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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 19 No. 6THE HAZELNUT You are welcome I 1 to attend a gmIII 1111 I public Hearing U on the 1999 budget : to be held Monday, i ma November 23, 1998 ' ' at 7:001)M, in 11 Council Chambers bers at Tukwila City Hall For morll'206r4 3!1838 I please 1999 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET General Fund $28,599,986 Capital Funds (general gov't) 21,156,385 Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, surface water, golf) 14,968,259 Internal Service and Reserve Funds 7,478,051 Debt Service Funds 641,605 TOTAL $72,844,286 1999 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT Administration $ 6,310,407 Council, Mayor, Personnel, Finance, Community Development, Attorney, Human Services, Municipal Court, etc. Parks and Recreation 1,809,562 Police 8,969,219 e 6,065,378 Public Works 3,514,250 Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Street Maintenance Other Fund balance & transfers .. 1,931,170 TOTAL $28,599,986 A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 19, NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER 1998 City's 1999 balanced Preliminary Budget and Capital Plan presented to Council As Mayor, I have presented the Preliminary 1999 Budget to the Tukwila City Council. Also, I have submitted a companion document, The 1999-2004 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 1999 Preliminary Budget Proposal. During the past several 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. Sales and property tax revenues have stabilized and our ability to provide basic services as well as meet our infrastructural requirements has improved. This is the first year in the past five years that revenues for operations and maintenance have exceeded the basic expenditure projections. The Council is being presented a balanced budget which includes eleven new position requests, several departmental reorganizations, and providing resources to departments that were reduced in the previous tight budget years. Also, this budget proposal reflects emerging issues such as the Environment Species Act (ESA) which includes fishery, water quality and capital efforts. Most of the new position requests would be funded by new resources such as additional revenues, utility fees, and revenue enhancement from service delivery. Significant Items in the 1999 Budget • Additional commitment to redevelop and enhance the Highway 99 corridor. • Commitment to meet the City's water quality challenges. • Management of the impact of light rail and commuter rail efforts in Tukwila by Sound Transit. • Continue the City neighborhood revitalization efforts. • Design and build new Neighborhood Resource Center on Highway 99. See back page for Summary of Proposed b -year Financial Planning Model and Capital Plan Look inside for information about: • Mail theft alert ❖ Highway 99 meeting •:• Symphony holiday concert • Human Services ❖ Library programs ❖ Holiday giving •:• Projects around town • Junk mail solutions ❖ Tickle Tune Typhoon concert • Lights, Bites and Bells Holidays and more in store'-. , at Tukwila's p libraries '.�;�• LujJ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 — 10:30AM Jingle Sing A holiday concert with Nancy Stewart. Celebrate the musical magic of the season with songs of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the Chinese New Year. Tukwila Library - All ages welcome MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 — 7:OOPM Watercolor and Collage for Holiday Giving Create beautiful collage works to frame as gifts and one -of -a -kind holiday cards for spe- cial friends. Foster Library - Ages 5 to adult SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 — 1:30-3:00PM Gingerbread Houses Judy Rainwater will demonstrate construct- ing a gingerbread house, show samples, and handout patterns. Please call the library to register for this free program. Foster Library - Adults 18 & up Volunteers and donations needed The Library's meeting room is now open after school for students to "hang out," visit with friends and do homework. Volunteers are needed to help staff the room, which is open from 2:30 to 5:30PM, Monday through Thursday. Board games are also needed. If you have some free time and enjoy being around kids, the library can use your help. Drop by and talk to either De Barber or Barbara Reich. Holiday Stories PRE-SCHOOLERS - AGES 2 TO 6 Wednesday, December 9 11:OOAM at Foster Library Thursday, December 10 10:30AM at Tukwila Library SCHOOL AGE - AGES 5-12 Monday, December 14 6:OOPM at Foster Library Wednesday, December 16 4:OOPM at Tukwila Library TEENS - AGES 13-17 Tuesday, December 15 3:OOPM at Foster Library FOSTER LIBRARY 4060 S. 144th Street - 206-242-1640 Monday—Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM Closed Saturday TUKWILA LIBRARY 14475 - 59th Avenue S. - 206-244-5140 Monday & Wednesday 1:00 - 8:30 PM Tuesday & Thursday ... 