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Clerk 12/05/2013
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AN ORDINANCE requiring the use of green building and sustainable development practices in all King County capital projects that meet certain requirements; amending Ordinance 16147, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.010, Ordinance 16147, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.020, Ordinance 16147, Section 4, and K.C.C. 18.17.030 and Ordinance 16147, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.020 and repealing Ordinance 16147, Section 4, Ordinance 17166, Section 7, and Ordinance 17420, Section 74.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Findings:
A. Green building and sustainable development practices support the goals of the King County Strategic Plan, including, but not limited to, growth management, economic development, historic preservation, fiscal responsibility, environmental protection, access to public transportation, social equity, stewardship of resource lands, climate change initiatives, efficient energy and other natural resource uses, preserving fish and wildlife habitat, reducing and creating resources from wastes and protecting and improving citizen health.
B. Green building and sustainable development policies are also included in the King County Comprehensive Plan, which calls for the incorporation of sustainable practices into the design, construction and operation of King County capital improvement projects. Sustainable and green building practices can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollution, reduce the use of natural resources, reduce energy and other operating costs, enhance asset value, optimize performance, promote cultural sustainability by preserving historic resources and create healthier and more appealing environments for the visiting public and for King County employees.
C. King County has shown leadership in establishing climate protection goals and energy conservation goals through the completion of its Strategic Climate Action Plan. The built e...
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