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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 13 No. 5In developing the 1993 budget, I estab- lished several objectives, outlined below, which guide the direction I believe we should be taking to ensure our fiscal re- sponsibility. ✓ Provide the equivalent level of ser- vice in 1993 as was provided in 1992. All departments avoided reductions in basic service program offerings and personnel. ✓ Remove as much discretionary ending from the budget as possible without jeopardizing program effective- ness. ✓ Balance the budget without increas- ing taxes or assaulting the Capital Im- provement Program (CIP). Had I been asked if this could have been accom- plished a year ago, I would have enthusi- astically said yes, it can. Having spent one year managing the budget, I find that this cannot be achieved. To balance the bud- get, I have withdrawn from the CIP the Some highlights... 1993 Budget Page 1 Tukwila Tomorrow Page 2 Creek Enhancement Page 3 Council Corner Page 3 Tire Clean-up Page 4 holiday Day Camp Page 5 Third Tuesdays Page 5 Human Services Page 6 Recycling Reporter Page 7 Emergency Readiness .. INSERT A City of Tukwila publication to our residential and business community VOLUME 13, NUMBER 5 NOVEMBER 1992 Twos tke litayoI %Desk Budget message to the citizens of Tukwila amount necessary to cover the S360,000 deficit expected between anticipated rev- enues and known expenses. ✓ Spend our funds wisely. We are carefully reviewing all overtime expendi- tures, use of contract personnel, and consultant agreements to identify oppor- tunities to gain greater efficiencies in how we do business. ✓ Gain control of costs. A number of our expenses are fixed in that we have little or no control over them. Jail costs, liability insurance, and the Seattle -Icing County Public Health Program combine to create expenditures in excess of $1.5 million. Medical benefit costs average $532 per municipal employee for a family of four. While I found that alternatives to addressing these costs are limited, we need to examine them in the coming months. One of this City's most successful and productive efforts this year has been Vision Tukwila. We've laid a solid foundation for sustaining citizen involvement in our community. If this energy is allowed to lapse, it is doubtful that we could revitalize it. I have included $30,000 as part of a Neighborhood Block Grant program to keep Vision Tukwila a viable and con- tributing linchpin with our citizens. One of the highest priorities identified during Vision Tukwila is maintaining the high standards of our Police and Fire Departments. I am in full agreement with this priority. In reviewing the operational statistics, it has become clear that we need to place additional resources in the hands of our Police and Fire Departments. John W Rants, Mayor The daily work load for our officers is extremely heavy. While there is no good time to ask for a tax increase, I don't feel we can sacrifice basic services provided for our citizens. Addi- tional police allow faster response, more thorough investigation, and reduction of work load. Additional firefighters will give us the option of more men at a fire and address the safety issue of number of firemen per piece of equipment. As a result of the aforementioned re - (Continued on back page) Public Hearing 1993 PROPOSED BUDGET November 23, 1992 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall 6200 Southcenter Boulevard (See also Mayor's budget message, above) Cleaning Up Tukwila's Image Shaping the City... It's Your Choice! Every city or town has its own character — an appearance, a personality, an overall look that the residents want to make as nice as possible. Consider Tukwila's image... what are the possibilities? Redevelop Pacific Highway South... What's wrong with High- way 99? Is the street too wide, too many places for people to walk and hangout, signs too big? Does it matter what the buildings look like? Maintain single-family neighborhoods... What's so special about them? If the street in front of your house was going to be improved, what should it look like — curbs, ditches, sidewalks, overhead wires? Should the Southcenter area look like downtown Bellevue? What would make it a nicer place to live, work and shop? If we bulldozed everything in the City and started over, but you could save just one thing, what should it be? Or, if you could change only one thing about the City, what would it be? Residents of Tukwila are decid- ingwhat these areas should look like. Come share your thoughts on Thursday, December 10th. COMMUNITY MEETING Thursday, December 10 — 6:00 p.m. Foster High School Commons The City has scheduled an evening of review and discussion about things from the past and the present. (Come early and we'll give you a tour of the new Performing Arts Center.) Attend this interesting meeting, enjoy pictures of the City, and give your opinion about the unique and