
reinforce the levees
Green and
commercial
development growth,
throughout the City to
Duwamish River
properties including
impacts from
lessen flood impacts.
which runs the
a professional
flooding will remain
entire city from
rugby/soccer
impactful.
north to south.
complex and a golf
course that may be
affected by a 100
[IF
year event.
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Landslide
Landslides
There is one known
A landslide in the
Climate change will
typically occur
area prone to
known area could
likely increase rainfall
when the earth is
landslide in the city
cause life safety
amounts to slide -
unstable and the
adjacent to
issues, traffic issues,
prone areas. The city
slope is excessive.
Interurban Ave
and property damage
recently engaged a
There is often a
South at the 15200
to public and private
Geotech consultant to
triggering event
block. Canyon
property.
provide detailed
such as excessive
Estates Condos sit
landslide information
rain or earthquake.
above the potential
and mapping. The
slide area. The area
report will be available
is marked and slope
Q1 2026 and findings
stabilization and
will be incorporated
debris mitigation
into this annex in the
measures have been
future.
im lemented.
Severe Weather
Tukwila
Due to
The 2021 Heat Dome4Wccurrences
of severe
experiences severe
demographics,
was an example of an
weather will continue
weather in the
geography and
severe weather event.
to be impactful to the
form of wind,
topography, Tukwila
There have also been
city. Climate change
rain, snow, ice,
is prone to severe
significant rain, snow,
will likely bring more
and heat.
weather events and
and ice events causing
frequent, severe
their outcomes.
localized flooding,
events.
accidents, damage to
property, loss of
power and disruption
of 911 services.
Tsunami
A tsunami is most
Any tsunamic
Based on tsunami
See Earthquake
likely to occur
activity that reached
modeling for Puget
information above.
from an
the city would come
Sound, the likelihood
While the modeling
earthquake
through Puget
of impacts in Tukwila
gives us a good
creating wave
Sound and up
is considered to be
indicator of impacts,
activity that
through the
low.
prediction of an
Duwamish river
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reaches
resulting in tidal
earthquake is very
land/shore.
surge,
imprecise.
Volcano
The Cascade
While lahars are not
A large ash deposit
Predictions of qW
mountain range
likely to reach the
can pose significant
Volcanic activity are
contains multiple
city, debris and ash
health risks for
imprecise, although
active volcanos
flows could be
humans and animals.
often activity will be
that could impact
significant
It would cause
detected prior to a
the city.
depending on wind
significant impacts to
large eruption. The
and other weather
agriculture,
city would rely on
conditions.
transportation and
existing geotechnical
infrastructure
monitoring and
including emergency
notification of a
services.
pending event.
Wildfire
While the city is
Since the city is
Fires in these areas
While wildfire risk in
bordered by
largely built out in
are adequately
Tukwila is considered
mostly urban
terms of business
covered by existing
low, fire activity due
areas, there are
and residential
firefighting resources.
to climate change is a
several green belts,
structures, there
rapidly changing body
power easements,
aren't large tracts of
of science. Much is
and undeveloped
forested land.
being learned about
areas that could be
urban interface
prone to fire.
wildfires in
communities with
similar building
density.
Civil
lVhile civil
The Department of
A large civil W,
Current political
Disturbance
disturbance is not
Homeland Security
disturbance could
conditions have
a common
has a facility in
result in significant
caused an increase in
occurrence in
Tukwila that has
disruption to
protests/marches in
Tukwila, the city
been the location of
residents, businesses,
the area which have
regularly draws
repeated protests in
emergency services,
been mostly peaceful
visitors in large
2025. These have
transportation and
and not rising to the
numbers to our
been manageable by
communications.
level of civil
shopping,
existing law
disturbance. Future
commercial, retail,
enforcement and
occurrences are
dining, and
mutual resources.
difficult to predict.
recreation
The Mall and
offerings.
surrounding
commercial area are
a gathering spot for
hundreds of
thousands of
especially
A1visitors,
&hL-
during the holiday
season.
Cyber Attack
Cyber Attacks on
While no agency is
A large cyber attack
As cyber criminals
government occur
100% immune from
could disable city
become more evolved,
every day
cyber attacks,
government and
city defenses need to
including DDOS
Tukwila is proactive
disrupt all city
keep pace with new
and ransom
in it's actions to
services.
and novel attacks.
demands.
prevent being
This will be a
victimized.
continual cycle of
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finding vulnerabilities
and blocking them.
Hazardous
The use and
Tukwila is home to
Depending on the
The City relies on the
Materials
transport of
transportation
size, location, and
transporters and users
Incident
hazardous
infrastructure that
material
of hazardous materials
materials through
regularly carries
spilled/released, a
to comply with all
Tukwila via road
hazardous materials
hazmat incident in
safety standards, as
and rail allows for
(primarily rail and
Tukwila could
well as the Puget
the potential of an
major highways).
significantly disrupt
Sound Regional Fire
accidental
The City also has
government,
Authority to maintain
discharge or spill
businesses within
commerce, and public
response capability.
that could impact
the city that use and
safety.
The city is also reliant
the community.
store hazardous
on users, transporters,
Several gas
materials.
and spillers to work
pipelines also run
with us to mitigate,
rough the city.
respond to, and
recover from a hazmat
incident.
Public Health
Tukwila is
Tukwila doesn't
The primary impacts
Leadership for
Emergency
vulnerable to the
have large health
from a public health
management of a
effects of a variety
care providers in the
emergency would be
public health
of public health
city. However, we
to government, our
emergency rests with
emergencies
do experience large
residents, businesses,
Seattle King County
ranging from
public gatherings for
and economy (as
Public Health. The
food/water
shopping, recreating,
evidenced by
city looks to them for
contamination to
and sporting and
COVID).
forecasting,
rat infestation to
community events.
prevention, mitigation,
pandemic.
response, and
recovery guidance.
