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Seattle Council adopts consent calendar, extends multifamily tax-exemption deadline and authorizes parks grant applications
Summary
At its March 4 meeting the Seattle City Council unanimously adopted the consent calendar, passed an extension for the multifamily tax exemption program to Sept. 10, 2025, and approved a resolution authorizing Seattle Parks to apply for state grants for multiple park projects.
Seattle City Council on March 4 unanimously adopted the consent calendar, extended the sunset for the city’s multifamily tax exemption program and approved a resolution authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to act as the city’s agent to seek state grant funds for several park projects.
The council adopted the consent calendar by roll call vote, 8-0. The consent calendar included approval of the Feb. 25, 2025 minutes; Council Bill 120,944 (payment of bills); 12 appointments recommended by the Housing and Human Services Committee; and one appointment from the Parks, Public Utilities and Technology Committee.
Council Bill 120943, which extends the sunset date for the current multifamily tax exemption (MFTE) program, passed unanimously, 8-0. The bill extends the program’s sunset that had been scheduled for March 31, 2025, to Sept. 10, 2025. Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda’s committee report explained the extension is intended to give the Office of Housing time to reflect stakeholder feedback and incorporate findings from a commissioned evaluation by University of Washington Professor Greg Colburn before the city considers legislation to enact a revised MFTE program.
The council also adopted Resolution 32164, 8-0, authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to act as the city’s authorized representative for projects seeking grant funding through the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. The resolution lists multiple projects to be included in grant applications, including Discovery Park South Beach Trail development; the Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park (youth learning facility); upgrades to the Dr. Jose Rizal Park section; demolition and replacement work at Evans Pool; reconstruction of Green Lake Swimming Pool; redevelopment work at Judkins Park including restrooms and an inclusive playground and spray park; work for the Northwest Native Canoe Center; and a 60-year-old boat launch renovation.
Roll-call tallies recorded by the clerk show Councilmembers Shama Sawant (Saka), Dan Strauss, Andrew Hollingsworth, Sara Kettle, Teresa Moore, Rob Rink, Alex Rivera and Council President Sarah Nelson all voting yes on the measures reported and called for a vote. No councilmember registered a nay or abstention on the recorded items.
The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for March 11 at 2 p.m.
