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City of SeaTac Quarterly Newsletter | Spring 2016
Inside this issue City Council Sets New Course for the City On February 5, the City Council met to discuss what the City’s direction will be in the foreseeable future. Because the majority of the City Council were newly-elected, along with a newly-appointed Interim City Manager, it was important for the Council to come together early in their term, to chart its course into the future as a new team.
A new Vision for the City was developed, as was a new Mission Statement, which was changed for the first time since the City incorporated in 1990; bringing the City’s Mission 2 ����Your City Council into the 21st century. The City Council re-affirmed their common values and set out to define goals which support the attainment of the City’s new Vision. 2 ���� City Improving Efficiency In an effort to provide the community input into the process, the City’s new Vision, 2 ���� SeaTac Officer Mission, Values and Goals were provided to the various advisory committees for comment. Named King County These important documents inform the City Manager and staff in their daily work and Deputy of the Year delivery of services. These efforts are an efficiency measure to ensure the will of the people are attended to, aligning the City Council’s vision and goals with action, thus improving 3 ����Bright Outlook for Economic governmental accountability and transparency. Development 4 ���� Construction Update Neighborhood Block Watch 5 ����Angle Lake Station Progress Neighborhood Block Watch is a system that is providing crime prevention education and designed to encourage community members valuable tips for protecting your homes, 5 ����Streamlined Format to look out for each other and reduce crime your property and each other. for Zoning Code and the fear of crime by recognizing and Getting a Neighborhood Block Watch 6 ����Spring Parks & reporting suspicious activity that occurs in and started is as simple as: Recreation Events around their neighborhoods. The program 7 ����Preparing for helps to build a sense of community and • Asking your neighbors if they would like Summer Fire Season connect people who are willing to work to participate in a Block Watch. collaboratively with one another to make their 8 ����2015 Waste • Setting up an organizational meeting. neighborhoods safer. Crimes against people Reduction & • Selecting a Captain and/or Co-Captain/ Recycling Programs and property are on the rise. An active Block Representative to act as a liaison between Watch program has proven to be an effective 9 ����Earth Week Events your neighborhood and your local police. tool in helping to reduce crimes. 1 0 ����Library Corner For more information about a The City of SeaTac would like to encourage Neighborhood Block Watch program, 11 ����Housing Repair you to become involved in a Neighborhood Assistance Program please contact the SeaTac Police Community Block Watch. We will assist neighborhoods Crime Prevention Officer Cyndi Osborne 1 2 ����City Employee to help organize and work together to reduce at [email protected]. Transitions the risks of becoming victims of crime by
The SeaTac Report is printed on recycled paper and can be found on-line at www.CityofSeaTac.com. City Improving Efficiency King County Sheriff’s Office Similar to many organizations throughout the State and around Deputy of the Year goes to the world, SeaTac is embracing the principles of Lean Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma improves efficiency and the quality of goods and SeaTac Officer Ed Hall services provided which in turn enhances the customer’s experience In November SeaTac by systematically removing waste. Boeing and Amazon are examples Master Police Officer of local businesses that have successfully used these principles to Ed Hall was voted by improve efficiency. Service organizations, including local governments, his peers to be the are also successfully employing these strategies. SeaTac Police Office of the Year for 2015. A 21 Here in SeaTac, we have used Lean Six Sigma to reduce the year veteran of the King amount of time it takes to complete many required processes. County Sheriff’s Office, As an example, the time it takes to secure a right-of-way permit Ed has served the City for utility installation was reduced from nine days to less than three of SeaTac on three days. In 2015 the City processed approximately 300 right-of-way separate occasions and was given this honor for permits for utilities. It is important that permits are issued quickly many reasons including his relentless and creative and efficiently because the utilities are working under tight timelines crime-fighting approach. The King County Sheriff’s to provide services to our residents and businesses. Time savings Command Staff met and voted to also honor were realized by clarifying permit application requirements, reducing Ed Hall as the King County Sheriff’s Officer of the the number of staff involved in reviews and dedicating staff time Year for 2015. This is a great honor for Ed and to review applications at the beginning of each day. For more an outstanding representation of the quality of information on the City’s efficiency efforts, contact Soraya Lowry, officers who serve the City of SeaTac. Program Manager at 973.4813.
