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Home My WebLink About2024-08 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 44 No 4WHAT'S INSIDE: • Green Tukwila opportunities • City records available online • Paint collection event • Emergency planning workshop • Current City projects • King County Alert System ...and more! JULY/AUGUST 2024 VOLUME 44, NUMBER 4 Save the dates! op. End of Summer Bash Friday, August 30 - Starts 6:00PM at Tukwila Community Center Featuring exciting games, a selection of food trucks, the latest back -to -school gear, and "Kung Fu Panda 4" evening movie. King County Play Day Sunday, September 15 12:00 NOON to 3:OOPM at Tukwila Community Center A FREE event hosting programs and activities from around King County. Soccer, basketball, roller derby, baseball, pickleball and activities for all abilities. Seattle Seahawk Watch Parties Playing in the lobby at Tukwila Community Center Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 30 October 6,10, 20, 27 A free opportunity to cheer along with other Hawks fans! TukwilaWA.gov tCOMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, August 28 - 3:30 to 7:30PM Sullivan Center 14350 Tukwila International Blvd. (Pizza and light refreshments provided) Work on Tukwila's 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan is winding down. In September, the City Council will be presented the Draft Plan for a Public Hearing (scheduled for September 23). A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan Please stop by and review the draft Plan - learn how it will guide Tukwila's future. Please check out the Plan's website to review the elements of the draft Plan - its Goals and Policies, and the Implementation Strategies that will bring the Plan to life over the next 20 years. If you have comments or suggestions, please let us know (2044CompPlan@TukwilaWA.gov). We look forward to seeing you there! Tukwila Tree Giveaway program returns! Would you like free trees? The Tukwila Tree Giveaway is back for the third year to help grow our tree canopy in the city! In partnership with the King Conservation District, the City of Tukwila is offering two free trees to all Tukwila residents and businesses. We have 10 different tree species to choose from - there is something for everyone! Visit TukwilaWA.gov/tree-giveaway and check out the 2024 Tree Planting Guide. To secure your free trees, apply before August 29. The tree giveaway will happen on Saturday, October5 at Hazelnut Park. If you need any help selecting a tree or signing up, call, email, or text Maya Klem at maya.klem@kingcd.org / 206-379-5290. Tukwila: The City of Opportunity, The Community of Choice MAYOR'S MESSAGE Police recruitment is working - including the return of a familiar face I recently had the privilege of administering the oath of office to Robert Mosley, Tukwila's newest police officer. This is one of my favorite mayoral duties, due to both my focus on community safety and the occasion to take part in someone's career advancement. Over 20 years ago at the age of 13, Officer Mosley initially joined the Tukwila Police Department as an explorer. We are excited to have him back serving our community as an officially sworn -in officer. Since taking office in January, I have been fortunate to administer the oath of office to several new Tukwila police officers. As promised to the community in the last budget cycle, the City has been hiring additional officers to protect and serve. A variety of factors, including budget shortfalls due to COVID-19, had led to understaffing in our Police Department and resulted in the City having to limit some proactive public safety initiatives and services. Last year Tukwila adopted and implemented a business and occupation tax on certain business activities. The new revenue created from this tax allowed the City to fill vacant officer positions, and the Department has worked hard on recruitment efforts to attract candidates. Tukwila sets a high standard for police officer recruits; many applicants may not pass the rigorous selection and training process. The City is beginning to see the results of these recruitment efforts. Tukwila now has officers and candidates in all the open police officer positions. It can take up to a year for a new officer to go through the academy and field training before they can work by themselves, but we're well on our way to having our Police Department fully staffed again. The increased personnel levels enable officer deployment throughout the city to address several community concerns. The Police Department's new Special Emphasis Unit was able to apprehend individuals involved in organized retail theft and drug dealing. The Police Department has also been able to increase traffic enforcement in the Allentown neighborhood to address residents' concerns with speeding and impacts from heavy truck traffic. And as our new officers complete their training and join the Tukwila community, I look forward to administering more oaths of office. Mayor, City of Tukwila We want to know what you think is important for our community Tukwila community members are encouraged to show us their top budget priorities. Interim Finance Director Tony Cullerton sets up a booth weekly at the Farmer's Market, where he explains the process and answers questions (and visitors mark choices with sticky dots). The Farmer's Market is an excellent opportunity to shop and support vendors, meet residents and visitors, and learn about City initiatives and services. The Market is a program of Food Innovation Network and New Roots, and meets Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00PM at the Tukwila Village Plaza through October 30. 