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Home My WebLink AboutPCD 2026-05-11 COMPLETE AGENDA PACKETCITY OF TUKWILA City Council Committee Meeting Planning & Community Development Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Location: City Hall, Council Conference Room, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188 Join remotely: 1-253-292-9750, Access Code: 866559860# or click here to join the meeting AGENDA 1. BUSINESS AGENDA a. Effective Engagement on Climate Strategies Vicky Raya, King County Climate Equity Manager b. Resolution to Approve Public Benefit Rating System Open Space Classification for Property at 4447 South 148th Street. Nora Gierloff, Director of Community Development c. Resolution to Support Designation of Certain Census Tracts as Opportunity Zones, Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator 2. MISCELLANEOUS RECOMMENDED ACTION Discussion Only Forward to 05/18 Regular Meeting Forward to 05/18 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Pg. 2 Pg. 17 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator AGENDA BILL ITEM NO. 1.B. Agenda Item Sponsor Public Benefit Rating System Resolution Nora Gierloff, DCD Director Legislative History May 11, 2026 Planning & Community Development Committee May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Recommended Motion ❑ Discussion Only ❑x Action Requested MOVE TO approve the Public Benefit Rating System open space classification of the property at 4447 S 148th Street subject to the conditions enumerated in the staff report, attached as Exhibit A to the resolution, and authorize filing of the approval with the King County Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A Tukwila property owner is seeking Council approval to preserve his property under the King County Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS). Staff is requesting this item be forwarded to the May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting for a Public Hearing. DISCUSSION Peter Schilling is the owner of a property located at 4447 S 148th Street and has applied to have that property classified under King County's PBRS. If approved by the City and the County the property would be assessed to reflect current use of the property, rather than "highest and best use" thereby reducing the appraised land value for the portion of the property enrolled. This tax reduction is an incentive for property owners to retain, rather than develop, tracts of environmentally valuable open space. Failure to comply with the PBRS requirements can result in removal from the program and penalty, tax, and interest payments. Heidi Watters, Tukwila's Urban Environmentalist, has inspected the property with her County counterpart and they have concluded that preservation of 1.21 acres of forested land from development will provide habitat, watershed, and open space benefits to the City. If approved Mr. Schilling would be required to implement a plan to remove and control invasive plant species as well as maintain and replace the current tree canopy. FINANCIAL IMPACT Much like the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program the PBRS program would not reduce the City's overall tax revenues. 2 MAP OF LOCATION Location of Subject Property ATTACHMENTS • Resolution with Exhibit A — KC DNRP Staff Report 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE PUBLIC BENEFIT RATING SYSTEM OPEN SPACE CLASSIFICATION OF THE SCHILLING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4447 S 148TH STREET. WHEREAS, Peter Schilling is the owner of a property located in the City of Tukwila and has applied to have that property classified under King County's Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS); and WHEREAS, Mr. Schilling's property is located at 4447 S 148th Street, parcel numbers 004200-0048 and 004200-0052; and WHEREAS, the public benefit rating system is administered in accordance with Revised Code of Washington Chapter 84.34.037, WAC 458-30, and King County Code Chapter 20.36 providing for assessment practices to reflect current use of property, rather than "highest and best use", as an incentive for property owners to retain tracts of open space; and WHEREAS, RCW 84.34.037(1) states an application for PBRS shall be acted upon after separate public hearings and affirmative acts by both the county and city legislative bodies affirming the entirety of an application without modification, or both bodies affirm an application with identical modifications; and WHEREAS, on May 18, 2026 the Tukwila City Council held a properly noticed public hearing to consider the application; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the King County and City staff recommendations and public testimony; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that preservation of 1.21 acres of forested land from development will provide habitat, watershed, and open space benefits to the City; and WHEREAS, the King County Council Hearing Examiner will hold a related public hearing on May 28, 2026, to consider the application, with the goal for the County Council to act on the application in June 2026; 2026 Legislation: Schilling PBRS Application Version: 04/30/2026 Staff. N. Gierloff Page 1 of 2 4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Public Benefit Rating System open space classification of the Peter Schilling property at 4447 S 148th Street, parcel numbers 004200-0048 and 004200-0052, subject to the conditions enumerated in the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division staff report, attached as Exhibit A, and authorizes filing of the approval with the King County Council for the county -held public hearing. Section 2. This resolution has been approved by affirmative act of the City Council in accordance with RCW 84.34.037(1). PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2026. