Public Safety Plan Archive

This page is for information on the Public Safety Plan developed prior to the implementation phase. Please visit the Public Safety Plan page for current information.

The City has developed a proposed Public Safety Plan to address the needs of Tukwila’s first responders.   The proposal under consideration prioritizes fully funding fire, police and other first responders by investing in safe, modern facilities, as well as fire apparatus and equipment.   This includes replacing the City’s three seismically-deficient fire stations, guaranteed funding for fire apparatus and equipment, building a Justice Center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court, and replacing the City’s Public Works Shops.

The City proposes to make these investments with a mix of City General Fund, Enterprise Funds and a potential voter-approved bond.   The average cost to a homeowner with a home valued at $250,000 would be under $10 a month – or $116 a year – over the 20 year life of the bond.   Tukwila’s residential community will pay for less than 20% of this investment in public safety, with commercial properties paying 80% of the costs associated with the bond.

On August 1, 2016, the City Council voted to put the Public Safety Bond on the November 8 ballot.   A fact sheet is available to answer any questions.

Document Library

• Public Safety Plan Fact Sheet

• March 22, 2016 Council Workshop Audio
• March 22, 2016 Council Workshop Presentation

• April 11, 2016 Council Workshop Presentation
• April 11, 2016 Council Workshop Audio

• July 25, 2016 Public Hearing Follow Up Presentation
  

• Detailed cost analysis of public safety facilities
• Detailed cost analysis and schedule for fire apparatus and equipment
• Service Level Impacts

Public Safety Plan Narrated Presentation

Impacts to Fire Services

• Impacts to fire services – F&S presentation

Impacts to Police Services

• Impacts to police services – F&S presentation

Impacts to Municipal Court Services

• Impacts to municipal court services – F&S presentation

Impacts to Public Works Services

• Impacts to public works services – F&S presentation

The City’s review processes around the Kent Regional Fire Authority and the Facilities Needs Assessment both significantly informed the Public Safety Plan.   Detailed information on both of these processes, including all of the documents associated with those efforts can be found on their respective web pages.