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AN ORDINANCE requiring the use of green building and sustainable development practices in all capital projects that the county plans, designs, constructs, remodels, renovates, and operates or to which the county lends or grants funds enabling construction or executes long-term leases or other legal financial instruments causing the construction of capital projects, as long as certain financial requirements are met; and adding new sections to K.C.C. chapter 2.95.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Findings:
A. Green building and sustainable development practices support the broad goals of King County, including, but not limited to, growth management, economic development, historic preservation, fiscal responsibility, environmental protection, access to public transportation, social equity, stewardship of resource lands, climate change initiatives, efficient energy and other natural resource uses, preserving fish and wildlife habitat, reducing and creating resources from wastes and protecting and improving citizen health.
B. King County has shown leadership in establishing climate protection goals and energy conservation goals through the completion of its climate and energy plans. The built environment plays a significant role in greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
C. The incorporation of green and sustainable practices into the design, construction and operation of capital improvement projects can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce pollution, reduce the use of natural resources, reduce energy and other operating costs, enhance asset value, optimize performance, promote cultural sustainability by preserving historic resources and create healthier and more appealing environments for the visiting public and for King County employees.
D. Ordinance 15118, adopted in February 2005, established a green building policy for all King County buildings, renovations and remodel projects. It requires that...

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