Project to acquire surplus federal property at a closed naval base for use as housing for the homeless.

Maps, abstracts of City of Seattle and King County resolutions, copies of deeds, ordinances, and notes regarding the title to the Sand Point Naval Station property. Includes "Report to the King County Council on County Interests in the Sand Point Properties" prepared by the King County Prosecutor.

Correspondence, memoranda, reports, and notes related to all City functions during Mayor Paul Schell's administration. Records are organized by City agency responsible for the specific issue addressed in the correspondence. Major topics covered in the materials include transportation, public safety, education, housing and human services, utilities, economic development, the arts, parks, and neighborhoods.

Schell Mail was an email newsletter sent out by the mayor discussing city programs and current issues. It did not have a regular publication schedule but usually went out about two or three times a month. Records consist of printed copies of the newsletters plus replies from constituents about issues discussed in the publication. Records are arranged chronologically.

Activity reports sent to the Mayor by executive department directors each week during 2001. The reports highlight issues needing attention and document progress on departmental projects and goals. Reports are arranged by department.

Ceremonial documents issued by the Mayor honoring individuals and organizations, and celebrating special events. Records include a copy of the proclamation and information about the honoree or the event being celebrated.

Emails and letters sent by citizens to the Mayor during and after the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting and demonstrations. Dating from November 28 through December 29, 1999, the correspondence expressed both support and condemnation of the Mayor's and Police Department's actions. Seattle residents as well as national and international correspondents are represented. Series also includes some transcribed phone messages.

Videotapes of press conferences held by Mayor Schell regarding the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting and demonstrations in 1999, Transfer of Development Rights and Census 2000. The nine VHS tapes date from November 1998 to July 2000, and are cataloged separately in the Digital Collections.

The School Traffic Safety Commission was established in 1975, charged with advising the Mayor and City Council on issues relating to school traffic safety. The commission also served as a liaison between the city and the Seattle Public School District. Minutes cover such topics as crosswalks, school buses, crossing guards, traffic signals, and safety education.

Documentation collected by the Parks Department about the historic ship Wawona in preparation for a Preservation Memorandum of Agreement to be signed by the City, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwest Seaport, and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Records include photographs, drawings, video, and background information about the vessel.

Correspondence and telegrams relating to donations and relief work following the Great Fire of 1889. Includes brief narrative on relief and introductory letter by Thomas W. Prosch. Prosch compiled this volume in 1914.

Newspaper clippings and photographs relating to the activities of the Comptroller's office.

Newspaper and magazine clippings covering all aspects of Water Department activities. Arranged chronologically.

Digital photographs of various neighborhoods and sites in Seattle

Digital photographs documenting the construction of the West Galer Flyover Project in Interbay.

Photographs document major projects, primarily the South Lake Union Streetcar opening day celebration.

Souvenir magazines from the summer Seafair festival. Most are from the 1960s.

Observation records and incident reports related to seaplane take-offs and landings on Lake Union. A 1989 agreement between the City, Lake Union area neighbors, and the aircraft companies established regulations regarding hours of flight operation and taxiing and flight patterns in order to minimize noise. Also includes correspondence and copies of the agreement.

Meeting summaries for task forces of the Seattle 2000 Commission, which set goals for the city for the year 2000.

Records of the Personnel Department's Affirmative Action Task Force.

Property and equipment appraisals for the Seattle and Rainier Valley Railroad which became part of the City's railway system.

Records of a project to address violence in Seattle.

Newsletter written by Aquarium staff to educate and inform the public about Aquarium exhibits, sea life and animals, and the Aquarium. Includes claendar of events, photographs, bibliographies, and staff lists. Published bimonthly 1977 to 1979 and quarterly from 1980 to 1985.