HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 2017-08-21 Item 2B - Public Safety Plan - City Council Vision Statement for Justice Center Architecture and EngineeringCit y of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
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TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM" Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: August 16, 2017
SUBJECT: Vision Statement for Design of Justice Center
ISSUE
The Public Safety Plan approved by Tukwila Voters at the November 8, 2016 General Election
provides for the construction of a Justice Center to house the Police Department and Municipal
Court- The architects selected to design and engineer the new building intend to facilitate a
visioning session with programming participants to identify and prioritize values and goals for
the Project, The City Council desires to adopt a vision statement to set the tone for this work.
DISCUSSION
Staff has prepared the following draft vision statement for the Committee to consider and
expand upon.
The Tukwila City Council looks forward to a community Justice Center that is modern,
secure, and efficient in its delivery of outstanding Police and Court services. We envision
a beautiful building that is aesthetically reflective of Tukwila's historical and cultural
character, environmentally and fiscally responsible, and that will serve as a safe and
inclusive space that will foster pride in our community.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is seeking Committee input on the draft vision statement and a recommendation to the
Committee of the Whole, potentially on August 28, 2017
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