File #: 2002-0323    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/22/2002 In control: Labor, Operations and Technology Committee
On agenda: 9/16/2002 Final action: 9/16/2002
Enactment date: 9/19/2002 Enactment #: 14466
Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a parcel of tax title property to the city of Covington, and a parcel of tax title property to the city of Newcastle, located in council districts 12 and 6, respectively.
Sponsors: David W. Irons, Rob McKenna
Indexes: Covington, City of, Newcastle, City of, Property
Attachments: 1. Ordinance 14466.pdf, 2. 2002-0323 hearing notice.doc, 3. 2002-0323 Revised Staff Report, 4. 2002-0323 Transmittal Letter.doc
Drafter
Clerk 07/17/2002
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of a parcel of tax title property to the city of Covington, and a parcel of tax title property to the city of Newcastle, located in council districts 12 and 6, respectively.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Findings of fact.
A. The subject properties are held in trust by King County as tax title properties and are considered surplus to the needs of King County.
B. King County acquired the subject properties in prior foreclosure sales for delinquent real property taxes.
C. Parcel 1 was offered to the city of Covington for potential park purposes at the time of the city's incorporation.
D. The city of Covington has recently expressed an interest in acquiring the subject property for neighborhood park purposes.
E. The total assessed value of the subject property is $50,000. The city of Covington has agreed to purchase the property for the amount of back taxes plus administrative costs. The total sales price is $2,000.
F. Parcel 2 was acquired by the county in January 2001 and recently offered to the city of Newcastle.
G. The city of Newcastle has expressed an interest in acquiring the subject property for public purposes.
H. The total assessed value of the subject property is $47,000. The city of Newcastle has agreed to purchase the property for the amount of the back taxes plus administrative costs. The total sales price is $1,960.
I. Parcel 1 is restricted by a drainage easement so it is not suitable for affordable housing purposes. Parcel 2 has no sewer available and has a steep topography so it is not suitable for affordable housing purposes.
J. Pursuant to chapter 36.35 RCW, tax title property can be sold for public purposes for no less than the amount of the back taxes.
K. It is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of King County to convey the subject properties to the respective cities for public purpos...

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