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Mobility and Environment Committee

King County

Meeting Agenda

1200 King County Courthouse

516 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

Councilmembers: Rod Dembowski, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair:

Claudia Balducci, Kathy Lambert, Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Joe McDermott, Dave Upthegrove, Girmay Zahilay

Staff: Leah Krekel-Zoppi, Lead Staff (206-477-0892) Angelica Calderon: Committee Clerk (206-477-0874)

Room 1001 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F., this meeting is also noticed as a meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council, whose agenda is limited to the committee business. In this meeting only the rules and procedures applicable to committees apply and not those applicable to full council meetings.

Call to Order1.

Roll Call2.

Public Comment3.

Approval of Minutes4.

5. Proposed Motion No. 2020-0087 pp. 9-14

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Mari Knutson, who resides in council district nine, to the King County rural forest commission.

Sponsors: Mr. Dunn

Jenny Ngo, Council Staff

Briefing

6. Briefing No. 2020-B0027 pp. 15-22

Regional Transit Funding

Printed on 2/20/2020 King County

Minutes of February 12, 2020 meeting. pp. 3-8

Consent

To show a PDF of the written materials for an agenda item, click on the agenda item below.

ME Meeting Packet Page 1 February 26, 2020

February 26, 2020 Mobility and Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

Leah Krekel-Zoppi and Mary Bourguignon, Council Staff John Resha, Assistant General Manager for Finance and Administration, Metro Transit Department

Discussion and Possible Action

7. Proposed Ordinance No. 2019-0489 pp. 23-48

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to execute an interlocal agreement between KingCounty and the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac for stormwater education in theHighline Public School District.

Sponsors: Mr. Upthegrove

Mike Reed, Council Staff

Discussion

8. Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0069 pp. 49-89

AN ORDINANCE establishing the grant award criteria and process for the King County parks, recreation,trails and open space levy grant programs as well as the proposed composition of advisory committeesestablished in accordance with Ordinance 18890, Section 6, Motion 15378, Section F.1., and AttachmentsA, B, D and E to Motion 15378.

Sponsors: Mr. Dembowski

Contingent on introduction and referral to the committee

Jake Tracy, Council Staff

Other Business

Adjournment

Printed on 2/20/2020 King County

ME Meeting Packet Page 2 February 26, 2020

1200 King County Courthouse

516 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

King County

Meeting Minutes Mobility and Environment Committee

Councilmembers: Rod Dembowski, Chair; Pete von Reichbauer, Vice Chair:

Claudia Balducci, Kathy Lambert, Jeanne Kohl-Welles, Joe McDermott, Dave Upthegrove, Girmay Zahilay

Staff: Leah Krekel-Zoppi, Lead Staff (206-477-0892) Angelica Calderon: Committee Clerk (206-477-0874)

1:00 PM Room 1001 Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Pursuant to K.C.C. 1.24.035 A. and F., this meeting is also noticed as a meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council, whose agenda is limited to the committee business. In this meeting only the rules and procedures applicable to committees apply and not those applicable to full council meetings.

Call to Order 1. Chair Dembowski called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m.

Roll Call 2. Ms. Balducci, Ms. Kohl-Welles, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Dembowski, Mr. Upthegrove and Mr. von Reichbauer

Present: 7 -

Mr. Zahilay Excused: 1 -

Public Comment 3. The following persons spoke: Brandon Kelsey Mesher Katie Wilson Alex Tsimerman Rich Macdonald Mark Johnston Evelyn Chow Esmeralda Hernandez John Nelson

Approval of Minutes 4. Vice Chair von Reichbauer moved approval of the minutes of the January 22, 2020 meeting. Seeing no objections, the minutes were approved.

Consent Page 1 King County

ME Meeting Packet February 26, 2020

February 12, 2020 Mobility and Environment Committee Meeting Minutes

5. Proposed Motion No. 2019-0456

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of Paul Schuster, who resides in council district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury Island groundwater protection committee, representing livestock owners.

Sponsors: Mr. McDermott

A motion was made by Vice-Chair von Reichbauer that this Motion be Recommended Do Pass Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: Ms. Balducci, Ms. Kohl-Welles, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Dembowski, Mr. Upthegrove and Mr. von Reichbauer

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Excused: Mr. Zahilay 1 -


A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of John Martinak, who resides in council district eight, to the King County Vashon-Maury Island groundwater protection committee, as a representative from interests representing water supply or wastewater management.

Sponsors: Mr. McDermott



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A MOTION providing direction to the conservation futures advisory committee on priorities for allocating conservation futures tax levy funds.

Sponsors: Ms. Kohl-Welles



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A MOTION providing direction to the conservation futures advisory committee on priorities for allocating conservation futures tax levy funds.

Sponsors: Mr. Dembowski


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Discussion and Possible Action


A MOTION relating to public transportation; approving an income-based fare program implementation plan, which was submitted in response to the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Ordinance 18835, Section 109, Proviso P3, as amended by Ordinance 18930, Section 75.

Sponsors: Mr. Dembowski, Ms. Kohl-Welles, Mr. McDermott and Ms. Balducci

Leah Krekel-Zoppi, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on the legislation and answered questions from the members. Lindsey Greto, Income Based Fares Program Manager, John Resha, Finance and Administration Division Director, and Rob Gannon, General Manager, Metro Transit Department were present to comment and answer questions from the members. There was an amendment 1 moved Councilmember by Councilmember Kohl-Welles. The amendment was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilmember Kohl-Welles that this Motion be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:


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10. Proposed Ordinance No. 2020-0023

AN ORDINANCE adding an income-based fare subsidy component to the low-income transit fare program; and amending Ordinance 17757, Section 5, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.700.490.

Sponsors: Mr. Dembowski, Ms. Kohl-Welles, Mr. McDermott and Ms. Balducci

Leah Krekel-Zoppi, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on the legislation and answered questions from the members. Lindsey Greto, Income Based Fares Program Manager, John Resha, Finance and Administration Division Director, and Rob Gannon, General Manager, Metro Transit Department were present to comment and answer questions from the members. There was an amendment 1a moved Councilmember by Councilmember Kohl-Welles. The amendment was adopted.

A motion was made by Councilmember Kohl-Welles that this Ordinance be Recommended Do Pass Substitute. The motion carried by the following vote:


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11. Proposed Substitute Motion No. 2019-0465.2

A MOTION relating to the King County Metro Transit Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021 and King County Metro Transit Service Guidelines and accepting the King County Metro 2019 System Evaluation.

Sponsors: Mr. Upthegrove, Ms. Balducci and Mr. Dembowski

Terra Rose, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on the legislation and answered questions from the members. John Resha, Finance and Administration Division Director, and Katie Chalmers, Service Planning Supervisor, Metro Transit Department were present to brief the Committee via PowerPoint presentation and answer questions from the members.

A motion was made by Councilmember Balducci that this Motion be Recommended Do Pass Consent. The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: Ms. Balducci, Ms. Kohl-Welles, Ms. Lambert, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Dembowski and Mr. Upthegrove

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Excused: Mr. von Reichbauer and Mr. Zahilay 2 -

12. Proposed Ordinance No. 2019-0413

AN ORDINANCE relating to comprehensive planning and development regulations; amending Ordinance 263, Article 2, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.010, Ordinance 11575, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.015, Ordinance 11653, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.017, Ordinance 11166, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.12.337, Ordinance 13147, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.030, Ordinance 13147, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.040, Ordinance 13147, Section 21, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.050, Ordinance 114047, Section 4, and K.C.C. 20.18.055, Ordinance 13147, Section 22, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.060, Ordinance 13147, Section 23, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.070, Ordinance 14017, Section 9, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.170, Ordinance 14017, Section 10, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.18.180, Ordinance 13147, Section 34, as amended, and K.C.C. 20.22.170, Ordinance 10870, Section 21, and K.C.C. 21A.02.110, Ordinance 11157, Section 29, and K.C.C. 21A.06.150, Ordinance 13319, Section 3, and K.C.C. 21A.06.197, Ordinance 10870, Section 201, and K.C.C. 21A.06.805, Ordinance 10870, Section 310, and K.C.C. 21A.06.1350, Ordinance 10870, Section 315, and K.C.C. 21A.06.1375, Ordinance 10870, Section 330, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.030, Ordinance 10870, Section 333, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.060, Ordinance 10870, Section 335, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.080, Ordinance 10870, Section 336, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.090, Ordinance 10870, Section 337, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.08.100, Ordinance 10870, Section 340, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.12.030, Ordinance 15032, Section 18, and K.C.C. 21A.14.025, Ordinance 10870, Section 407, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.18.030, Ordinance 10870, Section 440, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.22.020, Ordinance 17539, Section 47, and K.C.C. 21A.24.072, Ordinance 10870, Section 478, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.24.310, Ordinance 15051, Section 179, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.24.316, Ordinance 3688, Section 303, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.25.050, Ordinance 3688, Section 413, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.25.170, Ordinance 13274, Section 1, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.010, Ordinance 13274, Section 4, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.020, Ordinance 13274, Section 6, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.040, Ordinance 13274, Section 7, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.070, Ordinance 13733, Section 8, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.37.100, Ordinance 10870, Section 578, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.38.050 and Ordinance 13332 and Section 33, as amended, and K.C.C. 27.10.080, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 21A.06, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 21A.38, adding a new section to K.C.C. chapter 21A.42, adding a new chapter to K.C.C. Title 16, recodifying K.C.C. 21A.06.150 and repealing Ordinance 12171, Section 7, and K.C.C. 21A.38.110, Ordinance 12823, Section 9, and K.C.C. 21A.38.140, Ordinance 12823, Section 19, as amended, and K.C.C. 21A.38.240 and Attachments I, II, III, VI and V to Ordinance 11166.

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Sponsors: Mr. Upthegrove and Mr. Dembowski

Erin Auzins, Jenni Ngo and Andy Micklow, Council Staff, briefed the Committee on the legislation and answered questions from the members. Ivan Miller, Comprehensive Plan Manager, Regional Planning Unit, PSB commented and answered questions from the members.

This matter was Deferred

Other Business There was no other business to come before the Committee.

Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.

Approved this _____________ day of _________________

Clerk's Signature

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Metropolitan King County Council Mobility and Environment Committee

STAFF REPORT

Agenda Item: 5 Name: Jenny Ngo

Proposed No.: 2020-0087 Date: February 26, 2020 SUBJECT Proposed Motion 2020-0087 would confirm the Executive’s appointment of Mari Knutson, who resides in Council District 9, to the King County Rural Forest Commission for a term to expire on September 30, 2022. BACKGROUND The King County Rural Forest Commission was established in October 1997,1 to review the development and implementation of strategies, innovative programs, policies and regulations that benefit forestry and to advise the County on ways to preserve rural forests and promote rural forestry. The Commission has 13 voting members selected to represent diverse and specific rural forest interests and geographic regions of rural King County. Commission members serve staggered three-year terms and represent the following interests:

• At least five members representing private rural forest landowners, with at least one from each of the following ownership categories:

o 500 acres or greater; o 40 to 500 acres and for whom income from forestry is an important

component of total income; o 20 acres or greater and enrolled in the Forest Land Designation program;

and o Less than 20 acres;

• Advocates of non-timber values, such as environmental protection, recreation or open space;

• Washington state Department of Natural Resources; • Affected Indian Tribes; • Consumers or users of local forest products, such as mills, lumber suppliers,

craftsmen, florist suppliers, or users of other alternative forest products; • Academic or professional foresters, or forestry associations; and • Rural cities.

1 Ordinance 12901


In addition to the voting members, the Commission includes the following non-voting ex-officio members:

• The directors of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Permitting and Environmental Review, Executive Services, the Office of Budget,

• A representative of the King County Council Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee;

• A representative of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest2; • A representative of the Washington State University Extension3 and • The director of the King Conservation District.

The Commission currently meets six times a year. APPOINTEE INFORMATION Mari Knutson lives in unincorporated Maple Valley and is a Water Resources Technician with the City of Seattle. She holds degrees from Green River College and the University of Washington in Botany, Natural Resources Park and Land Management, and a certified pesticide applicators license. She owns and manages a 10-acre property with forestland with a swamp/wetland complex. ANALYSIS Staff has not identified any issues with the proposed appointment. It appears to be consistent with the requirements of the Rural Forest Commission. ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Motion 2020-0087 (and its attachments) 2. Transmittal Letter

2 Ordinance 16024 – Position was added in 2008. 3 Ordinance 16024 – Position was added in 2008.


ATTACHMENT 1

KING COUNTY

Signature Report

1200 King County Courthouse 516 Third Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

Motion

Proposed No. 2020-0087.1 Sponsors Dunn

1

A MOTION confirming the executive's appointment of 1

Mari Knutson, who resides in council district nine, to the 2

King County rural forest commission. 3

BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County: 4

The county executive's appointment of Mari Knutson, who resides in council 5

district nine, to the King County rural forest commission, for the remainder of a three-6


Motion

2

year term to expire on September 30, 2022, is hereby confirmed. 7

8

KING COUNTY COUNCIL KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON

________________________________________

Rod Dembowski, Chair ATTEST:

________________________________________

Melani Pedroza, Clerk of the Council

APPROVED this _____ day of _______________, ______.

