Sept. 28, 2018
Newcastle Honored for 2018 Budget Presentation
The Government Finance Officers Association has once again honored the Newcastle Finance Department with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award!

In order to receive the award, Newcastle had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The award, which honors the city's fiscal year 2018 budget, is considered the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting. It’s truly an honor to win this award, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication and collaboration shown by the Newcastle City Council, Finance Director Don Palmer and staff.
Community News
Save the Date: I-405 Widening Project Meeting
On Monday, Oct. 8, the Washington State Department of Transportation will host a neighborhood meeting in Newcastle about the upcoming  I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project , which will widen I-405 to create a two-lane express toll lane system between SR 167 in Renton and Northeast 6th Street in Bellevue.

The meeting goes from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 8, at Newcastle City Hall (12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200). Come learn about the project and speak with WSDOT staff about plans in the Newcastle area. Please contact Hannah Britt, WSDOT I-405 communications, at 425-456-8566 or  brittha@consultant.wsdot.wa.gov  if you have any questions before the meeting.
Bellevue Fire Department Hosts Community Events
Newcastle residents are invited to join the Bellevue Fire Department's Office of Emergency Management for a free three-hour course that will train you and your neighbors in basic disaster response skills from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 13, at Newport Covenant Church! Register for the CERT Lite Program at http://bit.ly/2xGkMfU .

That same day, the community is also invited to explore the Newcastle Way fire station during the Bellevue Fire Department's Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to take pictures, tour the fire station, try on real firefighter bunker gear, discharge a fire extinguisher and ask questions of firefighters.
City Council's 2019 Budget Calendar
The Newcastle City Council’s work to adopt the 2019 budget kicks in to high gear this October. Following an initial City Council budget retreat held in August, the process continues at the Oct. 16 meeting, when city staff will officially present the 2019 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budget. From there, the council will review, discuss and perfect the budget over the next month. Citizens are encouraged to participate in the budget process and offer comments and suggestions at any of the three scheduled public hearings.

Newcastle Police Blotter (New Additions)
The Newcastle Police Blotter features selected crime reports from across the city and is featured in this email newsletter before every regular City Council meeting.

This week, Newcastle Deputy Devon Edwards adds a new feature to the blotter, giving citizens an idea of how many citations the Newcastle Police Department is writing. The summarized traffic statistics (which covers the end of August through September time period) shows the number of citations issued for things such as speeding, school zone speed violations and more.

Fall ♻️ Event: The Numbers
We had a great turnout at Newcastle's Fall Recycling Event on Sept. 15. We received 344 carloads of materials, keeping a total of 39,916 pounds (or nearly 20 tons) of recyclable items out of the landfill!

A few other notable stats :
—  18,920  pounds of appliances, scrap metal and electronic equipment. The material will be sorted and recycled by various metal recyclers in the Seattle area.
—  9,970  household batteries (for a total of 997 pounds). The batteries will be dismantled and the hazardous material disposed of properly through All Battery.
—  7,560  pounds of reusable household goods. The material was collected by the Northwest Center for resale through their retail outlets with the proceeds going to the charity and education programs.
—  6,120  pounds of cardboard. The cardboard collected will be recycled by Sonico and International Paper.

Funding for the event was provided by the Washington state Department of Ecology Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program, the King County Solid Waste Division and the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County.
October is officially Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) in the City of Newcastle. Domestic violence is a serious crime that affects one in four women and one in seven men during their lifetimes. In a  proclamation signed by Mayor Allen Dauterman , the mayor urged all citizens to speak out against domestic violence and support efforts to prevent and end domestic abuse in our community and beyond.
The Newcastle City Council honored longtime Officer Steve Kajihiro (pictured here), approved the Transportation Improvement Program and more at its last meeting. Read the Sept. 18 recap here .

On Oct. 2, the council will discuss legislative priorities, financial policies, the PSE franchise agreement and more. View the agenda packet here .
Interested in coding? Need some help with the SAT? Want to try your hand at visual journaling? Teens, do you want to make an impact on your community? The Newcastle Library has you covered this October! View the library's calendar  here .
We're honoring our volunteers at a special event Oct. 1! The city recognizes the importance of volunteerism and the significant role it plays in providing a richer quality of life for the Newcastle community. Thank you to all who dedicate time to Newcastle!
Photo of the Week
"Fall colors emerge on a picture perfect day at Lake Boren Park."
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