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1. Enter your property address or Tax ID number.
2. Once your property information comes up, click on "property detail" in the top right toolbar.  
3. Next, scroll down and click on the camera icon.  It should be labeled "Click the camera to see more pictures."

I hope you discover some fun details about your home's past!

Helene Madison Pool will have a dog swim on Sunday August 7th from 2 to 4 PM. This is a fun event put on by the Seattle Parks Department before the pool closes for preventative maintenance until September 13th.  

More information about the event is here:

http://parkways.seattle.gov/2010/07/20/dunkin-doggies-a-dog-swim-is-coming-up-at-helene-madison-pool/ 

There are two upcoming open houses being held by the company that owns property at the Point Wells development project near Richmond Beach.  The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the long-term future of the land and the planned development of the property.

The first open house will take place on July 27 at 6:30 PM at the Edmonds Conference Center.  (201 Fourth Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020).  The property owner will be talking about their proposal for changes for the land.  The owner wants to change the use of the property from its current use as a marine fuel distribution center and asphalt plant to an upscale development of condominiums, shops and restaurants.

There is resistance in the surrounding city's and communities to the development project.  Some of the concerns with the development include:

• Significant traffic volume increase
• Mitigation of impacts (parks & open space, service delivery, transportation, etc.)
• Preservation of existing view corridors
• Scale and bulk of the planned development

The City of Shoreline, The City of Woodway, and Save Richmond Beach.org all submitted appeals to the Growth Management Hearings Board regarding the project. 

www.saverichmondbeach.org has an excellent summary of the latest updates to the project and their concerns about it.

There will be a second open house on September 23rd at 6:30 PM the Shoreline Conference Center (18560 1st Ave NE Shoreline WA 98155)

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Great job keeping our pools, community centers, and parks open in 2010!

 The Mayor and the City Council are announcing the changes for the 2010 Seattle City Budget on June 14th at 10:30am during the Seattle City Council Budget Committee Meeting.

The good news is that all the Seattle swimming pools and community centers will remain open for the balance of 2010!  Great job to all of you who told your personal stories about the Seattle pools, community centers, and park services.  Your voice was heard!  The city council stated that, "Mid-year reductions also recognize the importance of Parks to residents of Seattle" in their agenda.

The most significant reductions to the Seattle parks department budget were closing or reducing open days for some of the city's wading pools.  Also there were significant reductions to park maintenance, management, and personnel.

While this is fabulous news, keep in mind that bigger challenges are ahead in 2011.  There is currently a projected $50 million General Fund shortfall for 2011.  Many of the one-time tools the city used for the 2010 budget update are largely exhausted, and the City is not likely to have the same outcome with regard to direct services for 2011.

Please thank our Mayor and Council Members for their work to save our pools and community centers in 2010, and remind them of the importance of our pools, community centers and park services in 2011.  The City council will receive the results of the 2011 budget work on September 27th, 2010.

The Mayor’s contact information:

Send a letter: The Mayor’s Office, Seattle City Hall 7th floor, 600 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 94749, Seattle, WA, 98124
By computer: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/citizen_response.htm
Phone: (206) 684-4000

Seattle City Council Parks and Seattle Center Committee:
 

Chair Sally Bagshaw 
email: sally.bagshaw@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8801

Vice Chair Tom Rasmussen
email: tom.rasmussen@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8808

Member Bruce Harrell
email: bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8804

Alternate Member Jean Godden
email: jean.godden@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8807

For more detail on the Budget Update meeting please see the following link to the City of Seattle Budget Update meeting agenda:

http://clerk.seattle.gov/~public/meetingrecords/2010/budget20100614_3.pdf

Here is a link to the Seattle Mayors Office which has a link to the video of the Seattle Budget Update meeting:

http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/

With the recent catastrophic global events, you can’t help but be reminded that Seattle is located in earthquake country and is susceptible to a large earthquake of its own!  Homeowners can take many steps to mitigate or reduce the earthquake hazard to themselves, their loved ones and also to their homes.  Following is a list of tasks and items to consider while prepping yourself and your home for a possible earthquake:

Preparing Your Home

• Home retrofitting / Structural Mitigation

• Secure Your Water Heater, Kitchen Cabinets, Tall Furniture, and Wall Hangings

• Garage and Storage Safety - securing chemicals

Gathering Supplies (72 Hour Kit)

• Water - Three (3) gallons for each person in your household is the minimum amount required to take care of drinking, cooking, and hygiene needs for the first 72 hours of a disaster.

• Food - Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Select foods that require no refrigeration or cooking, and little or no water.

• Supplies - First-Aid Kit, Flashlight, Batteries, Portable Radio, Fire Extinguisher, Toilet Paper, Towelettes, Non-Electric Can Opener, Paper Plates/Cups, Utensils, Duct Tape, Face Mask

• Clothing and Bedding - Gloves, Complete Change of Clothes, Blankets, Sturdy Shoes, Warm Socks

• Cash and Important Family Documents - Bank Account Numbers, Copies of Insurance Policies, Wills, POA’s, etc.

• Pets - Don’t forget about your pets!  Water (2-3 Gallons for 60lb pet for 72hrs), Food, Food & Water Bowls, Carrier, Medication, First Aid Kit, Collar/Tags/Leash, Current Photo (in case of separation), Shot/Health Records & Veterinarian Info.

• Out of Area Phone Contact - Assign an out of area phone contact as long distance lines are typically more reliable than local lines.  This is the person each family member is to contact in an emergency to relay information to one another.

• Know How and Where to Control the Utilities - After an earthquake turning off the gas, water, and electricity may reduce the risk of fire or water damage in your home.

FREE Seattle Earthquake Home Retrofit Classes

Saturday, 7/10, 11am – 1pm
Location: West Seattle Branch Library
To register call 206-233-5076

Washington Emergency Management Division Information

Click here to download a Disaster Preparedness Pamphlet

Preparing Your Home: http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_home.shtml

Pet Preparedness: http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_pets.shtml

Seattle.gov Office of Emergency Management

Home Preparations: http://www.seattle.gov/emergency/prepare/personal/home.htm#retrofit

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Your personal story about the pools, community centers, and park services is the most important thing for them to hear to encourage them to keep these services open especially in a down economy when we need parks and recreation services available to us more than ever!

Following are some of the pools and community centers in our neighborhood that may be affected:

•    Helene Madison Pool
•    Bitter Lake Community Center
•    Meadowbrook Pool and Community Center
•    Loyal Heights Community Center
•    Ballard Pool and Community Center
•    Green Lake Community Center
•    Evans Pool

This is the last week before the decisions are announced on June 1st!  Send the  Mayor and City Council your personal story today!

The Mayor’s contact information:

Send a letter: The Mayor’s Office, Seattle City Hall 7th floor, 600 Fourth Avenue, P.O. Box 94749, Seattle, WA, 98124
By computer: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/citizen_response.htm
Phone: (206) 684-4000

Seattle City Council Parks and Seattle Center Committee:

Chair Sally Bagshaw
email: sally.bagshaw@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8801

Vice Chair Tom Rasmussen
email: tom.rasmussen@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8808

Member Bruce Harrell
email: bruce.harrell@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8804

Alternate Member Jean Godden
email: jean.godden@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8807

You can also see the article on King 5 News by clicking here, http://www.king5.com/news/get-jesse/Chase-Short-Sale-Takes-A-Long-Time-94855134.html

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