A RESOLUTION declaring The City of Seattle’s intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the Seattle Transportation Benefit District by The City of Seattle.
The report the full council agenda item one Resolution 31663 declaring the City Ucl's intent to conduct a public hearing concerning the assumptions of the rates, powers, functions and obligations of the Seattle Transportation Benefit District by the City of Seattle. Introduced May 2nd, 2016. Councilmember O'Brien. Council president. Barely, barely. Surprise here. I'm sorry. That's on me. So great job during briefing this morning. Thanks. So this is a resolution that will set a hearing date for a public hearing. It'll be on June 7th in the Sustainability Transportation Committee. As I mentioned in the briefing this morning, it's a hearing that's required if we are to move forward on legislation that would consolidate the functions of the Seattle Transportation Benefit District, which is somewhat separate entity into the work we do as the council. As I mentioned before, central staff has convinced me that there's a lot of benefits to doing this, and I haven't heard of any downsides. But I want to make sure folks know that part of this process will be to have a public hearing and the rest of the process in case other people, colleagues or the public have concerns about it. And we will be sure to address those before we make any final decision to move forward. Thank you. Councilmember O'Brien, are there any further questions or comments? Councilmember Herbold Oh. No, no, no, no. Just for clarification, purpose, are you saying that the Transportation Benefit District will no longer meet as a separate entity? That's correct. On the future legislation. Correct. This is just setting a public hearing date. But if if it goes as planned, the work that the transportation benefit district will become the work of the city council. Thank you. Okay. I move to adopt resolution 31663. Those in favor of adopting the resolution vote i. I. Those oppose vote no. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted and the chair will sign it. Report of the Affordable Housing Neighborhoods and Finance Committee and Councilmember Herbert, I'll put you on notice after it's read. I don't want to catching one blindsided again. Go ahead, please. In fact, why don't you read item to through for.