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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1342 - Public Benefit Policies and Enterpise Development Zones C Ji i� 0 1908 C Washington Resolution No. 1342 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC BENEFIT POLICIES WHICH PROVIDE CITY INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT AND CREATE CITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT ZONES IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to assist development in certain areas of the City that are underutilized, deteriorated, or less accessible, and WHEREAS, the City deems that certain economic developments that are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan will foster stable and positive development, employment, tax revenue and generally benefit the long -term welfare of the City, and WHEREAS, certain areas of the City are to be designated City Enterprise Development Zones which provide a public benefit to both the economic and social well-being of the City, and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish criteria and a process to facilitate the determination of economic social City Enterprise Development Zones, and WHEREAS, City improvements to the traffic, water, sewer, surface water, and other infrastructure within the respective City Enterprise Development Zones will attract and facilitate development that is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. City Enterprise Development Zones defined. A. Combined Citv Enterprise Development Zone. These are areas of Tukwila which are identified as requiring economic and neighborhood revitalization. Commercial areas with adjacent residential neighborhoods could be considered for this designation. B. Limited Citv Enterprise Development Zone. Specifically designated commercial/ industrial areas which have limited access and infrastructure. Section 2. Criteria to allow City contributions for infrastructure improvements. A. All areas or specific developments which can be considered for related city public infrastructure improvements must be included in a City Enterprise Development Zone. B. Any area or development which qualifies under Section Two, A. above would have to substantially meet each of the following criteria: 1. Consistencv with Comprehensive Plan. The development, or developments within a specified area, must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and applicable zoning and development regulations. 1 2. ComDlementary Benefits. This would include benefits such as facilitating additional business development, redevelopment of underutilized properties, development of vacant land, reducing threats to public health and safety, and special consideration given to development within the Combined City Enterprise Development Zone. 3. Economic Enhancement. This would include: businesses that are unique; that are not detrimental to the overall business environment; public assembly facilities; industrial activities that provide jobs; and, secondary new business activity or any other consideration which fosters a business climate consistent with the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan. 4. Direct and measurable (Net) New Revenue. The proposed development should yield additional net revenue to the City. This would include: property taxes, sales taxes (directly generated by proposed establishment), admission taxes, etc.. Analysis and conclusive determination shall be the responsibility of the Finance Director. Section 3. Process Determination. The following steps will be required to allow the City to participate actively in infrastructure for an area or development identified in a City Enterprise Development Zone. A. City staff will review proposals which meet the criteria and make a recommendation to the Mayor. B. Proposed developments which are recommended for consideration will be forwarded to the respective City Council committee(s) for their review. C. The committees) will then make their recommendations to the City Council. This will consist of specific requirements on the part of both the developer and the City. D. The City Council reviews the recommendation, modifies, rejects or approves the developers agreement which includes all requirements of the City and the developer. E. The City Administration would be responsible for implementing the agreement and monitoring the results of activities. Section 4. City Enterprise Development Zone Locations. The Administration will prepare a map of the City, similar to a zoning map showing the exact location /area to be included for each zone. Included will be a description of the boundaries. Section 5. Infrastructure Funding. A. Infrastructure funded by the City would be limited to a maximum of two years estimated net revenue to the City. B. The City fund which provides the infrastructure would be reimbursed from revenue generated by the development until the entire amount is repaid. C. Infrastructure improvements provided by the City may serve to satisfy, but not waive, portions of environmental mitigation, building code, or zoning code conditions that would otherwise be required. of the developer. Section 6. Revisions /Sunset Provisions. A. The official map will be formally reviewed by the Administration at least every two years and any recommended changes will be submitted to the City Council for their concurrence. B. This policy will expire in 6 years from the beginning of the cycle unless renewed. 2 PASSED BY THE CITY CO�CIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this =46 day of 1996. Pam Carter, Council President ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: antu 61 e E. C, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Office of the City Attorney Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council:,.? Pt> 9 Resolution Number /,,144.7 3 Combined City Enterprise Development Zone The North boundary is the south side of S 134 St. The South boundary is the north side of S 152 St. The East and West boundaries include all of the regional commercial and neighborhood commercial centers, with Pacific Highway being in the middle, from S 134 St. to S 152 St. WS 5137 St o r� i Zoninq Oc- E3 NGG Neighborhood coranercial ccrdu rG -1Peg 4 corm t 0 T ukwila city Urolt� M p p City f derp,ce Devdoprierd Zone Dc undary r r City of Tukwila February 26, 1996 J Limited City Enterprise Development Zone Starting from 1 -405 going south along the east boundary of Union Pacific Right —of —way to a point 767.7 feet south of the extended centerline of Strander Blvd., East to Burlington Northern R.O.W. north along B.N.'s west R.O.W. boundary to 1 -405 and west to the point of beginning. 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