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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-31 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter March 2020 City Council passes Resolution 1983: Temporary Eviction Moratorium In accordance with Governor Inslee's statewide suspension of residential evictions, the City Council enacted an eviction moratorium in Tukwila that will last during the coronavirus civil emergency. The economic impacts of this public health crisis are far-reaching and may result in difficulty paying Quick Links household expenses, including rent. The moratorium is another step in the effort to protect public health, support City of Tukwila Website housing stability, prevent homelessness, and decrease the risk City Employment Opportunities of exposure. Exceptions to this moratorium are if a tenant's Winter 2020 Activities Guide actions are a threat to the health or safety of others. The TukTV moratorium also extends to fees for late payment. Read the full text of the resolution here. Printable COVID-19 information and resource list for residents now available The City has a printable document available with COVID-19 information and resources to assist Tukwila residents. The list is now available on the City's COVID-19 updates page. Tukwila Elected Officials Mayor: Allan Ekberg City Council: De'Sean Quinn (Council President) Verna Seal Kathy Hougardy Kate Kruller Thomas McLeod Zak Idan Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson Click to view printable version Free childcare for children of essential workers at Tukwila Elementary School starting March 30, 2020 In partnership with Tukwila Public Schools, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County will offer extended day programming at Tukwila Elementary School starting Monday, March 30. Programming will be available for children of essential workers and first responders from 7am until 4pm daily. This is a free service. They are following all guidelines set out by Public Health under which this service falls. This service is ONLY available for those Essential Workers in the Tukwila Area who have no alternatives for childcare during the COVID-19 health crisis. Occupation workers identified by Washington State as essential activities occupations during the Coronavirus outbreak include: First Responders and Public Safety Personnel (e.g., Police, Firefighters, Emergency Dispatchers, Department of Corrections) Public Health and Safety (e.g., Metro Bus Drivers, Sanitation Services, Utilities, Public Health Employees) Healthcare Workers Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, Pet Stores, Laundromats, and Bank Workers, essential delivery workers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.) Day Care and Child Care Workers The focus is to support families experiencing challenges due to school closures by ensuring youth have a fun, educational place to go during the day. Workers will be asked to provide a work ID or similar evidence that shows they fall within the essential worker categories. Children will go through a brief health check on drop off each day, failure to pass this will mean a child can not attend. Places are limited. You can register for the program at www.positiveplace.org by clicking Register in the top right-hand side and then enter Tukwila in the search box - or follow this link. The Boys & Girls Clubs of King County will continue to closely monitor guidelines from Governor Inslee's office, King County Board of Health, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. For more details of the procedures in place, and to receive a copy of the parent guide, please contact Annie Faletogo at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County tel: 206.436.1914 or email: afaletogo@positiveplace.org. City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800 Copyright © 2020 City of Tukwila. All Rights Reserved.