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2011-2012 City of Covington RESIDENTS’ GUIDE

City of Covington, Unmatched Quality of Life

A Special Supplement To The Covington/Maple Valley Reporter

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Welcome new community members Dear Resident, Living in Covington In Covington, we connects you by major readily welcome thoroughfares to newcomers to our the mountains community and and the Sound proudly support the without having over 17,500 dedicated to compromise residents who already on small town call Covington their character. We Margaret Harto home. are a city that Mayor Covington is is looking a young city that ahead to ensure successfully balances the improvement and retail business, a familyvitality of transportation, friendly environment, parks and recreation, the easy access to healthcare, downtown vision, housing and open communication options and continued with city leaders. Our access to city council and active residents also enjoy staff. many city sponsored We hope you will events that promote find this guide a useful public involvement and tool. Inside you will find community pride. information about our

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great community and its offerings and important contact information.

We welcome conversations with our residents. Please contact us through the Covington Connections link on our city website, by phone at (253) 638-1110, or via email at citycouncil@ covingtonwa.gov with questions, problems or suggestions or attend one of our bimonthly City Council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Inside Your City Council ......................4 Covington Library ................5, 6 Kent Fire Department..............6 Law Enforcement .....................8 Parks and Trails .........................9 Connect with the City ..... 10, 12 Are You Prepared ....................12 Aquatic Center ........................13 Tree Preservation Ordinance ...14 Human Service Providers ... 15, 16 License Your Pet ......................17 Code Enforcement .................17 Community Events.................18 City’s New Website .................18 Community Links ............ 19, 20

Warm Regards,

Demographics ........................20

Margaret Harto, Mayor

Covington Schools .................22

Domestic Violence Task Force ...21 Event Space .............................22

Acquiring and Protecting It’s Supply In 2001, Covington Water District (CWD) made a significant investment in the development of additional supply when it entered a partnership agreement with the cities ofTacoma and Kent, and the Lakehaven Utility District.This partnership formed the Regional Water Supply System (RWSS), a joint venture ofTacoma’s Second Supply Project (SSP). The SSP source consists of a portion of the Green River water retained behind Howard Hansen Dam. The District’s partnership interest is projected to provide adequate supply for the next 50 years.

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In 2006 a federal surface water law was enacted which requires the SSP to treat its Green River water source for cryptosporidium, a naturally occurring organism found in lakes, rivers, and streams. Cryptosporidium is a one-celled parasite, similar to giardia, which can cause severe gastrointestinal illness and is one of the most frequent causes of waterborne disease among humans in the United States.The SSP will need to comply with this treatment requirement by 2014. On March 24, 2010, the Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) Board accepted the technical recommendation to proceed with the filtration treatment option that will provide regulatory compliance with all known requirements. Filtration provides the greatest level of regulatory certainty for the future. Other benefits of filtration will be to provide substantial improvement to water quality, reduce color due to certain minerals and natural organic material in the water, reduce the byproducts of disinfection that form, allow reduced usage of chlorine, and dramatically reduce the introduction of silt and sand into the water system. Filtration will also improve the reliability and yield of the Green River supply, allowing better utilization of the second supply project for Tacoma, Covington and all partners.

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CWD anticipates the need to issue long-term revenue bonds to cover its proportional share, estimated to be 11% or $23 million. Our customers will likely see the following increases: Indoor use to increase about $3-4 per month in 2011 and average summer irrigation use to increase about $6-7 per month in 2011. The District started its annual rate study in April and the final proposed numbers were incorporated in the budget review in the fall of 2010.

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Elected Officials City of Covington

Marlla Mhoon – Position No. 1 Mark Lanza – Position No. 2 Margaret Harto, Mayor – Position No. 3 David Lucavish – Position No. 4 Wayne Snoey – Position No. 5 Jim Scott – Position No. 6 Jeff Wagner, Mayor Pro Tem – Position No. 7

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King County Council

Dow Constantine, County Executive 206-296-4040, kcexec@kingcounty.gov Reagan Dunn, Councilmember District 9 206-296-1009, Reagan.dunn@kingcounty.gov Pete von Reichbauer, Councilmember District 7 206-296-1007, pete.vonreichbauer@kingcounty.gov

State of Washington

Christine Gregoire, Governor (360) 902-4111, www.governor.wa.gov/contact 47th Legislative District: Senator Joe Fain (360) 786-7692 Representative Mark Hargrove (360) 786-7918 Representative Pat Sullivan (360) 786-7858 8th Congressional District: Congressman Dave Reichert (206) 275-3438

US Senate

Maria Cantwell Maria_cantwell@cantwell.senate.gov D.C. (202) 224-3441 Seattle (206) 220-6400 Patty Murray Patty_murray@murray.senate.gov D.C. (202) 224-2621 Seattle (206) 553-5545

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Check out the Covington Library Y

our Covington branch of King County Library offers you access to an amazing array of services and materials for all ages – some traditional, some high tech, and all totally free for you to use. Check out www.kcls. org to explore the catalog, list of events, databases and other services offered by King County Library System.

