HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09 Hazelnut Newsletter - Volume 24 No. 5West Valley Highway
and Strander Boulevard.
Adding a second left turn lane on
northbound West Valley Hwy, along
with traffic signal modifications, storm
drainage, and installation of a sidewalk
along the east side of West Valley Hwy.
S 134th Place Overlay and Drainage.
Roadway and drainage improvements
along S 134th Place between
S 133rd Street and 48th Avenue S.
Look inside for information
about Tukwila's urban center,
Parks and Recreation programs,
code enforcement, and more!
THE HAZELNUT
A City of Tukwila publication for our residential and business community
VOLUME 24, NUMBER 5
SEPTEMBER 2003
Plenty of Public Works project pictures...
it's been a busy summer in Tukwila!
South 180th Street
Grade Separation.
Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony —
July 15, 2003
Tukwila International
Boulevard.
Construction is
underway between
South 152nd and
South 138th Streets.
Curb, gutter and
sidewalks are being
set, with paving and
landscaping to follow.
Interurban Bridge
Widening and Trail.
Project will provide two
northbound left -turn
lanes onto southbound
1-405. Also includes
a new trail bridge
over the Green River,
just west of the
Family Fun Center.
COUNCIL CORNER
by Pam Carter, Council President
Outdoor activity - important to us all
As our unusually dry and sunny summer draws to a close, we
hope you have been able to visit one of Tukwila's many beau-
tiful parks or trails. Maybe you joined us for the spectacular
fireworks at Fort Dent, or spent time catching up with friends
and acquaintances at the Tukwila Days Community Festival.
Whatever your choice for recreation, you likely found it in
one park or another. For those of you who like to cover the
miles — whether by foot or wheels — you probably headed
down to the Interurban or Duwamish/Green River Trails.
We know some of you enjoyed organized games such as ten-
nis or softball on one of our many fields and courts; others
found our parks to be great sites for family picnics. Some of
our fearless youth spent many hours at Tukwila Community
Center's skate park, while those of us who are not so agile
and fearless sat and enjoyed watching the skaters practice
their feats of daring -do. Although not really a park, the City
of Tukwila Pool was another great place for calorie -burning
exercise or to just escape the heat.
Council email address: tukcounc(aici.tukwila.wa.us
Message Line: 206-431-3652 Agenda Info Line: 206-431-3656
June 2003
Awarded a contract for this year's over-
lay program to Lakeside Industries.
Streets to be repaired and overlaid in-
clude segments of 42nd Ave. S., Baker
Blvd., Tukwila Int'l Blvd., S. 153rd St.,
40th Ave. S., and 51st Ave. S.
Authorized the purchase of the Xtra Car
property at 14120 Tukwila Int'l Blvd.
Awarded a contract for the replacement
of carpet at the Tukwila Community
Center to Dupont Flooring Systems.
Awarded a contract for construction of
the new Foster Golf Course Clubhouse
to Wade Perrow Construction LLC.
While other levels of government have been closing parks,
we are proud that we have been able to expand our parks
system. Fort Dent Park is not only a great site for our annual
Fourth of July festival and popular fireworks show, it will be
home to the top-quality Starfire Sports soccer complex.
In another year, we'll be cutting the ribbon at Cascade View
Community Park. This park will offer a welcome patch of
greenery to the many apartment residents living nearby. Next
summer we should see young children playing on the play
structure, adults engaging in friendly games of chess, and all
ages enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
So that all may continue to enjoy our parks, we ask that you
pick up your trash and any waste deposited by your four -
footed companions. Our park maintenance workers proudly
maintain the parks and trails in top-notch condition. It's al-
ways a small number of people who abuse our parks, flouting
the rules, and leaving trash scattered about. If you witness
this behavior, please don't hesitate to call 911.
Check out our "Parks and Recreation" link at http://ci.tukwila.wa.us
Tukwila City Council Actions for June -July 2003
Appointed Brian Kennedy to the Sister
Cities Committee and Katy Turner to
the Equity and Diversity Commission.
Approved an ordinance updating the
Sign Code to reflect current technology
while retaining existing restrictions and
ban on electronic and animated signs.
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Approved an ordinance amending the
Zoning Code to allow taller public rec-
reational facilities in residential areas.
Approved an ordinance amending the
Zoning Code to add categories for auto
rentals and self -storage facilities.