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk Armen Papyan, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Office of the City Attorney Exhibit A: King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resources Division Staff Report 2026 Legislation: Schilling PBRS Application Version: 04/30/2026 Staff. N. Gierloff Page 2of2 5 KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PARKS WATER AND LAND RESOURCES DIVISION Report to the City of Tukwila for Property Enrollment in the Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) May 18, 2026 APPLICANT: Peter Schilling File No. E25CT026T A. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Owner: Peter Schilling 4447 S 148th Street Tukwila, WA 98168 2. Property location: 4447 S 148th Street Tukwila, WA 98168 3. Zoning: CR 4. STR: NE-22-23-04 5. PBRS categories requested by applicant and suggested by staff Open space resources *Buffer to public or current use classified land *Significant wildlife or fish habitat Surface water quality buffer *Urban open space * Watershed protection area Bonus category *Resource restoration NOTE: *Staff recommends credit be awarded for these PBRS categories. Enrollment in PBRS for property within an incorporated area requires approval by impacted granting authorities following public hearing(s). For this application, the granting authorities are the King County Council and the City of Tukwila. King County will hear this application on May 28, 2026. 6 6. Parcel: Total acreage: Requested PBRS: Home site/excluded area: Recommended PBRS: 004200-0048 004200-0052 1.14 0.29 0.89 0.29 0.22 0.00 0.92 0.29 NOTE: The portion recommended for enrollment in PBRS is the entire property less the excluded areas as measured. The attached 2023 aerial photo outlines the parcels in yellow and the areas proposed to be excluded from PBRS in blue. The portion recommended for enrollment in PBRS (1.21 acres) is the entire property (1.43 acres) less the excluded areas as measured (0.22 acres). In the event the Assessor's official parcel size is revised, PBRS acreage should be administratively adjusted to reflect that change. B. FACTS: 1. Zoning in the vicinity: Properties in the vicinity are zoned CR. 2. Development of the subject property and resource characteristics of open space area: Parcel -0048 contains a single-family residence, lawn, shed, and landscaping. Parcel -0052 is undeveloped. The open space is a mix of coniferous and deciduous forest with mostly native understory. There are areas of the parcels that are impacted by noxious weeds (English holly, English laurel, English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, etc.) but their required control will be addressed in the approved restoration plan. 3. Site use: The property is used as a single-family residence 4. Access: The property is accessed from S 148th Street and 46th Avenue S. 5. Appraised value for 2025 (based on Assessor's information dated 4/14/2026): Parcel #004200-0048 Land Improvements Total Appraised value $371,000 $99,000 $470,000 Tax applied $4,076 $1,087 $5,163 Parcel #004200-0052 Land Improvements Total Appraised value $90,000 $0 $90,000 Tax applied $989 $0 $989 NOTE: Participation in PBRS reduces the appraised land value for the portion of the property enrolled resulting in a lower taxable value. 2 E25CT026T Schilling.report 7 C. REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED BY KING COUNTY CODE (KCC): KCC 20.36.010 Purpose and intent. It is in the best interest of the county to maintain, preserve, conserve and otherwise continue in existence adequate open space lands for the production of food, fiber and forest crops, and to assure the use and enjoyment of natural resources and scenic beauty for the economic and social well-being of the county and its residents. It is the intent of this chapter to implement chapter 84.34 RCW, as amended, by establishing procedures, rules and fees for considering applications for public benefit rating system assessed valuation on open space land and for current use assessment on farm and agricultural land as those lands are defined in RCW 84.34.020. Chapter 84.34 RCW, and the regulations adopted thereunder, govern matters not expressly covered in this chapter. KCC 20.36.100 Public benefit rating system for open space land — definitions and eligibility. A. The definitions in this section apply throughout this section, as well as in K.C.C. 20.36.040 and K.C.C. 20.36.190, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. B. To be eligible for open space classification under the public benefit rating system, a property shall contain one or more qualifying open space resources and have at least five points as determined under this section. The department shall review each application and recommend award of credit for current use of the property. In making the recommendation, the department shall utilize the point system described in subsections C. and D. of this section. C. The following open space resources are each eligible for the points indicated: 1. Active trail linkage — fifteen or twenty-five points 2. Aquifer protection area — five points 3. Buffer to public or current use classified land — three points 4. Ecological enhancement land — eighteen points 5. Equestrian -pedestrian -bicycle trail linkage — thirty-five points 6. Faint and agricultural conservation land — five points 7. Forest stewardship land — five points 8. Historic