March 2017

Dear Friends,

Spring is here! I hope you’re enjoying occasional respites from the rain.

Many issues are coming before the Council. We just hired an independent investigator to look into what happened at the West Point Treatment Plant, and we’ve just strengthened the independent watch dog agency OLEO (Office of Law Enforcement Oversight) that provides civilian oversight to the Sheriff’s Office.

I’ve included in this issue another fun video regarding the County’s Barn Again program and information on Savor Snoqualmie, road improvements on SE May Valley Road and W Snoqualmie Valley Road NE and news about Flood Control District Grants.

In my last e-newsletter I mentioned my Symposiums on Waste to Energy. The Seattle Weekly just did a major cover story on this issue and I’ve included a link to the story.

It’s always a pleasure to be busy representing District 3.

Kathy Lambert

In this Issue:

      1. Seattle Weekly: “Burning Desire: The trash debate that is setting King County on Fire”
      2. KCTV: Barn Again Video
      3. Savor Snoqualmie Valley
      4. Flood Control District Grants Available
      5. SE May Valley Road in Issaquah – Improvements
      6. W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE – Lane Restrictions on April 2

1. Seattle Weekly: “Burning Desire: The trash debate that is setting King County on Fire”

This is a great and unbiased look at all sides of the Waste to Energy debate. It is a good read to gain a new perspective on garbage! Handling our garbage using modern technology to meet very high environmental standards.

Link to article: http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/the-passionate-fight-over-trash-in-king-county/

2. KCTV: Barn Again video

3. Savor Snoqualmie brings Snoqualmie region together

Savor Snoqualmie Valley is a community-driven, collaborative effort that is bringing Snoqualmie valley community and governmental organizations together to celebrate local farms, restaurants, businesses, arts, historical and cultural organizations as well as recreational interests to celebrate and support the greater Snoqualmie Valley. Check out the Savor Snoqualmie Valley website or Facebook page to access the interactive map and learn more.

4. Flood Control District grants

The King County Flood Control District has more than $3 million in grant funding available in 2017 for projects that target flood-risk reduction along rivers, streams, lakes and other areas.

The deadline to apply for a 2017 grant is May 10. The program targets flood reduction projects throughout King County.

To qualify for funding, projects must provide a flood reduction benefit so that it directly addresses existing or potential flooding. Projects that achieve multiple benefits are encouraged.

There is no cap on the individual award amount. Past grants have ranged from $11,000 to $400,000. Matching funds are encouraged but not required. Expenditure of the funds must be completed no later than 36 months after signing the grant agreement.

More information about criteria, eligibility and application assistance can be found at www.kingcountyfloodcontrol.org.

Interested parties should contact Kim Harper at 206-477-6079 or kim.harper@kingcounty.gov and include “Flood Reduction Grant Application” in the subject line.

5. SE May Valley Road-Issaquah improvements

On Monday, April 17 at 8 a.m., drainage improvement work began on SE May Valley Road from house #17006 to house #17330 near Issaquah and Newcastle. This work requires a daily road closure from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A detour route is in place. Motorists are directed to 164th Avenue SE and Renton-Issaquah Road SE (SR 900). School buses and emergency vehicles are allowed to go through the work zone. Click HERE to see the map. The work is expected to finish on Friday, June 2 at 3 p.m.

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6. W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd NE lane restriction on April 25

On Tuesday, April 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., crews will conduct soil borings along West Snoqualmie Valley Road NE near Duvall. The work will take place near house #13523, about 4,000 feet north of NE 124th Street. The east shoulder and northbound lane will be closed to perform this work. One lane traffic control will be in place with flaggers controlling traffic. Click HERE to see the map.

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