Inside the City 21 May 2021 Edition

Inside the City of Tumwater Date: May 21, 2021 To:

Mayor Pete Kmet City Councilmembers City Employees

From: John Doan, City Administrator

PEOPLE New Finance Director Joins Tumwater

Police Officer Kyle Fiala has also left the City. Kyle

Troy started this week and is rapidly learning

Active Duty in Tumwater

The new City Finance Director is Troy Niemeyer. names,

responsibilities,

and

all

the

things

going on in Tumwater. Troy was previously the Director

of

the

State

Audit

and

Special

Investigations for the State Auditor’s Office. He is a

graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. In his spare time,

he

is

Welcome, Troy!

an

accomplished

home brewer.

Bruce Brenna Retiring

Police Lieutenant Bruce Brenna is retiring after 30

joined us in May 2020. We wish him well also.

Recent data from the South Sound Military

Community Partnership indicates an estimated 153 active duty JBLM troops and 8 National Guard/Army

Reserve soldiers in Tumwater. There are an additional 306 dependents that attach to those soldiers.

EVENTS

years of service. His law enforcement career began

City Makes CDBG Funds Available

After graduating from WSU with a degree in criminal

Development Block Grant Funds. After issuing a

officer ( and promoted to Lieutenant in 2003. He has

following organizations to receive portions of the

DARE Officer, Admin/Training Lt., and Detective

of Thurston County, Catholic Community Services,

in Pullman, where he worked as a security guard.

Every third year, the City receives federal Community

justice—Go, Cougs!, Bruce was hired as a police

Request for Proposals, the Council selected the

been an FTO, SWAT officer, Firearms Instructor,

$184,000 in public service funds: Boys & Girls Club

Lieutenant during his career. Thank you, Bruce, for an

Senior Services, and TOGETHER!.

outstanding career of service to Tumwater!

An Engineer and Police Officer Leaving Us

Transportation and Engineering Services Engineer

Jared Crews has joined Chris Carlson at Hatton

Godot Pantier. Jared started with the City in 2017

and was a member of the Development Review Team. We wish Jared the best.

The Community Schools Program sponsored by

TOGETHER received more than half of that funding.

The City Council set a priority for the project funds to be spent on housing. As a result, the award of

almost $900,000 went to Homes First, the Housing Authority, Rebuilding Together, and Habitat for Humanity.

Community Summit

The Community Summit, which was delayed from last year because of the pandemic, will be on June 7.

INSIDE THE CITY

This first virtual Summit will feature learning and

Illustrating our Mission, Vision, or Beliefs in Action.

substance abuse. If you are interested in these topics,

One of the City Council goals has been to look at the regionalization of fire and emergency medical services. Although Tumwater has a fine tradition of quality fire and emergency medical services, the State Legislature has created some opportunities to provide better service to the community and more sustainable emergency response and city government budgets through fire regionalization. Many large Washington cities have studied and pursued this approach – including Renton, Puyallup, and Kent. Everett and the Snohomish County Fire District are reviewing it now, along with Aberdeen and Hoquiam doing their own study. These agencies have shown that this approach can provide improved service and efficiency to the communities they serve.

dialog about unaccompanied youth and youth please let your supervisor know. The Summit starts at 7 p.m.

PLACES Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee is busy reviewing a lot of projects. They include:

• 41-lot subdivision feasibility review proposed at 6139 Kirsop Rd. SW – the 3rd Division of Rob

Rice’s Kirsop Crossing.

• Two warehouses and office uses proposed for 7925 Sweet Iron Ct. E. proposed by Liberty Leasing.

• Convert the former Elyse’s Catering at 3238 Capitol Blvd. SE to a deli and micro-beer establishment.

• Construct a 41,000 s.f. warehouse/office at 8010 River Drive SE. (formal review)

• 16-lot Planned Unit Development for 15 new units at 2428/36 70th Avenue SW.

• 10,000 s.f. commercial building for Olympia Sheet Metal at 8947 Select Ct. SE.

• Convert a former bowling alley (you know the one) to a bowling events center and IT service center.

• Build a single-family residence on Antsen St. SE.

• Construct a 4-story storage building at 1600 Israel Road SW. (formal review)

Remember, a feasibility review is the most comment type of DRC review where staff review preliminary

proposals that may or may not result in applications.