Covington Library has databases for researching everything from repair diagrams for your car to test preparation for the GED or the GRE. You can research your family tree on Ancestry.com, discover the best dishwasher in Consumer Reports or learn a new language on byki or Mango languages. You can have your resume proofread through KCLS’s link to Tutor.

com, find the latest articles on your favorite topic and check on your investments with Morning Star or Value Line online databases.

If you need a computer to browse the internet they have them – with printing capability, too. Laptops are also available for in-library use. And, if you have your own laptop, the library has free wifi.

KCLS also offers downloadable eBooks compatible with many eBook readers and eAudiobooks to transfer to your personal MP3 player or iPod. Don’t want to bother to download audiobooks but want a convenient format? Try a Playaway – individual titles loaded onto ready-to-listen-to MP3 players you can check out complete with batteries

and earbuds.

If you’re new to the United States, the library offers free ESL (English as a second language) classes taught

by Green River Community College, as well as free citizenship classes and Talk Time sessions to practice English conversation. There are also collections of ESL materials and collections of books, magazines and films in several languages on site, as well as access to many other language collections at other branches in KCLS. Want to broaden your cultural experience right here in Covington? The library

regularly schedules special events for all ages. The library has hosted author visits by J. A. Jance, and Jane Ann Krentz and has had Nancy Pearl – the famous “action figure” librarian – recommend great books to read to Covington Library users. Musical performances for all ages range from Tingstad and Rumbel to Casper Babypants [ more LIBRARY page 6 ]

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For children, there are story times for babies, toddlers and families and many other events for school-aged children as well. Want to have your own story time anytime?

Try the links on the Kid’s Page to “Tell me a Story” and the database “Tumblebooks.”

The Summer Reading Program and Ready Set Read programs encourage reading skill development for schoolage children by offering fun programs and prizes for participants.

Teens are well represented at Covington Library. There is a large collection of teenoriented materials including current fiction, magazines for teens, music cds, classics, graphic novels and anime.

Programming for teens includes Game On, Teen Book Club and Read-3-Get-

1-Free—a program where teens write short reviews of three titles they’ve read and get to choose a brand new teen paperback of their own to keep. Teen Late Nights occur several times per year when teens have the whole library to themselves for an evening to play games, watch movies and “chill”.

One of the newest services is outside the library walls via the bright red Library2Go! van. The van services local day cares and other neighborhood sites where populations are unable to travel to a library building. The Covington/ Black Diamond/Maple Valley group of libraries has the van one week per month to service the three communities.

As the KCLS webpage says, “Turn to us. The Choices will surprise you.” Stop by the Covington Library and be pleasantly surprised!

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Kent Fire Department RFA Providing Service with Pride

THANK YOU

serve on the governing board, The citizens of Covington and also, through Mayor receive their fire and emerHarto’s representation. The gency medical services governing board reports to (EMS) from the Kent Fire and represents the Citizens of Department Regional Fire the entire service area of the Authority (RFA), which also Kent Fire Department RFA. provides service to the city of Kent and unincorporated Being an RFA provides a Jim Schneider King County Fire District different method to operFire Chief #37. It is the mission of the ate and fund the Kent Fire Kent Fire Department RFA Department. Serving as an to provide professional and RFA also provides a way to streamline compassionate help to our citizens. economies of scale, while at the same time increasing opportunities for The Kent Fire Department RFA is a citizens to have a voice through the single taxing entity, referred to as an Kent Fire Department Citizen’s Advisory RFA. We have a governing board made Committee. Covington Mayor Margaret up of three (3) elected officials from Harto serves as chairperson of this Fire District #37. These officials are Fire committee.

Commissioners Pat Riordan, Allan Barrie and Mike Denbo. Also serving on the In closing, on behalf of the men and governing board are three (3) elected women of the Kent Fire Department, officials from the City of Kent City we want to thank you for your continCouncil and Covington Mayor Margaret ued support.

Harto, who serves on the governing It is an honor and a privilege to serve board in an advisory position. The City you. of Covington’s representation comes from two (2) of the three (3) fire comJim Schneider missioners who live in Covington and

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Covington Law Enforcement ovington police patrol officers provide police response 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Several of the patrol officers are also police bicycle qualified and provide bicycle patrols in different parts of the City and parks, as time allows. Our Motorcycle Traffic Officer handles most traffic enforcement complaints, school zone enforcement, collision investigation and traffic education requests.

The detective conducts follow-up investigations for all property crimes and many of the crimes against persons, including domestic violence.

