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Home My WebLink About1999-11 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 20 No. 6THE HAZELNUT A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community VOLUME 20, NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER 1999 You are welcome to attend a NE so 1 Public Hearing i on the 2000 budget � to be held Monday, i November 22, 1999 ' at 7:00PM, in it Chambers at 1 II Tukwila City Hall For more information, I please call 2O6-433-1838 1 2000 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET General Fund $31,055,864 Capital & Gen Gov't Funds 27,921,000 Enterprise Funds (water, sewer, surface water, golf) 17,639,000 Internal Service and Reserve Funds 9,415,058 Debt Service Funds 1,609,918 TOTAL $87,640,840 2000 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT Administration $ 6,400,518 Council, Mayor, Personnel, Finance, Community Development, Attorney, Human Services, Municipal Court, etc. ''arks and Recreation 1,964,486 Alice 9,325,149 Fire 6,445,230 Public Works 4,273,763 Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Street Maintenance Other Fund balance & transfers .. 2,646,718 TOTAL $31,055,864 City's 2000 balanced Preliminary Budget and Capital Plan presented to Council As Mayor, I have presented the Preliminary 2000 Budget to the Tukwila City Council. Also, I have submitted a companion document, The 2000-2005 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 2000 Preliminary Budget Proposal. For the second year we are able to present a proposed budget that does not require significant shifts of funding from Capital to Operations & Maintenance. This budget proposal reflects what I believe are necessary adjustments in the recognition of the continual growth and complexity of our service demands. The impact of our $10 million Bond Issue, Light Rail Alignment, and Tukwila Village are major efforts reflected in my submittal. We believe the current revenue, coupled with our longstanding fiscal policies, will allow the City to continue excellent service delivery and meet the challenges of the future — including transportation issues, growth, Tukwila Village, and the Allentown/Duwamish water and sewer improvements. In this proposal I am recommending the addition of five new positions throughout the budget. Most of these are paid for by additional new revenues and expenditures reductions. POSITION COMMENTS Internal Auditor — Finance Cost is partially offset by reduction in Contract for Sales Tax Auditing — $30,000. Position will do both intemal and external auditing. Building Maintenance Custodians (2) — Assigned to Community Center Cost will be partially offset by additional revenues from Community Center rental fees and reduction in extra labor GIS Technician — Engineering Provides general support to Engineering and City-wide databases. Building Inspector — DCD Additional resource to assist in the processing of the permit workload. Revenue actuals support this resource. See back page for Summary of Proposed 6 -year Financial Planning Model and Capital Plan Significant Items in the 2000 Budget • Tukwila Village Phase I will be under construction, including Neighborhood Resource Center on Highway 99. • Continued effort regarding commuter rail and light rail alignments. • Burlington Northern track route realign- ment effort continues. Neighborhood crossroads An urban renewal district is being considered for a section of the Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor. The primary purpose of this action is to allow the City to purchase property and prepare the parcels for redevelopment. Acquisition sites for the City have been identified at the intersection of South 144th Street and Tukwila International Boulevard. An urban renewal district does not change the zoning or the taxes on the affected parcels. It does give developers constructing certain types of uses access to below market loans from lenders. For a map showing the boundaries of the district or to learn where we are in the public review process, please call Moira Bradshaw, in the Department of Community Development at 431-3651. In another part of town adjacent just east of West Valley Highway and south of Interstate 405 is the site of Sound Transit's proposed commuter rail station. Commuter rail service is proposed for the morning and evening commute hours Monday—Friday between Seattle and Tacoma, and eventually Everett. Sound Transit has proposed a two-phase, 641 -stall park and ride lot. The cus- tomer platform to access the trains will be elevated adjacent to the Burlington Northern railroad tracks (the eastern tracks.) Access to the platform will be via steps and ramps. Southbound a( northbound platforms will be on either side of the tracks and accessed via the existing Longacres Way underpass and a new pedestrian tunnel that is pro- posed to be constructed at about the midpoint of the platform. The City Council will hold a hearing in the future on their unclassified use and design review applications. Ifyouwould like to