City of Spokane Community Update

City of Spokane

Community Update

May 23, 2023

In Woodward's Words

This Memorial Day we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Construction Zone

Post Street Bridge Sewer Pipe Switch Successful

Crews renovating the Post Street Bridge have installed a new 60 inch interceptor line that carries wastewater over the Spokane River. For more information on this engineering feat visit our website.

Work WITH Us during construction season:

Allow for More Time and Patience
Slow Down and Stay Alert
Follow Designated Detours and Obey Speed Limits

Weekly Obstruction Notice

Your City at Work

City Closures Planned For Memorial Day

Garbage, recycling, and yard waste will be a day late all week, with normal Friday services planned for Saturday.
City Hall, the Waste-to-Energy facility, and other City facilities will be closed.
On street paid parking will not require payments but remember even when parking is free on holidays, all parking rules, including time limits, still apply.
All Spokane Public Library branches will be closed.
My Spokane 311 employees will not be available.
Spokane Municipal Court and Community Justice Services will be closed.
Spokane City Council is not scheduled to meet, their next legislative meeting will be Monday, June 5.

All Riverfront Park attractions will be open during the holiday weekend. City golf course are also open! For more holiday info visit our website.

South Logan TOD Public Comments Sought

We want to hear from you! The City is seeking input on the draft South Logan Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Plan and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). A 30-day public comment period is open through Thursday, June 8. Learn more about the draft documents and how to comment here.

Non-Project SEPA Comment Period Open

The City of Spokane is accepting public comment to the Non-Project State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process now through Monday, June 5, for the Fluoride System Implementation Study. Instructions for submitting comments are in the SEPA document on the City’s website.

City Awarded Grant from Washington State Department of Commerce

The City of Spokane has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board for a feasibility study on developing a Creative Economy Hub, including business incubation and acceleration in downtown Spokane.

Current ARPA Funding Opportunities

The City is currently seeking proposals to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Current funding opportunities include:

Cultural Event Incentive Grant - These grants are meant to expand access for all residents to a wide range of cultural experiences, support the resilience and sustainability of cultural events, and enhance the City's overall cultural environment. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, June 7, 5 p.m.
Small Businesses Grant - Grant funding is for small businesses that were impacted by the COVID pandemic and need help in post pandemic recovery. The application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 31, 5 p.m.

For more information on funding opportunities visit our website.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment Q&A

A virtual Q&A open house session for the proposed Building Opportunity for Housing Comprehensive Plan amendments concerning Land Use will be Thursday, June 1, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Click here to join the Teams meeting. The public comment period runs through Wednesday, June 7.

Expo '74 50th Anniversary Celebration

As we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Expo '74, we'd love to hear from the community. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with this Expo '74 50th Celebration. Take the survey.

Housing Survey Generates More Than 3K Responses

More than 3,000 respondents took the Housing Journey Survey that helped shape the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment language and will provide insight for the upcoming development code changes. If you missed the survey, comment on the Building Opportunity for Housing project at DevelopmentCode@spokanecity.org. Watch a video of some of the survey respondents.

North Spokane Community Connect Broadband Survey

The BroadLinc Public Development Authority was created by the Spokane County Commissioners to coordinate with local governments, tribes, public and private entities, and nonprofits to develop strategies and plans to construct broadband internet infrastructure. BroadLinc will oversee the acquisition of broadband assets and infrastructure on behalf of member cities and towns of Spokane County.

Understanding the current internet services and quality for Spokane County residents will help BroadLinc apply for federal grants. Please take this short 2-minute survey about your internet services and needs.

City of Spokane Jobs

The City of Spokane is hiring! The classifications opening for recruitment this week are:

For a full list of job openings with the City of Spokane click here.

Become A Foster Parent

Support students in Spokane County who are experiencing foster care in your school district.

Help us keep children and youth in their schools and with their friends.

Become a foster parent today!

Contact Carissa Stone at 509.828.3019 or Carissa.stone@dcyf.wa.gov.

Follow Future Foster Parents of Washington on Facebook!

Need Mental Health Help?

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8

Contact Or Walk-In: Frontier Behavioral Health (509) 838-4651 ext 012082.

Contact or Walk-In: Inland Northwest Behavioral Health (509) 992-1888

CHAS Health: (509) 444-8200

Excelsior Wellness Center: (509) 559-3100

Request Online Appointment

Help for children, adults and families is available via telehealth.

Teen Text and Chat Line: 844-814-TEEN (8336)

Free confidential safe place service available to any teen or young adult.

Veterans Crisis Line: (800) 273-8255

Need Resources?

Call Washington 211 at 2-1-1 or (877) 211-9274 to speak to a local agent

Text your Zip Code to 898211 or email ew211@incontactmail.com

Apply for basic food assistance over the phone!

Access to resources online at: wa211.org

Sign-up for their Newsletter!

Need Access to Food?

Contact SNAP at (509) 319-3050 or SRTC@snapwa.org

Domestic Violence and

Child Abuse Prevention Resources

Prevention at Home Video Series

Trauma Recovery Services

Lutheran Community Services: (509) 747-8224

Intensive Behavioral Health, Victim Advocacy and Foster Care, are available.

Spokane Rewards. Spokane Solves. Spokane Gives

The City of Spokane is a great place to combine community support with expertise. There are more than 30 boards, commissions and committees made up of volunteers who help shape our community. If you have one day a year, or one day a week, there is an opportunity for you. Pick your passion and get involved!

Manito Park: Flower Power Crew

Planting of roughly 30,000 annuals at Duncan Garden in Manito Park has begun, and we've got some fabulous volunteers helping us do it! If you're interested in some dirt therapy, you can sign up to volunteer here.

Spring Dreams: It's Concert Season!

It's concert season at the Spokane Pavilion. Artist coming to Riverfront Park this year include:

For more information visit SpokanePavilion.com

On the Bright Side

The Vitalant bus stopped by City Hall for a blood drive. Visit Vitalant.org to schedule a blood drive or donation.

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