For all other police services requiring more specialized response, the City of Covington has the full resources and support of all the specialty units of the King County Sheriff’s Office. Services such as K-9, Marine Patrol, SWAT, Hostage Negotiators, Search and Rescue, Helicopter, Bomb Disposal Unit, as well as Major Crimes investigations for Robbery, Homicide, Special Assault, Computer Forensics and Fraud, Major Accident Response/ Reconstruction and the Criminal Intelligence Investigation Unit.

Here are the answers to some common law enforcement inquiries: What number do I call for police services?

Call 911 for emergencies.

Call (206) 296-3311 for non-emergency or not-in-

progress crimes.

Need a copy of a police report?

To obtain copies of police and collision reports, please call the King County Sheriff’s Office Record Unit at (206) 2964190 and request a copy of the report. You should have your incident/case number available when making the request.

How do I obtain a criminal history check?

To obtain a criminal history check, call the Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section at (360) 534-2000.

How do I obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit?

The Maple Valley Sheriff’s King County Precinct issues Concealed Weapons Permits by appointment only. You must call first to make the appointment at 206-296-3883.

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made by calling (206) 2677070 from 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday.

Where does Covington conduct its Court and where can I get information about my

Where can I get fingerprinted?

The Maple Valley Sheriffs King County Precinct provides fingerprinting services by appointment only. Please call (206) 2963883.

Where is the nearest free neighborhood legal clinic?

The nearest clinic is the Kent Legal Clinic at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E Smith St., Kent, WA 98032. Hours are only on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. and appointments can be

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Guide To City Of Covington Parks And Trails CEDAR CREEK PARK

30 acres of the 110 acre Cedar Creek Park were acquired by the City of Covington in 2003 with the assistance of a King County Conservation Futures Grant.

The park features high quality wetlands, salmon bearing creek, trails and diverse habitat areas.

The additional 80 acres of the park is currently owned by King County.

CEDAR VALLEY NATURAL AREA

26020 186th Place SE The 6.75 acre natural area was acquired from King County in 2002.

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EVERGREEN PARK

19801 SE 262nd Street Evergreen Park was obtained from King County in 2000.

When completed, the park will feature: Pre-school age appropriate play equipment, natural areas and a walking path.

FRIENDSHIP PARK

15808 SE 254th Place Friendship Park opened in 2004. The park is a converted storm water pond. The .6 acre park features a basketball court, picnic area, children’s play equipment, walking path and grassy area for informal play.

GERRY CRICK SKATE PARK

25064 164th Avenue SE The skate park opened in 2004.

18230 SE 240th It features a 70 foot by 100 foot The Covington Aquatic Center skating area with above ground was acquired from King County ramps and a sani-can type in 2004. The facility restroom. The park is named in contains a 25-meter honor of a former member indoor pool with of the Parks and Recreation water slide and PARKS, TRAILS Commission who passed room available away in 2007. There is no & FUN for rentals. For on site parking available. scheduling and information call 425JENKINS CREEK PARK 413-POOL (7665).

18050 SE 267th Place Jenkins Creek Park was COVINGTON transferred from King County COMMUNITY PARK to the City of Covington in formerly known as 180th/240th 2003. The 23 acre park features: Street Park Walking trails and natural areas.

This park is located at the JENKINS CREEK southwest corner of 180th and REGIONAL TRAIL 240th streets. The property 18400 SE 267th Place - access features rolling pastures with from the west end of Timberlane mature forest and trails. The Drive SE and from east end of SE master plan for the park was 264th Place. adopted in February 2009.

This 23-acre park is centrally Design for the phase one soccer located in the city. Features field is underway. Construction include a spring fed pond, is planned for 2011. natural areas, walking trails, CRYSTAL VIEW PARK picnic tables and park benches.

25412 170th Place SE The upper meadow and park Crystal View Park was features on the east side of Covington’s first park. The the park are open. The lower 2.2 acre parcel was acquired meadow on the west side of the from King County in 2000 and park is currently closed to public constructed in 2003. It features access. The park was transferred a half basketball court, play from King County to the City equipment and picnic tables. in 2003.

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The City of Covington is home to several parks and trails, including Jenkins Creek Park shown here.

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King County continues to operate the regional trail system through the park. The 183 acre park acts as an urban separator between Kent and Covington providing critical habitat areas.

The Reserve is a regional storm water facility. It has a maintenance access road surrounding the pond that also serves as a half-mile loop walking trail. There are benches and picnic tables along the trail.

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Connect with the City

Employment:

Inspections:

Media Inquiries (including logo and photo requests):

Covington City Hall

Animal Control at (206) 296-7387

Contact Human Resources Manager Noreen Beaufrere at ext. 2240 or nbeaufrere@ covingtonwa.gov

Phone: (253) 638-1110 Fax: (253) 638-1122

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Graffiti Issues:

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Web: www.covingtonwa.gov

Facebook: www.facebook. com/CityofCovington

Connect with City Council Members

Please send any mailed correspondence for City Council members in care of Covington City Hall.

E-mail may be sent straight to Council Members at citycouncil@covingtonwa. gov.

