What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed amending the 2025 Budget and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Specifically, it sought to reallocate appropriations across various city departments and budget control levels.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance amends the 2025 Adopted Budget and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program to address unforeseen costs. Specifically, it increases appropriations to various city departments by a total of $8,066,027 to cover expenses that were not initially accounted for. By providing this retroactive budget authority, the bill allows the city to finalize its accounting process for the year and cover spending that exceeded previous budget limits.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed amending the 2026 Budget and the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Specifically, it sought to reallocate appropriations across various city departments, budget control levels, and funds.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance amends the 2026 Budget to re-appropriate approximately $138 million in unexpended non-capital funds from the 2025 budget. By continuing these funds, the bill prevents them from lapsing at the end of the fiscal year, allowing the city to complete initiatives and projects that were not fully utilized. The legislation redistributes these funds across various city departments and budget control levels to cover necessary costs and expenses.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed authorizing Seattle City Light to enter into a five-year agreement with Washington State Ferries to build system improvements for the electrification of Pier 48 and the Seattle Terminal (Colman Dock). Additionally, it authorized the negotiation and execution of a subsequent operations agreement to manage the project.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes Seattle City Light to enter into a five-year agreement with Washington State Ferries to implement the Seattle Terminal (Colman Dock) Electrification Project. The project involves constructing system improvements and installing submersible cables from Pier 48 to provide 30 megawatts of power for hybrid-electric ferry charging. This initiative supports Washington State Ferries' broader goal of transitioning to an emissions-free fleet by 2050. Additionally, the bill allows for the negotiation and execution of a subsequent operations agreement to manage the new electrical services.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed authorizing the Mayor to enter into an amendment to an interlocal agreement with King County regarding the Conservation Futures Levy. Specifically, it sought to allow the City of Seattle to deposit levy proceeds from 2025 reallocations and 2026 allocations into the city's Park and Recreation Fund for open space acquisition projects.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Mayor or their designee to enter into Amendment 6 of an interlocal agreement with King County to secure funding for open space acquisition projects. It allows the City of Seattle to receive and deposit up to $7,248,000 from the 2025 and 2026 King County Conservation Futures Levy allocations into the City's Park and Recreation Fund. These funds are specifically designated for the purchase of open space and natural resource lands within the city.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to identify and acquire real property in West Seattle to permanently preserve and expand the Delridge Native Forest. It granted blanket authority for future acquisitions, specifically including land that may be impacted by the West Seattle Link Extension. Additionally, it authorized the execution of all necessary purchase and sale agreements as funding became available.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to identify, negotiate, and acquire real property and property rights in West Seattle's Delridge neighborhood. The primary goal is the permanent preservation and expansion of the Delridge Native Forest to support ecological integrity and climate resilience. Notably, the bill grants "blanket authority" for future acquisitions, including land related to Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension to offset necessary greenspace conversions. Finally, it empowers the Superintendent to execute the necessary purchase and sale agreements as funding becomes available.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims and electronic financial transactions for the week of June 8 through June 12, 2026. Specifically, it authorized payments totaling over $92 million via mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transfers.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay approximately $92 million in financial obligations for the week of June 8, 2026, through June 12, 2026. The total includes $23.1 million in mechanical warrants, $26,817.10 in e-payables, and $68.8 million in electronic financial transactions. This legislation is required by state law (RCW 42.24.180) to ensure that payroll and bill expenses are paid in accordance with the city's adopted budget.

What Was Originally Proposed

The bill proposed authorizing the General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. The purpose of this agreement was to secure recycling processing services for the City of Seattle.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to enter into a contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. for recycling processing services. This new agreement is intended to replace the city's existing contract with Rabanco, Ltd., which is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2027. The selection of Waste Management follows a Request for Proposals process initiated by SPU on April 1, 2025.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay specific claims and expenses incurred during the week of June 1 through June 5, 2026. Additionally, it sought to formally ratify and confirm certain prior official acts.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of funds to pay various city claims, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions for the week of June 1 through June 5, 2026. Specifically, it allocates approximately $132.2 million for general claims and electronic transactions, as well as $73.5 million for gross payroll expenses. The bill ensures these payments are consistent with the current amended budget and ratifies related prior acts.

What Changed From The Original

Data Center Expansion Allowed

The amendment establishes a moratorium on new data centers in Seattle, but allows existing data centers to expand their capacity by up to 20 Megavolt-Amperes (MVA) without being subject to the moratorium. This exemption enables existing facilities to grow and support the data needs of local businesses, government entities, and institutions. The amendment requires that the existing facility be operating on the effective date of the ordinance and meet the definition of a data center to be eligible for the exemption.