landmark or archaeological site: buffer to a designated site — three points 9. Historic landmark or archaeological site: designated site — five points 10. Historic landmark or archaeological site: eligible site — three points 11. Public recreation area — five points 12. Rural open space — five points 13. Scenic resource, viewpoint, or view corridor — five points 14. Significant plant or ecological site —five points 15. Significant wildlife or fish habitat — five points 16. Special animal site — three points 17. Surface water quality buffer — five points, eight or ten total points 18. Urban open space — five points 3 E25CT026T Schilling.report 8 19. Watershed protection area — five points D. Property qualifying for an open space category in subsection B. of this section may receive credit for additional points as follows: 1. Conservation easement or historic preservation easement — eighteen points 2. Contiguous parcels under separate ownership — minimal two points 3. Easement and access — thirty-five points 4. Public access - points dependent on level of access a. Unlimited public access - five points b. Limited public access because of resource sensitivity - five points c. Seasonal limited public access - three points d. Environmental education access — three points e. None or members only — zero points 5. Resource restoration — five points D. 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND TEXT: E-102 In addition to its regulatory authority, King County should use incentives to protect and restore the natural environment. Incentives should be monitored and periodically reviewed to determine their effectiveness at protecting and restoring natural resources. NOTE: Monitoring of participating lands is the responsibility of both department PBRS staff and the landowner. This issue is addressed in the Resource Information document (page 4) and detailed below in Recommendation #B 12 and 13. E-105 The protection of lands where development would pose hazards to health and safety, property, important ecological functions, or environmental quality shall be achieved through acquisition, enhancement, incentive programs, and appropriate regulations. The foll owing critical areas and their buffers are particularly susceptible and shall be protected in King County: a. Critical aquifer recharge areas; b. Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas; c. Frequently flooded areas, regulated as flood hazard areas; d. Geologically hazardous areas; and e. Wetlands. E-323 King County should promote voluntary wildlife habitat enhancement projects by private individuals and businesses through educational, active stewardship, and incentive programs. E-325 Through a coordinated approach of incentives and acquisitions, King County should prioritize, enhance, and protect a variety of ecosystems, including urban open space uplands, riparian areas, floodplains, and aquatic systems with the highest conservation value and those supporting equitable access to quality open space. 4 E25CT026T Schilling.report 9 E-329 King County shall protect Species of Local Importance through measures such as regulations, incentives, capital projects, or purchase, as appropriate. E-339 King County should seek to support Water Resource Inventory Area salmon recovery plan goals of maintaining intact natural landscapes through: a. Promoting Current Use Taxation and other incentives; b. Promoting stewardship programs including development and implementation of Forest Plans and Faun Plans; and c. Acquiring property or conservation easements in areas of high ecological importance with unique or otherwise significant habitat values. NOTE: The implementation of an approved forest stewardship, farm management or ecological enhancement plan benefits natural resources, such as wildlife habitat, stream buffers and groundwater protection, and can address invasive plant and noxious weed control and removal within enrolled portions of a property. E-350 King County should provide incentives for landowners who are seeking to remove invasive plants and noxious weeds, such as providing technical assistance or access to native or climate -smart plants. NOTE: Lands participating in PBRS provide valuable resource protection and promote the preservation or enhancement of native vegetation. Addressing nonnative vegetation (invasive plant species), through control and eradication is a PBRS requirement. E-406 King County should identify upland areas of native vegetation that connect wetlands to upland habitats and that connect upland habitats to each other. The County should seek protection of these areas through acquisition, stewardship plans, and incentive programs such as the Public Benefit Rating System and the Transfer of Development Rights Program. E-503 King County shall promote retention of forest cover and significant trees using a mix of regulations, incentives, and technical assistance. R-206 King County shall prioritize conservation of forest land and forestry throughout the Rural Area. Landowner property tax incentives, technical assistance, permit assistance, regulatory actions, and community -based education shall be used throughout the Rural Area to sustain the forest land base and forestry activities. King County should ensure that its regulations, permitting processes, and incentive programs facilitate and encourage active forest management and implementation of forest stewardship plans. R-775 King County shall provide incentives, educational programs, and other methods to encourage agricultural practices and technological improvements that maintain water quality, protect public health, protect fish and wildlife