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Seattle City Council protects most vulnerable low-income utility customers

Today the Council unanimously passed Resolution 31311, confirming that Seattle City Light may extend residential rate assistance to low income customers residing in the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) and King County Housing Authority (KCHA), if they are not receiving other assistance with their electric utility bills. Residents in these facilities were previously ineligible to receive rate assistance from City Light.

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Seattle City Council votes to add $3 million for city street improvements

Today, the Seattle City Council confirmed its commitment to Seattleites by passing Council Bill 117207authorizing the Seattle Department of Transportation to spend $3 million from the sale of the Rubble Yard to fund road repairs. The funds will provide a 33 percent boost in 2011 street repair funding and prevent the elimination of 21 positions in the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT).

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Statement by Councilmember Tim Burgess on passage of Council’s resolution on extended alcohol service hours

The Seattle City Council unanimously passed Resolution 31318 this afternoon calling for a collaborative process to explore extending alcohol service hours. Councilmember Tim Burgess, Chair of the Council's Public Safety and Education Committee, issued the following statement after the vote:

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Seattle City Council President Richard Conlin statement on failed recall attempt

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution today supporting a petition to the Washington State Liquor Control Board (LCB) to allow for the creation of extended hours service areas within local jurisdictions. This effort was proposed by Mayor Mike McGinn as part of Seattle's comprehensive Nightlife Initiative, which aims to maintain public safety and provide businesses with greater flexibility to adapt to the market demands of residents and visitors.

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Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen presents legislation to protect character structures on Capitol Hill

Today Councilmember Tom Rasmussen announced introduction of legislation that will establish a Transfer of Development Potential (TDP) program within the Pike/Pine neighborhood of Capitol Hill. The legislation will provide an additional incentive to maintain the neighborhood’s unique “character structures” (buildings that are at least 75 years old).

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Seattle City Council approves street vending legislation

The Seattle City Council today unanimously approved Council Bill 117225 and related Resolution 31307, supporting the Council's intent to foster a safe and lively food-vending culture in Seattle. The approved legislation provides policy guidance and direction to the Executive Department regarding a transparent and efficient permitting process, adequate enforcement and on-going monitoring and evaluation of program implementation and impacts.

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Seattle Transportation Benefit District Governing Board meetings scheduled to consider CTAC-III recommendation

The Seattle City Council, acting in its capacity as the Seattle Transportation Benefit District (STBD) Governing Board, will convene following the regular City Council meeting on Monday, July 18 (approximately 2:30 p.m. or immediately following the 2 p.m. Full Council meeting).