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FALL 2021
ERIN LEONHART,
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
It’s hard to believe our summer flew by so quickly In another huge step for affordable housing, the
and we are entering fall. We hoped to reopen for City just closed the sale of Lot A, a prominent
in-person services in early September, but have development site that is part of our downtown
now delayed a full reopening as Delta cases surge redevelopment plan. Imagine Housing purchased
across the region. If virtual services are difficult the 38,856 square foot acre property located at
for you, don’t hesitate to request a small in- NE 180th Street between SR 522 and the
person appointment with staff. Council meetings Sammamish River. Construction will start soon
will remain virtual until further notice. Staff has on a five story affordable senior housing building
upgraded equipment in the Council Chamber in with 76 studio apartment homes, with offices and
preparation for hybrid meetings and will community space on the ground floor. It is
continue testing the new system to be ready when located near a bus route, next to the park, and
we are able to safely welcome the public into City walking distance to downtown Bothell. Estimated
Hall. completion date is Summer 2023.
In response to the Governor’s mandatory City Sells Block D
vaccination proclamation, Bothell Firefighters Perhaps the most exciting news is that we have
will be required to show proof of vaccination by sold Block D, a large gateway property located in
October 18, 2021. We have been bargaining the the southwest corner of our Downtown at the
impacts of this mandatory requirement with our intersection of SR 522 and Bothell Way NE.
Fire union as required. As new federal Trammell Crow Residential will soon begin
requirements for vaccinations were just construction of a mixed-use building featuring
announced, we continue to work with our labor 369 apartment homes and 9,800 square feet of
partners, state Labor and Industries, and both ground floor retail space. The City received
county health departments to adjust our policies multiple offers for the 2.6-acre property, with
where needed. Trammell Crow submitting the winning bid of
$12.75 million dollars.
Affordable Housing
Despite ever changing public health conditions, These projects have been in the works for several
we have made exciting progress on several large years, so we thank you for your patience and trust
projects in the last few months. In July, City as we continue marching along to implement the
Council adopted a Multi-Family Tax Exemption Downtown plan.
(MFTE) program, which encourages private
developers to incorporate affordable housing into Stay safe and have a Happy Fall Season!
their units in exchange for tax exemptions.
BOTHELL BRIDGE
MEET YOUR CITY COUNCIL
Back row - Deputy Mayor Zornes,
Councilmember Thompson, Councilmember
McNeal, Councilmember Agnew, Mayor Olsen
Front row - Councilmember McAuliffe,
Councilmember Duerr
COUNCIL ADOPTS
MULTI-FAMILY TAX
EXEMPTION PROGRAM
On July 20, City Council took another important
C ON T A C T U S step in implementing the City's Housing
Strategy by adopting a Multi-Family Tax
Exemption (MFTE) program. As authorized by
state law, this program will allow private
City Hall 18415 101st Ave NE
developers to receive 8- or 12-year exemptions
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from increased taxes for new development in
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exchange for providing a percentage of the new
dwelling units that are affordable to
Fire & Police Emergencies
households earning between 40 and 70% of the
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area median income.
Fire and E.M.S. Department
(non-emergency)
MFTE programs have been a popular and
10726 Beardslee Blvd successful way to provide affordable housing
(Downtown Firehouse) through the private market, and several
M-F, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m......425-806-6242 developers have expressed interest in such a
program in Bothell. The effective date of the
Police (non-emergency) ordinance is September 20 to allow time to
24 hours per day....425-486-1254 work with A Regional Coalition for Housing
(ARCH) on program forms and procedures.
ARCH helped craft the program and will take
the lead in managing it. See the agenda item
www.bothellwa.gov
BOTHELL BRIDGE 3
SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL
With students returning to in-person learning, we can all make the back to school
journey safer by keeping an eye out for children on the roadway, removing garbage
cans from sidewalks, and slowing down in active school zones.
The Safe Streets & Sidewalks Levy, passed by voters in 2016, helps make routes to
school safer. The Safe School Walk Routes Program provides more sidewalks and
improved crosswalk treatments such as flags and rapid flashing beacons to increase
the visibility of students crossing the street. Find more information on the program
at bothellwa.gov/safestreets.
Safe School Tips from the Bothell Police Department
For drivers on the road Riding in a car
Be patient for buses. Know where you should be
Slow to 20 mph in active school zones. dropped off and picked up.
