Bellevue issues burn ban, advances affordable housing

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  King County Fire Chiefs Association issued a Stage 2 burn ban effective immediately“In response to continued hot, dry weather and high fire danger, the King County Fire Chiefs Association is issuing a Stage 2 burn ban Thursday afternoon, effective immediately for the entire county.”
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  The Stage 2 burn ban applies to all outdoor fires, including campfires and cooking fires“All outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, cooking fires and ceremonial fires, are prohibited until further notice.”
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  The Stage 2 burn ban allows permits for gas and charcoal grills on concrete surfaces“Gas and charcoal grills are allowed, as long as they are on concrete surfaces, along with fireplaces and fire tables.”
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  Bellevue City Council unanimously approved moving forward on a development agreement with BRIDGE HousingThis receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“During Tuesday’s meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to move forward on negotiating a development agreement with partner BRIDGE Housing, which plans to build a 100% affordable, multi-family housing development adjacent to the BelRed light rail station on city-owned property, with space for an arts organization.”
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  The development agreement is for 100% affordable housing adjacent to BelRed light rail station“The proposed development would create at least 140 affordable units right next to the BelRed light rail station, including family-sized units for households at or below 60% of the area median income.”
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  The development agreement will create 140 units including 24 for people with disabilities“The proposed development would create at least 140 affordable units right next to the BelRed light rail station, including family-sized units for households at or below 60% of the area median income. It would also provide at least 24 units for people with disabilities, as well as dedicated arts and cultural facilities designed specifically for artists.”
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  A public hearing will follow the development agreement approvalNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The council directed staff to prepare an ordinance improving utility connection charges“The Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance to implement the Environmental Services Commission’s recommendations to amend Bellevue City Code to improve affordability, increase transparency and preserve equity in the city’s connection charges for water, sewer and storm and surface water utilities.”
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  The council approved a shared e-bike and e-scooter program launching August 10This receipt does not establish the claimed decision.“People in Bellevue will soon have another option to get around town with shared electric bikes, scooters and gliders (seated scooters) available for rent through Lime.At the council meeting, councilmembers received an update on the final preparations to launch the citywide program Aug. 10. Devices will be made available at designated parking areas throughout Bellevue upon launch.”
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  Bellevue Fire Department is assisting wildfires in Spokane, Paradise, and Ferry County“The city’s brush truck along with three firefighters are currently assisting firefighting efforts in Spokane, another firefighter is assisting at the Paradise fire in Northeast Ore. and a fifth Bellevue firefighter is serving on a fire in Ferry County, Wash.”
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  Fire crews are on the ground assisting with wildfires“Several members of the Bellevue Fire Department have red card certification, which is wildland firefighting training, allowing them to fight wildfires both here in our community and to assist other agencies as able. The city’s brush truck along with three firefighters are currently assisting firefighting efforts in Spokane, another firefighter is assisting at the Paradise fire in Northeast Ore. and a fifth Bellevue firefighter is serving on a fire in Ferry County, Wash. The department has two reserve fire engines staffed with three firefighters each that are also ready to deploy to other fires when requested.”
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  Resources are available for home fire safety“Chief Tait offered practical tips people can take to protect their homes from fire, such as cleaning gutters and creating defensible space around the home. Website resources are also available for community members to receive a risk assessment or presentation on fire safety.”