be notified of the hearing date or would like to provide comments to staff, please call Moira Bradshaw, Tukwila Department of Community Development at 206-431-3651 or by e-mail at mbradshaw@ci.tukwila.wa.us. Sound Transit on 99? Light Rail Update The City of Tukwila continues to fight hard for an alignment of the Light Rail system that will not destroy our com- munity and fails to serve our urban center. Recently a community meeting was held at Church by the Side of the Road, where 300 of our citizens voiced overwhelming opposition to the Tuk- wila International Boulevard route. A model produced by the City graphically displayed the devastating impact that this alignment would have on our com- munity. At this writing the City will host another informational meeting on November 3 in preparation for the November 4 Sound Transit -sponsored public meeting at the Tukwila Community Center. City offi- cials have been working to develop an alternative routing that would keep the rail off of the Boulevard, move it clog,' to an urban center alignment, and wot have the least amount of negative im- pacts on our community. A final deci- sion on routing by the Sound Transit board is scheduled for November 18th. 2 THE HAZELNUT Take note, business owners: your license )newals will be arriving next month All 1999 business licenses expire on December 31st. Currently licensed businesses in the City will be mailed business license renewal forms at the beginning of 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 February 1, 2000, for all businesses that have not submitted their renewal form and fee to the City Clerk's office. Additional licenses are required if your business has live music/ entertainment, tow trucks, amusement devices, solicitors/ped- dlers, or adult entertainment. And for new businesses... Businesses new to Tukwila in 2000 are required to acquire a license prior to opening. Number of Employees License Fee Oto 5 $ 50 6 t 100 $100 101 and above $200 Application forms are available from the City Clerk's office during regular business hours, 8:30 to 5:00, Monday—Friday. Or if it's more convenient for you, applications are available for ownloading from our website at http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. )you have questions regarding licensing procedures, call 206- 433-1800. Passport agency hours increase for convenience Tukwila City Clerk Jane Cantu is pleased to announce the expanded hours of the City's passport accep- tance agency service. If you are planning now for some travel abroad, the City Clerk's office can assist you every Monday from 9:OOAM to 4:OOPM. For more information, please call 206-433-1800. NOVEMBER 1999 COUNCIL CORNER by Dave Fenton, Council President Our busy year is far from over Your Tukwila City Council has had its nose to the grindstone over the past several months! The issues facing our City are immense, from Sound Transit to issues with Burlington Northern, the Seattle Police firing range, and Tukwila Village, just to name few. We will continue to work diligently on these issues as the year draws to a close. And with the passage of I-695, the results of which will definitely affect our City budget, Tukwila – like other cities – will be looking for monetary solutions in the new year. This election also brought us a new councilmember, Richard Simpson. We welcome his arrival and look forward to working together with him to face the issues of the new millenium. In addition, we will have a new mayor in January. Mayor Rants will be retiring from Tukwila politics on December 31, 1999. His strong leadership and vision have enabled Tukwila to become a major player in our state. We all wish him and his wife well, and hope he enjoys a well- deserved retirement. The City of Tukwila Arts Commission presents... A CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS CELEBRATION IN VIENNA The annual holiday concern is a favorite among audiences. Celebrate music of the season this year with a Viennese twist - with the utmost elegance, yet with humor and fun. And your favorite holiday carols and music will not be forgotten. FEATURING: Schubert: Symphony No. 5 Johann Strauss Jr.Excerpts from Die Fledermaus Johann Strauss Sr. Radetzky March Traditional: Holiday carols and favorites, including Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 - - - 3:O0pm Foster HighSchool Performing Arts Center 4242 South 144th Street, Tukwila Tickets: Adult -$10 each; Senior/Student -$6 each For more information, please call 206-781-5618 3 Youth Et Teen Events for November/ December Parks, Golf and Recreation Happenings TEEN DANCE CRUISE November 10th - Join teens from Tukwila and other local cities and cruise around Puget Sound aboard the Argosy Sightseer. A DJ will play top 40 and other popular music for great dancing fun. Pizza will be served. We will be departing TCC at 5:30PM and returning at 11:OOPM. Cost $12. TEEN LATE NIGHTS @ TCC -11/5 & 12/3 @FHS -11/12 BASKETBALL We will be accepting Youth &Teen Basketball Registration through November 15th at the regular