2 THE HAZELNUT Remember to check if your home improvement project needs a permit Summer is still here, and so are your summer improvement projects! Before starting any home improvements, it's always a good idea to call and see if your new backyard oasis dreams require a permit to be completed. Minor residential remodel projects in an owner -occupied residence valued up to $20,000 (including building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing within 1 year) have low cost of just $47.25! Feel free to drop by the permit center Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM-4:00PM. Or if you prefer to beat the heat and stay home, there are lots of helpful checklists and informational documentation on our website. Find us at TukwilaWA.gov/departments/permit-center/. Still have questions? Feel free to call us at 206-431-3670, and we will help you navigate any permitting requirements. Find thousands of City records online Do you know about the City's Digital Records Center (DRC)? Managed by the City Clerk's Office, the DRC is an electronic archive that preserves City records and makes them available online. Frequently requested records can be accessed, free of charge, through the City's website at TukwilaWA.gov. The first records were documents held by the City Clerk's Office, such as ordinances, resolutions, agenda packets, meeting minutes, contracts, and the Tukwila Municipal Code. CITY DEPARTMENTS Audio - Council Meetings (Windows Media Player Format) Audio - Planning Commission (Windows Media Player Format) Boards and Commissions Contracts and Agreements Council Agenda Packets Council Committees Council Minutes Fire Marshal Records Franchises Interlocal Agreements Legal / Public Notices Ordinances Permits (GET -IT) Press Releases Proclamations Recorded Documents Resolutions Special Committees Tukwila Municipal Code CITY OF TUKWILA Translate 0 Contact .E Directory 0. search RESIDENTS BUSINESS VISITORS GOVERNMENT HOW DO I? TUKWILA CITY HALL THE CITY PPORTUNITY, THE62oo COMMUNITY OF CHOICE. Apply for a City Job? Contact Code Enforcement? Apply fora Permit? Find my Court Date? Access Public Records? Pay Court Fides? Report an Issue? Access COVID Information? Over time, the DRC expanded to include permit and land use records from the Department of Community Development, purchasing records from the Finance Department, Fire Marshal's office records and more. After years of working with other City departments, today there are over 100,000 files (that's over 2.3 million individual images!) available 24/7 for access by the public and City staff. The Clerk's Office continues to add new records series. Before a record is digitized and added to the DRC, it undergoes a thorough process of preparation by Clerk's Office staff, including checking for sensitive information, quality checking each page of each record, assigning search capabilities to each document, and more. Following grant funding, in 2022 the Clerk's Office, along with the departments of Public Works and Technology & Innovation Services, launched a new project to digitize Public Works as -built drawings. The project's objective is to eventually integrate these records with the City's GIS mapping system. This will ensure the long-term protection and viability of important City records and, by making them available online, lessen public records requests to the City. The GIS integration will boost the efficiency of City operations by increasing the effectiveness of Public Works field crews, project managers and engineers to better serve the public. Got questions about the DRC or City records? Please contact the City Clerk's Office at TukwilaCityClerk@TukwilaWA.gov, or call 206-433-1800. JULY/AUG 2024 3 COUNCIL, CORNER Discussing the need for summer safety Hello, Tukwila community! I hope you had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July holiday. As I write this, summer is in full swing, and this week we have been experiencing very high temperatures regionally. What has been on my mind as I read the news and talk to my neighbors is summer safety - heat safety, water safety, and youth safety. With rising temperatures, we see more impacts to human health and wellbeing. Heat can be dangerous, even deadly, but there are steps we can take to help ourselves and our loved ones. Stay hydrated - drink more water or other beverages