Need to get a hold of someone at the city?

Contact information for some of the most frequently requested information can be found here. Unless noted, all extensions should be dialed after calling the main city phone number (253) 6381110.

Animal Complaints:

For questions about the Covington Aquatic Center, swimming classes or lessons, call (425) 413-POOL (7665)

Business Licenses:

For information on obtaining a business license, contact Permit Center Coordinator Kelly Thompson at ext. 2269 or kthompson@covingtonwa. gov

City-Sponsored Community Events:

To make a police report, call (206) 296-3311. To inquire about cleanup or free kits, contact Community Relations Coordinator Karla Slate at ext. 2234 or kslate@ covingtonwa.gov

Human Services:

For human services needs or information, contact Human Services Analyst Victoria Throm at ext. 2237 or vthrom@ covingtonwa.gov

Contact Building Official Robert Meyers at ext. 2231 or rmeyers@covingtonwa. gov

Contact Public Information Officer Karla Slate at ext. 2234 or kslate@ covingtonwa.gov

New Development:

Questions can be directed to Senior Planner Salina Lyons at ext. 2239 or slyons@covingtonwa.gov

Noise Control:

Contact Code Enforcement Officer Louis Quintanar at [ more Connect with the City page 12 ]

Contact Community Relations Coordinator Karla Slate at ext. 2234 or kslate@covingtonwa.gov

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Code Enforcement Issues:

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12 2011-2012 Residents’ Guide • COVINGTON [ CONNECT WITH THE CITY from page 10] ext. 3276 or lquintanar@ Street Light Outages: covingtonwa.gov

Non life-threatening police matters:

To report non-emergent matters, call police at (206) 296-3311

Permits:

Contact Permit Center Coordinator Kelly Thompson at ext. 2269 or kthompson@covingtonwa. gov

Potholes:

Contact Public Works Maintenance at (253) 638-1431

Recycling:

For information about recycling and recycling events, contact Public Works Office Supervisor Shellie Bates at ext. 2238 or sbates@covingtonwa.gov

Report them at www. intolight.com/lightsout or 1(888) 225-5773

Traffic Issues:

Contact City Engineer Don Vondran at ext. 2257 or dvondran@covingtonwa. gov

Volunteer:

Contact Personnel and Human Services Analyst Victoria Throm at ext. 2237 or vthrom@ covingtonwa.gov

Website Problems:

To report problems with the city’s website, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Karla Slate at ext. 2234 or kslate@covingtonwa.gov

Renting the Community Room: Contact the City Hall Reception Desk by dialing 0

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Are You Prepared?

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lot of devastating events have been happening in the world around us. From major earthquakes and tsunamis to tornados and winter storms, preparing to deal with the aftermath of a disaster is an important undertaking that we all need to be aware of.

In the Pacific Northwest, disasters like earthquakes, severe weather, volcanic eruptions, flooding, landslides, and fires are real threats to our livelihoods. Being prepared is the best defense to dealing with these hazards.

You can start by creating an emergency plan. Such a plan should discuss details on what you and your family will do if a disaster hits and include information for an out-of-the-area contact that your family can check in with. Next, create an emergency kit with essential supplies to help you and your family to get by for at least three days following a disaster. And, finally, consider taking a class to learn more basic emergency skills like CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training.

Here are a few useful websites to help you prepare for a disaster: www.3days3ways.org www.ready.gov DISASTER www.fema.gov PREPAREDNESS www.seattleredcross.org www.rpin.org www.takewinterbystorm.org For more information about CERT training in the Covington area, contact the Kent Fire Department Emergency Management Division at (253) 856-4440.

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Covington Aquatics Center W

e may only get a few months of great weather to enjoy in the summertime, but Covington residents and non-residents alike can enjoy the offerings of the Covington Aquatic Center all year long.

The Covington Aquatic Center offers a wide variety of activities for beginners, active swimmers, families and others to choose from. During the summer season, the Center can have over 30 staff members, all certified lifeguards, instructing classes and guarding the pool.

For recreational use, the Aquatics Center offers lap swims, family swims and public swims. You can even rent the pool for parties of up to 150 people with use of a party room, water slide and water walkway.

For exercise, you can join in deep water or shallow water exercise classes.

And, for lessons, choose from standard age and skill appropriate lessons,

parent and tot lessons, youth competition lessons, and even private or semiprivate lessons.

For the water lovers, the Aquatics Center offers specialized courses for lifeguard training and water safety instructor training. Youth ages 1114 can take part in the Center’s award-winning Aquatic Volunteer Academy, a week-long course that will teach them the basics of what’s needed to get their first job at the Covington Aquatic Center.

After the course, they are encouraged to become junior lifeguards and swim instructor aides.

To get up-to-date schedules and rates for the Covington Aquatic Center, please visit the City’s website at www. covingtonwa.gov/CAC or call (425) 413-POOL (7665).

