Lower Taylor Creek Restoration Project Property Acquisition Seattle City Council - Seattle Public Utilities and Neighborhoods Committee June 9, 2015

Project Benefits Improve creek habitat and fish passage Replace public culvert under Rainier Ave. S. Address localized flooding Reduce sediment deposition Increase public open space

Project Update Preliminary design phase Identify proposed project, fall 2015 Complete preliminary design, early 2016 Future project schedule (SEPA, design, and construction) depends on available funding

Proposed Property Acquisition Apartment Property Rainier Ave S.

Benefits of Purchasing Apartment Property Increases design flexibility Lower maintenance costs Reduced construction costs Reduced impact to Lakeridge Park Improved habitat value

Property Acquisition Listed for sale in October, 2014 Negotiated Price: $545,000 Ordinance would authorize acquisition by negotiation

Community Input Opportunities 2013: Public Access Options Analysis Spring 2013 Project folio Survey mailer Survey summary - public comments received Summer 2013 Preliminary Evaluation Open house Neighborhood drop-in session Early fall 2013 Review and comment on public access report Late 2014: Project on hold 2015: Preliminary Design Spring 2015 Meeting with project neighbors Neighborhood open house