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AN ORDINANCE relating to the annexation of approximately 0.49 acres of land into the Covington Water District, known as the Schneider Annexation, for the purpose of water service.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

1.  A notice of intention proposing the annexation of approximately 0.49 acres of land into the Covington Water District, known as the Schneider Annexation, for the purpose of providing water service was filed with the county council on April 23, 2024.

2.  Covington Water District has approved the proposed transfer in Resolution No. 4665, passed on February 27, 2024.

3.  Covington Water District issued a determination of nonsignificance on the proposed annexation dated January 26, 2024.

4.  The utilities technical review committee reviewed the Covington Water District comprehensive plan, and found that plan met the criteria for approval.  The county approved the most recent plan for the Covington Water District in 2016, as part of Ordinance 18435.

5.  The county council held the legally required public hearing and has considered the criteria in RCW 57.02.040.

                     BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:

                     SECTION 1.  The annexation of approximately 0.49 acres of land into the Covington Water District for the purpose of providing water service described in Attachment A to this ordinance is approved.  Approval of this proposed annexation is consistent with RCW 57.02.040.

                     SECTION 2.  Covington Water District is the appropriate entity to serve the area proposed to be annexed.

                     SECTION 3.  Completion of this annexation does not constitute

county approval or disapproval of any other permits, certifications, or actions necessary to provide service to this annexation area.