_________________________________

Dow Constantine, County Executive

Attachments: None


ti King County

Dow Constantine King County Executive 401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98104-1818

206-263-9600 Fax 206-296-0194 TfY Relay: 711 www.kingcounty.gov

February 3, 2020

The Honorable Claudia Balducci Chair, King County Council Room 1200 COURTHOUSE

Dear Councilmember Balducci:

Enclosed for consideration and approval by the King County Council is a motion confirming the appointment of Mari Knutson, who resides in council district nine, to the King County Rural Forest Commission, for the remainder of a three-year term expiring September 30, 2022.

Enclosed with this transmittal is Ms. Knutson' s application, financial disclosure, RFC board profile; and her appointment letter. This appointment request supports the King County Strategic Plan goal of public engagement by expanding opportunities to seek input, listen, and respond to residents.

If you have any questions about this appointment, please have your staff call Rick Ybarra, liaison for boards & commissions, at 206-263-9651.

Sincerely, (

~~--l '~$. --Dow Constantine King County Executive

Enclosures

cc: King County Councilmembers

@•~1202M

ATTN: Carolyn Busch, Chief of Staff Melani Pedroza, Clerk of the Council

Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget Rick Ybarra, Liaison for Boards & Commissions Richard Martin, Staff Liaison Mari Knutson

King County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilitites Act

ATTACHMENT 2


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STAFF REPORT

Agenda Item: 6 Name: Leah Krekel-Zoppi Mary Bourguignon

Proposed No.: 2020-B0027 Date: February 26, 2020 SUBJECT A briefing on regional transit funding. SUMMARY Today’s briefing will provide background on Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs) and the funding sources TBDs are authorized to use. In addition, the Chair of the Mobility and Environment Committee has asked Metro to present the agency’s priorities for transit investment, according the Metro’s adopted policies. BACKGROUND Transportation Benefit Districts Washington State law (RCW 36.73) allows for the creation of local Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs) to raise revenue for and implement transportation improvements. TBDs may be established by the legislative authority of a county or city, and they can encompass territory within a jurisdiction’s boundaries, the boundaries of multiple jurisdictions, or a portion of the territory within a jurisdictions’ boundaries1. The state law provides funding authority for TBDs as shown in Table 1. Voter approval of Initiative 976 in November 2019 removed the authority for TBDs to use vehicle license fees as a funding source2, so those funding sources are crossed out in Table 1. Table 1. Transportation Benefit District Funding Sources Funding Source

Authorizing Statute

Voter Approval Needed? Max Rate Max Term

Non-voted Vehicle License Fee I-976 eliminates this option

RCW 82.80.140; 36.73.040(3)(B);

36.73.065 No

$50 (over time, in increments

of $20, $20, $10) No restriction

1 RCW 36.73.020 2 There is a pending lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of I-976.


Funding Source

Authorizing Statute

Voter Approval Needed? Max Rate Max Term

Voted Vehicle License Fee I-976 eliminates removed this option

RCW 82.80.140; 36.73.040(3)(B);

36.73.065 Yes $100 No restriction

Sales Tax RCW 82.14.0455; 36.73.040(3)(a) Yes 0.2%

10 years (plus 2nd 10 years with vote, can be longer if bonded)

Development Impact Fee

RCW 36.73.040(3)(c);

36.73.120; 39.92.040; 39.92.030

No (Must be reasonably necessary as a result

of the impact of development)

Must be linked to development impact

One-time (Can be paid over 5+ years, must be spent

within 6 years)

Tolls RCW 36.73.040(3)(d) Yes

As limited by the Transportation

Commission and voters

As limited by the Transportation

Commission and voters

Property Tax Excess Levy

RCW 36.73.060; 84.52.056; Article

VII, 2(a)

Yes (60% approval, plus required percentage of participation

of previous election)

In excess of 1% limit

1 year (Up to 40 years if

bonded)

Local Improvement District (LID)

RCW 36.73.080 No Up to amount of special benefit to property owners

No more than 30 years for

term of bonds According to RCW 36.73.020, TBDs are, “for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding a transportation improvement within the district that is consistent with any existing state, regional, or local transportation plans and necessitated by existing or reasonably foreseeable congestion levels.” The statute defines "transportation improvement" as, “a project contained in the transportation plan of the state, a regional transportation planning organization, city, county, or eligible jurisdiction as identified in RCW 36.73.020(2). A project may include investment in new or existing highways of statewide significance, principal arterials of regional significance, high capacity transportation, public transportation, and other transportation projects and programs of regional or statewide significance including transportation demand management. Projects may also include the operation, preservation, and maintenance of these facilities or programs.3” King County Transportation District In 2014, King County created the King County Transportation District (KCTD)4 Consistent with authority provided in RCW 36.73.020 with.5 The KCTD’s geographic

3 RCW 36.73.015(6) 4 Ordinance 17746 5 The KCTD replaced a prior King County TBD.


boundaries are those of King County.6 It is governed by a board made up of the members of the King County Council. The KCTD Board placed a countywide transit and roads funding measure on the ballot in April 2014.7 Because that measure was not approved by voters, the City of Seattle TBD placed a Seattle-specific, six-year transit funding measure on the ballot.8 Seattle voters approved this measure in November 2014. The City and County subsequently approved a Community Mobility Contract9 that allows Seattle to purchase additional transit service hours from King County Metro for the duration of Seattle’s funding measure. Seattle’s purchased service began with an additional 220,000 annual service hours on more than 50 Metro routes and has since scaled up to more than 350,000 annual service hours on nearly 75 routes in and around Seattle. Seattle’s voted measure expires at the end of 2020, after which funding for those purchased transit services would need to be renewed by Seattle voters, funded from a different source (such as the KCTD), or terminated. In Fall 2018, to prepare for the 2020 expiration of the Seattle transit funding measure, the King County Council passed Motion 15252, which asked the Executive to work in coordination with the Council to initiate a regional planning effort during 2019 to address the implementation of METRO CONNECTS (Metro's long-range transit service and capital plan) as well as ongoing transportation maintenance needs. The Executive transmitted a report in 2019 summarizing potential transit funding options through King County or the KCTD.10 That report was used as the basis for briefings at the Regional Transit Committee11 and with transit stakeholders on transit funding needs and options. As described in the Executive’s 2019 report, one option to fund regional transit needs would be for the KCTD to propose a countywide funding measure to King County voters. Such a measure could continue the transit service currently funded by the City of Seattle and also address broader transit needs throughout the county. As an independent government, the KCTD Board is able to develop a funding measure of its own to propose to voters, or, alternatively, if offered, the KCTD Board could choose to consider a funding measure proposal from the Executive. Once the KCTD Board votes on a funding measure resolution, the action is immediately effective.12 For an August 2020 ballot measure, if that is desired, the Clerk would need to transmit the 6 The KCTD Board could choose to change its boundaries, if desired, with 10 days advance notice and a public hearing. Note that, per state law, King County can have only one TBD at a time (though each city can have its own TBD). 7 Resolution TD2014-03 8 Seattle TBD Resolution 12 placed a six-year measure on the November 2014 ballot that was comprised of a $60 vehicle license fee and a 0.1% sales tax. 9 Ordinance 17978 10 2019-RPT0075 11 2019-B0101 12 The KCTD is a separate and independent government. That means that regional and Council committees are not involved in its work. The KCTD could deliberate on a funding measure as a full, nine-member Board; or alternatively, could rely on its Executive Committee to develop a proposal to bring to the full Board for final action. However, the Board would need to reconstitute the Executive Committee, since its current membership includes councilmembers who are no longer serving on the Council. See 2/24/14 KCTD Board special meeting minutes.


final ballot resolution to Elections by the ballot deadline of May 8. (To meet this deadline, taking final action by May 7 would be recommended.) Attachment 1 provides a summary timeline and procedural considerations for placing a KCTD measure on the August 2020 ballot should that be desired. King County Transportation Plans Should the KTCD place a measure on the ballot to fund transit countywide, the transportation plans that would provide overarching guidance for public transit investments made by the KCTD are METRO CONNECTS, the Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021, and Metro’s Service Guidelines. METRO CONNECTS METRO CONNECTS is Metro’s long-range plan, which was developed through community input in 2015-2016, including the adopted Comprehensive Plans for King County and the county’s cities. It was adopted in January 2017.13 METRO CONNECTS includes a vision of service networks for 2025 and 2040, and a goal of increasing service hours by 70 percent by 2040. Strategic Plan for Public Transportation 2011-2021 Last updated in 2016,14 Metro’s Strategic Plan describes a vision for the future of King County's public transportation system and sets objectives, goals, and strategies for achieving that vision. Metro’s Service Guidelines Also last updated in 2016,15 Metro’s Service Guidelines are used to evaluate, design and modify transit services to meet changing needs. Metro uses the Service Guidelines to develop an annual System Evaluation Report, which measures the performance of Metro’s services and identifies investment needs for the system, according to the investment priorities established in the Service Guidelines. Metro’s System Evaluation Report16 provides a snapshot in time of unmet needs in Metro’s system, and what investments would be needed in order to operate a system that is not excessively overcrowded, operates reliably, and provides service levels consistent with the demand, land use, and the demographics served by each route. The System Evaluation Report also shows what routes would receive investments, and in what priority order, if Metro had available resources. METRO CONNECTS provides the long-term vision for what investments would be needed to serve projected growth in the region.

13 Ordinance 18449 14 Ordinance 18301 15 Ordinance 18301 16 The most recent System Evaluation report is attached to Proposed Motion 2019-0465.


INVITED

• John Resha, Finance and Administration Division Director, Metro Transit Department

ATTACHMENTS

1. King County Transportation District (KCTD) Timeline


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DRAFT—FEBRUARY 7, 2020

KING COUNTY TRANSPORTION DISTRICT (KCTD) TIMELINE

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

M A Y 8 : B A L L O T D E A D L I N E

A U G 4 : E L E C T I O N D A T E

A U G 1 8 : C E R T I F I C A T I O N

KCTD RECONVENES,

CONSIDERS FUNDING MEASURE

KCTD Board reconvenes

and selects Chair & Vice Chair

(and Executive Committee members, if desired)

A potential funding measure can be developed by the

KCTD Board or proposed by the Executive.

KCTD Board or its Executive Committee can

then deliberate on the potential funding measure.

KCTD DELIBERATES &

VOTES ON FUNDING MEASURE

Ballot resolution must be transmitted to Elections by May 8

KCTD FUNDING MEASURE DEVELOPMENT:

As an independent government, the KCTD Board is able

to develop a funding measure to propose to voters.

Alternatively, if offered, the KCTD Board could choose to

consider a funding measure proposal from the Executive.

Once the KCTD Board votes on a funding measure

resolution, the action is final. For an August ballot, the

Clerk must transmit the final ballot resolution to Elections

by May 8.

KCTD BOUNDARIES:

The KCTD encompasses all of King County. The KCTD

Board could choose to change these boundaries, if

desired, with 10 days advance notice and a public

hearing. Note that, per state law, King County can have

only one TBD at a time (though each city can have its

own TBD).

KCTD LEADERSHIP:

The KCTD bylaws set a Chair, Vice Chair, and four-

member Executive Committee (which must be geograph-

ically representative and have one member with unincor-

porated areas). Because the KCTD has not met since

2014, it would need to reconvene (likely called by the

Council Chair) and then select new officers, and, if

desired, reconstitute the Executive Committee with new

members.

KCTD MEETINGS:

The KCTD’s current bylaws set meeting times for both the

Board and Executive Committee that conflict with the

current Council committee schedule. The KCTD Board

could address this scheduling challenge by conducting

business through special meetings at either the Board or

Executive Committee level. This approach would not

require a change to the bylaws. Alternatively, it could

amend its bylaws to set new, regular meeting times for

both the Board and its Executive Committee.

KCTD PROCEDURES:

The KCTD is a separate and independent government.

That means that regional and Council committees are not

involved in its work. The KCTD could deliberate on a

funding measure as a full, nine-member Board; or alter-

natively, could rely on its Executive Committee to develop

a proposal to bring to the full Board for final action.

BALLOT DEADLINE:

For the August 2020 election, the KCTD Board must vote

in time to allow the Clerk to transmit the ballot resolution

to Elections by May 8. To meet this deadline, taking final

action by May 7 is recommended.

