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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 18 No. 6THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community You are welcome to attend a 1 Public Hearing on the 1998 budget to be held Monday, ma December 1, 1997 ' at 7:OOPM, in Council Chambers bers at Tukwila City Hall For more information, please call 206-433-1838 1998 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET General Fund $25,351,000 Capital Funds (general govt) 12,999,990 Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, surface water, golf) 12,433,250 Internal Service and Reserve Funds 7,268,082 Debt Service Funds 762,817 TOTAL $58,815,139 1998 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT Administration $ 5,464,062 Council, Mayor, Personnel, Finance, Community Development, Attorney, Human Services, Municipal Court, etc. Parks and Recreation 1,652,044 )lice 8,047,229 vire 5,674,000 Public Works 3,194,023 Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Street Maintenance Other Fund balance & transfers .. 1,319,642 TOTAL $25,351,000 VOLUME 18, NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER 1997 1998 Balanced Preliminary Budget and Capital Plan Presented to Council As Mayor, I have presented the Preliminary 1998 Budget to the Tukwila City Council. Also, I have submitted a companion document, The 1998-2003 Financial Planning Model and Capital Improvement Plan. The Planning Model projects the revenues and expenditures, including capital, over a six-year period. This document then becomes the basis for our 1998 Preliminary Budget Proposal. During the past two years, the City has seen a dramatic drop in our revenue growth. State legislative actions, business location changes, and other property valuation reductions have led to our revenues not being able to keep pace with expenditure growth and capital replacement needs. A preliminary shortfall of nearly S10 million over the 1998-2003 period was projected. By reducing operations and maintenance expenditure growth to less than inflation, we have reduced the projected shortfall by two-thirds. The remaining one-third was accomplished by recommending deferral of certain capital projects. The Council is being presented with a balanced budget which has been affected by State legislation and economic conditions within the business community. It has caused us to reduce in scope, or in some cases eliminate, some of the things we would all like to support. I believe we have achieved this balanced budget with minimal impact on our residential programs or on our commercial areas that produce much of the General Funds revenues. It continues to be the City's objective to avoid the institution of additional revenue sources such as a Utility Tax or Business and Occupation Tax. While many other jurisdictions have been forced to implement these taxes, through careful budgeting we continue to meet this objective and still maintain an excellent level of municipal services. Significant Items in the 1998 Budget • Continuation of commitment to clean up and redevelop the Highway 99 corridor. • Expansion of economic development effort to increase City's revenue base. • Continuation of City's neighborhood revitalization efforts. • Completion of 40th -42nd Phase II project near high school. • Continue transportation issue resolution including the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) efforts. • Complete new Neighborhood Resource Center site selection and design on Highway 99. See back page for Summary of Proposed 6 -year Financial Planning Model and Capital Plan Look inside for: • Code Enforcement focus on junk vehicles • Countering domestic violence • Tukwila Seniors face local challenge Holiday concert to feature Hummel's Trumpet Concerto Join the Rainier Symphony for its annual holiday concert: Sunday, December 7, 1997 at 3:OOPM Foster High Performing Arts Center 4242 South 144th Street, Tukwila Featured on the program will be Hummel's Trumpet Concerto with trumpet soloist Jack Prindle, principal trumpet Rainier Symphony. The program will also include Schubert's Rosamunde Overture, Strauss' Emperor Waltz, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Rutter's Christmas Carols with local choirs, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival. Cost: $10/adults, $6/students, $6/seniors, $25/families Group rates/season subscriptions available Call 206-781-5618 for tickets and information or season brochure Additional surveillance camera installed on Pacific Highway A new camera has been added to our video surveillance system, which gives the City a total of five cameras mounted high on utility poles. This camera was installed at the inter- section of South 152nd Street and Pacific Highway South. These cameras record twenty-four hours a day and are monitored at the Tukwila Police Neighborhood Resource Center. The camera system continues to contribute to increased safety and reduced crime along Pacific Highway. 