special parts of Tukwila that you would like to see enhanced and carried over into tomorrow. We want you to attend. Why? Because you have opinions about the best parts of Tukwila that you would like to see enhanced and carried over into tomorrow. The information we gather will change the visual character of the places you call home. There will be another meeting held in January to discuss the results of the December meeting and to explore different types of designs for the future. This is a continuation of Tukwila's Comprehensive Plan process. The "Tukwila Tomorrow" Committee has developed a working list of ideas available for review and comment. Stop by the City's Department of Community Development for your own co, Or call Moira Ca'. Bradshaw at 431- 3651 if you have questions. Tukwila Tomorrow Code Enforcement explains 'home occupations' What type of enterprise is legal in a residential zone? The Tukwila Municipal Code states that home occupations (busi- nesses carried on in a dwelling place by a member of the family residing therein) must comply with the following conditions: 4 There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises; 4 No home occupation shall be conducted in any accessory building; 4 Traffic generated by such home occupations shall not create a nuisance; and 4 No equipment/ process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odor, or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot. Besides meeting zoning requirements, home businesses must obtain a City of Tukwila business license. License information may be obtained by calling the City Clerk's office at 433-1800. Home occupations are allowed in most residentially zoned areas, but some restrictions do apply. For specific information regarding allowable home occupations, contact the Department of Com- munity Development at 431-3670. 1993 business licenses available Dec. 15th Attention, Tukwila business owners! Your current business licenses expire on December 31, 1992. All businesses currently licensed in the City will be receiving business license renewal forms in mid-December. The Tukwila Municipal Code requires all business enterprises renew their licenses annually no later than January 31st of each year. Penalty fees go into effect on February 1, 1993, for all businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's Office. Number Of Employees Fee 1993 License Fees 0-5 $50 6-100 $100 101 & above $200 The Tukwila Municipal Code requires all businesses operat- ing within the City, including home occupations, to obtain a license. New enterprises must obtain a license prior to their opening date of business. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours. If you have questions regarding licensing procedures, call 433-1800. Remember - to avoid a penalty fee, renew by Jan. 31, 1993. 2 THE HAZELNUT Council Corner Aver..64 T4teetwss s Ilan Ekberg Council President As autumn fades into winter, we settle down to finish up another Council work year. My tenure as Council president also ends, with a new president to be chosen in 1993. It has been my pleasure to serve as Council president this past year. I have enjoyed the opportunity to facilitate council meetings and move things forward, and I've learned a lot as well. I thank my wife Trish, our 3 -year-old daughter Karlin, and our brand-new son Erik for allowing me the time away from our family to serve the City. It's been a busy year. We couldn't have done so much without the good work of our administrative staff, commissions, boards, committees and interested citizens... a big THANKS to all of you! Some of our more significant 1992 accomplishments: • Adopted multi -family design standards • Set future annexation boundaries • Resolved library issue with King County • Purchased several parcels for open space • Participated in Vision Tukwila process • Participated in planning process for updating Comprehensive Plan • Represented City at growth management planning policies meetings • Represented City on broad spectrum of intergovernmental issues • Adopted compensation policies for non -represented salaries Some of our goals for 1993: • Adopt a tree preservation ordinance • Adopt utilities comprehensive plan • Negotiate annexation boundaries with neighboring cities • Adopt park and open space comprehensive plan • Adopt a traffic mitigation policy • Update zoning code and map • Represent City at intergovernmental meetings • Acquire additional open space • Adopt a revised adult entertainment ordinance These lists don't detail all the time or energy the Council members, citizens and staff spend on issues of importance to our City. For example, we are currently discussing the 1993 budget on Monday and Wednesday evenings, while another evening of the week is set aside for community meetings or council committees. Because of a general drop in sales tax revenues and the implementation of a 6 -year capital improvement planning process for this budget, we must make