Adds Sustainability Office to Data Center Workplan

The amendment establishes the Office of Sustainability and Environment as the lead agency overseeing a workplan to analyze the impacts of data centers in Seattle. It requires the Office of Sustainability and Environment to develop a framework for voluntary data center community benefits agreements by February 1, 2027, in consultation with various stakeholders. This framework may include voluntary commitments or be incorporated into land use permitting requirements, aiming to address economic and environmental concerns related to data centers.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed establishing a formal legal definition for data centers and implementing an immediate moratorium on all new applications for their establishment, expansion, or change of use. It also outlined a work plan to address these land use and zoning issues and declared an emergency to make the changes effective immediately.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance establishes a formal definition for data centers and imposes a one-year moratorium on the filing, processing, and approval of applications for their establishment, expansion, or change of use. The measure is designed to prevent potential adverse impacts on Seattle's land use, environment, and utility infrastructure, specifically regarding energy and water reliability. During this period, the City Council has directed various city departments to execute a work plan to analyze the economic and environmental effects of data centers and develop mitigating regulations.

What Changed From The Original

Seattle Affordable Housing Expansion

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What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed extending a previously approved contract rezone for a property located at 5201 Rainier Avenue South. Additionally, it sought to accept an amended Property Use and Development Agreement submitted by the applicants, Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance extends the term of a contract rezone for the property located at 5201 Rainier Avenue South by two years. It also accepts an amended Property Use and Development Agreement (PUDA) that updates specific conditions and covenants for the site's future development. These extensions are intended to allow the developers, Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, to complete the project following delays caused by the pandemic and macroeconomic conditions.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay specific claims incurred during the week of May 25, 2026, through May 29, 2026. Additionally, it sought to authorize those payments and formally ratify previous related actions.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay various claims and expenditures incurred during the week of May 25, 2026, through May 29, 2026. The total approved amount is $143,780,884.29, which covers payroll expenses, bills, and other financial obligations. These payments are distributed across electronic financial transactions (EFT), mechanical warrants, and e-payables. The legislation ensures these expenditures remain consistent with the city's current amended budget.

What Changed From The Original

Stormwater Code Technical Corrections

The amendment establishes definitions for terms such as "aquatic life use" and "native vegetation" in the Seattle Municipal Code, and requires specific language and formatting changes to be made to the code. It also clarifies the definition of "new hard surface" to include the creation or conversion of hard surfaces, such as paving over vegetation or upgrading existing surfaces. Additionally, the amendment provides examples of what constitutes a "new hard surface" to help guide interpretation and application of the code.

Stormwater Code Update Amendment

The amendment establishes the City's intent to continue advocating for the prohibition of harmful chemicals, such as 6PPD, in tire sales statewide. It requires the City to collaborate with researchers on the role of trees in stormwater management and to consider the best available science, effective techniques, and climate resilience in future Stormwater Code updates. The amendment also sets a framework for the City to incorporate effective stormwater management techniques from other jurisdictions into its environmental protections.

Stormwater Code Update Amendment

The amendment establishes additional recitals that highlight the City's advocacy and intent for future updates to the Stormwater Code. It requires the inclusion of language that outlines the City's goals and priorities for stormwater management, providing a framework for future code updates. This addition aims to ensure the City's stormwater policies align with its advocacy efforts and intentions.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed updating the 2026 Stormwater Code to strengthen treatment and infiltration standards for development, roadways, utilities, and maintenance. Its primary goal was to ensure the City remains compliant with the State Department of Ecology's 2024-2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit. Additionally, the bill sought to clarify review thresholds and vesting requirements across several chapters of the Seattle Municipal Code.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance updates the 2026 Stormwater Code to strengthen treatment and infiltration standards for development, roadways, utilities, and maintenance activities. Its primary purpose is to ensure the City of Seattle remains in compliance with the 2024-2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology. Additionally, the bill clarifies vesting and review thresholds while amending several chapters of the Seattle Municipal Code to better protect local water bodies from urban runoff and pollutants.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed rezoning specific areas across several Seattle neighborhoods to increase the overall housing supply and support multi-purpose redevelopment. It aimed to remove regulatory barriers for sustainable construction methods—such as mass timber and modular building—and simplify the conversion of commercial spaces into residential housing. Additionally, the bill sought to provide incentives for developing community-serving uses alongside new housing projects.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance seeks to increase Seattle's housing supply and affordability by rezoning specific areas in the University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown. It modifies development standards to remove regulatory barriers for modular, mass timber, and passive house construction, while making it easier to convert commercial spaces into housing. Additionally, the bill introduces height limit increases in eligible residential areas and provides incentives for the development of community-serving and multi-purpose uses.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed that Seattle City Light accept several parcels of land across King and Skagit counties for the purpose of protecting salmonid habitats. It further proposed declaring these lands surplus to the city's utility needs so they could be transferred to the State of Washington for salmon recovery and conservation.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes Seattle City Light to accept several property deeds in King and Skagit Counties specifically for the purpose of protecting salmonid habitats. It ratifies the use of Salmon Recovery Funding Board grants to acquire these lands and places the properties under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department. Additionally, the bill declares certain property rights as surplus and ratifies the transfer of "Deeds of Right" for several of these properties to the State of Washington for ongoing salmon recovery and conservation.