Approved the annual update of
Tukwila's 2004-2009 Transportation
Improvement Program.
Approved an ordinance amending the
2003 budget in order to lower bond in-
terest costs.
Approved a variance to the City's Flood
Ordinance to allow wet-floodproofing of
the Starfire Sports Athletic Center.
Authorized the purchase of replacement
defibrillators for the Fire Department
from ZOLL Medical Corporation.
Approved granting a fireworks permit
to pyrotechnician Tom Whitacre for 4th
of July celebration at Fort Dent Park.
July 2003
Awarded a contract for construction
management services for the 2003
Overlay Project to Entranco, Inc.
Approved an amendment to the con-
tract for legal services which recognizes
the firm's new name as Kenyon Disend,
PLLC.
Adopted an ordinance setting Council
compensation for 2006 and 2007 at the
2005 rate of $1,050 per month.
Adopted an ordinance setting Council
operating procedures to better reflect
current practices and to conform to cur-
rent laws.
You can find Tukwila City Council
agendas - past and present - as well
as meeting minutes, calendars, and
ordinance/resolution summaries at:
http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
THE HAZELNUT
2003 Small Drainage Projects
The City's annual Small Drainage Program
is designed to correct isolated small drain-
age problems throughout the city. The
2003 Small Drainage projects have been
awarded to D. L. Asahara Co., Inc., in the
amount of $279,519.44. Work is antici-
pated to start in September with comple-
tion scheduled for the end of November.
Specific Locations for 2003 are:
• 40th Avenue S (at Southcenter Blvd)
• Southcenter Parkway (S City limits)
• 45th Place S (at S 137th Street)
• S 158th Street and 44th Avenue S
• Southcenter Blvd (at 40th Avenue S)
Public Meeting
Open House for Sound Transit's Link
Light Rail Project
Wednesday — October 22, 2003
6:00 to 8:30PM
at Foster High School
4242 South 144th Street
Sound Transit is holding an Open House
event to present the latest information
about the design and construction of the
Link light rail line in Tukwila.
Plans for the light rail trackway will be
shown, as well as plans for the station and
park-and-ride lot at South 154th Street
and International Blvd. Come learn about
the construction method that Sound Tran-
sit will use which reduces construction
and environmental impacts.
The design of this segment is 60 percent
complete, and property acquisition is al-
ready underway along the route of the
tracks.
Since the format is Open House, you may
drop in at any time. Sound Transit staff
and design consultants will be present to
explain the displays and answer questions.
For further information, contact Roger
Pence, Sound Transit Community Rela-
tions Coordinator, at 206-398-5465, or
email pencerAsoundtransit.org.
Veterans to be recognized on their day
This Veteran's Day Tukwila is going to have a great program and lunch at the
Community Center honoring our city's veterans. The program will begin at
noon on November 10 at the Community Center.
Tukwila has a proud contingent of veterans from several wars, and they deserve
their day of honor. Help us make it all the better by volunteering some old war
memorabilia. Artifacts, flags, pictures and uniforms from various wars or con-
flicts would be much appreciated if we could borrow them for a display. Does
anyone have an old uniform we can show? An old company or regiment flag?
Lucy's looking for good display materials (she'll treat them very gently); you can
call her at 206- 433-1834. We're all counting on you to come help us celebrate
the day, November 10: Honoring Our Veterans. Lunch will be provided for
veterans, so please call if you plan to attend.
Tukwila Police and business community members
work together for special athletes
On August 4, 2003, Azteca Restaurant of Tukwila decided to make life a little
easier for a Special Olympic athlete here in South King County. From 11:00AM
to 2:OOPM, Azteca gave 25% of all food reciepts on that day to Special Olympics
of Washington. Also for the entire month of August, Azteca employees sold
torch decals to customers who came in to dine. The employees sold the torches
for $1.00 each and wrote the customer's name on the decal, then hung them
up in the front lobby of the restaurant.
General Manager Ross Arntson said that the Azteca family has opened their
hearts to special needs children in a big way. On September 1, 2003, Arntson
presented a check totaling $592.00 to Officer T. J. Rutt for Special Olympics of
Washington on behalf of the the Azteca Restaurant in Tukwila. According to
Rutt, "It isn't every day that you see a corporation the size of Azteca commit a
whole month to a charity and ask for nothing in return."