cost: $40 for youth league, $50 for teen league. Registration forms are available at TCC. TEEN EARLY RELEASE FIELD TRIP to the Family Fun Center - Nov. 17th. "NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP" for Tukwila School District Youth - November 18 & 19 "PARENTS NIGHT OUT" for K -5th graders - Friday, November 19 & December 17 NORMAN FOOTE FAMILY MUSIC PERFORMANCE at the Highline Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 21st at 2:OOPM. See complete write-up on page 7. AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS PARTY for 2-12 year olds. Tuesday, December 7th from 7:00 to 8:30PM at TCC. Enjoy Christmas entertaining, including a story, songs and a visit from Santa at this annual party. Please bring one can of food per person, which will be donated to local food banks. TEEN WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE Friday, December 10th from 8:00-11:00 PM at T.C.C. Grab a group of friends, dress up, and come have a ball with us. A DJ will be taking requests all night long. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This dance is for 6th -10th graders only. Picture I.D. will be required. $5.00/person. TEEN ENCHANTED VILLAGE TRIP December 17th. Holiday of Lights. TEEN ENSIGN RANCH 3 -DAY TRIP December 20th -22nd. Enjoy 3 days of snowy fun, inner -tubing & sipping cocoa. We will depart Monday at 9:OOaM and return on Wednesday at 4:OOPM. Cost: $50.00/teen. NEW! TEEN WINTER BREAK DAY CAMP Dec. 20, 21, 22,23, 27, 28, 29 & 30. Teens will spend their first 3 days at Ensign Ranch and the following time at the Community Cen- ter enjoying games, special events and activi- ties, and day trips. Trips will include the Family Fun Center, holiday shopping, the Se- attle Center, and a few surprises! Weekly and daily rates are available. 4 THE HAZELNUT Special Saturday )lub offers unique program Sponsored by the Campfire Boys and Girls and Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart- ment. Every third Saturday the Campfire Boys and Girls will be offering recreational activities adapted for children with dis- abilities ages 2 through 12. The class is from 10:00&5 to 3:00PM at the Tukwila Community Center. This class is: • Dedicated to making play accessible and fun for children with disabilities. • Offering parent a five-hour break on one Saturday a month. • Staffed by trained and caring adults and youth. • A Division of Developmental Disabilities respite approved program. For more information, contact Campfire Boys and Girls, Special Programs at 206- 1-8550 or 1 -800 -451 -CAMP; or e-mail lois-w@campfirecpsc.org. Get into adult leagues New millennium = great opportuni- ties for recreation. Get your friends or co-workers together and sign-up for one of these exciting leagues: MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Two divisions of play begin January 10 at Tukwila Community Center. Games are on either Monday or Thursday beginning at 6:15PM. En- try fee is $450/team, includes 8 - game season, playoffs for top 4 teams, awards for top finishers. NON -SPIKE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE A fun, recreational -level league be- gins January 4 and runs for 10 con- secutive Tuesdays. Teams play 2 matches per night beginning at 6:15PM. Entry fee is $105/team, includes awards for Champions and Best Sportsmanship. To register for one of these leagues, or for additional information, con- tact Dave Johnson at 206-768-2822. Foster Golf Links Six-year Master Plan adopted "Fore" is a term used by golfers to make nearby golfers aware of a golf ball that was hit in their direction. Recently, the City Council and the Mayor adopted a new Foster Golf Links Six -Year Master Plan that will provide direction for golf facility improvements. In this case, it is "for" you, our golfing public. The Six -Year Plan includes improvements to the golf course, new maintenance building and a new clubhouse. Posted in the lobby of the clubhouse is a drawing identifying the course improvements, and the locations of the new maintenance and clubhouse buildings. All improvement will be paid for with greens fees. Increased greens fees are planned to occur in 2000, 2002 and 2004. The fees will increase by about $2.00 each of those years. "Winter" rates will lower during October through February. Weekend rates from April through September will be about $2.00 higher than weekday rates. Residents may obtain their residential discount cards in person at the Pro Shop. Proof of City residency is required to obtain the card. The golf course was purchased in 1977 by the City with a voter -approved bond issue. The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for its operation and dintenance. The facility operates as an "enterprise fund", which means it must generate its own revenue for all operational costs and construction projects. The new master plan is the third such plan that provides a planned approach to make Foster a quality, competitive golf course. If you'd like more detail about the plan, please contact Marty O'Brien, Foster Golf