MISC:

A sales tax approved by voters in August would take

effect January 2021. Note that Seattle’s funding for its

TBD ends December 31.

A transportation benefit district (TBD) is a separate, independent government, created under the authority of State law to fund

transportation improvements. The King County Transportation District (KCTD) was created in 2014 to replace a prior TBD.

The KCTD encompasses all of King County and is governed by a nine-member Board (the members of the Council). The KCTD has

the power to place a transportation funding measure on the ballot.

R E C E S S : M A R 3 0 - A P R 1 1

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STAFF REPORT

Agenda Item: 7 Name: Mike Reed

Proposed No.: 2019-0489 Date: February 26, 2020 SUBJECT Authorizes execution of an interlocal agreement to participate in the development and management of “Stormfest”, a stormwater education program. SUMMARY The Executive is recommending execution of an interlocal agreement that would authorize County participation in an annual “Stormfest” stormwater education program, directed at 6th grade students in the Highline School District in South King County. The program is a cooperative effort with regional municipalities, including the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and Sea Tac. BACKGROUND The Stormwater Services Section of the Water and Lands Resources Division, which manages the regional stormwater program for King County, operates the program under the Western Washington Municipal Stormwater Permit, issued under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit program. Local municipalities also have stormwater responsibilities under the Western Washington Municipal Stormwater Permit, including education and outreach efforts that require permittees to:

• Build general awareness about methods to address and reduce impacts from stormwater runoff;

• Effect behavior change to reduce or eliminate behaviors and practices that cause or contribute to adverse stormwater impacts;

• Create stewardship opportunities that encourage community engagement in addressing the impacts from stormwater runoff1.

The Executive is proposing to address public outreach needs through a joint project with other area municipal stormwater permittees, including the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac. The participants would sponsor an annual stormwater 1 Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit S5.C.2 https://ecology.wa.gov/Regulations-Permits/Permits-certifications/Stormwater-general-permits/Municipal-stormwater-general-permits/Western-Washington-Phase-II-Municipal-Stormwater


education program with the Highline Public School District at Des Moines Creek Park in the City of Des Moines in South King County. The program is intended to be a hands-on, interactive event for 6th grade students in the Highline School District. According to the Executive, the program is intended to accomplish the following:

• Engage youth in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and activities, and build student confidence to develop and achieve long-term professional aspirations;

• Increase student understanding of environmental impacts of stormwater runoff and empower them to make personal changes to improve the health of local watersheds;

• Provide youth professional development opportunities to learn leadership and professional skills and ultimately apply them in transferring that knowledge to younger peers in an educational setting;

• Build local capacity to engage students by training city, county, and nonprofit staff and volunteers on best practices; and

• Provide a scalable model and toolkit that can be implemented across other communities and school districts within King County.

Proposed Ordinance 2019-0489 authorizes the execution of an interlocal agreement that defines the responsibilities of the participants in the Stormfest stormwater education program. Key provisions of the agreement include:

• Each jurisidiction is responsible for a share of project costs equal to the percentage-share of student enrollment in the Highline School District from that jurisdiction;

• The parties will participate in a Project Management Team, with representation from each of the parties, whose function is to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate Stormfest;

• The City of Burien will serve as the administrator of the agreement. Burien’s administrative tasks will include providing leadership in organizing the Stormfest event; providing day-to-day project management; scheduling and facilitating Team meetings, hiring consultants; processing monthly consultant invoices; and similar tasks.

• Total project costs will include costs for educators, translators, consultant costs, interpreters’ supplies, parking costs, and materials.

The term of the agreement is from the date of execution by each party through December 31st, 2024; the agreement may be extended upon mutual agreement of all parties. The agreement also includes provisions for termination, modification, alternative dispute resolution, written notice, hold harmless, non-discrimination, and severability. The agreement includes a Project Cost Allocation Document that specifies the costs share for each of the parties. For the 2019-2020 period, the cost shares are as follows:


Table 1. Costs/Cost Shares

Jurisdiction Annual Cost Share Estimated Cost Shares *

Burien 28% up to $26,619.86 King County 27% up to $25,669.15

SeaTac 22% up to $20,915.61 Des Moines 20% up to $19,014.19

Normandy Park 3% up to $2,852.13 Total 100.00% up to $95,070.94

Legal Review The Council’s legal counsel has reviewed this agreement, and recommended a revision to specify that funding commitments for the coming years for King County are contingent upon Council appropriation. An amendment has been prepared to address this recommendation. INVITED

• Josh Baldi, Director, Water and Land Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources and Parks

• Matt Goehring, WRIA 9 Planning and Technical Coordinator, Water and Land Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources and Parks

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Ordinance 2019-0489 and its attachments 2. Amendment 1 and its attachments 3. Transmittal Letter 4. Fiscal Note


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ATTACHMENT 1

KING COUNTY

Signature Report


Ordinance

Proposed No. 2019-0489.1 Sponsors Upthegrove

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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the county executive to 1

execute an interlocal agreement between King County and 2

the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and 3

SeaTac for stormwater education in the Highline Public 4

School District. 5

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 6

1. In 2018, the city of Burien received a Washington state Department of 7

Ecology grant for the purpose of implementing an annual sixth grade, 8

hands-on, interactive stormwater education program called StormFest for 9

the Highline Public School District. 10

2. Staff from the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and 11

SeaTac and King County, and their partners Futurewise and the 12

Environmental Science Center, worked to make the two-day event a 13

learning event for over one thousand two hundred sixth grade students 14

from the Highline Public School District. The event was hosted twice in 15

2018. Beginning in 2019, the StormFest event will be held annually in the 16

spring. 17

3. The Highline Public School District serves approximately eighteen 18


Ordinance

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thousand students in grades K-12 in the communities of Burien, Des 19

Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and unincorporated King County. 20

Highline Public Schools has a rich cultural and linguistic diversity among 21

its students. During the 2018 StormFest, nearly half of students attending 22

came from families in which English was not the primary language spoken 23

in their homes. 24

4. The StormFest program for sixth graders of the Highline School 25

District assists the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and 26

SeaTac and unincorporated King County in meeting the National Pollution 27

Discharge Elimination System permit requirements for education and 28

outreach and designing programs and creating opportunities for the public, 29

including overburdened communities, to participate. 30

5. The first StormFest to be governed by this interlocal agreement will be 31

held in 2020 and program will expire in 2024, unless amended by the 32

parties. 33

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY: 34

SECTION 1. The county executive is authorized to execute an agreement, 35

substantially in the form of Attachment A to this ordinance, with the cities of Burien, Des 36


Ordinance

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Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac for stormwater education in the Highline Public 37

School District. 38

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Attachments: A. Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and Seatac and King County for Stormfest


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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF BURIEN, DES MOINES, NORMANDY PARK

AND SEATAC AND KING COUNTY FOR STORMFEST

Pursuant to RCW 39.34, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, this agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is entered into between the City of Burien, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Burien,” the City of Des Moines, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “Des Moines,” the City of Normandy Park, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “Normandy Park,” the City of SeaTac, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “SeaTac,” and King County, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “King County,” and all five collectively referred to as the “Parties” for the purpose of implementing an annual 6th grade, hands-on, interactive, stormwater education program for Highline Public Schools that meets the Parties’ NPDES Permit criteria.

1. Definitions:

A. “Project Cost Allocation” shall mean the percentage of the total cost of StormFestassigned to each Party; the percentage assigned to each Party shall be equivalent to eachParty’s percentage-share of student enrollment provided by Highline School District forthe prior year (i.e. the percentages for the 2020 StormFest event are based on the 2018-2019 school year enrollment numbers). By way of example, if 42% of all Highline SchoolDistrict students reside in Des Moines, then Des Moines’ Project Cost Allocation shall be42% of the total cost of StormFest.

B. “Project Cost Allocation Document” shall mean the document containing each Party’sProject Cost Allocation for the calendar year. Once signed by the Party, the Project CostAllocation Document represents that Party’s financial obligation in support of theupcoming year’s StormFest.

C. “Project Management Team” and “Team” shall mean the group comprised of arepresentative of each Party and whose function is to develop, implement, manage, andevaluate StormFest.

D. “StormFest” shall mean an annual education program for 6th graders in the HighlineSchool District developed by the Parties and which assists the Parties in meeting thefollowing NPDES Phase II permit requirements: S5.C.2.a.i (a) and (c), S5.C.2.a.ii (a), (b), (c),(d), (e), and (f), and S5.C.2.a.ii. The first annual StormFest event governed by thisagreement will be held in 2020.

Attachment A


2. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the tasks to be accomplished by each Party and to identify the tasks to be accomplished by the Project Management Team in support of StormFest.

3. Joint Roles and Responsibilities. Each Party shall be responsible for the following:

A. One representative to the Team shall be appointed by each Party and each Party shall have only one vote regardless of the number of representatives representing each Party. Participation of additional staff from any of the Parties in support of the Team is encouraged.

B. The Team will reach its decisions by consensus. Issues that cannot be resolved by consensus will be referred to Burien for resolution.

C. Each year the Team shall agree to and sign the Project Cost Allocation Document for the upcoming year’s StormFest event. The 2019 Project Cost Allocation Document for the 2020 StormFest event is attached to this agreement as an example.

D. Burien shall serve as the administrator of this Agreement; Burien’s administrative tasks include leading in the organization of StormFest events; providing day-to-day project management; scheduling and facilitating Team meetings, hiring consultants; processing monthly consultant invoices and payments; invoicing other Parties to the Agreement; and providing periodic fiscal reports to the Parties.

E. The City of Des Moines shall host each StormFest event at Des Moines Beach Park. F. The total project cost to be included in the Project Cost Allocation shall include but not

necessarily be limited to the following: costs for educators, translators, consultant costs, interpreters, supplies, parking costs at the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park, and materials for the event, and any other costs not explicitly excepted in this agreement. The total project cost also includes the City of Des Moines staff time and rental fees for supporting the use of the Des Moines Beach Park Facility during the event. No other City staff charges shall be included in the total project cost. The total project cost shall not include Burien’s costs associated with administering agreement, nor shall it include any Party’s costs of participation on the Team.

G. Burien shall invoice the Parties for their share of the Project Cost Allocation approximately once each quarter. The Parties shall submit payment within 60 days of receiving the invoice.

4. Duration. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by each party and shall remain

in full force and effect until December 31st, 2024. This Agreement may be extended upon mutual agreement of all Parties.


5. Termination. Any party may withdraw from this Agreement, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other Parties; PROVIDED, however, that the terminating party shall be responsible for payment of the terminating party’s financial responsibility appearing on any signed and executed Project Cost Allocation Document.

6. Modification. This Agreement may be modified by further written agreement upon mutual

acceptance by all parties. 7. Separate Legal Entity. No separate legal entity or administrative entity is created by this

Agreement.

8. Alternative Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises from or relates to this Agreement or the breach thereof and if the dispute cannot be resolved through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute in an amicable manner by mediation administered by a mediator under JAMS Alternative Dispute Resolution service rules or policies before resorting to arbitration. The mediator may be selected by agreement of the parties or through JAMS.

9. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of transmittal, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing.

10. Hold Harmless. Each party to this Agreement shall defend, indemnify and hold the other

party, its appointed and elected officers and employees, harmless from claims, actions, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of or in consequence of the performance of this Agreement to the extent caused by the fault or negligence of the indemnitor, its appointed or elected officials, employees, officers, agents, assigns, volunteers or representatives.

11. Non-Discrimination. The Parties shall not discriminate in any manner related to this

Agreement on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in employment or the provision of services.

12. Severability. If any provision of the Agreement shall be held invalid, the remainder of this

Agreement shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to serve the purposes and objectives of both parties.


13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.Any modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be signedby each party.

DATED this day of 2019.

CITY OF BURIEN CITY OF DES MOINES

Brian J. Wilson, City Manager Michael Matthias, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Lisa Marshall Tim George City Attorney City Attorney

CITY OF NORMANDY PARK CITY OF SEATAC

Mark E. Hoppen, City Manager Carl Cole, City Manager


Jim Haney Mary Mirante Bartolo City Attorney City Attorney


KING COUNTY

Dow Constantine, Executive

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Dan SatterbergProsecuting Attorney


Project Cost Allocation Document StormFest

July 1, 2019- December 31, 2020 The Project costs are allocated based on percent of Highline Public Schools 6th graders in each jurisdiction, calculated from Highline Public Schools data.