What Was Originally Proposed

The bill proposed authorizing the General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light to grant an easement to Puget Sound Energy over a portion of city-owned property. In exchange for this access, the city would accept payment equal to the fair market value of the easement.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive easement to Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for a portion of city-owned property in Bellevue, Washington. The easement, covering approximately 900 square feet of Parcel 0924059143, allows PSE to install, construct, and maintain underground gas transmission and distribution facilities to power a generator. In exchange for this access, the City of Seattle will accept payment based on the fair market value of the easement.

What Was Originally Proposed

The bill proposed authorizing the General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light to grant an easement to King County over a portion of city-owned property. In exchange for this access, the city would accept payment equal to the fair market value of the easement.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Seattle City Light Department to grant a 65-square-foot easement to King County on a property located near 68th Ave S in unincorporated King County. The easement allows the county to install and maintain ADA-compliant curb ramps and sidewalk improvements as part of a roadway project. In exchange for this access, the City of Seattle will accept payment for the fair market value of the easement.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the classification of a specific property located at 4807 SW 54th Street under the King County Public Benefit Rating System. If approved, this designation would allow the property to qualify for current use taxation, which typically reduces property taxes for land used for public benefit.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance approves an application for "current use" taxation for a 0.13-acre property located at 4807 SW 54th Street, known as Beyer's Bulldog Garden. By classifying the land under the King County Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS), the property will be taxed based on its actual use as a community garden rather than its "highest and best use" market value. This tax incentive is designed to encourage the nonprofit organization GROW, Inc. to maintain the site as a public open space.

What Was Originally Proposed

The bill originally proposed authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with The Madison Park Cooperative Preschool. This agreement would allow the preschool to operate and manage the Madison Beach Park Bathhouse.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with the Madison Park Cooperative Preschool (MPCP). Under this agreement, MPCP will operate and manage the City-owned Madison Beach Park Bathhouse to provide early childhood education and community programming. This legislation continues a long-standing partnership between the City and the preschool, which was the sole respondent to a recent Letter of Interest for the facility's use.

What Was Originally Proposed

The bill proposed authorizing the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool. This agreement would allow the preschool to operate and manage the Victory Heights Shelterhouse located at 1747 NE 106th Street.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the Superintendent of Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into a ten-year contract with Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool (VHCP). Under this agreement, the nonprofit organization will operate and manage the city-owned Victory Heights Shelterhouse located at 1747 NE 106th Street. The contract, valued at $280,800, allows VHCP to continue providing early childhood education programs and community events at the facility.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay specific claims and bills incurred during the week of May 11, 2026, through May 15, 2026. Additionally, it sought to ratify and confirm certain prior official acts.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the City of Seattle to pay outstanding claims and payroll expenses for the week of May 11, 2026, through May 15, 2026. In accordance with state law, the bill appropriates a total of approximately $82 million to cover mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions. These payments are approved based on the remaining appropriations available in the city's current amended budget.

What Was Originally Proposed

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay specific claims incurred during the week of May 18, 2026, through May 22, 2026. Additionally, it sought to authorize those payments and formally ratify previous related actions.

What The Final Text Does

This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and payment of funds for city claims and payroll for the week of May 18, 2026, through May 22, 2026. It approves a total of $161,313,377.66, which includes specific allocations for general claims, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions. Additionally, the bill allocates $74,022,397.36 specifically for gross payroll expenses ending May 19, 2026.

What Changed From The Original

Public Safety Plan Requirements for Large Transitional Encampments

This amendment requires city-funded transitional encampments with more than 100 occupants to develop a comprehensive public safety plan that includes a Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment and strict protocols for reporting critical incidents and 911 data to the Mayor’s Office. Additionally, it establishes a Community Advisory Committee to provide oversight and advise on the implementation of these safety plans to address neighborhood concerns.

Require Good Neighbor Agreements for Transitional Encampments

This amendment requires city-funded transitional encampments with more than 100 occupants to establish a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) that defines physical boundaries and operator responsibilities. The GNA must mandate specific public safety and communication protocols, including a 72-hour response time for community concerns, a commitment to report crimes to the Seattle Police Department, and the publication of behavioral standards for residents.

Require Good Neighbor Agreements for transitional encampments

This amendment requires city-funded transitional encampments with more than 100 occupants to enter into a Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA) upon establishment or expansion. The GNA must establish clear physical boundaries and mandate specific communication and safety protocols, including a designated point of contact for community concerns and a commitment to attend regular neighborhood meetings. Additionally, the agreement must define the operator's responsibilities and set behavioral standards for encampment residents and guests.

