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File #: CM 25-338   
Type: Committee Memo Status: Referred
File created: 5/27/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/17/2025 Final action:
Title: Authorizing Application for Countywide Center Certifications
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Resolution Authorizing Application for Countywide Centers, 3. Attachment B: Redmond 2050 Countywide Centers
TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107

DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Lauren Alpert
Senior Planner
Planning and Community Development
Beckye Frey
Principal Planner
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director


TITLE:
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Authorizing Application for Countywide Center Certifications


OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the application for a Countywide Growth Center in Marymoor Village and a Countywide Manufacturing/Industrial Center in Southeast Redmond to implement the Redmond 2050 Comprehensive Plan. King County certifies these centers as places that play important roles in accommodating planned growth and supports funding be directed to these areas. City Council authorization is required by King County as part of the certification process.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached


REQUESTED ACTION:

? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve


REQUEST RATIONALE:

* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond 2050 establishes the countywide Southeast Redmond Manufacturing and Industrial Center (SE-MIC) and a countywide Growth Center in Marymoor Village.

* Required:
King County requires City Council authorization in its centers designation framework.

* Council Request:
N/A

* Other Key Facts: N/A
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OUTCOMES:
This resolution authorizes submittal of applications for certification. After adoption of the resolution, staff will submit application materials for review by King County.


COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

* Timeline (previous or planned):
Outreach was a part of Redmond 2050.

* Outreach Methods and Results:
Redmond 2050 outreach methods have included:
* Redmond 205...

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