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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 8, 2026, Seattle's Select Committee on the Library Levy unanimously approved Council Bill 121181, recommending it advance to the full City Council. The ordinance would authorize the City to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, requesting approval for regular property tax levies exceeding state limitations for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of passage, with no opposition.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-04-08

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on April 8, 2026, to consider CB 121181, an ordinance authorizing Seattle to submit a proposition to voters on August 4, 2026, for a seven-year property tax levy exceeding state limitations. The levy would fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. All seven committee members present voted in favor of recommending the ordinance pass, with no opposition.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-04-02

    Apr 2, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on April 2, 2026, to hold a public hearing on CB 121181, an ordinance proposing a property tax levy for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. Seven committee members were present, with one excused absence and one late arrival, and Chair Rivera presiding. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. following the public hearing, with the ordinance scheduled for submission to qualified electors in an election on August 4, 2026.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-03-31

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on March 31, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber with seven members present and two excused. The committee discussed Council Bill 121181, an ordinance proposing a regular property tax levy to be submitted to qualified voters on August 4, 2026, to fund Library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, and maintenance, as well as a seismic retrofit of one Library facility, for up to seven years. The committee recessed from 10:29 a.m. to 10:34 a.m. and adjourned at 10:56 a.m. No vote outcome or formal action was recorded in the minutes.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-03-25

    Mar 25, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on March 25, 2026, to discuss CB 121181, an ordinance proposing a regular property tax levy for up to seven years to fund Seattle library operations, collections, technology, programming, and maintenance, with provision for a seismic retrofit of one library facility. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Rivera with seven members present, would submit the proposition to qualified electors at an election scheduled for August 4, 2026. The meeting began at 9:35 a.m. and adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-01-20

    Jan 20, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    Seattle City Council held its meeting on January 20, 2026, with six of nine members present (Juarez, Rivera, and Strauss excused). The Council adopted the January 20, 2026 Introduction & Referral Calendar and passed Council Bill 121154, appropriating funds to pay claims from January 5–9, 2026. During the session, the Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee reported on Council Bill 121022, which would grant HST Lessee West Seattle LLC permission to maintain and operate a pedestrian skybridge over Virginia Street between 5th and 6th Avenues for an initial 15-year term with an option for one successive 15-year renewal. The meeting included public comment from 19 individuals and approved the consent calendar unanimously.

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  • Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee — Minutes 2026-01-15

    Jan 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met on January 15, 2026, with five members present (Chair Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, and Eddie Lin). The committee heard an information item on traffic safety and Vision Zero goals, and unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 121022, granting HST Lessee West Seattle LLC a 15-year permit (renewable for one successive 15-year term) to maintain and operate a pedestrian skybridge over Virginia Street between 5th and 6th Avenues, and CB 121117, vacating an alley in Block 24 of the Denny Triangle neighborhood and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement with GID Development Group and Seattle Parks and Recreation. Both bills passed 5–0 with no opposing votes.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-09-02

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on September 2, 2025, from 10:01 a.m. to 12:06 p.m., with Presiding Officer Councilmember Saka and three other members present and one excused. The committee discussed Resolution 32179 regarding the operation of a Council District Fund/District Project Fund under the 2025 Adopted Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The committee also discussed Council Bill 121058, which amends the 2025 Budget ordinance to rename the Council District Fund CIP project to the District Project Fund CIP project and lift a proviso. Additionally, the committee heard an information item on the SDOT Sidewalk Program covering repair and new construction, and discussed Council Bill 121040 establishing new vehicle type rules for e-cargo bicycle delivery operations, parking, and loading.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-07-23

    Jul 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on July 23, 2025, from 2:03 p.m. to 3:35 p.m., with four members present and one late arrival. The committee discussed three council bills: CB 121005 regarding updates to solid waste storage and zoning requirements in residential, commercial, and industrial zones; CB 121036 authorizing a concession agreement with The Kite Cafe LLC for food and concessions at Golden Gardens Park; and CB 121038 authorizing a five-year agreement with Lost Evenings to operate the Green Lake Pitch & Putt facility. The committee voted 5–0 to recommend passage of CB 121038 by the full City Council.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-06-25