Manager, at 206-242-4221. NOVEMBER 1999 61-IE1hIDAY D'IiITE5 Tukwila's Parks & Recreation Depart- ment will be sponsoring the sixth an- nual Holiday D'Lites contest, honoring the best holiday light displays through- out the community. There will be sev- eral categories: private residences, apart- ments, mobile homes and businesses. Enter today by calling 206-768-2822 and give us your name, address and category. Contest winners will be an- nounced on Wednesday, December 8th. Come join us for lights, music and treats at "Lights, Bites and Bells." bIGHTS, BITES AND BELLS Get into the holiday spirit this year with your friends and neighbors from Tuk- wila. On December 8th at 7:OOPM the sixth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at Tukwila Community Center, 12424 - 42nd Avenue South, followed by entertainment, awards for holiday light displays and goodies... plus a special appearance by FROSTY! We're looking for people with class... Do you have a class idea, or are you interested in teach- ing a class? If so, please contact Al Frank and the staff at the Tukwila Community Center - 206-768-2822. 5 City holds dedication of Northwind Legend Pole Art at fire station On September 28, the Tukwila Arts Commission accepted the Northwind Legend Pole to the City's public art collection. Artist Chris Myers from Waldport, Oregon was commissioned to carve the Northwind fishing weir legend onto a 24 -foot se- quoia tree at Fire Station #53. The artist used various chainsaws to carve and sculpt the Northwind story. The Tukwila Parks and Recreation Depart- ment invites all Tukwila citizens and guests to visit this unique piece of public art. 6 Northwind Fishing Weir Legend By Susan Point Northwind and Southwind were headmen of winter villages along the Duwamish. Northwind lived on the west bank, Southwind lived upstream on the east bank. One version of the story says Southwind married Nord -mind's daughter; another says that they were rivals for the beautiful Mountain Beaver Woman who picked Southwind for her husband. In either case, animosity arose and Northwind's village at- tacked Southwind's village, killing him and all his people except for Southwind's mother who escaped to a nearby hilBeaver Woman, pregnant with Southwind's child, became Northwind's slave. With Southwind gone, Northwind was the dominant power and he made the land unendurably cold. He erected a fishing weir of ice across the river to hold back all the salmon, thereby starving the people upstream. Mountain Beaver Woman gave birth to a boy who was raised by Northwind as his own son. The boy grew up into a strong young man known as Stormwind, "The Wind that Tears Up The Trees." He accidentally discovered his grandmother on her hill weaving baskets of different sizes and living with her servants, mole and rat. Consumed with grief, the grandmother had wept for years over her son and her lost village. To add to her misery, Northwind had sent ravens to fly overlies`` and soil her face. She told Stormwind that Southwind was his tr&O father. The young man gave her a bone -tipped spear to kill the ravens, then returned to his village. Northwind began to fear Stormwind and his displays of strength. Eventually, Beaver Woman and Stormwind escaped to Grandmother's hill intent on revenge against Northwind. Grandmother hadjustfinished weaving her last basket when they arrived. Stormwind melted the ice from her face and restored her power by washing away the filth left by Nord -mind's ravens. Then Stormwind began to blow. He blew down tree after tree until they filled the river and Jammed up against the fish weir. The grandmother filled her baskets with water and poured them over the land. From the large openwork basket she shook out heavy splashes of rain; from the medium-sized baskets she realized a steady downpour; and from the smaller tightly woven baskets she sprayed out fine mists. The rains poured down, swelling the rivers, and the pressure of the flood on the trees behind the fish weir became so great that the weir collapsed. The remnants eventually turned to stone and can be seen today as the rock cluster in the Duwamish River. Although Stormwind chased Northwind to Yeomalt Pointon BainbridQF Th Island for their final battle, Northwind was not entirely defeated. On, a year, he was allowed to return to the valley and visit Mountain Beaver Woman for a few months, which is why it is still cold during the winter season. THE HAZELNUT some of tbe finest in pefonnin0 arts tbis riontbl RADOST Saturday, November 20th 7:30PM What a great opportunity to enjoy the dancers, singers and musicians of the Radost Folk Ensemble, who bring color, energy and the precision of ethnic dance to the stage. The word "Radost" means "joy" in all the Slavic languages. Take advantage of this cultural and artistic feast as you watch the performance spill out over the stage and into the audience. Cost: $5 per person; age 13 and under — FREE Foster Performing Arts Center at Foster High School '242 South 144th Street, Tukwila For additional information, call Tukwila