TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Cameron Zapata |
Senior Park Planner |
|
Parks |
Lindsey Falkenburg |
Park Planning Manager |
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Finance |
Blake Ruiz |
Senior Financial Analyst |
TITLE:
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Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Contract with King County for the Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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On August 5, 2025, King County voters approved ballot measure Proposition 1 to renew the King County Parks Levy for another six years starting January 1, 2026. These revenues are to maintain and improve parks, trails, and natural areas so they are safe, accessible, well-connected, and protected for all King County residents to enjoy.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023 Park, Arts, Recreation Culture and Conservation (PARCC) Plan, Redmond 2050
• Required:
Council approval is required to accept funds.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
This agreement provides Redmond with a consistent funding source over the next six years to support Parks capital projects, and park system maintenance and operations. Funding will be distributed over the course of each year and is dependent on a number of varying factors such as population estimates, assessed property values and tax collection.
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:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Authorizing the Mayor to sign this agreement will allow the City of Redmond to continue receiving funding from the King County Parks Levy, which it has provided funding from since 2008.
Funding source(s):
King County Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement
Budget/Funding Constraints:
In order to accept the funds, authorization from the Mayor is required.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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2/24/2026 |
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:
Levy proceeds are anticipated to be transferred to recipients with signed agreements in May 2026.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
There would be a loss of funding, requiring Parks capital projects to rely on alternative funding sources, which could push projects further out and delay timelines.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: King County Ordinance 19922
Attachment B: Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement Between King County and City of Redmond