The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to place a six-year, $145 million Parks and Green Spaces Levy on November's ballot.

The Council voted in favor of a levy package that would fund acquiring parks and green belts; developing playgrounds, athletic fields, trails, and skate parks; creating new green space; funding environmental projects like forest and stream restoration, shoreline access, and community food gardens.

"This levy will fund parks and playgrounds in neighborhoods across the city. Now it's up to the people to vote on these investments ... ," said Council member Tom Rasmussen, chair of the Parks Committee.

Council President Richard Conlin said, "Parks are the affordable place to reconnect with nature and renew our spirits. As more families and people come to Seattle, we must be leaders in ensuring that we have places to breathe and communities that are livable."

Council member Nick Licata said the levy would create resources that would serve a wide variety of Seattle residents and visitors.

"This levy gives all those users and others an opportunity to express their political will," he said.

The Parks and Green Spaces Levy will appear on the Nov. 4, 2008 and requires a simple majority to pass.