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Milton approves authorization to sign King County parks levy agreement covering 2026–2031
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to sign the 2026–2031 King County parks property tax levy agreement, continuing eligibility for county funds; staff said the city previously received about $176,000 under the prior 2020–2025 agreement, funds restricted to park improvements such as the interurban trail extension.
Milton’s City Council voted Jan. 5, 2026, to authorize the mayor to execute the city’s agreement with King County for the 2026–2031 parks property tax levy.
Director Robick told the council that King County voters approved a six-year parks levy on Aug. 5, 2025, and that as part of the renewal all cities must execute a new 2026–2031 agreement to continue receiving funds for local park improvements. Robick said the city previously received approximately $176,000 through the 2020–2025 agreement and that the money can only be used for park improvements in King County; most prior funds were expended on the interurban trail extension project.
Councilmember Whelan, who moved to authorize the mayor to execute the agreement, emphasized that the funding helps support the interurban trail and other local park needs. The motion was seconded and passed 6–0.
What it means: Authorization allows the mayor to sign the county agreement so Milton remains eligible for levy funds intended for park maintenance and improvements. The transcript indicates that most of the new funds are anticipated to be spent on the interurban trail extension; the council did not specify a new dollar-amount allocation for Milton under the 2026–2031 agreement during the public meeting.