habitat, protect historic resources, maintain flood conveyance and storage, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 5 E25CT026T Schilling.report 10 control noxious weeds, prevent erosion of valuable agricultural soils, and increase soil water holding capacity while maintaining the functions needed for agricultural production. E. PBRS CATEGORIES REQUESTED and DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: Open space resources • Buffer to public or current use classified land The property is adjacent to a short public trail (Parks and Trails map, attached) along the east property line of parcel -0052. The trail is used by the public and provides a portion of a pedestrian throughfare between Foster High School and Thomdyke Elementary School. The enrolling open space area is providing a buffer of native vegetation of more than 50 feet to this adjacent land, which exceeds the category's requirement. Credit for this category is recommended. • Significant wildlife or fish habitat Although credit for this category was not requested, the property contains habitat for numerous wildlife species, including foraging and nesting habitat for the pileated woodpecker, which is identified in King County's Comprehensive Plan as a Species of Local Importance (E-328(e)). Upon conducting a site visit, program staff deteiuiined areas of the forest on the property are of sufficient age and diversity to support the species regular use of the property and staff have made visual observations of pileated woodpeckers actively utilizing the property (nesting cavities). Award of this category is consistent with habitat as defined by KCC 20.36.100, section B.15.a (1). Credit for this category is recommended. • Surface water quality buffer In order to be eligible for this category, the enrolling land must be providing a qualifying buffer of native vegetation to a lake, pond, stream, wetland or shoreline within the enrolling portion of a property. The property does not contain any aquatic features. Credit for this category cannot be recommended. • Urban open space The property is located within the urban growth boundary and the landowner is enrolling one or more acres of contiguous native forest. Credit for this category is recommended. • Watershed protection area Although credit for this category was not requested, to be eligible for this category, the enrolling forested area must consist of additional forest cover beyond that required by county or applicable local government regulation and must be at least one acre or sixty- five percent of the property acreage, whichever is greater. The enrolling open space contains 1.21_acres of native forest cover which is more than 65% of the total property acreage and there are no additional forest retention regulations in place for this property. Credit for this category is recommended. 6 E25CT026T Schilling.report 11 Bonus category • Resource restoration The owners are interested in improving the health and diversity of their forest, including weed and invasive species removal. The owners have provided a resource restoration plan (Forest Stewardship Plan, attached) that has been approved by PBRS staff. Credit for this category is recommended. Award of this category may allow restoration activities to occur in the participating open space area. It is the landowner's responsibility to apply for and receive the necessary approvals from the applicable state and local governmental agencies for forestry/restoration activities that require a permit or approval, such as clearing and grading. It should be noted that this restoration activity must be completed within a three-year period. Award of this category requires an annual progress report from the landowner (see below, Section B. 11.), which should be sent to PBRS staff by either email or other agreed to method NOTE: It is important to note that enrollment in the PBRS program requires the control and removal of invasive plant species. This issue is addressed in the Resource Infoiiiiation document (page 3) and below in Recommendation #B6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. CONCLUSIONS: 1. Approval of the subject request would be consistent with the specific purpose and intent of KCC 20.36.010. 2. Approval of the subject request would be consistent with policy E-101 of the King County Comprehensive Plan. 3. Of the points recommended, the subject request meets the mandatory criteria of KCC 20.36.100 as indicated: Open space resources Buffer to public or current use classified land 5 Significant wildlife or fish habitat 5 Surface water quality buffer 0 Urban open space 5 Watershed protection area 5 Bonus category Resource restoration 5 7 TOTAL 25 points E25CT026T Schilling.report 12 PUBLIC BENEFIT RATING For the purpose of taxation, 25 points result in 20% of market value and an 80% reduction in taxable value for the portion of land enrolled. B. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE the request for current use taxation "Open space" classification with a Public Benefit Rating of 25 points, subject to the following requirements: Requirements for Property Participating in the Public Benefit Rating System Current Use Assessment Program for Open Space 1. Compliance with these requirements is necessary for property participating ("Property") in King County's Public Benefit Rating System ("PBRS"), a current use assessment program for open space. Failure to abide by these requirements can result in removal of PBRS designation and subject Property owner ("Owner") to penalty, tax, and interest provisions of RCW 84.34. King County Department of Assessments ("DoA") and King County Water and Land Resources Division, Agriculture, Forestry, and Incentives Unit, PBRS Program or its successor ("PBRS Program") may re-evaluate Property to determine whether removal of PBRS designation is appropriate. Removal shall follow the process in Chapter 84.34 RCW, Chapter 458.30 WAC and Chapter 20.36 KCC. 2. Revisions to any of these requirements may only occur upon mutual written approval of Owner and granting authority. These conditions shall apply so long as Property retains its PBRS designation. If a conservation easement acceptable to and approved by City of Tukwila and King County is granted by Owner in interest to Department of Natural Resources and Parks, King County or a grantee approved by King County, these requirements may be superseded by the terms of such easement, upon written approval by PBRS Program. 3. The PBRS designation for Property will continue so long as it meets the PBRS criteria for which it was approved. Classification as open space will be removed upon a determination by PBRS Program that Property no longer meets PBRS criteria for which it was approved. A change in circumstances, which diminishes the extent of public benefit from that approved by City of Tukwila and King County Council in the open space taxation agreement, will be cause for removal of the PBRS designation. It is Owner's responsibility to notify DoA and PBRS Program of a change in Property circumstance, which may impact PBRS participation. 4. When a portion of Property is withdrawn or removed from the program, the remaining Property shall be re-evaluated by PBRS Program and DoA to determine whether it still meets the criteria for PBRS categories as approved. 8 E25CT026T Schilling.report 13 5. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13, tree(s) posing a hazard to a structure, road or property access may be removed from Property, provided that Owner shall first notify the PBRS Program prior to taking such action. Native vegetation must be introduced for any tree(s) removed and must be planted within a reasonable location of where the tree(s) previously existed. It is Owner's responsibility to apply for and receive any necessary consent from applicable state and local governmental agencies for activities that may require a permit or approval. 6. If an area of Property becomes or has become infested with noxious weeds or non- native species, Owner may be required to submit a control and enhancement plan to PBRS Program in order to remove such vegetation and, if necessary, replace with native vegetation. 7. If it is determined by PBRS Program that Property vegetation near structures is prone to wildland fire and poses a fire hazard, management activities as allowed under KCC 16.82.051 may be implemented as long as those activities do not cause significant adverse impact to the resource values of awarded PBRS categories. Prior to undertaking any wildfire risk reduction activities on Property, a summary of any proposed work must first be submitted to and approved by PBRS Program. 8. There shall be no motorized vehicle driving or parking allowed on Property, except for medical, public safety or police emergencies, or for an approved management activity (such as forestry, faun, or restoration activities) detailed in an approved plan. 9. Grazing of livestock is prohibited unless Property is receiving credit for the farm and agricultural conservation land or resource restoration PBRS categories. In those cases, grazing may occur in areas being farmed as defined in the approved farm management plan or to be restored as defined in the approved resource restoration plan. 10. For Property receiving credit for ecological enhancement land, farm and agricultural conservation land, forest stewardship land, rural stewardship land, or resource restoration, activities that are defined in associated approved plan(s) shall be permitted as long as those activities do not cause significant adverse impact to the resource values of other awarded PBRS categories. 11. Owner of Property receiving credit for farm and agricultural conservation land, ecological enhancement land, forest stewardship land, or rural stewardship land must provide an annual monitoring report that describes progress of implementing associated approved plan(s). The report must include a brief description of activities taken to implement the plan and photographs from established points on Property. Owner must submit this report to the PBRS Program by email or other mutually agreed upon method annually by December 31 or as directed by the PBRS Program. An environmental consultant need not prepare this report. 9 E25CT026T Schilling.report 14 12. No alteration of Property or resources shall occur without prior written approval (such as an approved plan) by PBRS Program, except for selective cutting for personal firewood, maintaining areas for approved passive recreational uses (such as walking or horseback riding trails) or for removal of non-native species. Any unapproved alteration may constitute a departure from an approved open space use and be deemed a change of use, and subject Owner to the additional tax, interest, and penalty provisions of RCW 84.34.080. "Alteration" means any human -induced action that adversely impacts the existing condition of Property or resources including, but not limited to, the following: a. erecting structures; b. grading; c. filling; d. dredging; e. channelizing; f. modifying land or hydrology for surface water management purposes; g. cutting, pruning, limbing or topping, clearing, mowing, or removing native vegetation; h. introducing non-native species (as defined in KCC 21A.06.790); i. applying herbicides or pesticides or any hazardous or toxic substance, without prior written approval; j. discharging pollutants except for stormwater; k. paving or application of gravel; 1. storing or dumping equipment, construction materials, garbage, vehicles, household supplies, or compost; m. engaging in any other activity that adversely impacts existing native vegetation, hydrology, wildlife, wildlife habitat, or awarded program categories. 