2 42nd Avenue South (144th to 139th) improvements began in July and are well underway. Preparations for curb, gutter, sidewalk and initial asphalt paving are the current items of work. The new storm drain and under- ground power and communica- tions conduits are in place. Holiday season brings great events to local libraries Remember to give the gift of reading! Story Times TUESDAYS —NOVEMBER 4, 18, 25; DECEMBER 2, 9 — 11:OOAM Foster Library Story Times THURSDAYS — NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20; DECEMBER 4 — 10:30AM Tukwila Library A Winter Celebration SUNDAY — NOVEMBER 9 — 2::OOPM Magician Toby Wessel Foster Library Handmade Holiday Card Workshop MONDAY — NOVEMBER 17 — 7:OOPM Artist Molly Hashimoto, ages 5 and up Tukwila Library Holly Day and the Magic Parcels TUESDAY — DECEMBER 2 — 3:15PM Thistle Theatre Program to be held at Tukwila Elementary School Holiday Food = Scrumptious Food! SUNDAY — DECEMBER 7 — 2:OOPM Ages 5 and up, please register Foster Library Gingerbread House Decorating WEDNESDAY— DECEMBER 10 — 7:OOPM Adult program Tukwila Library Family Holiday Show SUNDAY — DECEMBER 14 — 2:OOPM Foster Library, jointly sponsored by Tukwila Library Make a Gingerbread House! MONDAY — DECEMBER 15 — 3:45PM Ages 5 and up, please register Tukwila Library Make a Gingerbread House! MONDAY — DECEMBER 22 — 6:30PM Ages 5 and up, please register Foster Library FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 142nd Street - 206-242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM t0 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Saturday TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue S. - 206-244-5140 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 to 8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday.... 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 to 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday THE HAZELNUT COUNCIL CORNER by Jim Haggerton, Council President Is government just about making laws? Your City Council members receive phone calls and direct questions at public gatherings relating to regulations by government at all levels and yes, even in the City of Tukwila. Why must we have so many laws to control the people who live in, work in, or visit Tukwila? Believe it or not, it is not the primary objective of everyone running for a City Council position to "pass more laws just for the sake of having laws to enforce". Tukwila is a unique city in that we have a relatively small residential population but a very high daytime work force and a considerable amount of transient population. Many of the things that make Tukwila an ideal place to live and work are also the things that contribute to our crime rate, traffic congestion, etc. We are at the crossroads of major freeways, in close proximity to Sea -Tac Airport and King County Airport (Boeing Field), major shopping malls and retail centers, and a productive industrial area. We promote all of these components as making Tukwila the perfect place live and to locate your business! My purpose for directing your thoughts in this direction is to remind you that every Mizen who lives or works in Tukwila plays a major role in addressing the number of laws we have to enforce and minimizing the amount of government regulation we must endure. Most laws on the books in Tukwila are there to control a very small segment of the population, usually 10% or less, but they must be in place to protect the safety and health of all our citizens and the vision we have for the future of our City. We encourage all of you to get involved in neighborhood community clubs, Block Watch programs, service clubs, business organizations, and a City government that have common objectives of improving the quality of life and the workplace we enjoy in Tukwila! Business license renewals due Attention, Tukwila business owners! Your current business license expires on December 31, 1997. All businesses currently licensed in the City will be receiving business license renewal forms in mid-December. By law, all businesses operating within the City (including home occupations) must renew their licenses annually no later than January 31st of each year. Penalty fees will go into effect on Febru- ary 1, 1998, for all businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's office. New enterprises must obtain a license prior to their opening date of business. Number of Employees License Fee Otos $ 50 6 to 100 $100 101 and above $200 To avoid a penalty fee, renew by January 31, 1998! Additional licenses are required if your business has live music/entertainment, tow trucks, amusement devices, solici- tors/peddlers, or adult entertainment. Applications are available at the City Clerk's office during regular business hours, 8:30 to 5:00, Monday—Friday. If you have questions regarding licens- ing procedures, call 206-433-1800. Code Enforcement places focus on junk vehicles; grace period returns In 1995 City residents – in partnership with the Code ments for junk vehicles can be made by calling Bob at Budget Enforcement office – were able to rid the City of nearly 200 Auto Wrecking – 206-244-4314. junk vehicles through our "amnesty" program. The program was such a success that we've decided to run it a second time. Through special arrangements by the City, you may have your "junk