tougher choices on how we allocate your money. I believe that each Council member enjoys the opportunity to serve, and I personally look forward to another year on the Council. To all citizens, have an enjoyable year end, and a prosperous year to come. This Christmas, give something of the past Are you in need of a good gift idea, for a current or former resident of the City? "Tukwila — Community at the Crossroads", the City's own history book, is ,vailable for purchase, in both hardbound and softcover. It's almost 300 pages of .iteresting reading, generously illustrated, covering the area's history — from the first Duwamish Valley settlers to our current position as a crossroads of commerce. To see (or buy) a copy of the book, come to the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, from 8:30 to 5:00, Monday through Friday. Or for more information, call 433-1800. We're Working Together... Friends of fishes find fixing the flow a fulfilling feat Vision Tukwila projects are popping up all over. The Riverton Creek Enhancement Project has begun, with many groups working together to encourage salmon to return to the stream: Showalter Middle School, Tukwila Elementary School, Boe- ing, Metro, Department of Fisheries, and Public Works. There will be many oppor- tunities for you to help; the project will include planting native plants, raising salmon eggs, cleaning up the creek, moni- toring water quality, and much more. Showalter Middle School is encouraging students to participate in community projects for citizenship awareness. The proposed idea is to paint the stormwater drains in the streets with: DUMP NO WASTE Zama DRAINS TO STREAM We will need adult chaperones for this project. The collaboration of cities/schools/busi- ness is going very well. To date we have 105 volunteers helping in the schools. Four of our five schools have been "adopted" by a business: Foster High .... Boeing Customer Services Showalter Middle School Costco Cascade Elementary Bon Marche Thorndyke Elementary Key Bank Tukwila Elementary Any ideas? "Job shadowing" experiences are being coordinated for high school students; this opportunity to participate in the workplace gives them a realistic preview of the skills that will be required when they join the work force. If you have a project idea or would like to help on an existing project, give Lora Fowler a call at 433-1858. ******* Vision Tukwila begins with YOU! NOVEMBER 1992 3 Tires stacked and ready to go! Never too tired to pitch in... In the September 1992 issue of the Hazel- nut, volunteers were asked to help re- move tires from land owned by King County's Parks Department. The site — between Pacific Highway and 42nd Ave. S. at about 136th St. — was filled with illegal tires dumped there over the years. As a condition of the City receiving ownership, and because they were also a fire hazard, the tires had to be removed. On Sept. 12th, about 55 people worked from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, retrieving 2,085 tires. Within three days King County Parks had removed all of the stacked tires. The volunteer workers were City resi- dents, local Boy and Cub Scouts, Seattle City Light employees, Puget Sound Power and Light employees, King County Parks Department employees, Tukwila Parks Department employees and Mayor Wally Rants. Thanks to everyone for helping on this special project. Remember to buckle up Every year in the U. S., there are approxi- mately seven million traffic collisions, in- volving over 17 million people. In Tuk- wila, during the first six months of 1992, there were 445 traffic accidents with 187 people injured. Seatbelts save over 4,500 lives each year in our nation and prevent over 119,000 moderate to critical injuries. If you don't wear a seat belt and have an accident, you are 50% more likely to be injured and three times more likely to require hospitalization. Please buckle up and drive safely this holiday season. lips la 4es Ji1otiMy From the Tukwila Police Department . . As the holidays quickly approach, we will be seeing not only Santa on our streets but also Scrooge. While we all know and recognize Santa, Scrooge comes in many shapes and disguises. Sometimes Scrooge is the car prowler who waits until you have deposited your recently purchased holiday gifts in your vehicle and return to the store for that one last item for Uncle Charlie ... he strikes and cleans out your car or trunk, also stealing your holiday spirit. Other times he looks like a pocketbook snatcher or pickpocket; he is usually ex- pert in either role. Your holiday savings fall easy prey to his nimble fingers. That's not Santa coming down the chim- ney — or in the window, for that matter. That's Scrooge, our sad sack holiday bur- glar. Houses and apartments bulging with holiday cheer and hard purchased gifts make a perfect target and go toward Scrooge's post -holiday vacation plans. So look at yourself and your everyday lifestyle, and see how you can prevent Scrooge from meeting his vacation bud- get. Lock your car and close the windows, even if you are only going to be gone for a few minutes. Lock your packages in the trunk. Have your key in hand when you return. Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry your purse tightly under your arm and don't leave it unattended, even for a minute. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and don't carry it all in one place. Pay for your purchases with a check or credit card when possible. Make TAKE A BITE OUT OF CME sure your credit card numbers are listed so if they are lost or sto- v len, you im- mediately have access to the numbers. When leaving home for any reason - even for a few minutes — create the impression someone is still there; use lights and tim- ers, leave a radio playing loud enough to be heard outside, be extra cautious about locking all doors and windows. If you go away, have a neighbor watch your home and pick up newspapers and mail. Get an automatic timer for your lights. And if you will be traveling, do leave your luggage unattended. That's a.) bad as leaving your vehicle unlocked and the key in the ignition. More suggestions: 1 Shop before dark if possible. Coordi- nate shopping trips with a friend if you plan to be out late. Parkin a well -lighted area. Don't walk to your car alone if it's parked in a dark area. Wait for public transportation or rides from friends in busy, well -lighted areas. 1 Teach your child to go to a store clerk and ask for help if you become sepa- rated while shopping. Tell your chil- dren never to go into the parking lot alone. 1 Even though you are rushed and think- ing about a thousand things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. Don't make yourself a target ... play Santa but don't be a victim of Scrooge. You have worked hard all year to bring a little joy into someone else's life — now is not the time to give it all away. 4 THE HAZELNUT beep thio skeet kax8y euoy lielatekce. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS First in a series of bulletins from the City of Tukwila Behold the miracle of television... we are more able than ever to witness the wide spectrum of natural disasters that have afflicted various regions of our country in the past few years. And we've also seen how various victims have survived the catastrophes, many because they were ready for just such an event. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. What does the term mean and what can you expect in case of a disaster? The City and other agencies that maybe involved in coordinating rescue and relief efforts will likely be overwhelmed in any significant major disaster. In a major disaster such as a severe earthquake, you can expect to be on your own for at least 72 hours. Emergency preparedness consists of the steps that YOU must take to ensure that you and your family can survive for that initial 72 -hour period. To increase your chances for survival, you must take steps to be prepared In this and succeeding editions of the Hazelnut, you will find a series of checklists that will assist you in - assessing your readiness to survive a disaster, be it earthquake, flood, fire, windstorm or heavy snowfall. They are designed to be kept as a reference guide. You must be prepared to engage in self-reliance in the early stages of any emergency. Look for additional information in each addition of the Hazelnut, or stop by any of Tukwila's four fire stations or City Hall to pick up a copy of "The Disaster Gamble", a handy brochure that will provide you with a sound plan for survival. You increase you chances forsurvivinga major natural disaster with thorough preparation. DON'T WAIT UNTIL DISASTER STRIKES! EARTHQUAKES Since 1840, Washington State has had over 1,000 earthquakes strong enough to be felt. Most of the major earthquakes have struck the Puget Sound region, the most recent and most severe being the earthquakes of 1938, 1949 and 1965. These quakes caused deaths as well as millions of dollars in damage. Most recently, the Mexico City and San Francisco quakes fully demonstrated our vulnerability to this type of disaster. With earthquakes occurring every 15 to 20 years in the Puget Sound area, scientists say we're due for one very soon. 14&4t exact*y 4.'e eaak4u4kes aI wkat cau tkey bol Earthquakes are the earth's crust's way of relieving built-up stress. They are fractures beneath the earth's surface caused by volcanic forces or underground rock breaking and shifting. While a quake can cause the earth to move a few feet, this movement is not dangerous in itself. Rather, the danger lies in encountering falling objects and debris or collapsing structures. Quakes can also trigger other hazards like landslides, fires, dam failures, gas leaks, toxic material spills, and huge ocean waves. Unfortunately, there are currently no techniques for precisely predicting earthquakes. SMART PLANNING IS THE KEY $eki'e aw etk4aake — Aspect roto kosie ✓ Secure