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Home My WebLink About2007-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 28 No. 5013 THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business communities VOLUME 28, NUMBER 5 NOVEMBER 2007 r I rre invited-1 toattend a Public Hearing the 200$ budget t held Monday, to veber 19, 2007 N° at 7' 00ern, in Chambers at Council Cham Hall Tukwila City Formore information, please call 206-433-1835 2008 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET General Fund $50,158,850 Capital & Gen Gov't Funds 40,407,327 Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, surface water, golf) 24,460,246 Internal Srvc & Reserve Funds 14,780,290 Debt Service Funds 3,566,047 TOTAL $133,372,760 2008 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET, BY DEPARTMENT Administration $9,830,101 Council, Mayor, Personnel, Finance, Community Development, Attorney, Human Services, Municipal Court, etc. Parks & Recreation 4,313,336 Police 12,532,739 Fire 9,976,794 Public Works 6,461,473 Engineering, Street Maintenance, Facility Maintenance Other Fund balance & transfers 7,044,407 TOTAL $50,158,850 (Continued on back page) Tukwila's 2008 Preliminary Budget and Capital Plan go to Council The Proposed 2008 Annual Budget and 2008-2013 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program were presented to the City Council on October 1. This begins another yearly process of Council review and deliberation, with final adoption of these documents slated for mid-December. These are hefty documents; they chart dollars not only for 2008, but also through 2013. Additionally, they set out the capital projects that this city will be investing in over the next six years. Tables summarizing the budget are included on the front and back pages of this publication, providing a more visual snapshot. As you will see, almost three-quarters of our general fund budget supports the staff required to provide the variety of services needed in a city as complex as Tukwila. Maintaining this balance is critical to the diversity of our budget. Most of our services are delivered personally to our residents and businesses. Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, and Parks & Recreation are staff intensive. Engineering and planning are also required to assure quality control of our capital expenditures. Finance, City Clerk, Human Services, IT and Personnel are also critical. This is what the budget process is really all about. First, we define those services demanded, and then we work to sustain the delivery of those needs at optimum efficiency. The City is responsible for a wide variety of activities and we must always strive to be prudent, fair and equitable. Council will be reviewing the 2008 Budget and the 2008-2013 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program at Committee and Council meetings through mid-December. Please contact Tukwila Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer at 206-433-1835, with questions regarding the budget, the budget process or Coun- cil deliberations. Steve Mullet, Mayor Tukwila City Council Actions: September 2007 Awarded contract to Epic Construction, LLC, for repair of Green River Pedestrian and Utility Bridge near S. 180th St. Awarded contract to HWA GeoSciences, Inc., for geotechni- cal services for proposed sewer line under I-405. Approved a resolution amending the Westfield Southcenter Mall Development Agreement to vest the project under the 2007 Sign Code. Approved resolution supporting EHJR 4204, which would allow local school levies to be approved by a simple majority vote. Appointed Jeff Griffin to the Parks Commission. Approved forwarding to the Planning Commission an emer- gency Comprehensive Plan Amendment and rezone request from the Sabey Corp. Awarded consultant contract to ESA Adolfson for update of Shoreline Master Program. Approved Interlocal Agreement with the City of SeaTac for Cooperative Fire Services Study to be conducted by Emer- gency Services Consulting, Inc. Authorized expenditure of funds for a South County Region- al Jail Feasibility Study. Authorized use of Police Dept. seizure funds for joint pur- chase of armored vehicle by Valley Special Response Team. Approved resolution waiving competitive bid requirements and authorizing purchase of digital broadcast equipment and services from TelVue Virtual Television. Approved a resolution establishing water use efficiency goals and identifying proposed water use efficiency measures to be implemented. Confirmed a Vision Statement for Tukwila Village and autho- rized the Mayor to initiate the developer selection process. For up-to-date information about Council meetings/agendas/activities, visit our website: http://www.eLtukwila.wa.us The Joe Henry Duffie Pond Learning Center On Thursday, September 20, Tukwila Elementary School opened and dedicated a learning center pond to the school's head custodian and Tukwila City Councilmember Joe Duffle. Located on school property, the Joe Henry Duffle Pond Learn- ing Center will be utilized by teachers and students as part of class study and for environmental learning opportunities. The pond project began construction last fall with grant funds awarded through Lowe's "Toolbox for Education" program, which funds school improvement projects initiated by parent groups. Pond viewing and use is available to all students and school staff and is also handicap accessible. Joe is still overwhelmed that the learning center pond has been dedicated to him. However, his long-standing service to the students, staff and entire Tukwila community makes this dedication well deserved! 