vehicle" (damaged, inoperable, unlicensed, 'tc.) removed at no charge to you. If you need get rid of a car for which you don't hold the title, contact the Code Enforce- ment Office at 206-431-3682 to get a "Junk Vehicle Verifica- tion, Notification and Affida- vit" form. Pick-up arrange - All Code Enforcement activity related to junk vehicles will be suspended through the end of the year, in order to give property owners and the hauler sufficient time to take advan- tage of this offer. Effective January 1, 1998, all o • enforcement efforts will once again re- sume. If you have any questions about junk or abandoned ve- hicles or regarding this am- nesty program, please call the Code Enforcement of- fice at 206-431-3682. NOVEMBER 1997 3 Block Grant funds provide welcome improvements to Crestview Park Recently completed improvements to Crestview Park, located at 42nd Avenue South and South 162nd Street, include a newly installed playground and parking lot. These needed park improvements were made possible thanks to the C.D.B.G. (Community Development Block Grant) program. The park, scheduled for dedication on November 5, now has a fully handicap -accessible playground, parking lot and path- way to the picnic shelter. The RTA wants your comments on light rail transit through Tukwila The Regional Transit Authority has announced that it will hold a Public Meeting in Tukwila on Saturday, December 13, from 1:00 to 5:00PM at the Foster High School Commons, 4242 South 144th Street. An "open house" will be followed by a brief presentation by the RTA. The meeting will then be opened to comments from all interested persons. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the community about its plans for light rail transit serving and passing through Tukwila and SeaTac. Current plans call for a light rail line following either a Highway 99 alignment from Boeing Access Road to SeaTac Airport, or generally following Interurban Avenue and serving the Southcenter area on its way to the airport. RTA staff will describe the process it will use to evaluate the alternative rail alignments and the environmental and com- munity impacts of the light rail system. The meeting will provide an important opportunity for individuals to tell the RTA what issues, concerns and alternatives should be ana- lyzed in the Environmental Impact Statement to be prepared over the next year. 1, For additional information on the meeting or on other oppor- tunities to provide input to the RTA, please contact Johnathan Jackson of the RTA staff at 206-684-6776. Early weather tips can help you later Fall weather is here, and that usually means lots of rain in Tukwila. City crews will be using our street sweeper to remove those pesky leaves from gutters and — more importantly — storm drains. However, a big windstorm followed by heavy rains can lead to clogged drains before crews get a chance to remove the leaves. By removing leaves from the drain near your home or business, you can do your part to protect your property from flooding. And as many of us found last winter, a heavy snow can also plug those drains. Just a few minutes of your time can prevent flooding that might be messy and expensive. Recent years have seen many more sidewalks constructed in Tukwila's residential and commercial neighborhoods. While these sidewalks have been of great benefit to our many pedestrians, they can be a real danger in the winter when covered with snow and ice. It may come as a very unwelcome surprise to property owners to find that they — and not the City of Tukwila — are responsible for keeping the sidewalks clear of snow and ice. It could be an even more unwelcome surprise to have to settle an expensive claim from a pedestrian who fell on your slippery sidewalk. So be forewarned: if we get snow this winter, break out the snow shovels! New energy program can help Homeowners who are served by Puget Sound Energy are eligible to participate in a free program that may save them 15-25% off their heating bills. This pilot program is seeking up to 300 homes where the ductwork can be tested for air leakage and repaired. They are primarily looking for gaps in the joints on the ductwork where hot air is leaking into an unheated space, primarily a crawl space. The gaps will be sealed by a contractor. Value of the work done is estimated at $400-450 with no cost to the homeowner. A four-hour service call expected, plus brief follow-up visits. The program is conducted by Puget Sound Energy in conjunction with Ecotope Inc., of Seattle. For more infor- mation or to volunteer, call Ecotope at 206-322-3753. 