YOUR CITY COUNCIL
Rick Forschler Michael J. Siefkes Kathryn Campbell Peter Kwon Tony Anderson Pam Fernald Erin Sitterley Mayor Deputy Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Position No. 2 Position No. 3 Position No. 4 Position No. 6 Position No. 7 Position No. 1 Position No. 5 475.2552 418.8033 445.8643 552.4761 475.3113 397.5752 475.3110 kcampbell@ pkwon@ aanderson@ pfernald@ esitterley@ rforschler@ msiefkes@ ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us ci.seatac.wa.us
City Council Meetings City Council Study Sessions and Council Meetings are recorded City Hall Council Chambers and can be viewed by Comcast subscribers on SeaTV, Channel 21 at Study Sessions at 5:30 PM 2:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM beginning Thursday evening Regular Meetings at 7:00 PM 2nd and 4th Tuesdays following a Council Meeting. The meetings can also be found online To view Council agendas and minutes, or by visiting www.CityofSeaTac.com. Select the grey SeaTV box from the meeting times and dates, please visit the menu on the left and then choose the Council Meetings tab, from there City’s website at www.CityofSeaTac.com. you can choose to view any Council Meeting from the previous year. Meeting times may change. Please call If you have any questions regarding viewing the Council Meetings please the City Clerk’s Office at 973.4660 for the latest information. contact the City Manager’s Office at 973.4820.
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South Aviation Support Area (SASA) In order to accommodate the tremendous growth of the Sea-Tac Airport in the next twenty years, the Port of Seattle is working on plans to expand its airport facilities on undeveloped Port Property. The overarching growth plan is the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), and is being reviewed through 2017. One of the possible expansion areas is the SASA, projected to be built directly to the west of the new Angle Lake Link Light Rail Station. Our community will be affected by decisions made about SASA. If you want more information about the SAMP or SASA, attend a Port of Seattle community open house, review the plan or comment at: http://bit.ly/airport-master-plan.
Outlook is Bright on Economic Development Horizon Several property acquisitions by upgrade to the building systems to The project included significant interior prestigious companies, new businesses, improve efficiencies, as well as exterior and exterior upgrades which will add development activity and projects in the improvements to landscaping, lighting significant value to the approximately planning and permitting stages made and way finding. $6 million property. 2015 a very successful year for SeaTac economic development. All of these Construction of the Reserve Expansion of Commercial added up to a great year for revenues at SeaTac Fence Company A new senior apartment development, This Seattle-based company chose to from permit and development fees, real The Reserve at SeaTac is nearing comple- expand their operations into SeaTac by estate excise, sales and lodging taxes tion on the site of the former Hertz car acquiring the former site of Tru-Green on and the new assessments from the sales lot at 19707 International Boulevard, S. 144th Street and Des Moines Memorial Tourism Promotion Area. And with a in the Angle Lake Station District. This Drive. The company provides fabrication well-filled pipeline, 2016 should prove $25 million project will provide 289 units and contracting services for the full range even more eventful. Some of the most of independent senior housing and is the of fencing systems for residential, com- significant happenings include: first new development in close proximity mercial and institutional projects. Some The Sale of SeaTac Office Center to the new light rail station and public of their projects include the Seahawks The Urban Renaissance Group and Iron plaza being constructed at S. 200th Street training facility, the 520 Bridge, the Point Partners have purchased the and 28th Avenue S. The developer, Kirkland Trail and several athletic facilities. SeaTac Office Center for $47.1 million. AVS Communities of Laguna Beach, The Class-A office complex sits directly California, has agreed to provide a public Sale of City-owned Hughes Property east of the airport and features three pedestrian access and construct a walk- for New Marriott Residence Inn The City closed the sale of the Hughes buildings totaling more than 550,000 way to connect International Boulevard Property at S. 196th Street and International square feet of commercial office and and 28th Avenue S. creating a more Boulevard for $4.2 million to Texas retail space. The strategy is to make a direct access to the station and plaza. Western International, a national hotel significant capital investment to accom- developer and operator. The new hotel modate the growth in demand for high The Acquisition of the will have 165 rooms and include a public quality, modern office space adjacent to Olympic Industrial Park This 93,000 square foot mixed-use access pathway leading to a new park the major West Coast gateway to the industrial/office property located at that will be developed on the 1.5 acres Pacific Rim and Western Europe. The S. 191st Street and Des Moines Memorial of the site retained in City ownership. companies plan a multi-million dollar Drive was acquired by Avenue 55, a Other projects that are in construction, Seattle-based development company permitted or actively in the develop- whose owner has a long and successful ment stage are several new hotels track record for the redevelopment and including a Hyatt Place, Aloft, Hilton positioning of real estate assets. Garden Inn, and Widmark by Wyndam.