Terrorism
The potential for
Tukwila's proximity
Depending on the
Tukwila PD meets all
terrorism is ever-
to SeaTac Int'l
type of attack, the city
standards for
Present.
Airport and location
anticipates impacts to
terrorism interdiction
in the greater
government, public
for a LE organization
Seattle/Tacoma
safety, physical
of it's size. The city is
metropolitan area
security, and the
reliant on the
make it vulnerable to
environment.
Washington State
a variety of terrorism
Fusion Center, as well
threats, both large
as other state and
and small in scale.
federal partners, to
Much of Tukwila lies
provide information
in the floodplain
regarding terrorism
below the Howard
threats and support in
Hanson Dam.
responding.
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Plan Update Process
Updating the Tukwila Annex to the King County Hazard Mitigation Plan took place over the course of about one
year. Representatives from Tukwila Emergency Management participated in kick-off and workshop events
provided by King County, promoting the county -wide survey conducted, participating in office hours and
individual technical assistance provided by the KCOEM Hazard Mitigation staff.
In partnership with Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (Fire/EMS provider for Tukwila), the city conducted an
additional survey to gather feedback more specific to the PSFFA-served cities of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley,
Seatac, and Tukwila. The results of both the county's survey and the PSRFA survey are incorporated into this
Annex.
An internal staff team was identified with the necessary subject matter expertise to oversee the process and update
of the Tukwila Annex. The work began with a comprehensive review of the 2020 Tukwila Annex, as well as the
recently adopted King County Hazard Mitigation Plan (2024). Due to staff turnover and governance changes, few
of the staff who worked on the 2020 Annex were available to provide history or context for the previous planning
efforts. The current Tukwila planning team aimed to understand the intent and provide continuity for the work
done in 2020, while setting forth a fresh vision for hazard mitigation in Tukwila moving forward. The work plan
was established through a series of meetings with Emergency Management, based on mitigation area and subject
matter expertise. Prioritization was done in consultation with department directors and senior city leadership.
Other city-wide planning efforts (including the recently completed Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive
Emergency Management Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and the Capital Improvement Plan Dashboard)
were leveraged to inform this Annex.
As outlined in other sections of this Annex, Tukwila is unique in terms of risk profile, hazards, geography, tax
base, budget, development trends, socio-economic factors, and demographics. These factors influenced the final
contents of this Annex and the prioritization of the projects identified.
City of Tukwila Planning Team
ORGANIZATION
CONTRIBUTION
Mindi
Emergency
City of Tukwila Emergency
Planning Coordination
Mattson
Manager
Management
Maxwell
Development'Dept.
of Community
Development Trends
Baker
Supervisor
Development
Roman
GIS Coordinator
Technology and Innovation
Hazard Maps
Linsao
Services
Scott Kirby
Admin Support
Communications/Mayor's
Photographs/Logo
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Coordinator
Office 0
Will Lugo
Emergency
Puget Sound Regional Fire
Fire/EMS/EM Subject Matter
Management
Authority
Expertise
Administrator
Sherry
Levee Project
Public Works Engineering
Levee/Flood Risk/Landslide
Edquid
Manager/Flood
Information
Plain Manager
Tony
Deputy Finance
Finance Department
Budget Information
Cullerton
Director
Nancy
Long Range
Dept of Community
Demographics/Comprehensive
Eklund
Planning Manager
Development
Planning Expertise
Adam Cox
Transportation
Public Works Engineering
Bridges/CIP Expertise
Project Manager
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Jen
Department
Public Works
Oversight of PW Staff Contributions
Tetatzin
Director
and Project Prioritization
Mindy
Fiscal Coordinator
Finance Department
Personnel Information
Roberts
Shawn
Internal Operations
Public Works Facilities
City -owned Facilities Expertise
Christie
Manager
Plan Update Timeline
PLANNING ACTIVITY
DATE SUMMARY --'-ATTENDEES
King County Kick-off
2023, 2024, 2025 Participated in these
Mindi Mattson
Event, Workshop,
events as described in the
Zone 3 Presentation
base plan.
Meetings with internal
2025miNT
Identified participants
See "Planning Team"
and external subject
and solicited input for
listed above.
matter experts
plan update.
Submission to King
2025
Submit Tukwila Annex to
KCOEM Hazard
County for evaluation
KCOEM for review and
Mitigation Planning Staff
of Annex
comment
Adoption By Tukwila
1st Quarter 2026
Present Tukwila Annex
Tukwila City Council
Council
to City Council for
formal ado tion
Public Outreach Events
Survey Conducted by 2024
King County
PSRFA Served Cities August through October
Public Survey 2024
City of Tukwila July/August 2024
Targeted Survey
As described in King King County Residents
Countv HM Base Plan
Cities of Covingt�ent, Residents of the PSRFA
Maple Valley, Seatac and Served Cities
Tukwila promulgated a
survey through social
media to solicit public
input on local/regional
hazards 4A
Hazard survey mailed to All Tukwila addresses
every Tukwila address as
part of our Hazelnut
Newsletter.
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The city was also involved in the regional Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan and the Partner
Planning Committee led by the King County Flood Control District. This plan is a long-term vision for reducing risks
and protecting this vital region. This plan in the future will further outline the capital investment strategy along with
project implementation for the region.
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Tukwila Hazard Mitigation Program
Hazard mitigation is an important part of a comprehensive
Plan Goals
Emergency Management planning strategy in the City of Tukwila.
The goal of the 2025 King
These efforts require the participation of subject matter experts
County Regional Hazard
from multiple departments in the city to properly identify local
Mitigation Plan: Create a
hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them. These strategies
framework that reduces the
were identified prioritized using the process described in the King
impact and susceptibility of
County base plan.
the identified hazards on
The city recently adopted the 2025 Comprehensive Emergency
people, property, and the
Management Plan, which is the over -arching strategic plan for all
environment, prioritizing
facets of emergency management, including Prevention,
historically underserved
Protection, Mitigation, Response and Recovery. This Hazard
communities. This framework
Mitigation Plan Annex addresses with more specificity the
takes into account King
mitigation components of Tukwila's full -cycle planning efforts.
