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 – March 28, 2025
The City of Normandy Park is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $45,450 grant to restore a 2-acre portion of Nature Trails Park. Since 2016, the City has been managing its urban forest restoration activities. While much has been accomplished, considerable work remains, and this grant will help with this effort.
City Manager Report – March 21, 2025
Real-Time Translation Capabilities Are Here for Text-to-911
King County 911 service continues to enhance its ability to serve all communities by improving language accessibility in emergency communications. One of the most significant advancements in this area is the Text-to-911 Automatic Translation Service, which allows it to receive and respond to emergency texts in multiple languages in real-time.
City Manager Report – March 14, 2025
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, March 11th, the City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Here are the meeting highlights to help keep you informed. Adoption of Resolution No. 1017 authorizing the allocation of $6,552 to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) to finance affordable housing projects in South King County – The City of Normandy Park is a member of SKHHP. This partnership aims to bring together the cities in South King County to ensure the availability of housing that meets the needs of all income levels in South King County. In 2021, the City of Normandy Park executed an interlocal agreement to pool sales tax receipts with SKHHP to administer funds through its Housing Capital Fund. With the approval of this resolution, the City Council allocated its portion ($6,552) to help finance four affordable housing projects in South King County.