    Jun 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on June 25, 2025, from 2:02 p.m. to 3:35 p.m., with Councilmember Hollingsworth presiding. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120999, which authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a golf course management agreement with Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. for operation of four municipal golf courses—Jackson Park Golf Course, Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park, Interbay Golf Center, and West Seattle Golf Course—with a 4–0 vote in favor (Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera). The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121002, authorizing the General Manager/CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into interlocal agreements for Chinook salmon conservation plans in the Lake Washington, Cedar River, Sammamish Watershed and the Green River, Duwamish River, and Central Puget Sound Watershed, with a 3–0 vote in favor (Hollingsworth, Kettle, Rivera; Nelson absent). CB 121008 regarding the Landscape Conservation and Infrastructure Program Funding Plan for South Lake Union and Downtown was discussed but no recommendation was made.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-06-12

    Jun 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on June 12, 2025, at 2:03 p.m., with Councilmembers Sara Nelson, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth, and Maritza Rivera present and Mark Solomon excused. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend passage of CB 120992, which grants the Downtown Seattle Association permission to install, maintain, and operate interactive media kiosks in public places within the Metropolitan Improvement District and other participating Business Improvement Areas for a 16.5-year term, renewable for one successive 13.5-year term, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the organization. The ordinance suspends and supersedes multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to this permit. The meeting adjourned at 2:54 p.m.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-06-11

    Jun 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on June 11, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 3:24 p.m., with four members present and one late arrival. The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120997, an ordinance approving current use taxation of property at 9666 51st Avenue South under the King County Public Benefit Rating System, with all five voting members in favor and none opposed. The committee discussed CB 120999, which authorizes a golf course management agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. for operation of four municipal golf courses: Jackson Park Golf Course, Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park, Interbay Golf Center, and West Seattle Golf Course. The committee also heard a Seattle Public Utilities report on 2024 audits as an information item.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-05-28

    May 28, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on May 28, 2025, with five members present (Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss) and advanced four items. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120982, authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle School District No. 1 and a development agreement with Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC for joint redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, with a five-year operating and maintenance agreement to be negotiated. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption of Res 32171, authorizing cable franchise contract renewal proceedings with WaveDivision I, LLC under federal law. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120966, revising system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure under Seattle Public Utilities by consolidating provisions into a new chapter of the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 120967, relating to municipal assessment reimbursement area authority, was also considered but the minutes do not provide the Committee's action or vote.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-05-22

    May 22, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on May 22, 2025, with five members present, presided over by Councilmember Sara Nelson. The committee unanimously recommended City Council adoption of Resolution 32170, which grants the Downtown Seattle Association conceptual approval to install and operate interactive media kiosks in public spaces within the Metropolitan Improvement District and participating Business Improvement Areas, with all five members voting in favor. The committee also recommended passage of Council Bill 120978, which amends the Seattle Municipal Code to require elected officials to disclose financial interests or conflicts of interest before participating in legislative matters, though only two members voted in favor and three abstained. An information item regarding a Digital Kiosk Programmatic Term Permit was heard and discussed.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-05-08

    May 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on May 8, 2025, with five members present, chaired by Councilmember Sara Nelson. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of three appointments to the Seattle Film Commission—Lawrence Alexander III, Davis R. Powell, and KD Hall—each for terms ending April 23, 2028, with all five committee members voting in favor of each appointment. The Committee also discussed Resolution 32170 regarding conceptual approval for the Downtown Seattle Association to install and operate interactive media kiosks in public places within the Metropolitan Improvement District and participating Business Improvement Areas, and Council Bill 120978 concerning amendments to the Code of Ethics requiring elected officials to disclose financial interests or conflicts of interest prior to participating in legislative matters.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-04-10

