FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 31, 2016

MEDIA CONTACTS

Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-5152

Stacy Ellifritt, Media and Communications, stacy.ellifritt@cityoftacoma.org,  253) 591-2005

Capital Facilities Program Public Hearing on June 15

The Planning Commission is seeking public comment on the Capital Facilities Program proposed project list for 2017-2022, before making a recommendation to the Tacoma City Council. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 15, at 5 p.m. in the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers (747 Market St., 1st Floor).

The Capital Facilities Program identifies and describes projects that are proposed for funding during the 2017-2022 timeframe. Proposed projects must be consistent with and implement the policies of the City of Tacoma’s Comprehensive Plan, One Tacoma. Proposed projects vary in sizes, are located citywide, and fall into the following categories: community development, cultural facilities, general government municipal facilities, libraries, local improvement districts, parks and open space, public safety, solid waste, surface water, wastewater, transportation, Tacoma Power, Tacoma Rail, and Tacoma Water.

The Planning Commission is also accepting written comments until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 17.  Comments may be submitted to: Planning Commission, 747 Market Street, Room 345, Tacoma, WA 98402, via fax at (253) 591-5433, or via email to planning@cityoftacoma.org. To review the Capital Facilities Program proposed project list for 2017-2022, visit the Office of Management and Budget website, or contact Senior Planner Lihuang Wung at (253) 591-5682 for more information. 

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