The Kenmore Top 4: November 22, 2024

2025 - 2026 Biennial Budget Up For Adoption November 25
On Monday evening, the City Council will consider final adoption of the 2025 - 2026 Biennial Budget. The 239-page proposed budget is ambitious and full of meaningful and important work, including a plan for spending the remaining $2 million of the one-time “Special Projects” funding indirectly made possible by the pandemic-era American Rescue Plan Act. The City Council held a series of budget discussions throughout October and November, including a public hearing on November 12. A second public hearing on the budget will be held during the meeting on Monday night. Visit kenmorewa.gov/budget to view what’s inside the 2025 - 2026 Biennial Budget and to keep up on the latest budget updates.

Storm Recovery and Preparing For More Winter Weather
Kenmore is still recovering from the powerful wind storm that struck on November 19, with some residents experiencing ongoing power outages.  For real-time outage maps and restoration updates, please visit Puget Sound Energy’s website at pse.com/outagemap.

There's no question that more severe winter weather could be on its way. Residents are urged to stay informed and take necessary precautions, such as stocking up on essential supplies, ensuring emergency kits are ready, and staying updated on weather alerts. Find emergency preparedness resources here.

Property Owners Urged to Apply for Tax Relief if Property is Damaged By Windstorms
In response to the “bomb cyclone” storm that ripped through the region this week, the King County Department of Assessments has posted an online form so owners who experienced significant damage from the windstorm can apply for property tax relief. State law allows taxpayers to apply for property tax relief if their property was damaged or destroyed by recent windstorms. Property damaged or destroyed by something beyond the property owner's control is eligible for a reduction of assessed value, resulting in lower property taxes. Information on the criteria for a claim and how to file online If you own property in King County can be found here. 

Have EBT benefits and lost food during the recent power outages? There is a one time resource to replace benefits for food loss due to power loss/flood/disaster. You must call DSHS within 10 days to report the loss. Learn more here.

Habitat Restoration & Planting Event November 23
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group in partnership with the City of Kenmore, Confluence Environmental Company, and Sno-King Watershed Council for planting and habitat restoration at of ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl' awh-ah-dees) Park (7515 NE 175^th Street) on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are hundreds of native plants to get in the ground to help keep the habitat in the park healthy. Please volunteer and join the effort to get them all planted! Click here for more information and to sign up. 

Discover Interactive GIS Maps of Kenmore
Did you know you have access to Geographic Information System (GIS) maps of Kenmore at your fingertips to help you find an array of information? Kenmore’s interactive GIS map provides users access to a wide variety of Kenmore data such as parcel boundaries and addresses, streams and wetlands, stormwater and drainage features, and land use and zoning layers. If you like this map and you’re interested in more city web maps, check out our GIS Geo Hub online for other maps of Kenmore, such as parks, art installations, tree canopy and more. Visit kenmorewa.gov/maps to explore and discover!