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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
Vol. CXXIII, No. 240
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF TACOMA Devoted to the Courts, Real Estate, Finance, Industrial Activities, and Publication of Legal Notices
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Tacoma sells South End Neighborhood Center
Posted online Weds., Dec. 12 Article By Todd Matthews, Editor Photo Courtesy City of Tacoma Tacoma's former South End Neighborhood Center has a new owner. Tacoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve a resolution to sell the property to the Tacoma Cambodian Evangelical Church for $430,000. The former community center, which was housed in a 9,500-square-foot building located at 7802 South L St., was built more than 30 years ago on a 51,876-square-foot site. The property was owned by the City of Tacoma and has been operated and maintained by Metro Parks Tacoma. This spring, however, Metro Parks Tacoma announced it would no longer operate the facility due to operation and maintenance costs, as well as its ability to provide substitute recreational services at separate and partner facilities, according to city staff. A condition assessment report completed four years ago noted the building faces approximately $1.18 million in deferred maintenance over the next decade. Last year, the property was appraised at $500,000. In September, the city published a Request for Proposals (RFP) in an effort to draw interest from prospective buyers. The city sought a minimum bid of $430,000, as well as an agreement from the buyer to use the property in a way that benefits the surrounding community and is approved by a neighborhood advisory committee. The city concluded its RFP process on Oct. 30. Tacoma Cambodian Evangelical Church intends to use the facility for church activities and certain community programs offered to the public such as after school tutoring, life-skills classes, recreational activities, and summer/holiday/seasonal events, according to city staff. Last month, the neighborhood advisory committee reviewed and scored the proposal, awarding it 466 points out of a total of 500 points.
Partnership brings holiday spirit to Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood children
Posted online Weds., Dec. 12 Photos Courtesy Tacoma Goodwill The Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club hosted its annual Santa's Breakfast in the Hilltop neighborhood on Saturday. This free community event featured a pancake breakfast, crafts, face painting, a balloon room and a picture taken with Santa. As a gift, Tacoma Goodwill provided families with a book and stuffed animal to take home. "Nearly 800 children and adults attended this year -- another great event!" said Tacoma Sunrise Rotary President Janet Olejar. "Saturday was all about the kids -- giving children an outlet to celebrate the season." The Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club has overseen the breakfast for decades, starting shortly after it was founded in 1981. Tacoma Goodwill has hosted the event for over 10 years now, this year being the fourth consecutive year at the new facility, Milgard Work Opportunity Center at 714 S. 27th Street in Tacoma. "We're happy to host the Breakfast year after year," said Tacoma Goodwill CEO Terry Hayes. "Helping and reaching out to the community this time of year is joyous -- smiling families enjoying each other and playing is what it's all about." Goodwill, AmeriCorps, Youth Leadership Group from Life Center, Tacoma Community College and Tacoma Young Professionals Network assisted Rotary members throughout the
event and the agency published flyers that were distributed to organizations such as The Salvation Army, Tacoma Community House, Associated Ministries, area schools and daycares. The Tacoma Sunrise Rotary's mission is to improve our community today and inspire our leaders of tomorrow, through partnerships that help kids, make a difference and are fun.