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State budget language clears 60-acre Waterfront Park transfer to Medical Lake; city to receive $100,000 for title transfer
Summary
City and lobbyist reported legislative language directing transfer of 60 acres of Waterfront Park to Medical Lake by May 2026, and $100,000 to cover transfer logistics; the change also reduced a match requirement by $600,000 in the state amendment.
City officials said the state budget includes language to transfer 60 acres of Waterfront Park land previously held by the Department of Social and Health Services to the City of Medical Lake by May 2026, and includes $100,000 to cover title-transfer logistics.
City lobbyist Emily Shea briefed council on the 2025 legislative session and said the final budget contains an amendment that clarifies the transfer…
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