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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-07 Finance and Safety Minutes City of Tukwila Finance & Safety Committee FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes i\.1ay 7, 2007- 5:00 p.m. PRESENT Councilmembers: Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson Staff: Chief Haynes, Chief Olivas, Derek Speck, Katherine Kertzman, Rhonda Berry and Kimberly Matej CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Haggerton called the meeting to order at 5 :05 p.m. 1. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Authorize Printing Quote for Seattle Southside Vacation Planners Katherine Kertzman has requested the Committee recommend approval of a printing quote in the amount of $62,448 for the printing of 200,000 Seattle Southside Vacation Planners by Journal Graphics. Journal Graphics has been the lowest bidder for two consecutive printings, and printed the last vacation planner. Katherine conveyed that it is most cost effective to update a vacation planner every 18-24 months. The most significant changes in the planner include revised maps with accompanying itineraries and a larger section highlighting Des Moines. UNAL~IMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO MAY 14 COW. B. 2007 First Quarter Reports General discussion ensued regarding the status of the 2007 First Quarter Reports. Several questions were asked regarding the status of the Tukwila Village project. Derek Speck stated the Ron Sher will be making a presentation to the City Council on June 4. His presentation will include an overall concept for the area and his best recommendations for this site. As a developer, Ron has a proven track record of creative financing and lease options that encourage best growth. The point of the presentation will be to determine if the full Council is interested in continuing to move forward with investigating the opportunities offered by the development of Tukwila Village. Rhonda Berry reported that the Office of the City Clerk has processed an average of 40 passport applications per day over the last several weeks (note: passport applications are only processed on Monday). Additionally, City Clerk staff has responded to a substantial increase in public records requests. Chief Olivas provided an update under Budget Program Goals, Administration, #6 - An application has been submitted for the Fire Act Grant for approximately $150,000. This year's contribution is a 95/5 share, leaving the City responsible for a $7,500 financial contribution if awarded funding. Chief Olivas also stated that last week Salmon River Fire Department picked Finance & Safety Committee Minutes Mav 7. 2007 - Paae 2 up the Tukwila Fire Department's recent donation of surplus equipment. Salmon River personnel expressed their appreciation to the City for their generosity. Chief Haynes expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Police Department's new K9 team. Officer Devries is doing very well handling police dog Stryker, and has obtained one of his career goals of becoming a K9 Officer. Chief Haynes also stated that both Steve Donnelly and Bruce Linton are on military leave for one year. Joan reported that she has been very impressed with the personnel teaching the current Citizen Police Academy. INFORMATION ONLY. m. ANNOUNCEMENTS No announcements. IV. MISCELLANEOUS Meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Next meeting: Monday, May 21,2007 - 5:00 p.m. - Conference Room 3 J;'J1 II Committee Chair Approval Minutes by KAM.