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City of Tukwila News
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.
Department of Natural Resources bans campfires across the state
With the arrival this week of the most dangerous fire weather of the year, Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark is expanding the statewide burn ban effective noon today, Aug. 17 to prohibit all campfires on DNR-protected lands through Sept. 30, 2016.
Excessive heat warning in effect August 18-21
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for many areas in our region, including King County. This statement lets us know that very hot weather that can affect our health is expected starting Thursday afternoon through Sunday night.
Council Chat Rescheduled to August 27
Please note that the August Council Chat has been rescheduled from August 13 to August 27. Council Chat is an opportunity to meet with an individual Councilmember to discuss anything on your mind regarding the community. The August Council Chat will be a “walk and talk,” meeting at Bicentennial Park at 10:00 a.m.
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.
Finalist chosen for the permanent Fire Chief position
The City of Tukwila announced Jay Wittwer as the finalist for the City’s permanent Fire Chief position. His confirmation will be presented to the City Council on Monday, August 1. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm in the Tukwila City Council Chambers. If confirmed, he will be introduced to the Council at a subsequent meeting on August 8.
East Marginal Way will be closed between S. Norfolk and S. 87th on July 16 & 17 for Boeing’s 100th year anniversary celebration.
On July 16th and 17th, Boeing will be celebrating the company’s 100th year anniversary at the Museum of Flight in Tukwila. The event will likely draw up to 150,000 current and former Boeing employees; their families; and guests. As part of the celebration, East Marginal Way will be closed between S. Norfolk and S. 87th.
Help Tukwila celebrate National Night Out Against Crime on August 2, 2016
Tuesday, August 2nd is of National Night Out Against Crime! This is a night for America to stand together and promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer nation. On NNO, we invite neighborhoods citywide to join us and “give crime a going away party”.
Pro/Con committee members needed for potential public safety bond
As a part of the overall Public Safety Plan, the City of Tukwila is considering placing a 20-year voter approved bond on the November 8, 2016 general election ballot to support the needs of our first responders. Should the City Council decide to put this before the voters this fall, the City of Tukwila must forward names of individuals interested in being on the pro and con committees to provide statements in favor or in opposition to the ballot measure for the voters’ pamphlet.