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Construction on the West (southbound) Sammamish River Bridge Replacement project is expected to begin the first week of March 2020 and will last through Fall 2022, pending any project changes or weather impacts. Once construction starts, traffic will be significantly affected. When driving through that area, please be prepared to allow additional time to reach your destination or plan for alternative routes. Later in 2020, traffic will be additionally impacted by construction on two voter-approved Walkways & Waterways projects: 68th Avenue NE Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements and Juanita Drive NE Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements. To learn more and to sign up for email updates, go to kenmoreconstruction.com.
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The City of Kenmore invites you to attend an open house to view updated design work for the Log Boom & Squires Landing waterfront projects. The meeting will take place at Kenmore City Hall on Wednesday, February 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a presentation at 7:00 p.m. This is your opportunity to view the design prior to submitting for final permits and beginning the construction bidding process for the two projects. Both projects were included in the City’s Walkways & Waterways voter-approved bond measure and will improve waterfront access to Lake Washington and the Sammamish River.
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The Kenmore City Council is joining elected officials throughout the Pacific Northwest in signing a pledge to support Earth Day Northwest 2020’s three pillars of sustainability: protect and preserve the natural environment; expect and commit to equity and inclusion; and ensure our built communities – cities and towns – are vibrant, livable and healthy. The pledge states that “real sustainability requires a healthy environment and a thriving community that are accessible and welcoming to all our residents. We are committed to being inclusive of all cultures, ethnicities, identities, beliefs and backgrounds working together.”
Summer is right around the corner and the City of Kenmore has partnered with Skyhawks Sports Academy and Skate Like A Girl again to run several summer camps for our kids. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Skate Like A Girl will hold full day skate camps at Jack V. Crawford Skate Court, 18120 68th Ave NE (behind City Hall) for two weeks between late July and late August. Skate Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization and they believe skateboarding is a tool to build confidence, resilience, and foster inclusive community. This camp is geared towards all children ages 5-12 at all level of abilities, from completely new to skateboarding to advanced.
Skyhawks Sports will offer sports camps from July through August at Rhododendron Park, 6910 NE 170th Street. Camps are for kids aged 2 - 12 and include sports such as soccer, flag football, basketball, golf, and baseball.
Questions? Contact Rita Moreno, Recreation Coordinator, (425) 398-8900, rmoreno@kenmorewa.gov
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King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Assessor John Wilson launched King County’s new online portal to allow people to apply for a reduction in their property taxes. Last year, the legislature expanded eligibility for the existing property tax exemption and deferral programs for low-income senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. And until today, citizens could only apply for these programs by filling out paper forms.
The change in the law lowers the disability rating qualification for the disabled veteran’s property tax exemption program from 100 percent to 80 percent. In addition, the legislature raised the income threshold for these programs, making thousands of more people eligible for help. King County Taxpayers who are 61 years or older, own their home, and have an annual income of $58,423 or less after certain medical or long term care expenses, may be eligible. The previous income threshold in King County was $40,000.
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The City offers a discount opportunity for low income seniors on the annual surface water service charge. If you are over 61 years of age, own and occupy your property, and meet the income requirements, you qualify for a full waiver of your Surface Water Management fee. 186 properties took advantage of this discount in 2019. To learn more, click the link below and see the 2020 information sheet.
A recent survey found that only 32% of the Kenmore community is aware of local water pollution. Stormwater and polluted runoff is the largest contributor of local and urban water pollution. Stormwater from the roads runs directly into our streams, the Sammamish River, and Lake Washington. This pollution degrades the water quality and can make it unsafe for humans and harm local wildlife like spawning salmon and herons.
Common pollutants in Kenmore include bacteria, heavy metals, pesticides, litter, oil, vehicle fluids, construction materials, and sediment. There are many ways to help reduce your impact on local water quality, but the most important thing to remember is “Only Rain Down the Drain!" Anything other than rainwater that enters the storm drain is pollution!
In mid-March homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. Your response matters! Your responses to the census are confidential and are not given to any other federal, state, or local agencies. From health clinics to fire departments to schools and even roads and highways: the census can shape these and many other aspects of your community.
The City of Kenmore has created a Kenmore Complete Count Committee to help all census blocks achieve a high response rate, including those that have been undercounted in the past. To get involved, please call 425-398-8900 x6191.
 February 15, Saturday – Coffee with Council 8:00 AM at the Hangar
February 17, Monday – City Offices Closed
February 26, Wednesday – Log Boom & Squires Landing Open House 6:30 PM at Kenmore City Hall
March 2, Monday – Coffee with Council 7:30 AM at the Hangar
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