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Clerk 07/24/2025
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AN ORDINANCE approving the grant funding allocation for projects funded through the 2020-2025 parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy grant program in accordance with Ordinance 18890, Motion 15378, Ordinance 19166, and the 2025 Annual Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 19861, Section 95.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
1. Ordinance 18890, which took effect May 13, 2019, called for a special election to authorize the King County parks, recreation trails, and open space levy. On August 6, 2019, King County voters approved the levy, which included funding for various grant programs, including parks capital and open space and aquatics facilities.
2. Ordinance 19166 established grant award criteria and the process for the King County parks, recreation, trails, and open space levy grant programs, as well as the proposed composition of advisory committees in accordance with Ordinance 18890, Section 6, Motion 15378, Section F.1., and Attachments A, B, D, and E to Motion 15378.
3. The parks capital and open space grant program under Attachment A to Ordinance 19166 will provide funding for a range of land improvements, including land acquisition, park and open space development, habitat conservation, community gardens, and construction of passive and active recreation facilities. The goal of the program is to acquire lands that might be lost to future development pressures and to construct new and improved facilities to address rapid growth in urban areas.
4. The targeted equity grant program under Attachment B to Ordinance 19166 will provide levy proceeds for a range of projects, including capacity building, such as community outreach and planning; land acquisition in opportunity areas or areas that serve a community of need; capital projects or programs in underserved areas; and projects providing access to parks, open spaces, or recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. The goal of the program is to increase access and use ...

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