TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Jeff Churchill |
Long Range Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Caroline Chapman |
Parks Planning Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Odra Cárdenas |
Planner |
TITLE:
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Annexation of Parcel 272605-9145 for the Redmond Central Connector Phase III
a. Ordinance No. 3128: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Annexing a 2.24-Acre Parcel in Unincorporated King County Pursuant to RCW 35A.14.300, Annexation for Municipal Purposes, Applying Zoning, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date.
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council annex parcel 272605-9145 as described in Attachment A. The City owns this parcel and would pursue annexation under the Annexation for Municipal Purposes (RCW 35A.14.300) process, which requires a majority vote from Council to annex. The parcel will be used for the Redmond Central Connector Phase III.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
City of Redmond Comprehensive Plan, Annexation and Regional Planning Element
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
This is the only parcel along the 3.9-mile Redmond Central Connector (RCC) trail corridor that is in unincorporated King County. The parcel is within the urban growth area and adjacent to Redmond city limits. Annexing the parcel will allow the Parks and Recreation Department to obtain RCC Phase III construction permits from the City. King County staff support the annexation of this parcel using the Annexation for Municipal Purposes method.
OUTCOMES:
Annexation of the parcel will simplify the permitting for and ongoing maintenance of the RCC Phase III. This PSE project has obtained permits from both King County and the City of Redmond to complete work. This annexation will result in the entirety of the RCC being within City limits and the City’s permitting jurisdiction. Once completed, the RCC will connect to the 41-mile Eastrail and be a multimodal connection used by an estimated 250,000 annual users.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Staff time to process the annexation is budgeted in the Community and Economic Development offer, which has a total value of $4,616,401.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000040
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/28/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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7/25/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
RCC3 permitting and development will begin in Q3 2023; annexation must be completed before the City can issue permits for RCC construction. Timely issuance of construction permits is essential so that the City can obligate $2.1 million in grant funds by June 1, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If Council chooses not to proceed with this annexation, the Parks and Recreation Department will need to apply for permits from King County for construction and any future activity requiring permits. Delay in obtaining construction permits could impact timely obligation of grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Annexation Ordinance