The Covington Aquatic Center offers a variety of water exercise classes and lessons, including deepwater exercise class as shown here.

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Understanding the Tree Preservation Ordinance

ovington’s Tree Preservation Ordinance establishes regulations and procedures for preserving more existing trees, retains desirable trees and maintains a viable tree canopy for the City of Covington. It also: • Allows cutting of hazard trees without City permit or fees (except in critical areas) • Helps balance reasonable development of property with reasonable preservation and enhancement of surrounding property values, and increase privacy for residential sites • Promotes building practices consistent with the City’s natural topography, soils, and vegetation features • Restricts tree cutting in critical areas; and • Enables City staff to administer code violations more effectively The following activities or sites are exempt from both the minor tree removal permit and major tree clearing permit requirements provided they abide by certain conditions (as cited in the official ordinance): 1. Sites with 20 significant trees or less (trees at least six inches diameter).

2. Emergency removal of hazard trees provided such removal shall be reported to the City within ten (10) days on a form provided by the City. This exemption shall not apply to existing trees located within designated tree tracts.

3. Normal and routine maintenance of existing trees provided that said maintenance does not involve removal of healthy trees

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and is not detrimental to the health of any trees. Trenching or digging to a depth of greater than one foot within the critical root zone and tree topping is not allowed.

4. Commercial and wholesale nurseries and tree farms.

5. Tree harvesting with a State Forest Practices Permit, issued by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources under RCW 76.09.470.

6. Residential sites one acre or less and commercial or industrial sites two acres or less, provided no critical areas or buffers are disturbed, and provided no land clearing, grading or filling is involved.

7. Removal of trees on City owned property for installation of utilities and public facilities and maintenance of City property.

8. Limited removal of trees on existing, developed residential tracts between one (1) and ten (10) acres within 35 feet of an existing building footprint and 15 feet of an accessory building footprint.

Exempted areas for tree removal are measured from the edge of a building wall, road, drive, or easement out to the critical root zones of any tree. Trees outside of the aforementioned 35 foot and 10 foot areas shall not be removed without tree removal permits.

9. Limited exemption for firewood removal on ten acres or less.

Removal of up to four (4) trees annually for personal use as firewood, not resale, from any residentially zoned parcel of land up to ten acres; provided the property owner does not remove trees below the minimum 20 tree threshold for tree preservation as required in CMC 18.45.0860.

To read the complete details of the tree preservation ordinance brochures are available at Covington City Hall or for questions, please contact the City at (253) 638-1110.

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Human Services Providers CHILD ABUSE

King County Sexual Abuse Resource Center 425-226-5062 DSHS Child & Family Services Child Protective Services 1313 W Meeker #102 Kent, WA 98032 253-372-5930

CHILD CARE

Child Care Resources & Referrals Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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CLOTHING BANK

WA Women’s Employment & Edu 515 W. Harrison #208 Kent, WA 98032 #253-859-3718 Kent PTSA School District (All ages) 253-630-4727 Black Diamond Community Center 360-886-1011

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Catholic Community Services Family Center 1229 West Smith Street Kent, WA 98032 253-850-2523 www.ccsww.org

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Maple Valley Food Bank & Emergency Services Financial Assistance for utilities 425-432-8633 Black Diamond Comm. Center Financial assistance for heating bills, rent, gas vouchers for medical appointments.

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License Your Pets T

he City of Covington continues to partner with King County for animal control and pet license services.

For additional convenience, you can now purchase (or renew) a King County pet license at Covington City Hall, in addition to purchasing them online or by mail.

COVINGTON • 2011-2012 Residents’ Guide 17 call the number, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to get the phone number of the owner.

• Your pet gets a free ride home the first time it is found. County staff will attempt to deliver your pet home to you immediately, skipping a trip to the animal shelter.

• Your pet gets a longer care period.

When found, your licensed pet will be safely cared for at the County Animal Shelter for a longer time.

A King County pet license includes many benefits: • Found pets are reunited quickly with their owner. The Pet License office number is on the license. If someone finds your pet, they can

• You and your pet get the Vacation Pet Alert. When you leave home on vacation, call 206-296-2712 to register where your pet will be

Code Enforcement Code Enforcement enforces various ordinances that promote the health, safety and appearance of existing buildings and neighborhoods. By bringing violations to the attention of the city, you are helping to protect your property values and the aesthetics of your neighborhood. If you are concerned about any of the preceding, we can help. If a violation has occurred, we will try to resolve it in several different ways.

First, an investigation will be started upon receipt of a formal complaint.

After the initial review and code research of the complaint, contact is made with the person responsible for the potential or actual violation.

The City seeks voluntary compliance and provides a reasonable schedule for the violation to be corrected. The city works cooperatively with affected

Residents can now purchase pet licenses at Covington City Hall during regular business hours. while you are on vacation, who will be taking care of your pet and where to reach you. We will call the correct number if your pet gets loose during your vacation.

