HomeMy WebLinkAbout5370 RESOLUTION NO. 5 3 7 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING
SUPPORT FOR ENROLLMENT OF PARCELS
3421059044 AND 3421059061 INTO THE KING
COUNTY PUBLIC RATING SYSTEM
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WHEREAS; RCW 84.34 authorizes counties in Washington State to
establish a Public Benefit Rating System (PB.RS) that enables property owners to
be awarded with property tax reductions when they are able to demonstrate
adherence to adopted King County criteria and standards; and
WHEREAS, William and Sharon Massena are the owners of record of
parcels 3421059044 and 3421059061 where they ac#ively utilize a portion of their
land for raising sheep; and
WHEREAS, the Massena's two properties have a combined size of 10.08
acres of which 8.35 acres are utilized as part of their agriculfural operation; and
WHEREAS, the Massena's submitted an applica4ion to King County
requesting enrollment in the PBRS program and the County has reviewed anii
recommended approval of enrollment subject to adherence to a number of
conditions, including removal and control of invasive plants, and development of
and adherence to a Farm Management Plan prepared in conjunction with King
Conservation District; and
WHEREAS, RCW 84.34.037 requires that applica4ions for classification of
land in an incorporated area sh.all be acted upon by a granting authority
composed of three members of the county legislative body and three member of
the city legislative body; and
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WHEREAS, the King Counry Department of Natural Resources and Parks
has recommended that the City of Auburn and the Metropolitan King County
Council's Planning, Rural Service and Environment Committee approve
enrollment of the subject parcels into the PB.RS program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. Aaproval of Recommendations. The Aubum City Council
hereby approves and endorses King County File No E17CT021A, which would
enroll King County tax parcels 3421059044 and 3421059061 — consisting of 8.35
acres of land located within the City of Auburn, owned by W'illiam and Sharon
Massena— into the Public Benefd Rating System.
Section 2. Imnlementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as nece.s.sary to notify the King
County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and the Metropolitan King
County Counc"il's Planning, Rural Service and Environment Committee of such
endorsement.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full
force upon passage and signatures.
Dated and Signed this�day of w�--�— , 2018.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANGY B C S, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROYED AS TO FORM:
a 'el B. Me d,Lity Attome
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May 15, 2018
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