2 THE HAZELNUT Business license renewals will reflect new fees On October 15, the Tukwila City Coun- cil adopted a new City business license fee schedule. The previous fees had not been increased since their adop- tion in 1980. The new fee schedule is still based on the number of employees (both full- and part-time) at the Tukwila location, and a separate fee category has been added for home occupations. The new fee schedule is as follows: Number of Employees License Fee 0 to 20 employees $100.00 21 to 50 employees $150.00 51 to 100 employees $200.00 101 employees and up $300.00 Home occupation $ 50.00 (pursuant to TMC 5.04.010) Business license renewal forms will be mailed during the first week of Decem- ber to all currently licensed Tukwila businesses. All 2007 City business licenses will ex- pire on December 31 and by law must be renewed no later than January 31. Beginning February 1, 2008, penalty fees will be assessed for businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's office. Specialty licenses are also required if your business has live music/entertain- ment, tow trucks, amusement devices, adult entertainment, or conducts solic- iting/peddling activities. Businesses new to Tukwila are required to obtain a license prior to opening. Ap- plication forms are available from the City Clerk's office during regular busi- ness hours (8:30AM to 5:OOPM, Mon- day through Friday). Business license applications may also be printed from the City of Tukwila website at http:// www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. If you have any questions regarding the new fee schedule or licensing proce- dures, please call 206-433-1854. Parting thoughts by Mayor Steve Mullet Eight years can be a lifetime, a fun time, a prosperous time, a hard time, a chang- ing time and — despite all else — a good and accomplished time. Tukwila has grown from its role as a small town to a major player in King County. We've done most things right and most things well. When Forward Thrust pools were being closed, we found a way to keep the Tukwila Pool open. We found a way to partner with Starfire and help them create a first-class sports facility out of a tired old park. We built a wonderful park in Cascade View, and preserved the Grandmother's Hill for an historical site. We finished the sewers in Allentown and Foster Point, built a new golf course clubhouse, and welcomed the opening of several hundred thousand feet of new retail with more to come in 2008. Tukwila International Boulevard has a new facelift. You can drive across the valley without stopping to wait for the train at 180th. Link Light Rail is becoming a reality, and we are a major force in the stewardship of the river and the clean-up of the habitat for the salmon. It's been a busy eight years. Homeland Security and INS moved from Seattle to Tukwila International Boulevard. Larry's Market is gone — replaced by the Tukwila Trading Company. Hometown Hardware is a pile of dirt destined to be- come a drug store. The former Associated Grocers site will become an exciting new development yet to be designed. While all of this activity was transpiring during my two terms as your mayor, I also served two terms as Suburban Cities Association President, two terms as Chair of Valley Communications, three years on the Governor's Building Code Council, eight years as chair of the Green Duwamish Watershed Forum of 17 cities, two years on the Salmon Recovery Board, four years on the County Regional Water Quality Committee, and have been appointed to the Flood Control Advisory Board and the King Conservation District Advisory Board. I've also spent seven years on the Economic Development Council, chaired the Highline Forum, and served on the Valley Cities Association, as well as being on the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board. This job of mayor is a busy job. All of these regional meetings affect the viability of our City's government. While many may think government is about rules, regula- tions and bureaucracy, it is really about people solving problems, and learning to live together in a very crowded world. Thank you for trusting me to represent you for the last eight years. It's been quite a ride! Tukwila Municipal Court now accepts debit and credit card payments Fines and fees owed to the Tukwila Municipal Court can now be paid with Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit cards. The court also accepts debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo. In-person payments to our court will be processed by our customer service representatives. Cash, checks and money orders are also acceptable methods of payment. Additionally, Tukwila Municipal Court fees and fines can be paid online through a link on the Court's web page at the City of Tukwila's website. For more informa- tion, please contact the Tukwila Municipal Court at 206-433-1840. NOVEMBER 2007 3 Tukwila Parks and Recreation Bulldog Youth Basketball Camp Thursday & Friday, December 27-28 9: OOAm to 1: OOPnn — Foster High School Gym Tukwila Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Foster High School, is offering a fundamental basketball camp for boys and girls in grades K-6. Ball handling, shooting, de- fense and conditioning will be areas of emphasis. Local high school basketball players and coaches will lead the camp. Each camper receives a T-shirt. Games and competitions are held throughout the camp. Camp is limited to 100 partici- pants. Tukwila Parks and Recreation youth basketball par- ticipants receive a discount on registration! Cost: $30 for Tukwila Youth Basketball Participants $40 for non -Tukwila Youth Basketball Participants Girls -Only Bulldog B -Ball Clinic Saturday, December 15 9: OOAm to 12:00 NOON - TCC Gym Tukwila Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Foster High School, is offering our second annual Girls -Only B -Ball Clinic for players in grades 2-8. Players will work on de- veloping skills — as well as confidence — through drills and game -like situations. Local high school basketball players and coaches will lead the camp. Tukwila Parks and Recreation youth basketball participants receive a discount on registration! Cost: $10 for Tukwila Youth Basketball participants $15 for non -Tukwila Youth Basketball participants Youth Basketball League Divisions for boys & girls in Grades K-6 Team practices begin the week of December 3 and are held during the evenings at local schools. League games begin on January 5 and are held on Saturdays and weeknights, depending upon turnout. Teams play approximately nine games. The Recreation Department will assist with assign- ing players to teams/coaches. Picture day is Saturday, Janu- ary 5. Registration is now open...sign up today! Cost: $60 Early Registration Fee (until November 16) $70 Late Registration Fee (begins November 17) Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 1 — 9:00 to 11:OOAm Sponsored by the Tukwila Rotary Santa Claus is coming to Tukwila! Come to the Tukwila Community Center and have breakfast with family, friends and SANTA! A pancake breakfast will be served, as well as some jolly holiday entertainment from our local elementary schools. Children can sit on Santa's lap, and even have a professional photo taken (for an additional fee). Breakfast: $5 at the door (limited seating) Holiday Play Day Saturday, December 1 — 10:30Am to 2:OOPnn For ages 3 to 12 — TCC Youth Room Would you like to do some stress -free shopping without the kids? Sign your child up for the holiday play day. We'll pro- vide crafts, movies and snacks for them while you are out. If you don't have any shopping to do, then join us for the Santa Breakfast or the Holiday Wreath Making workshop. Don't miss out on this great day. Children must be potty trained to participate. Fee: $5 Holiday Wreath Making Saturday, December 1 — 11:OOAm to 1:30Pnn For ages 12 and older — TCC Social Hall It's time to kick off the holiday season with the first annual wreath -making workshop. Create your own handmade wreath with fresh greenery from around the community. Wreaths can be used for indoor or outdoor decoration. Please bring your own branch cutters. Fee: $20 for resident, $25 for non-resident Tukwila's turning 100! Join us in counting down the days until Tukwila's Centen- nial Kickoff Event on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Visit www Tukwila100.com to learn more about Tukwila and to down- load important forms and event applications. There's still time to organize your own Centennial community event or join the growing list of sponsors and partners needed to make this celebration a success! To participate or learn more about these opportunities, email us at infoCtukwila100.com. 4 THE HAZELNUT Citizen opinion is sought The City is updating its Parks, Recre- ation and Open Space Plan — a blue- print for future development and improvements. What do YOU see happening in the next twenty years? What goals or objectives would YOU like to see implemented regarding Tuk- wila's parks and recreation programs within the next six years? We are looking for your ideas and com- ments on the Plan. You are invited to a Community Forum: Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7:OOPM Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd Avenue S, Tukwila All members of the Tukwila communi- ty — residents, middle and high school students, business community mem- bers and City staff — are encouraged to attend. This is your opportunity to share how you see parks and recre- ation in your community. Consultant Tom Beckwith, who is working on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, will be in attendance to help fa- cilitate and guide the discussion. City staff will also be present to hear your comments. Please take advantage of this great opportunity to share ideas and get involved in your community! A follow-up meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12 at 7:OOPM at the Tukwila Community Center. Teen Dance Friday, Dec. 7 — 8:00 to 11:OOPM For Grades 6-10 Come celebrate your "H day Winter Groove" this season at our 10th annual holiday dance. Grab your friends, dress up and join us at the TCC. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Cost: $4 First Aid & CPR Saturday, December 8 8:OOAM to 4:OOPM For ages 16 & up This course combines lecture, demon- stration and video with hands-on train- ing and practice. Participants in this course learn to recognize and respond to emergencies, including shock, car- diac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants; heat and cold emergencies, sudden illnesses and poisonings. Additionally, participants will learn first aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries. Sign up today! Cost: $50/residents, $60/non-residents Rotary Thanksgiving Seniors Celebration Wednesday, November 21 11:OOAM to 2:OOPM The Tukwila Rotary has sponsored and served this Thanksgiving meal for the last 15 years. The first 200 people to sign up and receive a ticket from the Senior Programs office will receive a turkey dinner complete with all the trimmings. Enjoy a great meal and en- tertainment, and celebrate the holiday with friends and neighbors. Cost: FREE with a ticket Boot Camp _Mondays & Wednesdays during the lunch hour -12:05 to 12:55PM This new class will put you to the test. The class consists of circuit drills rang- ing from running and jumping jacks to push-ups, squats and sit-ups. This is great for people with busy schedules who need to pack a hard workout into a quick hour. Sign up today and push yourself to the next level. Call for dates and fees. Holiday Adopt -A -Family Program Are you in the spirit of giving? Each holiday season Tukwila Parks and Recreation organizes a holiday giving program with names of local children and families in need. This program relies on generous citizens who are interested in "adopting" the children or families and purchasing new gift items for them. If you or your busi- ness would like to share in the spirit of giving, please contact Shannon Fisher at 206-768-2822, or by emailing to sfisher@ci.tukwila.wa.us. By partici- pating in this program, you can truly make a difference in the life of a local, less fortunate child. Winter Break Camps Two camps to entertain kids and teens The weather may be cold and dreary, but inside our Winter Break Camps things are just heating up! For ages 5 thru 12, we have something for every- one with activities including field trips, arts & crafts, games and so much more! Reunite with some of your old friends, or make some new ones. Our middle school camp is open to all 6th -9th graders. Winter Break camp- ers will be treated to field trips, proj- ects, movies, games, fun and more. Camp runs 6:30AM to 6:OOPM. Space is limited, so sign up today. Camp will be closed on December 24, December 25, and January 1. Campers must bring a sack lunch and beverage each day. A light breakfast and afternoon snack will be provided. Contact the Tukwila Community Cen- ter for more information about camp fees and daily schedules. 1 NOVEMBER 2007 5 Thank you, United Way Day of Caring volunteers! On Friday, September 21, the City of Tukwila Volunteer Program hosted a clean-up event at Tukwila Pond Park as part of the United Way's Annual Day of Caring. More than 30 volunteers from Flow International Corporation and the Government Services Administration assisted Tukwila Park staff with cleaning up the area in and around Tukwila Pond Park and the Interurban Trail. We appreciate the hard work that volunteers put forth for the clean-up, and we hope 2008 will bring us even more volunteers to help us with our clean- up efforts throughout Tukwila. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with the City of Tukwila Volunteer Program, please contact Tracy Gallaway at the Tukwila Community Center, 206-768-2822. Informa- tion and volunteer applications can also be found on the City of Tukwila website at www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. TUKWILA SNAPSHOTS Scenes from the 'Movie in the Park" and Volunteer Appreciation events Photos by Jamie Mitchell 1 6 THE HAZELNUT Local program for local business owners The Small Business Development Center for Southwest King County (the SBDC) recently helped Mr. Thong Ngy Ung, a Tukwila resident, soon after he had ac- quired Yamada Teriyaki, a cafe on Andover Park East. The SBDC helped Mr. Ung plan his marketing tactics and provided him with contact information for qualified local bookkeeping services. Yamada Teriyaki re -opened on September 21, 2007. According to Thong Ngy Ung, "The SBDC played a big role in helping us review and plan how to reach as many customers as possible. We want to be sure that we do everything possible to connect with customers. Zev also helped me find a bookkeeping service. We chose one that's right here in Tukwila." Mr. Ung has been an active member of Tukwila's Sister City Committee for several years. He was referred to The SBDC for business advice by Councilmember Joan Hernan- dez. SBDC Lead Advisor Zev Siegl says, "It makes dollars and sense to help existing local companies grow. It's econom- ic development that's in sync with our country's values." During 2006, clients of the local SBDC Center attracted $4 million in new capital from investors and lenders. The SBDC can be reached at 206-878-3710 ext. 5151 or email to sbdc@highline.edu. Tukwila is one of six cities that fund the Highline SBDC. Other support comes from the SBA, King County, the Port of Seattle and Highline Community College. Mayor Steve Mullet explained that Tukwila is pleased to support the SBDC because it is an excellent benefit for Tukwila's small businesses. *TERI YA K 1 Don't miss Rainier Symphony's holiday events! 