Staffing Minimums for Large Transitional Encampments

This amendment establishes mandatory staffing minimums for city-funded transitional encampments that are newly created or expanded to house more than 100 occupants. It requires these operators to maintain at least two staff members on-site 24 hours a day for every day the encampment is in operation.

Case Management Ratios for Large Transitional Encampments

This amendment establishes a staffing goal for city-funded operators of new or expanded transitional encampments with more than 100 occupants. It requires these operators to strive toward providing intensive case management, specifically encouraging a ratio of at least one case manager for every 15 occupants with high-acuity needs.

Dividing Large Transitional Encampments into Smaller Neighborhoods

This amendment requires operators of city-funded transitional encampments with over 100 units to divide the site into self-contained neighborhoods with controlled access. Each neighborhood is generally limited to 50 micro-modular structures or vehicles, though the Human Services Department Director may increase this limit to 60 based on specific site characteristics.

Authority to Negotiate Operating Requirements for Transitional Encampments

This amendment requires city-funded transitional encampments with over 100 occupants to implement a comprehensive public safety plan, maintain 24-hour on-site staffing, and enter into a Good Neighbor Agreement with the community. It establishes mandates for crime prevention assessments, detailed incident reporting to the Mayor's Office, and the provision of intensive case management for high-acuity residents. Additionally, it grants the City authority to negotiate further operating requirements for encampments located near schools or existing transitional sites.

Overnight Security Requirement for Large Transitional Encampments

This amendment requires city-funded transitional encampments with more than 100 occupants to provide a comprehensive public safety plan, enter into a Good Neighbor Agreement with the community, and maintain two staff members on-site 24 hours a day. Additionally, operators must conduct environmental design assessments for crime prevention, report critical safety incidents to the Mayor’s Office, and strive to provide intensive case management for high-acuity residents.

Require Neighborhood Divisions for Large Transitional Encampments

This amendment requires city-funded transitional encampments with over 100 units to be organized into smaller neighborhoods of generally no more than 50 shelter units. Operators of these larger sites must implement a comprehensive public safety plan, maintain 24-hour on-site staffing, and enter into a Good Neighbor Agreement to establish behavioral standards and community communication protocols. Additionally, operators are encouraged to provide intensive case management for high-acuity residents to support their transition.

Shelter Permit and Staffing Requirements Amendments

This legislation establishes new operational mandates for shelters, including the requirement of a Public Safety Plan to obtain a permit and the execution of Good Neighbor Agreements. Additionally, it mandates specific staffing minimums and case management ratios to ensure standardized levels of oversight and support.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 4/5

This ordinance proposed adopting interim land use and zoning provisions to increase the capacity of transitional encampments. It sought to achieve this by amending specific sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to expand where and how these encampments could be established.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 3/5
Faithfulness: 3/5

This ordinance seeks to address the homelessness crisis by expanding the capacity of transitional encampments, such as tiny house villages and microshelters. It proposes increasing the citywide census limit for these sites from 100 people to 150, with the possibility of one site hosting up to 250 people. By amending the Seattle Municipal Code, the bill aims to utilize public land more efficiently to provide rapid, temporary shelter for the growing unsheltered population.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed imposing historic preservation controls on the Woodin House, a site designated as a landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Board. Additionally, it sought to officially add the property to the Table of Historical Landmarks within the Seattle Municipal Code.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 3/5

This ordinance officially designates the Woodin House, located at 5801 Corson Avenue S in Georgetown, as a Seattle historic landmark. By adding the property to the Table of Historical Landmarks in the Seattle Municipal Code, the bill imposes preservation controls to protect the site's architectural and historical significance. This action follows the approval and nomination of the property by the Landmarks Preservation Board in late 2024.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed authorizing the General Manager of Seattle Public Utilities to sign an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the King County Flood Control Zone District. The agreement specifically concerns the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 4/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance authorizes the General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to execute and amend an interlocal agreement with the King County Flood Control Zone District. The agreement supports the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program, which was created to address repetitive flooding in the South Park neighborhood. Specifically, the legislation allows SPU to secure additional funding and acquire equipment to enhance flood preparedness and response efforts.

What Was Originally ProposedCompleteness: 5/5
Faithfulness: 5/5

This ordinance proposed the appropriation of funds to pay specific claims and expenses incurred during the week of May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026. Additionally, it sought to formally ratify and confirm certain prior official acts.

What The Final Text DoesCompleteness: 2/5
Faithfulness: 2/5

This ordinance appropriates $130,293,970.50 to pay various city claims and payroll expenses for the week of May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026. The funds cover a combination of mechanical warrants, e-payables, and electronic financial transactions for city departments. Additionally, it specifically allocates over $76 million to the City General Salary Fund to cover gross payrolls ending May 5, 2026.