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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-01 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 1 No. 4LJITY of TUKWILA TheNAZELNUT A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION Volume 1, Number 4 Edgar D. Bauch, Mayor January 1977 State of the City The City of Tukwila enters 1977 in good health. While some of the cities are looking to Washington, D.C. or Olympia for a bail-out, Tukwila should be able to make it on its own. During 1976 the long awaited utilities undergrounding program got underway. While open ditches, dust, and mud were on the streets and the inconvenience of finding a contractor to hook up the wires may have dulled the shine of the new program, I am sure that when the poles and wires come down everyone will appreciate the new found beauty of our community. The Senior Citizens Program has expanded during the year to where two separate groups are now meeting. The City is working with King County and the South Central School District to try to provide a larger and better Senior Citizen facility at the old Thorndyke Community Club. The Club will be renovated for full-time use of the Seniors during the day and community use during the evenings. Two areas were leased during the year from the South Central School District to provide additional neighborhood parks. The City parks are in a good state of repair and are well used. Progress has been made toward the building of a new City Hall. Those of you who have visited our present City Hall with its complex of temporary office trailers and crowded police station, or visited our converted house which serves our Public Works, Planning, Building, and Recreation Departments know the adverse conditions under which our City employees work. The City applied for a federal grant to finance the construction of the City Hall but we did not receive it. The City Council has voted to proceed with construction at the Southcenter Boulevard site. Financing will be by councilmatic bonds. This type of bond is repaid out of current revenues without any increase in taxes. Ground should be broken this spring for construction and everyone will be invited to the open house before 1978. MAYOR'S MESSAGE The citizens approved a bond levy to purchase the Foster Golf Course , for recreation purposes and open space. The acquisition and sale of bonds is proceed- ing. This fine facility should develop into something that all of the citizens will be proud of. The commercial area of the City has undergone changes, too. The long await- ed traffic signals were installed at both ends of "S" Line Bridge and at the intersection of Strander Boulevard and Andover Park West. The rebuilding of the bridge over I-5 on Klickitat Boulevard is well underway and will help traffic conditions when completed. Much new commercial construction has taken place in the City making Tukwila even a better place to shop, work, or conduct a business. The future remains bright for the commercial sector of the City. New programs are scheduled to start in 1977. In conjunction with the under - grounding program the upgrading of the streets and sidewalks will start. Public hearings will be held soon to determine just how the citizens want the streets and sidewalks to look. Your input will be considered before the streets are de- signed. The City will join the King County Library system in 1978. Library cards will be available to all residents of the City. When a building can be provided, a library will be located in the City. The Fire Department will start instal- ling smoke detectors in homes where the citizens so desire. The Department will install the detectors in the proper location, instruct home owners in their use, and check back on their proper operation. The only charge will be what it Continued on Page 2 A LOOK AT THE BUDGET EXPENSES AND REVENUES t.tereet Income 1142,700 I.3% Miscellanea 0206,503 3% G.mhling Tea Utility Collections t49,600 .7% 0504,000 7% Fines IS Feel. 070,400 I% Locally Collected Bereave* IBnl.ees License.. Bldg. Permits, etc.) 059,730 .3% Depicted above are the sources of revenue for the city in the coming year. When the budget was formulated, it reflected a proposed $1.4 million federal grant. Subsequent notification has been 1977 Budget $ 7,138,824 Total Budget SOURCES OF REVENUE ger.... SY.ring 0309.540 3% State Collected focally shared 0104.011 L4% NOTE: The Federal Grant was not awarded to the City of Tukwila. received indicating that the city will not be receiving this money. The grant was applied for to assist in the construction of a new city hall complex under the Local Public Works Act. Page 2 THE HAZELNUT costs the City to procure the basic detector. With the addition of these new pro- grams and the continuation of all old programs, there will be no increase in taxes except for the golf course levy. As I stated at the start, the City is healthy and 1977 should be a good year. Edgar D. Bauch Mayor 1977 Budget CURRENT EXPENSE by Funds Expenditures Depicted below is the estimate of expenditures by the city for the coming year. Current Expenses comprise 32 percent of all estimated expenditures. Current expenses are comprised of salaries for municipal employees, opera- tion and maintenance funds, in short those monies necessary to conduct city government. It should again be noted that loss of the federal grant will alter the percentage figures for all funds. Arterial Street $16,544 .02% Contingency $40,999 .05% Anti Recession $18,686 .02% Revenue Sharing $209,540. 