*Total costs for all tasks will not exceed $95,070.94. Each jurisdiction’s maximum cost share is as shown in Table 1. Accepted by: ____________________________ ______________________________ City of Burien City of Des Moines ____________________________ ______________________________ City of Normandy Park City of SeaTac ____________________________ King County


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2-26-2020

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Sponsor: Upthegrove [MR] Proposed No.: 2019-0489

AMENDMENT TO PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2019-0489, VERSION 1 1

Strike Attachment A, Interlocal Agreement Between the cities of Burien, Des Moines, 2

Normandy Park, and Seatac and King County for Stormfest, and insert Attachment A, 3

Interlocal Agreement Between the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and 4

Seatac and King County for Stormfest Revised 2/26/2020. 5

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EFFECT: Replaces the transmitted interlocal agreement with a revised interlocal 7

agreement that specifies that funding participation in supporting the Stormfest event by 8

King County is subject to appropriation by the King County Council. 9

ATTACHMENT 2


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Attachment A Revised 2/26/2020

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES

OF BURIEN, DES MOINES, NORMANDY PARK AND SEATAC AND KING COUNTY FOR

STORMFEST

Pursuant to RCW 39.34, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, this agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) is entered into between the City of Burien, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “Burien,” the City of Des Moines, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “Des Moines,” the City of Normandy Park, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “Normandy Park,” the City of SeaTac, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “SeaTac,” and King County, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as “King County,” and all five collectively referred to as the “Parties” for the purpose of implementing an annual 6th

grade, hands-on, interactive, stormwater education program for Highline Public Schools that meets the Parties’ NPDES Permit criteria.

1. Definitions:

A. “Project Cost Allocation” shall mean the percentage of the total cost of StormFest

assigned to each Party; the percentage assigned to each Party shall be equivalent to each Party’s percentage-share of student enrollment provided by Highline School District for the prior year (i.e. the percentages for the 2020 StormFest event are based on the 2018- 2019 school year enrollment numbers). By way of example, if 42% of all Highline School District students reside in Des Moines, then Des Moines’ Project Cost Allocation shall be 42% of the total cost of StormFest.

B. “Project Cost Allocation Document” shall mean the document containing each Party’s Project Cost Allocation for the calendar year. Once signed by the Party, the Project Cost Allocation Document represents that Party’s financial obligation in support of the upcoming year’s StormFest.

C. “Project Management Team” and “Team” shall mean the group comprised of a representative of each Party and whose function is to develop, implement, manage, and evaluate StormFest.

D. “StormFest” shall mean an annual education program for 6th graders in the Highline School District developed by the Parties and which assists the Parties in meeting the following NPDES Phase II permit requirements: S5.C.2.a.i (a) and (c), S5.C.2.a.ii (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f), and S5.C.2.a.ii. The first annual StormFest event governed by this agreement will be held in 2020.


2. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the tasks to be accomplished by each Party and to identify the tasks to be accomplished by the Project Management Team in support of StormFest.

3. Joint Roles and Responsibilities. Each Party shall be responsible for the following:

A. One representative to the Team shall be appointed by each Party and each Party shall

have only one vote regardless of the number of representatives representing each Party. Participation of additional staff from any of the Parties in support of the Team is encouraged.

B. The Team will reach its decisions by consensus. Issues that cannot be resolved by consensus will be referred to Burien for resolution.

C. Each year the Team shall agree to and sign the Project Cost Allocation Document for the upcoming year’s StormFest event; King County’s participation is subject to funding appropriation by the King County Council. The 2019 Project Cost Allocation Document for the 2020 StormFest event is attached to this agreement as an example.

D. Burien shall serve as the administrator of this Agreement; Burien’s administrative tasks include leading in the organization of StormFest events; providing day-to-day project management; scheduling and facilitating Team meetings, hiring consultants; processing monthly consultant invoices and payments; invoicing other Parties to the Agreement; and providing periodic fiscal reports to the Parties.

E. The City of Des Moines shall host each StormFest event at Des Moines Beach Park. F. The total project cost to be included in the Project Cost Allocation shall include but not

necessarily be limited to the following: costs for educators, translators, consultant costs, interpreters, supplies, parking costs at the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park, and materials for the event, and any other costs not explicitly excepted in this agreement. The total project cost also includes the City of Des Moines staff time and rental fees for supporting the use of the Des Moines Beach Park Facility during the event. No other City staff charges shall be included in the total project cost. The total project cost shall not include Burien’s costs associated with administering agreement, nor shall it include any Party’s costs of participation on the Team.

G. Burien shall invoice the Parties for their share of the Project Cost Allocation approximately once each quarter. The Parties shall submit payment within 60 days of receiving the invoice.

4. Duration. This Agreement shall be effective upon execution by each party and shall remain

in full force and effect until December 31st, 2024. This Agreement may be extended upon mutual agreement of all Parties.


5. Termination. Any party may withdraw from this Agreement, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other Parties; PROVIDED, however, that the terminating party shall be responsible for payment of the terminating party’s financial responsibility appearing on any signed and executed Project Cost Allocation Document.

6. Modification. This Agreement may be modified by further written agreement upon mutual

acceptance by all parties.

7. Separate Legal Entity. No separate legal entity or administrative entity is created by this Agreement.

8. Alternative Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises from or relates to this Agreement or the

breach thereof and if the dispute cannot be resolved through direct discussions, the parties agree to endeavor first to settle the dispute in an amicable manner by mediation administered by a mediator under JAMS Alternative Dispute Resolution service rules or policies before resorting to arbitration. The mediator may be selected by agreement of the parties or through JAMS.

9. Written Notice. All communications regarding this Agreement shall be sent to the parties at the addresses listed on the signature page of the Agreement, unless notified to the contrary. Any written notice hereunder shall become effective three (3) business days after the date of transmittal, and shall be deemed sufficiently given if sent to the addressee at the address stated in this Agreement or such other address as may be hereafter specified in writing.

10. Hold Harmless. Each party to this Agreement shall defend, indemnify and hold the other

party, its appointed and elected officers and employees, harmless from claims, actions, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising or alleged to have arisen directly or indirectly out of or in consequence of the performance of this Agreement to the extent caused by the fault or negligence of the indemnitor, its appointed or elected officials, employees, officers, agents, assigns, volunteers or representatives.

11. Non-Discrimination. The Parties shall not discriminate in any manner related to this

Agreement on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability in employment or the provision of services.

12. Severability. If any provision of the Agreement shall be held invalid, the remainder of this

Agreement shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to serve the purposes and objectives of both parties.


13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Any modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be signed by each party.

DATED this day of 2019.

CITY OF BURIEN CITY OF DES MOINES

Brian J. Wilson, City Manager Michael Matthias, City Manager


Lisa Marshall Tim George City Attorney City Attorney

CITY OF NORMANDY PARK CITY OF SEATAC

Mark E. Hoppen, City Manager Carl Cole, City Manager


Jim Haney Mary Mirante Bartolo City Attorney City Attorney


KING COUNTY

Dow Constantine, Executive

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Dan Satterberg Prosecuting Attorney


Project Cost Allocation Document StormFest

July 1, 2019- December 31, 2020

The Project costs are allocated based on percent of Highline Public Schools 6th graders in each jurisdiction, calculated from Highline Public Schools data.






*Total costs for all tasks will not exceed $95,070.94. Each jurisdiction’s maximum cost share is as shown in Table 1.

Accepted by:

City of Burien City of Des Moines

City of Normandy Park City of SeaTac

King County


ATTACHMENT 3 November 21, 2019 The Honorable Rod Dembowski Chair, King County Council Room 1200 C O U R T H O U S E Dear Councilmember Dembowski: This letter transmits a proposed Ordinance that would, if approved, authorize the Executive to execute an interlocal agreement (ILA) between King County and the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, and SeaTac to implement StormFest, a stormwater educational program for sixth graders in the Highline Public Schools District. The StormFest program supports King County and the city jurisdictions in their National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for education and outreach. The proposed legislation would support a partnership between local jurisdictions and a local school district to implement a stormwater-focused environmental education program that applies an outdoor, hands-on science and math experience to support and build student and community capabilities. The program strengthens student awareness of educational and professional opportunities, empowers them to take interest and excel within science, and builds capacity within diverse communities to better support students. If enacted, the proposed ordinance would accomplish the following:

• Engage youth in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and activities, and build student confidence to develop and achieve long-term professional aspirations;

• Increase student understanding of environmental impacts of stormwater runoff and empower them to make personal changes to improve the health of local watersheds;

• Provide youth paid (stipend) professional development opportunities to learn leadership and professional skills and ultimately apply them in transferring that knowledge to younger peers in an educational setting; and

• Build local capacity to engage students by training city, county and nonprofit staff and volunteers on best practices; and

• Provide a scalable model and toolkit that can be implemented across other communities and school districts within King County.

The legislation furthers the goals of key County plans and initiatives as follows: • The legislation furthers the King County Strategic Plan goal to provide equitable

opportunities for all children to progress through childhood safe and healthy, with


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academic and life skills to thrive in their community, because the StormFest program provides access to an award-winning outdoor environmental educational program (2019 Futurewise Livable Community Award) to a school district where approximately 64 percent of sixth graders meet federal income requirements to receive free lunch.

• The legislation furthers the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan goal of improved collaboration and language-related tools and resources for employees, because StormFest involves close collaboration with local community members and a school district to provide translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access among English Language Learners, and development of Spanish and other language curriculum materials to improve engagement and comprehension. In 2017-2018, StormFest reached 348 students who spoke 36 first languages other than English.

• The legislation furthers the Strategic Climate Action Plan goal of outreach and engagement related to climate change by introducing students to potential climate change impacts on regional weather patterns, stormwater runoff, and associated environmental challenges.

In developing the legislation, the Department of Natural Resources and Parks engaged with the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac, as well as the Highline School District. The proposed ILA has been approved by the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac. Thank you for your consideration of this ordinance. This important legislation will help King County students engage in outdoor environmental education that allows them to experience the water quality and climate related science needed for future scientists, engineers and educators, and provides new communities an opportunity to learn and participate. If your staff have any questions, please feel free to contact Josh Baldi, Division Director of the Water and Lands Resource Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, at 206-477-9440. Sincerely, Dow Constantine King County Executive Enclosure cc: King County Councilmembers ATTN: Carolyn Busch, Chief of Staff Melani Pedroza, Clerk of the Council Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget Christie True, Director, Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Josh Baldi, Division Director, Water and Land Resources Division, DNRP


2019/2020 FISCAL NOTE

Ordinance/Motion: 2019-XXXXTitle: Interlocal Agreement Between the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac and King County Affected Agency and/or Agencies: Water and Land Resources Division, Department of Natural Resources and ParksNote Prepared By: Kerry Thrasher, Administrator III, WLRD, DNRP, Nitin Chadha, Finance Manager, WLRD, DNRPDate Prepared: 9/25/2019Note Reviewed By: Jillian Scheibeck, Executive Analyst, Performance, Strategy & BudgetDate Reviewed: 11/19/19

Description of request:

Revenue to:

Agency Fund Code Revenue Source 2019/2020 2021/2022 2023/2024Water and Land Resources 1211 SWM (25,669) (51,338) (51,338)

TOTAL (25,669) (51,338) (51,338)

Expenditures from:Agency Fund Code Department 2019/2020 2021/2022 2023/2024Water and Land Resources 1211 DNRP 25,669 51,338 51,338

TOTAL 25,669 51,338 51,338

Expenditures by Categories

2019/2020 2021/2022 2023/2024Services-Other Charges (53000) 25,669 51,338 51,338

TOTAL 25,669 51,338 51,338Does this legislation require a budget supplemental? No.

An Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park and SeaTac and King County's unincorprated area, each of which has students in the Highline School District. The Interlocal Agreement is a cost share agreement for an annual stormwater education program for sixth graders, who attend the Highline School District, which meets requirements in each jurisdiction for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for outreach and education.

Notes and Assumptions: Costs are based on the percentage assigned to each jurisdiction that is equivalent to each of the jurisdiction's students who attended Highline School District in the previous year. Any incorporations in out years will effect the County's cost share. Appropriation for this legislation has been submitted as part of the 2nd omnibus of 2019 and does not require additional budget through this legislative process. In the 2nd omnibus, costs were rounded to $25,000 per year. This ILA is in effect through 2024.