Be on the lookout for kids. Know who should be picking you
Do not use your cell phone while up.
driving. Do not accept a ride from a
stranger.
Students walking to school
Look both ways and ensure drivers see Students riding the bus
you before you cross. Know your bus, don’t get on an
Walk with a friend, there is safety in alternate bus.
numbers. Do not “crowd” your bus when
Pay attention to crossing guards and it stops.
obey their stop flags/signals. Wait for the bus to come to a
Use sidewalks and crosswalks complete stop before boarding.
whenever possible.
Do not cross the street mid-block or Above all, have a wonderful
walk between parked cars (drivers may new school year!
not see you).
PUBLIC WORKS BOTHELL BRIDGE
RECYCLE RIGHT
Empty, clean, and dry may be the
new mantra of recycling, but you
don’t have to sacrifice water
efficiency to do it. Save water and
recycle right by following a few
simple steps.
Brin g Y o u r O w n Bag
Empty
tate's
Pour out liquid and scrape out food. Washington S
stic Bag
Single-Use Pla
If you’re emptying a water bottle,
use it to water plants! tober 1
Ban starts Oc
Clean
Fill bottles, cans, and food
containers with a small amount of
water, replace the cap or lid, and
shake vigorously to clean.
Dry
Shake out excess water or air dry.
When you take your recyclables out,
close the lid of your blue cart to keep Septic Sense Workshop
paper and cardboard dry. Thursday, October 14 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Online through Zoom
We're excited to join our partners at
Snohomish Conservation District to
cohost a live online workshop
featuring Teri King, the leading
Septic Specialist for Washington
SeaGrant. Learn about different
types of systems, how they function,
household products that can affect
the lifespan of your system, and
more at this free workshop!
SUSTAINABILITY BOTHELL BRIDGE
KEEP STORM
DRAINS CLEAR TO
PREVENT FLOODING
By mid-October, we usually start to see lots of leaves
dropping from trees throughout Bothell. Cleaning up
these leaves may feel like a chore, but it’s a really
important task! When fallen leaves accumulate on
sidewalks and streets, they can block the storm drains
that are designed to capture, move, and release
rainwater into the nearest stream to keep excess
water away from your property.
Clogged storm drains can lead to local flooding
whenever we get heavy rains. Our street sweepers will
be running every day to help clear leaves, but with
over 8,000 storm drains in Bothell, we need your help
to remove some of these leaves and keep the storm
drains working properly in your neighborhood.
Here are ways you can help
Refrain from blowing leaves into the street, and
ask landscapers to do the same.
Safely rake leaves and debris away from storm
drain grates.
Collect fallen leaves in your yard waste bin.
Use leaves as mulch on garden beds and
landscaped areas.
Ask your friends and neighbors to keep their
storm drains clear.
Join the Adopt-A-Drain program and volunteer
to remove leaves from the storm drains near
you. Sign up at bothellwa.gov/adoptadrain.
PUBLIC WORKS BOTHELL BRIDGE
PREVENT
POLLUTION
Pollution Prevention Week Wastemobile
Marking its 31st birthday this The last Wastemobile event
year, Pollution Prevention of the year is right around the
Week is September 19 - 24. corner. Safely dispose of
Let's celebrate this national household hazardous waste
campaign by choosing like pesticides, cleaning
simple ways to reduce our products, and propane tanks.
environmental impacts.
October 15, 16, & 17
Learn how to be part of the
solution to pollution at
bothellwa.gov/p2week. Then Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
test your knowledge with our daily
brief Pollution Prevention
Quiz!
UW Bothell Campus
18115 Campus Way NE
Puget Sound Starts Here
Bothell, WA 98011
Puget Sound needs your help! This September is Puget
Sound Starts Here month, the perfect time to focus on
protecting streams, restoring salmon, and creating cleaner
water. We challenge you to start doing at least one action
that helps keep water cleaner for a healthier Puget Sound
and ecosystem.
Learn how to help by taking the Puget Sound Starts Here
pledge.
SUSTAINABILITY BOTHELL BRIDGE
Spot some
salmon!
Look for Chinook in
September, Sockeye in
October, and Coho in
November
Local salmon love North Creek! Keep an eye Orca Recovery Day
out as these iconic fish migrate upstream to Join local events in October
spawn, lay their eggs, and complete their
life cycle. Pay close attention while you’re
walking along the North Creek Trail and be
sure to take a look under bridges, as they
make good hiding and resting spots during
a salmon’s exhausting upstream journey.
