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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdmin Report EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M DATE: June 22, 2020 TO: Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of Renton City Council FROM: Armondo Pavone, Mayor SUBJECT: Administrative Report  Economic Development staff continues to provide guidance to Renton businesses. They have compiled available local, state, federal, and private resources available at Whyrenton.com. They’re also providing Renton businesses a free “Open for Business” or “Open for Pickup” banner. The banners can be displayed from eaves, on a fence, or in a window, and no permits or fees are required. Email thrive@rentonwa.gov to request a banner. Businesses can still apply for funding through the Paycheck Protection Program through June 30. The program has extended the time to spend loan funds from 8 to 24 weeks and expanded the percentage of funds that can be used for non-payroll expenses. The Federal Reserve has expanded their Main Street Lending program. The fed board has lowered the minimum loan amount, raised the maximum loan limit, adjusted the principal repayment schedule and extended the term to five years. The program is one that small- and medium sized businesses should examine. If you have any questions about these resources or need to know how your business fits, please contact our Economic Development team at 206-503-1742 or thrive@rentonwa.gov.  Construction continues to progress on the second and final phase of Sunset Neighborhood Park and Renton will welcome a new amazing park later this year as recreational areas reopen. During the past several weeks, installation of play equipment, exercise equipment, pergolas, gazebo, and site furnishings have started to be erected. Featured play equipment for ages two through 12 includes unique climbing structures. There is also an adjacent parent plaza with picnic tables and umbrellas as well as state of the art exercise equipment. A large grass open area, walkways, pergolas with seating, a picnic gazebo, a mist feature, and the “Wings” art piece complement the park. Ruth Pérez, Council President Members of Renton City Council Page 2 of 2 June 22, 2020 Park construction will continue through the next several weeks with completion anticipated by late August or early September. The park is currently secured with a six foot high chain-link fence and is signed as an active construction area with restricted access.  Information about preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures happening this week can be found at http://rentonwa.gov/traffic. All projects are weather permitting and unless otherwise noted, streets will always remain open. Preventative street maintenance, traffic impact projects, and road closures will be at the following locations:  Monday, June 22. LED flashing stop signs have been installed at the intersections of South 3rd Street and Williams Avenue South and South 3rd Street and Wells Avenue South, converting these intersections to all-way stops. Traffic signals will be turned off until the project concludes in spring 2021.  Tuesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Temporary roadway closure on South 132nd Street at the intersection of Renton Avenue South due to roadway paving. Questions may be directed to Patrick DeCaro at 425-207-6013.  Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Southbound lane shift into the center two-way left turn lane on Talbot Road South at 4827 Talbot Road South due to utility construction. Questions may be directed to Joel McCann at 425-757-9595.  Monday, June 22 through Sunday, June 28. Road closure on South 14th Street between Smithers Avenue South and Davis Avenue South for utility construction. Questions may be directed to Justin Johnson at 425-902-7102.  Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Street maintenance crews will be conducting asphalt repairs along SE 192nd Street between 102nd Avenue SE and 108th Avenue SE. Intermittent lane closures will occur in both directions traveling through the worksite. Flaggers will be onsite to manage traffic flow.  Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Temporary closure of the north/south leg of Monster Road SW at the Intersection of Oakesdale Avenue SW due to roadway and utility construction. A signed detour will be in place. Questions may be directed to Patrick DeCaro at 425-207-6013.