Office of the City Manager
New City Hall Location Proposed to Council
City Manager Amy Arrington
Wrap-Up of the Let’s Talk Meeting – City Hall Project
In case you missed the special meeting held on November 6th, here are some informational highlights
from the meeting.
Background
Since 2014, the City of Normandy Park has been working to establish a new City Hall and Police Station. And a new opportunity has emerged that can meet our needs in an existing building on First Avenue. For context, the building we are looking at is approximately 28,000 square feet and is part of Towne Center. Said building is in the northwest corner of the shopping center and used to serve the community as our grocery store.
The Building
If the building is purchased, the City will immediately renovate 16,000 square feet to serve as a City Hall, Police Station, Town Hall, and community gathering place. The remaining 12,000 square feet are currently leased, and the City will honor that agreement.
Here is the proposed site plan (click on the image to zoom in):
Voter Approved Bond
Funding for this project will be dependent on a voter-approved bond. In looking at the project costs and the available cash that the City has in reserves, we need a $7.5 million bond. With this funding, we can purchase the building, make the necessary improvements, and have funding to help us repurpose our current City Hall building.
In 2022, residents could vote on a $15 million bond to help build a new Civic Center. Voters rejected this bond, and the main reason behind this voter decision was that the project was too expensive. We are happy to present an option that has reduced the bond request by 50%. To help you understand how the bond would impact your household, here is a chart showing the costs of the proposed bond. And remember, use your assessed value and not the market value. If you want help determining your value, visit the King County Assessor’s website.
| Assessed Value | Levy Rate Bond | Annual Cost Bond | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| $700,000 | 0.262396 | $184 | $15.34 |
| $800,000 | 0.262396 | $209 | $17.50 |
| $900,000 | 0.262396 | $236 | $19.66 |
| $1,000,000 | 0.262396 | $262 | $21.84 |
| $1,100,000 | 0.262396 | $288 | $24.00 |
| $1,200,000 | 0.262396 | $315 | $26.25 |
Please watch the Monday, November 6, 2023 City Council Special Meeting to learn more about this project.
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 15th, 2024
On Tuesday, November 12th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. The Port of Seattle made a presentation on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The SAMP is the blueprint for changes at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to meet future forecasted demand. The master plan process was completed in 2018 and identified 31 Near-Term Projects (NTPs) intended to serve 56 million annual passengers as well as flights and cargo activity at an optimal level of service. For more information, visit the SAMP website.
Announcing the Next Town Hall Meeting
The City Council continues its quarterly gatherings intended to connect with Normandy Park residents. This is a unique opportunity for the City Council to listen to the public and establish a two-way dialogue with residents.
City Manager Report – October 31, 2024
The City Council continues its quarterly gatherings intended to connect with Normandy Park residents. This is a unique opportunity for the City Council to listen to the public and establish a two-way dialogue with residents. Join us Wednesday, November 13th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at City Hall. You can meet your City Council members to hear about sustainability, discuss potential revenue stream opportunities that could lessen the tax burden, and learn more about upcoming capital improvement projects. Afterward, we will open the floor for a conversation with residents about the topics you want to discuss. We even hope to have some fun activities to kick things off. We’re looking forward to your active participation. See you on November 13th!