County's 15 Determinants of
Equity and Social Justice:
Plan Monitoring, Implementation, and Future Updates
https: / /eduitv-indicators-
King County leads the mitigation plan monitoring and update
kingcounty.hub.arcgis.com/
process and schedules the annual plan check -ins and bi-annual
mitigation strategy updates. Updates on mitigation projects are
These population -level
solicited by the county for inclusion in the countywide annual
indicators help to better
report. As part of participating in the 2025 update to the Regional
understand disparities and
Hazard Mitigation Plan, Tukwila agrees to convene their internal
opportunities to make a
planning team at least annually to review their progress on hazard
difference across the
mitigation strategies and to update the plan based on new data,
communities we serve.
recent disasters, changes in legislative requirement, and potential
funding sources.
As part of leading a countywide planning effort, King County
Emergency Management will send to planning partner any federal notices of funding opportunity for the Hazard
Mitigation Assistance Grant Program or any other funding opportunities that may be introduced in the future.
Proposals from partners will be assessed according the prioritization process identified in this plan and the county
will, where possible, support those partners submitting grant proposals. While the city does take mitigation into
account in establishing funding priorities, pursuing available grant funds will be a key strategy to fund
implementation of this plan.
The Hazard Mitigation Plan is scheduled to be updated every five years, with the next update anticipated in 2030.
The City of Tukwila will submit letters of intent to participate in the 2030 planning process convened by King
County.
Continued Public Participation
Public participation is a foundational strategy shared by King County and its partner cities. The information
developed through this Hazard Mitigation planning effort will be incorporated into outreach and public education
strategies. Any capital improvement projects that are developed from this plan will include appropriate
communication with residents about proposed projects, ensuring our public understands and has input into the
hazards, mitigation efforts, funding, and community impacts. This will include information about local hazard
mitigation efforts, as well as how local projects integrate with County, State and Federal mitigation strategies. The
outreach and mitigation teams will also continue to work with media and other agency partners to publicize
mitigation success stories and help explain how vulnerabilities are being addressed. When possible, the public will
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be given access to mitigation projects to allow community members to see the strategies in this plan brought to
fruition.
Hazard Mitigation Authorities, Responsibilities, and Capabilities
The Hazard Mitigation Plan is one of a suite of Tukwila plans that address the over -arching needs of the city.
While the following list of plans represents "stand alone" documents, they have each been developed to function
in support and coordination of a comprehensive planning strategy.
Plans
PLAN TITLE RESPONSIBLE
� POINT OF CONTACT
RELATIONSHIP TO HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
AGENCY
Comprehensive Department
Nora Gierloff,
The Comprehensive Plan is the "blueprint" that
Plan of
Director
explains the community's values and priorities to
Community
guide growth and development. The Plan reflects
Development
community involvement, technical analysis, state
and regional requirements, and the judgment of
decision -makers.
Comprehensive
Emergency
Pete Mayer,
Hazard mitigation is addressed as part of the
Emergency
Management,
Director
Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and
Management
Mayor's
Recovery scope of the CEMP.
Plan
Office
Capital
Public Works
Jen Tetatzin,
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a
Improvement
Department
Director
comprehensive multi. -year plan of proposed capital
Plan
projects. The plan provides an ongoing framework
for identifying capital needs, scheduling projects
over a period of time, coordinating related projects,
and identifying future fiscal impacts. The city
recently created a dashboard traching all CIP
projects that is available to the public:
https://gisl2ortal.tukwilawa.gov/12ortal/al2ps/dash
boards /ab03al86bf5b4c799fea7d395c1777cb
Continuity of
Emergency
Pete Mayer,
Availability, suitability of city facilities and city
Operations Plan
Management,
Director
departments' ability to function after a
Mayor's
disaster/disruption area identified in the COOP.
Office
Surface Water,
Public Works
Jen Tetatzin,
Plans for surface water, water, sewer, and
Water, Sewer,
Director
transportation.
Transportation
Programs, Policies, and Processes
Building Code/Code
Enforcement
Department of
Community
Development
Nick Wagood, Building
Official
Local and international
building codes determine
the design and
construction standards
for all t3roiects.
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Emergency
Emergency Management,
Pete Mayer, Director
Creates plans and policies
Management Program
Mayor's Office
for the administration of
all phases of emergency
management.
Critical Areas
Department of
Nora Gierloff, Director
Provides regulations for
Ordinance
Community
wetlands, waterways, and
Development
steep slopes.
Public Works
Public Works
Jen Tetatzin, Director
Engineering,
Operations
Departments
maintenance and
operation of all city
infrastructure.
Entities Responsible for Hazard Mitigation
••
• • •
•
Public Works
Jen Tetatzin
Director of Public Works
Community
Nora Gierloff
Director of Community Development
Development
Office of the Mayor
Marty Wine
City Administrator
Emergency
Pete Mayer
Emergency Management Director
Management
Puget Sound Regional
Will Lugo
Senior Emergency Manager
Fire Authority
National Flood Insurance Program
National Flood Insurance Program Compliance
What department is responsible for floodplain
Public Works
management in your community?
Who is your community's floodplain administrator?
Sherry Edquid, Levee Project Manager, Certified
(title/position)
Flood Plain Manager
What is the date of adoption of your flood damage
2004
prevention ordinance?
When was the most recent Community Assistance
May 2022
Visit or Community Assistance Contact?
Does your community have any outstanding NFIP
No
compliance violations that need to be addressed? If
so, please state what they are?
Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the
No known flooding has happened outside of the
flood risk within your community? If so, please state
identified Special Flood Hazards
why.
Does your floodplain management staff need any
No
assistance or training to support its floodplain
management program? If so, what type of
training/ assistance is needed?