The formal review is the most detailed and expansive DRC review and usually precedes an application.

This week, the City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Olympia to form a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Planning Committee.

The Committee will study the feasibility of forming an independent government authority to provide fire and emergency medical services in the two cities. In short, the property tax rate in the cities would be reduced, and the new RFA would operate off that tax base, the EMS contract, and potentially a new fire benefit charge. This step came out of a broader study of regionalization completed in 2019. It recommended that regionalization be feasible among the four central fire agencies in the county (Tumwater, Olympia, Lacey, and East Olympia). Late last year, discussions started between Olympia and Tumwater, culminating in this RFA Planning Committee.

This doesn’t mean the City is getting out of the fire business yet. The Committee has an 18-month timeframe to make a recommendation. If supportive, a public vote in both jurisdictions would be required to approve the formation of a new fire and emergency services agency. There will be an analysis of the impacts of changes in City revenue and expenses We look forward to seeing where this study takes us and what opportunities lie ahead for the fire service and our community. If you have particular questions, please reach out to Acting Chief Hurley or me.

TUMWATER FIRE DEPARTMENT

April 2021

April 2021

Message from the Chief

As temperatures rise and thoughts turn to summer, it is time to think about wildfire risk reduction and steps to make your home safer. Some areas are considered wildland-urban interfaces where houses are built in grassland and forested areas that merge with suburban areas. Reduce the risk from fire by keeping your roof and deck clean from debris, inspecting your roof and replacing missing shingles, covering vents with wire mesh to prevent embers from entering, removing dead vegetation and other flammable materials from around your home-especially within 5 feet. Prune trees so the lowest branches are 6 to 10 feet above the ground to prevent fire from getting into the trees. Move construction materials, trash, and woodpiles at least 30 feet away from your home and outbuildings. Dispose of branches, leaves, weeds, and grass clippings to reduce available fuels for fire. If you are ever ordered to evacuate due to fire danger, remember to close all windows and doors tightly to prevent embers from entering the house. The Tumwater Fire Department is increasing efforts to train and equip our staff to fight wildland fires.

We want to be prepared to respond in our community and assist area partners in responding to wildland incidents such as the Bordeaux fire in 2020. Please help us in keeping our community safe!

Brian Hurley

Operations Division

On 4/27/21, at 11:17 a.m., TFD units and Fire Districts 9, 6, 1, and Olympia Fire Department were dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire on Lathrop Industrial Dr. SW. As units were enroute, initial reports of a shed on fire behind a trailer park addressed off Blomberg St. SW, which is not in the TFD response area.

The reporting party stated the best access was from the end of Lathrop Industrial Dr. SW. BNT1 arrived on the scene first, on Lathrop Industrial, to find a woodshed fully involved with fire. Although the shed could be seen from Lathrop Industrial, the best access was from Blomberg St., and all incoming units were directed to respond via that route. ET1 arrived on the scene, and with one hose line extinguished the fire. All incoming and mutual aid engine companies began to arrive in Level 1 staging and were released quickly, as TFD crews quickly had the fire under control. No injuries were reported, and the fire was contained to a woodshed that was full of firewood and a small area of brush surrounding the shed.

Emergency Medical Services Division Approximately 90% of fire staff have received their COVID-19 vaccinations.

On April 20, we trained five citizens in compression-only CPR. TFD offers CPR classes on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Registration is through Thurston County Medic One. Crews continue to wear all appropriate PPE to keep themselves and the community safe against COVID-19.

Crews responded to 10 cardiac arrest calls during April.

Seven of our Paramedics attended the Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) class held on April 28.

This class updates emergency responders on the latest standards in prehospital care.

Community members are encouraged to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Use the Vaccine Locator to find a vaccine clinic.

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Training Division

Wildland Fire or Red Card training continues. Eight more staff members completed the S130, S190, and L180 courses. Once all members complete the course, we will schedule a field day for hands-portion using different hand tools and digging a fire line. A huge shout out to Captain Cathey and Firefighters Hagen and Brady for coordinating and delivering extrication training to the shifts April 26- 29 Crews used two vehicles and practiced stabilization and extrication using hand tools, small tools, and hydraulic tool. Each tool has a time and place to be used during extrication.Second Quarter Training includes bunker gear inspection, heat exposures, and hazard communication. Crews inspect bunker gear for rips, tears, broken zippers, and anything that would make the gear not work its best. Each year before summer and warm weather, we review heat exposures, outside temperature impacts, and how it affects firefighters in bunker gear. Hazard communication protects employees from hazardous chemicals used or stored in the workplace. Training includes information on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) sheets, where to find them in the stations, and what to do if a spill occurs in the workplace.