04l glealidag CdellTatialT December 9 - 3:00pm, Foster Performing Arts Center Featuring traditional carols and the music of John Rutter, G.P. Handel, Leroy Anderson, Engelbert Humperdinck and more! A fantastic holiday program for the family! Admission: General — $17; Senior/student — $12 Children 12 and under are free To purchase tickets: Call the Symphony Main Office at 206-781-5618, or Email tickets@RainierSymphony.org Program at a glance: www.rainiersymphony.org The City is coming to cable TV Tukwila is proud to announce its new government access channel. Available through Comcast, Tukwila's city chan- nel 21 will bring information about our local government's activities, meetings, special events, programs and services to the community. Tune in to Tukwila 21, and watch us grow! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii E Announcing a planned visit to Japan coming in 2008 (during spring break). =_ Open to students (grades 8-10) = from Tukwila schools Sister Cities Exchange E • Home stays in Miyoshi for five days • Additional travel in Japan for 3-5 days Interested? Call 206-433-1844 or = E email sistercities@ci.tukwila.wa.us E rtnnilninlinlnnilinniinininnnnilninlinlnR • Approximate cost of $2,000 Fire Department teaches CPR The Tukwila Fire Department is offer- ing a CPR/First Aid class on Monday, December 10, running from 9:OOAm to 5:OOPM. The class will be held at Sta- tion #51, 444 Andover Park East. The cost is $30. Pre-registration/payment is required. Call 206-433-1859. elvi Year'& `Eve Mgtin Vienynot December 31 — Doubletree Guest Suites Get your tickets early for the best New Year's Eve event in town, with the Rainier Symphony Strauss Orchestra, the Chris Johansen Jazz Quartet, and the best Viennese Ball this side of the Danube! Enjoy a three -course gourmet meal, bring your dancing shoes and celebrate New Year's Eve in spectacular fashion! Early Bird tickets available (by Novem- ber 30) at $95 per person. To top off the evening, you may choose to stay overnight at Doubletree Guest Suites at a greatly reduced special rate. For tickets and information, call 206-781-5618 or visit wwwrainiersymphony.org. NOVEMBER 2007 7 '•�.�Y4 I'.11lL FCClJ1eJIi Safe shopping keeps the holidays bright As the holiday season approaches, malls, other retailers, and grocery stores are more crowded than usual with busy shoppers. Whether you plan to celebrate a holiday in the coming weeks or not, keep the following in mind when going out to shop (and the rest of the year, too): weep careful track of your bags and other packages. If you leave some- thingK behind, it could get stolen or discarded. Falaiell a store employee or security guard if you see an unattended bag or package. The same applies when taking mass transit — report any unattended packages to security or staff. ▪ e sure not to buy more than you can carry. If your packages are mak- ing it hard for you to walk upright or see, ask a store employee to help you carry them to your car. heck receipts to see whether your full credit card number appears. If a receipt has your full number on it, take a pen and thoroughly scratch it out. ▪ ouble-check that you have your credit cards and check book after you pay for your items. D▪ on't put your packages in your car (even in your trunk) and re-enter the mall. If you have too many packages to carry and you are not finished shopping, place your packages in the trunk and leave that parking area. If the packages are out of sight, drive to another park- ing area, re -park and re-enter the mall. If you go shopping with children over the next several weeks, keep the following advice in mind for everyone's safety: flnsure that any children with you know your cell phone number. Give cards with contact information to any who don't. make a plan with children in case you get separated. Have a central M meeting place, and review with your children who they can turn to for help if they find themselves alone. no over the dangers of strangers with them so that they know who not to talk to or follow. mead McGruff's advice on shopping safety with your children before R you go out: "Be careful of strangers. If someone you don't know offers anything to you or asks you to go somewhere with him or her, run away and tell your parents or a trusted adult immediately." By following this advice, you can reduce the stress of shopping during this particularly busy season. As always, keep your personal safety in mind and be on the lookout for fraud and identity theft. Board looking for new member The Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) has a current posi- tion open for a citizen representative. This advisory board works closely with the Police Chief and the community to advise and make recommendations regarding public safety and police services within the City of Tukwila. The Board consists of five citizens, two business owners or managers, and two school -related personnel. For more details, please contact Art Rosengren, COPCAB Chairperson, at 206-248-0908. Solid waste rate increase coming Effective January 1, 2008, King County's solid waste disposal rates will be going up. The last rate increase was in January 1999. This increase will