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A RESOLUTION related to the provision of services to the King County transportation district by King County; requesting the county prepare, negotiate, and execute with the district an implementation plan and interlocal agreement for transportation improvement planning and implementation, and stating the intent of the district to reimburse the county fully from available funds for the reasonable cost of services provided to the district.
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BE IT RESOLOVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE KING COUNTY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT:
SECTION 1. Findings:
A. The King County transportation district has approved a resolution imposing a one-tenth of one percent sales and use tax to raise revenue to pay for transportation improvements, authorized by chapter 36.73 RCW, and intended to further the King County transportation district transportation plan, with moneys from the tax to be collected beginning in 2027.
B. The district seeks to ensure that revenues collected through the sales and use tax are used in a manner that improves safety, mobility, and the long-term condition of the county roadway system and that any future revenues collected through future funding measures directed to the needs of the Metro transit department are used in a manner that improves the safety, mobility, and reliability of the public transportation system.
C. Strategic planning and transparent prioritization of county roadway investments and, if applicable, investments in the public transportation system are essential to ensure the effective and accountable use of public moneys.
D. Currently, the district has no employees and no moneys and therefore it is not feasible for the district to undertake the planning and implementation of transportation improvements without external assistance.
E. King County has the authority, experience, and expertise to acquire, construct, operate, improve, provide, maintain, and preserve public transportation facilities, services, programs, and ro...
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