Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – December 12, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, December 9th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions.
Approval of the Miller and Walker Creeks Basin Stewardship 2026 Technical Services Agreement – Normandy Park continues to partner with Burien, SeaTac, King County, and the Port of Seattle to protect and improve Miller and Walker Creeks. This agreement hires technical experts to help manage environmental work, improve water quality, support fish and wildlife habitat, and meet the City’s stormwater permit requirements. Approving it allows this shared work to continue.
Amendment to the Sunnyside City Jail Interlocal Agreement – The City contracts with the City of Sunnyside for jail services. This amendment changes the daily cost from $64 to $76.59 per person. Even with the increase, Sunnyside remains the most cost-effective option compared to other available jail contracts.
Ordinance No. 1083 & No. 1084: Franchise Agreements with Forged Fiber and Astound – Franchise agreements outline how utility companies can use public streets and rights-of-way. They define responsibilities for both the City and the company. The Council approved the agreements with Forged Fiber and Astound, which will guide their future work in the City.
Ordinance No. 1085: Amendment to the 2025–2026 Budget – State law requires the City to review and update its budget annually. The primary focus is to ensure that expenditures do not exceed the approved budget. After reviewing the 2025 budget, staff identified necessary adjustments. Most are due to new opportunities that arose during the year or planned expenses that ended up costing more than expected. Examples include the City Hall Assessment Study, which was not budgeted, and the 2025 sidewalk repairs, which exceeded the budget.
Approval of the Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement with King County –
King County voters passed the 2025–2031 Parks Levy (Proposition 1), which helps fund parks across the county. Cities can receive a share of these funds for park operations and improvement projects. Approving this agreement allows Normandy Park to receive its eligible portion of levy funding.
Approval of the South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) Agreement –
The South County Area Transportation Board brings cities in South King County together to coordinate transportation planning. Approving this agreement gives Normandy Park full membership and voting rights on regional transportation priorities, projects, and policies.
Two-Year Extension of the Waste Management (WM) Franchise Agreement – The City’s contract with Waste Management includes the option for a two-year extension. The City approved taking advantage of this option, which will keep the current rate structure in place, with only annual cost-of-living and county tipping-fee adjustments.
Approval of the Design Contract for Improvements at 4th Avenue SW and SW Normandy Road – The Transportation Improvement Board awarded the City a grant for the construction of a redesigned intersection at 4th Avenue SW and SW Normandy Road. The Council approved a contract to create the design plans. The project will realign and regrade the intersection and add new sidewalks on both streets. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2026.
Conservation Futures Agreement for Open Space Acquisition –
The City has been awarded up to $6,501,213 in Conservation Futures grant funding to acquire land and stabilize sites. With this approval, the City can move forward with its Shoreline Acquisition and Restoration Program, which includes several shoreline properties, some of which are located next to Marine View Park. This amendment formally authorizes the City to accept these funds and proceed with the program.
For more details on these items, you can watch the full meeting recording.
If you have any questions about the information above or any other City topic, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“The City has been awarded up to $6,501,213 in Conservation Futures grant funding to acquire land and stabilize sites. With this approval, the City can move forward with its Shoreline Acquisition and Restoration Program…”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
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Normandy Park Preschool Registration opens soon for the 2026-2027 School Year
The City of Normandy Park is proud to offer a high-quality, play-based preschool program for children ages 2.5 to 5.5. For more than 20 years, Normandy Park Preschool has provided a welcoming environment where children learn, grow, and make friends through hands-on play and exploration. Children enjoy a full range of developmentally appropriate activities, including art, storytelling, music, movement, outdoor play, and early literacy experiences. Our program supports social, emotional, and cognitive development while fostering curiosity and a love of learning. Normandy Park Preschool serves families from Normandy Park and the surrounding community.
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2025 City Council Wrap-Up. The last City Council meeting of 2025 was held on Tuesday, December 9th. 2025 was a good year for the City, and I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight some of our successes that will benefit residents as we get ready to move into 2026.
City Manager Report – December 5th, 2025
Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams in Normandy Park This Season
The holiday season is a time for celebration, generosity, and connecting with loved ones—but unfortunately, it’s also a peak time for scammers. Across the region, reports of online, phone, and delivery-related scams tend to rise in November and December. Here are a few tips to help Normandy Park residents stay safe and protect their personal information this holiday season. 1. Watch for package-delivery scams. Scammers often send fake delivery notifications claiming a package is held or requires additional information. If you receive a suspicious text or email, don’t click the link. Instead, go directly to the delivery carrier’s official website or check your legitimate tracking number.
2. Be cautious with online deals.
If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Stick to trusted retailers, avoid clicking on ads from unknown sources, and double-check that websites are secure before entering any payment information.