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 5.00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday GENERAL ADMISSION - $10 STUDENTS & SENIORS - $6 FOR TICKETS, CALL 206-781-5618 • Community Dialogue about Highway 99's future sparks redevelopment debate On Wednesday, October 14, Tukwila residents and business owners turned out to voice their opinion about redevel- opment along Pacific Highway South. Attendance at the meeting was the high- est it has been for any City meeting in recent years, with nearly 100 citizens forming the audience. Economic devel- opment consultant Mike Ragsdale initi- ated the discussion by asking the audi- ence to imagine a trip down a redevel- oped Pacific Highway—what are the characteristics of the buildings and the businesses seen there. There was no shortage of ideas, some of which in- cluded: an international market; mid scale restaurants; a coffee shop; plact, for youth activities; and housing for all income levels. A report detailing the findings of this community dialogue is being prepared as this issue of the Hazelnut goes to press. Watch for information in subse- quent editions. Questions concerning the meeting or copies of the report should be directed to the Tukwila Mayor's Office at 206-433-1851. A BAROQUE AND TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS Sunday, December 6 ata:ooPM featuring: William Carpenter, tenor; Corinna Lapid Munter, soprano Barbara Deppe, Priscilla Jones, violoncellists Rainier Chorale, St. Thomas Church Choir Respighi: Three Boticelli Pictures Vivaldi: Concerto for Two Violoncellos Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Traditional Christmas carols Leroy Anderson: Sleigh Ride, Festival of Carols Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on Christmas Carols FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 4242 5.144TH STREET, TUKWILA THE HAZELNUT Highway 99 bridge replacement project begins 'tie contract to remove and replace the Pacific Highway bridge was awarded to Mowat Construction in May 1998. The first phase began in June, detailing and starting the lengthy steel girder fabrication process. The project will also complete the long-awaited link of the Duwamish River Trail. Construction will be staged to make sure that two to three travel lanes remain open to traffic. During stage one, Sept. '98—April '99, there will be one northbound lane and two southbound lanes across the old bridge that is to be removed. Stage two, April '99—Nov. '99, will shift traffic to the two-lane detour bridge so that the old structure can be removed and allow for the new bridge to be constructed. Stage three, Nov. '99—spring ' 00, will switch traffic back to one northbound lane and two southbound lanes. There will also be two complete bridge closures, spanning four days each (including a weekend) in June 1999, to allow for removal of the old truss bridge. For more information about this project, please contact Bob Giberson, Senior Construction Engineer, by phone at 206-433-0179, or by email at bgiberson@ci.tukwila.wa.us. 'ther big projects around town Seattle Public Utilities has tentatively proposed a substantial rate increase for 1999 to the regional purveyors, including Tukwila. This rate increase will be passed along to those customers within the Tukwila water system. If you get your water from other districts that operate within Tukwila (i.e., WD #125, Highline, etc.) you will most likely see an increase in your water costs. To ensure that our customers get quality drinking water, the Water Department recently cleaned and inspected the 2 million gallon North Hill Reservoir tank. This procedure is followed every 3-5 years in order to protect the public health and evaluate the integrity of the concrete tank. The City depends on the water tank for standby fire protection storage, and for equalizing both system pressure and peak daily flows. Site grading and excavation work are underway at these private developments: the Family Fun Center near Grady Way and Interurban Avenue South, the new Supercenter site on South - center Parkway near South 180th Street, and a new Marriot hotel being constructed on West Valley Highway south of Longacres Way. The Sewer Department is in the process of upgrading the sewer rm and monitoring system which will allow the operators to see what's happening with pumps and wet well levels at any of the eight sewer lift stations and two of the storm pump stations. The automatic dialer and remote monitors can alert mainte- nance crews 24 hours a day if any problem arises, thereby alleviating potential flooding or back-ups before they happen. HA I go‘14 °4114040% 4 WO el ert %KV We tackle our version of tee;: Fall Clean-up - how about you? Still so much to do... At this time of year, the City Council reviews its 1998 goals and finishes up year-end projects. Over the next month, we will be getting the budget ready for your review at the public meeting on November 23rd. If fall finds you putting your house in order also, you may be cleaning out closets and sorting out the "keep" and "toss" items. Here are some references for those clothing or household items that still have use to them. Reuse, recycle and refer to others so they can use them (but only if they are good enough for someone to actually use or wear). Please