King County Capital Improvement ProgramConsistent with the King County Strategic Plan, the King County Capital program develops the infrastructure necessary to support service delivery to King County residents. The twelve capital programs described below have designated revenue sources and service areas. Solid Waste Division: Constructs and maintains the waste transfer and disposal systems necessary to meet service demand. These projects are funded using a rate per ton revenue source | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Wastewater Treatment Division: Provides sufficient wastewater pipeline conveyance and treatment facilities to meet long-term demand in an environmentally conscious manner. The capital projects are funded using long-term debt supported by usage rates. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Parks and Recreation Division: The capital program supports the acquisition, construction and maintenance of regional and rural parks, trails and recreational facilities. The program is supported by the Real Estate Excise Tax and the Parks levy. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Open Space: The permanent protection of important habitat, forest, agricultural, scenic and ecological lands is achieved through the acquisition of property and property rights. The Conservation Futures Tax and grants represents financial backing for this program. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Water and Land Resources Division: In response to hazards posed by stormwater, surface water, and pollution the program’s two primary goals address 1.) the protection of public safety and property, and 2.) the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. Surface Water Management fees and grants provide the majority of capital program financial resources. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Office of Resource Management: The capital program ensures the provision of technology software and equipment to support the goals of customer service, efficiency, accountability and risk management. King County agencies involved are Public Health, General Government and Law, Safety and Justice. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE |. King County Contracts with Special Districts: On a reimbursement contract basis for the Flood District and the Ferry District, the Marine Division of the King County Department of Transportation and the Water and Land Division provide the infrastructure necessary to address the special district goals. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Road Services: Constructs and maintains roads and bridges outside of City limits in King County. Unincorporated area property taxes and gas taxes are the primary revenue sources. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Transit: Provides buses and facilities such as park and rides and bus shelters for King County bus service. Voter approved sales tax and federal grants are the primary revenue sources. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Airport: The King County International Airport (aka Boeing Field) has a capital program to maintain runways and facilities. Federal Aviation Administration grants are the primary revenue source.| BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | Facilities Management Division: Constructs and maintains buildings for the Public Health, General Government, Elections and Law, Safety and Justice agencies. These projects are funded with property tax revenue. | BUDGET | PERFORMANCE MEASURE | ASSET MAJOR MAINTENANCE |
For more information, please contact: Sid Bender, Capital Improvement Program Manager Performance, Strategy and Budget Phone: (206) 263-9681 Email: Sid.bender@kingcounty.gov
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