PDF copies of the original signed documents are available in the database records linked below: Ord. 123714 C.B. 117258 AN ORDINANCE establishing a Seattle Tourism Business Improvement Area; levying special assessments upon hotel businesses within the area; providing for the deposit of revenues in a special account and expenditures therefrom; providing for collection of and penalties for delinquencies; providing [...]
Month: October 2011
My message to #Occupy Seattle
This week I posted a question on Facebook, asking people what the latest protest was that they’d attended. I heard about the May Day March, the Rally for Sanity, and Occupy Wall Street. But unsurprisingly, the protest on everyone’s mind right now is #Occupy Seattle. I’ve had requests to comment on #Occupy from Facebook friends [...]
City Inside/Out: October Council Edition
Video
Councilmembers Nick Licata and Bruce Harrell along with Council President Richard Conlin sit down with host Brian Callanan for a lively discussion of City issues.
Carbon Neutral Blog Post 14 – Council Adopts Carbon Neutral Goal, Workplan
On Monday, October 3, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved Resolution 31312, endorsing a path toward reducing Seattle's net greenhouse gas emissions level to zero by 2050. Section 1 of the resolution resolves that the "City adopts the following climate protection and adaptation goals:
Join Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark and Nick Licata at the Office of Economic Development’s City Business Casual networking event
News Release
Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark and Nick Licata will join other City and community representatives, business-savvy city staff, business owners and advocates for a night of introductions and idea-sharing. More details can be found on the City Business Casual webpage.
Dexter Ave N is Seattle’s newest ‘complete street’
Dexter Avenue North from the Fremont Bridge to downtown is a major commuting route for many in North Seattle, including myself. Recently completed road improvements make this Seattle’s newest ‘complete street,’ and these improvements will benefit everyone who uses Dexter for years to come, including those who travel by bus, car, bicycle or foot. Seattle [...]
Seattle City Council launches district energy system development
News Release
Today, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 31329, supporting the efforts of the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) to create a framework for a district energy system for the First Hill/Yesler Terrace area.
City and County Councilmembers encourage residents to attend this week’s SR 99 open house meetings
News Release
EVENT DATE: Monday, October 10, 2011
6 p.m. - open house
6:30 p.m. - remarks
Community technology projects receive $320,000 in grants
News Release
Earlier this week, the Seattle City Council approved $320,000 in matching funds to support 23 community technology projects across the City. The grants awarded will provide vital resources for youth and families, immigrants and refugees, seniors, people with disabilities, and job seekers...
Arts advocates and community leaders to meet to discuss Mayor’s proposed budget
News Release
Join Seattle City Councilmembers, the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs (OACA), the Seattle Arts Commission, Seattle Public Schools, ArtsEd Washington, 4Culture, and arts advocates for a round table discussion of the Mayor’s proposed 2012 budget and potential impacts on local arts funding and arts-related initiatives.