call before you take the items for donation. Goodwill 1174 Andover W, Tukwila 206-575-4944 Accepts clothing and small household goods Saint Thomas Church* 4415 S. 140th, Tukwila 206-242-5501 Accepts clothing and small household goods Saint Vincent de Paul 13445 - 1st Avenue, Burien 206-242-6370 Accepts clothing and small household goods COUNCIL CORNER by Pam Linder, Council President Thriftko 12825 Des Moines Way 206-242-3918 Accepts clothing and small household goods Tukwila School District* Call for location 206-901-7926 Accepts clothing and small household goods Value Village 131 SW 157th, Burien 206-246-6237 Accepts clothing and small household goods Washington Women's Employment a Education 841 N. Central, Kent 253-859-3718 Accepts business clothing for women Way Back Inn* Transitional housing for homeless Call Ronnie at 206-772-4977 May accept furniture and household goods *These organizations directly serve Tukwila residents. .r�I 4 '41°140. iftrOVOrk NOVEMBER 1998 3 Vandats strike City parks Each year Tukwila parks and trails endure a variety of damage. Useless vandalism costs our City thousands of dollars to remove graffiti, repair or replace expensive equipment, or replant sod or trees. Who pays for all of this? Unfortunately, you do — through your property and sales taxes. As Tukwila's Parks and Recreation Director for the past 21 years, I've seen a lot, from an arson fire that completely destroyed the log cabin at Bicentennial Park to dozens of graffiti marks, to vehicular tracks on sports fields. None of this makes sense! Our most recent incident occurred the weekend of September 26 and 27. Vandals spray -painted Hazelnut Park and the walls of the Tukwila Library. In crew time, graffiti removal materials, and repairs to play equipment, the cost was over $1,000. Several months ago, vandals broke the river trail lights under I-405 and the Interurban Avenue bridge and the lights in between. Cost to repair: over $7,000. Our park crew has a policy of removing graffiti in parks as soon as possible, within 24 hours, if it is not on a weekend. The key is for citizens to inform the park office as soon as possible. If staff is not in the office, messages can be left on a recording during evenings and on weekends or holidays. Although disappointed when vandalism occurs, Tukwila has far less than neighbor- ing cities and the county. Our policy of quick removal of graffiti or of making repairs is a definite deterrent for those wanting their "signs" to be seen by others. Citizens can help by reporting suspicious actions to the Police by calling 911. Descriptions of vandals, their vehicles and license plate numbers or other similar information will help control this costly and annoying crime. Please help when you can. If vandalism is noticed on State highway areas or on City property, such as street signs, retaining walls or bridges, please call the City's Public Works Maintenance office during weekday business hours, 7:30aM to 3:30PM, at 206-433-1860. If citizens have suggestions, information, or questions, please feel free to contact me at 206-433-1843. Even though the parks and trails are everyone's to enjoy and use, they belong to no one to abuse. — Don Williams Need help with heating bills? With colder weather upon us, it's tines to start thinking about how to pay your energy bills. Many low-income resi- dents spend about 11-15% of their total income on energy needs. Several pro- grams do exist — though with limited funds — to help people with their heating bills Those programs include: Seattle Department of Housing and Human Services - Seattle City Light customers who meet income guide- lines may qualify for a special utility rate that can help save 50% on the bill. For more information, call 206-684-0268. King County Housing Authority - Free weatherization is available to low-in- come homeowners and renters. Apart- ment buildings with 50% low-income tenants are eligible. The program iv cludes insulation, weather-stripping, an,. furnace repair. For more information, call 206-439-3839. For more details on rights and responsi- bilities as a utility customer, call for written information from the Washing- ton Utilities and Transportation Com- mission at 1-800-562-6150. Police issue crime alert about mail theft Outgoing mail placed in owner's mail- boxes awaiting pickup by the postman is susceptible to thieves who take personal checks being remitted for payment and alter them in order to cash them. Other mail, being of no use to the thieves, is thrown away. Some- times this mail is recovered and returned to the senders, but many times it is not. 6 --""NA Because of a recent increase in theft from mailboxes, the Tukwila Police Crime Prevention Unit — with the cooperation of the U.S. Post Office — suggests ways to protect your mail and insure that it gets to its intended destination. Take your outgoing mail directly to the Post Office's collection boxes 4 Don't leave outgoing mail in your mailbox with the pickup flag for extended times; instead, place it in the box just prior to your Postman's scheduled arrival. ® Don't leave incoming mail in your mailbox for a long