GENERAL INFORMATION
|
| Incorporated |
December 31, 1912 |
| Area |
17.14 square miles |
| Elevation |
50 feet at City Center |
| Annual Mean Temperature |
52.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation |
35.50 inches |
| Population in 1960 |
1,426 |
| Population 2011 |
55,150 |
| Retail Sales Tax |
9.5 percent
(effective 4/1/09) |
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|
| Adopted City Budget for 2011/2012 |
$523.1 million |
| Adopted City Budget for 2009/2010 |
$679.7 million |
| Adopted City Budget for 2007/2008 |
$590.7 million |
| Adopted City Budget for 2005/2006 |
$374.6 million |
| Adopted City Budget for 2003/2004 |
$363.1 million |
| Adopted City Budget for 2001/2002 |
$355.6 million |
| Adopted City Budget for 1999/2000 |
$252.0 million |
NUMBER OF CITY EMPLOYEES
|
| Authorized for 2011-12 |
625.23 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 2009-10 |
668.23 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 2008-09 |
668.23 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 2007-08 |
608 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 2005-06 |
581.97 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 2003-04 |
584.55 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 2001-02 |
563.5 full-time equivalents |
| Authorized for 1999-2000 |
524.4 full-time equivalents |
FIRE PROTECTION
|
| Number of uniformed personnel |
169 |
| Number of stations |
7 |
| Number of 2010 calls for service |
10,411 |
| Number of 2009 calls for service |
6,592 |
| Number of 2008 calls for service |
10,385 |
| Number of 2007 calls for service |
9,896 |
| Number of 2006 calls for service |
9,951 |
| Number of 2005 calls for service: |
11,558 |
| Number of 2004 calls for service |
14,682 |
| Number of 2003 calls for service |
8,003 |
| Number of 2002 calls for service |
6,586 |
| Number of 2001 calls for service |
7,236 |
POLICE PROTECTION
|
| Number of commissioned officers |
85 |
| Number of 2010 calls for service |
24,025 |
| Number of 2009 calls for service |
22,985 |
| Number of 2008 calls for service |
23,926 |
| Number of 2007 calls for service |
23,823 |
| Number of 2006 calls for service |
24,477 |
| Number of 2005 calls for service |
24,036 |
| Number of 2004 calls for service |
23,488* |
| Number of 2003 calls for service |
22,738* |
| Number of 2002 calls for service |
21,693* |
| Number of 2001 calls for service |
22,300* |
| *These numbers may appear different than reported in previous years due to a change in reporting practices. |
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PARKS |
| Miles of Developed Trails |
41 |
| Total Acres Park and Trail Open Space |
1,343.5 |
TRANSPORTATION
|
| Miles of paved road (includes state routes) |
184.9 |
| Number of traffic signals |
89 |
PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Redmond is served primarily by the Lake Washington School District #414. Only the schools within the city limits of Redmond are included. |
| Number of schools in the city limits |
TOTAL: 9 |
| Elementary |
6 |
| Junior High |
2 |
| High School |
1 |
| Number of students in the city limits (10/11) |
TOTAL: 6,065 |
| Elementary |
2,855 |
| Junior High |
1,613 |
| High School |
1,867 |
| Stella Schola |
90 (6-8) |
BUSINESS |
| Number of active business licenses (12/31/11) |
5,635 |
| Puget Sound Regional Council estimated employment for Redmond for 2010. |
78,893 |