4 THE HAZELNUT -*rks and Recreation Happenings Tukwila Seniors rise to the challenge Directors of senior centers in South King County, who meet monthly, have long disputed who has the BEST senior program around. During the week of September 15-19, local senior centers sponsored an inaugural Senior Challenge. The Challenge gave seniors more opportunities to meet other seniors and visit neighboring centers. All week long, seniors competed in golf, walking, pinochle, pool, cribbage, ping pong, horseshoes, jigsaw puzzles, croquet, and even a spelling bee. Participating centers included Tukwila, Highline, Des Moines, Sea -Tac, Renton, Kent, Auburn, Enumclaw, and Maple Valley. They submitted teams of two to four people to compete in each event. Points were awarded to all centers participating in an event, with additional points given to teams that placed first, second, or third. But, of course, someone had to WIN and — to da — sure enough the winner of the first annual Senior Challenge was the TUKWILA SENIOR PROGRAM. We now have a trophy and bragging rights for an entire year. The Tukwila Senior Program staff would like to thank all the seniors who participated to bring home the glory! Mark your calendar for our annual children's Christmas party Tuesday, December 9 7:00 to 8:30PM The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department and the American Legion Post #235 will hold their annual Christmas party at the Tukwila Community Center in the fireside lounge for children ages 2-12. Enjoy a reading of a Christmas story, entertainment, refreshments — and Santa will make an appearance and greet each child. Please bring a can of food per person, to be donated to our local food banks. If you have any questions, call 206-768-2822. Wintertime brings many exciting programs for Tukwila kids It's too cold out to spot any bees, but you'll find the Tukwila Community Center buzzing with activity this fall and winter. The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department is offering numerous classes and programs for children of various ages. One program is the WinterBreakDay Camp, a great opportunity to enroll children in a fun, safe and supervised environment during the school holiday vacation. The camp offers a wide range of activities that any child would enjoy, including arts and craft projects, games, movies, gym activities and more. Winter Break Day Camp will be held on Dec. 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30 and 31, and January 2. The Community —enter offers both extended hours (6:30AM-6:OOPM) and regular hours (9:OOAM- ei.00PM) to accommodate parents with different work schedules and needs. In addition to the Winter Break Day Camp, the Community Center will be offering children's classes and workshops. Included are Magic Hobby Workshops, Baton Lessons, and Little Gym Gymnastics classes. Please contact the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822 to find out more about children's programs being offered during Winter and all year round. NOVEMBER 1997 Work begins on Tukwila Pond Park Two years ago when local business lead- ers proposed to help raise funds to build this "downtown" park, a natural wet- land oasis amid the central business district, it caused a stir of excitement. Never before had such a large volunteer effort to build a park happened in Tuk- wila. Volunteers have helped with many park and trail projects before, but to raise the necessary funding for a three - acre park was a tremendous task. In July the "dream" became a reality as the first construction effort began. The three -acre site is on the west side of the 25 -acre park, just north of the Target Store. Utilizing the donated funds, the Tukwila Pond Committee joined with the Segale Construction Company and began construction. As of mid-October, the site has been cleared and graded, gravel paths in- stalled, a viewing platform at the water's edge built, and a restroom/interpretive center started. This fall 56 trees will be planted by volunteers. Picnic tables, benches and litter receptacles will soon be installed. Next spring shrubbery and other park improvements will be added and a planting buffer zone, between the park area and the water, will be en- hanced with more plants and trees. Local citizens and businesses continue to contribute funding. The most recent donations were from Home Depot and Eagle Hardware. Donations of any size are welcome and greatly appreciated. To contribute, call the Parks and Recre- ation Department at 206-433-1843. TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 -42nd Avenue South 206-768-2822 5 Miat s New (s) Ew'iian Services Office of Human Services 768-0402 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 461-3222 Countering domestic violence - make a safety plan for your life Nobody should be abused or beaten, and no one has the right to hurt another person — whether it is a husband, wife, child, parent, relative or partner. There are no excuses; no matter what you do, this violent behavior is not your fault and you deserve better. If you're being isolated from others, feeling trapped, alone or scared, you need a safe plan for you and your children's lives. Abuse can result in serious physical injury or death, and each time you give in to the loneliness, frustration, fear, shame and disappointment, you're set- ting yourself up for this problem to escalate to even worse scenarios. The after-effects to your life are not worth this kind of treatment and pain. Your children can also suffer emotional trauma for years from what they see and hear. October was Domestic Violence Awareness month, but awareness needs to continue all year. The following was written by a Tukwila resident and member of the Tukwila Human Services Advisory