Rutt also wanted to recognize other businesses that have been instrumental in
raising awareness for Special Olympics of Washington, such as: The Sabey
Corporation, Boeing Employee's Credit Union, Cold Stone Creamery, Larry's
Market, the Riverton Mcdonald's, and Claim Jumper Restaurant. Because of
the generosity of these businesses and the dedication of the men and women of
the Tukwila Police Department, the TPD will raise over $15,000 for the Law
Enforcement Torch Run of Special Olympics of Washington. If you would like
more information on how you can open up your heart to a special needs child,
please contact Officer Rutt at 206-433-1808.
Got a utility bill change?
If you have changes that need to be made to your utility billing (i.e., name
change), now you can do it electronically. Visit the City's website:
http:www.ci.tukwila.wa.us
and look in the "Forms/Applications" section for the Utility Bill Change Form.
You can complete the form online. Of course, you can still make changes to
your billing information by calling the City of Tukwila Finance Department at
206-433-1835.
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Tukwila s Community Pride
What is Code Enforcement
aniwk,y siau(d 2 care?
Maybe you ALREADY care...
Are you bothered by your neighbor's pile of trash? Is there an
apparently abandoned car parked on your street? Do you
have questions about a construction project going on in your
neighborhood? Have you noticed an empty building that is a
safety/health hazard to children or others? Are your
neighbor's weeds growing over the fence into your yard?
The City's Code Enforcement Officer answers questions and
investigates complaints from citizens on a wide variety of is-
sues. Depending on the nature of the complaint and the
results of the investigation, the City can work with the prop-
erty owner to improve the situation benefiting everyone.
Usually a letter from the City requesting that the owner fix
the problem is all that is needed. We have found that, with a
gentle nudge from us, most citizens are happy to comply.
The Department of Community Development's Code Enforce-
ment division is available to help you solve problems in your
neighborhood. We can work with neighborhood groups and
individuals to make the improvements we all desire. Together
we can make Tukwila an even greater place to live.
Left:
Joyce Trantina,
Code Enforcement
Support
Right:
Kathryn Stetson,
Code Enforcement
Officer
Complaints regarding municipal code violations are collected
using a Request for Action Form, which is completed by the
complainant, and forwarded to Code Enforcement.
Visit the City's website, where you can submit your Request
for Action online: http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us.
If you prefer, you can give us a call. To report a problem, it's
as simple as picking up your phone and calling 206-431-3682.
You can remain anonymous, if you wish.
What can YOU do to help?
Tukwila citizens can help by pitching in to keep our neighbor-
hoods clean and presentable. It is up to all of us to become
stewards of our community. Some things to think about:
Understand the connection between crime prevention and
neighborhood pride. Keeping our neighborhoods clean and
neat has a direct effect on the level of crime it experiences.
Organize; Many community issues can be resolved easily if
the neighbors know each other. By getting to know your
neighbors and being aware of their circumstances,
oftentimes nuisance complaints can be minimized. Your
neighbor's pile of trash may be there because they are
sloppy, or it might be a call for help. If you take the time to
get to know your neighbors, an informal link may be cre-
ated.
Zducafe: Become familiar with City codes (laws) and ordi-
nances and learn how you can help the City monitor pos-
sible violations.
(ffenJCity Council meetings, or contact your Council mem-
bers by phone or email, to let them know what you would
like in the way of improvements or changes — in your neigh-
borhood and the City at large.
Participate in community celebrations and projects. There
is no better way to meet your neighbors and express
your enthusiasm for improvements than by participating
in community events. The Tukwila Community Center
offers classes and sponsors events such as Tukwila Days.
There are many cultural performances presented at the
Performing Arts Center at Foster High School and in
other locations throughout the city.
Volunteer to help out either on a one-time basis or regu-
larly. Your volunteer help is so appreciated by many
small community organizations.
Believe that YOU can indeed make a difference and that —
TOGETHER — we can improve the quality of life for ALL
of us in Tukwila.
CITY OF TUKWILA DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Code Enforcement Division • 6300 Southcenter Blvd, Suite 100 • Tukwila, WA 98188
8 THE HAZELNUT
More code enforcement
information... keep these
numbers nearby when
problems arise
Who should 1 call about...?