Does your community participate in the Community
No
Rating System (CRS)? If so, what is your CRS
Classification and are you seeing to improve your
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rating? If not, is your community interested in
joining CRS?
How many Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) and SRL: no
Repetitive Loss (RL) properties are located in your RL: no
Has your community ever conducted an elevation or No
buy out of a flood -prone property? If so, what fund No
source did you use? If not, are you interested in
pursuing buyouts of flood prone properties?
Hazard Mitigation Strategies
Below are summaries of the strategies from the 2020 Annex, as well as the proposed strategies for 2025 moving
forward. These are intended to reduce vulnerabilities to hazards identified for Tukwila. The priorities for these
strategies is to reduce the effect of local hazards on all existing and future built environment and infrastructure.
These projects have been vetted internally be appropriate subject matter experts.
2020 Hazard Mitigation Strategy Status
Bridge Boeing Access/Airport Medium Ongoing
Maintenance/Improvement Boeing Access/I5
Levee Improvements Segale-Gunter High Ongoing
Gaco-Western
Ratolo
Christensen Road
Seismic Upgrades to Fire Survey and High Completed. Control of
Stations replace/retrofit all fire Fire Stations transferred
stations to PSRFA per
governance change 2023
2025 Hazard Mitigation Strategies
STRATEGY
LEAD A •
Operational Readiness
Emergency
Continual and as funding
High
Management, Mindi
comes available
Mattson
Facilities
ukwila Public
As funding comes
High
Improvements/Relocation
Works/Jen Tetatzin,
available
Director
Ak(Shawn
Christie)
ALI
Bridge Improvements
Tukwila Public
As funding comes
High
Works/Jen Tetatzin,
available and partner
Director
agencies are willing
Adam Cox
Levee Improvement
Tukwila u c
As funding comes
High
Works/Jen Tetatzin,
available and partner
Director
agencies are willing
(Sherry Edquid)
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Operational Readiness
Lead
Partner Points of Contact
Hazards
Funding Sources and Estimated
Points of
All City Departments
Mitigated / Goals
Costs
Contact
Addressed
• Estimated Total Cost: $500,000
Mindi
King County Office of
Tukwila staffprepared
Local budget, EMPG and other
Mattson,
Emergency Management
for disasters.
grant opportunities.
Emergency
Zone 3 jurisdictions
Earthquake
Manager
Puget Sound Regional Fire
Dam Failure
Authority
Flood
Special purpose districts
Landslide
Profit and non-profit
Severe Weather
partners
Tsunami
WA State Emergency
Volcano
Management Division
Wildfire
FEMA Region X
Civil Disturbance
Cyber Attack
Haz Mat Incident
Public Health
Emergency
Terrorism
Strategy Vision/Objective
Sustain and build the City of Tukwila's capability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to,
and recover during disasters.
Objective:
Provide training and exercise opportunities to City staff
Develop and enhance City resources for incident management
Mitigation Strategies
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Maintain technology and infrastructure of "warm" EOC site at Tukwila Justic Center and alternative
EOC
Plan and deliver EOC position training and exercise and / or activate the EOC annually
Maintain, update, and develop emergency management documents to support City efforts
before, during, and after disasters
Technology sustainment and development of tools, applications, and resources
Harden current systems to protect against cyber intrusion
2-Year Objectives 5-Year Objectives Long -Term Objectives
Establish an informed Develop a culture of A City able to
workforce capable of emergency preparedness and respond to and
responding to and ability to act within the City recover from a
recovering workforce catastrophic disaster
from disasters
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Implementation Plan/Actions
EOC:
Offer EOC training and exercise opportunities annually
Activate the EOC for major planned events and identified incidents with a proactive stance
Engage City staff in local and national preparedness campaigns and activities
Identify and implement technology solutions related to incident management
Perform routine updates and technology checks
Performance Measures
Tukwila's workforce will understand their roles before during and after a disaster and will have
completed the necessary training and exercise to demonstrate competence.
Facility Improvements
Lead
Partner Points of Contact
Hazards
Funding Sources and Estimated
Points of
• King County Office of
Mitigated / Goals
Costs
Contact
Emergency Management
Addressed
Estimated Total Cost: $1,750,000
Jeri
(OEM) —Regional
Upgrade Tukwila
(equipment, design, permitting,
Tetatzin
Coordination • Washington
Community Center
installation, commissioning,
(Public
State Emergency
HVAC/Generator
training) • Potential Funding
Works
Management Division
Operations
Sources: FEMA BRIC /HMGP,
Director) •
(EMD) — Grants &
• Power loss and
WA EMD passthrough grants,
Shawn
Compliance • Public Health
service interruption
King County OEM support,
Christie
— Seattle & King County —
due to severe
Department of Commerce Energy
(PW
Shelter/ POD coordination
weather,
Efficiency Grants, City Capital
Internal
• Seattle City Light (SCL) —
earthquakes
Improvement Program (CIP),
Operations
Utility coordination and
• Continuity of
Local City funds
Manager)
interconnection • American
Operations for life
Red Cross — Shelter
safety services
operations support
(heating/cooling
Tukwila Parks & Recreation
shelter, POD,
— Facility operations (TCC)
public health
Tukwila Technology and
POD/medical
Innovation Services (TIS) —
needs shelter,
Network/Communication
animal shelter, Law
continuity
Enforcement
operations muster
point)
• Resilience and
equity: reliable
access to
heat/cooling,
refrigeration,
communications,
and charging for
community
members most
impacted
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Strategy Vision/Objective
The City of Tukwila Community Center is a major hub for community activities, as well as the facility
designated as a potential emergency shelter, community point of distribution, public health shelter,
animal shelter, and recovery center. A permanently installed generator will ensure uninterrupted power
to critical building systems during all phases of an emergency.