2.9% G.O. Bonds $124,550 1.7% Bldg. & Land 8474,480 6.6% Park Trust 459,250 .08% City Street $602,491 eF City Hall Const. $1,666,682 23.6% W/S Refunding Rev Bonds $506,613 7.2% City's Building Activity Up During 1976 the Building Department issued 238 permits representing a con- struction value of $9,912,401. This is an increase of 12% in the number of permits issued and 35% in dollar value over 1975. There were also more single-family homes built in 1976 than 1969-1975 combined. Tax Revenues Over thirty percent of the revenue for the operation of city government under the proposed 1977 budget is derived from taxation. Depicted below are the project- ed sales and property tax revenues and a C Expense 2,291,520.00 32% Sewer 4529,600 7.4% PROPERTY TAX Property Tax Collections 1967 $ 117,597.00 1968 137,659.00 1969 255,959.00 1970 419,938.00 1971 490,271.00 1972 541,099.00 1973 652,898.00 1974 736,357.00 1975 834,802.00 1976 858,978.00 WANTED: CALL FIRE FIGHTERS The Tukwila Fire Department is seeking qualified individuals to help in fire supression and fire prevention activities. The city offers the following benefits; • $2.50 per hour wage ` pension • medical coverage education Opportunity to serve your community Al applicants will have to pass a physical examination, paid for by the department, and probationary training. Training hours are flexible to meet the requirements of 'interested parties working second and third shifts at their normal employment. Persons interested should contact the Tukwila Fire Department at 244-7221, or 244-7224 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The stations are open 24 hours. . Stop by for a visit and have any questions answered you may have. ten year comparison to illustrate growth of these revenue sources. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX GROWTH 11111 1 1 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1 RATE MUNICIPAL SALES ■ 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 TAX Sales Tax Collections 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 Water/Sewer Coast. $83,900 1.1% Bond Redemption 479,074 1.1% Bond R 491,122 1.3% Firemen'n Pension 451,743 .07% L.1. Guarantee. 426,495 .03% *ter $298,500' 4.1% NOTE: Since the adoption of the Budget, the grant application for City Hall was disallowed, and this fund will be re-evaluated. Census Enumerators Wanted To determine the actual 1977 popula- tion of Tukwila, the City is planning a census of all households in March. Anyone willing to help perform the census (with pay) should contact Gary Crutchfield, Assistant Planner, at 242- 2177. $ 256,988.98 532,546.17 584,568.83 768,584.55 933,950.80 1,081,481.07 1,161,705.55 ANNUAL SALES TAX 1 1 RATE GROWTH 1 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 A breakdown of current expenses by department appears below. As noted, approximately 2.3 million dollars in revenue is projected for expenditure under the current fund. Council -$39,899 1.79% Court -$50,871 2.21% Mayor -$43,072 1.88% City Clerk -$61,656 2.7% Treasurer -$40,818 1.8% Attorney -$56,884 2.48% Off. of Community Dev. $ 269,096 11.70% Total Revenue $ 2,291,520.00 Non -Department $315,254 13.75% Public Works $ 187,963 8.20% Fire Department $587,335 25.63% Police Department $637,805 27.83% Dear Citizens, As you know the City of Tukwila is of- fering a Senior Citizen program to all those people 55 years or older that live within the Tukwila planning area. This area includes the following districts: Tukwila, McMicken Heights, Allentown, Southgate, Thorndyke, Crestview, River- ton, Valleyview, and Angle lake neigh- borhoods. We are in the process of enlarging our program to be able to handle a larger number of people and to involve them in our activities. We are presently running a program on Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Mondays we take a group to the Renton Nutrition site for lunch. We would like to invite all to come and participate in these programs. Please call for a copy of the program of upcoming events. We also may be able to help you with other types of services. We have contact with the Area Agency on Aging and Senior Services and Centers and may be able to help you with these various types of services: Social Services Counseling Legal Services Social Security Health Services Health Screening Foot Care Nutrition Consultation Visiting Nurses Home Health Services Home Services Home Repairs Help with moving Visits Escort Service Recreation Leisure time Activities Trips Special Events Service Projects Please feel free to call us if you have questions or problems. We may be able to help you. Phone Number 242-2177 Richard L. Hunt Recreation Director THE HAZELNUT Page 3 CRIME WATCH A look around the schools and streets of our Community reflects the smiling faces of many happy youngsters (and old- sters) who have received new bicycles over the holidays. Those smiles can quickly vanish when one is victimized by a bicycle thief who is always looking for the opportunity to steal your bike. In 1975 approximately 