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STAFF REPORT

Agenda Item: 8 Name: Jake Tracy

Proposed No.: 2020-0069 Date: February 26, 2020 SUBJECT Proposed Ordinance (PO) 2020-0069 would establish a process for evaluating and awarding grants for the four grant programs established as part of the 2020-2025 Parks, Trails and Open Space Levy ("the levy") and would establish three advisory committees to evaluate the grant proposals. SUMMARY In April 2019, the Council passed Ordinance 18890, which placed on the August 2019 ballot a proposition authorizing a six-year property tax levy to support parks and open space throughout King County, and concurrently passed Motion 15378, which detailed the Council’s intent for the use of the levy funds. The motion included guidelines for four grant programs: (1) capital project and open space acquisitions; (2) aquatic centers; (3) open space for river corridors; and (4) targeted equity. The motion required DNRP to transmit an ordinance by January 31, 2020 to propose grant processes and protocols for the four grant programs, as well as to propose one or more advisory committees to review grant applications and make recommendations for the programs. PO 2020-0069 proposes processes for the four grant programs and proposes three advisory committees to review awards. These are broadly summarized in Table 1 below. Table 1: Parks Levy Grant Program Proposal Overview

Program Name Committee Makeup Eligible Entities Funding

Frequency Urban

Parks and Open Space

Cities/towns, school districts, and nonprofits

Cities, towns, and met. park districts Biennial

Targeted Equity

Cities/towns, open space equity cabinet, and

nonprofit/community organizations

King County, cities, towns, tribal organizations,

nonprofits, community organizations

Two tracks: Annual and Continuous


Program Name Committee Makeup Eligible Entities Funding

Frequency

Aquatics Facilities

Same committee as Urban Parks and Open Space

Cities, towns, met. park districts, school districts,

other public entities Biennial

Open Space –

River Corridors

Cities, towns, tribal organizations, community

organizations/districts/ salmon forums

King County, cities, towns, tribal organizations, Port districts, Flood control districts, Diking and drainage districts,

Conservation districts, Non-profit organizations, Salmon

recovery forums

Biennial

BACKGROUND In April 2019, the Council passed Ordinance 18890 ("the levy ordinance"), which placed on the August 2019 ballot a proposition authorizing a six-year property tax levy to support parks and open space throughout King County. The ordinance set an initial levy rate of 18.32 cents per $1,000 of assessed value (AV) and was expected to generate approximately $810 million over the life of the levy, to fund various projects and programs including:

• Up to $8 million of the levy proceeds for a capital construction project at the Seattle Aquarium;

• Up to $44 million of the levy proceeds to for pool maintenance, capital improvements and construction;

• Up to $22 million of the levy proceeds for integrated floodplain management;

• 47% of the remaining proceeds for acquisition of open space, continued development of regional and other public trails, other capital improvement projects and major maintenance of the county’s open space system, and community partnerships and grants;

• 40% of the remaining proceeds for King County’s park system operations and maintenance, with no more than $10 million of this amount being used for targeted equity grants;

• 8% of the remaining proceeds for distribution to the towns and cities of King County for their town or city parks system operations and capital improvement projects; and

• 5% of the remaining proceeds for environmental education, maintenance and conservation programs at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Concurrent with the levy ordinance, the Council passed Motion 15378 ("the levy motion"), which detailed the Council’s intent for the use of the 2020-2025 levy funds. The motion included guidelines for the four grant programs identified in the parks, trails


and open space levy: (1) capital project and open space acquisitions; (2) aquatic centers; (3) open space for river corridors; and (4) targeted equity.1

The motion required DNRP to transmit an ordinance by January 31, 2020 to propose grant processes and protocols for the four grant programs, as well as to propose one or more advisory committees to review grant applications and make recommendations for the programs. ANALYSIS The proposed ordinance proposes processes and protocols for the four grant programs, and sets up three advisory committees to review grant applications and make recommendations to the Council. As the guidelines for these programs were largely contained within attachments to the levy motion, rather than the levy ordinance, the Council could choose new or different direction on most of the issues discussed below. Sections A through D below describe the grant programs, Section E describes the advisory committee proposals, Section F describes administration of the programs, and Section G provides a summary of outreach done in developing this proposal. Legal analysis on all topics is ongoing. A. Urban Parks and Open Space (UPOS) Grant Program The levy ordinance directed a portion of levy proceeds to be used for "capital improvement projects and major maintenance repair or replacement of parks or recreation infrastructure in metropolitan park districts, towns or cities" and "acquisition, conservation and stewardship of additional open space lands, natural areas, resource or ecological lands, rights of way for regional trails and urban green spaces." The levy motion further directed that such uses be consistent with Attachment A to that motion, which provided guidelines for the program. Eligible Projects, Entities, and Areas Attachment A to PO 2020-0069 contains the executive's proposal for this program. Attachment A states that grants would be available for "a broad range of land protection and outdoor recreation, including park acquisition and development, habitat conservation, community gardens, and construction of outdoor and active recreation facilities" that provide public access, and these grants would be evaluated by the advisory committee on a biennial basis, with funding recommendations made to the Council every two years. As proposed, grant applications would be evaluated in four separate categories: Open space acquisition, active recreation, passive recreation, and local trails. Though not stated explicitly in Attachment A, the executive states that in practice, having these four separate evaluation categories means that the committee, in consultation with advisory committee staff, would determine the proportion of funding that would be available to

1 The guidelines for the four grant programs can be found in Attachments A, B, D, and E to Motion 15378.


each project category, and projects in different categories would therefore not be competing against each other. Executive staff states that this was done in response to feedback from cities and park districts. Cities, towns, and Metropolitan Park Districts would be eligible to apply for these grants. It should be noted that Attachment A to the levy motion lists King County as an eligible entity as well and gives criteria for King County-initiated projects. However, the County is not proposed as an eligible entity for UPOS grants in the proposed ordinance. Executive staff stated that they believe that the County can achieve its acquisition goals through the conservation futures program versus accessing funds through this grant program, and therefore have removed the County as an eligible entity. As proposed, unincorporated areas outside of metropolitan park districts would only be able to receive funding if a city, town, or metropolitan park district made the proposal. Additionally, the word "urban" in the title of the program implies that only areas within the urban growth boundary are eligible for funding, however, this is not specified within the eligibility criteria. As a number of metropolitan park districts cover rural areas, it is unclear if these projects would be eligible. Finally, the levy motion states that lands primarily in agricultural use should not be eligible for acquisition funding, but that clarification is not made in the attachment to the proposed ordinance. Project Selection Criteria Attachment A contains the following proposed criteria for UPOS grant program projects, which would be used by the proposed advisory committee to determine which projects would be recommended for funding.

1. How the application meets the goals outlined by the King County Council such as:

a. Acquisition of park and open space land which results in increased public access and use

b. Development of new or renovated recreational facilities such as ballfields, sport courts, or play areas

c. Development or renovation of passive recreational facilities such as trails (community and hiking), interpretive facilities, and community gardens

d. Acquisition of lands to allow future development of regional trails

2. Additional criteria for consideration shall include: a. Furthering established Countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice,

Strategic Climate Action Plan, improving water quality and increasing habitat, for example through green stormwater infrastructure, Land Conservation Initiative, implementation of the recommendations in the State of Play Report

b. Partnership: the project is supported through partnership and will be measured by resulting community benefits, as well as the strength and diversity of partnership


c. Project has been identified in an adopted plan d. Project is located in an underserved area or provides recreational access

or benefit where none currently exists.

3. Implementation Strength a. Projects must demonstrate certainty in success of delivery b. Projects must demonstrate how successful implementation will be

measured over time c. Projects should identify cost effectiveness and ability to leverage other

funding or in-kind donations It should be noted that the first set of criteria are listed as "such as," meaning that the committee can choose whether or not to consider these criteria and could consider different criteria. Executive staff has stated that the phrase "goals outlined by the King County Council," is intended to mean that that the committee can incorporate additional goals that reflect county priorities. The second set of criteria are listed as "shall include," meaning that the committee must consider those criteria. The first two "implementation strength" criteria are listed as "must," so projects would be required to demonstrate certainty in success and how successful implementation will be measured, but the third criterion, related to cost-effectiveness and leveraging other funding, would not be a requirement. B. Targeted Equity Grant Program The levy ordinance allowed for up to $10 million to be used for a targeted equity grant program, the purpose of which was described by Attachment B to the levy motion as "to increase access to and the use of parks, open space and public recreation facilities in underserved communities." Eligible Projects, Entities, and Areas Attachment B to PO 2020-0069 contains the executive's proposal for this program. Attachment B states that grants would provide funding "to achieve equitable opportunities and access to parks and recreation in unincorporated King County and King County towns and cities for underserved areas and populations, including people with disabilities." Eligible projects would include:

1. Capacity building to include community outreach and planning around new or improved access to local parks and open spaces

2. Land acquisition located specifically within an Opportunity Area or that serves a community of need based on established determinants of equity and consistent with KCC 26.12.003.J2

3. Capital projects or programs that address unmet needs in underserved areas 4. Projects that provide additional access to disabled individuals

2 Mis-cited as 003.E in the attachment


The levy motion limited projects to two specific types – projects located in equity areas (now called opportunity areas), as defined in K.C.C. 26.12.003, or programming or projects designed to increase access to or the use of parks and recreation facilities by individuals with disabilities. The proposed ordinance does not restrict projects based on these criteria, allowing funding for projects outside of defined opportunity areas in addition to within them. Additionally, as codified, only the Conservation Futures Tax Advisory Committee has the ability to make an ad hoc determination of whether a project is in an opportunity area.3 This ordinance would also give the Targeted Equity Grant Advisory Committee such authority. King County, cities, towns, tribal organizations serving residents of King County, non-profit organizations, and small or emerging community organizations without a 501(c)(3) status, through a partnership with a fiscal agent are proposed to be eligible for these grants. It should be noted that Attachment B to the levy motion did not list King County as an eligible entity for targeted equity grant funding, but the County is listed as an eligible entity as part of this proposal. The executive has stated that King County was added as an eligible entity "to ensure that those areas of King County which are currently underserved or identified as opportunity areas be eligible for application. This would include those communities of White Center, Skyway, east Federal Way and other neighborhoods where the County is the local service provider and access to park and recreation facilities is limited." Project Selection Criteria Attachment B contains the following proposed criteria for Targeted Equity grant program projects, which would be used by the proposed advisory committee to determine which projects would be recommended for funding on an annual basis.

1. Project proposals should be explicit regarding benefits to public access and recreation for identified underserved areas of King County. Examples of project benefits include:

a. Acquisition of open space in a targeted equity area b. Providing recreational facilities specifically to serve disabled individuals c. A community driven planning action which results in either the

recommendation or implementation of new recreational facilities to increase park and open space access for underserved individuals and/or communities

d. Development or renovation of recreational facilities that will result in increased access and use by an underserved community

e. Implementation of culturally appropriate recreational programs that provide new or increased opportunities for expanded use of park and recreation facilities or open spaces by underserved individuals and/or communities

3 K.C.C. 26.12.003.J.2


f. Actions that build community awareness, engagement, and organizing to increase access and utilization of new or improved local parks and open spaces by underserved communities, and ensure park and open space infrastructure investments are made based on community input

2. Additional criteria for consideration shall include: a. Community involvement, i.e. strength and diversity of partnerships and

community stewardship; how communities are engaged in outcomes. b. Furthering established countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice,

Strategic Climate Action Plan, improving water quality and increasing habitat, for example through green stormwater infrastructure, Land Conservation Initiative, implementation of the recommendations in the State of Play Report.

3. Implementation Strength a. How their project plans increase access to parks and recreation facilities

or programs b. Ability to leverage other partners such as community groups and non-

profits c. Certainty of success in delivery d. Cost effectiveness of the proposal e. Identification of continued stewardship plan f. How successful implementation will be measured over time

As with the other grant programs the initial set of criteria are "should" criteria, and the second set are "shall" criteria. However, unlike the other grant programs, the implementation strength section does not include "shall" language, so a lower threshold for implementation strength would exist for this program than for the others. In addition to the annual funding track discussed above, the executive has proposed "an open rolling application process for grants less than $15,000." As written, it is unclear who would review the continuous grants, what criteria would be used, and if and when these funding recommendations would be transmitted to Council. Executive staff stated:

"There was feedback from the Open Space Equity Cabinet that for small grants of less than $15,000 that can result in getting projects off the ground quickly, there should be a process in place to quickly review and fund. These would generally be capacity building exercises for communities to identify their recreation needs or small programming grants. It is the intent of the Parks Division to develop a quick review process in coordination with the Advisory Committee. At a minimum this would require a recommendation of approval from Parks staff. Options might include a sub-committee of the Advisory Committee or acknowledgement of receipt and opportunity to review and comment by the members of the Advisory Committee. Grant awards of less than $15,000 would not be subjected to Council review."


