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City pauses its Department of Commerce ferry grant after King County signals interest in conducting its own study
Summary
City staff withdrew a proposed Department of Commerce grant contract after King County council members and Metro Marine signaled they may pursue their own demand and feasibility work for a Des Moines ferry route; city manager will talk with Commerce about possible transfer or reapplication.
The city withdrew a planned Department of Commerce grant item from the July 10 agenda after recent talks with King County elected officials and King County Metro indicated the county intends to explore its own demand and feasibility studies for a Des Moines ferry route.
Why it matters: The original Commerce grant (accepted by council…
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