Mitigation Strategy
Design, procure, and install a permanent standby generator with automatic transfer switch (ATS) sized
to support critical loads: HVAC for occupied shelter areas, refrigeration (medications/food), kitchen
equipment, lighting for safe egress, IT/network, radio/charging stations, and life safety systems.
Include fuel storage (or natural gas interconnect), sound attenuation, emissions compliance, and secure
enclosure; update electrical panels; and integrate with facility emergency operations plans.
2-Year Objectives
5-Year Objectives
Long -Term Objectives:
• Complete load analysis
• Complete installation,
• Maintain >_ 95% generator readiness
and generator sizing for
commissioning, and staff
(tested monthly/annually) • Establish
critical circuits • Finalize
training • Prepare and adopt
multi -year fuel supply contracts and
site selection, permitting,
Operations and Maintenance
parts inventories • Explore renewable
and environmental review
Plan (O&M plan) • Implement
integration (solar + storage microgrid)
• Prepare grant
a preventive maintenance
to reduce fuel use and operating cost
applications (i.e. BRIC,
schedule and vendor support
HMGP, King County) and
Conduct annual shelter
secure matching funds
activation exercise using
Issue RFP and award
generator power
design -build or design -bid -
build contract
Implementation Plan/Actions
• Phase 1 (0-12 months): Load study, design criteria, funding strategy, grant submissions, permitting
Phase 2 (12-24 months): Procurement, site prep, electrical upgrades, ATS install • Phase 3 (24-36
months): Generator install, commissioning, O&M plan, staff training, exercise
• Partners: Public Works (lead), Parks & Rec/Facilities (site operations), TIS (network loads), SCL
(utility), OEM/EMD (grant/admin), Red Cross (shelter), Public Health (clinical operations)
Performance Measures
Coverage of critical loads: Percent (%) of prioritized circuits powered during outage (target >>-90%)
Activation time: ATS transfer and shelter spin -up within <— 5 minutes
Exercise outcomes: Corrective actions closed within 90 days
Community impact: Number (#) of residents served during activation; satisfaction/after-action
feedback
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Facility Relocation
Lead Points
Partner Points of Contact
Hazards
Funding Sources and
of Contact
The Minkler facility houses
Mitigated / Goals
Estimated Costs
Jen Tetatzin
Public Works emergency
Addressed
Estimated Total Cost:
(Public Works
response vehicles and
Relocate Minkler
$30,000,000 (planning, design,
Director) /
supplies to maintain city
Shojis to a location
permitting, construction,
Shawn
infrastructure. Anyone who
with 500yearfZood
maintenance) • Potential Funding
Christie
works, lives, or travels in
protection.
Sources: FEMA BRIC / HMGP,
(Internal
Tukwila benefits from
• River
WA EMD pass -through grants,
Operations
reliable, coordinated
flooding/dam
King County OEM support, City
Manager) •
response capacity, and
failure exposure to
Capital Improvement Program
Public Works
mutual aid partners benefit
critical
(CIP), local match/REET
from a nonfloodprone
fleet/equipment
staging location.
and supplies -
Continuity of
Operations:
preserve response
capability during
flood events
Asset protection:
reduce damage,
downtime, and
replace ent costs
Strategy Vision/Objective
Relocate Minkler Shops to higher ground outside the Green River floodplain and construct a resilient
Public Works operations center with seismic design, backup power, secure storage, and all -hazards
communications, ensuring uninterrupted citywide infrastructure response.
Mitigation Strategy
Design and build a facility that is outside the floodplain with hardened utilities; include permanent
generator/ATS, fuel storage, and comms; plan phased move of equipment and inventory;
decommission the Minkler site.
2-Year Objectives
5-Year Objectives
Long -Term Objectives
• Finalize
• Demolish old T-force
• Commission new facility; achieve
SEPA/NEPA/environmental
Buildings, complete design
full operational readiness
review and permitting path
development, and obtain
Decommission/repurpose old site,
Finalize concept design and
permits • Begin construction
update flood response plans and
cost estimate • Submit grant
and phased transition of
staging • Maintain preventive
applications and identify local
fleet/equipment
maintenance and resilience upgrades
match; begin property due
over lifecycle
diligence
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Phase 1 (0-12 months): Design, environmental scoping, funding strategy
Phase 2 (12-36 months): Site demolition, design, permits, early works
Phase 3 (36-60 months): Construction, phased relocation, commissioning
Partners: Public Works (lead), Finance/Procurement (funding/contracting), King County, WA
.cology/FEMA/EMD (compliance/grants), Facilities/Real Estate, Engineering (design)
Performance Measures
Flood exposure reduction: % decrease in assets located in 100-year floodplain (target:100% removal)
Operational continuity: Response KPIs during flood events (downtime hours, missed routes)
or milestones met on time/on budget; grant compliance with no
Bridge Improvements
Lead
Partner Points of Contact
Hazards
Funding Sources and Estimated
Points of
Tukwila Public Works
Mitigated / Goals
Costs
Contact
Maintenance and
Addressed
WSDOT Local Bridge Program,
Adam Cox
Operations and Puget
Prioritise preventative
PSRC, and Move Ahead
Sound Fire Authority
maintenance/hardening
Washington are funding agencies
to bridge elements.
for bridge projects
Monitor and maintain
bridge conditions and
make improvements as
required.
Earthquake
Dam Failure
Flood
Terrorism
Strategy Vision/Objective
Ensure all 24 bridges in the City have a National Bridge Inventory rating for the substructure,
superstructure, and deck be in satisfactory to good condition. There are a total of 16 vehicle and 8
pedestrian bridges in the City of Tukwila with two vehicle bridges being jointly owned with neighboring
jurisdictions.
Mitigation Strategy
By studying the required routine bridge inspections, the City has implemented a Bridge Program that
conducts an annual report to observe and document the current condition of both vehicle and
pedestrian bridges. Results from the annual report will illustrate repair recommendations and future
bridge upgrades.