6,600 bicycles were stolen in King and Snohomish Counties. What can be done to deter the bicycle thief? There are several things that one can do. First, never leave your bicycle un- attended without securing it. The short time that it takes you to secure your bike may well be worth it. When you do secure Last 3us? On January 21, the regularly scheduled Metro bus will cease operation through the residential section of Tukwila. Shuttle bus service will be provided by the Tukwila Recreation Department. It will run Tuesdays and Fridays. This is a service provided for those people who do not drive and have no way to get to Southcenter for their weekly shopping. You must call and confirm being picked up the day before you need a ride. There will be 2 trips made each week. The pick-up on Tuesday will be at 10:00 a.m. and the return trip will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday's pick-up will be at 1:00 p.m. and the return trip will be at 3:00. If you have any questions or would like to be picked up please call the Recreation office at 242-2177. City Treasurer Elected as SFOA President Ms. Mae Harris, city treasurer, is the newly elected president of the Suburban Officer's Association for 1977. The Assoc- iation is comprised, of finance officers and treasurers from thirty-five municipalities in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. The organization was created to promote the improvement of governmental fi- nance in the state of Washington and to keep abreast with current legislation and changes in the area of municipal financial administration. Ms. Harris was last year's secretary for the organization and has served as the city treasurer since September 1962. your bike, make sure that the lock is a good strong lock. There are numerous locks on the market, some of which are more desirable. Second, never leave your bike outside overnight where it can be seen from the road or sidewalk. Though your neighbors can be trusted, you do not have much control over those who pass through the area. In conjunction with the statewide Crime Watch Program, we recommend that you not only register your bicycle, but that you identify it. This can be done by obtaining an electric engraver (avail- able at the Police Department) and putting your Washington State Drivers License Number on the frame of the bike. For the children in the family, placing either parent's drivers license number will do. This enables the police depart- ment to identify and contact the proper owner of a recovered or found bike in minutes. Every year bicycles are auctioned off when a thorough search for the owner produces negative results. With proper registration and identification these bicy- cles could have been returned to their owners. For further information, contact the Tukwila Police Department. Recreation news By Linda Kodama SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM Our Senior Program has been going great this fall with potlucks, trips, and crafts. We have expanded our program to meet on Thursdays for citizens living in the Thorndyke and Riverton areas. We want to extend an invitation to anyone who is retired or over 55. Give us a call if you need a ride or want additional information at 242-2177. Activities for the coming month: Wednesday Group Jan. 19 — Sea -Tac Airport Tour (10 A.M.) Jan. 26 — Linda Kodama's slides on Europe (11 A.M.) Thursday Group Jan. 20 — Potluck, Tour of Renton Bed Spring Factory (11 A.M.) Jan. 27 — Potluck, White Elephant Bingo (11 A.M.) TUKWILA TRAILORS (Women's Hiking Group) The Recreation Department sponsors a women's hiking group the year round. The group goes on walks/hikes once a week. Membership is free. Members meet at Tukwila City Hall at 8:45 A.M. and return around 3 P.M. The gals usually bring a sack lunch and a small pack for extra clothing. A small fee is asked to cover cost of gas. One monthly meeting is set aside for planning the hikes for the following month. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 10:30 A.M., Tukwila City Hall. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 1977. SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES The Recreation Department will be offering several classes for the winter session. The following classes are slated to begin in mid-Janua7: Ballroom Dance, Belly Dance, Children's Arts & Crafts, China Painting, Crochet, Foreign Em- broidery, Guitar, Flower Arranging, Macrame, Norwegian Needlepoint, Quilt- ing, Ladies Volleyball, Pre -School Fun, Storytelling/Creative Dramatics/ Puppetry, and a workshop for group leaders working with children. Pre -registration is required for many of these classes. Deadline is January 14, 1977. For additional information, please contact the Recreation Department at 242-2177. SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Every season the Recreation Depart- ment offers a special event for the community. Look for these upcoming events: Spring Vacation Fun (March), Children's Easter Crafts (April), and an Easter Egg Hunt (April). Dates and times will be announced at a later date. Contact the Rec. Dept. at 242-2177 for information. JACK 'N JILL VOLLEYBALL The volleyball league got underway September 28th, and 21 teams entered with 168 participants. We had two nights of organized league