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Clerk 03/09/2016

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A MOTION adopting the 2016 work plan for the transportation, economy and environment committee.

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                     WHEREAS, the responsibilities of the transportation, economy and environment committee for 2016 are detailed in Motion 14502 unless a new motion is passed, and

                     WHEREAS, Motion 14502 charges the transportation, economy and environment committee with considering and making policy recommendations relating to:

                     1.  Growth management, including land use development and regulation, comprehensive planning, including implementation of its affordable housing elements, economic development, including pay equity and income disparity, and annexations;

                     2.  The environment, including:  salmon recovery; resource lands; energy; surface water management and water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste; unincorporated and rural areas, including agriculture and rural services; and parks, recreation and cultural resources; and

                     3.  Transportation, including roads, passenger ferries and public transportation, and. 

                     WHEREAS, the committee shall also consider the implementation of appropriate labor agreements, and

                     WHEREAS, in the areas within the committee's purview, the committee shall track state and federal legislative action and develop recommendations on policy direction for the biennial budget, and

                     WHEREAS, the committee has developed a work plan for 2016 to facilitate its review and development of policy options and recommendations on these and other issues, and

                     WHEREAS, the committee seeks full council support for its work plan;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:

                     The transportation, economy and environment committee's 2016 work plan, Attachment A to this motion, is hereby adopted.