Record No: CB 118896    Version: Council Bill No: CB 118896
Type: Ordinance (Ord) Status: Passed
Current Controlling Legislative Body City Clerk
On agenda: 1/30/2017
Ordinance No: Ord 125251
Title: AN ORDINANCE amending Section 15.04.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code to allow the Director of Transportation the authority to credit certain use fees in exchange for voluntary transportation improvements of equal value in the public right-of-way.
Sponsors: Mike O'Brien
Supporting documents: 1. Summary and Fiscal Note, 2. Proposed Amendment (added: 1/31/17), 3. Presentation, 4. Signed Ord 125251, 5. Affidavit of Publication
CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE amending Section 15.04.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code to allow the Director of Transportation the authority to credit certain use fees in exchange for voluntary transportation improvements of equal value in the public right-of-way.
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WHEREAS, entities that use the right-of-way for other than transportation purposes are required to pay a fee as reflected in Section 15.04.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has a compelling interest to ensure that its public right-of-way assets are protected and to avoid multiple intrusions into the pavement, especially new pavement, whenever possible; and
WHEREAS, in the spirit of partnership, SDOT can partner with such entities to improve the right-of-way through voluntary transportation improvements that are in the best interest of both the project and the traveling public; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 15.04.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124159, is amended as follows:
15.04.100 Exception-Waiver-Fees; surety bond
A. The authorizing official may grant an exception from paying fees, making an indemnity deposit, posting a surety bond, or providing liability insurance from the United States of America.
B. The authorizing official may grant an exception from paying fees, making an indemnity deposit, posting a surety bond, or providing liability insurance when the primary purpose of the project is environmental remediation and the project is being conducted in compliance with 42 U.S.C. ?9621 and is subject to 42 U.S.C. ?9621(e).
C. The authorizing official may grant an exception from paying fees, making an indemnity deposit, posting a surety bond, or providing liability insurance when the use is for a public transportation-related-infrastructure project, like light ...

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