help finance major capital improvements to the county's aging transfer system infrastructure. Most of the county's solid waste transfer stations were built in the mid-1960s and are operating at or over capac- ity to keep pace with the nearly one million customer transactions and over one million tons of garbage handled each year. The rate increase will also pay for increased fuel, equipment and maintenance costs, and the many programs and services offered by King County Solid Waste Division. The impact of this rate change on the average customer's curbside garbage collection bill (with one -can service) will be an increase of 73( per month. Solid Waste Disposal Fees Effective January 1, 2008 Garbage Per Ton Fee $102.05 Minimum Fee $17.25 Separated Yard Waste and Wood Waste for Recycling Only * Per Ton Fee $82.50 Minimum Fee $13.25 * Separated yard waste and wood waste are accepted for recycling at a limited number of King County fa- cilities. Most facilities lack space for separate yard waste and wood waste collection, which is thereby disposed as garbage at the garbage rate. Offering beauty in every season Tukwila City Councilmember Pam Linder has dreamed of a winter gar- den in Tukwila. As she explains, "For many years before I was a gardener, I would make trips to the Arboretum in Seattle for the fall colors. In the winter, I would go on the dreary, gray, January or February days to get a glimpse of the promise of spring to come. "The next logical step for me was a four -season garden that could be en- joyed all year in Tukwila. This garden would have special emphasis on win- ter interest. It would be a place for Tukwila residents to go on dreary, gray days. During the garden visit you could take in the wonderful fragrances that so many winter blooming plants pos- sess. On a drizzly day, the red berries, the peeling barks and hummingbirds flitting around can't help but brighten your spirits. "With the help of Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, and support from the Mayor and the City Council, we were able to use a piece of property obtained years ago from grant money. Here, the collaborative effort began." The Parks & Recreation Department partnered with the Tukwila Children's Foundation to submit a grant applica- tion for this community project. Not only were they successful in securing the needed funding from the Starbucks Parks Foundation, but Starbucks has also adopted the park. The City com- missioned the Johnson Braund Design Group, a Tukwila business, to provide full design and construction services for this project on a one -acre site locat- ed at the southeast corner of Macadam Road and South 144th Street. The property is directly adjacent to a wetland; and contains several mature trees which add to its character. The garden will be conlprisedi of a series of "rooms" interconnected by a loop path system. Each room will have a distinct thematic character fo- cused on plants with particular winter interest, including fragrance, color and texture. Elements of spring, summer and fall will be present to create a four -season strolling garden. Construction is near completion with trails and planting ar- eas being defined and the installation of irrigation. Planting will follow. Pam is hoping to put together flyers detailing monthly bloomings and their locations, and is looking for interested volunteers to help her with this proj- ect. Another opportunity for involve- ment would be to consider becoming a docent. Pam has also offered to show off her own garden to small groups. If you would like to get in touch with Pam to talk about volunteer opportuni- ties, or to see her garden, call Kimberly Matej, Legislative Analyst, at 206-433- 1834. For more specific information about Macadam Winter Garden, call the Parks & Recreation Administrative Office at 206-767-2342 and keep your eye open for a future Hazelnut with news about a ribbon cutting. Looks like Pam's dream is about to come true! 1 NOVEMBER 2007 9 ' l Human Services Office Evie — 206-433-7180 Stacy — 206-433-7181 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222 Volunteer to help Tukwila students Have you been looking for a way to become more involved in this community? Do you enjoy encouraging youth to reach their full potential? Are you avail- able for a few hours a week? If so, Tukwila Community Schools Collaboration (TCSC) has the perfect opportunity for you. Learning Circles, a new TCSC after-school program, is currently recruiting for tutors/mentors to work with students, helping them improve their WASL math scores, learn appropriate study skills, develop their college portfolios and career goals, and learn positive life skills. Paid stipend positions are available for all five schools in the district. If you are interested or have questions about this program, please contact Christianna Zaremba, Learning Circles Coordinator, by calling 206-901-7661, or send her an e-mail at zarembacCtukwila.wednet.edu. Persons from multi-cultural/multi-lingual backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. Come be a part of what is sure to be a very rewarding experience! Energy Assistance Program The Multi -Service Center Energy Assistance Program can provide one-time financial assistance and education about energy conservation to eligible low-in- come