This ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan establishes the City of Tukwila’s ongoing commitment as an all-inclusive community to providing equal access for all, including those with disabilities. Public comments and suggestions about the plan will be accepted now through 5:00 p.m. March 31, 2017.
City of Tukwila News
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.
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 City of Tukwila Fall Cleanup Event takes place on Saturday, October 15th
In partnership with Waste Management, the City of Tukwila’s Cleanup Event allows residents to drop off hard to dispose of items such as electronic waste, scrap metal, large appliances, furniture, cardboard boxes and yard waste.
City deploys radar feedback signs as part of the Speed Reduction In Neighborhoods of Tukwila program (SPRINT)
As part of the Speed Reduction In Neighborhoods of Tukwila program (SPRINT), the City of Tukwila will be installing radar feedback signs and performing traffic studies in neighborhoods throughout the city. Last month these devices were deployed on South 160th at 46th Ave. South and preliminary information is being collected currently.
South 119th Pedestrian Bridge to be Closed for Repairs
The City of Tukwila, along with the support from King County maintenance crews, will be correcting some deficiencies on the South 119th Pedestrian Bridge over the Duwamish River from September 19 to October 5.
Proposed new standards for drainage review and the design of development projects
The City of Tukwila is updating its development codes relating to drainage review and the design of development projects. The updated standards and procedures will be applicable city-wide. The overall objective of the code update is to control pollution from potentially pollution generating activities.
Surface Water Low Impact Development Open House on August 10, 2016
Low Impact Development is coming! To meet State and Federal Law, the City of Tukwila is required to incorporate Low Impact Development (LID) “as the preferred method” of stormwater
management for all new development and redevelopment within the City by December 31, 2016.
Join us this weekend for a Public Safety Plan Open House!
The City has a proposal to invest in much-needed public safety facilities and equipment, including fire stations, fire trucks and other lifesaving equipment; a justice center to house the Tukwila Police Department and Municipal Court; and modern Public Works shops. We want your feedback and input! Please join us at one or all of these open houses and learn more about this effort from Tukwila firefighters, police officers and other City staff.
A new way to report an issue to the City
See a pothole on a street that needs attention? Was garbage dumped on your street? Did a street sign get tagged with graf fiti? You can now report any issue to the City 24 hours a day us ing a new mobile app and web-based reporting program