Fed meeting dates changed - Next meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2011

            PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR MEETING DATES HAVE CHANGED FROM THE FOURTH THURSDAY TO THE LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH,

AND PLEASE MARK YOUR  CALENDARS TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE.

SEATTLE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FEDERATION Regular Meeting Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Avenue South  98144 http://seattlefederation.blogspot.com/ Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Agenda Developing a Report Card for Seattle’s Transportation Department featuring Peter Hahn, Director, Seattle Department of Transportation The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) develops, maintains, and operates a transportation system to promote the safe and efficient mobility of people and goods, and to enhance the quality of life, environment, and economy of Seattle and the surrounding region.  With gas tax revenues down and budget shortfalls, how is SDOT doing in accomplishing its mission?  Where will cuts be in the upcoming budget process?  How will cuts affect the backlog in deferred maintenance?  What is the status of the Bridging the Gap Levy?  How will the $60 in increased car tabs be used, should voters approve that measure in November?  What will happen if the measure fails?  These are just a few issues that Director Hahn will address.  Bring your issues and questions. The September meeting will also include our monthly Round Robin of issues and projects in your neighborhood.  If you have informational materials you would like distributed at the meeting, please email electronic copies or links to Jeannie Hale atjeannieh@serv.net. 7:00                 Call to Order and Introductions 7:05                 Administration 1.      Changes to the agenda 2.      Treasurer’s report 3.      President’s report 7:10                 Developing a Report Card for SDOT:  Peter Hahn, Director, Seattle Department of Transportation 8:15                 Round Robin 1.      Text amendment on siting of essential public facilities—update 2.      Renewal of the Families and Education Levy—please review materials from August meeting 3.      Increase in car tabs ballot measure—should the Federation take a position? 4.      Other 9:00                 Adjourn