time. If you're not home, arrange for a neighbor to collect it. ® If you notice suspicious vehicles or strangers in the vicinity of your mailbox, get a license number and description and call 911. Meet with your Block Watch group and emphasize these cautious steps among your neighbors. If you do not belong to a Block Watch group, it might be prudent to form one Information and assistance in organizing a group is availat at the Community Resource Center at Southcenter Mall or at the Neighborhood Resource Center on Pacific Highway South. Both centers have an abundance of information regarding safeguarding your home, property and family. Please call with any questions: 206-242-8084 or 206-243-6506. THE HAZELNUT Parks and Recreation Happenings Teens can find fall fun Calling all teens! Join the Tukwila Parks and Recreation teen staff at these fabulous fall events. Don't miss out, contact the teen staff at Tukwila Community Center, 206- 768-2822, for information and registration. Ocean Shores Day Trip Saturday, November 14 $8 Enchanted Village Holiday with Lights Friday, December 18 $8 Winter Wonderland Holiday Dance Friday, December 11 $5 Winter Break Day Camp Tukwila's Winter Break Day Camp will provide new friends and excit- ing activities for children in Grades 1 thru 6. Camp will be offered on the following days: 12/21, 12/22, 12/23, 12/24, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30, & 12/31. Regular and ex- tended hours will be offered. For registration and cost information, contact the Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. Tickle Tine Tiipliooi family' Concert —N Join us for a day of family fun with musical entertainment provided by the well known Tickle Tune Typhoon performers. This event will occur on Sunday, November 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., at Highline Performing Arts Center, 4015 S. 152nd, Burien. Tickets are General Seating only and are available for advance purchase at any of the Parks and Recreation agencies listed below. Advance purchase deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, November 13, 1998. Space is limited, so get your tickets early. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, contact Tukwila Community Center at 206-768-2822. Advance purchase: At the door $6 - Family Pack (4 tickets) (if available): $5 - Adults $6 - Adults $4 - Age 12 & under/Senior adults $5 - Age 12 & under/Senior adults Sponsored by Parks and Recreation departments from the cities of Tukwila, Sea Tac, Des Moines and Burien; the King County Arts Commission, and the Highline Performing Arts Center. American Legion Christmas Party Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation Department and the Tukwila American Legion Post #235 will host their annual Christ- mas party for children ages 2 to 12 on Tuesday, December 8, from 7:00 to .30 PM at Tukwila Community Center. Activities include a reading of The Christ- mas Story, entertainment, songs, and a visit from Santa. Please bring a can of food per person which will be donated to our local food banks. NOVEMBER 1998 Holiday D'Lites competition returns The City of Tukwila Parks and Recre- ation Department will be sponsoring the sixth annual Holiday D' Lites con- test, honoring the best holiday light displays throughout the community. There are several categories - private residences, apartments, mobile homes and businesses. This free event is open to everyone in our community. Enter today by calling 206-768-2822 and provide us your name, address and category. Contest winners will be an- nounced on the evening of Thursday, December 10, 1998, at the Lights, Bites and Bells party (see below). Lights, Bites and Bells Get into the holiday spirit this year with your friends and neighbors from Tuk- wila. On December 10, at 7:00 pm, the fourth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, followed by Wickline's Down Home Winter Wonderland Family Concert, Holiday D'Lites awards, and goodies, plus a special appearance by Frosty! This free event is open to everyone in our comm um:1k yoors- A 4peed Ptah acid Remak 17a«k yac poet BANK OF AMERICA - Ssougeextec Bim, let pte.kimgup &St avrocwd Tukwila Poad Peak OZ saw, °CUR, aid. YOUJG eifolM ,gyp °tut park ekut 14 wet app ciatedl Senior Adult Free Thanksgiving Lunch On Wednesday, November 25, the Tuk- wila Rotary Club, along with the City of Tukwila Senior Adult Program, will serve their annual Thanksgiving lunch at Tuk- wila Community Center. Come join us for great food, great people and great fun! Entertainment begins at 11:OOam and lunch is served at noon. Reservations are required and space is lim- ited to 200 people. Call 206-768-2822 to sign up (ages 55 and over) of Mfastg► �! e� gFlushservice,Office Human Services 206-768-0402 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222' Next year's Block Grant programs selected For 1999, City Council recently approved $176,404 worth of federal funds for programs to assist low- and moderate -income residents. Programs funded in 1998 and to be continued for next year include: • the King County Housing Repair program for single-family homeowners; • utility