File #: 2016-0288    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 6/20/2016 In control: Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee
On agenda: Final action: 8/15/2016
Enactment date: Enactment #: 14702
Title: A MOTION authorizing the King County executive to accept a donation of three hundred ninety-two thousand dollars from Forterra to aid King County in acquiring land for conservation and passive recreation purposes.
Sponsors: Rod Dembowski, Reagan Dunn, Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Indexes: Donations, Parks and Recreation
Attachments: 1. Motion 14702.pdf, 2. 2016-0288 legislative review form.pdf, 3. 2016-0288 transmittal letter.docx, 4. 2016-0288_SR_ForterraDonation=07-19-16.docx
Staff: Bourguignon, Mary

Drafter

Clerk 06/08/2016

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A MOTION authorizing the King County executive to accept a donation of three hundred ninety-two thousand dollars from Forterra to aid King County in acquiring land for conservation and passive recreation purposes.

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                     WHEREAS, gifts that conserve forested land and open space and provide new opportunities for passive recreation are tangible ways of making a difference now and for future generations of King County citizens, and

                     WHEREAS, under K.C.C. 7.08.070, the King County parks and recreation division has the authority to solicit gifts from individuals, foundations, not-for-profit organizations, and corporate sources, and

                     WHEREAS, under K.C.C. 2.80.060, any and all gifts for parks and recreation purposes that exceed fifty thousand dollars require acceptance on behalf of King County by the King County council by motion, and

                     WHEREAS, Forterra is pleased to support the King County parks and recreation division by donating the generous gift from an anonymous donor, and

                     WHEREAS, this generous gift will support King County parks and recreation division’s acquisition of properties in south King County, and

                     WHREAS, the parks and recreation division business plan emphasizes generation of entrepreneurial revenues, including pursuing gifts, bequests and donations, and

                     WHEREAS, the parks and recreation division's 2015 and 2016 capital improvement biennial budget authorizes the expenditure of these funds for acquisition purposes under Ordinance 18239, Section 41, and

                     WHEREAS, gifts in support of parks and recreation facilities and programs are to be credited to the parks trust and contribution fund before being transferred to the parks capital fund to support the King County parks and recreation division, and its land conservation activities;

                     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:

                     The King County executive is authorized to accept a donation of three hundred ninety-two thousand dollars from Forterra for the support of King County's land

acquisition and conservation program.  Actions not inconsistent with this motion taken before the date of adoption are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.