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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-31 E-Hazelnut Newsletter City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter March 2017 Four community volunteers needed to sit on the Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee Quick Links The City of Tukwila is looking for four community volunteers to sit on the City of Tukwila Website Public Safety Plan Siting Advisory Committee. This group will provide input City Employment Opportunities and advice to City officials while siting new facilities for our first Spring/Summer 2017 Activities responders. Guide TukTV The Public Safety Plan has two general components: Public Safety Bonds: On the November 8, 2016 General Election, voters of Tukwila approved issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $77,385,000 to pay for: Replacement of three seismically-deficient fire stations (Stations 51, 52 and 54) Guaranteed funding for fire equipment and apparatus for the life of the 20-year bond Construction of a Justice Center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court. Tukwila Elected Officials Public Works Shops Replacement: The City's aging shops will be replaced by allocating an equal amount of funds from the General and Enterprise Mayor: Allan Ekberg Funds to cover the cost of constructing the new facility. City Council: As the City begins the process of implementing the Public Safety Plan, it Dennis Robertson (Council recognizes the importance of having additional voices advising its President) efforts. As such, the Administration and Council created the Siting Advisory Joe Duffie Committee, with the following responsibilities: Verna Seal Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn Meet regularly to review outreach efforts, provide advice on Kate Kruller Thomas McLeod strategies and tactics for outreach, and identify key audiences. Participate in public outreach efforts such as town hall meetings, review feedback generated by the community, and verify that common themes heard from the community are being incorporated into siting decisions and facility plans when feasible. Provide the City Council with feedback about the physical siting process and outcomes. Provide the City Council with outreach advice, such as reviewing materials and identifying other groups to contact. Review potential sites and provide feedback. The Committee will be made of seven individuals: four community members, including one representing business; two members of the City Council; and the Public Works Director. The Committee will meet on a schedule determined by the flow of information to evaluate. The Committee will report on its activities to the Council a minimum of once every six months, and will report more frequently prior to Council decision points, in order to provide up-to-date advice. Interested community members should fill out the Boards and Commissions application . The deadline for filing the application is Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:00p.m. Questions? Contact PublicSafetyPlan@TukwilaWA.gov or Rachel.Bianchi@TukwilaWA.gov City Council elections coming Interested in helping guide the direction of your community? If you have considered serving in public office, four Council seats are up for election this year: #1 (currently held by Verna Seal) #3 (currently held by Thomas McLeod) #5 (currently held by Joe Duffie) #7 (currently held by De'Sean Quinn) TERM OF OFFICE January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021 SALARY $1,250 per month (2017), plus certain medical benefits. Tukwila City Councilmembers serve at large, representing the City's residents. Council duties include reviewing, studying, discussing and deciding on policy and budget questions. Interaction with members of the community involves public and personal meetings, email or other written correspondence, and phone conversations. Councilmembers attend weekly Council meetings, as well as meetings of standing committees and special meetings scheduled throughout the year. A candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of Tukwila for at least one year. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the laws that regulate City government. 2017 CANDIDATE FILING TIMES/DEADLINES By mail: May 1-19, 4:30pm, regardless of postmark In person: May 15, 8:30am-May 19, 4:30pm Online: May 15, 9:00am-May 19, 4:30pm ELECTION DATES Primary: August 1, 2017 General: November 7, 2017 Contact King County Elections for complete rules and requirements. Questions? Call 206-296-1565 The Spring/Summer 2017 Activities Guide is now available Spring is finally here! Take a look at our new Spring/Summer 2017 Activities Guide to see all the great programs, summer camps and special events our Parks & Rec staff have lined up for you!