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residents, businesses and property owners to resolve potential violations in a manner that respects the rights and, where possible, the interests of all parties. Failure to achieve voluntary compliance may result in the issuance of an infraction which assesses a monetary penalty for each violation and each day the violation continues.

When completing a form, remember to please include the specific violation, the exact street address where it is occurring, your name and your phone number in case the city has any questions or needs further information.

For additional information or questions on the Citizen Action Request Form please contact us at (253) 638-1110 ext 3276. Forms can also be picked up in person at City Hall or can be found on the city’s website at www. covingtonwa.gov.

• License fees support the return of hundreds of lost pets to their homes and help adopt thousands of homeless pets to new families every year. Pet license fees also fund investigation of animal neglect or cruelty, spay/neuter programs to reduce pet overpopulation, and community education services.

Pet licensing services are available in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at Covington City Hall located at 16720 SE 271st St. Or, make your purchase online at http://payments. kingcounty.gov/safety/animalservices/ PetLicenses

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Annual Community Events

Annual Relay for Life June 24, 6 p.m. - June 25, 10 a.m.

Tahoma Junior High School The communities of Covington, Black Diamond and Maple Valley join together to host the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more information please visit www.relayforlife4corners.org or contact the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345.

Summer Splashtacular Saturday, June 25, noon-3 p.m.

Covington Aquatic Center Splash into summer with this fun water safety event – it’s free and encourages safe swimming throughout the warmer months. For more information, contact the Covington Aquatic Center at (425) 413POOL (7665).

Covington Days Festival Friday-Sunday, July 15-17 Cedar Heights Middle School Three days full of food, fun, fireworks and festivities. For more information visit www.

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National Night Out Against Crime Tuesday, August 2 For more information please contact Covington Police Chief Kevin Klason at (253) 638-1110 extension 2243.

Clean Covington Day Saturday, Sept. 10 Join the community and say goodbye to graffiti. Work parties will be dispatched to areas in the City to clean up graffiti with

provided supplies. For more information contact Karla Slate at (253) 638-1110 extension 2234.

Mayors Day of Concern for the Hungry Saturday, Sept. 24 For more information or to volunteer, contact the Maple Valley Food Bank, 21415 Maple Valley Hwy. or at (425) 432-8633.

Purple Light Nights® October 1-31 Shine a light for victims of domestic violence throughout the Domestic Violence Awareness Month of October. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 638-1110 extension 2237.

Purple Light Nights® Tree Lighting Event Saturday, October 1 The community tree will be lit with purple lights for this event that kicksoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month at 7 p.m. at the Don Henning Roundabout. For more information please contact Victoria Throm (253) 638-1110 extension 2237.

Make a Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 22 Help make a difference in Covington. For more information contact the Public Works Department at (253) 638-1110.

Spooky Swim Saturday, Oct. 29 Covington Aquatic Center A Halloween-themed pool party with lights

Navigating the City’s New Website You can find a lot about the City of Covington in just a click or two from the City’s new website at www.covingtonwa.gov Check out these links: Want to see what’s happening at the Covington Aquatic Center?

Click on “Covington Aquatic Center” under the Quick Links section on the homepage. www.covingtonwa.gov/CAC

out and a glowing pool. Special rates and times. For more information, contact the Covington Aquatic Center at (425) 413POOL (7665).

Veteran’s Day Ceremony Friday, Nov. 11 For more information contact Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042 or (425) 413-9614.

City of Covington Community Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 3 For more information about the tree lighting please contact Karla Slate at the City of Covington at (253) 638-1110.

Hollydaze Festival Friday-Sunday, Dec 2-4 A weekend full of events like the Fruitcake Hurl, Family Concert, Caroling, Santa Breakfast, Float-in Movies, and more. For information on Hollydaze events, contact the Kiwanis Club of the Foothills, P.O. Box 7352, Covington, WA 98042 Sweetheart Swim Feb. 11, 2012 To celebrate Valentine’s Day come swimming with your sweetheart at any regularly scheduled swims at a 2-for-1 deal!

For more information call (425) 413-POOL (7665).

April Pools Day April 2012 (TBD) Head to the Covington Aquatic Center for water safety lessons and free swimming!

Call (425) 413-POOL (7665) for more information. **Dates and times are subject to change.

Want to meet your Council Members?

Click on “City Government” then “City Council.” www.covingtonwa.gov/city_government/city_council.html Want to see upcoming meetings or community events?

Click on the calendar icon on the homepage. www.covingtonwa.gov/calendar_app Want to read recent news?

