CB 121193 — Version 1 https://webapi.legistar.com/v1/seattle/Matters/16953/Texts/18298 CITY OF SEATTLE ORDINANCE __________________ COUNCIL BILL __________________ ..title AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the acquisition of certain real property rights by negotiation or eminent domain (condemnation) of two parcels of land (Properties) identified as King County Parcel Number 4265700090 and King County Parcel Number 4265700085, both located at South Director Street; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities or designee to execute all documents and take other necessary actions to complete both Properties' fee acquisition; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. ..body WHEREAS, the City, acting through and by Seattle Public Utilities, is planning and designing its Pump Station 4 Replacement Project (Project) to replace an existing pump station, which will help resolve current and future issues and intends to construct said Project in the vicinity of the intersection of South Director Street and 52nd Avenue South in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of Seattle; and WHEREAS, the Project has identified these parcels that meet the Project's needs, and has secured funding to complete the purchases; and WHEREAS, RCW 8.12.030, 35.67.020, and 35.92.020 authorize The City of Seattle to purchase or condemn property for utility or general municipal purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Public convenience and necessity require that real property interests generally shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to this ordinance, and such other property as may be necessary or convenient for the Pump Station 4 Replacement Project (Project) located in the City of Seattle, County of King, State of Washington; together with all rights, privileges, and other property interests pertaining to the real property interests, be acquired for utility and general municipal purposes through negotiations and us of eminent domain (condemnation), if necessary, in connection with the Project. Section 2. The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities or designee is authorized to: determine the portions and interests of the properties shown on Attachments 1 and 2 to this ordinance that are necessary or convenient for the Project, and any other property interests that may be necessary or convenient for the Project, negotiate and enter into written agreements for and acquire, after paying just compensation, the real property interests that are necessary or convenient for the Project; and accept and record deeds and other written instruments on behalf of the City by attaching to the instrument the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer's written acceptance and recording the deed or other written instrument. The acquisition costs, including purchase price and transaction costs, together with relocation benefits to the extent required by law, shall be paid from the funds appropriated, or to be appropriated, for such purposes in connection with the Project. Section 3. The City Attorney is authorized to commence and prosecute proceedings in the manner provided by law to condemn, take, damage, and appropriate in fee simple or other property interests determined by the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities or designee to be necessary or convenient to the Project; provided the lands, rights, and privileges, and other property are to be appropriated and taken only after just compensation has been made or paid into court for the owners in the manner provided by law; and to stipulate for the purpose of minimizing damages. Section 4. The real property interests referenced above include, but are not limited to deeds, easements, and temporary constructions easements that, when recorded, shall be placed under the jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities and designated for utility and general municipal purposes. Section 5. Any act consistent with the authority of this ordinance taken after its passage and prior to its effective date is ratified and confirmed. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Sections 1.04.020 and 1.04.070. Passed by the City Council the ________ day of _________________________, 2026, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this ________ day of _________________________, 2026. ____________________________________ President ____________ of the City Council Approved / returned unsigned / vetoed this ____day of _______________, 2026. ____________________________________ Katie B. Wilson, Mayor Filed by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2026. ____________________________________ Scheereen Dedman, City Clerk (Seal) Attachments: Attachment 1 - Legal Description of Properties Attachment 2 - Map of Properties Bryan Solemsaas SPU Pump Station 4 Property ORD D1a 2 Template last revised December 16, 2025 2 Version No. 1