households that have Puget Sound Energy as their main heating provid- er. Serving both renting and homeowner clients, the program makes payments directly to utility vendors on behalf of customers. By mid-November, Federal funds (LIHEAP) should also be available for Seattle City Light customers. The Energy Assistance hotline number is 1-800-348-7144. Appointments are made through an electronic answering system. Callers will be given the first available appointment for their zip code, with instructions on the paperwork necessary to complete the application for energy assistance. Board members needed Do you work in Tukwila, or are you a resident who would like to get involved in social services? We are seeking two representatives for our Human Services Advisory Board, one to fill a business representative position and one to fill a resident position. The seven members of the Advisory Board represent the health, education, business and faith communities, and the residents at large. The Board helps make recommendations on how City dollars should be spent to serve the Tukwila community. Members have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of human service topics and to meet staff from various agencies. Board meetings are normally held every other month, from 10:OOalvl to 12:00 noon; however, the meetings are more frequent during proposal review time. For more information, please call 206-433-7180. Unite to End Homelessness Volunteers are needed to participate in a unique event focused on addressing home- lessness in King County. A Community Resource Exchange — a collaborative effort between United Way of King County, the Committee to End Homelessness, King County, the City of Seattle, the Church Council of Greater Seattle, and the cities of Bellevue, Renton and Kent — will take place on November 15 at the Spirit of Washington Event Center in downtown Renton. The Exchange will offer easy access to ser- vices that support the needs of homeless individuals and families The Exchange is modeled after Project Homeless Connect, a national best practice model that origi- nated in San Francisco in 2004 and is now implemented in over 100 cities. Volunteers will have the opportunity to reach out and provide homeless individu- als with a variety of needed services. As- sistance is needed with event support, cli- ent welcome/guidance to services, data entry, registration and outreach. Volun- teer expertise with medical, dental, legal and mental health services is also needed. You can also help by organizing a supply drive at your company, school, church, service organization or community group. New items such as socks and underwear, toiletries, blankets, hats and gloves, read- ing glasses and books for children and adults are also needed. These items will be made available at the resource exchange. Visit us online at www.uwkc.org/unite to get more details about organizing a supply drive. Please visit www.uwkc.org/unite to find out more and to sign up to volunteer. 1 10 THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA Ask the Roving Recycler Dear Roving Recycler: What kind of container should I use to store my kitchen scraps before I put them into my yard waste cart or compost them at home? First, place only vegetative food waste and food -soiled paper into your home yard waste cart or backyard compost bin. Acceptable items include fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, eggshells, nutshells, coffee grounds, tea bags and filters. Food -soiled paper including paper tow- els, napkins, paper plates and cups, paper take-out cartons and pizza boxes are okay, too. No dairy or meat! Some people collect food waste in empty plastic licorice or margarine tubs, store-bought kitchen compost buckets or plastic milk jugs with the necks removed. After depositing the food waste directly into the yardwaste bin, they rinse out and reuse the container. Others reuse plain brown paper grocery bags to collect food, and then place the entire bag directly into the yardwaste container. Another product, BioBags, was recently approved by Cedar Grove Composting as 100% biodegradable and compostable. Resembling plastic bags, they are actually made from corn products. BioBags are available at many natural food stores and on the Internet. Some people use paper milk cartons (without the plastic spouts) to collect food waste. Unfortunately, milk cartons and other slick, shiny paper containers are coated with a plastic that does not break down into compost. For now, these polycoated paper milk cartons can still be used to collect kitchen scraps and then be placed in the yard and food waste cart, but the Roving Recycler suggests exploring other op- tions for storing food waste. Empty polycoated paper products should be washed out and recycled along with paper, bottles, jars and tubs. Dear Roving Recycler: How can I dispose of my old fluorescent light bulbs and tubes? Good for you that you're using more fluorescent light bulbs! They're a great way to save energy and cut greenhouse gases. They use about 75% less electricity than "regular" incandescent bulbs, and last much longer. However, they contain mercury, a hazardous substance, and are prohibited from being placed into the garbage. There's good news for disposal. Local stores will recycle used fluores- cent lamps