3 Construction Update Florendo Cabudol, Project Manager, at 973.4740, or see our webpage at www.CityofSeaTac.com/28th-24th.
37th/40th Avenue S. Sidewalk Project Construction is underway on the 37th/40th Avenue S. Sidewalk project. This project will construct sidewalks on both sides of 37th Avenue S. from S. 166th Street to S. 172nd Street, and on 40th Avenue S. from S. 166th Street to S. 170th Street. Connecting 28th/24th Avenue S. Please contact Toli Khlevnoy, Civil Engineer, at 973.4736, The “Connecting 28th/24th Avenue S.” project is progressing [email protected] for project information, or at toward award of the construction contract and start of www.CityofSeaTac.com/37th-40th. construction in June. The Connecting 28th/24th Avenue S. project will construct a new principal arterial road between S. 200th and S. 208th Streets and connect 26th Avenue S. to 24th Avenue S. This project completes the north-south corridor from S. 188th Street to S. 216th Street. The new road will include four general purpose lanes, turn pockets, and a shared use path along both sides. The project also builds a new bridge and tunnel structures that will accommodate the future State Route 509 highway with minimal impact to the 28th/24th Avenue S. corridor.
The completed corridor will improve access and circulation 32nd Avenue S. Sidewalk Project for the new Angle Lake light rail station at S. 200th Street and The City’s seventh Neighborhood Sidewalk Project is under 28th Avenue S. and help ease congestion along International design with construction scheduled for this summer. This project Boulevard. The new road will also provide access to approxi- will add sidewalks to both sides of 32nd Avenue S., from mately 200 acres for redevelopment and potential new jobs S. 188th Street to S. 192nd Street. Please contact Toli Khlevnoy, to the area. The road is anticipated to be open in late spring Civil Engineer, at 973.4736, [email protected] for 2017. For additional project information, please contact additional project information.
US PASSPORT US PASSPORT BOTH Passport News (Book & Card) BOOK FEES CARD FEES Passport applications are accepted at City Hall 1st Time Applicants on Wednesday and Thursday only, from Age* Adults Minors Adults Minors Adults Minors 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Passport (please arrive by 3:45 to allow for processing Services $110.00 $80.00 $30.00 $15.00 $140.00 $95.00 time). The current processing time for passports Fee is 6 weeks. The City accepts personal checks or City of $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 money orders only for passport fees. Passport SeaTac Fee fees are non-refundable. Total $135.00 $105.00 $55.00 $40.00 $165.00 $120.00
Need a Passport in a Hurry? * Adults 16+, Minors Under 16 If you will be traveling within two weeks, it is recommended that you schedule an appointment at the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency in downtown Seattle. To schedule an appointment, please call the National Passport Information Center at 877.487.2778. Please note the $60 expedite fee is required for each application submitted in person at a Passport Agency or Center.
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Development Progress May is Building Safety Month at Angle Lake Station Building Safety Month is celebrated worldwide during the month of May to help individuals, Sound Transit’s extension of light rail from the Airport Station to the families and businesses understand what it Angle Lake Station on S. 200th Street is scheduled to begin service in takes to create safe and sustainable structures. mid to late 2016. Currently under construction in SeaTac, are three The campaign reinforces the need for adoption Sound Transit Projects, the Guideway and Station, the Parking Garage, of modern, model building codes, a strong and the S. 200th Area Road Improvements. A fourth project, I-5/Military and efficient system of code enforcement and Road Improvements, will be beginning this April. a well-trained, professional workforce to maintain The Guideway and Station project has finished all significant concrete the system. pours and completed all surface treatments. The commissioning of The campaign is presented by the International the train and the replacement of the traffic signals at S. 188th Street Code Council and its 57,000 members worldwide and S. 192nd Street intersections are in progress. Future improvements along with a diverse partnership of professionals on this project include the restoration of 28th Avenue S. and the from the building construction, design and safety completion of the north and south sides of Angle Lake Station. community. Corporations, government agencies, The Parking Garage project has completed all concrete pours and professional associations, nonprofits and more is beginning the installation of façade tubing, the photovoltaic (PV) come together to support Building Safety Month panels (solar panels that contain solar cells). Also beginning in April is because they understand the need for safe and the construction of the elevator and the restoration of 26th Avenue S. sustainable structures where we live, work and play. This restoration is expected to be completed by the end of June and will include the site, plantings and the installation of the plaza pavers. Grill Safety Tips Part of having a safe building The I-5/Military Road Improvement will begin in April. It will include environment involves what we intersection improvements, a