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Community Update
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Ribbon Cutting for the Town Center Steps
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Sound Transit light rail demolition begins
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Brooklake Connector Trail Opening
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Greg Baruso Joins Council as Jesse Johnson is selected for State Legislature
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2020 State of the City Address
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2020 State of the City Address
Higher Ed Initiative
Time Capsule Burial
2050 Initiative
Eyes on Federal Way
30 for 30 Initiative
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“30 for 30” Celebrate Federal Way’s 30th Birthday by Volunteering for 30 minutes.
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“Eyes on Federal Way” Reporting App
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Public Safety is a Priority and it shows
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Addressing the basic needs of residents during the COVID-19 Crisis
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Thanks to our
Health care workers and first responders
Staffs of grocery stores, food and other essential businesses
Community organizations and educators
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We have asked that we follow public health directions to ensure a quick and speedy resolution from the virus.
We encourage residents to stay economically engaged as to retain and create jobs.
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Updated the community at the State of the City on February 27th
Held the public community meeting to prepare residents on February 29th
Proclamation of Emergency March 9th
Weekly Outbreak Advisory Team Meetings began March 9th
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City-wide operations continue with employees alternating in-person and remote work
We are asking customers seeking service electronically, by email, electronic submittal or phone. Staff is available during normal business hours, 8am to 5pm
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Community Center, Dumas Bay Centre and the Performing Arts and Event Center will remained closed through May 4th
PAEC shows are canceled or being rescheduled
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City of Federal Way Parks remain open during this time
Visitors asked to respect social distancing while using the grounds
Picnic shelters, playgrounds, athletic fields and sports courts are closed
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Issued a Proclamation of Emergency aimed at freezing late fees put on renters by landlords. This will be in effect for the duration of the moratorium on residential evictions ordered
by Governor Inslee on March 18, 2020.
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$15,000 of food bank funding to
Multi-Service Center and Senior Center that are seeing an increase in visitors
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Authorized use of City of Federal Way Parks personnel to deliver food to the food bank as well as play a role in the distribution of food to those in the community
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Allocated $12,000 to Catholic Community Services (CCS) for extended Day Center hours and
Allocated $13,500 for to CCS to expand Reach Out shelter through April
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The Council approved allocated up to $300,000 to ensure the City is doing what it can to address basic needs of residents during the COVID-19 crisis
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The Council approved allocated up to $300,000 to ensure the City is doing what it can to address basic needs of residents during the COVID-19 crisis
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Established “Prosperity Beckons”
“Prosperity Beckons” is the name of the strategy that will lead to the plans for Federal Way’s future. We will care for one another. We will work together. We will combine our efforts
to build the foundations of a strong long-term Federal Way economy.
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The strategy will focus on the resolution to the corona virus; recovery will focus on the re-opening of the city’s businesses; and resilience will focus on the future development and
protection of our residents of and businesses in Federal Way.
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Seven Point Strategy
Understanding the magnitude of the economics and the significant impact upon its residents and businesses, here is our seven-point strategy that he will lead to address a community continuity
plan including business/economic recovery and resilience strategy.
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Already in motion, it includes the following actions items:
Public Outreach
Technical Assistance in Support of Business
Clearinghouse on Opportunities
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
Cooperation
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6. Community Continuity Taskforce: Formulation of a taskforce comprised of community stakeholders and organizations.
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7.Business Resiliency Taskforce: In concert with the Greater Federal Way Chamber comprised of businesses and commercial property owners
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Outreach to our Faith and non-profit leaders
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Supporting Local Businesses
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The “new normal” Farmer’s Market opens
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Help us continue to “flatten the curve”
Help your neighbors
Support local business
Wash your hands
Please use social distancing
Stay well, my fellow neighbors
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“…an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
--Winston Churchill
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