File #: 2002-0581    Version: 1
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 #: 14548
Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between King County and the city of Maple Valley for transfer to the city of Lake Wilderness park and conference center; and declaring an emergency.
Sponsors: Carolyn Edmonds, David W. Irons
Indexes: Interlocal Agreement, Lake Wilderness, Maple Valley, City of, Parks and Recreation
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 14548.pdf, 2. 2002-0581 Fiscal Note.xls, 3. 2002-0581 Hearing Notice.doc, 4. 2002-0581 News Release.doc, 5. 2002-0581 Staff Report Lake Wilderness Transfer.doc, 6. 2002-0581 Transmittal Letter.doc, 7. A. Intergovernmental Land Transfer Agreement between King County and the City of Maple Valley
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 Maple Valley for transfer to the city of Lake Wilderness park and conference center; 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 multiyear 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 Lake Wilderness park and conference center.
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 Maple Valley (city) have agreed to terms of an interlocal agreement for the transfer of Lake Wilderness park and conference center.
D. To avoid any service disruption at the park, 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 transfer.
F. The equipment and supplies being conveyed along with the park are integral to the continued operation and maintenance of the park and are surplus to the county's needs.
G. King County and the city have agreed that the transfer will take place within thirty days following execution of the interlocal agreement by both parties.
H. Transfer of Lake Wilderness park and conference center under the terms and conditions of the attached agreement will serve an important county purpose by ensuring that the park will remain open and available to all county residents.
SECTION 2. The King County executive is hereby authorized to enter int...

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