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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://speakupkenmore.com/fsp ]

*Financial Sustainability Plan: Share Your Input In-Person or Online
*Planning for Kenmore’s financial future is underway with the 2024 Financial Sustainability Plan (FSP) [ https://speakupkenmore.com/fsp ]. Community members are invited to learn more and participate by attending a Town Hall hosted by the FSP Task Force [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2310/102?curm=4&cury=2024 ] on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall.

"*Share your input online using an interactive budget simulator!
*"Visit the Financial Sustainability Plan Online Open House [ https://speakupkenmore.com/fsp ] to learn more, ask questions, and provide valuable budgeting input using an interactive budget simulator called Balancing Act. Please share your ideas by April 8.



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2 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/public-works/environmental-services/climate-action-plan ]

*Kenmore Secures Climate Funding From State Agencies
*Kenmore was recently awarded funds by the Washington State Department of Commerce to install a handful of EV chargers for public use. The Department of Commerce has also awarded the city funds, thanks to the Climate Commitment Act, to develop an EV Infrastructure Plan. This plan will look at short- and long-term charging needs, assessing the location of charging deserts, high traffic areas, and preferences from the community.

Additionally, the Washington Department of Natural Resources has selected the City of Kenmore for funding to develop an Urban Forestry Management Plan. This strategic plan will identify best practices in managing and growing the local canopy while identifying areas of most need. In conjunction with the plan, a tree inventory of right-of-way trees will be conducted over the summer.

These projects will help further the climate goals outlined in Kenmore’s Climate Action Plan [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/2209/637898707618200000 ] and will be completed in 2024 and 2025.



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3 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/earth-day ]

*Annual Earth Day Celebration Returns on April 27
*You're invited to attend an interactive Earth Day Celebration [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/special-events/earth-day ] event on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Rhododendron Park. This free, all ages event will have a variety of fun activities and opportunities to learn about living more sustainably and to celebrate our earth. The event will feature various booths and vendors, educational games, and fun for all. 



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4 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/development-services/trees ]

*City Council Will Review Feedback Received on Tree Regulations*
In November and December 2023, The City Council reviewed proposed revisions to the Tree Code [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/development-services/trees ]. These revisions included five items:


* Increasing the tree density requirement for new development.
* Decreasing yearly allowances for single-family tree removal.
* Always requiring replacement trees when removing trees.
* Preserving existing trees along the perimeter of a development.
* Establishment of a tree fund for instances where replacement is infeasible.

Several members of the community shared their concerns about the proposed amendments, ranging from worries about the ability to build accessory dwelling units on properties to soil conditions and insurance claims. The City Council directed staff to do further engagement with these residents and to bring back new amendments in 2024. Staff met with residents who had spoken publicly or written to the City Council and gathered additional feedback that they will present to the Council on April 8 [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/254220/ ], to seek further guidance before bringing forth a finalized version of the amendments later this spring.



*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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"*What's next on the agenda?*"


* the next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2039/102?curm=4&cury=2024 ] is on Monday, April 1 at 7:30 a.m.


* The next City Council meeting is on Monday, April 8. View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/254220/ ] [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/253885/ ]


* To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, you are required to sign up ahead of time using the online form [ http://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. 


* The Financial Sustainability Plan Town Hall [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2309/102?curm=4&cury=2024#!/ ] is on April 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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