PDF copies of the signed legislation are available in the database records linked below: Ord. 124145 C.B. 117727 AN ORDINANCE related to the creation of the Office of the Community Police Commission within the Executive Department; amending Ordinance 124058 by establishing a budget control level, position authority and appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year; amending [...]
Month: April 2013
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2012 MFTE Annual Report Reveals Possible Negative General Fund Impact
We were told that there was no general fund impact resulting from the program because the tax reduction developers receive were actually offset with increased property taxes for all other property owners. Today we found out that this is not the whole story.
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Please comment on the first draft of DPR’s Parks Legacy Plan
Seattle Parks and Recreation wants public help in planning the future of Seattle’s parks, community centers and other facilities. The department has published a draft plan and would love to get your feedback on it. Read the Parks Legacy Plan here. You can email feedback to parkslegacy@seattle.gov. Quoting Acting Superintendent Christopher Williams, “Now it’s time to [...]
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Legislation approved March 18, 2013, and filed with the City Clerk
PDF copies of the signed legislation are available in the database records linked below: Ord. 124140 C.B. 117711 AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department (“City Light”), declaring certain real property rights surplus and no longer required for providing public utility service or other municipal purpose; authorizing the Superintendent of City Light to execute [...]
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SUSTAINABILITY TRAILBLAZER AND HUNGER FIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Recently I had the honor of receiving two awards from organizations that have long histories of thoughtful and careful work in their respective fields. In late March I was named as a “Sustainability Trailblazer” by the Seattle-based Sustainable Path Foundation. On April 5 I was given the “Hunger Fighter” award for 2013 by the Seattle [...]
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April Inside/Out: Council Edition
I was on this month’s Council Edition with colleagues Council President Sally Clark and Councilmember Nick Licata. We covered a wide range of topics, from the South Lake Union rezone to state transportation funding to pot to apodments. Whew!
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Protecting Seattle’s Waters
Nothing beats a field trip for understanding how this city’s infrastructure works. Thus, even though it was spitting rain under cloudy overcast skies last Thursday, my staff and I eagerly took a tour of a unique and amazing stormwater project.
On paper, it’s known as the Windermere Basin project.
In practice, it’s a super-sized undertaking, a 2.05 million gallon underground storage tank that’s under construction near Magnuson Park. The tank sinks several stories into the glacial till and is, literally, the size of a football field. When finished it will have state-of-the-art technology to keep heavy rainfall from flushing stormwater and wastewater into Lake Washington.
Previously, the basin area was protected by a … Continue Reading »
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My First Car2Go Experience: Wow!
I was in Washington D.C. last week for a quick discussion on early childhood education opportunities and to visit one of my daughters and granddaughter. The cherry blossoms weren't fully out yet, but I did get to use my Car2Go...
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Councilmember Godden announces adoption of “No Child Without Water” legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/8/2013
Councilmember Jean Godden
Councilmember Godden announces adoption of "No Child Without Water" legislation
No more water shut-offs to low-income homes with children
Seattle -- Seattle City Council today unanimously adopted the "No Child Without Water" legislation, expanding emergency bill payment assistance to prevent water shut-offs in low-income households with children.
Councilmember Godden's proposal provides an emergency assistance credit twice every 12 months for qualifying households containing a minor. This subsidy, costing an estimated $26,000 this year, will allow low-income households with minor children to avoid water shutoffs.
"This subsidy reflects Seattle's commitment to protecting the health and safety of those in need. We believe in offering a helping hand and making it possible to say that, in Seattle, there should be no child without water," said Councilmember Jean Godden, sponsor of the bill.
Under current law, a household eligible for the low-income Utility Discount Program (UDP) is eligible for an emergency assistance credit up to $340. Although a generous subsidy, it was insufficient for at least 68 low-income families with children.
Information about the Utility Discount Program is available here, or call 206-684-0268 to learn more.
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Action Summary, Monday 4/8/13
The following is a summation of Council actions at today’s 2 p.m. Full Council meeting No Absences. LIBRARIES, UTILITIES, AND CENTER COMMITTEE: 1. Council Bill 117749 (PDF Version) PASS (9 – 0) Expanding emergency bill payment assistance to help avoid water shut-off in low income households with minor children, and amending Seattle Municipal Code Section [...]