ANIMALS Loose, vicious or dead
King County Animal Control
206-296-7387
BUILDINGS Dangerous, abandoned
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
BUSINESS Commercial activity in
residential zones
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
CONSTRUCTION ... Building/demolition permits
Tukwila Building Department
206-431-3670
GARBAGE Trash, debris, litter
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
JUNK/ABANDONED VEHICLES
Private Property —
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
Public right -of way —
Tukwila Police Department
"911 Non -Emergency"
NOISE From vehicles, persons,
sound equipment
Tukwila Police Dept.
"911 Non -Emergency"
PESTS Rodents/pest harborage
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
SIGNS Sign Code violations
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
WEEDS: Overgrown weeds
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
Assistance available to renters for accessibility modifications
The King County Home Accessibility Modification program provides free
financial assistance for eligible tenants to make necessary modification to their
rental units.
The Fair Housing Act requires that a landlord must "permit at the expense of
the handicapped person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occu-
pied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary
to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises."
The Tenant calls the Housing Repair Hotline at 206-296-8639 to determine
their income eligibility. The County staff and tenant determine accessibility
needs. The landlord would then approve proposed modifications.
Eligible repairs include wheelchair ramps, door widening, hearing-impaired
smoke alarms, grab bars, etc.
In order to be eligible, the rental unit must be occupied by an income -eligible
tenant. The property must be located in an eligible King County area. A
tenant's income must not be greater than 80% of median income for federal
programs. This means that, for a household of 1, their income must not
exceed $38,100.
New dental grant expands services
to infants and toddlers in King County
The King County Health Action Plan received a grant for $84,580 from the
Washington Dental Service Foundation to start an Access to Baby and Child
Dentistry (ABCD) program in King County. ABCD focuses on preventive and
restorative dental care for low-income children by educating families on the
importance of baby teeth and routine dental care and training dentists to see
young children.
Currently in King County there are over 50,000 Medicaid eligible children
five years of age and younger, but less than a third of this population utilizes
dental services and less than 5% of infants and toddlers (one year or less) have
seen a dentist.
"By educating families and increasing provider capacity, we are making strides
in making sure children have access to preventive dental services," said Dr.
Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health, Seattle & King County. "Our ulti-
mate goal is to provide comprehensive health services to all children so they
may live healthy and productive lives."
In King County, ABCD will be part of the King Country Health Action Plan's
Kids Get Care program that ensures children, regardless of insurance status,
receive early integrated preventive physical, oral and developmental health
services through attachment to a health care home. King County is the larg-
est of 16 ABCD programs across Washington State.
"Peer to peer recruitment of dentists in King County is a key to success," said
David Silver, co-chair of the ABCD Task Force, Seattle -King County Dental
Society. "We have a successful formula. The training that will be provided
through the University of Washington School of Dentistry will give dentists
extra confidence to treat very young children, and the outreach to the com-
munity provided by Kids Get Care teaches parents about the importance of
their children's baby teeth."
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More code enforcement
information... keep these
numbers nearby when
problems arise
Who should 1 call about...?
ANIMALS Loose, vicious or dead
King County Animal Control
206-296-7387
BUILDINGS Dangerous, abandoned
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
BUSINESS Commercial activity in
residential zones
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
CONSTRUCTION ... Building/demolition permits
Tukwila Building Department
206-431-3670
GARBAGE Trash, debris, litter
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
JUNK/ABANDONED VEHICLES
Private Property —
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
Public right-of-way —
Tukwila Police Department
"911 Non -Emergency"
NOISE From vehicles, persons,
sound equipment
Tukwila Police Dept.
"911 Non -Emergency"
PESTS Rodents/pest harborage
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
SIGNS Sign Code violations
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
WEEDS: Overgrown weeds
Tukwila Code Enforcement
206-431-3682
Assistance available to renters for accessibility modifications
The King County Home Accessibility Modification program provides free
financial assistance for eligible tenants to make necessary modification to their
rental units.
The Fair Housing Act requires that a landlord must "permit at the expense of
the handicapped person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occu-
pied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary
to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises."
The Tenant calls the Housing Repair Hotline at 206-296-8639 to determine
their income eligibility. The County staff and tenant determine accessibility
needs. The landlord would then approve proposed modifications.
Eligible repairs include wheelchair ramps, door widening, hearing-impaired
smoke alarms, grab bars, etc.
