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Martha Newman, Seattle Public Utilities government relations and legislative affairs, said the agreements would continue Seattle’s long participation in regional cooperative structures established after Chinook were listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 1999. The interlocal agreements provide governance, an annual work plan and budget, technical coordination and a cost‑share funding mechanism to support capital habitat projects, monitoring and adaptive management across jurisdictions.

Newman said WRIA 8’s annual budget is about $760,000 and Seattle’s 2025 contribution is approximately $193,716; WRIA 9’s annual budget was reported as approximately $606,781 with a Seattle contribution cited during the presentation. Staff noted that the watersheds rely on grants—state, federal and local—and that the watershed councils evaluate and award funding to priority habitat projects. Martha Newman and King County speakers highlighted past investments including millions in grants and large restoration projects (for example, the Royal Arch floodplain restoration on the Cedar River and beach reconfiguration at Lohman Beach).

Jason Mulvihill‑Kunz, salmon recovery manager for the Lake Washington–Cedar–Sammamish watershed, and King County partners underscored that salmon recovery is a regional problem requiring regional solutions; projects cross jurisdictional boundaries and benefit from coordinated planning and pooled funding. King County staff said Seattle has been a long‑standing, major partner in the regional effort.

Council member Teresa Rivera, Seattle’s appointed representative on the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council, spoke in support and urged continued investment and coordination with tribal partners. The committee recorded a roll call of Council member Alex Kettle: Aye; Council member Teresa Rivera: Aye; Chair Joy Hollingsworth: Aye (3 in favor, none opposed); the committee’s recommendation to pass council bill 121002 will be transmitted to the full Council on July 1, 2025.

Seattle staff noted that the city contribution to the interlocal agreements comes from Seattle Public Utilities funds (water fund and drainage/wastewater fund), not the general fund. The interlocal agreements authorize participation through 2026–2035 and continue the region’s existing structures that have been in place since the early 2000s when cooperative salmon work began.

The presentation included aggregate figures staff reported as prior grants and leveraged investments; staff noted that specific project awards and technical priorities are reviewed annually by the watershed councils and updated through adaptive management.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Seattle City Council Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee 6/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee on June 25 recommended passage of council bill 121002, authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to enter two interlocal agreements continuing Seattle’s participation in regional Chinook salmon recovery work in WRIA 8 and WRIA 9.","taxTitle","Seattle, King County, Washington","taxId",2543,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6185311,"Committee hears presentation on LCLIP funding plan amendment for South Lake Union; vote deferred",1036,2935000,3971000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082535-d15e5488bd8feed14d1ce675cd08fb07&start=2935&end=3971","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082535-d15e5488bd8feed14d1ce675cd08fb07/thumbnail_2935000.jpg","/articles/6185311/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Committee-hears-presentation-on-LCLIP-funding-plan-amendment-for-South-Lake-Union-vote-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6185311-aee2091208cb6769983e2b56b84842f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1777679865&Signature=OKxgAfpIe9bJXYIOEI6L5XKBVGjGLvmkBDDN8JFq3MD1nt2UK4qysDoQ3~ZBsOI8OUZCxXDm8RdRtQqwuQKzlTKnaWW7zR79AHAziPRptHZpFlBF6sMBm2Q0nd-j4K7BGfxD0JqqA8Fr4Fk9rmfY~beSiQOl7NUiJcOSgd8xVJGkxLI4zfqd1I9fNidr2KEOOHZg8d1gGqXle~XZ7XJU~oMW1~yaZhd1LihPTZ3sWQmJpI918eT-HRHpTux6QbUhwEaEKXqHMbGcfe0PKK5O0X5b23C4rV2c~Gw~MLLH-xjujYk4up7sDIgu7lgRxZhA2YddM-h9OXTlzcDUj5F7~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Seattle Parks and Recreation presented an amended Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program (LCLIP) funding plan for South Lake Union and downtown on June 25; the committee received the briefing and elected not to vote, asking staff and central staff for more time.

Annie Hindelang, planning manager for SPR’s capital development division, and Jonathan Garner, senior planner, summarized the state‑created LCLIP/TDR program and the city’s required steps to amend the local funding plan. Hindelang said the state created the program in February 2011 and the city started its local LCLIP effort in February 2013; the city’s original funding plan was adopted by ordinance 12486 and is administered under an interlocal agreement with King County.

Hindelang described the mechanics: local projects must be within a designated infrastructure funding area, the funding stream is tied to TDR (transfer of development rights) activity and county collections, and distribution of funds over the 25‑year program must reflect the geographic origin of the revenue (for example, if 60% of revenues come from South Lake Union, roughly 60% of funds must be spent there over the full period). SPR staff reported an initial assumption of about $14 million in available LCLIP funds over the next 10 years (final annual amounts to be set by actual collections each year) and said funds had already been appropriated into the city’s 2025–2030 capital improvement plan.

Julie Holland, representing the South Lake Union Community Council and the South Lake Union Parks Task Force, described the task force’s community visioning and cost estimating work and said that collaboration with SPR resulted in “the proposed $2,700,000 for the South Lake Union Community Council task force led projects.” Holland credited SPR planner Jonathan Garner for participation and technical support.

Committee members thanked staff and community partners. Council member Alex Kettle commended the canoe carving center and water‑management and utility components of proposed SLU projects and urged careful engagement with Native communities. Council member Teresa Rivera asked for additional time to review materials and requested follow‑up meetings with central staff; the committee did not take an immediate vote and will return the item to a future meeting.

