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The City of Seattle
Resolution
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A resolution affirming the importance of Seattle Center as a central civic, cultural, and economic asset for The City of Seattle; acknowledging the urgent imperative to restore its aging infrastructure and grounds, renovate its buildings, and revitalize the Seattle Center Campus; requesting that the Mayor direct City departments in a capital planning effort for Seattle Center; anticipating a decision on a bond measure to fund its capital investment by the end of 2027; committing to exploring all viable funding options to support its modernization; declaring Council priorities and calling upon the Executive to direct departmental resources and budget allocations in support of its capital improvements.
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Be it resolved by the City Council of The City of Seattle, the Mayor concurring:
Section 1. The City finds and declares:
A. Seattle Center is one of the City's most iconic and widely used public spaces, serving as a hub for arts, culture, education, entertainment, sports, and community gathering.
B. Since its origin as the site of the 1962 World's Fair, Seattle Center has grown into a campus that supports over 30 partner organizations, major events, and millions of annual visitors each year.
C. Seattle Center plays an important role in supporting the city's cultural life, economic activity, and neighborhood vitality.
D. Seattle Center welcomed 11.3 million visitors in 2025, making it the most visited arts and cultural destination in the Pacific Northwest.
E. Economic impact analysis shows that Seattle Center generated nearly $3.3 billion in total economic output in 2024, supporting 19,400 jobs and nearly $1.1 billion in labor income across King County - while also generating more than $37 million annually in local tax revenue.
F. The Seattle Center Strategic Vision and 10-Year Acti...
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