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Open House: SR 522 Stage III

Learn more about the next stage in improvements to SR 522 at a Community Open House on April 23 from 5 to 7 pm at the Bothell Police Department Community Room (18410 101st Ave NE). Project team members will be on hand at this open house to answer your questions about the project. Read more.

Open House: Storm and Surface Water Plan

The City of Bothell is creating a new storm and surface water master plan. This plan will unify and guide Bothell's future related to surface water health, storm water handling, and flood management. Open House Session 2 will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn.

The last time a plan like this was prepared was in 1994. Much has changed since then. Over the next 8 to 12 months, there will be a process to provide several opportunities for the public to direct, advise, and improve the plan where possible. If you are interested in being involved, please contact the Surface Water Program Coordinator at janet.geer@ci.bothell.wa.us and ask to be added to the contact list. Read more.

Canyon Park Intersection Improvements Coming

Coming soon, drivers in Bothell will see improvements to the intersection at Bothell-Everett Highway and 228th St. SE in Canyon Park. A project starting in Spring 2015 will reconfigure the intersection to enhance traffic safety and operations. The west leg of 228th St SE will be widened to include an additional left turn lane. Construction is expected to start in July and will take approximately 4 months to complete. The total cost of the project is $2.4 million, primarily funded through a Federal grant. Read more

Golf, Cartooning, Soccer and More for Kids

Looking for something fun for kids this summer and spring? Bothell Parks and Recreation offers tons of great activities. Golf lessons for ages 5 to 11 start on April 22. Jeff Johnson's Cartooniversity will be held Saturday, April 25. Kidz Love Soccer programs start on April 27 and May 1 for ages 2-10. There's also a craft with glass class on May 9. Summer months are approaching fast and Bothell Parks & Rec offers a great variety of summer camps for kids of all ages, including but not limited to Smart with Art, Mad Science, Invention, Space Explorer, and LEGO Jedi Engineering. Details about these camps and others are available in the Spring Bothell Bridge. Read more about these and other exciting programs.

Regional Fire Authority Planning

The RFA Planning Committee continues to meet to look into the feasibility of creating a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that would combine local departments and districts, creating a special purpose district through a vote of the people.

A feasibility study was completed in March and recently presented to the Bothell City Council. The study provides a financial and operational analysis of the City of Bothell, King County Fire District 16 (Northshore), Snohomish County Fire District 10 and Woodinville Fire & Rescue. Data were collected from each agency and interviews were conducted with elected officials, staff and through community forums. The feasibility study and the six-year cost analysis for Bothell Fire and E.M.S. are currently scheduled for additional Council discussion on May 5 and May 19, 2015. Read more.

Renting Out Your Home for Less Than 30 Days?

Did you know that short-term home rentals (less than 30 days) may be taxable? Sales tax needs to be collected on all home rentals when a real estate professional is involved in collecting the rental amounts. If a real estate professional is not involved, the homeowner is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax on their third short-term rental. The state tax rate is 6.5 percent. The local tax rate depends on where the rental property is located. Questions? Contact the Department of Revenue at 800-647-7706. Read more.

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In This Issue

SR 522 Open House

Storm & Surface Water Plan

Canyon Park Construction

Fun Activities For Kids

Regional Fire Authority

Short Term Rentals

UW Bothell 25th Anniversary

UW Bothell is celebrating its 25th anniversary next month:

Saturday, May 9, 2015

12 - 4 pm. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members will come together to make this the most celebratory anniversary event yet! Bring friends, family, and the kids to campus to explore UWB's newest building, mingle with founding faculty members, tour the wetlands, interact with science projects, and more! There will be free food and beverages, and fun for all ages.

Discount Mariners Tickets

Join "Puget Sound Starts Here" at Safeco Field on Saturday, May 16, when the Mariners play the Boston Red Socks. For more details and to buy tickets, please see www.mariners.com/

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Weekend Closure: Southbound I-405 Off-Ramp to NE 160th St

As part of ongoing work to widen I-405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood, crews will close Exit 22, the southbound I-405 off-ramp to NE 160th Street, from Friday, April 17 at 11 pm to Monday, April 20 at 5 am. For the most up-to-date closure information, please visit the project website.

Party Space for Rent

Need a place to hold a family reunion, birthday party, bridal shower, or other event? Consider Lytle House in the Park at Bothell Landing! Includes full working kitchen, tables & chairs, and a playground just a few feet away. And you don't have to worry about "what if it rains" on your picnic. Call 425.486.7430 for more information.

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