than you think you need. When outdoors, find shade. If you don't have access to air-conditioned spaces, consider visiting local cooling centers such as Southcenter Mall or any branch of the King County Library System. Tukwila is lucky to have two branches of the library, one in the mall and one on South 144tn Never leave pets or kids unattended in vehicles, and check on vulnerable and elderly family members and neighbors. Finally, learn to recognize the symptoms of heat illness and do not hesitate to call 911 or seek other medical attention for yourself or loved ones. Every year I am saddened to read news reports of drownings in local waterways. According to officials, these incidents have been on the rise over the past four years. On very hot days it is tempting to seek out relief in our rivers and lakes, but we must be careful. Even when the outside temperature is high, local water temperatures are usually still in the 50s, and jumping in can lead to "cold water shock," which can rapidly lead to drowning. Learn to swim (check out the lessons at TukwilaPool.org), and never swim alone or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Teach children to always ask permission before going near water, and keep a close by Mohamed Abdi, 2024 Council President eye on them when they do. Always wear lifejackets on boats, paddleboards and kayaks. Simple water safety measures can go a long way. Finally, I want our city's young people to focus on positivity and peace this summer. There are a lot of regional programs out there that serve youth and provide safe spaces to gather and spend time with friends in a positive environment. Our Parks and Recreation Department offers a lot of fun events throughout the year, including an End of Summer Bash on August 30 at 6:00PM at the Community Center. They also offer a Teen Late Night program on Friday nights year-round. Learn more at the City's website - TukwilaWA.gov. These issues are very important to me. In a strong and healthy community, we must all look out for each other - families, neighbors, colleagues, even strangers you encounter on the street. I always enjoy National Night Out - it's a whole event organized around this principle where we take the time to meet one another and take care. I invite you to learn more about the work of the City Council at TukwilaWA.gov/council. Tukwila City Council meetings are aired live on Comcast Channel 21 and are also streamed live from Tukwila's website. Green Tukwila — come join us! Learn more/sign up: TukwilaWA.gov/greentukwila VOLUNTEER - The Green Tukwila Partnership works across Tukwila to restore 138 acres of natural areas. Fall is planting season, a great opportunity to dig into your community and give back. We need volunteers to plant young trees and shrubs. All tools and training are provided at work parties. See you at the park! TOUR - Join Green Tukwila Staff for monthly tours of the Tukwila Parks System, a wonderful opportunity to explore and learn about Tukwila's Urban Forests. The Tours will focus on native plants, trees, the Duwamish Watershed, and ways to support thriving ecosystems and biodiversity in Tukwila. S E P T 0 Saturday, Oct. 19, 10:OOAM to 1:OOPM C Restoration at Riverton Park: Tuesday, Sept. 10,11:30AM-1:30PM Bat Workshop at TCC: Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:45 to 8:45PM Restore Duwamish Hill: Saturday, Sept. 21, 10:00AM to 1:00PM Green River Trail along TCC: Friday, Sept. 27,10:00to 11:30AM T Planting at Riverton Park: Tuesday, Oct. 8,11:30AM-1:30PM Planting Duwamish Hill Preserve: Crystal Springs Park, Fall Colors Tour: Friday, Oct. 25, 10:00 to 11:30AM U KWI LA PARTNERSHIP 4 THE HAZELNUT RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS ■ Granted franchise to Astound Broadband, LLC (Ord. 2728) ■ Accepted grant funding from the Washington State Military Department for radio system updates ■ Adopted South King Housing and Homelessness Partners' 2025 Work Plan and Operating Budget (Res. 2095) ■ Adopted updated Financial Policies (Res. 2096) ■ Adopted updated Purchasing&Contracting Policy (Res.2097) ■ Awarded contract to KPG Psomas, Inc., for Traffic Signal Assessment and Preventative Maintenance Program ■ Awarded contract to Infrastructure Management Services for the 2024 Pavement Condition Index study ■ Accepted grant funding from the Washington State Patrol for the National Criminal History Improvement Program ■ Updated Tax Codes (Ord. 2730) ■ Adopted Surface Water Comprehensive Plan (Res. 2098) ■ Authorized agreement to include mobile integration into Parks and Recreation registration software ■ Adopted a Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (Res. 2099) ■ Awarded lodging tax funding to Explore Seattle Southside for World Cup advertising ■ Conducted work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan and Utility Rates CONFIRMATIONS Congratulations to following community members who were confirmed to a City Committee and Commission. Tukwila thanks you for your volunteer service to our community! Community -Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Committee: Scott Whitbeck Planning Commission: Jacob Halverson City Council meeting minutes and the complete text of all legislative items are available online in the Digital Records Center at TukwilaWA.gov. For additional information about the work of the City Council, please call 206-433-8993. Tukwila increases minimum wage TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage For more info: 206-552-6873 As adopted, the City's Minimum Wage (and Fair Access to Additional Hours of Work Law) affects mid -size and large employers, including restaurants, seasonal workers, and certain franchises. As of July 1, mid -size employers are required to pay workers $1 more per hour, to $19.29, starting. Large employer minimum wage remains $20.29/hour until January 1, 2025. Information and resources available to both employers and employees can be found online at TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage. There you will learn: • How to determine if an employer is mid -size or large, and who is not affected. • What an employer is required to do, including employee notification and annual compliance certification. • How and when the minimum wage rates increase. • How this law also regulates fair access to additional hours of work. • How to submit a complaint about a possible labor standards violation. Find complete information and helpful charts at TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage Questions? Contact us... we're here to help! Visit: TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage Email: MinimumWage@TukwilaWA.gov Phone: 206-552-5873 JULY/AUG 2024 5 Hey, Tukwila Residents! Need a Kitchen Compost Pail for your food scraps? Free kitchen compost pails are available for Recology Tukwila residential customers. These are great for your kitchen to collect food soiled paper and food scraps. Pick yours up at the Burien Recology Store today! Burien Recology Store: 15858 1st Ave S, Suite A100 Hours of Operations: Tues - Satl Oam - 5pm Recology King County WASTE ZERO Bulky Item Collection A reminder - once each year, residential customers can order a no -cost collection of up to four non -appliance bulky items, plus extra trash and smaller items (up to two cubic yards; a cubic yard is 3' x3'x3'.) Pickup will be during your normal collection day, but you must call Recology at 206- 944-3900 in advance to schedule your date. Examples of bulky items include, but aren't limited to, mattresses, box springs, sofas and chairs. If you've already had your no -cost bulky item pickup for 2024, or if you have appliances to dispose of, you can still call to make an appointment and arrange for pickup. However, fees will apply. Refrigerated appliances cost $51.68 per item, non -refrigerated appliances cost $25.83 per item, and items such as sofas, chairs, mattresses, and box springs cost $41.48 per item. PAINT COLLECTION EVENT S'ATURDAY, S'EPTEMBER 21 9:00AM-3:00PM AT TUKWIIA COMMUNITY CENTER Have unwanted paint cans just sitting around and taking up space? Get rid of them once and for all - and do your planet a favor by keeping them out of landfills - your paint will be recycled! ► Accepting from households and businesses. ► Must be in original, non -leaking, and labeled containers ► One -gallon, five -gallon and sample sizes are OK ► Accepting up to 100 gallons ► More than 100 gallons? You can arrange for a free pick-up ACCEPTING: • Latex paint • Oil -based paint • Stains • Shellacs • Lacquers • Varnishes • Urethanes • Sealers • Textured coatings NOT ACCEPTING: • Solvents • Paint thinner • Spray paint • Cleaning agents • Adhesives • Roof patch • Drywall mud • Stucco • Two-part products You are encouraged to sign up ahead of time. Look for registration information in September on the City of Tukwila's website and social media. Rain Barrels Available Rain barrels fit with all the other techniques of natural yard care. Building healthy soil, planting right for your site, practicing smart watering (making every drop count), thinking twice before using pesticides, and practicing natural lawn care are all part of gardening the healthy, natural way. Rain barrels are available for City of Tukwila residents to purchase at a subsidized rate. The rain barrels hold 50 gallons of water and are re -purposed food -grade barrels. They can be purchased for $45 at the front counter in City Hall at 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Once payment is received, a rain barrel with diverter/connection valve will be delivered to your address by one of the City's Stormwater Inspectors. Availability of these rain barrels is limited and is for Tukwila residents only. Questions? Email EnvironmentalCompliance@TukwilaWA.gov. The project is made possible through grants from the Washington State Department of Ecology and King County Solid Waste. 