C. Aquatics Facility Grant Program The levy ordinance allowed for up to $44 million to be used for publicly owned pools for capital improvement projects, construction, and major maintenance repair or replacement projects. The levy motion further stated that $8 million would be set aside for the Weyerhaeuser King County aquatic center, with the rest of the proceeds being used for the aquatic centers grant program. Eligible Projects and Entities Attachment C to PO 2020-0069 contains the executive's proposal for this program. Attachment C states that grants would provide funding "for a broad range of improvements to public aquatics facilities located in King County," noting that the opportunity to learn how to swim and continued access for swimmers is a regional priority. Cities, towns, metropolitan park districts, school districts, and other public entities that own aquatic facilities would be eligible. This is in line with what was approved in the levy motion. Eligible Projects would include the following for new or improved aquatic capital facilities:

1. Feasibility studies 2. Design 3. Permitting 4. Construction

Attachment D to the levy motion also listed land acquisition for the purpose of public aquatic facilities as an eligible project type, but this is not included in the executive's proposal. Executive staff has stated that acquisition is intended to be an eligible project. Additionally, Attachment D to the levy motion provided additional funding guidelines, as follows: There is no minimum for capital requests. Capital grants for new aquatic centers are capped at $5,000,000 or 25% of a facility’s total cost, whichever is lower. Capital grants for existing facilities are capped at $5,000,000 and grants from $1 - $100,000 can provide up to 100% of a projects total cost, grants from $100,001 - $2,000,000 can provide no more than 50% of a project’s total cost and grants from $2,000,001 - $5,000,000 can provide no more than 25% of a projects total cost. If a facility serves multiple purposes, to calculate project cost, only infrastructure necessary for an aquatic center may be included. Grants up to $100,000 may be awarded to support planning or feasibility studies related to development of a publicly-owned aquatic facility. These requirements are not included in the executive's proposal. Executive staff has stated that they are supportive of these funding minimums and maximums, and plan to


include them in the final application process. Councilmembers could choose to include them as part of this ordinance as well. Project Selection Criteria Attachment C to the proposed ordinance gives the following selection criteria for Aquatics Centers Grants, which the advisory committee would use to make funding recommendations on a biennial basis: The Committee will make its recommendation to the Department of Natural Resources and Parks based upon the eligibility and selection criteria as well as the strength of the applicants to demonstrate:

1. How the application meets the goals outlined by the King County Council such as:

a. Addressing an unmet need for aquatics recreation and water safety b. Availability for public use c. Creating new or expanded programming opportunities d. Preserving, protecting, or enhancing the structural integrity of an existing

facility 2. Additional criteria for consideration shall include:

a. Furthering established countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice, Strategic Climate Action Plan, improving water quality and increasing habitat, for example through green stormwater infrastructure, implementation of the recommendations in the Project Play Report

b. Partnership: the project is supported through partnership and will be measured on community benefits, as well as strength and diversity of partnership

c. Project has been identified in an adopted plan d. Project is located in an underserved area or provides recreational access

or benefit where none currently exists 3. Implementation Strength

a. Projects must demonstrate certainty in success of delivery b. Projects must demonstrate how successful implementation will be


funding or in-kind donations As with the previous programs, the initial set of criteria are listed as "such as," and thus wouldn't necessarily be required to be considered, and the second set are "shall" criteria, which would be required to be considered. 3.a. and b. would be requirements to receive funding. D. Open Space – River Corridors Grant Program The levy ordinance allows up to $22 million to be used for "habitat restoration, open space acquisition or recreational opportunities, or any combination thereof, associated


with integrated floodplain management capital improvement projects and to outreach and education related to the benefits of integrated floodplain management projects." Attachment E to the levy motion gave further guidance on the Open Space – River Corridor Grant program associated with this funding. Eligible Projects and Entities The proposal states that the following projects are eligible, if located on riparian lands and used for public purposes:

1. Acquisition 2. Improvement 3. Protection 4. Provision of or improvement of access to a waterbody

Attachment E to the levy motion also included planning, feasibility and design, and project-specific outreach and education as eligible projects. These are not included in the proposal. Executive staff states that these are intended to be included as eligible projects. Funding would be awarded on a biennial basis. The following entities would be eligible for funding:

• King County • Cities and towns • Tribes or tribal organizations serving residents of King County • Port districts • Flood control districts • Diking and drainage districts • Conservation districts • Non-profit organizations • Salmon recovery forums

The proposal differs from what was approved in the levy motion insofar as King County was not listed as an eligible entity in that legislation. Executive staff stated its belief that the exclusion of King County in the levy motion was an oversight, and therefore included King County as an eligible entity because "a substantial amount of existing river corridors are located in the rural and unincorporated King County and projects located along these corridors would provide substantial local and regional benefit with respect to flood reduction, habitat protection and passive recreation." Project Selection Criteria The following are proposed as project selection criteria for the Open Space – River Corridors grant program:


1. How the application meets the goals of a multi-benefit project outlined by the King County Council, including:

a. Provides passive recreational benefit to the public b. Improves or restores critical riparian habitat c. Integrates recreation, access, and/or habitat benefits with flood protection

2. Additional criteria for consideration shall include: a. Furthering established countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice,


b. Partnership: project is supported through partnership and will be measured by the proposed strength and diversity of partnership as well as community benefits

c. Project has been identified in an adopted plan 3. Implementation strength

a. Projects must demonstrate certainty in success of delivery b. Projects must demonstrate how successful implementation will be


funding or in-kind donations As with the selection criteria for the other programs, the first set of criteria would be suggestions for consideration, the second set would be required to be considered, and 3.a and 3.b would be requirements for funding. E. Proposed Advisory Committees Table 2 below shows the proposed makeup of the advisory committees for the four grant programs. The same committee is proposed to make recommendations for both UPOS and Aquatics Facility grants. Table 2: Parks Levy Grant Advisory Committees Comparison

Program

Urban Capital and Open Space Grants

AND Aquatics Facility Grants

Targeted Equity Grants

Open Space – River Corridors Grants

# of Committee Members Up to fifteen Up to Fifteen4 Up to fifteen

4 Although the transmitted document states "fifteen," executive staff has stated that the intent was "up to fifteen."


Program

Urban Capital and Open Space Grants

AND Aquatics Facility Grants

Targeted Equity Grants

Open Space – River Corridors Grants

Committee Makeup

• City reps: up to seven

• School district reps: up to four

• Non-profit reps: up to four

• City reps: up to five

• Open Space Equity Cabinet Reps: up to five

• Non-profit and community-based organization reps: up to five

• City reps: up to five

• Tribal Organization reps: up to two

• Nonprofit organization reps: up to four

• Community organization, districts (park, flood, conservation, diking), or salmon recovery forum reps: up to five

Frequency of Awards Biennial

Two tracks: Continuous and

Annual Biennial

Executive staff has stated that, where city or school district representatives are listed as representatives, that these members would be employees of a city or school district, rather than a person living or working within the jurisdiction. For each committee, the attachment states that geographic equity would be prioritized. Executive staff has clarified that the intent is that representation from cities in different regions of the county will be sought for appointments. For each of the three committees, the executive proposes that the Council have no formal role in appointments, stating that the King County Executive would seek input from King County Councilmembers on advisory committee recommendations and provide notification to the King County Council 30 days prior to appointment. In further discussion with Council staff, executive staff stated "Given that there could be up to 45 advisory committee members, the Executive has recommended a process by which Council approves the composition [shown in Table 1] based on interest expressed to date, and the Executive would appoint the members." F. Administration As proposed, DNRP would staff the four grant programs and three associated advisory committees. Administration would include development of the process, application materials, announcements, review process, contract development and administration,


project tracking, financial accounting, project reporting, and audit function. Staff would also transmit the proposed list of grant awardees for each program and associated funding ordinances to Council on the schedule given for each program. DNRP expects that 18 percent – 20 percent of levy funding allocated to each program will be used for administration, which it states is consistent with other similar grant programs. DNRP is in the process of developing its 2021-2022 budget and has not yet developed a proposal for how many FTEs would work on each program. G. Summary of Outreach Process Executive staff provided the following information regarding outreach done while developing the proposed ordinance and associated attachments.

"There were several methods utilized to obtain feedback from stakeholders that include the following: The King County Park Directors group, an active body of Park Directors representing the cities and park districts within the County, were engaged numerous times in a variety of ways. This included briefing specifically to the larger body, individual briefings to many cities, and surveys seeking additional feedback from these cities (roughly 25) and park districts. The Open Space Equity Cabinet was also engaged thoroughly with meetings dedicated to the Targeted Equity Grant Program. The cabinet also established a sub-committee to identify key areas upon which to weigh in. Tribal feedback was sought and received, both through the [Open Space Equity Cabinet] as well as a survey group providing insight on the Open Space-River Corridors Grant Program. Parks staff engaged with non-profits such the Trust for Public Lands, The Nature Conservancy, Mountains to Sound Greenway, ECOSS and Seattle Parks Foundation, community groups such as the Ballard P-Patch, SPLASH 2.0, and wheelchair hikers. Additionally, staff engaged recreation experts at the state level through the Recreation and Conservation Office as well as locally through the Play Equity Coalition. Internal meetings and discussions also took place with the Water and Land Resources Division and Best Starts for Kids. In conjunction with the Conservation Futures Program, several public meetings were held in North Seattle, Burien, Kent, White Center and Bellevue to provide information about Parks Levy grant opportunities. Specific feedback centered on the following:

• Composition and diversity of advisory committees – ensuring there were technical experts and individuals knowledgeable on grants such as Urban Parks and Open Space, Open Space-River Corridors and Aquatics as well as community advocates, non-profit, and diverse representation for Targeted Equity.

• Review process – several recommendations to utilize a model similar to CFT in which the advisory committee made final recommendations on projects after hands on review

• Leveraging partnerships – bringing additional stakeholders to the table to ensure success

• Addressing unmet needs. Prioritizing projects in communities where no facility or inadequate service provision exists


• Ensuring that projects and programs result in, or focus on, increased access to public recreation

• Provide additional consideration for those projects which advance the environmental and equity goals of the County, cities and local communities."

INVITED

• Warren Jimenez, Parks Division Director, DNRP • Michael Murphy, Government Relations Officer, DNRP

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Ordinance 2020-0069 (and its attachments) 2. Transmittal Letter 3. Fiscal Note


ATTACHMENT 1

KING COUNTY

Signature Report


Ordinance

Proposed No. 2020-0069.1 Sponsors

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AN ORDINANCE establishing the grant award criteria and 1

process for the King County parks, recreation, trails and 2

open space levy grant programs as well as the proposed 3

composition of advisory committees established in 4

accordance with Ordinance 18890, Section 6, Motion 5

15378, Section F.1., and Attachments A, B, D and E to 6

Motion 15378. 7

STATEMENT OF FACTS: 8

1. On April 17, 2019, the King County council adopted Ordinance 18890, 9

which called for a special election to authorize the King County parks, 10

recreation, trails and open space levy for the purpose of maintaining and 11

operating King County's open space system; improving parks, recreation, 12

access and mobility in the King County open space system by acquiring 13

lands and continuing to develop regional trails; improving parks and trails 14

in and acquiring lands by metropolitan parks districts, towns and cities in 15

King County; funding environmental education, maintenance and 16

conservation programs at the Woodland Park Zoo; funding capital 17

construction at the Seattle Aquarium; and funding for capital 18

improvements at publicly owned pools, for all King County residents. 19


Ordinance

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2. On August 6, 2019, King County voters approved the levy, which 20

included funding for various grant programs to include targeted equity, 21

aquatics facilities, open space river corridors and urban parks and open 22

spaces. 23

3. On April 17, 2019, the King County council passed Motion 15378. 24

4. Motion 15378, Section F.1., requires the department of natural 25

resources and parks to transmit a proposed ordinance to the council, by 26

January 31, 2020, to implement one or more advisory committees to 27

review and make recommendations on grant awards for the grant 28

programs described in Attachments A, B, D and E to the motion, which 29

are the urban capital and open space grant program, the targeted equity 30

grant program, the aquatics capital grant program and the open space and 31

river corridors grant program (collectively, "the parks levy grant 32

programs"). 33

5. The urban capital and open space grant program under Attachment A to 34

this ordinance will provide funding for a range of land improvements, 35

including land acquisition, park and open space development, habitat 36

conservation, community gardens and construction of outdoor and active 37

recreation facilities. The goal of the program is to not only acquire those 38

lands that might be lost to the future development pressures, but to 39

construct new and improved facilities to address rapid growth in urban 40

areas. 41

6. The targeted equity grant program under Attachment B to this 42


Ordinance

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ordinance will provide funding for a broad range of investments that will 43