In order to be eligible, the rental unit must be occupied by an income -eligible
tenant. The property must be located in an eligible King County area. A
tenant's income must not be greater than 80% of median income for federal
programs. This means that, for a household of 1, their income must not
exceed $38,100.
New dental grant expands services
to infants and toddlers in King County
The King County Health Action Plan received a grant for $84,580 from the
Washington Dental Service Foundation to start an Access to Baby and Child
Dentistry (ABCD) program in King County. ABCD focuses on preventive and
restorative dental care for low-income children by educating families on the
importance of baby teeth and routine dental care and training dentists to see
young children.
Currently in King County there are over 50,000 Medicaid eligible children
five years of age and younger, but less than a third of this population utilizes
dental services and less than 5% of infants and toddlers (one year or less) have
seen a dentist.
"By educating families and increasing provider capacity, we are making strides
in making sure children have access to preventive dental services," said Dr.
Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health, Seattle & King County. "Our ulti-
mate goal is to provide comprehensive health services to all children so they
may live healthy and productive lives."
In King County, ABCD will be part of the King Country Health Action Plan's
Kids Get Care program that ensures children, regardless of insurance status,
receive early integrated preventive physical, oral and developmental health
services through attachment to a health care home. King County is the larg-
est of 16 ABCD programs across Washington State.
"Peer to peer recruitment of dentists in King County is a key to success," said
David Silver, co-chair of the ABCD Task Force, Seattle -King County Dental
Society. "We have a successful formula. The training that will be provided
through the University of Washington School of Dentistry will give dentists
extra confidence to treat very young children, and the outreach to the com-
munity provided by Kids Get Care teaches parents about the importance of
their children's baby teeth."
SEPTEMBER 2003 9
WHAT'S NEWS) IN HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Office Crisis Clinic
Evie - 206-433-7180 (24-hour line)
Stacy - 206-433-7181 206-461-3222
Learn about health
care changes
Many changes are occurring in both
Medicaid and Basic Health Plan
health coverage. Under the Depart-
ment of Social and Health Services
Medical Assistance, there are require-
ments for proof of income, and eligi-
bility reviews every six months, with
the exception of infants and pregnant
women. Applications must be made
in person, and can be requested from
206-341-7433. Also you can visit
http://fortress .wa.gov/dshs/maa/
ProgramChanges2003 to learn about
current and upcoming changes in
DSHS Medical programs.
Basic Health Plan has a waiting list
for most adults; call them at 1-800-
826-2444 to add your name. It is
expected that the earliest that cover-
age may be offered is January 2004
or later. Children are still eligible for
BHP. Income guidelines changed on
July 1. Please go online to http://
www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov
for Basic Health information and up-
dates including the new income
guidelines, or call:
English 1-800-826-2444
Spanish 1-800-321-0291
Vietnamese 1-800-423-2231
Russian 1-800-387-8224
Korean 1-800-324-1658
For help finding medical and dental
care; for help for children with spe-
cial healthcare needs; and for assis-
tance in applying for Medicaid,
Children's Health Insurance Program
and Basic Health, you may also call
206-284-0331. Staff speak Spanish.
Phone interpreters are available for
other languages.
Mayor's Day of Concern will benefit local food bank
Once again, on Saturday, September 27, Tukwila volunteers and grocery stores will
participate in the Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry, by providing shoppers
with lists of needed foods and encouraging them to purchase and donate a food item
for special collection barrels. Food collected at the McMicken Heights Safeway will
be donated to the Tukwila Pantry, located at Riverton Park United Methodist Church,
3118 S. 140th St.
Last year's record-breaking Day of Concern succeeded, thanks not only to the en-
dorsement of the mayors of 25 King County cities, but largely through the efforts of
the hundreds of volunteers who staffed grocery stores and coordinated teams to
gather donations, pick up food barrels and sort the food. This year's drive promises
to be just as successful, but only with your help. To volunteer and support Tukwila's
local food bank, call Joe at the Tukwila Food Pantry - 206-431-8293.