6 THE HAZELNUT LET'S TALK HAZARDOUS WASTE Household hazardous waste Drop-off disposal Tukwila residents can bring their household hazardous waste to the Auburn Wastemobile, 1101 Outlet Collection Way in Auburn. It is open every weekend, year-round from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. (Closed on November 30, December 1 and December 28-29, 2024) Hazardous products often include: • Paint thinner • Fertilizers • Motor oil • Cleaning products • Pesticides You can find more information about hazardous waste disposal and what materials are accepted at KingCountyHazWasteWA.gov. Home collection option Are you a King County resident 65 or older, or a resident with a disability? If you do not have a vehicle or are otherwise unable to access a hazardous waste collection site, you can call the Hazardous Waste Help Line to schedule a waste pickup at your home. When you call, please be ready to provide: ► Your name, address and telephone number, and ► The types and amounts of waste you have for collection. A collection date will be scheduled, usually Wednesdays, between 9:00AM-3:00PM. Please note that there may be a backlog of pickups. ► Wastes should be sealed and placed upright in boxes. Regular collection limits still apply. ► Place your hazardous waste in a safe place outside the front of your home on the scheduled pick-up date. For multifamily homes (i.e., apartments), place your hazardous waste outside your unit door just prior to staff arrival. Do not put hazardous waste on the curb. ► A staff member will call you when they arrive to pick up your hazardous waste. You will be asked to stay inside your home. A staff member will accept verbal or non-verbal signals (i.e., a nod or wave) to confirm the pickup service. Home collection staff does not collect other special wastes such as latex paint, tires, electronics or medications. To schedule a home collection, call the Hazardous Waste Help Line at 206-296-4692 from 9:OOAM to 5:00PM, Monday through Saturday. Business hazardous waste Are you a business that needs to safely dispose of hazardous waste? King County has several disposal options for businesses. Hazardous products can include: • Paint thinner • Solvents • Cleaning products • Motor oil and gasoline • Pesticides and fertilizers To find out more information regarding accepted items and locations, visit KingCountyHazWasteWA.gov. Business incentives If you are eligible, your business can receive up to $599 cash back for hazardous waste improvements that protect your works and the environment. Reimbursement is available for lab testing, disposal and recycling, equipment and process changes (including secondary containment, spill control, and substitution of less toxic materials), and protective equipment for employees. Free on -site consultation for businesses Schedule a free on -site consultation to receive customized recommendations from King County Hazardous Waste Management Program staff. They'll help you: ► Find the best way to manage your business's hazardous materials and wastes. ► Find safer alternatives to hazardous products ► Learn which hazardous waste regulations apply to your business. ► Get cash back for improvements or disposal expenses. ► Get recognition for your efforts to manage your business in an environmentally friendly way. City of Tukwila Solid Waste Analyst Colleen Minion - 206-431-2445 Colleen.Minion@TukwilaWA.gov JULY/AUG 2024 7 Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop You are invited 1 -- ah Workshop discussion will cover the critical elements that YOUR emergency plan needs for keeping you and your household safe during a di aster. Emergency Communications Plan Tips for All Circumstances Regional Hazards Thursday, September 19 6:30 to 8:30PM at thel Tukwila Community Center Learn where you can go to get emergency information. i Make a plan for how you'll communicate with your loved ones. Are you ready to get prepared? REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Do you have a disability? Share your home with pets? Got small children? Learn preparedness and planning tips for all the unique circumstances of your household. Discussion about the items you should include in your kits. Preparation of both a Grab-n-Go kit and a Shelter -in -Place kit. TukwilaWA.gov/EmergencyWorkshop Learn about the region's hazards, and what to do before, during, and after a disaster to keep you and your household safe. And much more! Workshop materials - including a fillable bound booklet - will be provided for FREE to attendees. Attendees should come prepared to complete their workbook during the workshop. 