new signal system, increasing the ramp do in and around the building length, grading, paving and landscaping. Completion for these items environment. With the summer is scheduled for April 2017. season just around the corner, many families will be breaking The S. 200th Area Road Improvements project has finished maintaining out the barbecue grills, and it is a full road closure of S. 200th Street at Des Moines Creek. The placement important to remember some of the final lift of asphalt on S. 200th St. and 28th Avenue S. as well as simple safety tips that will help protect the installation and upgrades of traffic signals and traffic control devices your homes, property and others around you. has begun. Looking to the future the final striping of roadways, construc- tion of crosswalks and the installation of all plantings are scheduled for • Place the barbeque grill away from siding, completion in June. deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. City Staff continue to provide proactive responses to help resolve unforeseen issues and participate in a wide variety of meetings to • Never use grills in a garage, porch or enclosed resolve issues at the first opportunity. The City continues to help this area that could trap carbon monoxide. project stay on schedule so it will begin service in mid to late 2016. • Never grill on top of anything that can catch on fire. Current construction alerts for the above projects can be found in the following methods: • When grilling, have a fire extinguisher, a garden hose or a bucket of water close by in case of a fire. • City website at: www.ci.seatac.wa.us, on the main page under • Keep children away from fires and grills. Latest News. Establish a safety zone around the grill and • Sound Transit’s website at: www.soundtransit.org/Projects-and-Plans/ instruct the children to remain outside of the South-200th-Link-Extension. Once there, click on “Get involved” zone. A chalk line works great for this purpose. then click “Latest update.” • Never leave the grill unattended. • Sound Transit also has a 24-Hour construction hotline: 1.888.298.2395
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NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AT and he has been active with commu- residents who meet all requirements. RIVERTON HEIGHTS UPDATE nity organizations. The City thanks Please visit our website at A new 2 acre park will be constructed Kit for his many years of service and www.ci.seatac.wa.us or call the at the Riverton Heights site (former wishes him good luck in his retirement. Parks and Recreation Department site of Riverton Heights Elementary Assistant Parks & Recreation Director at 973.4680. school). We are currently in the design Lawrence Ellis will serve as Acting SAVE THE DATE phase of the project and we anticipate Parks & Recreation Director until the Celebration and Fireworks construction will be in early 2017. position is permanently filled. at Angle Lake Park Please refer to our web-site this spring Monday, July 4 for a scheduled public meeting to receive input from the community. Music in the Park This project is fully funded by the Fridays, June 24, July 8, 15 & 29 King County Community Development Theatre in the Park Block Grant. For more information, Friday, July 22 please contact Lawrence Ellis, Touch-A-Truck Acting Parks and Recreation Director Saturday, August 13 at 973.4681. FREE TICKETS TO FOND FAREWELL WOODLAND PARK ZOO After 20 years of YOUTH ART WINNERS The Parks and Recreation Department service, long time Zenin Hossain has become associated with the City Parks & Recreation “Riverine People” of Seattle Woodland Park Community Director, Kit Ledbetter Access Program, where Jaelyn King retired on February 1. they provide free tickets “Untitled” Kit was hired in to low income communi- September 1995 and John Smith ties. Complimentary has been instrumental in the growth “Power of Nature” tickets are now available of the Parks and Recreation Department. at the SeaTac Community SUMMER PROGRAMS His accomplishments during his tenure Center, while supplies as Director have included the renova- Summer is fast approaching and we last. The limit is 4 tickets tion of Angle Lake Park, the addition anticipate our camps and programs per household. For more of the senior wing at the SeaTac will fill up quick. Contact the Parks and information, please contact Community Center, the installation Recreation Department soon to plan a the SeaTac Community of the synthetic turf sport fields and fun-filled summer for your child or Center at 973.4685. playground at Valley Ridge Park, teen. Scholarships are available for
Vehicle Theft Prevention Vehicle thefts occur daily in our city. Locking your car doors anti-theft features or victims of auto theft who reside or work and windows, and having a steering wheel locking device are within the City of SeaTac may purchase The Club® between effective auto theft deterrents. 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, at the discounted price of $14.02 for the car model and $15.66 for the truck/ In an effort to help our community combat vehicle theft, the SUV model. To purchase a device, please bring proof of SeaTac Police Department is offering the auto theft deterrent residency and/or your police case number to the City of device known as The Club® to the public. Current residents SeaTac Police Department. Payment will be made to the who own older model vehicles that have no significant SeaTac’s Finance Department.