Board. Because every situation is different and there is no typical victim, it may be helpful to understand some of the tac- tics of "power and abuse". If you recog- nize any of these, start planning now to protect yourself: 1 Intimidation Isolation Economic abuse ▪ Threats • Sexual abuse • Domination Using the children • Emotional abuse The key word is change. You can do it. The following are some services avail- able in the community: + Hospital or Doctor Have them record your injuries. + Police - Call 911 + Counseling and Advocacy + Support groups + Courts - protection orders You may need one, even if you already have a no -contact order. Note: It is a crime to violate any terms of a court order. + Shelter/Safe homes + D.A.W.N. (24 hours) 425-656-7867 Domestic Abuse Women's Network Someone will help direct you to other resources that can help you. Be strong; think about where you're going if y( leave. Take any important papers than will help you later in court. Be safe, take your children. Picking up the pieces to a new life is better than no life at all. Energy assistance available for low-income residents With winter coming, many low-income residents have difficulty paying their home heating and/or utility bills. There are several resources available for help, but funding is limited and the amount of financial assistance depends upon total income. Call the agency number for more information. Home Heating/Utilities These agencies may be able to provide a one-time credit per year to a heating or utility account. South King County Multi -Service Center 253-874-4328 or 1-800-422-1384 Serving zip codes 98148, 98166, 98168, and 98188 — Call for income eligibility Central Area Motivation Program 206-328-2356 Serving zip codes 98118, 98178 Seattle City Light Customers If eligible, you can save 50% on your Seattle City Light bill and other Seattle utility bills. You must have a City Light bill in your name, meet income guide- lines, and not be a resident of subsidized public housing. Call 684-0268. Aver- age monthly net income cannot exceed: Number In Monthly Income Household Working One $1,028 Two $1,381 Three $1,736 Four $2,090 Five $2,444 Monthly Income Soc. Sec./Retirement $822 $1,105 $1,389 $1,672 $1,955 Weatherization Assistance Low income homeowners and renters may qualify for free weatherization. A family of four, for example, earning up to $2,090 in gross monthly income may qualify. Call 206-244-0119. 6 THE HAZELNUT Office serves children, families The Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman is an independent voice for families and children who are under State supervision due to allegations or findings of child abuse or neglect. The office was established in 1996 to help prevent State -involved families and children from suffering harm due to agency error, bureaucratic inattention or lack of access to appropriate services. The Office also monitors the health and safety of children in State custody and reports directly to the Governor. If you believe the Department of Soci-' and Health Services has not responds, adequately to a credible report of sus- pected child abuse or neglect, you may contact the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman at 206-439- 3870. TUKWILA RECYCLING REPORTER "Source Reduction" - creating Tess waste Most Tukwila residents are now familiar with the concept and importance of recycling. But fewer residents are familiar with the term source reduction, despite the fact that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declares this strategy to be the preferred means for cities and their residents to manage their solid waste. Source reduction means preventing waste before it is produced. In the slogan "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle", Reduce comes first for the simple reason that if a product starts out with less material, there's less to deal with at the end of its life cycle. The best way to use fewer resources, and minimize waste generation and disposal is to source reduce (i.e., prevent waste) first, and recycle what is left. There are many good reasons for source reduction. By minimizing the amount of materials that are placed in the trash and/or separated for recycling, source reduction: • Reduces the financial burden on waste collection and disposal systems - it may free up money for other community programs. ")Extends the life of landfills. • Reduces the manpower and environmental impact necessary to collect waste and recyclables. • Promotes the thoughtful use of natural resources by reducing the amount of materials used in manufacturing. • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions. 3 ALLENTOWN S 115th St i a 5121st St c)., 7� n D4� 4. N3 A N GATEWAY CORP. CENTER in a' S 144th St CM >, g24`' Tukwila Pim", 405 39 150 m 155 S 340 Baker Blvd t O Strander Blvd a NOVEMBER 1997 51124 WANT MORE INFORMAN GN TUKWILA? N ABOUT RECYCLING OR COM CALL RECYCLINGOOb 43136835 REBECCA FOX AT Tips for more fun and Tess waste this holiday season Here's how to reduce waste at the source during the fast -approaching holiday sea- son. According to King County's Solid Waste Division, Americans produce one million tons of