increase access and use of parks and open spaces as well as develop 44

programs for public recreation in underserved communities. The program 45

builds upon the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan with 46

an emphasis on building internal capacities of community-based partners 47

and providing access and facilities for the disabled. 48

7. The aquatics capital grant program under Attachment C to this 49

ordinance will provide funding for a wide range of improvements to 50

public aquatics facilities located in King County. The projects may 51

include feasibility studies, design, permitting and construction of new 52

improvements or capital facilities. The grant program will assist 53

communities as our region grows and existing facilities become obsolete 54

or reach capacity. 55

8. The open space and river corridors grant program under Attachment D 56

to this ordinance will fund or incentivize projects that integrate multiple 57

attributes of projects inside river corridors, such as flood control, habitat, 58

passive recreation and trails. The goal of the program is to deliver projects 59

that help restore the natural functions of rivers and the benefits they 60

provide to our environment and communities, including providing or 61

restoring public access to the water, improving the ecological function of a 62

waterbody or increasing public awareness of river corridors as valuable 63

natural resources. 64

9. Motion 15378, Section F.1. additionally requires that the ordinance 65


Ordinance

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submitted by the department of natural resources and parks propose grant 66

processes and protocols for the parks levy grant programs. 67

10. In accordance with Motion 15378, Section F.1., Attachments A, B, C 68

and D to this ordinance outline the implementation of the parks levy grant 69

programs, including the purpose, criteria, eligibility for funds, staffing and 70

project selection process. 71

11. Also in accordance with Motion 15378, Section F.1., this ordinance 72

identifies proposed membership composition and guidelines on advisory 73

committees for the parks levy grant programs. Motion 15378 also 74

identified the requirement that each grant program have an advisory 75

committee or committees that make recommendations on grant awards 76

and include representatives from a variety of stakeholders to include cities, 77

towns, metropolitan park districts and community members and 78

organizations. 79

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY: 80

SECTION 1. The implementation guidelines that establish the grant 81

award process and criteria for the urban parks and open space grant program, the 82

targeted equity grant program, the aquatics capital grant program and the open 83

space and river corridors grant program, which are Attachments A, B, C and D to 84

this ordinance, are hereby adopted. 85

SECTION 2. Consistent with direction outlined in Motion 15378, 86

advisory committee representation recommendations as outlined in Attachments 87

A, B, C, and D to this ordinance, are hereby adopted. 88


Ordinance

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SECTION 3. Moneys, appropriated through the biennial budget process, shall be 89

awarded and distributed in accordance with the processes and guidelines identified in 90

Attachments A, B, C, and D to this ordinance. 91

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Attachments: A. Urban Capital and Open Space Grant Program, B. Targeted Equity Grant Program, C. Aquatic Centers Grant Program, D. Open Space and River Corridors Grant Program


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Attachment A

Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Program Implementation Guidelines for Project Criteria, Eligibility, Project

Selection Process and Administration of Grants December 2, 2019

Background

In 2019, as part of the King County parks, recreation, trails and open space levy, voters approved up to $25 million in Parks Levy funding to create the Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Program to provide funding for a broad range of land protection and outdoor recreation, including park acquisition and development, habitat conservation, community gardens, and construction of outdoor and active recreation facilities. King County envisions this program to not only acquire those lands which may be lost to future development pressures, but also as a tool to construct new, and improve existing, recreation facilities to address the pressures of rapid growth in this region.

Grant applications for this program shall be evaluated in four separate categories:

1. Open Space Acquisition 2. Active Recreation 3. Passive Recreation 4. Local Trails

All grant applicants for this program must ensure that public access is allowed.

Eligibility to apply for Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Funding

The following entities are eligible to be recipients of the Urban Parks and Open Space Grant funding:

• King County cities and towns • Metropolitan Park Districts geographically located in King County

Project Selection Process

1. Parks staff will prepare and advertise a request for proposals and receive applications on a biennial basis.

2. An Advisory Committee that provides guidance and direction to both the Urban Parks and Open Space Grant as well as the Aquatics Facility Grant Program, will review, rank, and recommend projects for funding.


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a. The committee will be staffed by the King County Parks and Recreation Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP).

b. The committee will be composed of up to 15 people appointed by the King County Executive based on a committee composition approved by the King County Council.

c. The King County Executive will seek input from King County Councilmembers on advisory committee recommendations and provide notification to the King County Council 30 days prior to appointment.

d. The King County Executive will appoint committee members who reflect the diverse needs and populations within King County.

The following composition shall make up the Aquatics Facility and Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Advisory Committee:

• City representatives – up to seven members of the committee shall represent cities or park districts in King County. Geographic equity will be prioritized.

• School districts – up to four members shall represent school districts actively engaged in aquatics recreation and/or implementation of the recommendations in the State of Play Report.

• Non-profit organizations – up to four members shall represent organizations with a strong history of championing public access to recreation to include active, passive, and aquatics recreation in King County.

3. The Committee will make its recommendation to the DNRP based upon the eligibility and selection criteria and the strength of the applicants to demonstrate:

a. How the application meets the goals outlined by the King County Council such as:

i. Acquisition of park and open space land which results in increased public access and use

ii. Development of new or renovated recreational facilities such as ballfields, sport courts, or play areas

iii. Development or renovation of passive recreational facilities such as trails (community and hiking), interpretive facilities, and community gardens

iv. Acquisition of lands to allow future development of regional trails

b. Additional criteria for consideration shall include: i. Furthering established Countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice,


ii. Partnership: the project is supported through partnership and will be measured by resulting community benefits, as well as the strength and diversity of partnership


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iii. Project has been identified in an adopted plan iv. Project is located in an underserved area or provides recreational access or

benefit where none currently exists.

c. Implementation Strength i. Projects must demonstrate certainty in success of delivery

ii. Projects must demonstrate how successful implementation will be measured over time

iii. Projects should identify cost effectiveness and ability to leverage other funding or in-kind donations

Upon formation, the Advisory Committee will work closely with Parks and Recreation Division staff to further develop and refine the application, review, and recommendation process to ensure a streamlined process is in place for ease of use by applicants, Advisory Committee and program administrators.

4. The King County Executive will transmit to the King County Council a recommended list of grant awardees, including a summary description of how each project meets the selection criteria and the objectives of the Urban Parks and Open Space Grant program. The King County Executive will also transmit an ordinance to approve grant funding allocations for each project.

5. King County Parks will administer the contracts for approved projects. Any town or city receiving grant funding will be required to notify the King County Council of any major milestones such as groundbreaking or ribbon cutting 30 days prior to the event.

6. King County Parks will provide an annual report on the status of the Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Program. Information on the number of proposals received, projects funded in that year and a summary of completion of past projects shall be included in the report.

Program Staffing The Parks and Recreation Division shall be responsible for administering and staffing the program, utilizing a percentage of program funds to pay for this administration. Percentage of funding for program administration shall be consistent with other grant programs managed by County agencies.

Administration shall include development of the process, application materials, announcements, review process, contract development and administration, project tracking, financial accounting, project reporting, and audit function.


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Attachment B

Targeted Equity Grant Program Implementation Guidelines for Project Criteria, Eligibility, Project

Selection Process and Administration of Grants December 2, 2019

Background

Historically, many communities in King County have experienced inequitable and limited regional investments in parks, open space, trails, and recreation. To address these inequities, there was an allocation of up to $10 million from the six-year voter approved King County parks, recreation, trails and open space levy to be allocated for the Targeted Equity Grant Program. The Targeted Equity Grant Program provides funding to achieve equitable opportunities and access to parks and recreation in unincorporated King County and King County towns and cities for underserved areas and populations, including people with disabilities.

Funding shall be available for applications that increase access and use of parks, open spaces, and programs for recreational facilities in underserved areas. Targeted Equity Grant funds are intended to reach areas and individuals with the greatest need for access and recreation in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas.

Eligibility to Apply for Targeted Equity Grant Funding

The following entities are eligible to be recipients of the Targeted Equity Grant funding:

• Tribal organizations serving residents of King County • Non-profit organizations • Small or emerging community organizations without a 501(c)(3) status, through a

partnership with a fiscal agent • King County, cities, and towns

Eligible Projects

1. Capacity building to include community outreach and planning around new or improved access to local parks and open spaces

2. Land acquisition located specifically within an Opportunity Area or that serves a community of need based on established determinants of equity and consistent with KCC 26.12.003E

3. Capital projects or programs that address unmet needs in underserved areas 4. Projects that provide additional access to disabled individuals


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1. There will be a two-pronged approach to the Targeted Equity Grant Program. In addition to an open rolling application process for grants less than $15,000, King County Parks and Recreation Division staff will prepare and advertise a request for proposals (RFP) and receive applications on an annual basis.

2. An Advisory Committee that provides guidance and direction to the Targeted Equity Grant Program will review, rank, and recommend projects for funding for all applications received through the RFP process.

3. The committee will be staffed by King County Parks and be composed of 15 people appointed by the King County Executive based on a committee composition approved by the King County Council.

4. The King County Executive will seek input from King County Councilmembers on advisory committee recommendations and provide notification to the King County Council 30 days prior to appointment.

5. The King County Executive will appoint committee members who reflect the diverse needs and populations within King County. The following composition shall make up the Targeted Equity Grant Advisory Committee:

• City representatives – up to five members of the committee shall geographically represent cities or park districts in King County.

• Open Space Equity Cabinet representatives – up to five members shall represent the Open Space Equity Cabinet.

• Non-profit and community-based organizations – up to five members shall represent organizations with a strong history of community involvement and/or championing public access to parks and recreation programs for underserved areas of King County.

6. The Committee will make its recommendation to the Department of Natural Resources

and Parks based upon the eligibility criteria and the strength of the application.

A. Project proposals should be explicit regarding benefits to public access and recreation for identified underserved areas of King County. Examples of project benefits include:

i. Acquisition of open space in a targeted equity area ii. Providing recreational facilities specifically to serve disabled individuals

iii. A community driven planning action which results in either the recommendation or implementation of new recreational facilities to increase park and open space access for underserved individuals and/or communities


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iv. Development or renovation of recreational facilities that will result in increased access and use by an underserved community

v. Implementation of culturally appropriate recreational programs that provide new or increased opportunities for expanded use of park and recreation facilities or open spaces by underserved individuals and/or communities

vi. Actions that build community awareness, engagement, and organizing to increase access and utilization of new or improved local parks and open spaces by underserved communities, and ensure park and open space infrastructure investments are made based on community input

B. Additional criteria for consideration shall include: i. Community involvement, i.e. strength and diversity of partnerships and

community stewardship; how communities are engaged in outcomes. ii. Furthering established countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice,

Strategic Climate Action Plan, improving water quality and increasing habitat, for example through green stormwater infrastructure, Land Conservation Initiative, implementation of the recommendations in the State of Play Report.

C. Implementation Strength

i. How their project plans increase access to parks and recreation facilities or programs

ii. Ability to leverage other partners such as community groups and non-profits

iii. Certainty of success in delivery iv. Cost effectiveness of the proposal v. Identification of continued stewardship plan

vi. How successful implementation will be measured over time Upon formation, the Advisory Committee will work closely with Parks and Recreation Division staff to further develop and refine the application, review and recommendations process to ensure a streamlined process is in place for ease of use by applicants, committee and program administrators.

7. The Executive will transmit to the King County Council a recommended list of grant

awardees, including a summary description of how each project meets the selection criteria and the objectives of the Targeted Equity Grant Program. The Executive will also transmit an ordinance to approve grant funding allocations for each project.


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8. King County Parks will administer the contracts for approved projects. Any town or city receiving grant funding will be required to notify the King County Council of any major milestone such as groundbreaking or ribbon cutting 30 days prior to the event.

9. King County Parks will provide an annual report to the King County Council on the status of the Targeted Equity Grant Program. Information on the number of proposals received, projects funded in that year, and a summary of completion of past projects shall be included in the report.

Program Staffing

The Parks Division shall be responsible for administering and staffing the program, utilizing a percentage of program funds to pay for this administration. The percentage of funding for program administration shall be consistent with other grant programs managed by County agencies.



Attachment C

Aquatics Facility Grant Program Implementation Guidelines for Project Criteria, Eligibility, Project

Selection Process, and Administration of Grants December 2, 2019

Background

In 2019, as part of the King County parks, recreation, trails and open space levy, voters approved up to $44 million in Parks Levy funding to create the Aquatics Facility Grant Program to provide funding for a broad range of improvements to public aquatics facilities located in King County. These projects include feasibility studies, design, permitting, and construction of new or improvement of existing capital facilities. The opportunity to learn how to swim as well as providing continued access for recreational swimmers is a regional priority.

For more than 50 years, King County communities have built public pools and aquatic centers to improve access for residents to recreation, competition and education opportunities. The majority of aquatic facilities owned by public entities in King County were constructed in the 1970s and their useful life has been extended through constant update and repair. Ensuring that the public has continued access to these facilities as well as the ability to access funds for assistance in constructing new aquatic centers is a priority of King County. This grant program is intended to assist communities as our region grows and existing facilities become obsolete or reach capacity.