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It’s Spring Cleaning Time! Spring is here, one of the busiest times service with Recology CleanScapes, • Sweep your concrete and asphalt of year for the City’s Code Compliance you can self-haul yard debris to the walking and parking surfaces. program. You can help both your Bow Lake Transfer station. Contact the Make sure your walking surfaces neighborhood and us by cleaning transfer station at 477.4466 for fees are free from slip hazards. up your yard from the wet and windy and restrictions. • Get rid of those old appliances at the winter. Below are some tips to help • Prune plants and trees – remove Spring Recycling Collection Event get your yard into shape. decayed or fallen branches. Cut back on April 23 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Remove and properly dispose of all overgrown vegetation. at the Tyee Educational Complex litter, trash and debris including leaves, • If your property has low hanging (see information on page 8). dead plants and trash that may have branches over the street or sidewalk, With your help, SeaTac will be a safe, blown onto your property. If you don’t trim them back to allow safe pedes- clean and healthy community that we already subscribe to curbside garbage trian passage and so vehicle drivers can all be proud of. can clearly see at street intersections.
Preparing for Summer Fire Season Step outside your house today and some common but dangerous condi- • Prepare a “go kit” of important you’re likely to see gray skies, feel a chill tions. Strategies for making your home papers, mementos, and any other in the air, and you’ll probably get wet. fire safe can include: items you “can’t live without”. While this is a typical spring day in the • Removing leaves and other debris • Know how to shut off natural gas, Puget Sound, recent summer seasons from roofs and gutters, propane, or home fuel supplies if have evidenced a change in our mid- • Keeping items that can readily burn asked to leave your house. year climate that is producing warmer away from structures. Piles of wood, Also consider the following precautions and drier summers. Our mountain snow overgrown vegetation, wooden lawn when the local fire danger is high or you packs are down, lowland forests are furniture, barbeque grills and tarps suspect an evacuation may be imminent; drying out more quickly, and draught is are some of the things that should a condition no longer restricted to the • Keep family and pets close at hand be kept 30 - 100 feet away from any east side of our state. where they can be quickly located house, garage or shed. if necessary. As a result, urban wildfires have become • When changing the landscape around • Park your vehicle so that it’s pointed a new issue for us to think about. Last your home, consider using fire- toward an avenue of escape. year saw unprecedented wildfire activity resistant shrubs or trees. Also keep • Close all windows, vents, chimney on the west side of the State. Fires that established landscape pruned back dampers or other openings to started small and without notice would so as to avoid contact with structures. often grow quickly and spread erratically, the outside. • Keep a ladder, garden hose, and fire their frequency and ferocity challenged • Monitor radio and television extinguisher readily available outside the efforts of our firefighters. Not surpris- resources for emergency notifica- the house. ingly, residents were often unprepared tions or instructions. to react to this emerging danger, making Getting your house prepared doesn’t Protecting your property from the for a number of very risky situations. stop at the doorstep. Consider the dangers of outdoor fires is a simple following steps to prepare your family process if started early. More informa- It’s hard to believe right now but should you have to leave your home tion is available at www.firewise.org weather forecasters tell us that the during a fire, earthquake, or other or by contacting the SeaTac Office coming summer is likely to be another community emergency; dry one. For that reason, we are asking of Emergency Management. Prepare residents to reduce the risk of fire • Plan where your family will reunite now and enjoy a safe summer! outside their homes by addressing following an evacuation.
7 2016 Waste Reduction & Recycling Programs SeaTac is dedicated to reducing waste, encouraging recycling, and promoting reuse.