and bulbs. Visit www.takeitbacknetwork.org for a listing of Take It Back Network locations near you. A fee will be charged. (Source: Seattle Public Utilities) Want more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Contact Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683, or send an email to rfox@ci.tukwila.wa.us REPORTER Christmas Treecycling Tukwila residents have choices in recycling their Christmas trees. Whichever option you choose, be sure to remove all decorations before recycling. Please, no flocked or synthetic trees. Curbside Pickup: Tukwila residents who subscribe to solid waste collection service (not just yardwaste subscrib- ers) with SeaTac Disposal (Allied Waste) can place trees on the curb for collection, to be picked up with the regular yard waste. The tree collection is FREE OF CHARGE and will occur during the sec- ond week of January 2008. Check directly with SeaTac Disposal for specific collection dates and instructions. SeaTac Disposal (Allied Waste): 206-682-9735 Website: www.rabanco.com/collection/tukwila/ Private Cul_,, Several private yard waste facilities will accept Christmas trees for recycling. The most convenient is Pacific Topsoils located in Tukwila. Check di- rectly with Pacific Topsoils for hours and charges. Pacific Topsoils — 6000 S. 129th Street, Tukwila Phone: 206-772-3091 or 800-884-7645 Website: www pacifictopsoils.com Give the Earth a Present! It's the holiday season. Here are actions you can take to live greener and reduce global warming. 1. Drive less. Walk, bike, take a bus, carpool, combine errands to reduce your time behind the wheel. 2. Drive smart. Keep your car properly serviced and tires correctly inflated. Don't idle when stuck in traffic for more than a minute. 3. Reduce, reuse and recycle. Most products re- quire energy to produce, distribute and deal with the resulting waste. Try to choose prod- ucts that are pre -owned, contain recycled con- tent or have less packaging. Buy at salvage yards, construction demolition stores, consign- ment or thrift shops. NOVEMBER 2007 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Monday—Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: http://www.citukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@citukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Joe H. Duffle (beeper #J 206-994-7229 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Dennis Robertson 206-242-6373 Verna Grin, Pres. 206-901-9251 Kimberly Matej, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Meetings 1st/3rd Mondays Work Meetings 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor Steve Mullet 206-433-1805 Rhonda Berry, City Admin 206-433-1851 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Human Services 206-433-7180 Economic Development 206-433-1832 Tourism/Marketing 206-575-2489 Finance Department Kevin Fuhrer, Director 206-433-1835 Fire Department Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Jack Pace, Acting Director 206-431-3670 Code Enforcement 206-431-3682 Parks/Recreation Department Bruce Fletcher, Director 206-767-2342 Police Department David Haynes, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Director 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services VkiJessop, Director 206-433-1831 City Clerk's Office Personnel City Job Line Emergency Fire, Police 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-767-2323 TUKWILA CITY POOL 4414 S. 144th Street 206-267-2350 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 Restaurant 206-267-7427 206-433-1800 206-433-1831 206-433-1828 THE HAZELNUT newsletter is published five times a year by the City of Tukwila, and written by City staff Editing/production: Stacia Norris Summary of 2008-2013 Proposed Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program REVENUES Sales Tax $126,325,000 Property Tax 71,542,000 Other Revenues 126,238,000 (Taxes, charges for services, grants, interest, transfers, etc.) Capital grants and mitigations 116,599,000 Total 2008-2013 Revenues $440,704,000 EXPENDITURES Operations and Maintenance ...$290,383,000 CAPITAL: Residential Streets 1,800,000 Parks and Trails 5,201,000 Bridges 1,270,000 Commercial Streets 106,365,000 General Government 4,260,000 Facilities 8,635,000 Debt Service 12,402,000 Administration/Engineering 6,863,000 Projected Ending Balance 3,525,000 Total Expenditures $440,704,000 ENTERPRISE FUNDS Totals for the Enterprise Funds for the 2008-2013 period are shown below: Water $34,438,000 Sewer 34,391,000 Surface Water 18,342,000 Foster Golf Course 14,116,000 TOTAL $101,287,000 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS, ALL FUNDS, FOR 2008 • Annual Overlay Program • Southcenter Boulevard (1-5 to Tukwila International Boulevard) • Tukwila Urban Center (Klickitat Underpass) Improvement • Completion of Tukwila International Boulevard Improvements Further information Copies of the preliminary 2008 Budget and Proposed 2008-2013 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Program are available at the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard. For more information concerning the details of either document, please contact Kevin Fuhrer, Tukwila Finance Director, at 206-433-1835. 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 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.