    Apr 10, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on April 10, 2025, at 2:03 p.m., with four members present (Sara Nelson presiding) and one excused absence. The committee voted unanimously 4–0 to recommend passage of CB 120957, an ordinance authorizing a property tax levy for up to ten years to fund Seattle's Democracy Voucher program and other city purposes, with the measure scheduled for voter approval on August 5, 2025. The levy would operate under RCW 84.55 limits with senior citizens and disabled persons exemptions applied under RCW 84.36.381. The meeting adjourned at 2:38 p.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-04-08

    Apr 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on April 8, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. with four members present and one late arrival. The Committee recommended passage of Council Bill 120956, which establishes operational and safety requirements for after-hours nightlife lounges and adds Chapter 10.10 to the Seattle Municipal Code; the recommendation passed 5–0 with no opposition. The Committee also heard an information item on the OPA Director Search Process Update. The meeting adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-04-01

    Apr 1, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on April 1, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., with Councilmembers Saka, Hollingsworth, and Kettle present and two members excused. The committee heard an information item on the deployment of automated traffic safety cameras in Seattle and voted 3–0 to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 32166, which grants conceptual approval for FH, LLC d/b/a Skyline to install, maintain, and operate a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue north of Cherry Street in the First Hill neighborhood. The meeting adjourned at 10:54 a.m.

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  • Doylestown Township Finance Committee Minutes

    Mar 26, 2025

    ·Doylestown, PA
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    The Doylestown Township Finance Committee held its March 26, 2025 meeting, where members unanimously re-elected Eric Cornwell as chairman, Michael Ivcic as vice chair, and Christina Maida as secretary. During the preliminary 2024 review, the Finance Director reported that Earned Income Tax revenues exceeded forecasts by 50% over the past decade, Operations achieved a positive variance of over $400,000, and capital spending came in $10 million under budget due to deferred park and community recreation center work moving to 2025. The committee also received an audit update noting that the Township's recent 5-year pension audit received a clean report, with full audited financial statements expected in Q2/Q3 2025 and a transition back to biennial pension audits anticipated.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-03-25

    Mar 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on March 25, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., with Councilmembers Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, and Joy Hollingsworth present and Sara Nelson arriving late. The committee heard Council Bill 120956 regarding regulation of after-hours nightlife lounges, which would establish operational and safety requirements and add Chapter 10.10 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend adoption of Resolution 32167, which affirms support for first responders from the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department, acknowledges the City's obligations under the federal Consent Decree, and commits to a diversified public safety response system. The meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-03-18

    Mar 18, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on March 18, 2025, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:24 a.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rob Saka. The committee heard an information item on ST3 Seattle Link Light Rail Extensions and discussed Resolution 32166, which would grant conceptual approval for FH, LLC d/b/a Skyline to install, maintain, and operate a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue north of Cherry Street in the First Hill neighborhood. No formal votes or outcomes are documented in these minutes.

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  • Administration and Finance Committee Minutes February 25, 2025 1

    Feb 25, 2025

    ·Columbia, SC
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    The Richland County Council's Administration and Finance Committee met on February 25, 2025, to conduct routine business including the election of Derrek Pugh as Chair and approval of prior meeting minutes. The committee voted unanimously to recommend awarding a $11.3 million contract (with 10% contingency totaling $12.4 million) to Palmetto Corp of Conway for the Community Road Phase 2 Widening project, a 3½-mile expansion of a State road adjacent to the Scout Motors site, funded through state economic development incentives administered by the County. The committee also began discussion of an operational services initiative involving Brightly Software acquisition and a County facility master plan assessment.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2024-12-17

    Dec 17, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on December 17, 2024, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:38 a.m., with Presiding Officer Councilmember Saka and two other members present. The committee discussed two resolutions granting conceptual approval to Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC for a below-grade pedestrian tunnel and thermal energy exchange system under Boren Avenue North north of Denny Way as part of construction at 121 Boren Avenue North in South Lake Union. The committee also discussed two ordinances: one granting Triton West LLC a twenty-year permit to maintain and operate a pipeline system under 13th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Florida Street, and another granting the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority permission to continue operating a pedestrian skybridge over Western Avenue approximately 300 feet north of Pike Street. The committee additionally heard an information briefing on SDOT permitting and a presentation on winter weather preparedness.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-07-02

