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DEPARTMENT NEWS
POLICE
FREE ONLINE SYSTEM TO SECURELY STORE PERSONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION— Residential burglary is a crime that can occur in all neighborhoods, even safe, low-crime areas like Woodinville. To protect yourself, follow some general home security tips (available on the King County Sheriff's website). Another good option is to plan ahead and create a record of all your valuables, either a physical list with photos and serial numbers or on a computer file with the data.
A free online system that helps keep track of valuable personal property is available to all residents. The ReportIt (citizen property inventory system) system is an online service that allows people to record serial numbers and upload pictures of phones, electronics, and other valuables to a free, secure on-line database. 
The ReportIt service is a proactive tool that allows you to catalog
information about your valuables. The information you store online is accessed via a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) network connection, using a username and password specific to you. The benefit of the system is that if you happen to become the victim of a property crime, you can print your stored information and provide it to the police. This helps prove ownership and possible recovery.
The system is a segment of LeadsOnline, which is used by the Woodinville Police Department and thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country as a method of tracking and recovering stolen property sold to businesses (pawn stores, metal recyclers, second hand stores, etc) throughout the city.
FINANCE
2017-2018 BIENNIAL BUDGET—The proposed biennial budget for 2017-2018 has been filed with the city clerk and copies are available at City Hall. The City Council is scheduled to decide on the property tax levy for 2017 at the November 15 City Council Meeting, and to adopt an overall budget in early December.
The proposed budget would dedicate $18.2 million to direct services to the citizens of Woodinville in the form of police services, public works maintenance and engineering, and development services permitting, land use, and planning.
In addition, the proposed budget includes twenty nine capital improvement projects for Woodinville streets, parks, surface water systems and facilities, totaling $21.2 million.
To learn more, view City Council meetings online from the October 18 or October 25 City Council meetings.
ARE YOU HARBORING A FUGITIVE?
A pet license identifies and protects your dog or cat in case he/she gets lost. Pet licenses are required for all dogs and cats eight weeks of age or older in the City of Woodinville and in unincorporated King County.
Juvenile (up to six months old): the pet does not need proof of spay/neuter to purchase this license. The license is good for 6 months and costs $15.
Altered (over 6 months old): Proof of spay/neuter is required. The annual cost is $30.
Unaltered (over 6 months old): If not spayed/neutered the annual cost is $60.
If you are 65 years of age or older and your pet is spayed or neutered, you pay $15 annually. You will need to provide proof of your age and proof that the pet is spayed or neutered.
Pet licenses can be purchase or renewed at Woodinville City Hall during regular office hours or online. Need to update your licensee address or contact information? Please call 206-296-0100.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTER SERVING FAMILIES — Catholic Community Services of Western Washington is hosting a winter shelter for families.
The shelter opened on October 15 and will run through winter 2017. The shelter will provide dinner, breakfast and sleeping mats.
The shelter is located at Redmond United Methodist Church (16540 NE 80th St in Redmond, WA 98052). Bus routes 221, 248, 542 and 545 are accessible near the shelter.
For more information, contact Cynthia by phone: 206-437-7448.
POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS SERIES OF PUBLIC SAFETY WORKSHOPS — Thank you to the City of Woodinville's Police Department for hosting the Fall series of public safety and situational awareness workshops at City Hall.
Police Chief Kathleen Larson organized the workshops to provide opportunities for resident engagement and training.
The October workshops were well attended and the department expects similar numbers in November. The city is grateful for both Woodinville's police officers and deputies from the King County Sherriff's Office for their time and expertise.
