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AN ORDINANCE relating to green building and sustainable development practices; modifying performance, budgeting and reporting requirements for capital projects and leases and modifying the roles and responsibilities of King County departments in implementing the green building program; amending Ordinance 12045, Section 17, as amended, and K.C.C. 4.56.180, Ordinance 17929, Section 20, as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.100.070, Ordinance 620, Section 4 (part), as amended, and K.C.C. 4A.100.100, Ordinance 16147, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.010 and Ordinance 17166, Section 2, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.50.010, adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 18.17 and repealing Ordinance 16147, Section 3, as amended, and K.C.C. 18.17.020.
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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 King County-adopted plans and laws, 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 public health.
B. King County has shown leadership in establishing climate, equity and preparedness goals through the completion of its 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan. The plan sets commitments that advance King County's leadership in equitable climate solutions, create opportunities for all residents, reduce climate risks and protect the natural environment for everyone who lives here today and for those who follow us. The built environment plays a significant role in greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Green building has made significant contributions to reducing energy and the consumption of materials, both of which ar...
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