    Jul 2, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On July 2, 2024, the Seattle Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met to advance two items related to a proposed property tax levy for transportation. Council Bill 120788, which would authorize a regular property tax levy for up to eight years to fund transportation capital and operating improvements, was recommended for passage by an 8–1 vote, with Councilmember Dan Strauss abstaining. Resolution 32137, accompanying the ordinance and providing direction on reporting and implementation of levy-funded programs, was unanimously recommended for adoption by all nine committee members present. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Rob Saka, aims to place the transportation levy proposition before qualified city electors at the November 5, 2024 election.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-06-18

    Jun 18, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met on June 18, 2024, at 9:32 a.m. with all nine committee members present, chaired by Rob Saka. The committee discussed Council Bill 120788, which proposes submitting to Seattle voters on November 5, 2024, a proposition to authorize regular property taxes for up to eight years to fund city transportation improvements, both capital and operating, with possible debt financing, while applying senior citizens and disabled persons exemptions. The committee also heard an Information Item regarding a Draft Levy Companion Resolution. The meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-06-04

    Jun 4, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On June 4, 2024, the Seattle Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy held a public hearing on Council Bill 120788, which proposes a regular property tax levy for up to eight years to fund transportation improvements—both capital and operating—with possible debt financing, to be submitted to voters at the November 5, 2024 election. The committee was chaired by Rob Saka with seven members present at the 4:34 p.m. start, joined by two late arrivals (Sara Nelson at 4:37 p.m. and Maritza Rivera at 4:38 p.m.). The bill includes creation of a new oversight committee and applies RCW 84.36.381's senior citizens and disabled persons exemption. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-06-04

    Jun 4, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met on June 4, 2024, at 9:37 AM with eight members present and one late arrival (Joy Hollingsworth), presided over by Councilmember Rob Saka. The committee heard two information items: Inf 2482 on the City's property tax authority and revenue, and Inf 2483 on a proposed Levy Finance Task Force. The committee discussed CB 120788, an ordinance authorizing the City to submit a proposition to voters on November 5, 2024, to levy regular property taxes for up to eight years to fund transportation improvements (both capital and operating) and City facilities and services, with possible debt financing and creation of a new oversight committee. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 AM.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2024-05-21

    May 21, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on May 21, 2024, at 9:35 a.m. with three members present (Councilmembers Saka, Hollingsworth, and Kettle) and two excused. The Committee voted 3–0 to recommend City Council passage of CB 120768, granting the University of Washington Board of Regents permission to continue operating and maintaining a pedestrian skybridge over 12th Avenue Northeast between Northeast 43rd Street and Northeast 45th Street. The Committee also voted 3–0 to recommend passage of CB 120769, granting the Board of Regents permission to continue maintaining and operating a vehicular and pedestrian skybridge over the alley between 11th Avenue Northeast and 12th Avenue Northeast, north of Northeast 43rd Street. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-05-21

    May 21, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy held a public hearing on May 21, 2024, to discuss Council Bill 120788, which would authorize submission of a transportation levy proposition to Seattle voters on November 5, 2024. The ordinance proposes levying regular property taxes for up to eight years beyond the state-imposed levy limit under RCW 84.55 to fund both capital and operating transportation improvements, with possible debt financing. The measure would create a new oversight committee and apply senior citizens and disabled persons property tax exemptions under RCW 84.36.381. The meeting, chaired by Chair Saka, convened at 4:34 p.m. and adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-05-21

    May 21, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met on May 21, 2024, to discuss CB 120788, an ordinance proposing a transportation levy for voter approval on November 5, 2024. The ordinance would authorize the City of Seattle to levy regular property taxes for up to eight years beyond the standard limitation under RCW 84.55 to fund transportation improvements—both capital and operating expenses—with possible debt financing. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Saka, also addressed the creation of a new oversight committee and application of senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions under RCW 84.36.381. The meeting was held at Seattle City Hall and adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

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