View the news section on the homepage. www.covingtonwa.gov/news

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United States Postal Service – by appointment only King County Community Services – Wednesday’s at Valley Vehicle Licensing City of Maple Valley 22035 S.E. Wax Road, Suite 5 Maple Valley, WA 98038 (425) 413-8800 www.ci.maple-valley.wa.us/passports.asp Birth Certificates Information regarding obtaining certified copies of birth certificates or other vital records may be found online through VitalChek Network, Inc. at www.vitalrec.com

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Demographics of Covington Population - 17,575 Area in Sq. Miles - 6.5 Median Age - 32.1 years Percent of Population Under 35 – 50% Percent of Owner-Occupied – 90% Number of Households – 5,830 Avg. Household Size – 3.1 Percent of King County’s Population – 1% Median Household Income - $77,200 (2008) Median Home Value - $300,000 (2006)

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Monthly Meetings

City Council Meetings Second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Arts Commission Meetings Second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Economic Development Council Fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Parks & Recreations Commission Meetings Third Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Meetings First and third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Human Services Commission Meetings Second Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

All meetings are held at Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St., Suite 100, unless otherwise posted. Please call to confirm dates and times, as they are subject to change.

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Covington MultiCare Clinic 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 253-372-7100 www.multicare.org/clinics Covington MultiCare Urgent Care Center 17700 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 (253) 372-7020 www.multicare.org/clinics Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital 317 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405-4234 1-800-552-1419 (253) 403-1400 www.multicare.org Valley Medical Center Covington Primary Care 16850 SE 272nd Street Covington, WA 98042 (253) 395-1960 www.valleymed.org

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Covington Domestic Violence Task Force T

he mission of the Covington community education effort. VicDomestic Violence Task Force toria has spoken to the Covington (CDVTF) is to promote a strong message Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis that “Domestic Violence Has No Place in of the Foothills, Covington RotaOur Community” through collaborative ry, and many local churches. She is available upon request by callleadership, communication, education ing 253-638-1110 x2237 or email and victim support. The task force serves vthrom@covingtonwa.gov. the greater Covington area including Maple Valley and Black Diamond.

• Work to support policies that Over the past year, the task force has meet victim needs and hold perbeen very active in the community with petrators accountable –members several projects that fulfill their mission. attend the annual King County Providing basic services to adults and Lobby Day for Domestic Violence children who are victims of domestic at the state capital. They meet violence is a priority goal of the task with state representatives and force. The organization obtained a 501(C) senators to gain their support on (3) non-profit status in order to apply current bills regarding domestic for grant funding and receive donations. violence laws and funding.

The Director and co-founder Victoria Throm, along with other members, are • Bathroom Flyer Project – a new unpaid volunteers, which allows all funds program is being launched this to be used for direct services to victims. spring to increase victim’s access Services vary, but the most common need to resources. Partnering with lois for shelter since most victims that come cal restaurants, businesses, and for help is when they left their abuser and medical facilities, volunteers will During Purple Light Nights® (Oct. 1-31), the Task have nowhere to go. be placing flyers with tear-off The task force has provided 103 bed Force, with local sponsors, lights trees around Covington numbers for the Domestic Abuse nights (motel vouchers) for 26 women Women’s Network (DAWN) 24- City Hall to honor victims of domestic violence. and children to keep them safe while hour crisis line, on the back of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month, they wait for an opening in a shelter. each public bathroom stall. Victhe task force will host its 2nd Annual Shelter turn away rate is 25 to one, so the tims are more likely to take a help- PLN Community Tree Lighting on need for additional safe nights is critical. line number when no one can see Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. This event An additional $155 was provided to them or they can easily hide the is a cooperative effort with Kentwood victims for gas cards and food. number from their abuser.

High School, Jennifer Beach Foundation, Some accomplishments of the CDVTF and local service clubs. Plans to continue include: The biggest event for domestic the Purple Light Nights® Bite are already • Covington Days Festival and violence awareness is held each year under way.

Parade – The task during the month of October.

Anyone interested in being involved force uses this special Created by Victoria Throm in with the CDVTF, no matter how small, is STOP event to make contact 2007, the Purple Light Nights® always welcome. Monthly meetings are held DOMESTIC with the community (PLN) campaign is held to honor the second Thursday of each month from and provide informaVIOLENCE the victims of domestic violence, noon to 1 p.m. at Covington City Hall. tion about family viosupport lence. In 2010 the task the survivors, force received the “Spirit Award” and to give hope trophy for their participation in to those still the parade. living with abuse.

The campaign • Business Outreach – Packets of If you have old cell phones, chargers, empty printer has successfully information about how domestic cartridges, video games, digital cameras, iPods or DVDs, been held in 23 violence affects businesses and bring them to Covington City Hall to support the Covington states, 3 Canadian the community have been proDomestic Violence Task Force. When you donate any of provinces, and vided to over 150 businesses in these items they will be recycled and the proceeds will Guam.