8 THE HAZELNUT As we move through summer, our staff and construction crews are hard at work. Here is an overview of some of our active projects. UNDER CONSTRucTiON 'huk\n�ila Public Works Projects Stormwater Outfall Water Quality Retrofit: The goal of the project is to improve the water quality of stormwater runoff to the Duwamish River from city roads. This project will retrofit two city street discharge points with below -ground vaults to treat water before it drains into the Duwamish River. One site is located on Tukwila Intl. Blvd, and the other on Interurban Ave S. The City was awarded grants from the WA State Dept of Ecology and King County for construction and construction management costs. Estimated Completion: November 2024 Green River Trail: The City is replacing approximately 700 feet of existing trail with a widened 12-foot wide paved pathway, lighting and security cameras. A new pedestrian plaza will also be constructed where the Green River Trail intersects with Christensen Road, including way -finding signs to major destinations. The wider trail section will be built to safely accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclists. The City was awarded a grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council for construction of the trail. Estimated Completion: September 2024 Sewer Lift Station 5 Rebuild: Sewer Lift Station 5 is located near the 1-405 ramps at Interurban Ave S, along Fort Dent Way. The sewer lift station was originally constructed in 1980 and later updated in 2000. No significant improvements have taken place since. The lift station has neared its useful life and has resulted in an increased need for maintenance. This project will update the pumps and electrical components to increase performance, also making it safer for maintenance crews. Estimated Completion: May2025 To learn more about the City's capital improvement projects, visit TukwilaWA.gov/construction-projects 'h�lkwila Parks & Recreation Projects Tukwila Community Center Outdoor Pickleball Courts: Tukwila Parks & Recreation decommissioned its Skate Park located on the northeast portion of the campus. In its place, four outdoor pickleball courts have been installed.. Estimated completion: Now! Tukwila Community Center Master Plan: This recently -concluded Plan creates a vision for the future of the facility and a map for development as funding becomes available. Find more at bit.ly/TukwilaCommunityCenterMasterPlan. Highlights include: ♦ Creating connections with the Duwamish River, including a small craft boat launch. ♦ Improvement of the playfield to include lights and synthetic turf. ♦ Reimagined play zones including an improved playground and new spray park. ♦ Creating a mega loop that utilizes the whole campus as an activity zone. This zone will also include a new skate park on the northwest portion of the campus. Joseph Foster Memorial Park Master Plan: This recently -concluded Plan creates a vision for the future of the park and a map for development as funding becomes available. Highlights include: ♦ Reconfigured off -leash dog park ♦ Sport courts (multi -use) ♦ Outdoor gym ♦ Improved field/athletics for softball/base- ball and soccer with synthetic turf & lights ♦ Play Slope that leverages topography to include slides, scrambles, and zip -lines. Learn more at bit.ly/JosephFosterMemorialParkMasterPlan JULY/AUG 2024 9 Essential Summer (and always) Car Care Tips Tire Maintenance • I.. Proper tire maintenance will extend the life of your tires and save you money. Keep tires properly inflated so that they will wear down more slowly. Check your tire pressure once per month, either with your own pressure gauge or at a gas station air pump. You can find the recommended tire pressure in your owner's manual, or on a sticker inside the driver's side door. Get your tire alignment checked and rotate tires according to the manufacturer's instructions. Proper alignment and regular rotation prevent uneven wear on your tires, reducing the amount of tire particles that wear off as you drive. b -o c o b AIM : • iV o m 1N Car tires have many chemicals that help protect them from damage. As we drive, the tires wear down, leaving tiny bits of tire behind on our roads. The chemicals in the tire bits are toxic to fish. When it rains, the runoff picks up the tire bits and carries them down storm drains and into our waterways. Scientists recently discovered an ingredient in tires called 6PPD-Q. It's used to preserve tire rubber, but when it reacts with ozone in the air, it transforms into a new chemical that's highly toxic to coho salmon. Taking care of your tires is the best thing drivers can do to reduce wear and prevent tire pollution. To learn more, visit DontWaitTolnflate.org. b_Q '�-o �,o - i L'o �Y a • •Iu Tri b-'O o- o (Pi • "61' KING COUNTY REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN SURVEY Public input is needed! The Cities of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac, and Tukwila, as well as Puget Sound Fire are signatories to the King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan assesses natural, human - caused, and technological hazards that can impact our region and develops strategies to reduce risk and build resilience. It is a tool for the community to prioritize projects that will lessen the impacts of these disasters. We need your help as we gather information for the plan. The feedback you provide will help us coordinate activities and identify projects. Your input is an essential part of the process! ngto Covlard toward greatneaan The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses are confidential and used only for planning purposes. Participate today! '••f� Scan this QR code to take the short survey. 