The Kenmore Top 4: October 6, 2023

Surface Water Management Rate Survey Results are In!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Surface Water Management (SWM) Rate Survey! In total, we had 147 responses with 45 (30.6%) in favor of Stay the Course, 22 (15.0%) in favor of Moderate Pace, 27 (18.4%) in favor of Rapid Progress, and 53 (36%) in favor of Rapid Progress+.

Background:
Kenmore recently received the results of a SWM rate analysis to establish proposed SWM rates for residential and commercial property owners for 2024-2030. On September 18, 2023, the Kenmore City Council reviewed four SWM funding scenarios developed through the rate analysis, which provide options for how many SWM projects the City can fund and implement between 2024-2030. The City Council will reconvene on October 16, 2023 to determine which option to move forward with. 

Kenmore's Surface Water Management (SWM) program is responsible for managing all surface water functions in Kenmore, including flood prevention and management, water quality improvement, fish and wildlife habitat restoration, and more.

Volunteers Needed for Jack Crawford Day October 21
The City of Kenmore is hosting its annual volunteer park event, Jack V. Crawford "Courtesy is Contagious in Kenmore" Day, on Saturday, October 21. The event will run from 9 am – 12 pm at Log Boom Park. Volunteers are needed to help beautify one of Kenmore’s most cherished parks! Some of the tasks include mulching, removing invasive plants, and beach cleanup. Jack Crawford served as Kenmore’s first Mayor from the City’s incorporation in August 1998 through 1999 and served on the City Council until December 2005. Please RSVP to volunteer by October 16 using the Volunteer Intake Form  or email volunteer@kenmorewa.gov.

Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling: A Partnership Between the City of Kenmore and Center for Human Services
The City of Kenmore and Center for Human Services (CHS) launched a program this fall designed to treat mental and behavioral health issues resulting from or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.This new partnership between Kenmore and CHS, made possible by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, places a counselor at Inglemoor High School for the 2023-24 academic year. The CHS counselor is providing individual, group, and family counseling to students and their families and will be able to provide ongoing, in-depth therapy that goes beyond the services the school district is able to provide. Read the full story.

Celebrate Disability Awareness Month at City Gallery with a New Canvas Exhibition and Documentary Screening
City Gallery in Kenmore City Hall is celebrating Disability Awareness Month by taking a dynamic dive into creative applications and interpretations of sight-impaired artists from around the country. Through the eyes of six visually impaired artists, emerges a vibrant collection of 25 visionary artworks on canvas and paper. The exhibition will be on display in October and culminates with a magnificent film screening on October 13, 6:30 pm to 8 pm at City Hall, to showcase the award-winning documentary "Straight Off the Canvas". This event is curated by the Museum of Special Art (MOSA), is hosted by Arts of Kenmore, and is free and open to all.