Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – February 21, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
The City is looking for nominations for its Heritage Tree Program
As we prepare for our upcoming Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025, the City wants to encourage residents to nominate significant trees for the City’s Heritage Tree Program.
Trees are a vital asset to any community, and Normandy Park has embraced this value. Based on the 2018 Tree Canopy Survey from King Conservation District, Normandy Park has 740 acres, or 46%, of tree canopy. This is one of the highest percentages in King County. To celebrate, promote, preserve, and educate the public about this great asset, the city has established a Heritage Tree Program.
The purpose of the program is to:
- Increase public awareness of trees, specifically Normandy Park’s urban forest.
- Draw attention to and protect our unique and significant heritage trees.
- Reinforce that all trees are one of the key components of our city’s unique character and sense of place.
The Normandy Park Heritage Tree Program will recognize significant trees on private property. A “heritage tree” is a tree or collection of trees acknowledged and valued for its unique characteristics that set it apart from similar trees. The following criteria designate a heritage tree:
- Historical significance to a person, place, or event
- Attained significant size in height, caliper, or canopy spread for its age and species
- Unique aesthetic qualities for its species
- Possesses rare horticulture value
Anyone can nominate a tree for recognition, but the property owner must approve all applications before being considered. The Normandy Park Heritage Tree Program is voluntary and optional and will not create additional protection on these trees. We believe that the formal recognition and educational value of this designation will encourage tree preservation.
We currently have seven trees that have been designated, but we know there are more in our community. Visit the Heritage Tree page on our website to learn more about the program and to start your application.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“Anyone can nominate a tree for recognition, but the property owner must approve all applications before being considered. The Normandy Park Heritage Tree Program is voluntary and optional…”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – November 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup on Wednesday, November 12th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions. The City has accepted a Flood Control District Flood Reduction Grant – The City is receiving a $750,000 grant award that will be used towards the purchase of property to expand Marine View Park. The Interlocal Agreement with the South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Jail was updated – The City Council approved specific financial adjustments to help cover jail costs. Approving this amendment will enable the City of Normandy Park to continue uninterrupted jail services that work seamlessly with our Court and provide the most benefit to Normandy Park residents. Even with the approved increases, this agreement is still the most affordable option available to us for our short-term commitments.
City Manager Report – November 7, 2025
Public Hearing: Setting Normandy Park’s Property Tax Levy
The City of Normandy Park invites all residents to attend the public hearing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall (801 SW 174th Street) or via Zoom. During this hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed 2026 property tax levy, which determines the amount of revenue to be collected to support essential city services. The proposed rate will not exceed $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed value.
City Manager Report – October 31, 2025
What’s Next for City Hall? We often receive the question, “What’s going on with replacing City Hall?” I would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the project’s status and outline the next steps. As many residents know, the future of Normandy Park City Hall has been a topic of discussion for several years. Our current building was originally constructed in the 1950s as an elementary school and later converted into City Hall in the late 1980s. While it has served the community well, it was never intended to function as a modern municipal facility. As a result, the City has been exploring options to ensure that we have a safe, efficient, and functional building that can continue to serve residents daily.
