Mr. Husseman noted that not all special purpose districts worked as closely with the neighboring cities and counties. Mr. Spear said various enforcement mechanisms are probably necessary to assure that that special purpose districts meet their obligations and provide appropriate levels of service. The Chair asked whether there should be a requirement that sewer and water districts be required to plan in a manner consistent with local governments. Mr. Spear said that he would favor a provision requiring approval by the land use authority over any connections. Ms. Snyder noted that King County requires all special purpose districts to conform to its comprehensive plan.
Enforcement is achieved through the county's franchising process.
Mayor Hansen asked how much participation the district had during the development of the King County Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Spear said that at the time the county just told the district what type of development it was expecting to allow. Now, the county involves the districts in discussions to determine whether the districts can provide the service. Ms. Snyder noted that the original plan had included large portions of district boundaries in the rural area. Working with the county, the boundaries between the urban growth area and the district were made more consistent.