CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to the Department of Parks and Recreation; authorizing the acquisition of real property commonly known as 7900 10th Avenue South; authorizing acceptance of a recording of the deed for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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WHEREAS, the City Council passed Ordinance 124468 in 2014, authorizing an interlocal agreement between The City of Seattle ("City") and the Seattle Park District, which included the Seattle Park District Financial Plan: 2015-2020; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Park District Financial Plan: 2015-2020 includes the Park Land Acquisition and Leverage Fund, which is to be used to acquire park lands, including acquisition of properties to fill gaps in existing public ownership; and
WHEREAS, the City has operated Duwamish Waterway Park ("Park") on both King County-owned and City-owned property for over 40 years, and the Park has provided open space opportunities to Seattle's residents, including the South Park community; and
WHEREAS, King County has declared its portion of the Park surplus property and it is in the best interest of the City to acquire the property to add open space and ensure the Park will retain its current configuration and fully public character; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Parks Foundation is undertaking a fundraising campaign intended to leverage private donor funding to upgrade Park design, ADA accessibility, and equipment; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Superintendent of Parks and Recreation ("Superintendent"), or the Superintendent's designee, is authorized, on behalf of The City of Seattle, to acquire the following described real property, situated in the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington, and commonly known as the property at 7900 10th Avenue South ("Property"), together with all rights, privileges...
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