water heater, refrigerator, glass cabinets, tall and heavy furniture to wall studs. ✓ Move heavy items to lower, securely fastened shelves. ✓ Install clips, latches and other locking devices on cabi- net doors. ✓ Bolt down water heaters and all gas appliances. ✓ Remove or isolate flammable materials. ✓ Relocate beds away from large windows, if possible. ✓ Don't hang heavy items over beds. ptoigl tke fatkoake: 1. Stay calm. 2. If you are inside a building, stay there. ✓ Stand in a strong doorway. ✓ Dive under a sturdy table, desk or bed. ✓ Brace yourself in an inside corner, away from windows. ✓ Move to an inner wall or hallway. (A door frame or the structural frame or inner core of a building are its strongest points and least likely to collapse. They will also break the impact of a falling object. ✓ Choose shelter which will offer an air space if it collapses. If your "furniture -shelter" moves, stay under it and move with it around the room. ✓ Watch for falling objects (e.g. plaster, bricks, light fixtures). ✓ Stay away from tall bookcases, high shelves, china cabinets, and other furniture which might slide or topple. ✓ Stay away from windows, sliding and shower doors, mirrors and chimneys. (The trembling can shatter glass and topple masonry.) ✓ Grab anything handy (coat, blanket, newspapers, cardboard box, etc.) to shield your head and face from falling debris and splintering glass. 3. Do not rush outside. Stairways may be collapsed and exits packed with people. Power for elevators may go out, leaving you stranded. 4. If you are outside, stay there. Move away from high buildings, walls, power poles, fallen power lines, and lamp posts. If possible, move to an open area. If in an urban area, get under a car. S. If you are driving, stop and stay inside your car until the shaking stops. However, don't stop on highway ov' passes, bridges, near trees, power lines, or under ovt. passes, or where buildings could topple onto you. 6. If you encounter fallen electrical wires, never assume they are dead. Live ones can kill. If on foot, make a wide path around the wires. If you're in a car with live wires fallen across it, remain where you are and wait until help comes. Your car is usually well -insulated and will protect you from the electricity. Alter tke earitkgke: ✓ Use flashlights for light. Do not light matches, ciga- rettes, or turn on electrical switches as they could create sparks and cause an explosion. ✓ Wear heavy shoes to protect feet from broken glass. Keep head and face protected. ✓ Check for injured people and give first aid. Do not move the seriously hurt unless they are in further danger of injury. ✓ Check for fires and fire hazards. ✓ Tum off appliances. Check utility lines and applianc for damage. If gas leaks or utility line breakage suspected, turn off gas and/or electricity at main valve or circuit breaker, open windows, leave house, report condition to authorities, and return when utility offi- cials say it is safe. ✓ If water leaks are suspected, shut off water at main valve. ✓ Listen to radio for advisories. ✓ Do not touch downed power lines or objects touched by downed wires. ✓ Clean up potentially harmful materials (household chemicals). ✓ Check to see that sewage lines are intact before flushing toilets. ✓ Check house, roof, chimney for damage. ✓ Do not use phone except for genuine emergencies. ✓ Do not go exploring. Other hazards (fires, floods, landslides) triggered by the earthquake may be occur- ring. ✓ Be prepared for after -shocks. ✓ Open closets and cupboards carefully. ✓ Practice good sanitation habits and keep fingers out k„. mouths to prevent the possibility of infection. ✓ Cooperate with public safety officials. Be prepared to evacuate if necessary. ✓ Keep refrigerator and freezer closed as much as pos- sible. City examines expansion of ('1ter-school program for kids Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, in cooperation with the South Cen- tral School District, is currently taking names of children to create an interest list for participation in our after-school pro- gram. The satellite program will be held at Tukwila and Thorndyke Elementary schools. (We must have a minimum of 20 children per school registered in order to run the program at each site.) R.A.D. ("Radical Afterschool Days") Club is open to boys and girls in grades K-6, and runs Monday through Friday. The ac- tivities, based on different themes each month, include cooperative games, arts and crafts, science and nature, field trips, homework time, and snacks. Our program will be extended on early dismissal days from school at no additional charge. Hours of the program are 3:10 - 6:00 PM. Children are grouped into grade levels; ,e leader/child ratio is 1:12. Fees are due by the 5th of each month. Parents may pay on a weekly or monthly basis. To register or for additional information, contact the Tukwila Community Center at 243-5198. 