Parks and Recreation - 206-433-1858 Sponsored by the King County Performance Network and the Tukwila Arts Commission • • •• . • • • • • • • • • • • • • NOVEMBER 1999 • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • NORMAN FOOTE Sunday, November 21 - 2:OOPM Highline Performing Arts Center 401 South 152nd, Burien Award-winning singer/songwriter Norman Foote gets things moving with Foote-stompingtunesthat are sure to be a hit with your family! Norman's purely entertain- ing music and irreverent comedy have created a special place in children's music and in the hearts of audiences across North America. Innovative and imaginative, engaging and interactive, Foote's shows feature some very special "props with an attitude" that spring to life under Norman's spell. Foote's videos can be seen on YTV, the Family Channel, the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and various PBS affiliates. Advanced Purchase (Deadline: 5:OOPM Friday, Nov. 19, 1999): $16.00 - Family pack: 4 tickets (no exceptions) $5.00 - Adults $4.00 - Senior adults and kids 12 & younger At the door: $6.00 - Adults $5.00 - Senior adults and kids 12 8 younger Advance purchase of tickets available at Tukwila Community Center 12424 - 42nd Avenue South 206-768-2822 ALL TICKETS ARE GENERAL SEATING ONLY! Space is limited, so get your tickets early; tickets may not be available at the door! Co-sponsored by the City of Burien, City of Des Moines, City of SeaTac, City of Tukwila, and the Highline Performing Arts Center 7 VOLU NTEER! TU KWI LA Northern Life volunteers help protect Tukwila's waterways More than 200 storm drains were sten- ciled and 350 educational packets deliv- ered in the City's volunteer Storm Drain Stenciling Program on September 10. The program was part of United Way's Day of Caring, which drew 6,000 vol- unteers to help non-profit agencies throughout King County. This is the first year that the City of Tukwila has participated in the Day of Caring. The seven volunteers were from North- ern Life Insurance Company in Seattle. They were Remy Cabezas, Sarah Donermeyer, Leila Galligan, Wendy Gibson, Beth Marks, Delaine Omonaka, and Kenneth Palmer. The Storm Drain Stenciling Program recruits volunteers to stencil drains "Dump NO Waste, Drains to Stream, to raise public awareness about the pollu- tion of Tukwila's waterways from haz- ardous wastes being dumped into storm drains. CITIZENS CREATING COMMUNITY Drivers sought to transport senior citizens Senior Services' Volunteer Transporta- tion Program needs volunteer drivers to transport and escort frail elderly living in the Tukwila area to medical appoint- ments, hot lunch programs, and other essential appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles and choose the days, times and areas they wish to drive. Driv- ers are reimbursed for mileage and park- ing expenses, and receive supplemental liability insurance. To volunteer, please contact CindyZwart at 206-448-5740 or 1-800-282-5815. City website features volunteer listings Current volunteer opportunities with the City of Tukwila appear on the City's website - http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us. Information can also be obtained by calling Roberta Nelson, Volunteer Coor- dinator, at 206-433-7182. Call today! Community Spirit shared. Officer Russ Hicks and Christopher Harlan take time to talk during the annual barbecue sponsored by the Highway 99 Action Committee and the Tukwila Police Department. (See story at right.) Highway 99 continues anti -litter campaign The Highway 99 Action Committee con- tinued its anti -litter campaign by picking up another 400 pounds of trash from Tukwila International Boulevard on August 21st. Taking part in the event, coordinated by Donna West, were Brian Hare, Aggie Martinez, Dwight McLean, Nancy McLean, Sean Mears, Art Rosengren, Richard Simpson, Roy Steinauer, and Mike West. Longtime volunteer honored Brian Bixenman was made an "Honor- ary Lifetime Citizen of the City of Tuk- wila" by a proclamation issued by Mayor John "Wally" Rants on October 4, 1999. Bixenman, who came to Tukwila in 1981 as a manager of Larry's Market, is leaving our city to accept a new employ- ment opportunity. The Mayor's proclamation recognize Brian as "...one of the most hard -work -- committed, and active members of the Tukwila community." It specifically noted his service on the Highway 99 Citizens Patrol, Tukwila School District Public Relations Advisory Board, Tuk- wila Community Cares Network, and the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Community barbecue draws impressive attendance The Highway 99 Action Committee teamed up with the City of Tukwila Police Department to sponsor a free community barbecue at Larry's Market on August 28th. Between 600 and 700 people joined in the fun which drew people of many ages, cultures and races. Local businesses contributing food, equipment, supplies or monetary dona- tions were the Ben Carol Motel, Boeinp- Country Vittles, Larry's market, Pete J Flying Aces, Sabey Corporation, True Value Hometown Hardware, and Baker Commodities. The Chamber of Com- merce and the City's Volunteer Program offered volunteer support. 