Training

Hours

Administrative

2

Fire Suppression / Fire Prevention

200.5

Emergency Medical, OTEP/In-service

157.5

Special Operations Technical Rescue

0

WAC Requirements

21

Total Hours

381

Call Volume and Response Time Travel Time

April Call Volume 250 200

156

184

223 190

156

184 7.16

150

6.89

5.86

100

5.2

50 0

2021

2020 T1

2019

T2

ET1 TO T1 ET1 TO T2 ET2 TO ET2 ET2 TO ET1

Advanced Life Support Responses

42 M14

54

M5 County

81 M5 City

Community Outreach During April, five car seat inspections/installations were provided. The type of car seat your child needs depends on several things, including your child’s age, size, and developmental needs. Healthy Children has a wonderful online guide to car seat safety for families.

Smoke detectors save lives and smoke alarms play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. Throughout the month, staff are called upon to either install smoke detectors or change batteries due to high ceilings in homes for the elderly. Do not hesitate to contact us for help with smoke detectors. We still make house calls.

Captain Josh Stewart attended and reviewed the Labor & Industries fire drill on April 22. The Department works with many agencies and businesses in the community, assisting with the review of fire drills and evacuation plans. Please contact us for assistance. Practice makes perfect. Drills allow you to identify weak spots or areas needing improvement, test your alarms, fulfill your legal obligations of keeping people safe, plan, and know you have everything you need.

On April 24, the engine company surprised a 3-year-old boy with a fire engine birthday drive-by on Wrigley Ln. There is nothing better to warm your heart than a smile from a child!

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Staff Accomplishments Joe Williamson graduated from the Fire Recruit Academy. This is an

arduous 12-week program focusing on core firefighting skills. Recruits also learn about techniques that promote good physical and mental well-

being to ensure a long and satisfying career. After the fire academy, Firefighter Paramedic Williamson also participated in a weeklong

Advanced Life Support academy to reinforce paramedic skills. We are excited to have FF/PM Williamson as part of our team. We also want to

thank Lacey Fire District 3 for taking on the task of hosting the academy – this is not an easy undertaking.

Firefighter Paramedic Jim Floyd retired after 28 years of service with the

Tumwater Fire Department. Jim was a fixture on “B” Shift his entire career and

provided skilled medical care to thousands of people as well as fighting fires. Jim was a mentor to many paramedics and EMTs, and we wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement. .

Parks & Facilities Project Updates | April 2021

Old Brewhouse Tower Security Upgrades As rehabilitation work on the Old Brewhouse Tower continues, Facilities staff have added additional security and lighting. The building now has a monitored security system, exterior lighting, and additional signage to deter trespassing and vandalism.

The lighting also highlights this historic building for public viewing from Historical Park and I-5.

View from Historical Park

Trees in City Parks

The City has thousands of trees throughout our Park system require monitoring for their health and for public safety while people use our parks and trails.

Parks & Recreation staff work with arborists and local industry professionals to evaluate and care for our trees year-round.

Perimeter fencing and exterior lighting.

Active Parks and Athletic Fields In the spring, sports fields are prepared for daily use. Staff have been busy working at Pioneer and Tumwater Hill Parks to provide quality competitive areas for soccer, baseball, softball, sand volleyball and our new cornhole league. Our sports fields are reserved every day from April to October and thousands of participants of all ages will play and compete this year in Tumwater parks.

Field marking on Pioneer Park athletic fields.

TUMWATER METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT MAINTAIN • IMPROVE • BUILD Approved by voters in 2018, funding from the MPD will be used to extend the useful life of our most used parks and playgrounds, address safety and security issues, invest in underserved neighborhoods, improve energy efficiency, and preserve new open spaces.

