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 – 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!