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Covington Schools

Kentlake Senior High School 21401 SE 300th Street Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-4900 253-373-4908 Fax

Kentwood Christian Academy 26223 164th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-631-8853 Cedar Heights Middle School 19640 SE 272nd Street Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7620 253-373-7628 Fax Mattson Middle School 16400 SE 251st Street Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7670 253-373-7673 Fax Rainier Christian Middle School 26201 180th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-639-7715 Cedar Valley Elementary School 26500 Timberlane Way SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7649 253-373-7651 Fax Covington Elementary School 17070 SE Wax Road Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7652 253-373-7654 Fax

Crestwood Elementary School 25225 180th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7634 253-373-7636 Fax Grass Lake Elementary School 28700 191st Place SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7661 253-373-7663 Fax Horizon Elementary School 27641 144th Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7313 253-373-7324 Fax

Event Space Available for Rent T

he City of Covington has rental space available at City Hall for meetings, socials, classes, seminars, party events, receptions and other gatherings.

The room is approximately 1,500 square feet with hardwood floors and windows on two sides and is available during regular city business hours as well as on evenings and weekends. Rental of the Community Room includes tables and chairs for 90. Use of an attached kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove and dishwasher is available for an additional fee.

Links to reservation forms and rental procedures and regulations can be found on the City’s website at www.covingtonwa.gov/ roomrentals.html.

Community Room At A Glance: Chairs Available 90 Tables Available 9 (round) 3 (rectangle/ buffet) Podium Yes Kitchen Facilities Yes, for additional fee Adjacent restroom Yes Parking Available at City Hall (side and rear lots only) Fees $26/hour M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; $60/hour all other times, when available; $250 refundable damage deposit; $31 Kitchen use fee Capacity 90 for sit down events or 120 for reception style events Please contact the City at (253) 638-1110 extension 2241 for additional information and availability.

Jenkins Creek Elementary School 26915 186th Avenue SE Covington, Washington 98042 253-373-7331 253-373-7333 Fax Lake Youngs Elementary School 19660 142nd Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7646 253-373-7648 Fax Meridian Elementary School 25621 140th Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7664 253-373-7666 Fax

Call for more information on renting our facilities for individual church retreats!

CHRISTIAN CAMPS & CONFERENCES

Summer Camps: Christian Before & After School Program

• Day Camps Classic, Counselor-in-Training, PreSchool and Special Needs

• Equestrian Camps Red Barn, Overnight, Trail Emphasis and Wrangler-in-Training

• Overnight Camps Soccer, Wilderness, Junior and Teen Camps

Sawyer Woods Elementary School 31135 228th Avenue SE Black Diamond, Washington 98010 253-373-7750 253-373-7757 Fax Sunrise Elementary School 22300 132nd Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98042 253-373-7630 253-373-7632 Fax

Call to arrang e a tour to chec k us out in person !

• Berachah Club

Join us for these other great activities at Berachah!

Family Camps: Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend Summer Events: Celebrate America July4th!!!

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• Live Music & Fun: FREE Fireworks, Longhorn BBQ, Go-karts, carnival games, open pool and more!

• Golf Tournament: 4 Man Scramble

Year Round:

Aquatic Lessons and Equestrian Lessons

253-939-0488 or 800-859-CAMP

www.campb.org • Check out our two camps: Berachah and Buck Creek

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• 24-hour Nursing Care • Individualized Nutrition Evaluation Employment Opportunities • Rehabilitation Services for RN’s, LPN’s • Physical Therapy & CNA’s • Speech Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Discharge Planning Canterbury House • Social Services 100% Employee Owned • Medicare/Medicaid welcome • Hospice • Family Support Network 502 29th St. SE, Auburn, WA

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We offer a warm and friendly atmosphere provided by caring staff to meet short and long term skilled nursing needs.

(253) 939-0090

Still OPEN During Construction of the NEW TRM! We are still open to serve you with our knowledgeable and friendly staff. We are locally owned and operated, located at 4-Corners in Maple Valley. Watch for our Grand Opening in early 2012, located just east of our current location.

We are a full-service lumberyard and hardware store serving homeowners and contractors. Our goal at TRM is to provide all our customers with the best service and products available. We believe that there is no customer too small or too big for us to handle. We are committed to carrying the fullest and most extensive line(s) of building products of any lumberyard. Which is complemented by our knowledgeable staff for our customers to partner with to help make their dreams become reality.

• Precision Delivery available for best service!

• Better selection of goods with virtually all lengths & sizes available.

• On-Site mill for customized cuttings!

• Old-Fashioned service to help you get the job done!

• Firewood pick-up & delivery.

Whether you are tackling a home improvement project or a whole new home, TRM will help you achieve the results you are after!

4 CORNERS IN MAPLE VALLEY 493823

Maple Valley - (425) 432-1222

Toll Free in Washington - 1 (800) 743-1222

www.trmwoodproducts.net

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Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 7 AM - 5 PM Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM Closed Sundays

KNOWLEDGEABLE & FRIENDLY STAFF Why shop at a box store, when you will receive personal customer service selecting what you need & loading it on your vehicle, NO matter how big the job.

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