2-Year Objectives
5-Year Objectives
Long -Term Objectives
Begin the replacement of
Monitor bridges that require
Maintain preventative maintenance
the 42nd Ave S Bridge.
seismic upgrades and possible
procedures to extend the design life of
repairs /rehabilitation.
the structures.
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Implementation Plan/Actions
Analyzing the Annual City Bridge Inspection Report, City owned structures will receive prioritization of
replacement, rehabilitation, and repair recommendations. Based on the 2024 report, there are a total of
three bridges that require a wearing surface/deck repair/upgrades. The 42nd Ave S Bridge Replacement
project is currently under design and anticipated to start construction in 2027. The project will replace
a 75+ year old structure that has structural damage due to an over height freight truck strike resulting in
restricting the bridge to one way traffic. The project currently has local, state, and federal funding grants
to complete the replacement.
Performance Measures
The bridges in the City will continue to be inspected and analyzed for future repairs to extend the life
of the structures.
Levee Improvements
Lead
Partner Points of Contact
Hazards
Funding Sources and Estimated
Points of
King County Flood Control
Mitigated / Goals
Costs
Contact
District
Addressed
King County Flood Control
Sherry
Upgrading levees to
District
Edquid
provide 500yearfZood
protection and
repairing the Fort
Dent Levee.
Dam Failure
Flood
Strategy Vision/Objective
Update and improve the following levees: Tukwila 205, Tukwila South and Desimone through new
floodwalls and setback or raising of the existing earthen levees to protect the City of Tukwila by raising
these levees to 500-year flood protection plus 3 feet of freeboard.. Repair a portion of the Fort Dent
Levee where the bank has eroded and setback the levee. Note: This is just a repair and will not add
additional flood protection.
Mitigation Strategy
By prioritizing the Tukwila 205 Levee improvements in an upstream to downstream direction, the
percent of landprotected steadily increases over time. If construction were to instead progress
downstream to upstream, levee
failure could occur upstream of newly raised levees, and therefore flood the land area behind the
improved levee section. For alternative analysis, design, and construction prioritization, the Tukwila 205
Levee has been
divided into three main segments that correspond with the three Tukwila capital improvement projects
identified in the Green River SWIF, then with further subdivision of each of these segments into two
or three
smaller subsegments. Prioritization is also informed by prior analyses of the existing Tukwila 205 Levee
system that evaluated Green River water surface elevations and levee overtopping risk, scour, and
geotechnical
levee stability. The King County Flodd Control District is beginning design on the Desimone Levee
which was previously damaged. In the meantime there is an emergency action plan in place should the
Auburn USGS gage reach 10,000 cfs.
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Repair and setback the Upgrade and setback the Upgrade the Ratolo upper, middle and
Fort Dent Levee. Certify Gunter and Desimone Levee. lower levees and Christensen Road
the Tukwila 205 Levee levees.
with FEMA.
Implementation Plan/Actions
The City of Tukwila sent a letter to the King County Flood Control District (FCD) on May 1, 2019 and
requested that FCD include budgets to reconstruct the Tukwila 205 levees within the next ten (10)
years based on NHC report findings that the majority of the levee system in its current condition
cannot be accredited to provide 100-year flood protection. However, the SQRA by the Army Corps of
Engineers did recommend accreditation of the levee which the City is currently pursuing certifying the
levee with FEMA.
The existing Tukwila 205 Levee must be updated and improved through new floodwalls and setback or
raising of the existing earthen levees to protect the City of Tukwila from flooding. The Green River
System -Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) declared the level of protection standard as the 500-
year flood event plus three feet of freeboard. As important as the freeboard standard, the levees also
must meet factors of safety for geotechnical stability under a variety of conditions including flood
induced scour, drawdown, and seismic
events.
The proposed priority sequence for construction of these flood protection improvements generally
starts at the upstream end of the Tukwila 205 Levee, near river mile 16.7, and then proceeds
downstream to near river mile 12.4 (see previous map). Upstream of the Tukwila 205 Levee, near South
200th Street, there are existing levees that currently provide 100-year level of flood protection (this
includes the Frager Lowest Levee between the Tukwila 205 Levee and South 200th Street). The
Tukwila 205 Levee will tie into these 200th Street levees, which also needs to be improved in order to
Urovide 500-vear event 13lus three feet.
Performance Measures
Have our levees meet the protection standard.
*Note: This strategy will be updated once the After Action process has been completed in
response to the December 2025 flooding event.
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City of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Marty Wine, City Administrator
Agenda Item
Sponsor
Legislative History
Recommended Motion
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ITEM NO.
1.B.
AGENDA BILL
Resolution - Restate/Update Tukwila's Commitment to being a Safe,
Welcoming, and Inclusive City
Jo Anderson, Inclusion & Engagement Manager
March 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole
March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Consent
❑ Discussion Only ❑x Action Requested
MOVE TO approve the resolution.
On February 5, the Equity & Social Justice Commission approved a final draft of a Resolution to
restate/update Tukwila's Commitment to being a Safe, Welcoming, and Inclusive City, and Repealing
Resolution No. 1970.
DISCUSSION
• City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006, reaffirming its commitment to being an
inclusive community as a fundamental value.
• City Council adopted Resolution No. 1900 in 2016 and Resolution No. 1970 in 2019, reaffirming
its commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive community.
• City Council requested the resolution be reviewed by the Equity & Social Justice Commission.
• The Commission reviewed and made recommendations during the January 8, 2026 meeting and
finalized revision recommendations at the following February 5 meeting.
• The Clerk and City Attorney completed a review of the Commission's revisions on February 10.