All grant applicants for this program must ensure that public access is allowed.

Eligibility to Apply for Aquatics Facility Grant Funding

The following entities are eligible to be recipients of the Aquatics Facility Grant funding:

• King County cities, and towns • Metropolitan Park Districts geographically located in King County • School Districts • Other public entities that own public aquatic facilities


1. Parks staff will prepare and advertise a request for proposals and receive applications on a biennial basis.

2. An Advisory Committee that provides guidance and direction to both the Aquatics Facility Grant Program as well as the Urban Parks and Open Space Grant, will review, rank, and recommend projects for funding.


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a. The committee will be staffed by King County Parks. b. The committee will be composed of up to 15 people appointed by the King County

Executive based on a committee composition approved by the King County Council. c. The King County Executive will seek input from the King County Council on

advisory committee recommendations and provide notification to the King County Council 30 days prior to appointment.


The following composition shall make up the Aquatics Facility and Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Advisory Committee:

• City representatives – up to seven members of the committee shall represent cities or park districts in King County. Geographical equity will be prioritized.

• School districts – up to four members shall represent school districts actively engaged in aquatics and/or implementation of the recommendations in the State of Play Report.

• Non-profit organizations – up to four members shall represent organizations with a strong history of championing public access to recreation to include active, passive, and aquatics recreation in King County.

3. The Committee will make its recommendation to the Department of Natural Resources

and Parks based upon the eligibility and selection criteria as well as the strength of the applicants to demonstrate:

a. How the application meets the goals outlined by the King County Council such as:

i. Addressing an unmet need for aquatics recreation and water safety ii. Availability for public use

iii. Creating new or expanded programming opportunities iv. Preserving, protecting, or enhancing the structural integrity of an existing

facility b. Additional criteria for consideration shall include:

i. Furthering established countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice, Strategic Climate Action Plan, improving water quality and increasing habitat, for example through green stormwater infrastructure, implementation of the recommendations in the Project Play Report

ii. Partnership: the project is supported through partnership and will be measured on community benefits, as well as strength and diversity of partnership

iii. Project has been identified in an adopted plan iv. Project is located in an underserved area or provides recreational access or

benefit where none currently exists c. Implementation Strength

i. Projects must demonstrate certainty in success of delivery


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Upon formation, the Advisory Committee will work closely with Parks and Recreation Division staff to further develop and refine the application, review, and recommendation process to ensure a streamlined process is in place for ease of use by the applicant, committee and program administrator.

4. The King County Executive will transmit to the King County Council a recommended list of grant awardees, including a summary description of how each project meets the selection criteria and the objectives of the Aquatics Facility Grant Program. The Executive will also transmit an ordinance to approve grant funding allocations for each project.


6. King County Parks will provide an annual report on the status of the Aquatics Facility Grant Program. Information on the number of proposals received, projects funded in that year, and a summary of completion of past projects shall be included in the report.

Program Staffing

The Parks and Recreation Division shall be responsible for administering and staffing the program, utilizing a percentage of program funds to pay for this administration. The percentage of funding for program administration shall be consistent with other grant programs managed by County agencies.



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Attachment D

Open Space-River Corridors Grant Program

Implementation Guidelines for Project Criteria, Eligibility, Selection Process and Administration of Grants

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December 2, 2019

Background

In 2019, as part of the King County parks, recreation, trails and open space levy, voters approved up to $22 million in Parks Levy funding to create the Open Space-River Corridors Grant Program to provide funding for flood risk reduction, habitat restoration, open space, and recreation in river corridors. The purpose of this program is to incentivize projects that integrate multiple attributes of projects inside river corridors such as flood control, habitat, passive recreation, and trails. The funds from this program will be used to protect and enhance those critical lands adjacent to rivers.

By providing funding to local and tribal governments, non-profits, as well as management districts, King County seeks to deliver projects that help to restore the natural functions of rivers and the benefits they provide to our natural environment and communities.

Open Space-River Corridor grants may be used for the acquisition, improvement, or protection of riparian lands for public purposes. They also may be used to provide or improve public access to the waterbody.

Eligibility to apply for Open Space – River Corridor Grant Funding

The following entities are eligible to be recipients of the Open Space- River Corridor Grant funding:

• King County, towns, and cities • Tribes or tribal organizations serving residents of King County • Port districts • Flood control districts • Diking and drainage districts • Conservation districts • Non-profit organizations • Salmon recovery forums



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1. Parks staff will prepare and advertise a request for proposal and receive applications on a biennial basis.

2. The Advisory Committee will review, rank, and recommend projects for funding. a. The committee will be staffed by King County Parks. b. The committee will be composed of up of 15 people appointed by the King County

Executive based on a committee composition approved by the King County Council. c. The King County Executive will seek input from King County Councilmembers on

advisory committee recommendations and will provide notification to the King County Council 30 days prior to appointment.


The following composition shall make up the Open Space – River Corridors Grant Advisory Committee:

• City representatives – up to five members of the committee shall represent cities in King County. Geographic equity will be prioritized.

• Tribal organizations – up to two members shall represent tribal organizations within King County.

• Non-profit organizations – up to three members shall represent environmental non-profits with a strong knowledge and experience with floodplains by design.

• Up to five members shall be selected from the following groups: community organizations, districts (park, flood, conservation, diking), and salmon recovery forums.

3. The committee will make its recommendation to the Department of Natural Resources

and Parks based upon the eligibility and selection criteria as well as the strength of the applicants to demonstrate:

a. How the application meets the goals of a multi-benefit project outlined by the King County Council, including:

i. Provides passive recreational benefit to the public ii. Improves or restores critical riparian habitat

iii. Integrates recreation, access, and/or habitat benefits with flood protection b. Additional criteria for consideration shall include:

i. Furthering established countywide priorities: Equity and Social Justice, Strategic Climate Action Plan, improving water quality and increasing habitat, for example through green stormwater infrastructure, Land Conservation Initiative, implementation of the recommendations in the State of Play Report

ii. Partnership: project is supported through partnership and will be measured by the proposed strength and diversity of partnership as well as community benefits

iii. Project has been identified in an adopted plan c. Implementation strength

i. Projects must demonstrate certainty in success of delivery


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Upon formation, the Advisory Committee will work closely with Parks and Recreation Division staff to further develop and refine the application, review, and recommendation process to ensure a streamlined process is in place for ease of use by the applicant, committee and program administrators.

4. The King County Executive will transmit to the King County Council a recommended list of grant awardees, including a summary description of how each project meets the selection criteria and objectives of the Open Space – River Corridors Grant Program. The Executive will also transmit an ordinance to approve grant funding allocations for each project.


6. King County Parks will provide an annual report on the status of the Open Space – River Corridors Grant Program. Information on the number of proposals received, projects funded in that year and a summary of completion of past projects shall be included in the report.

Program Staffing

The Parks and Recreation Division shall be responsible for administering and staffing the program, utilizing a percentage of program funds to pay for this administration. The percentage of funding for program administration shall be consistent with other grant programs managed by County agencies.



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ATTACHMENT 2

January 30, 2020 The Claudia Balducci Chair, King County Council Room 1200 C O U R T H O U S E Dear Councilmember Dembowski: This letter transmits a proposed ordinance that would establish the process and guidelines by which cities, tribes, park districts, non-profits and other eligible entities seek and are awarded funding from the following competitive grant programs, which were included in the King County Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Levy: the Targeted Equity Grant Program, the Open Space – River Corridor Grant Program, the Aquatics Center Grant Program, and the Urban Capital and Open Space Grant Program (the “Parks Levy Grant Programs”), and establish advisory committees to review and make recommendations for grant awards under these programs. This ordinance is responsive to Ordinance 18890, which placed the King County Parks Levy proposition on the ballot, and Motion 15378. By passing this ordinance, the King County Council would ensure that roughly $100 million in grant funding will go to improving the quality of life and environment of all residents in King County. Specifically, this ordinance will do the following:

• Implement an advisory committee for each grant to include identification of the number of members as well as stakeholder composition

• Establish key criteria which will guide the grant application process for potential applicants

• Establish a process by which project awardees notify both the King County Council and the Parks and Recreation Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) about key project milestones

• Establish the process and timeline for each grant program from application to contract execution

The legislation furthers the goals of key County plans and initiatives as follows:


The Honorable Claudia Balducci January 30, 2020 Page

• The legislation furthers the goals of the King County Strategic Plan by striving to reduce disparities and improve overall health and personal well-being to create thriving communities.

• The legislation furthers the King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative goals by establishing additional consideration for all projects and programs located in opportunity and underserved areas of King County.

• The legislation furthers the Strategic Climate Action Plan goals by encouraging land conservation and preservation to help offset the impacts of harmful emissions, and green building design and construction.

• The legislation implements the Rural Economic Strategies Plan (RES) and has the

following impacts on unincorporated area residents: in particular the Open Space – River Corridor Grant Program projects will provide multi-benefit projects in the rural area that result in flood risk reduction and habitat enhancement and restoration as well as passive recreation opportunities.

In developing the legislation, DNRP engaged cities, park districts, tribes, environmental non-profits and historically underserved community groups. Feedback from these stakeholders has helped to shape the program guidelines provided as part of this legislation. The Open Space Equity Cabinet and Sound Cities Association have indicated that they support the legislation. Thank you for your consideration of this ordinance. This important legislation will result in King County residents seeing new parks, open spaces and trails as well as new and renovated recreational facilities. Community planning around parks and recreation and new programs will also result from this legislation. If your staff have any questions, please feel free to contact Warren Jimenez, Division Director of the Parks and Recreation Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, at 206-477-4525. Sincerely, Dow Constantine King County Executive Enclosure cc: King County Councilmembers ATTN: Carolyn Busch, Chief of Staff Melani Pedroza, Clerk of the Council


The Honorable Claudia Balducci January 30, 2020 Page Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget Christie True, Director, Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Warren Jimenez, Division Director, Parks and Recreation Division, DNRP


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2019/2020 FISCAL NOTE

Ordinance/Motion: 2020-XXXXTitle: King County Parks Levy Grant Implementation OrdinanceAffected Agency and/or Agencies: Parks and Recreation Division, Department of Natural Resources and ParksNote Prepared By: Jennifer Lehman, Business Finance OfficerDate Prepared: November 15, 2019Note Reviewed By: Elka Peterson Horner, Office of Performance, Strategy and BudgetDate Reviewed: January 28, 2020

Description of request:

Revenue to:

Agency Fund Code Revenue Source 2019/2020 2021/2022 2023/2024 2025/2026

TOTAL 0 0 0 0

Expenditures from:Agency Fund Code Department 2019/2020 2021/2022 2023/2024 2025/2026Parks and Recreation (Capital) 3581 DNRP 7,945,500 31,831,000 31,831,000 16,697,000Parks and Recreation (Operating) 1451 DNRP 1,500,000 3,000,000 3,400,000 1,800,000

TOTAL 9,445,500 34,831,000 35,231,000 18,497,000

Expenditures by Categories 2019/2020 2021/2022 2023/2024 2025/2026

Aquatic Centers Grant Program 3,425,000 15,656,000 15,656,000 7,960,000Open Space and River Corridors Grant Program 1,712,500 7,575,000 7,575,000 4,495,000Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Program 2,808,000 8,600,000 8,600,000 4,242,000Targeted Equity Grant Program 1,500,000 3,000,000 3,400,000 1,800,000TOTAL 9,445,500 34,831,000 35,231,000 18,497,000Does this legislation require a budget supplemental? No

5. Amounts listed above in the 2019/2020 biennium were appropriated through Adopted Ordinance 18993.

4. Funding for Aquatic Centers Grant Program contains up to $8 million for the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (also receiving a ~3% reduction). The amounts are budgeted separately within the Parks Capital Fund.

Notes and Assumptions:

This legislation authorizes the implementation of four grant programs included in the voter approved 2020-2025 King County Parks Levy. The ordinance outlines the program guidelines and advisory committee appointment process and role for the following programs: Urban Parks and Open Space Grant Program, Targeted Equity Grant Program, Aquatic Centers Grant Program, Open Space and River Corridors Grant Program.

1. Fiscal notes typically show two bienniums beyond the current biennium. However, the final year of the 2020-2025 Parks Levy is contained in a third biennium (2025-2026). As a result, the fiscal note is amended to include it.2. Due to a 3% net reduction in forecasted property tax revenue for the 2020-2025 Parks Levy in the August 2019 Office of Economic and Financial Analysis (OEFA) forecast, the fiscal note reflects approximately 3% reduction in each grant program.3. Consistent with Ordinance 18890 4.E.5, a portion of the above proceeds shall be retained by the county to be used for expenditures related to administration of the distribution of levy proceeds.

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