SPECIAL RECYCLING RAIN BARREL SALE and less than 8 feet long). Yard waste COLLECTION EVENT SeaTac Residents Only must be separated from garbage. They will not accept; dirt or sod, plastic Yard Debris is NOT accepted. Saturday, April 23, 9:00 AM – Noon of any kind or food scraps. No hazard- Saturday, April 23 or until sold out. There is a LIMITED ous or dangerous waste. The maximum 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM amount of rain barrels available for sale. combined vehicle and trailer length $25 each cash only, limit two (2) Tyee Educational Complex Parking limit is 40 feet. Lot, 4424 S. 188th Street per customer. In addition to the Bow Lake Transfer Cash only when fees apply. Residents Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot, Station, yard debris drop off options pay the vendors directly. 4424 S. 188th Street and pickup services may be found at For more information, please contact Recycle appliances (appliances King County’s Solid Waste Division’s Resource Conservation/Neighborhood containing CFCs, such as refrigerators ‘What do I do with…?’ website at Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at and freezers, are $20 per unit), scrap http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ 973.4763. metal, tires, oil and transmission fluid wdidw/. (Do not mix fluids. No gas or brake The Spring Special Recycling Event fluid accepted.), batteries, electronics, is produced in partnership with reusable household goods, EPS Washington State Department of TO REPORT A SPILL – Styrofoam, and more! Some restric- Ecology, King County Solid Waste CALL THE SPILL HOTLINE tions and fees apply, and vendors at Division, the Local Hazardous Waste The City of SeaTac the event reserve the right to reject Management Program in King County has established a any items that do not meet their and the City of SeaTac. Spill Hotline for requirements. This event is for residen- residents and businesses tial quantities; no commercial loads to report spills or water allowed. Remove all fluids or liquids quality issues. from items, no car bodies, and no items with chemicals. Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM call 973.4770 Fluorescent bulbs and tubes will NOT be accepted at the event. After hours/weekends/holidays: You may take these to the Bow Lake King County 24-hour dispatch at 296.8100 Transfer Station, 18800 Orillia Road S, SELF-HAULING OF Tukwila (call 477.4466 for hours and YARD DEBRIS **If spill is hazardous – also call 911** any restrictions). SeaTac residents who do not subscribe Styrofoam must be clean, dry and to curbside garbage service with WHAT TO REPORT? Recology CleanScapes have an option free of any plastic film. NO foam Clearly indicate: sheeting, cardboard, hard plastics, to self-haul their yard debris to the 1. Your name, the date, time, screws or metals. Packing peanuts Bow Lake Transfer Station – please and location. must be bagged or boxed. Dirty note that fees apply. For fees and and wet EPS will not be accepted. restrictions please contact the company. 2. The type of material and size of spill/ No food containers will be accepted. discharge. If material is not known, Bow Lake Transfer Station – Tukwila identify with indicators (i.e. odors, (18800 Orillia Road S.) 296.4466 FREE – Confidential material shred- colors, vegetation, staining, etc.) ding. Staples and paper clips do not The Bow Lake Transfer Station now 3. Contact information of the need to be removed from documents. accepts yard waste for recycling; responsible party (if known). Limited to three boxes per vehicle. drop-off only. Includes leaves, grass clippings, weeds, brush and branches If possible, wait for first responders (must be 4 inches in diameter or less, to arrive.
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The City of SeaTac Curb Marker Program Volunteer 2016 Earth Week Events Opportunities Available The City of SeaTac will hold Every time we have a heavy rain it washes all the pollutants left several coordinated events in on our roads and in our yards down our local storm drains. recognition of Earth Week. As the rainwater flows along the streets it collects oil drippings from our cars, along with excess fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides ARBOR DAY EVENT and animal droppings from our lawns, and continues to flow Wednesday, April 20 into the storm drains traveling directly to the nearest stream or 10:00 AM lake. These non-point source pollutants can severely degrade A tree planting event will take water quality and damage wildlife habitat in our local waterways. place at North SeaTac Park, It is a very common misconception that stormwater is treated Des Moines Memorial Drive before it reaches streams and lakes. and S. 136th Street. The City’s Public Works Department has developed a Storm CITY RECYCLING COLLECTION EVENT Drain Curb Marker program designed to increase public awareness that all city storm drains flow into our wetlands, Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot, 4424 S. 188th Street streams, lakes and/or the Puget Sound with little to no treat- Saturday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ment. Through this program, youth groups and other special Please see the 2016 Waste Reduction & Recycling Programs interest groups volunteer to glue colorful four inch plastic page in this issue for more information. markers to curbs, sidewalks or roads adjacent to catch basins in residential neighborhoods. Installing these curb markers ANNUAL COMMUNITY LITTER CLEANUP EVENT reminds people that storm drains are for rainwater