The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a federal law that provides $1.9 trillion to help the U.S. respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Kenmore will receive a total of $6.4 million in ARPA funds.
Direct cash assistance to low-income residents
Apply at KenmoreCares.org
The City of Kenmore has partnered with the Northshore Schools Foundation to assist with distributing $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) direct cash assistance to low-income residents. The website KenmoreCares.org is now accepting applications for residents who have a household income at or below 30% of the King County area median income (AMI) and have experienced negative economic impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The City of Kenmore is seeking feedback from the business community! Research collected from this survey will increase our understanding of the types of challenges businesses have faced during the pandemic and ensure our recovery assistance is designed to best meet the needs of our business community. Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ARPAbusiness
Opportunities to provide input on ARPA funds and how they could be spent in Kenmore are coming soon. Stay up to date at kenmorewa.gov/ARPA
Community Survey Responses
In July, we mailed postcards to every household in Kenmore inviting residents to participate in a survey on the Comprehensive Plan update. The purpose of the survey was to help us frame the future and develop a public participation program that will involve Kenmore residents in important discussions about land use and housing. 1,158 Kenmore residents responded to the survey. You can view a summary of the survey results on our website, including highlights of what we heard.
Let’s Talk About Housing
Beginning on September 21, the Planning Commission will consider “Missing Middle” housing as one way Kenmore can play a role in addressing the regional need to provide more starter homes and smaller dwellings besides apartments in larger apartment buildings. “Missing Middle” housing refers to housing that is more dense than neighborhoods with only detached single-family homes and less dense than mid-rise apartments—for example, duplexes, triplexes, and cottage housing. These housing types are rarely built today but were standard dwellings in the past. A good description of how this kind of housing supports providing housing affordable to those making middle incomes and also encourages more diversity in our community can be found here.
Hope to see you at the virtual Planning Commission meeting on September 21!
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To prepare for the impacts of climate change, the City is transitioning into Phase Two of the climate action planning process. The goal of this phase is to continue community engagement through the upcoming community-wide survey going live on September 22, 2021 as well as feedback from City Council to ensure that strategies and actions are tailored to the community, reflect local priorities and build upon existing efforts to help create a more resilient Kenmore. To date, the City has hosted a virtual community roundtable, conducted a community-wide survey, as well as interviews with City staff throughout the organization.
How to Get Involved Participate:
Community-wide survey | September 22 – October 17, 2021
Attend: Climate Action Plan Pop-up at the Hangar | September 25, 11am - 2pm
Volunteer: City Stream Clean Event at Wallace Swamp Creek | September 18, 10am - 12pm | To sign up, please visit: www.kenmorewa.gov/stewardship
Learn: Look out for the finalized Phase One engagement summary and other relevant documents at: www.kenmorewa.gov/CAP
 
As of August 25, crews finished setting the last two of 20 over-the-water bridge girders. It takes four girders to build one bridge span, and the five spans will serve as the horizontal support structures for the new West bridge. Span 2 – second from the boat launch – is the longest span at 140 feet. Due to its size and location, Span 2 had to be moved using two cranes and required a full shut down of the East bridge overnight.
Now that the girders are in place, crews can begin building the bridge deck, which includes placing rebar and pouring the concrete roadway surface. While the bridge was originally scheduled to open to traffic by the end of October, weather delays, Covid delays, and unexpected conditions encountered during removal of the 1930s foundation piers, have potentially pushed the bridge’s anticipated opening to the end of this year.
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Jack Crawford "Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore" Day October 16
The City of Kenmore will host its annual park beautification event, Jack V. Crawford "Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore" Day, on Saturday, October 16. The event will be from 9am – 12pm at Northshore Summit Park, 15744 62nd Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028. Volunteers are needed to help with mulching, removing invasive plants, and picking up trash. Please bring your own work gloves. Tools, drinks, and snacks will be provided.
Mayor Crawford served as Kenmore’s first Mayor from the City’s incorporation in August 1998 through 1999 and served on City Council until December 2005. In 2009, City Council proclaimed Jack V. Crawford “Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore” Day to honor his leadership, graciousness, and generosity of spirit. We look forward to seeing you there. Register now to attend!
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Our Summer event season is concluded. We’d like to gather feedback from our community on what events you enjoy and attend, and what you’d like to see more of in Kenmore! Complete this survey to voice your opinion. We’ll be planning our 2022 events soon so fill out today! Survey will be available until October 29.
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Take Care and Mask Up!
With positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise, please continue to take care of yourself and your neighbors. Getting vaccinated and wearing your mask are the best measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. You can find Kenmore specific COVID-19 statistics here. Not vaccinated yet? Visit here to book your appointment today and protect yourself and your loved ones:
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On August 20, Kenmore Police joined the King County Sheriff's Office, Shoreline Police, and Lake Forest Park Police for the annual Special Olympics of Washington Torch Run along Bothell Way. For 40 years, the torch run has raised awareness and funding for Special Olympics all over the world. Locally, the annual statewide Torch Run traditionally precedes the state Spring Games and is the heart and soul of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Campaign. This is the most symbolic event with "Guardians of the Flame" carrying and presenting the Flame of Hope to start the Special Olympics. With the cancellation of the 2021 State Spring Games due to the pandemic, Special Olympics Washington, along with the support of hundreds of local law enforcement volunteers, still hosted the annual Torch Run in smaller groups, to continue raising funds and awareness.
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KWAC Fall Happenings
As the summer temperatures begin to disappear and fall is in the air, Kenmore Waterfront Activity Center's (KWAC) programs continue. At Tl’-awh-ah-dees Park, paddlers are continuing to practice bi-weekly in dragon boating (Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club) and the Kenmore Canoe and Kayak Club has partnered with WhatsSUP to have joint practices once a week. The board of directors meets each month with the goal of reaching out to the community, especially youth. The annual board elections will take place in October. If you’re interested in running, info@kenmorewac.org. Check out the programs and schedules: www.kenmorewac.org
Content provided by KWAC.
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Sponsor Highlight: Northshore Utility District
Northshore Utility District (NUD) is a special purpose government that specializes in providing water and sewer service to the City of Kenmore, and parts of the cities of Kirkland, Bothell, Lake Forest Park, and Woodinville. NUD is presided over by a five-member Board of elected officials, whose mission is to provide necessary services to the community in a safe, reliable, economical, and ecologically responsible manner.
Content provided by NUD.
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 Reminder: You can get your pet licensed online or at Kenmore City Hall!
September is Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month in Kenmore!
View the proclamation.
Find out more about upcoming events here.
Si gusta communicarse con la ciudad de Kenmore o revisar un documento en otro idioma, envíe su solicitud con su información de contacto a cityhall@kenmorewa.gov o llame al 425-398-8900.
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