ATTACHMENT
Draft Resolution
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DRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RESTATING
THE C,ITYTUKWILA'S COMMITMENT TO BEING
DIV€RSEA SAFE, TOLERANT -WELCOMING AND
INCLUSIVE CITY, AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 197000.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's greatest assets is beinc a beautifully diverse
community of neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, all of Tukwila's community members deserve to live in a safe,
welcomina. and inclusive environment free of hate. discrimination and fear: and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1921 adopting a city equity policy in 2017,
we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing equity and inclusion is
critical to the success of our communities and our nation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006 reaffirming its
commitment to being an inclusive community as a fundamental value; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1900 in 2016 and Resolution
No. 1970 in 2019 reaffirming its commitment to being a diverse, tolerant and inclusive
community; and
WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility to
support the constitutional and civil rights of all and not stay silent in the face of violence
and discrimination against any person; and
WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities,
abilities, and backgrounds all do better when we work together; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila promotes principles of non -violence, civility and
strives for a culture where tolerance compassion and solidarity overcome fear and
division; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not tolerate bias, harassment, or discrimination
based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, housing status or status with regard to ni ihli/+
assslstaRG&economic status: and
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WHEREAS, we believe On the public seGtE)F foF the publiG good, and advaRGiRg equity
and OnGlusion is GFitiGal to the SUGGeSS Of GUF GOmmunities and our nation; and
WHEREAS, because hate crimes and incidences of intimidation are on the rise
locally, regionally, and nationally, the City Council desires to reiterate their our position
that all elected officials, whether local, state, or federal, should be leaders in opposing
hate speeGh and espeGially Gareful to never use suGh language On spoken, written, or
s e Giail--rmiTe d ii --,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Tukwila has historically been, and remains to this day, a welcoming
community to people from all over the world, and therefore the City Council reaffirms its
commitment to equality and in^'i isiyenessbeing safe, welcoming and inclusive for all
residents and visitors to our City. -We reject the politics and language of division, bigotry,
violence, hate and discrimination. We will fight for the rights, freedoms and interests of
all the members of our community no matter what the color of our skin, our gender, the
way we worship, where we were born, our sexual orientation, our c abilities, or any other
identity. Furthermore, we resolve to:
1. Prioritize the City's Equity Policy goals and promote a welcoming
environment for all in our community and recognize the rights of individuals to live their
lives with dignity and free of discrimination.
2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda informed by our community that affirms
civil and human rights anderSU,sthat these targeted en the h�;s Of GUlture religi^„ ^r
3. Engage with individuals and community groups to build trust, promote
education and encourage dialogue among all community members.
4. Publicly support those in our community affected by hate, Der Ge
with the use of language expressing hate ith the intent to strike fear in the hearts
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m;� difTeFeReeS. and be especially careful to never use such language in spoken,
written, or social media.
Section 2. Resolution No. 1970 is hereby repealed in its entirety
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2026.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED
Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by City Council:
Resolution Number:
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Armen Papyan, Council President
Verna Seal, Councilmember
Hannah Hedrick, Councilmember
Dennis Martinez, Councilmember
Kate Kruller, Councilmember
Joe Torres Camacho, Councilmember
Jane Ho, Councilmember
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City of Tukwila
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Marty Wine, City Administrator
Agenda Item
Sponsor
Legislative History
Recommended Motion
ITEM NO.
1.C.
AGENDA BILL
Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Parks & Recreation Year in Review
Kris Kelly, Parks & Recreation Deputy Director
None
❑x Discussion Only
MOVE TO N/A
❑ Action Requested
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department intends to update the Community Services and Safety
Committee on the results of its Fiscal Year 2025 operations. This update will provide highlights, and
high-level results regarding all aspects of department operations including Recreation and Parks
Maintenance operations within the General Fund (000), Foster Golf Links operations within its Golf
Course Enterprise Fund (411), and parks development projects within the Parks Capital Fund (301).
DISCUSSION
The Tukwila Parks & Recreation Department had a very successful 2025:
• Recreation saw increases in program participation across nearly all facets of operations
• Demand for the department's ongoing work across our parks, trails, and open spaces continues to
grow, with increased volunteer numbers in Green Tukwila as well as higher levels of graffiti and
litter abatement performed by our Parks Maintenance Team.
• Foster Golf Links continues to increase sales and top -line revenue, thanks in part to another year
of over 60,000 rounds sold.
• Capital projects were awarded and/or secured several million dollars in grants from state and local
sources with design stages advancing for multiple projects.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item is a review of last year's Parks & Recreation operations and results with no decision being
requested. This item has no financial impact on any City of Tukwila funds.
ATTACHMENT
A. Parks & Recreation 2025 Year in Review Presentation (PDF)
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Tukwila Parks & Recreation
2025: Year-end Report] TUKWELA
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
1,524 000
CParticipants in O
IN-ft. Teen Late Night
*(30%decrease)
55 2024: 2,183 11'394 29
Youth served by therTeen
f522 *Decrease due to Participants in Children served by
After Schoolarticipants in impacts from TCC Teen After Preschool Program
Activities Program Open Gym flooding. School Room (190% increase)
(8% increase)9% increase) (56% increase)
2024: 10
2024: 51 2024: 901 2024:1130
0 8,016
Adult Athletics
program visits. O
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162681 Volleyball, Basketball,
Pickleball
Adult Group Fitness Class visits
(3% increase) 2024: 8,410
*Decrease due to reduction of
2024:16,145 Pickleball play hours and
reinstatement of youth
sports.
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$4,092,150
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Eight Grants Secured/Awarded
increase)
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202$989,819
(Eight Grants Secured/Awarded)
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2025: Year-end Report �j TUKWILA
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
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O631 Senior adults participating 375 Senior adults
Senior adults served b weekly in participating weekly in
Y Senior adults participating weekly in
Fitness & Wellness Programs Senior Enrichment Programs Trips, Tours, and Social Events Meal Programs
(49% increase) (56% increase) (226% increase) (44% increase)
Watercolor Painting, Ukulele Meals on Wheels, Duwamish
2024: 423 2024: 115 Curve Cafe
2024: 16
2024: 50
GREEN
TUKWILA
PARTNERSHIP
The partnership - including the City of Tukwila, nonprofits,
community groups, businesses, Forest Stewards, and
volunteers - cares for and protects our green spaces.