13. Participation in PBRS does not exempt Owner from obtaining any required permit or approval for activity or use on Property. TRANSMITTED to the parties listed hereafter: Peter Schilling, applicant Heidi Watters, Urban Environmentalist, ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ Elenore Bonyeau, King County Department of Assessments 10 E25CT026T Schilling.report 15 16 City of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator AGENDA BILL ITEM NO. 1.C. Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Resolution in Support to Designate Opportunity Zones Derek Speck, Economic Development Administrator May 11, 2026 May 18, 2026 Planning & Community Development Committee Regular Meeting Consent Recommended Motion ❑ Discussion Only ❑x Action Requested MOVE TO approve resolution expressing support to designate opportunity zones. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This item seeks Council approval of a resolution requesting Governor Ferguson nominate eligible census tracts in Tukwila to be designated as opportunity zones. DISCUSSION Opportunity zones are federally designated census tracts approved for a special federal tax incentive to encourage investment in low-income communities. In 2025 the federal government revised the program to designate new census tracts effective January 1, 2027. Eligible census tracts must be nominated by each State's governor by September 28, 2026. The Washington State Department of Commerce is coordinating an application process to support the Governor and is accepting applications that nominate census tracts. Applications are due May 28, 2026 and the City has started working on our applications. Commerce's application process includes a point system and allocates up to 5 points (out of a possible total of 185) if the application includes a local government resolution or letter of support. The opportunity zone designation process will be very competitive because governors may only nominate 25% of the census tracts that are eligible in their state. Tukwila has eight eligible census tracts of which three are fully within the City and five include portions of our neighboring cities. Staff requests Council approval of the attached resolution to use in the application process. ATTACHMENTS • Draft Resolution 17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF CERTAIN ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS FOR DESIGNATION UNDER THE NEW OPPORTUNITY ZONES PROGRAM (OZ 2.0) IN THE CITY OF TUKWILA. WHEREAS, the Federal Opportunity Zone Program is a Federal Tax Incentive created as part of the Tax Cuts and Job Acts in 2017 to encourage private investment in low-income census tracts ("Opportunity Zones"); and WHEREAS, in 2025, the Federal Government revised the Opportunity Zone Program and the new program ("OZ 2.0") will take effect on January 1, 2027; and WHEREAS, as a requirement of the new program, State Governors must nominate census tracts to become Opportunity Zones; and WHEREAS, Washington State requires submissions for consideration by the governor to be submitted by May 28, 2026; and WHEREAS, certain census tracts within the City of Tukwila continue to experience economic challenges; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Tukwila has experienced new development under the current Opportunity Zone Program and desires to attract future development under the revised Opportunity Zone Program. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Tukwila hereby endorses the nomination of the census tracts 530330-262-00, 530330-263-00, 530330-264-00, 530330-271-00, 530330-272-00, 530330-273-00, 530330-281-00, and 530330-282-00 to be designated as Opportunity Zones under the revised program as reflected on the map attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. 2026 Legislation: Supporting Opportunity Zones Version: 05-05-2026 Staff: D. Speck Page 1 of 2 18 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2026. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk Armen Papyan, Council President APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney Attachment: Exhibit A — Map of Census Tracts 2026 Legislation: Supporting Opportunity Zones Version: 05-05-2026 Staff: D. Speck Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Page 2 of 2 19 Census Tracts CT 280 CT 287 CT 109 CT 288.01 CT 246.01 0,02 \CT 111.0?,\ CT 111.02 T 110.0i It ivla^sr.a;t Nl mi CT 246.02 CT117 CT 288,02 CT 118.01 CT 118.02 WA 5 CT 119.02 CT 260.0 CT 261.02 CT 261.01 T 292.06 T 260.0 CT 253.04 CT 27.04 CT 257.0 CT 293.09 CT 293.05 Kent CT 255 CT 257 CT 258.04 CT 258.03 CT 247.03 T 250.!` T 250.0 CT 252.02 CT 254.0 1 j!` CT 254.02�a CT 256,01 CT 257.04 CT 258.05 CT 293.0 CT 293.06 02 CT 293.04 T 293.07 CT 292.07 i CT 294.03 CT 294.05 0 City Boundary - Eligible Census Tracts 0 I *IV"! 530330-262-00 (CT 262) 530330-272-00 (CT 272) o 530330-263-00 (CT 263) 530330-273-00 (CT 273) 530330-264-00 (CT 264) 530330-281-00 (CT 281) 530330-271-00 (CT 271) 530330-282-00 (CT 282) Tract Boundary 1;69,047 0.5 1 0.75 1.5 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Sources: Esri. USGS, NOAA 2 mi 3 km 20 Created with: TIGERweb (c)Copyright 2026 • US Census Bureau