1st child 2nd child 3rd child R.A.D. CLUB FEES Weekly Rates Monthly Rates $18.00 $60.00 15.00 55.00 12.00 50.00 Annual Halloween events again provide fun and food This year's Halloween Carnival and Haunted House, held Oct. 29th and 30th, drew record-setting attendance, with ap- proximately 650 participants on Thurs- day and 150 participants on Friday. The proceeds from the event— 370 canned )d items —were donated to the "Church by the Side of the Road" food bank, and the 560 collected will be used to purchase food baskets during the holidays. Thanks to all of the participants for making this event a success! Free Third Tuesday concerts will brighten your winter The winter season of Third Tuesday be- gins on January 19th, and Mayor Wally Rants and the Tukwila Arts Commission invite you to be there! Bring your friends and enjoy the great entertainment. This free series is held the third Tuesday of each month (except for February — sec- ond Tuesday) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. After each performance, you are invited to stay and meet our artists. For more information, please call 433-1846. Jan. 19— Uptown, LowdownJazzBand Start your new year off with the great sounds of the Uptown, Lowdown Jazz Band. These folks play New Orleans Jazz and have been featured performers on many cruise ships. These toe -tapping favorites are back by popular demand. February 9—Johann Strauss Trio Since their return from Vienna in 1980, the Johann Strauss Trio has performed with outstanding success in concerts throughout the Northwest. Their reper- toire focuses strongly on the works of Strauss, but also includes popular works of light classical composers. Holiday Happenings Childrens Party Ho, Ho, Ho... it's time again for the Annual Holiday Party, hosted by Ameri- can Legion Post #235 and Tukwila Parks and Recreation. This special event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM, at the Tukwila Community Center located at 4101 S. 131st. Activi- ties include songs and treats from Santa. So bring all the children through 12 years old and enjoy the holiday spirit. For more information, please call 243-5198. Holiday Day Camp When school is out for the holidays, the children are out to play. The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department will be offering an exciting day camp for all chil- dren in the Tukwila area. The dates for the camp are December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and 31. We offer a program with a full schedule of arts and crafts, games, cooking, a field trip, and lots of fun. The day camp will be held at the Tukwila Community Center located at 4101 S. 131st. Pre -registration is required. For more information, please call 243-5198. Extended Regular Day Camp Day Camp (6:30,M- 6PM) (9 AM-4pm) ALL 7 DAYS 1st child 2nd child 3rd child DAILY RATES 1st child $75 $ 70 $65 $60 $55 $50 2nd child 3rd child $18 $16 $14 $15 $13 511 "Adopt -A -Trail" program begins as benefactors come forward Thanks to four local companies, four sections of the Duwamish/Green River trail will be "patrolled" for litter. Businesses volunteering include Costco, George's Auto Rebuild, Andover Company, and Homewood Suites. If you'd like to volunteer as an individual or company, or if you want more information, please contact Lynn Devoir with Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Dept., at 433-1846. NOVEMBER 1992 5 What's New(s) in Human Services 'Tis the season for energy assistance Many low-income homeowners and renters face a difficult winter season trying to pay utility and heating bills while covering the rent and/or mortgage, food and other basic needs. Each year Washington State receives money from the federal government to help people get through the winter by providing them with one-time cash assistance to be applied to their heating bills. Starting December 7, 1992, the South King County Multi -Service Center will be scheduling energy assistance appointments for the following week with low income individuals and families living in Tukwila. Applications can be taken at the Multi -Service Center's Renton Office at 105 Williams Avenue S. for the 98188 zip code applicants (phone: 226-6969), and at the White Center office at 10041 - 6th Ave. S.W. (phone: 762-4044) for the 98168 zip code applicants outside Seattle City limits. Outreach sign-up offered As a special service to Tukwila residents, the South King County Multi -Service Center will have outreach workers taking applications on site at the Tukwila Community Center on Friday, January 15, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. Additionally, a representative from Consumer Credit Counseling will be available to assist individuals with money management issues. Residents must call to register for this outreach. They should call the Office of Human Services at 241-7144. Mail applications are available for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who find it difficult to get to an appointment. Tukwila senior citizens wanting transportation for