Drafter
Clerk 08/24/2017
Title
AN ORDINANCE relating to the condemnation of certain property required for expansion of the south transit base, located in King County council district eight, and authorizing the condemnation of the property.
Body
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Findings:
A. In November 2016, Ordinance 18409 provided funding for certain capital projects to support the comprehensive system of transportation services operated and maintained by the transit division of the department of transportation in furtherance of its duties under K.C.C. 2.16.140.C.
B. One of the capital projects funded in Attachment A to Ordinance 18409 is the expansion of the existing south metro transit base under capital improvement project number 1129642 ("the South Base Expansion").
C. The south base expansion furthers King County's long-range transit service and capital plan, entitled METRO CONNECTS, adopted in Ordinance 18449. The project will be constructed in the city of Tukwila.
D. In order to construct, operate, and maintain the South Base Expansion, it is necessary for King County to condemn and damage certain lands, property rights and rights in property. The acquisition of such lands, property rights and rights in property is for a public purpose.
E. The property to be condemned for the construction of the South Base Expansion is zoned MIC/L which allows for approved commercial, industrial and manufacturing uses, as well as automotive services, heavy equipment repair and salvage, truck terminals, warehouse storage, and other uses.
F. The transit division of the department of transportation has initiated discussions with the property owner for the voluntary acquisition of the property necessary for the south base expansion. If the property owner and the transit division cannot reach an agreement on voluntary acquisition of the property, condemnation proceedings will be necessary so King County can obtain the property neede...
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