1�• Survey short link: bit.ly/4coRQdB • oi. Open until November 15, 2024 There will be an open house at a future date to discuss the survey findings, learn about hazards in our communities, and discuss ideas to reduce the risk of these hazards. We will publish more details on our websites and social media channels as they become available. EST.4TY op �sso CITY OF M PLE �ATt*, KENT i L'o 10 THE HAZELNUT Car Washing Take your car to a commercial car wash. Commercial car washes, both tunnels and bays, are required to treat their dirty wash water. If using a commercial car wash isn't an option, wash your car in a grassy area. The grass and soil will soak up the wash water, preventing it from running down the street into a storm drain. When you wash your car, the rinse water contains harmful pollutants like oil, grease, heavy metals and soaps. If you wash your car on the street or in your driveway, the pollutants run on the street and into the storm drains. That's why in many communities it's illegal to let soapy water enter a storm drain. 1S• 4,44 6-000�1 nr ,AO..-. r.r Don't Drip and Drive �Y .1 o e To maintain the health of your vehicle and the environment: Check your vehicle for leaks regularly; get them fixed promptly. Always dispose of used motor oil properly by bringing it to your local auto shop for recycling. Call or visit 1-800-RECYCLE to find a location near you. Use ground cloths or drip pans if you find a leak or are doing engine work. Clean up spills immediately. Even a small oil leak can have a big impact on your car and our creeks, lakes, rivers, and Puget Sound. Every drop on your driveway means a shorter lifespan for your car. Plus, oil and other petroleum products are toxic to people, wildlife and plants. IF WE CAN'T REACH YOU WE CAN'T ALERT YOU WHAT IS THE ALERT KING COUNTY SYSTEM? ALERT King County is a system that allows you to receive emergency alerts of locations that concern you, such as your place of work, your home, your children's school, your parent's home. This service enables first responders and emergency managers to send out accurate and timely information to the community. HOW WILL I RECEIVE ALERTS? Non -life threatening alerts will be sent by email and text. Alerts that pose a higher threat to the community or cause significant impacts (major traffic incidents/road closures/extreme weather) may be sent via email, text, and voice. riOV ilviUCH DOES IT COST? The ALERT King County service is free, however, you may incur charges from your cell provider. WILL MY INFORMATION El SHARED WITH OTHERS? No. We will protect your data privacy. We will not give or sell your information to any vendor or other organization. bo00d 4 i L'o HOW DO 1 SIGN UP? ONLINE kingcounty.gov/ALERT MAIL Fill out the form on the right and mail to: King County Emergency Management 3511 NE2ndSt. Renton, WA 98056 - 4192 TEXT Text ALERTKC to 246-39 We will send you a link with information and registration. PHONE CaII 206-296-3830 to speak with a staff member JULY/AUG 2024 11 THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 Postmaster: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 Seattle City Light WASHINGTON CLEAN ENERGY CREDITS You may qualify for a $200 credit towards your City Light bill! A one-time, $200 WA Clean Energy Credit is being offered to income -qualified Seattle City Light residential customers through the Washington State Climate Commitment Act. Act now! Funding is limited and credits are only available until September 15, 2024. One credit per eligible household. To apply, call 1-844-941-2939, Monday -Friday, 8AM-5PM, OR visit WACIeanEnergyCredits.com Language assistance available: • Espanol (Spanish) • IIS7 (Chinese, traditional) • Tieng Viet (Vietnamese) • Af-Soomaali (Somali) • Tagalog (Tagalog) • } °1 (Korean) • Na90 (Amharic) • PyCCKVIVI 313bIK (Russian) • H* (Japanese) • ¥'°1C' (Tigrinya) • ,II (Arabic) • Afaan Oromoo (Oromo) • (Hindi) • Francais (French) • YKpaIHcbKa MOB (Ukrainian) I' +'1L. citylight.Seattle.gov/WACIeanEnergyCredits ❑� � T'j er� +'J Learn more at: FUNDED BY WASHINGTON'S CLIMATE el COMMITMENT ACT TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard City Hall campus in -person hours: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday, 8:30AM-4:00PM Phone: 206-433-1800 Fax: 206-433-1833 Email: Tukwila@TukwilaWA.gov Website: TukwilaWA.gov MAYOR Thomas McLeod 206-433-1850 Mayor's Office Administration Offices 206-433-1850 Marty Wine, CityAdministrator....206-433-1851 Brandon Miles, Dir,Stratlnit/GovRel206-431-3684 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Community Engagement 206-454-7564 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Human Resources - Personnel ...206-433-1831 Human Services 206-433-7181 Mindi Mattson, Emergency Mgr206-971-8750 Technology Services 206-454-7575 Community Development Dept. 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