Workshops aid immigrant community
Recently the City of Tukwila, working in partnership with the Refugee Women's
Alliance and the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, sponsored a
two-day training on domestic violence. Entitled "Working with Muslim Women and
Their Families" and "Somali Family Education Workshop: Keeping Your Family Strong
in the U.S.", the trainings served both social service providers and Somali commu-
nity members. Presenter Sharif Amin is the secretary and public relations officer of
the Denver Islamic Society in Denver, Colorado. Also the community resource coor-
dinator at the Rocky Mountain Survivors Center, Sharif has worked extensively with
Somali families and children both in the U.S. and Somalia.
The workshops covered topics such as understanding cultural and religious issues
for Muslim women and their families, what Islam says about domestic violence,
screening for domestic violence with Muslim women and families, and more. The
workshops were well received, with approximately 180 people receiving training.
Domestic violence training available
Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) will be offering 35 hours of intensive
domestic violence training. Whether you are a volunteer, new advocate, intern, or
just want to have training on domestic violence, this program can be available to
you. The program meets on the following dates for the following topics: Monday,
September 15, 12:00-3:OOPM or 6:00-9:OOPM. This meeting will cover domestic
violence 101 and crisis line policies: the who, what, why, where and how of DAWN's
24/7 crisis line. The second meeting on Friday, September 18 from 12:00-3:OOPM
or 6:00-9:OOPM covers advocacy -based counseling and crisis calls: how to help. The
third meeting on Thursday, September 25, from 12:00-3:OOPM or 6:00-9:OOPM will
cover rape and the aftermath of sexual assault, including child sexual assault. On
September 29, either 12:00 to 3:OOPM or 6:00-9:OOPM, the meeting will cover how
to help a victim stay safe and and the intricacies of safety planning.
For additional detail on the training available in October, or to sign up for either one
class or the whole series, please contact Jolene Pearce at 425-656-4305 ext. 238, or
email JoleneAdawnoniine.org. Training is free for all volunteers who sign a one-year
volunteer contract with DAWN. Otherwise, the cost is $20 per individual training or
$75 for the full series.
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TUKWILA
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RESOURCE
Pesticide -Free Zone
Have you wanted a way to identify your home landscape as
free from toxic pesticides? Welcome to the Pesticide Free Zone,
a project to mark unsprayed landscapes with attractive signs.
In this column, we've discussed ways to use natural gardening techniques in order
to reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals in the yard. Awareness about
pesticide toxicity has increased in recent years. The US Environmental Protection
Agency has announced the phaseouts of the two most popular consumer lawn
insecticides (Diazinon and Chlorpyrifos/Dursban) due to health and environmen-
tal concerns. In addition, recent studies have found commonly -used home pesti-
cides in all King County streams, some at levels that threaten fish. A University of
Washington Study found that 95 of 96 toddlers in Seattle had signs of pesticide
exposure in their bodies.
We've all seen markers or flags warning us not to walk on sprayed lawns. The
Pesticide -Free Zone sign takes a different approach by proclaiming that it's safe to
walk on the grass and to smell the flowers. Many people don't use pesticides,
preferring a more natural lawn and garden. If this is your practice, you can now
identify your yard as chemical -free. For more information on the project and how
to obtain signs, visit this website, http://www.watoxics.org, and click the Pesticide -
Free Zone project, or call the Washington Toxics Coalition at 1 -800 -844 -SAFE.
REPOR TER
Recycling Plastics — Hot Topics
Plastics need to be sorted by type because many plastic resins that are used are
incompatible in the recycling process. Check the number on the bottom of the
container; #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) are the most commonly recycled plastic bottles.
The plastic may be shredded, baled or chipped before it is shipped to the processing
plant. Resins are melted and remolded into new products.
(Source: Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, 2002)
59% of the total plastic PET (#1) bottles such as plastic soda and alcohol which are
recycled in the US are made into polyester fiber, for use in T-shirts, fill for sleeping
bags and carpet. The other portion of PET bottles are made into strapping (11%),
new containers (9%), stretch film (9%), molding compounds (4%) and other (1%).
(Source: NAPCOR, 1999)
Recycled Plastic Products: Plastic containers/bottles • Industrial strapping
• Fleece clothing • Flower pots • Car parts • Carpet • Toys
12 PET bottles yield enough fiber to make 1 extra -large t -shirt, 1 square foot of
carpeting , or enough fill for 1 ski jacket
(Source: NAPCOR)
Composting event coming
Tukwila, along with the cities of Burien
and Normandy Park, is proud to spon-
sor a
Compost Bin Sale
Saturday, September20, 2003
9:OOAM-3:OOPM,
or until all bins are sold
Located at the
Burien Park and Ride
SW 150th Street Et 4th Ave. SW
Only $10 (retails for $80)
Bin price includes a "Home Composting
Made Easy" book. A composting ex-
pert will be available to answer ques-
tions on composting. Worm bins will
also be available.