8 THE HAZELNUT Community members start )1l -City Volunteer Committee Members of Tukwila's neighborhood associations and community volunteer groups came together for a first meeting on September 20. Group participants decided that the meeting would serve as a forum for the groups to exchange information, share resources, and po- tentially to plan joint projects that would benefit the entire community. In attendance at the first meeting were Dixie Archer representing the Duwa- mish Improvement Club and the Foster Point Neighborhood Action Commit- tee; Margaret Bratcher, Foster Point Neighborhood Action Committee; Sean Mears, Foster Community Club; Byron Saunders, Foster Community Club; and Roy Steinauer, Tukwila Citizen Patrol. Also in attendance were Gina Chatterson representing the Tukwila Police Depart- , ent; Roberta Nelson, City Volunteer oordinator; and Angela Rueber, Tuk- wila School District Business Partner- ship/Volunteer Coordinator. For more info, call Roberta at 206-433-7182. A "Paint Your Heart Out" thank you to volunteers This is an excerpt from a letter written by a homeowner who got assistance from community volunteers through the "Paint Your Heart Out" program. "I am so appreciative and grateful for all the work and patience you and the workers have given in the REACH Pro- gram which made my home so beauti- ful. The painting was done with utmost care. Also the work done on the yard and clean-up was great! "My heartfelt thanks is not nearly enough for you and all the volunteers that gave ,o their valuable time on Saturdays to ;,omplete this project. I'm sending a card to Police Chief Haines and the volunteers. Thank you again for SO much effort and time spent making a house a 'home beautiful.' I love the colors!" NOVEMBER 1999 \\ v .&v ;Mn STORYTIMES Little Flower Fairy Tale Gardens MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 7:OOPM FOSTER LIBRARY Fall Storytime finale with special guest Laurie Jae Sweetland HOLIDAY PROGRAMS AT THE FOSTER AND TUKWILA LIBRARIES REGISTRATION FOR HOLIDAY PROGRAMS BEGINS NOVEMBER 22ND Holiday Programs for Young Children ages 2-7 and their families MONDAY, DECEMBER 13 7:OOPM FOSTER LIBRARY AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 10:30AM TUKWILA LIBRARY Join Miss Karen for holiday stories and sweet treats. Please register. KO YV Read 'n' Sing a Story -Song! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH AT 10:30AM - TUKWILA LIBRARY Fall Storytime finale with special guest Nancy Stewart. FAMILY PROGRAMS Holiday Wrapping Paper with artist Roberta Long MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 7:00 PM FOSTER LIBRARY Have fun designing and decorating your own wrapping paper for holiday giving. Please register. Queen Victoria's Holiday Puppet Show featuring Clay Martin's Puppet Theatre TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7 3:30 PM TUKWILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5939 SOUTH 149TH, TUKWILA Enjoy holiday adventures with a trip back in time to Queen Victoria's England. Nutcracker Sweets performed by American Ballet Academy SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 1:OOPM FOSTER LIBRARY Join dancers from the American Ballet Acad- emy as they perform a modern telling of the Candy Dances from the Nutcracker. Please register. 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 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Friday & Sunday 9 Crisis Clinic (24-hour line) 206-461-3222' 7UJat Wg,sj () LN )'!(l�fan Sevuiccs Family Home Share Program Offered Catholic Community Services is now offering a program that assists individuals and single parents to find others that are looking to share a home. Interested individuals attend an orientation that helps identify an ideal homesharing situation. Staff also review the interviewing of potential matches and references. At the end of the orientation, homeshare seekers fill out a short description of themselves, their children, what they are looking for, and what the homesharer can offer. The homeshare seekers' profile is added to the homesharing want ads list. The updated list is then mailed to everyone searching for a match. People read through the list and call the program for names and phone numbers of potential matches. So why would you use this program instead of placing an ad in the "roommates wanted" section of the newspaper? First of all, you would save about $40 per week. Program staff help make the selection process as safe as possible for homeshare seekers and their children by doing a criminal history back- ground check on all applicants. Staff also provide assistance in helping identify lifestyles, housekeeping habits and other important details. Cost for the service is based on a sliding scale fee depending on income and family size. The fee pays for Washington State Patrol background check, plus several workshops, quarterly newsletter, resource materials and more. Limited