the Jan. 15 outreach can call the Tukwila Senior Center, 243-5198, by Jan. 14. Do you qualify? The income guidelines for the program are as follows: HOUSEHOLD MONTHLY SIZE GROSS INCOME 1 person $709.00 2 people $957.00 3 people $1205.00 4 people $1453.00 5 people $1701.00 A 20% deduction is taken off earned in- come, but the amount, when figured, cannot exceed these amounts. Remember... most City facilities are closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th, and Friday, December 25th. 6 Tukwila Office of Human Services 241-7144 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 Human services helps take a bite out of crime Tukwila's Police Department and Human Services Office are working closely with City residents to make their communities better. The Crime Prevention Unit aids in citizen participation and educates about increasing crime and social problems. One successful example of people work- ing together is residents concerned about safety in their neighborhoods who form Block Watch groups; they keep an eye on one another's homes and report suspi- cious activity to the police. A Block Watch sign is posted in the neighborhood as a deterrent to burglars, resulting in fewer incidences of crime. Combined service efforts In addition to the ongoing assistance from Crime Prevention Officers Tom Kilburg and Ted Rutt, Karen Wright from the Office of Human Services now partici- pates in Block Watch meetings. Ther she explains the Human Services Pr - gram, shares information and makes re- ferrals about local social service resources available to Tukwila residents. You may have seen these City employees in the D.A.R.E. van in your neighborhood. To take advantage of the services and information available to you, please call the Office of Human Services at 241.7144 or 241-7199. For more information or to schedule a Block Watch meeting, call the Crime Prevention Unit at 433-1822. Job search workshops offered to Tukwila residents In cooperation with the YWCA of Seattle -King County, the Tukwila Office of Human Services and Foster High School, two free job workshops are being offered to the public on Nov. 24 and Dec. 8. The first workshop, entitled "How to Find a Good Job in Seattle", will take place Nov. 24, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., at Foster High School. The presenter will be author Linda Carlson who will discuss her new book on finding that good job in Seattle. The second workshop, entitled "How to Effectively Communicate Your Strengths" wi) be presented on Dec. 8, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., also at Foster High School. Presentee Sheryl McBride will share information on interviewing skills that will increase your chances of getting that job. Workshop pre -registration is requested; call 461-4862. For further information contact the YWCA employment counselor, Susan Johnson, or Joyce Yoder, 461-4862. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPOR TER "Clean" recycling helps to ensure reuse of materials The long-term success of recycling relies largely on maintaining the quality of the separated materials. The goal is for the recyclable materials to be reprocessed and used as raw materials in the manufacture of new products. It is extremely important to keep the materials as free of contamination as possible. Contamination occurs when a recyclable material, such as clear glass, is mixed with a small amount of another material, like bottle caps. Even a small amount of foreign material can hurt the marketability of the clear glass. A question often asked is, "Why can't the people at the recycling center just sort through the stuff?" Well, say you go to the grocery store. You pick up a dozen eggs, a gallon of orange juice, a loaf of bread and a box of crackers. When you reach the check-out counter, the cashier opens up all your purchases and mixes them together in a bucket. Suddenly, you don't want them anymore. The same is true for recyclable materials. The good, the bad, the recyclable... Recycling depends upon each person doing the small job of separation instead of letting it become a much bigger (and unmanageable) job. Keeping the recyclers' costs down jay mean the difference between a material being recycled, incinerated, or landfilled. Remember: a good general rule in recycling is follow the directions. In Tukwila, we have both the co -mingled and the separate container systems. Ask your local recycler what they will and will not accept and how they want the materials prepared, then strictly follow their guidelines. Putting just about everything into the recycling bin because you "hate to throw anything away" only creates contamination problems that can actually make certain that tons of materials won't be recycled, but will have to be disposed. Stuff No One Wants In The Recyclables Newspaper: * Recycle newspaper and any insert that comes with the paper (do not put in plastic bags or wrap or twine or string). Cardboard no -no's: * waxed board, plastic liners * food waste * polystyrene packaging peanuts Glass no -no's: * plastics other than #1 and #2 * mixed colors (unless recycler says okay) metal, dirt, glass Tinned can no -no's: * food waste Aluminum can no -no's: * aluminum foil and trays * bi-metal and tinned cans * moisture, rocks, and dirt * lead or other metals, paper, glass, plas- tics Office paper no -no's*: * carbon paper * food wrappings and paper towels * tissues * Check wtthyourrecycleraboutstickynotes, envelopes with plastic windows and self- adhesive labels, stickers, photos, glossy materials, and laser paper Want more information about recycling in Tukwila? Call Rebecca Fox, Recycling Coordinator, at 431-3683. NOVEMBER 1992 King County Master Recycler Composter training returns Learn how you can spread ideas on reduc- ing waste with neighbors and others in Tukwila by becoming a Master Recycler Composter (MRC). The next session of this popular training program will be held in nearby Renton. It will begin in mid- January 1993 and will lastfor eightweeks. The classes are free and are open to all Tukwila and King County residents who live outside Seattle city limits. Call King County's Recycling and Composting In- formation Line at 296-4466 for an appli- cation. You can also hear more about the program by calling 296 -DIAL (Tape #4211). The application deadline is Mon- day, December 21, 1992. Public Works projects 1- Cruisin' Interurban Avenue... This $4.5 million improvement project included widening, illumination intercon- nected signals for improved traffic flow, landscaping with street trees and shrubs. Now the hill won't seem so steep Workers construct new stairway on foot trail near Fire Station #52 and the Tukwila Library (old City Hall); project included replacing old timber steps with concrete stairs, installation of handrail 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Phone: (206) 433-1800 Business hours: Monday — Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Allan Ekberg, President 241-6904 Joe H. Duffle 244-4280 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Steve Lawrence 243-9266 Steve Mullet 241-6454 Dennis Robertson 242-6373 Charles Simpson 439-8857 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1st/3rd Mondays WorkMtgs 2nd/4th Mondays CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally" Rants 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Director 433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Rick Beeler, Director 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director _433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Eamst, Director 433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services Viki Witschger, Director433-1831 City Clerk's Office 433-1800 Municipal Court 433-1840 Personnel 433-1831 City Job Line 433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 4101 South 131st Street Recreation Division 243-5198 Senior Center/Services433-1857 Human Services 241-7144 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a community newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/ production: Stacia Norris P.i Printed on recycled paper From the Mayor's desk (Continued from page 1) marks, I have proposed to the City Council a 2% utility tax which will raise $468,00u to be dedicated to public safety. The tax as proposed would not be imposed on water or sewer use; most of our community is served by independent water and sewer districts, which at this time could not be taxed. This would create an unfair and inequitable situation. I strongly believe it is in the City's best interest to add revenues for this issue. I am equally committed to the principles that the additional revenue must have equity for our citizens and be solely dedicated to public safety. The budget documents presented to the Council will require policy decisions. These decisions will impact the future welfare of our city and in many ways set the stage for how we face the uncertainties of the coming years. Growing demands for service, expanding complexities and costs associated with our capital improvement plan (especially transportation issues) and a slowing of our real growth in revenue all combine to make the 1993 budget a definite challenge. A public hearing on the proposed 1993 Budget and the 1993-1998 proposed Capital Improvement Plan is scheduled for Monday, November 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Tukwila City Hall. As always, you are welcome to attend. Your questions and participation in the review process are both welcomed and encouraged. ANew Addition to the "Sign Post Forest" At Watson Lake in the Yukon Territory, along the Alaska Highway, Tukwila's sign joins a cast of thousands. Posted by Bill & Darlene Crostick, Jerry & Lois Hamilton, Mike & Darlene McPhillips, and Wynn & Maxine Anderson, proud Tukwila residents all. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. 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