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Issued by the King County Housing Authority

Aug. 10, 2007

Court Order Prevents Port of Seattle from Demolishing Lora Lake Apartments

Superior Court Judge Deborah Fleck today granted a preliminary injunction restraining the Port of Seattle from demolishing the Lora Lake Apartments until a trial is held on the merits of the King County Housing Authority's condemnation lawsuit against the Port, which is scheduled for March 24, 2008. In making her ruling, Judge Fleck found that the Housing Authority has the power to condemn property not dedicated to public use. The Port of Seattle had declared the property surplus to the needs of Sea Tac Airport and had solicited proposals from private developers for the development of a industrial, commercial or retail facility. The King County Housing Authority has sought to maintain Lora Lake Apartments as low income affordable housing.

"I am delighted with Judge Fleck's ruling," commented Stephen Norman, Executive Director for the King County Housing Authority, "this buys the time needed to find a compromise that works for all the parties involved."

King County has strongly backed the Housing Authority's efforts to preserve the Lora Lake Apartments as affordable housing and has offered to purchase the apartment complex from the Port for approximately $18 million.

"This is a very positive development for affordable housing in the region," said King County Executive Ron Sims.  "This ruling gives us the time we need.  I am committed to finding a solution that benefits all parties."

 

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  Updated: Aug. 10, 2007