Office of the City Manager
City Manager Amy Arrington
On Tuesday, October 25th, the City Council reviewed the proposed Preliminary Budget for 2023-2024. This is an important document since it presents the overall plan for allocating City resources on the variety of programs necessary to provide for public safety, enhance the quality of life and natural resources, and maintain and develop the City’s facilities and infrastructure. We are committed to providing the highest quality municipal services possible with the limited resources available.
If you are interested, here are some of the budget highlights that are currently included in the budget:
- The city will be establishing a Building Replacement Fund. This Fund will support the construction of new buildings in the future, such as a new City Hall. Starting in 2024, staff recommends that the city regularly transfer funds annually to this account.
- The city’s Strategic Reserve is maintained at $2,000,000.
- Funds to support community partnerships (i.e., special events and programs) have been added to the Legislative budget.
- Funding for a new City Hall generator, in the amount of $40,000, is included in the City Hall budget.
- The budget continues to support the Des Moines Senior Center and Mt. Rainier Pool.
- Funding for recreational programs, in the amount of $12,000, has been included.
- The Behavioral Health Services Fund now includes funding for social services.
- The city has budgeted funds to assist with the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan update and the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.
- The budget has two new positions to discuss: a Public Works Supervisor and an additional Police Officer.
- Roadway resurfacing improvements continue to be funded at $300,000 annually.
- A section of sidewalk will be installed on First Avenue.
- The budget supports the purchase of a pickleball snap court.
Overall, the city is in a very healthy fiscal position, made possible with the support of the Normandy Park residents and the approval of the levy lid lift.
Have questions, comments, or opinions on the budget? Please join us in person or remotely for a public hearing on the budget on November 8th. Let your voice be heard!
We will also hold public hearings for the Property Tax Levy and Revenue Sources, including the Metropolitan Parks District, on November 8th.
“We are committed to providing the highest quality municipal services possible”
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.
