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City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter February 2017
Join us for a Public Safety Plan Open House
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Residents recently approved a Public Safety Bond to ensure a
safer Tukwila for generations to come. The bond pays for vital
City of Tukwila Website
updates to safety facilities and equipment, organized under
the Public Safety Plan.
City Employment Opportunities
Winter 2016 Activities Guide
Saturday, March 18 from 10:00am to Noon
TukTV
Tukwila Fire Station 54 - 4237 S 144th Street
Parking available at Foster High School
Child care provided
J oin us to:
Learn about safety improvements
Tour Fire Station 54
Enjoy a pancake breakfast provided by Tukwila
firefighters, refreshments and kid-friendly activities
Share your thoughts
Tukwila Elected Officials
Mayor:
Allan Ekberg
City Council:
TIB Community Workshop Overview
Dennis Robertson (Council
President)
Joe Duffie
Imagination, creativity, and commitment to vision created
Verna Seal
possibilities at the TIB workshop this past weekend. Great
Kathy Hougardy
community participation from Foster High School students to
De'Sean Quinn
Kate Kruller
residents who have lived in Tukwia for 50 years, helped shape
Thomas McLeod
the ideas presented by the Congress for New Urbanism (CNU)
consultant team. A final report will be transmitted to the City
on May 4 at the CNU conference in Seattle.
Staff will continue to work with refining implementation ideas
presented in the final report. Recommendations will include
revisions to the Zoning Code for the neighborhood as well as
changes to TIB to allow on-street parking and protected bike
lanes. Going to a more urban neighborhood will mean, among
other things, allowing taller buildings, requiring less parking
and more streets and pedestrian walkways.
Looking southward from S 148th St, east of TIB, infill completes a
pedestrian alley to create a walkable market environment of cafes and shops.
Possible infill development including cafe, police and green
bicycle lane on TIB at S 150th Street.
Stay tuned to the City's web page as more opportunities are
scheduled to review and comment on proposed changes. Let
us know what you are thinking at #TIBRising.
City presents its Public Right of Way Self-
assessment and Draft ADA Transition Plan
for Public comment
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
prohibits all state and local governments from discriminating
on the basis of disability.
This ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan establishes the
City of Tukwila's ongoing commitment as an all-inclusive
community to providing equal access for all, including those
with disabilities. In developing this plan, the City of Tukwila
has undertaken a comprehensive evaluation of its right-of-way
facilities and programs to determine what types of access
barriers exist for individuals with disabilities. This plan will be
used to help guide future planning and implementation of
necessary accessibility improvements.
Tukwila's Draft ADA Transition Plan documents are now
available on the City's website and hard copies are also
available for viewing at the City Clerk's Office, 6200
Southcenter Blvd., the Tukwila Permitting Center in Suite 100
of 6300 Southcenter Blvd, and at the Tukwila Community
Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South. Alternate accessible
formats will be made available upon request, including
braille, large font, or audible versions. During the comment
period, the Public, City Council, and staff are encouraged to
take this opportunity to review and submit feedback on the
documents.
At the end of the review period, revisions will be made as
needed and a final version will be presented to Council for
consideration. Transition Plans are designed as living
documents and are intended to be updated.
Public comments and suggestions about the plan will be
accepted now through 5:00 p.m. March 31,
2017 at ADAPlan@TukwilaWA.gov or written comments must
be delivered to the Public Works Department, 6300
Southcenter Blvd., Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188 and
postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on March 31, 2017.
The City of Tukwila 2016 Annual Report is
now available
View the City of Tukwila 2016 Annual Report