File #: 2002-0579    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 12/2/2002 In control: Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee
On agenda: 12/16/2002 Final action: 12/16/2002
Enactment date: 12/17/2002 Enactment #: 14553
Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Auburn for transfer to the city of Lea Hill and Auburndale Two parks; and declaring an emergency.
Sponsors: Carolyn Edmonds
Indexes: Auburn, City of, Interlocal Agreement, Parks and Recreation
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 14553.pdf, 2. 2002-0579 Fiscal Note - Auburndale Two.xls, 3. 2002-0579 Fiscal Note Lea Hill.xls, 4. 2002-0579 Hearing Notice.doc, 5. 2002-0579 News Release.doc, 6. 2002-0579 Revised Staff Report Parks Transfers.doc, 7. 2002-0579 Staff Report Parks Transfers.doc, 8. 2002-0579 Transmittal Letter.doc, 9. A. Intergovernmental Land Transfer Agreement between King County and the City of Auburn
Staff: Reed, Mike
Drafter
Clerk 11/26/2002
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Auburn for transfer to the city of Lea Hill and Auburndale Two parks; and declaring an emergency.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Findings:
A. King County is facing a multi-year fiscal crisis that is forcing major cuts in all non-mandated government services funded by the current expense fund and as a result does not have a sufficient, stable source of revenue to continue to operate and maintain Lea Hill and Auburndale Two parks.
B. Due to its fiscal crisis, King County desires to divest itself of ownership, management, and financial responsibility for parks, open space, recreational facilities and programs inside and near city boundaries.
C. King County and the city of Auburn (city) have agreed to terms of an interlocal agreement for the transfer of Lea Hill and Auburndale Two parks.
D. To avoid any service disruption at the parks, the county and the city strongly desire to complete the transfer by the end of the year. To do so, this ordinance must be adopted on an emergency basis.
E. The recitals in the agreement set forth relevant facts supporting and explaining the terms of the transfers.
F. King County and the city have agreed that the transfers will take place within thirty days following execution of the interlocal agreement by both parties.
G. Transfer of Lea Hill and Auburndale Two parks under the terms and conditions of the attached agreement will serve an important county purpose by ensuring that the parks will remain open and available to all county residents.
H. Because the county does not have sufficient funds to continue to operate and maintain Lea Hill park and Auburndale Two park, these parks are surplus to the county's needs.
SECTION 2. The King County executive is hereby authorized to enter into an interlocal agreement, substan...

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