Tacoma Daily Index, May 28, 2014

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014

Vol. CXXIII, No. 102

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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8 locals apply to serve on Sustainable Tacoma Commission

Posted online Tues., May 27 Eight local residents will be interviewed this week for consideration to serve on the City's Sustainable Tacoma Commission. Formed in 2009 in response to the City's first Climate Action Plan, the Sustainable Tacoma Commission provides an opportunity to connect and collaborate with others working in environmental stewardship, communicate sustainability goals to Tacoma City Council, work with the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability to oversee the City's programs promoting sustainability, and dedicate time and energy to making Tacoma a more environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable community. Duties of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission include coordinating with the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability to oversee the City's sustainability programs and greenhouse gas reduction goals; providing annual progress reports to the public; communicating barriers to and incentives for implementation to Tacoma City Council; and creating a forum for regular public comment and community involvement. The Sustainable Tacoma Commission consists of 11 members—nine voting members appointed by Tacoma City Council, and two non-voting members appointed by Tacoma's City Manager. Membership is a balanced representation of stakeholders, such as the environmental community, small business, labor, housing, industry, and port, transportation, education, building industry, and residents. Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five seats on the commission—three new three-year terms, an unexpired two-year term, and an unexpired one-year term. The applicants scheduled to be interviewed this week by Tacoma City Council's Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee include Stephanie E. Brock (Council District 1); Ken Campbell

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Tacoma picks contractor for 2 building demolitions Posted online Tues., May 27 Photo Courtesy City of Tacoma The City of Tacoma has picked one local contractor to demolish two buildings in South Tacoma. First, the City of Tacoma has selected Wm. Dickson Co. to demolish a former restaurant building located at 722 S. 38th St. Four contractors bid on the project: Wm. Dickson Co. ($37,494 — Tacoma, Wash.); Pelland Enterprises ($40,382.80 — Puyallup, Wash.); Dirtek Disposal ($43,499 — Tacoma, Wash.); and Woodland Industries ($49,000 — Puyallup, Wash.). The project budget was originally estimated between $30,000 and $50,000. The bid deadline expired on Mon., May 12. Second, the City of Tacoma has selected Wm. (Council District 1); Sarah Chessman (Council District 5); Christine Cooley (Council District 2 — seeking reappointment); Felicity Devlin (Council District 1); Todd Hay (Council District 1); Eileen Moore (Council District 2 — seeking reappointment); and Caitlin White (Council District 4). Current Sustainable Tacoma Commission members include Philip Coughlan (Council District 2); Nick Cutting (Council District 1); Christine Cooley (Council District 2); Karen Hamilton (Council District 1); Alyssa Illich (Council District 4); Eileen Moore (Council District 2); Holly Williams (Council District 4); and Agnes Pate (Council District 4). The interviews will be held during a public meeting on Weds., May 28, at 3:30 p.m., at Tacoma Municipal Building North, 733 Market St., Conference Room 16, in downtown Tacoma. Copies of the agenda and meeting materials are available online at tacomadailyindex.com. Following the interviews this week, Tacoma City Council's Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee is expected to forward its appointment

Tacoma seeks nominees for disability advocacy awards Posted online Thurs., May 22 The City of Tacoma's Commission on Disabilities is calling for nominations for the 2014 Disability Advocate of the Year Awards. The awards, which are given annually, recognize individuals or businesses that have had a positive impact on the quality of life for people with disabilities in the community through business, volunteerism and profession. Nominations are open now through Fri., Aug. 8. Eli-

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gibility requirements and the nomination forms are available online at cityoftacoma.org/disabilityadvocacy or in person from the City of Tacoma Neighborhood and Community Services, located at 747 Market St., Room 836, in downtown Tacoma. Award recipients will be honored by Tacoma City Council in October, and at the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities Annual Awards event in December.

Dickson Co. to demolish a former single-family home located at 6506 Tacoma Ave. S. (pictured). Three contractors bid on the project: Wm. Dickson Co. ($10,028.65 — Tacoma, Wash.); Woodland Industries General Contracting ($12,600 — Tacoma, Wash.); and Alpha & Omega General Contracting ($15,500 — Port Orchard, Wash.). The project budget was originally estimated between $10,000 and $13,000. The bid deadline expired on Weds., May 7. recommendations to Tacoma City Council, which is tentatively scheduled to vote on the appointments on Tues., June 17. To read the Tacoma Daily Index's complete and comprehensive coverage of the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, visit our archives online for the following articles: —Electric Vehicles: Tacoma council committee will revisit plan to waive charging station fees (Tacoma Daily Index, May 20, 2014) —City seeks candidates for Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, April 29, 2014) —City Council seeks applicants for Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, May 1, 2013) —Tacoma City Council seeks applicants for Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, May 10, 2012) —Apply today to serve on Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, March 5, 2012) —Apply today for Sustainable Tacoma grant (Tacoma Daily Index, September 21, 2011) —17 grants, $50K fund eco-friendly Tacoma projects (Tacoma Daily Index, January 3, 2011) —City Council seeks applicant for Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, November 18, 2010) —Grant opportunity provides up to $5K for environmental projects (Tacoma Daily Index, September 10, 2010) —Tacoma City Council seeks applicants for Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, March 25, 2010) —Volunteers needed for Sustainable Tacoma Commission (Tacoma Daily Index, February 20, 2009)


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