only. Saturday, April 23, 9:00 - 11:30 AM Volunteers needed! Curb markers are easy to install and are available to volunteer groups from May 1 - October 31. You can help protect our Individuals/groups/businesses are encouraged to ‘Step Up natural waterways by volunteering for this great community for SeaTac’ and help in this city-wide litter cleanup event and stewardship program! For more information contact Resource be part of enhancing our community. Volunteers will gather Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at the Tyee Educational Parking Lot at the area labeled at 973.4763 or by email at [email protected]. Community Litter Cleanup and be assigned to a team. Each team will be given gloves, garbage bags, trash pickers and safety vests. Volunteers will be dispatched to areas Planning a Car Wash Fund Raiser? of the city to clean up and By checking out a FREE fish friendly Car Wash Kit from bag trash. Event ends at the City, fund-raising groups can help keep harmful soaps 11:30 AM. Team captains will and toxic metals from running into return city equipment. City the Puget Sound. Or consider a trucks will pick up trash bags professional car wash organization during and after the event. (i.e. PSCWA or Brown Bear) charity Help keep SeaTac beautiful! ticket program for your fund raising event. Call Resource Conservation/ For more information, or to sign up individually or as a team, Neighborhood Programs please contact Resource Conservation/Neighborhood Coordinator Trudy Olson at Programs Coordinator Trudy Olson at 973.4763. 973.4763 for more information or to reserve a FREE car wash PARK CLEANUP EVENT kit. For more information regarding the problems facing the Puget Sound, along with workable solutions that we can Neighbors Without Borders Action Committee Cleanup Event adopt into our everyday actions to reduce our pollution of Saturday, April 23, 9:00 AM - Noon the waters, visit www.pugetsoundstartshere.org.
9 Library Corner CHILDREN & FAMILIES Drop-in to Learn about eBooks Family Story Times Fridays at 3:00 PM, April 29 & May 27 Get started with KCLS eBooks! Mondays at 7:00 PM Bring your eReader, tablet, phone or Thursdays at 10:00 AM ADULTS just your questions. All ages welcome, ages 5 and younger Citizenship Application Assistance with adult. Third Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM Citizenship Preparation Classes Stories, rhymes, song and dance! Trained staff from Refugee Women’s Wednesdays at 10:00 AM Alliance provide hands-on assistance Learn how to become a United States Study Zone filling out N400 Citizenship Application Citizen. Study for the naturalization test, Monday – Thursday at 6:00 PM and other forms. including civics questions, reading and Grades K-12. writing English and practicing your Valley View Library Book Club Drop in for free homework help from interview skills. trained volunteer tutors. Last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM Classes are free, join anytime! Join the Valley View Library’s monthly Tween Book Group book group for lively literature discus- Talk Time Classes Fridays at 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM sion. All welcome! Wednesdays at 1:00 PM April 15 & May 13 April: American Gods by Neil Gaiman Practice speaking English with other Ages 9-13 May: The Litigators by John Grisham English language learners. Learn about Do you like to read? Let’s talk about June: Guernsey Literary and Potato American culture and meet people books! Drop in for conversation, Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer from around the world. Classes are free, book-related activities and snacks! & Annie Barrows join anytime!
Neighborhood Grant Program The City of SeaTac’s 2016 Neighborhood Grant Program (2:1 match). For every dollar requested through the grant is now accepting applications through May 15. Decisions fund, two dollars of match must be provided by the applicant on grant awards are currently scheduled for June. group. Applicant group portion of the grant are typically volunteer labor, donated materials, supplies and/or profes- SeaTac is committed to promoting and sustaining an sional services. environment that is responsive to resident involvement. The purpose of the program is to encourage the formation Examples of projects include: neighborhood identity (signage, of neighborhoods that work together for neighborhood kiosks), community gardens, play areas, neighborhood events identity through collaborative projects. It is the goal of the (Block Watch, Map Your Neighborhood), public amenity Neighborhood Grant Program to build viable partnerships (benches, sculpture), neighborhood clean-up, youth projects, between the City and its residents. secure mailboxes, artwork/neighborhood beautification, or other similar improvements. Total grant funds available for the overall 2016 Neighborhood Grant Program equal $5,000. Only qualified applications will ✔ Projects must meet the program requirements. be considered. Awarded projects will be determined by the ✔ 2016 program is limited to $5,000. amount of qualified applications the City receives and is For information and application please contact Resource limited to how many projects can be accommodated within Conservation/Neighborhood Programs Coordinator Trudy the $5,000 program budget. Olson at 973.4763. Applications are also available on the The 2016 Neighborhood Grant Program projects require a City’s website under the Public Works Department’s web page 2 (neighborhood) to 1 (City) match for City funds awarded at www.CityofSeaTac.com/neighborhoodgrantprogram.