scholarships are also available. For information on the next scheduled orientation, please call 1-800-872-3204. Office of Human Services 206-768-0402 City proposes projects for the year 2000 Recently the Tukwila City Council reviewed proposals for $303,198 of Community Development Block Grant Funds for the year 2000. Funds are used to support housing and human services for low- and moderate -income residents. Several new projects were identified to assist Tukwila residents next year. They include $20,000 to continue the newly developed Minor Home Repair Program, and $45,000 to fund a First Time Homebuyers program which will assist residents with loans to move into their first home. Money ($104,954) has also been set aside to help purchase property for the development of a Cascade View Park. Funds will also be used to support regional programs that have served Tukwila residents. These include $5,000 for Catholic Community Services for purposes of developing housing for women in recovery, released from the King County Regional Justice enter. Avalon Mutual Housing service mentally ill residents, and sewer repair for Nike housing for homeless families will also benefit from Tukwila block grant funds. The City will also continue supporting t King County Housing Repair program for low and moderalVi income homeowners. Support for the Community Center's Nutrition Coordinator and Teen Programmer will also continue, as well as funds for a REACH staff person to assist with housing issues and activities. Your benefits go electronic Beginning November 1, 1999, there will be a new way to obtain your food stamp and cash benefits.. "Electronic Benefits Transfer", or EBT, means... • You will no longer have to deal with paper checks or food coupons. • Your benefits will be put in an account that will be set up for only you. • You will have to use the Washington QUEST card to obtain your benefits. This system will be safe, convenient, and an easy way for you to get your monthly cash and food benefits. Barbara Thomson at the South King County Multi - Service Center can answer any questions you may have concerning food stamp application and/or the Electronic Benefits Transfer program. Please call 253-838-6810, ext. 105 for assistance. We can provide one-on-one help and group presentations. Our services are provided free of charge. 10 Domestic Violence: Not welcome in Tukwila On July 26, the Tukwila City Council passed a resolution supporting and implementing programs and policies geared to enhancing the safety of domestic violence (DV) survivors and holding domestic violence offenders accountable. Sadly, increased numbers of DV reports are being taken by Tukwila Police. The City recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness month, and has worked on a variety of outreach strategies. Thanks to the support of the Tukwila Barnes & Noble and Borders bookstores for highlighting DV issues and including Tukwila materials. Bulletin boards at Tukwila City Hall and Foster Library feature domestic violence education materials. Also thanks to DAWN and King County's Department of Judicial Administration for STOP buttons which send the message of no tolerance to domestic violence. T1-` / King County Love Shouldn't Hurt campaign has also provide'`' materials related to fathers and domestic violence. DV education was also a component of Southcenter Mall's Volunteer Fair. International Boulevard businesses are also participating by putting signs in their windows regarding domestic violence meetings. THE HAZELNUT TUKWILA RECYCLING1111 REPORTER More junk mall information There's an internet address to inquire about reducing junk mail. The address is www.the-dma.org/framesets/con- sumer/shopframeset.html. This site still requires that you submit a form by mail rather than making the request elec- tronically, but the form can be printed from the site. The information available at this site is useful. To reduce your junk mail the old-fash- ioned way, mail your name(s), address and signature to: Mail Preference Service Direct Marketing Association st Office Box 9008 lirmingdale, NY 11735-9008 Be sure to list all the people who receive mail at your address, and be sure to sign the request. Waste Exchange Column One person's junk is truly another person's treasure. If there are items which you want, or you have something you'd like to get rid of, please send us a note with comments and/or items for exchange and we'll post a notice here. For instance, the Humane Society in Bellevue (425-641-0080) needs the fol- lowing on a continuing basis: • Clean pill bottles with lids. • Coffee cans with lids (to dispose of needles, medical waste, etc.). • Shoe boxes for small animals to sleep in (they make good beds!). • Newspapers (preferably the Wall Street Journal, as the ink they use is the least toxic). • Old towels and blankets for bedding and bathing. Helping you find "green" businesses The Green Works Business Directory is now available for you on-line at www.metrokc.gov/dnr/swd/greenwrk. This consumer guide to environmentally