Priorities include: Parks and playgrounds maintenance and safety New neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and restrooms Trail expansion along the Deschutes River Valley Protection of environmentally sensitive areas and wildlife corridors Community arts and cultural heritage programs, historic properties, recreation programs, and a community garden Community Center with meeting and event space, senior services, indoor sports courts, and land for a future public swimming pool

Current MPD Projects There are several deferred park maintenance projects slated for completion in 2021.

Chain-link outfield fencing will be replaced on many of our baseball and softball fields. Some of these fences are over 26 years old in need of replacement.

Repairs are being made to some of our neighborhood park play structures to increase accessibility, improve safety and replace failing access points.

New water lines will be extended at Pioneer Park to provide drinking fountains to our sports fields. Water lines will also add new irrigation zones to increase the efficiency of water usage and turf care.

Storm water catch basins at Pioneer Park have sustained damage during past floods of the Deschutes River. These storm systems will be repaired and replaced.

Picnic tables at several of our parks will be replaced with new, ADA accessible tables.

Park signage will be updated at several parks and trails.

Tentative Schedule of MPD Projects 2020-21 Historic District Park Improvements New Restrooms at 2 existing neighborhood parks New Neighborhood Park – The Preserve Community Conversation – new Community Center 2021-26 Deferred Park Maintenance Projects Purchase Open Space and Neighborhood Park land 2022 Community Garden Program Opportunity-based Public Art New Neighborhood Park– South Tumwater 2023 Acquire Land for Community Center 2025 New Neighborhood Park– SW Neighborhood New Community Center 2027 Deschutes Valley Trail Expansion New Neighborhood Park – Trails End

Police Department Monthly Report To:

John Doan, City Administrator

From:

Jon Weiks, Chief of Police

Date:

May 15, 2021

Re:

April 2021

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 2021-00554

Theft 2nd - Patrol Officers responded to a report of a theft of a catalytic converter in a retail store parking lot. The reporting party advised he witnessed a male steal the catalytic converter from a Toyota Prius. The suspect fled in a white Cadillac, last observed westbound on Trosper Road. The witness described the suspect, the vehicle, the vehicle license plate and took photographs of the suspect and vehicle. An Officer responding to the call located the vehicle and contacted the driver who admitted to stealing the converter. The suspect further admitted to stealing two other converters on separate dates. The converter and the tools used to steal the converter were recovered from the vehicle with the suspect's permission. The suspect was arrested and booked at the Thurston County Jail for Theft 2nd Degree.

2021-00616

Theft 2nd – A Patrol Officer responded to a local commercial business for a report of a theft. The Officer contacted the victim (employee) inside the business. The victim reported an unknown female was observed going behind the counter and wandering around the store. The female then left the business. The victim checked the vicinity and realized her phone, cash, and bank card were all missing. The victim described the suspect to the investigating Officer. The Officer recognized the description of the female as someone he had contacted earlier in the evening sleeping in an abandoned vehicle. The Officer re-contacted the suspect at the abandoned vehicle and detained her. The suspect admitted to stealing the phone, bank card, and cash.

The suspect was placed under arrest for Theft 2nd and searched incident to arrest.

The victim’s cash, bank card, phone, and receipts were recovered from the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was found to be in possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Due to COVID restrictions, the suspect was transported and booked at the Nisqually Jail for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and two counts of Theft

2nd. The case was referred to the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration.

2021-00653

Burglary 2nd/Malicious Mischief – Patrol Officers were alerted to a fire alarm activated at Tumwater City Hall. A sergeant was in the Police Department when the alarm was activated, and he responded to check on the alarm. While checking the building perimeter, the Fire Department arrived. Police and Fire Department crews observed a broken window pane in one of the doors to City Hall and checked the interior of the building. The Sergeant entered an office downstairs and observed a male seated on the floor of the office, and appeared to be having a mental health- or narcotics-related issue. The suspect was detained for the investigation of commercial burglary. During the investigation, the Sergeant discovered a second broken window and a large rock lying nearby. Assisting Officers learned the suspect had traveled to Tumwater City Hall in his commercial tractor/trailer vehicle, which was parked in the lot. The suspect reported he had driven from King County and thought there were people following him who wanted to harm him, and he broke into the building seeking shelter. The suspect was treated on the scene for injuries, transported and booked at the Thurston County Jail for Burglary 2nd and Malicious Mischief. The commercial vehicle was towed from the scene after contacting the trucking company that owned the vehicle.

PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROPBOX The public deposited 125 pounds of prescription drugs in April and a total of 410 pounds for the year.

BUDGET At the end of the month, the Police Department budget is 32% spent for the year.

K-9 STATISTICS 1 Tracking Deployment •

Assisted Tumwater Officers and Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies in tracking an auto theft suspect. An attempt to locate was broadcast on all local law enforcement frequencies of an auto theft that had just occurred in Thurston County. A Tumwater officer coming on-duty was in the area and soon spotted the victim’s vehicle. The Officer followed the vehicle without any emergency lights activated while awaiting the arrival of other officers. However, the suspect drove down a dead-end road and fled from the vehicle on foot before other officers arrived. A perimeter was set, and Officer Mize and K9 James responded to the scene.

K9 James was able to acquire the suspect’s scent and began tracking the suspect. Resident reports of the suspect running through an area kept coming in and requiring continual adjusting of the perimeter. K9 James tracked the suspect for a significant distance and for a

couple of hours. Eventually, the track was discontinued when apparent signs of the suspect showed him entering a swamp. A few minutes later, the suspect was spotted emerging from the opposite side of the swamp covered in mud and soaking wet. The very cold and exhausted suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

SRO ACTIVITY School Resource Officer Tyler Boling investigated a Child Protective Services referral regarding allegations of abuse and an allegation the student was kicked out of the house. The investigation led the matter to be closed as unfounded.

School Resource Officer Rosco Rollman assisted a Black Hills High School administrator with an investigation regarding social media posts by a couple of students that were believed to involve selfharm. The school resolved the matter.

SRO Rollman assisted the Tenino Police Department with an investigation involving a Tumwater Middle School student’s phone that was hacked and used to distribute pornography and make threats. Tenino PD is conducting the primary investigation.

CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement initiated 4 new cases this month.

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Vegetation from undeveloped property growing over a sidewalk

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Feather flags at a retail business

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Feather flags at a retail business

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Construction activities occurring before 0700 hours

Code Enforcement closed 1 case this month.

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Overgrown trees at a commercial business causing a sight-distance issue were trimmed upon receipt of a courtesy letter

Code Enforcement currently has 15 open cases.

QUANTIFIABLE ACTIVITY

Monthly

Year to Date

2021

2020

% Changed

2021

2020

% Changed

Calls for Service Self-Initiated* Arrests Citations Issued New Cases – Investigations Public Disclosure Requests CPL/Gun Transfers Court Documents Evidence

1389 1383 44 35 15 111 166 54 122

1407 1165 17 3 17 50 67 24 104

-1% 19% 159% 1067% -12% 122% 148% 125% 17%

5589 6027 189 230 59 355 501 232 499

5853 4971 254 187 76 276 388 265 513

-5% 21% -26% 23% -22% 29% 29% -13% -3%

Overtime

155

304

-49%

1025

1426

-28%

Annual Leave Sick Leave

*

482 183

102 33

373% 455%

1162 777

798 605

46% 28%

Self-Initiated includes investigative follow-ups, civil paperwork service, area checks, business checks, school visits, resident contacts, traffic stops, and back-up activity.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Lieutenant Jennifer Kolb was the keynote speaker at the annual Washington Association of Education Office Professionals (WAEOP) conference. Lieutenant Kolb’s presentation covered human trafficking and personal safety.

PERSONNEL •

Christina Keontizer, Police Service Specialist – 23 years

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Ross Rutledge, Services & Transport/Code Enforcement Officer – 19 years

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Chuck Liska, Sergeant – 16 years

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Oran Thompson, Officer – 3 years

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Friedrich Jaeger-Faber, Officer – 1 year

TRAINING •

One member attended Rapsheet and FBI III Overview

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One member attended Child Physical Abuse training

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One member attended ACCESS Level II recertification training

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One member completed a two-week Advanced Collision Investigation course

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One member attended an overview on Leave Laws

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Two members completed BAC/SFST refresher training

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One member attended Sexual Assault Kits and Beyond training

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Two members attended a one-week Central Square virtual conference

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One member attended Response to the Non-criminal Barricade training

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One member completed CIT Online training

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Four TPD members of Thurston County SWAT attended monthly training

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18 members attended an internal Department training day.