connections assistance; • Nutrition Coordinator for the Senior support program • the teen programmer in the Recreation Department. REACH — the program that looks at affordable housing issues across Tukwila, SeaTac and King County—will also be funded for another year, including a new minor home repair program for homeowners. Health care changes are coming Beginning soon, many Tukwila families and children who have used primary care services at the White Center Public Health Center will be welcome to receive their health care from the new Highline Medical Group clinic in downtown White Center or Community Health Centers of King County clinics. Family planning, Public Health nursing, teen clinic, Women Infant's Children Services (WIC nutritional services) and immunizations will remain at the White Center Public Health Center. The sites will be closely linked with referrals back and forth as needed. The service change should help utilize limited public health resources most efficiently and effectively in assuring access to health care in the community. The new partnerships with Highline Hospital and Community Health Centers of King County will increase the ability of the providers to focus on their strengths in serving the community. The Health Department will work diligently toward a smooth transition to minimize disruptions. Families that have been receiving services from the Health Department will receive information and assistance in choosing another health care provider that best meets their needs. If you have questions, please call the White Center Health Clinic at 206-296-4620. Board recommends programs to fund Each year the Mayor's Office sets aside money to help meet human services needs for Tukwila residents. These monies are distributed to nonprofit agencies that make their services available to Tukwila. This year, the Human Services Advisory Board received requests for funding totalling $352,813. The current budget allocation for nonprofits is $276,318, which is $76,495 less than requested. After many sessions of review and discussion, the Advisory Board has recommended 28 programs for funding in 1999. 6 HS Plan completed The Tukwila Human Services Plan has just been updated. The plan, developed under the direction of a local consult- ant, looks at local, regional, state and national data to help the City assess its direction in human services, as well as review the City's needs and strengths in supporting its citizens. Highlights of the plan reveal a variety of populations are challenged to meet their needs on a daily basis. At the same time, Tukwila has some unique strengths that help us help ourselves. These strengths include a variety of partnerships be- tween the community and City govern- ment, in the areas of crime prevention, healthy children and families, and gen- eral information exchange. A strong network of social service agencies v well as responsive City staff were othe. strengths identified in interviews dur- ing the course of the study. Recommendations include continued support of emergency assistance in a variety of locations, continuing and ex- panding partnerships in the community and within City government, and find- ing ways to provide case management for individuals and families who need more comprehensive assistance. Copies of the report are available by contacting the Office of Human Ser- vices at 206-768-0402. These programs fall into the categories of: • safety net for urgent and basic needs; • support for self sufficiency, information and referral; and • positive and healthy family relationships. These recommendations are being reviewed by the Mayor's Office, and then by the City Council. Once approved, programs recommended for funding can start providing services in January 1999. If you have any questions on this topic, call the Office of Human Services at 206-768-0402. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING REPOR TER You can save a tree! Maybe two! Junk mail reduction kits available The average American household receives more than 500 pieces of advertising mail each year. A significant portion of this is unwanted or "junk" mail. Recycling junk mail is definitely a good start, but actually reducing the flow of junk mail is better! If you feel you're drowning in unwanted materials, the Tukwila Recycling Program has something to help you — a Junk Mail Reduction Kit. To reserve your free Junk Mail Reduction Kit, please contact 206-431-3670. More ways to limit junk mail and other unwanted advertising Do you want to take additional active steps to stop junk mail? Are you curious how you can reduce phone solicitations? If so, we've found an excellent resource that can help with both of these concerns. "Stop Junk Mail Forever" is an aptly -titled little booklet published by Good Advice Press. Here are a few of the many tips included: jDon't send in warranty cards, as they are used mainly for marketing purposes. (You're legally covered regardless of whether you fill out and send in the card.) • Each time you enter a contest, your name may go on a mailing list. • You can legally refuse any piece of mail. The booklet also