Ordinance 4100ORDINANCE NO. 4100
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER 3.XX MARSH
RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION FUND, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds is fortunate in its combination of both natural beauty
and the willingness of its citizens to voluntarily participate in the funding of environmental
protection and natural open space projects which enhances the City's quality of life and its park
system; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Marsh is of considerable pride to the community and is an
ecologically unique saltwater marsh, hydrologically connected to the uplands and Puget Sound;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan's System
Concept, Goals, and Objectives supports preservation and restoration of the Edmonds Marsh; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Marsh is part of the City's Shoreline Master Program and will benefit
from resources provided by the Capital Improvement Plan and is an important area for studies to
address the impacts of climate change and sea level rise and therefore should be considered a high
priority; and
WHEREAS, according to the Shoreline Master Program and Critical Area Ordinance,
the City shall work to maintain environmentally sensitive and critical areas for present and future
generations; and
WHEREAS, the Shoreline Master Program identifies the Edmonds Marsh and its
surrounding areas as a relatively undisturbed area that should be preserved for many reasons such
as its educational and scientific value as well as, its role in stormwater management; and
WHEREAS, from 2011-2016 the City of Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department
prepared feasibility studies and concept designs for the Daylighting of Willow Creek which would
assist in restoring the Edmonds Marsh; and
WHEREAS, both federal and state grant funds have been received for these studies and
designs and it was determined that salmon habitat would be restored to Willow Creek once
daylighting occurs; and
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WHEREAS, in 2016, the City of Edmonds' Parks and Recreation Department completed
the Master Plan of Marina Beach Park to allow for the Daylighting of Willow Creek which was
approved by City Council; and
WHEREAS, in 2012 the City of Edmonds City Council set aside $200,000 showing a
dedication to this unique environmental asset, and in 2017, an additional $100,000 was set aside
to incentivizes citizens to assist in funding this marine sanctuary which will generate community
economic activity, as well as long range environmental benefits; and
WHEREAS, City planning for many projects and funding of City services places
limitation on revenue projections and creates pressure for the funding of the Daylighting of Willow
Creek and restoration of the Edmonds Marsh; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has an interest in creating a method which would allow
for citizens to donate dollars as tax deductible contributions to the restoration and preservation of
the Edmonds Marsh and the Daylighting of Willow Creek.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Edmonds City Code is hereby amended by the creation of a new Chapter
3.XX Marsh Preservation Fund to read as follows:
3.XX Marsh Restoration and Preservation Fund
The Administrative Services Director is hereby authorized to create and number a new
fund to be known as the Edmonds Marsh Restoration and Preservation Fund for the
purpose of holding city -provided funds and receiving donations from the citizens for, or
in aid of, the cost of operating, and restoring the Edmonds Marsh, including the
daylighting of Willow Creek. This fund is created and shall be maintained until the end
of Daylighting of Willow Creek project and that such donations shall be fully tax
deductible and in accordance with the laws of the United States and the regulations of
the Internal Revenue Service.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
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MAYOR, DAVE EARLING
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
CLERK, SC PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: March 2, 2018
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: March 6, 2018
PUBLISHED: March 11, 2018
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 16, 2018
ORDINANCE NO.: 4100
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4100
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 61h day of March, 2018, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance
No. 4096. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER
3.XX MARSH RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION FUND, AND FIXING
A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 7th day of March, 2018.
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C CLERK, SCO ASSEY
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On the 6th day o1 March 20,8. Iho City Caunoll01 the City of
Edmonds, paesod the loliowing Ordinances, tho summaries of the
content of said ordinances consialing of Ultas are provided as
follows:
ORDINANCE N0.4099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTONI AMENDING SECTION 3.20.080.ECC
ENTITLED "MONTHLY PAYMENT OF TAX" TO CHANGE
THE DATE BY WHICH CERTAIN OCCUPATION TAXES ARE
DUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
ORDINANCE NO.4100
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE
TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER 3.XX MARSH
RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION FUND, AND FIXING
ATIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
The lull text of these Ordinances will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 711h day of March, 2010.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
ublished: March 11, 2018. EDH79944T-