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Two new members continued in the Field Training program.

621 total training hours

COMMENDATIONS/LETTERS OF APPRECIATION Officer Stacy Brown received a letter of appreciation from a resident she assisted during a welfare check. The resident wrote in a message on our Facebook site, “I’m looking for the female Officer that came to my residence on the night of February 22nd of this year. She was instrumental and a part of saving my life that night. This Officer showed much compassion and empathy! I feel she went above and beyond. I would love to get in touch with her and personally thank her if possible. Coming from

a law enforcement family and seeing hard hearts in this profession, your agency should be proud of this Officer, and she should be recognized and thanked. I’m alive because of her part in helping me.

I’m alive and now sober for 37 days and getting the help I need due to her compassion and treating me like a human. So thank you to this Officer for caring. Probably unable to thank her in person but would be honored to if at all possible!”

The Department received a thank you card from a resident. The resident wrote, “Thank you so much for all you do to keep us safe! Thank you for responding so quickly to the false alarms at my home last week!”

Officer Randy Baughn received a verbal commendation from a resident. The resident called into the Department and expressed his appreciation for how Officer Baughn handled an incident in February. In particular, he recognized Officer Baughn for sticking around and talking to him for a while after everything was cleared up. The resident said Officer Baughn helped him change his life and get moving in the right direction.

Officer Jim Moran and Detective Brandt Baker received a verbal commendation from a resident. The resident called and expressed his appreciation for the professional service provided by Officer Moran and Detective Baker in recovering his stolen bicycle. The resident felt he would never see his bicycle again and was extremely appreciative.

Transportation & Engineering Water Resources & Sustainability May 2021 PERSONNEL UPDATES & ANNIVERSARIES

Matt Webb Engineer III | 5/14/1990 – 31 yrs.

Forrest Bailey Cross Connection Specialist | 5/14/2002 – 19 yrs.

Curt Shields Water Quality Technician | 5/4/2004 – 17 yrs.

Michael Erickson Skilled Maintenance Worker | 5/1/2007 – 14 yrs.

Shannon Geary Department Assistant III | 5/1/2015 – 6 yrs.

Meagan Veal Projects Assistant | 5/1/2019 – 2 yrs.

TRANSPORTATION & ENGINEERING ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project Work includes resurfacing and rehabilitation of various City streets. The work will be completed on main roadway segments and within residential neighborhoods. The project consists of approximately 6.5 miles of pavement repairs and crack sealing of existing asphalt pavement in preparation for chip seal surfacing in 2022. About 3.5 miles of existing roadway will be resurfaced with a new asphalt pavement overlay/inlay. The project includes constructing eight sidewalk ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, new pavement marking in areas of asphalt overlay, and replacement of utility and utility access covers.

Common SWPPP elements include a site description and map, names of the pollution prevention team, descriptions of activities that could cause pollution, spill response information, and training records. The Plans are kept for the facilities shop, the maintenance shop, and the Tumwater Valley Golf Course and are updated to reflect current conditions and BMPs annually. The Stormwater Program strives to improve how we manage our stormwater and pollutants by updating SWPPPS and offering solutions to challenges at each facility. These steps help keep the City in compliance with the Department of Ecology and ensure our water is some of the best.

COLLECTIONS DIVISION The Collections crew replaced a pump on the Kimmie St. lift station, as part of ongoing maintenance.

UTILITY OPERATIONS Rocky Smith had 231 utility locates during the last month.

The Water Crew set 36 new meters in the second half of April and the first week of May. They flushed the Craft District water service lines as routine maintenance for water quality and relocated a fire hydrant on Cleveland Avenue as a systems improvement under a private permit.

The project has been designed by City staff and awarded to the low bidder, Granite Construction, by City Council on May 4, 2021. Work is scheduled to start mid-June, with project completion expected by mid-August.

WATER RESOURCES & SUSTAINABILITY Planning for Rain!

Rain is inevitable in Washington. The City plans for rain at facilities through site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). The Plans identify activities and conditions that might cause water pollution and Best Management Practices (BMP) the City should use to reduce those pollutants in stormwater.

Erik Lysne relocating the fire hydrant