Staff said the new project list in the amended funding plan focuses on shovel‑ready projects for the first five years and that other downtown and Chinatown‑International District projects will require additional scoping and community engagement before funding. SPR characterized the $14 million figure as an estimate based on recent collections and said actual annual amounts will be set by county collections and program receipts.

No committee action was taken on council bill 121008 at the June 25 meeting; staff will return with additional detail at a later date per council request.","Seattle Parks and Recreation presented an amendment to the Landscape Conservation and Local Infrastructure Program (LCLIP) funding plan for South Lake Union and downtown to the Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee on June 25; the committee deferred a vote and asked for more time to review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6185317,"Committee approves 15-year golf operator agreement with Premier Golf; walking-path amendments fail",2296,609000,2905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5082535-d15e5488bd8feed14d1ce675cd08fb07&start=609&end=2905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5082535-d15e5488bd8feed14d1ce675cd08fb07/thumbnail_609000.jpg","/articles/6185317/Seattle/King-County/Washington/Committee-approves-15-year-golf-operator-agreement-with-Premier-Golf-walking-path-amendments-fail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6185317-176a60b3c803ddb306bc74f7c9f0f114/orig.mp4?Expires=1777679865&Signature=Ln5ijWAM7zKOdXf-KtYxP9lzUNbW5egKeMD5QcUxDD2TZHaSVZOkJp05QTOwBP5NsMoNGA5FTVA8zcBfQ-koCiOTBtDzJXGloUeou6Cke0CyXBizPw6CWjNjOMcX~NmhsCGteSwklhlpwXgIHL7EBzNL2MYwXkfUG0M0stR9McpNT9qgtrQsEjaWgpl8q8GG6ngBffugtGsymL0GRRz~~kJxTb7XnZxYmyQYLBdxf-9diuzZ3oxzc-4Gl6MlcziaPpTskH6U62zkQVFbRf2R5QzUWDcmkV51XKx2U~TZfba4pp0vgKqhZknJ4werzlw8aXqh5sj2GeGcPQIJ4uTwIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee on June 25 recommended passage of council bill 120999, authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter a 15-year golf course management agreement with Premier Golf Golf Centers LLC to operate Jackson Park Golf Course, the Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park, Interbay Golf Center and West Seattle Golf Course.

The agreement would continue a vendor-managed model in which Seattle Parks and Recreation provides on-course maintenance and the operator manages pro shops, restaurants, lessons, events and non‑golf amenities. Mandy Sheffer, deputy superintendent for capital at Seattle Parks and Recreation, said the new contract “formalizes and increases the transparency” of public benefits and requires the operator to provide an annual public benefit report within 60 days after the end of each physical year.

Committee members said the golf program has operated without general fund support and provides environmental and youth-program benefits across the city. Council member Alex Kettle said he valued the program’s environmental stewardship and geographic spread; Council member Teresa Rivera and Council President Nelson both praised the turnaround after years of maintenance challenges and the opportunities for youth. Chair Joy Hollingsworth presided.

The committee considered two amendments offered by Council member Strauss aimed at expanding non‑golf public access. Amendment 1 would have authorized the city to reduce or relocate golf facilities to create walking paths inside course perimeters; Amendment 2 would have added one weekly walking period on each 18‑hole course (and increased non‑golf hours in the public‑benefit table from 500 to 750 hours and added disc golf and fling golf). Council central staff explained Amendment 2 would require courses to cease tee times for the walking periods, reducing golf revenue and increasing the value of the public benefit to $224,000 as written.

Both amendments failed on roll calls. For Amendment 1 the vote was Kettle: No; Rivera: No; Council President Nelson: No; Chair Hollingsworth: Abstain (3 opposed, 1 abstain). Amendment 2 failed by the same recorded tally (3 opposed, 1 abstain). Committee discussion cited liability concerns, the existing perimeter trails or nearby parks for walking, the high cost of maintaining greens and the potential revenue impact of lost tee times. Patrick Merriam, golf director for Seattle Parks and Recreation, confirmed existing cart paths connect holes but said designated walking inside courses raises safety and maintenance issues.

After the amendment votes, the committee voted to recommend passage of council bill 120999. The clerk recorded 4 in favor, none opposed; the bill will be sent to the full City Council on July 1, 2025.

The committee record shows the agreement length will increase from a 10‑year to a 15‑year term, will include tighter payment card industry compliance requirements and requires a significant capital investment to support asset management. The agreement also formalizes annual target metrics for public benefits and an annual review process to consider adjustments to those metrics.

Public comments during the meeting included a request from Julie Holland of the South Lake Union Community Council, who addressed a separate agenda item and described a community‑led LCLIP project list; a separate caller criticized local policy and mentioned Premier in passing. Those public remarks did not alter the committee’s action on the operator agreement.

The committee’s action was limited to recommending passage; the ordinance and the finalized contract terms (including the capital investment schedule and detailed public‑benefit metrics) will be considered by the full Council on July 1, 2025.","The Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee on June 25 recommended passage of council bill 120999, authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter a 15-year golf course management agreement with Premier Golf Golf Centers LLC to operate Jackson Park, Bill Wright at Jefferson Park, Interbay and West Seattle golf courses.","actionData","errors"]

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