Become a Salmon Watcher
Volunteer with UW Bothell to watch for
salmon as a volunteer citizen scientist!
You’ll receive free training on where to Orca Recovery Day is an intentional day
look for and how to identify local salmon. of action to restore habitat, reduce
stormwater pollution, and educate the
public about simple things they can do
every day to help ensure survival of one
of the most iconic species of the Pacific
Northwest. It starts with protecting
their local food source - salmon!
Join the celebration by volunteering
with Friends of North Creek Forest and
City of Bothell on October 16, or join
another local volunteer event to help
your community make a difference.
SUSTAINABILITY BOTHELL BRIDGE
Learn the
Sounds of
Safety
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Kick off Fire Prevention Month this October by coming up with a Home Fire Escape
Plan. Everyone in your home should know two ways out of every room and where your
family meeting place is. Get started today.
Chirp Means Test your smoke alarms once
every month by pushing the
Change “test” button. If your smoke
alarm makes A loud "beep,"
If your smoke alarm is "beep," "beep," sound when
chirping, that means it is time you test it that means that it's
to change the batteries, or to working.
completely replace the unit.
If you ever hear your smoke
Smoke alarms should be alarm beeping, quickly get
installed in every sleeping outside. Make sure everyone in
room, outside each sleeping your home understands the
area and on every level of the sounds of smoke and carbon
home, including the basement. monoxide alarms and knows
how to respond.
All smoke alarms must be
replaced after ten years, and Learn more at:
batteries should be changed nfpa.org/smokealarms
every six months.
FIRE DEPARTMENT BOTHELL BRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION
IS UNDERWAY
Fire Stations 42 These stations are almost
(Downtown) and 45 entirely funded by the
(Canyon Park) voter-approved Safe and
Downtown) and 45 (Canyon Park) Secure Bond passed in 2018.
Groundwork for Fire Station 42 is
officially underway with demolition Thank you Bothell for your
expected to take place later this
year. Demolition for Station 45 is support in public safety.
anticipated to begin in late
September, early October. Both - Fire Chief Bruce Kroon
replacement fire stations are
projected to be move-in ready by
2022-2023.
These two new facilities will meet
industry standards, allowing
Bothell Fire Department to provide
the community with first-class
emergency services for the next
four decades.
Courtesy of
Miller Hull
Partnership
FIRE DEPARTMENT/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOTHELL BRIDGECREATING
COMMUNITY
Pop-up Dog Park Connect With Us
Don't miss your chance to enjoy the Pop-up Dog Park before Stay informed about upcoming
it closes on Sunday, September 19, 2021. events, returning services, and
activities taking place in our
The City of Bothell's third Pop-up Dog Park has been inviting parks and open spaces this fall
dogs and their owners to the Park at Bothell Landing since by following Bothell Parks &
August of 2020 as part of an ongoing "pop-up" series. Recreation on social media
and our website!
This series was created in response to growing demand for
accessible, safe, and clean spaces for pets and their owners to
get exercise and enjoy the outdoors.
@bothellparks
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
A big thank you to our 2021 Pop-up Dog Park Series
@bothellparksandrecreation
sponsors. This program would not be possible
without the support of the following:
/parksandrec
Blue Dog Pet Designs The Hop and Hound
Sound Credit Union Twin Pines Animal Hospital
PARKS & RECREATION BOTHELL BRIDGECOMMUNITY
ACADEMY
This fall, Bothell Police will be hosting its first-ever Community Academy! Community
Academy is an opportunity to get an up-close look at the Bothell Police Department.
From September 30 - November 18, participants will meet one evening each week and talk with
officers, civilians and command staff in the Bothell Police Department about what goes on in
their local law enforcement, from criminal investigations to the Radar Navigator program.
While mainly classroom based, Community Academy will also offer activities and tours.
Space is limited. People 18 and older are encouraged to apply. Community Academy will be held
at the Bothell Police Department. Participants should be prepared to wear a mask. Interested in
attending Community Academy? Learn more!
Applications to Bothell Police Community
Academy will be accepted through September
21st, 2021. Due to very limited space and social
distancing needs, many applicants may be placed
on a wait-list for the next Bothell Police
Community Academy event, in 2022.
You can find applications and more information
about Community Academy here.
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