Congratulations to Protime Sports, who were awarded “Business Recycler of the Year” for 2016 at the City Council Meeting on January 23!
City of Tukwila News
GovQA Public Records Software Allows Easier, Faster Access to Police Public Records
In an effort to enhance transparency for the public, Tukwila PD will activate its recently purchased GovQA software on Tukwila PD website on 12/27/2016. The software will help Tukwila PD track records requests across multiple departments, standardize records processing and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
Tukwila Finance Department to revise opening time schedule
Beginning in January, the Finance Department will open to the public on Thursdays at 10:30am. Pushing back the opening time one day a week will provide two hours of dedicated time for staff training and collaboration opportunities.
Notice of Intent to appoint the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee
The Tukwila City Council is currently seeking five representatives to serve on the Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee. Its purpose is to independently represent taxpayers concerning the City’s expenditures relating to the bond, by reviewing the allocation of bond proceeds and progress on achieving the purposes of the Proposition.
South King County Transportation Options small grant application now available
A small grant application is available beginning Dec. 1st, to be submitted on or before January 20th, for small capital projects that encourage active transportation (bicycling or walking) or transit use to contribute to the reduction of air pollution, traffic congestion, and fuel consumption in South King County.
Were you impacted by the early closure of the Fall Cleanup Event last weekend?
We’re working with Waste Management to make up for the premature closure of the Fall Cleanup Event. If you were impacted by this early closure, send an email to Bob Giberson, Public Works Director with your address and type of items you had planned to drop off. Tukwila and Waste Management apologize for this inconvenience.
The Fall/Winter 2016 Hazelnut Newsletter is now available
View the Fall/Winter 2016 Hazelnut Newsletter
Funding is now available for the Parallel Human Services Application Process
The Cities of Federal Way, Kent and Tukwila are working collectively to make funding available to small organizations that specialize in serving under-served, under-represented, and/or under resourced populations. A total of $50,000 has been set aside by the Cities for addressing or supporting a human services need or priority recognized by the city’s human services board or commission.
Join Rebuilding Together Seattle for a day of free home repair trainings on October 22
Learn basic home repairs and interior design skills to improve the health and safety of your home and provide assistance to your neighbors!
Discover the wonderful world of STEM at the Museum of Flight’s Exploration Expo on October 16
Discover the wonderful world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at the Museum of Flight’s Exploration Expo. From fantastic Flying Gizmos to radical robots to revolutionary rocketry and more, the Museum has a variety of innovative education programs for explorers of all ages.