One Day Only! Rain or Shine!
Quantities are limited!
No pre or post sales available
Tukwila Recycles Factoids
Over 110 households held Garage Sales
for Tukwila's 10th Annual Garage Sale
on July 26 and 27, 2003.
429 carloads brought 22.36 tons of
metals, 8.38 tons of bulky yard debris,
3.85 tons of scrap wood, 53 propane
tanks, 3.09 tons of reusable household
goods/textiles, 2.69 tons of cardboard,
17 porcelain toilets and sinks, 5 com-
puter monitors, and 21 TV sets to the
annual Special Recycling Event held on
July 19, 2003.
Want more information about
recycling or composting in Tukwila?
Contact Recycling Coordinator
Rebecca Fox at 206-431-3683,
or email to rfoxAci.tukwila. wa.us
SEPTEMBER 2003 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: http://www.citukwila.wa.us
E-mail: tukwila@ci.tukwila.wa.us
TUKWILA CITY COUNCIL
Pam Carter, Pres. 206-244-0558
Joe H. Duffle (beeper #) 206-994-7229
Dave Fenton 206-246-4980
Jim Haggerton 206-244-7846
Joan Hernandez 206-248-0260
Pamela Linder 206-439-2473
Richard Simpson 206-243-7715
LucyLauterbach, Analyst206-433-1834
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
Steve Mullet 206-433-1805
Municipal Court 206-433-1840
Human Services 206-433-7180
Finance Department
Alan Doerschel, Dir 206-433-1835
Tourism/Marketing206-575-2489
Fire Department
Nick Olivas, Chief 206-575-4404
Dept. of Community Development
Steven Lancaster, Dir. 206-431-3681
Code Enforcement 206-431-3682
Parks/Recreation Department
Bruce Fletcher, Dir 206-767-2342
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
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
Mayor's Message
Working around the shortage of money
Recession! Downturn! The Economy! What's going on?
Are we better off today than we were a year ago? Are
things getting worse? Is there anything we can do about
it? As the 2004 budget process approaches, these ques-
tions and many more seem to be confounding the experts
at all levels of the economic guessing game.
While there may be a lot of political controversy and disagreement surrounding the
issue of shrinking revenue, we all can agree that many revenues previously avail-
able to support City projects and operations have permanently disappeared since
the last annexation in 1990. For instance, sales tax laws changed in the mid -90's,
providing an exemption for research and development. That little change amounted
to an annual revenue decrease of about $1 million. The car tab initiative, also
known as the "$30 tab" movement, removed another $250,000 from the revenue
side of our ledger, (though most of us have yet to see the price of our tabs drop to
$30). The 1% property tax initiative took away another $600,000 per year. These
are permanent reductions in revenue and do not include the temporary loss of
about $2.5 million due to the recession we've experienced for the last three years.
You're thinking, "Well, isn't there any good news?" In the long run, I'm confident
that the economic health of the City is assured. Based on our five-year budget
projection process now in effect, we know that what we need to do over the next
couple of years is to reduce our operating expenditures and weather the storm, so
to speak. We've already taken many steps to lower these operating costs, without
severely impacting services, and we continue to look for strategic expenditures
that will help make our neighborhoods even stronger. Our Sewer and Storm Water
Departments have just secured Public Works Trust Fund loans at a very low inter-
est rate, which will enable the completion of sewers in the Allentown and Foster
Point communities and the beginning of surface water projects in the Cascade
View area. When King County was closing parks and pools and other cities couldn't
take on those responsibilities, we were able to take over the operation of the Tuk-
wila Pool and Fort Dent Park so our citizens could continue to use these facilities.
All of this is being accomplished without impacting the General Fund revenues.
One of the most difficult virtues for me has always been "patience." This recession
may slow us down, but we will definitely survive and be well positioned for the
Sig,sx.
recovery. We just need to exercise the patience, as
well as the strategic planning, necessary to get there. V\i\,--
Steve Mullet, Mayor
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