play. On Tuesday night, Odd Squad went undefeated with a 16-0 record. Wednes- night champion, Wonderball had a 17-1 record. To end the season, a double - Continued Page 4 THE HAZELNUT Published quarterly by: CITY of TUKWILA 14475 - 59TH AVENUE SOUTH TUKWILA, WASHINGTON 98067 Continued from Page 3.. elimination tournament involving the top three teams from each league was played Thursday, Dec. 9th. Participants from the Tuesday league were Odd Squad (16-0), Family (14-2), and the Rookies (13-3). Involved from the Wednesday league were Wonderball (17-1), Sparklers (15-3), and Northwest #3 (12-6). The results of the play-offs had come to quite a surprise to many people. The two top seeded teams were quickly eli- minated. The dog fight soon became apparent as the Sparklers beat the Family 15-7 in the semi-finals of the Winner's Bracket. This then dropped the Family to the Loser's Bracket, challeng- ing Wonderball. The results of the game were Family 15, Wonderball 2. The tournament now got interesting, the Family had to beat the Sparklers two straight games. The long evening caught up with the Family, however, and the Sparklers won the tournament 15-3. With the Family finishing second. Trophies were awarded to all individuals on each team. The Spring Volleyball league will be organizing in March. If you are interested in entering a team, call us as soon as possible. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions regarding the recreation programs, call 242-2177. The staff will be happy to help you. MEN'S BASKETBALL Men's Basketball league began Sept. 13, 1976, and 12 teams entered number- ing 96 participants. The games were played at Foster High School and Showalter Jr. High. The final league standings were a runaway by the Riverton Merchants (11-0), followed by Jerry's Shell (9-2), Ann's Tavern (8-3), Long Acres (8-3), Jack's Spot (8-3), Federal Way, Phototronics, Dudes, Flyers, Home Grown, Bearing Inc., Riverton -Glen Acres. The playoff tournament started in late ------------------------------- November with the top four teams having a first round bye. All 12 teams were entered on a double -elimination basis with a consolation round. The playoffs went as pretty much expected. However, the big surprise of the night was the defeat of the previous unbeaten Riverton Merchants to the hands of the Cinderella teams of Phototronics (43-41). But the Riverton Merchants were not too dishearten, they came back to defeat the Dudes 68-60 taking third place. Jerry's Shell advanced to the finals against Phototronics and soundly beat them 58-38. The final playoff standings are as follows: Jerry's Shell, Phototronics, Riverton Merchants, Dudes, Ann's Tav- ern, and Jack's Spot. Trophies were awarded to these teams. The Winger League began January 3rd, at 6:30 P.M. at Showalter Jr. High. So, come out and see some top-notch basketball. By the way, the champion of this league will advance to the state playoffs in March. YOUTH BASKETBALL The Tukwila Recreation Dept. in conjunction with the Renton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a High School Basketball League. We have a team from Foster High School playing Monday nights, 8:30 P.M. at Foster Gym. Other teams are comprised of students from Renton, Hazen, and Lindbergh High Schools. There are 15 teams in the league, which runs till the end of February. After three games the Foster Ball- players are doing an excellent job, with a 1-2 record. They have been in every game and have lost some heart -breakers. The young men on the team are Ron Darling, Myron Moss, Jim Miller, Mark Drake, Keith Savisky, Scott Malone (Captain), Randy Martin, and John Johanson. Keith Savisky is the top scorer for the team with a 15.0 average. Come out and watch your local high school athletes. JR. HIGH BASKETBALL For Saturday fun, come out and watch the Jr. High Basketball League, begin- ning January 8, 1977. There are six teams comprised of Jr. High students of all calibers. Games will be played every Saturday through March 12, at 10:15 A.M., 11:15 A.M., and 12:15 P.M. This is the second year for this program, and it is booming with 54 participants. The teams and captains are as follows: Cavaliers (Keith Lester), Trail -Blazer (Devin Smith), Knicks (Larry La Pine), Nuggets (Mark Hov- land), Warriors (Erik Peterson), Celtics (Robert Elfstrom). Be sure to come out Saturday morning and watch your favorite team or player. SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL Let's not forget about summer softball. The Recreation Department will be offering both a men's slowpitch and a Jack 'N Jill league this spring (May). Sign-up now. Sign-up is on a first come, first serve basis. Membership is limited. If there is enough interest, we will sponsor a women's slowpitch league. Contact the Recreation Department at 242-2177. INSTRUCTORS WANTED Do you possess special talents, in- teresting hobbies, or unique skills that you would like to teach others? The Recreation Dept. is seeking volunteers to teach special interest classes such as knitting, laymen law, bike maintenance, upholstery, woodcarving, backpacking, stain glass, dance, etc. Please call us at 242-2177 if you are interested. MAILING LIST If you would like to receive a program brochure, and be put on our mailing list, call us at 242-2177.