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Lakewood Seeks to Determine Damages from Recent Storms

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Published on Wednesday, 25 January 2012 15:17

City of Lakewood Seeks to Determine Damages to Local Businesses from Recent Storms

LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Economic development officials at the City of Lakewood are in the process of determining the extent of damages to local businesses that resulted from the recent snow and ice storm that hit the south Puget Sound region the week of January 16. If the amount of damages reaches a certain dollar threshold, assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may be available to help businesses recover from the damages.

The city is currently working to determine how many and to what extent businesses in Lakewood incurred “economic injury” as a result of the severe weather. Economic injury is defined as either a loss of revenues due to an interruption in business activity or physical damage to the business’s property.

In order to make the determination, city officials are asking businesses that incurred damages to complete a worksheet that estimates adverse economic impact and property damage. Forms are available under ‘News Updates’ on the city’s website at: www.cityoflakewood.us. Please email completed worksheets to: mperrussel@cityoflakewood.us or mail to: City of Lakewood, ATTN: Melody, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.

These are not applications for funding, but instead are meant to gather information which the city will submit to the SBA. Business owners with questions can call Melody or Becky at (253) 589-2489.

Economic Injury Worksheet

Prevent Foreclosure Workshop

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Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 10:14

“Prevent Foreclosure Workshop” in Lakewood City Hall Presented by South Sound Outreach

A  free “Prevent Foreclosure Workshop” is being held in Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers on January 26th from 1-4pm.  The Workshop is being conducted by South Sound Outreach, a non-profit agency approved by HUD that includes three certified housing counselors. 

The Workshop will cover topics such as foreclosure timelines, communicating with lenders, how to submit a loan  modification request,  the mediation process and  the” Making Home Affordable” program.

South Sound Outreach counsels clients with foreclosure prevention, loss mitigation assistance,  personalized budget plans and credit repair.  Learn more about South Sound Outreach by visiting www.SouthSoundOutreach.org

Call (253) 267-1628 for Local Road Conditions During Adverse Weather

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Published on Monday, 16 January 2012 08:00

Information about local road conditions is available during adverse weather conditions.  Citizens may also report problems they encounter at the same number.  For information about local road conditions or to report road conditions, please call (253)267-1628

Parks Closures

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Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 10:06

Staff is out cleaning up City park sites from the latest storm events. We have posted several parks and park areas as closed due to concern regarding overhead branches which could drop and cause personal or property damage. Please use care and caution in the parks. For more information call (253) 983-7887.

City Manager's Weekly Info Bulletin 1/13/2012

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Category: Weekly Info Bulletins
Published on Friday, 13 January 2012 16:00

January 3, 2012
WEEKLY INFO BULLETIN
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Andrew Neiditz, City Manager

  • Martin Luther King Celebration to be held January 14th: The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration has been set for Saturday, January 14th, at the Sharon McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College. It will feature a diverse range of performances highlighted by the Total Experience Gospel Choir led by Patrinell Wright and a brief keynote speech by Kevin Henry. Static displays will showcase some of the more trying times in our country’s development both locally and nationally and will provide a framework for our theme this year of: “Freedom – Yesterday & Today”.
  • Public Works receives DOE grant: Public Works received a grant offer from the State Department of Ecology (DOE) for $50,000. This is a continuation of a prior year DOE grant with the purpose and intent to help cities achieve compliance with the terms and conditions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit as granted by DOE and as mandated under the Federal Clean Water Act.
  • Gravelly Lake Drive / 112th – Safety Retrofit: Starting on Tuesday, January 17th, the large grassy area at the intersection of Gravelly Lake Drive and 112th Street will be retrofitted with a gravity rock wall to reduce the chance of errant southbound drivers going through the grassy area and into the private property beyond. The work will require temporary lane closures between 8 AM and 3:30 PM on northbound Gravelly Lake Drive, south of 112th Street. The project will take 4-5 business days to complete.
  • City staff responds to Oakbrook fire: The City’s human services coordinator responded on January 12th to a fire on Zircon Drive that resulted in six families being displaced. Human Services contacted the American Red Cross who deployed to the scene and, working together, all families were successfully relocated. The City applied for and received grant funds to ensure that families do not incur homelessness through no fault of their own during emergencies.

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