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Housing Repair Assistance Program This City of SeaTac program provides free health and safety minor home repairs to owner-occupied homes within the City limits and the household income is less than the Maximum Annual Income listed below.
Services provided include: • Electrical – faulty lights, switches, plugs, circuits or exhaust fans. • Plumbing – faulty toilets, clogged drains, leaking faucets, faulty water heaters. • Disability Aids – installation of grab bars, hand rails, hand held showerheads, Good Neighbor access ramps and application of non skid surfaces. Recognition Program • Safety – installation of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms & locksets. Do you have a neighbor who goes • Other – faulty furnaces, faulty gutters and roof leaks, broken window “above and beyond” by making glass panes. exceptional contributions to improving How do I qualify for these free services? the life of those on your street, in your 1) Live within the SeaTac City limits and be an owner/occupant for at least one neighborhood or for the community? year with no intention to sell in the next 12 months. The City of SeaTac’s Good Neighbor 2) Complete the application process. Recognition Program gives you the 3) Have a household income below those listed below: opportunity to acknowledge other individuals for their acts of goodness 2015 HUD INCOME GUIDELINES – KING COUNTY and call attention in a positive way to Median Family Income = $89,600 / Effective March 6, 2015 the benefits of being a good neighbor. Community members may submit an Family 30% Median 50% Median 80% Median individual, business, or organization to Size Extremely Low-Income Low-Income Moderate Income be recognized by filing out the Good 1 $18,850 $31,400 $46,100 Neighbor Recognition form. 2 $21,550 $35,850 $52,650 The 2016 Good Neighbor Recognition 3 $24,250 $40,350 $59,250 Program is restricted to actions for 4 $26,900 $44,800 $65,800 July 2015 through August 2016. The recognition program will post 5 $29,100 $48,400 $71,100 all 2016 Good Neighbors on the City 6 $32,570 $52,000 $76,350 website and report any new additions 7 $36,730 $55,600 $81,600 to the list in the SeaTac Report. All 2016 Good Neighbors will receive 8 $40,890 $59,150 $86,900 a Certificate of Recognition.
How do I apply? Submission guidelines, forms and To apply for this program please follow these directions: instructions are available at City Hall and the SeaTac Community Center; • Contact the Human Services office at 973.4815, or email your questions to you can also find them online at [email protected]. www.CityofSeaTac.com/goodneighbor. • Complete the application forms and mail them with the supporting financial Contact Resource Conservation/ documentation to the Human Services office at: Neighborhood Programs Coordinator City of SeaTac Human Services Trudy Olson at [email protected] 4800 S. 188th Street or 973.4763 for more information. SeaTac, WA 98188
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New Public Works Director City Directory William “Will” Appleton started as the City’s new Public Works Area Code 206 Director in February. Will comes to us from 12 years at the City of City of SeaTac Garbage Federal Way where he served in roles as Deputy Public Works 973.4800 and Recycling 973.4763 Director, Surface Water Manager and Development Services TDD Phone Manager. Will’s prior experience includes private sector roles in 973.4808 Human Resources project management and construction engineering as well as five Fax 973.4809 973.4650 years working for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Will holds a City Clerk Human Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and is a 973.4660 Services licensed Professional Engineer in Washington and California. William Appleton 973.4815 City Council 973.4800 Job Line 973.4655 City Manager 973.4820 Municipal Retirement of Captain Louie and CSO Kruger Court Captain Annette Louie and Community Code 973.4610 Compliance Service Officer (CSO) Eloise Kruger 973.4567 Community have announced their retirement from & Economic Facilities, Parks Development the King County Sheriff’s Office, SeaTac and Public Works 973-4750 Police Department. Although their Maintenance Facility Police shared retirement date (April 1) was 973.4770 Non-emergency not planned, it does add a note of fun 296.3311 Finance to the preparations. Department Police 973.4880 Department Captain Louie has served the KCSO 973.4900 Inspection Line since 1979 and the SeaTac Police 973.4764 Public Works Captain Annette Louie (on left) and Community 973.4720 Department since 2004. CSO Kruger Fire Service Officer (CSO) Eloise Kruger has served the KCSO since 1988 and Department SeaTac 253.856.4300 Community the SeaTac Police Department since 1998. Both have served with distinction and will Center be greatly missed. Emergency 973.4680 Management 253.856.4565
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