CITY OF SEATTLE
RESOLUTION __________________
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A RESOLUTION of intention to modify the boundaries of the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area and fix a date and place for a hearing thereon.
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WHEREAS, in 1987, through Ordinance 113326, the City established the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA), providing for the levy of special assessments upon businesses within the PBIA for the purpose of enhancing conditions for operation of those businesses; and
WHEREAS, in July 1999, through Ordinance 119539, the City increased the original assessment rates for the PBIA; and
WHEREAS, in 2001, through Ordinance 120570, the City clarified the legislation to more accurately describe and implement the intent of the petitioners who requested that the City create the PBIA; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the City passed Ordinance 121758, increasing the established assessment rates for the PBIA; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, the City passed Ordinance 124528, modifying the assessment rates and boundaries for the PBIA. There has been no subsequent modification to the boundaries; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the City passed Ordinance 125152, increasing the established assessment rates for the PBIA; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2024, the West Seattle Junction Association, which oversees the PBIA, has proposed to expand the BIA boundaries in two specific areas within "Zone B" of the PBIA to reflect commercial development that has occurred in the neighborhood in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the modification area to ensure that it is in accordance with RCW 35.87A.075; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.87A.075 requires the City to adopt a resolution of intention to modify boundaries for parking and business improvement areas specifying the time and place of a public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT:
Section 1. The City Council declares its intention to modify the...
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