sound businesses is a handy reference that lists a variety of businesses from A to Z, allowingyou to select businesses who recycle, reduce and reuse their waste! If you'd like a hard copy of this booklet, please call the Green Works Business Recycling Program at 206-296-8800. How about using a clean and green window cleaner? Before the winter rainy season begins in earnest, here's a simple "recipe" for an environmentally -friendly window cleaner that will help you to let in the maximum sunshine. Mix 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice or vinegar and 1 pint of water in a spray bottle. Spray on. Rub with a lint -free rag (not paper towels). For outdoor win- dows, use a sponge and warm water with a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Rinse well and squeegee dry. Cost of commercial window cleaner: 60 per ounce Cost of alternative: 40 per ounce Toxic chemicals avoided:: glycol ethers, alcohol, ammonia, propellant, aerosol cans. Would you like more information about recycling or composting in Tukwila? Call Recycling Coordinator Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683 Email: rfox@ci. tukwila. wa. us NOVEMBER 1999 For TCI cable subscribers Bad TV reception? Cable system down? Unresolved billing issues? Poor customer service? If you have reported a problem with your cable TV and have not received prompt, professional service, let your City Public Works Coordinator and 3H Cable Consultants help you. For assistance, please call one of the following individuals: Frank Iriarte Public Works Department 206-433-0179 Lisa Angle/Lon Hurd 3H Cable Consultants 253-833-8380/1-800-222-9697 11 CITY DIRECTORY TUKWILA CITY HALL 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:30AM-5::00PM Telephone: 206-433-1800 Fax number: 206-433-1833 TTY number: 206-248-2933 Website: www.cLtukwila.wa.us E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL Dave Fenton, President206-246-4980 Pam Carter 206-244-0558 Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 206-994-7229 Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846 Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260 Pamela Linder 206-439-2473 Steve Mullet 206-244-7553 Lucy Lauterbach, Analyst 206-433-1834 Council Message Line 206-431-3652 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 7:OOPM in Council Chambers Regular Mtgs 1 st/3rd Mondays Work Mtgs 2nd/4th Mondays Agenda Info Line 206-431-3656 CITY OFFICES Mayor John "Wally" Rants ... 206-433-1805 City Administrator John McFarland 206-433-1832 Municipal Court 206-433-1840 Finance Department Alan Doerschel, Dir206-433-1835 Fire Department Tom Keefe, Chief 206-575-4404 Dept. of Community Development Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3680 Parks/Recreation Department Don Williams, Dir206-767-2344 Police Department Keith Haines, Chief 206-433-1808 Public Works Department Jim Morrow, Dir 206-433-0179 Dept. of Administrative Services VikiJessop, Dir 206-433-1831 City Clerk's Office 206-433-1800 Personnel 206-433-1831 City Job Line 206-433-1828 Emergency Fire, Police, Aid Car 911 TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER 12424 - 42nd Avenue South Recreation Division .... 206-768-2822 Senior Center/Services 206-768-2822 Human Services 206-768-0402 FOSTER GOLF LINKS 13500 Interurban Avenue South Pro Shop 206-242-4221 Restaurant 206-241-5784 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 2000-2005 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 $101,518,000 Property tax 55,490,000 Other revenues 74,310,000 Taxes, charges for services, grants, interest, transfers, etc. Capital grants and mitigations .... 42,528,000 Total 1999-2004 Revenues ....$273,846,000 EXPENDITURES Operations and Maintenance ... $189,172,000 CAPITAL: Residential streets 2,875,000 Parks and trails 6,146,000 Bridges* 19,833,000 Commercial streets* 31,054,000 General government 8,500,000 Debt service (bond payments) 10,090,000 Administration/Engineering 5,699,000 Ending balance projected 477,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $273,846,000 " The majority ($37,581,000) of the Bridges and Commercial Streets expenditures are funded by grants and developer mitigations. ENTERPRISE FUNDS Totals for the Enterprise Funds for the 2000-2005 period are shown below: Water $ 3,475,000 Sewer 5,642,000 Surface water 9,751,000 Foster Golf Course 4,963,000 TOTAL $23,831,000 The capital programs for Enterprise Funds are funded by operating revenues and grants/developer contributions. SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS, ALL FUNDS, FOR 2000 • 150th (42nd to 46th) Street • 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 Tukwila International Boulevard • Engineering for Phase II Allentown, Water and Sewer • Tukwila Village Phase 1 Further information Copies of the preliminary 2000 Budget and Pro- posed 2000-2005 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 SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 12698 To help us correct addresses or eliminate duplicates, please call 206-433-1800.