extra trash per week during the five weeks between Thanks- giving and New Years. In keeping with the sentiment that "less is more", we offer the following tips for reducing at the source during the holiday season: * Take along a reusable shopping bag when you go shopping -- and use it! * Choose gifts that will be used a long time. Avoid gifts with unnecessary packaging. * Be a creative wrapper — decorate brown paper bags, use cloth holiday dishtowels or the comics. * Invest in a potted tree (and plant it after the holidays). Decorate with popcorn, cranberry garlands, and origami ornaments from scrap paper. * Enjoy the holiday season longer — unwrap gifts carefully. Save wrap- pings and boxes for next year. * Instead of things, consider giving the gift of experiences, like a museum membership or tickets to a play. Southcenter Blvd • Tukwila Pkwy >� a • 4 W•.......� 9 Strender Blvd a • SOUTNCENTER co • (See detail map) You can get there from here... and save gas! Do you know about Metro's Route 124 that serves Tukwila neighbor- hoods during the daytime hours? Maybe you could use it to go to Southcenter, the Park & Ride lot, or the new Community Center. Running from Southcenter Mall and up Macadam to South 144th, it turns north on 42nd/40th to East Marginal Way, and then goes through Allentown on South 115th and 42nd past the Community Center. The bus then moves south on Interurban, ending at 52nd Avenue's Park & Ride lot. Route 124 provides hourly runs in both directions between 6:04AM and 4:25PM. Give the bus a try sometime! It could save you a car trip, and it's one way each of us can help conserve the earth's resources a little at a time. 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5.:OOPM Telephone: (206) 433-1800 Fax number: (206) 433-1833 TTY number: (206) 248-2933 Website: www.eLtukwila.wa.us Email: tukwila@eLtukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Jim Haggerton, President 244-7846 Pam Carter 244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Allan Ekberg 241-6904 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Pamela Linder 439-2473 Steve Mullet 244-7553 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst 433-1834 Council Message Line 431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs ... 1 st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Information Line .... 431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally" Rants 433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 433-1832 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir 433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Director 433-1843 Police Department Ron Waldner, Chief 433-1808 Public Works Department Ross Earnst, 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 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division 768-2822 Senior Center/Services 768-2822 Human Services 768-0402 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 242-4221 Restaurant 241-5784 THE HAZELNUT is a bimonthly newsletter published by the City of Tukwila and written by City staff. Editing/production: Stacia Norris Printed on recycled/ recyclable paper using soy -based inks Summary Proposed Financial Plan of 1998-2003 ning Model and Capital Plan Excluding the Enterprise Funds (see right), the General Government Rev- enue and Expenditure six-year projected totals are shown below. REVENUES Sales tax $ 91,142,000 Property tax 47,776,000 Other revenues 47,505,000 Taxes, charges for services, grants, interest, transfers, etc. Capital grants and mitigations .... 21,525,000 Total 1998-2003 Revenues .... $207,948,000 EXPENDITURES Operations and Maintenance ...$160,089,000 CAPITAL: Residential streets 3,412,000 Parks and trails 1,217,000 Bridges* 7,011,000 Commercial streets* 25,201,000 General government 2,570,000 Debt service (Community Center bonds) 3,090,000 Administration/Engineering 4,950,000 Ending balance projected 408,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $207,948,000 * The majority ($21,384,000) of the Bridges and Commercial Streets expenditures are funded by grants and developer mitigations. Macadam Bridge over South 133rd Street: The bridge and Macadam road reconstruction are essentially complete. South 133rd Street has reopened with ,l a 16' 6" maximum vertical clearance; or . r 4,1 the old bridge was substandard at 13' 6". ENTERPRISE FUNDS Totals for the Enterprise Funds for the 1998-2003 period are shown below: Water $ 3,615,000 Sewer 2,721,000 Surface water 8,931,000 Foster Golf Course 3,429,000 TOTAL $18,696,000 The majority of capital programs for Enterprise Funds are funded by operat- ing revenues and grants/developer con- tributions. The Golf Course includes proposed bond funding for a new club- house. Further information Copies of the preliminary 1998 Budget and Proposed 1998-2003 Financial Plan- ning Model and Capital Plan are avail- able at the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevai For information concerning the details of either document, please contact Fi- nancial Director Alan Doerschel at 206- 433-1838. ROAD CLOSED 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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