2,903 4.095
Stewardship Volunteer Hours Native Trees & Plants Planted
(24% increase) (17% increase)
2024: 2,337 Z 2024: 3,488
Tukwila Parks & Recreation
1025: Year-end Report ] TUKW
PARKS &RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
HEALTHY GREEN SPACES 21980 186,100 34,395
J Square feet of Pounds collected: Pounds collected:
Graffiti Removed Litter from Park Garbage Containers Improperly Disposed Litter
OUR PARKS (3% decrease) (44% increase) (13% increase)
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Tukwila is home to over 2024:3,060 2024:129,000 2024:30,403
150 acres of open space
including parks, multi-
use trails, Foster Golf
Links, and the Tukwila $401,156 YukW110 93 2
Community Center. 131313 Rental Revenue Total Requests Median Days to Close
1313 for TCC and Parks Shelters (15% decrease) + (80% decrease)
(21%increase)
2024:110 2024:10
2024: $330,951
FOSTER•
$21762,946 0 60,524 $351,046
E O STE ? Amount of Total number of Amount of
�l Total Sales Rounds Sold Total Rentals
F 000
• o 0 0 ® (14�o increase) (6%increase) (4%increase)
Cart Fees, Gift Cards, Green 2024: 57,107 O Golf Carts, Push Carts, Clubs
Fees, Membership, Packages,
Pro Shop, Rentals 2024: $336,542
2024: $2,413,596
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Tukwila Parks & Recreation
2025: Year-end Report] TUKWELA
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
Tukwila Community Center Turf Field Conversion
Estimated Budget. $2.2M
This project is part of the Tukwila Community Center
Master Plan, which also includes, among other projects, the
Tukwila Community Center Riverside Campus and Canoe
Launch. This project will include, but is not limited to, a
conversion of the grass field at Tukwila Community Center
to synthetic turf and the eventual installation of field
lighting to allow for nighttime usage. This project is
currently in the design stage and has received a $250,000
Youth Amateur Sports Grant from King County, as well as a
$1,000,000 earmark as part of the 2026-2031 King County
Parks Levy. Construction is currently slated for late 2026.
Schematic Design Underway
Project currently in the Schematic Design stage and continuing to seek funding.
Tukwila Parks & Recreation
2025: Year-end Report] TUKWILA
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
Joseph Foster Memorial Park Turf Field
Conversion
Estimated Budget: $2.2M
This project is part of the Joseph Foster Memorial Park
Master Plan, which also includes among other projects,
multiple improvements such as athletic activity spaces,
playground improvements, and walking paths. This
project will include, but is not limited to, a conversion
of the northern field at the park to synthetic turf and
the eventual installation of field lighting to allow for
nighttime usage. This project is currently in the design
stage and has received a $250,000 Youth Amateur
Sports Grant from King County. Construction is
currently slated for 2027.
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Project currently in the Schematic Design stage and continuing to seek funding.
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Tukwila Parks & Recreation
2025: Year-end Report] TUKWELA
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
Riverton Park Playground Replacement
Estimated Budget: $1.37M
This project includes a complete replacement and
redevelopment of the play space located at Riverton Park.
Improvements include, but are not limited to, new play
structures, swing sets, and other age -appropriate play
elements for youth ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12; an expanded picnic
shelter; active -play landscaping improvements; and new
plantings for additional shade and a rest area. This project is in
the design stage and has received a $500,000 Local Parks
Grant from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation
Office. City staff is currently exploring a partnership on this
project with the non-profit KABOOM!, with which the city
recently partnered to complete the Duwamish Park
Playground Replacement in Q3 2025. Construction is currently
slated for late 2026.
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Project currently in the Schematic Design stage and continuing to seek funding.
Tukwila Parks & Recreation
2025: Year-end Report] TUKWILA
PARKS & RECREATION
GOOD HEALTHY FUN
2000
Number of Attendees
(167% increase)
2024: 750
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SPIRIT
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$42,000
Goods and Monetary
Donations Raised
(11% Decrease)
2024: $47,000
390
Number of
Youth & Families Helped
(15% decrease)
2024: 460
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Tukwila Police Department
Community Services and Safety Committee
Quarterly Information Brief
Fourth Quarter, 2025
FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
❑ Staff i ng
➢ Ongoing Recruitment Efforts, Oral Boards and Interviews Conducted
➢ Academy Graduation
➢ Corporal Promotions
➢ MCU Detective Appointment
➢ Retirement
❑ Recognition
➢ Employees Of The Third Quarter
➢ Jake Berry
➢ Marc Schutt
➢ 20-Year Distinguished Service Medal
➢
Josh Vivet
➢
Mike Richardson
➢
Ryan McAdory
➢
Erik Kunsmann
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FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
LJ Community Engagement
➢ Meetings:
➢ COPCAB
➢ Tukwila School District
➢ International Rescue Committee
➢ Southend Indivisible
➢ Community Events
➢ Women's Safety Tactics Training
➢ Halloween Carnival
➢ Shop With A Cop
FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
LJSignificant Operations & Events
➢ Regional Partnership
➢ Valley Chiefs Valley Chiefs' executive meetings (VNET, SWAT, VIIT, SCORE, PSATT)
➢ King County Police Chiefs and Sheriff Assoc.
➢ Statewide VIIT / Valley VIIT
➢ Washinton Organized Retail Crime Task Force
➢ WASPC Conference
➢ Department Meetings/Events
➢ PD Leadership Meeting
➢ Special Emphasis
➢ Homeless Camp Cleanup
➢ Prostitution Investigations
➢ Retail Emphasis
➢ DUI Emphasis
➢ Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
➢ Public Disclosure Requests
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