has information that can help you take steps to reduce phone solicitations. To order, call 914-758-1400 or write to Good Advice Press, Box 78, Elizaville, NY 12523. The cost is $3.95 plus 55 postage. Come learn a fun way to use that junk mail! Date: Thursday, November 19th Time: 7:00 to 8:30PM Place: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Avenue S. Cost: No Charge! Who: Ages 14 and up. Enrollment limited to 20 people. L= . �N H Discover "STUNNING STATIONERY". Here's easy, creative, fun ideas for reusing the junk mail you already have. Join us as we make one -of a -kind envelopes and simple pop-up cards from junk mail! All materials are provided. Please sign up by calling 206-431-3670. tie • Would you like more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683. NOVEMBER 1998 A holiday from waste The winter holidays are fast ap- proaching. We can all do our part to cut down unnecessary waste. Some suggestions: * Bare Minimum: Be sure to recycle boxes, bags and wrap- ping papers. * Better: Re -use packaging and wrappingfor your presents; afterwards, save that packag- ingforfuture special occasions. * Best of all: Give the gift of experiences instead of stuff! Reduce waste in the first place by sharing a special event with friends and family. Give tickets to a fun play or concert. Go to a show or museum, instead of giving a packaged gift. Discounted tickets available King County Solid Waste Division's Free Fridays program, in partnership with Ticketmaster, is promoting discount tick- ets to events as an alternative to pack- aged gifts. What's the catch? Well, there isn't one... just a great deal on a way to shop for friends, family and co- workers this year. Call Ticketmaster on any Friday from Nov. 6—Dec. 18, or on two special Thurs- days this year — Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 — and ask about discounts on a wide selec- tion of activities, including theater, sport- ing and cultural events. Ticketmaster's charge -by -phone line is 206-628-0888. Or call King County's WasteFree Fridays Hotline at 206-628- 0123. You can also visit any of Ticketmaster's ticket centers in person or on-line at www.ticketmaster.com. 7 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30,M-5.:00NM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: www.ctItukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Pamela Linder, President439-2473 Pam Carter 244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 994-7229 Dave Fenton 246-4980 Jim Haggerton 244-7846 Joan Hernandez 248-0260 Steve Mullet 244-7553 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst 433-1834 Council Message Line 431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:00PM 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 Municipal Court 433-1840 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 Keith Haines, 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 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 of 1999-2004 Proposed Financial Planning 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 $ 96,599,000 Property tax 52,101,000 Other revenues 55,810,000 Taxes, charges for services, grants, interest, transfers, etc. Capital grants and mitigations .... 41,488,000 Total 1999-2004 Revenues .... $245,998,000 EXPENDITURES Operations and Maintenance ... $174,660,000 CAPITAL: Residential streets 2,765,000 Parks and trails 4,796,000 Bridges* 23,557,000 Commercial streets* 26,099,000 General government 3,212,000 Debt service (Community Center bonds) 3,090,000 Administration/Engineering 5,871,000 Ending balance projected 1,948,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $245,998,000 * The majority ($37,982,000) of the Bridges and Commercial Streets expenditures are funded by grants and developer mitigations. ENTERPRISE FUNDS Totals for the Enterprise Funds for the 1999-2004 period are shown below: Water $ 3,395,000 Sewer 4,297,000 Surface water 10,108,000 Foster Golf Course 3,712,000 TOTAL $21,512,000 The capital programs for Enterprise Funds are funded by operating revenues and grants/developer contributions. SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS, ALL FUNDS, FOR 1999 • Completion of Interurban Trail • Purchase of land for Cascade Park • Interurban Bridge widening • Pacific Highway Bridge replacement • Burlington Northern access • S. 180th Street Railroad grade separation • Begin construction of Pacific Highway arte- rial • Engineering for Phase II Allentown, Water and Sewer • Construction of Vactor Waste facility Further information Copies of the preliminary 1999 Budget and Pro- posed 1999-2004 Financial Planning Model and Capital Plan are available at the City Clerk's office at Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boule- vard. For information concerning the details of either document, please contact Financial Direc- tor Alan Doerschel at 206-433-1838. THE HAZELNUT City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 POSTMASTER: If named addressee has moved, deliver to current resident. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID TUKWILA, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 433-1800.