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WA Rev Code § 67.38.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.020 - Definitions.

RCW 67.38.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, for the purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply:(1) "Cultural arts, stadium and convention district," or "district," means a quasi municipal corporation of the state of Washington created pursuant to this chapter.(2) "Component city" means an incorporated city within a public cultural arts, stadium and convention benefit area.(3) "City" means any city or town.(4) "City council" means the legislative body of any city.(5) "Municipality" means a port district, public school district or community college district.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.040 - Multicounty district—Creation.

RCW 67.38.040 Multicounty district—Creation.A joint hearing by the legislative authorities of two or more counties on the proposed creation of a cultural arts, stadium and convention district including areas within such counties may be held as provided herein:(1) The process to initiate such a hearing shall be identical with the process provided in RCW 67.38.030(1), except a resolution of all the legislative authorities of each county with territory proposed to be included shall be necessary.(2) No territory may be added to or deleted from such a proposed district, except by action of the county legislative authority of the county within whose boundaries the territory lies pursuant to the process provided in RCW 67.38.030.(3) The resolutions shall each contain identical provisions concerning the governing body, as delineated in RCW 67.38.050.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.050 - Governing body.

RCW 67.38.050 Governing body.The number of persons on the governing body of the district and how such persons shall be selected and replaced shall be included in the resolution of the county legislative authority providing for the submittal of the proposition to create the district to the voters. Members of the governing body may only consist of a combination of city councilmembers or mayors of the city or cities included within the district, members of the county legislative authority, the county executive of a county operating under a home rule charter, elected members of the governing bodies of municipalities located within the district, and members of the board of regents of a community college district. No governing body may consist of more than nine members. The resolution may also provide for additional, ex officio, nonvoting members consisting of elected officials or appointed officials from the counties, cities, or municipalities which are located all or partially within the boundaries of such a district and who [which] do not have elected or appointed officials sitting on the governing body.Any member of the governing body, or any ex officio member, who is not an elective official whose office is a full-time position may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses actually incurred in attending meetings or engaging in other district business as provided in RCW 42.24.090.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.060 - Comprehensive plan—Development—Elements.

RCW 67.38.060 Comprehensive plan—Development—Elements.The cultural arts, stadium and convention district, as authorized in this chapter, shall develop a comprehensive cultural arts, stadium and convention plan for the district. Such plan shall include, but not be limited to the following elements:(1) The levels of cultural arts, stadium and convention services that can be reasonably provided for various portions of the district.(2) The funding requirements, including local tax sources or federal funds, necessary to provide various levels of service within the district.(3) The impact of such a service on other cultural arts, stadium and convention systems operating within that county or adjacent counties.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.070 - Comprehensive plan—Review—Approval or disapproval—Resubmission.

RCW 67.38.070 Comprehensive plan—Review—Approval or disapproval—Resubmission.The comprehensive cultural arts, stadium and convention plan adopted by the district shall be reviewed by the *department of community, trade, and economic development to determine:(1) Whether the plan will enhance the progress of the state and provide for the general welfare of the population; and(2) Whether such plan is eligible for matching federal funds.After reviewing the comprehensive cultural arts, stadium and convention plan, the *department of community, trade, and economic development shall have sixty days in which to approve such plan and to certify to the state treasurer that such district shall be eligible to receive funds. To be approved a plan shall provide for coordinated cultural arts, stadium and convention planning, and be consistent with the public cultural arts, stadium and convention coordination criteria in a manner prescribed by chapter 35.60 RCW. In the event such comprehensive plan is disapproved and ruled ineligible to receive funds, the *department of community, trade, and economic development shall provide written notice to the district within thirty days as to the reasons for such plan's disapproval and such ineligibility. The district may resubmit such plan upon reconsideration and correction of such deficiencies cited in such notice of disapproval.[ 1995 c 399 § 167; 1985 c 6 § 22; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 7.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
WA Rev Code § 67.38.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.080 - Annexation election.

RCW 67.38.080 Annexation election.An election to authorize the annexation of contiguous territory to a cultural arts, stadium and convention district may be submitted to the voters of the area proposed to be annexed upon the passage of a resolution of the governing body of the district. Approval by simple majority vote shall authorize such annexation.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.090 - District as quasi municipal corporation—General powers.

RCW 67.38.090 District as quasi municipal corporation—General powers.A cultural arts, stadium and convention district is a quasi municipal corporation, an independent taxing "authority" within the meaning of Article VII, section 1, of the state Constitution, and a "taxing district" within the meaning of Article VII, section 2, of the state Constitution. A district shall constitute a body corporate and shall possess all the usual powers of a corporation for public purpose. In addition to the powers specifically granted by this chapter, a district shall have all powers which are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. A cultural arts, stadium and convention district may contract with the United States or any agency thereof, any state or agency thereof, any other cultural arts, stadium and convention district, any county, city, metropolitan municipal corporation, special district, or governmental agency, within or without the state, and any private person, firm or corporation for the purpose of receiving gifts or grants or securing loans or advances for preliminary planning and feasibility studies, or for the design, construction or renovation or operation of cultural arts, stadium and convention facilities. In addition, a district may contract with any governmental agency or with any private person, firm or corporation for the use by either contracting party of all or any part of the facilities, structures, lands, interests in lands, air rights over lands and rights-of-way of all kinds which are owned, leased or held by the other party and for the purpose of planning, constructing or operating any facility or performing any service which the cultural arts, stadium and convention district may be authorized to operate or perform, on such terms as may be agreed upon by the contracting parties. Before any contract for the lease or operation of any cultural arts, stadium and convention district facilities shall be let to any private person, firm or corporation, competitive bids shall be called upon such notice, bidder qualifications and bid conditions as the district shall determine.A district may sue and be sued in its corporate capacity in all courts and in all proceedings.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.100 - Additional powers.

RCW 67.38.100 Additional powers.The governing body of a cultural arts, stadium and convention district shall have the following powers in addition to the general powers granted by this chapter:(1) To prepare, adopt and carry out a general comprehensive plan for cultural arts, stadium and convention service which will best serve the residents of the district and to amend said plan from time to time to meet changed conditions and requirements.(2) To acquire by purchase, gift or grant and to lease, convey, construct, add to, improve, replace, repair, maintain, and operate cultural arts, stadium and convention facilities and properties within the district, including portable and mobile facilities and parking facilities and properties and such other facilities and properties as may be necessary for passenger and vehicular access to and from such facilities and properties, together with all lands, rights-of-way, property, equipment and accessories necessary for such systems and facilities. Cultural arts, stadium and convention facilities and properties which are presently owned by any component city, county or municipality may be acquired or used by the district only with the consent of the legislative authority, council or governing body of the component city, county or municipality owning such facilities. A component city, county or municipality is hereby authorized to convey or lease such facilities to a district or to contract for their joint use on such terms as may be fixed by agreement between the component city, county or municipality and the district, without submitting the matter to the voters of such component city, county or municipality.(3) To fix rates and charges for the use of such facilities.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.110 - Issuance of general obligation bonds—Maturity—Excess levies.

RCW 67.38.110 Issuance of general obligation bonds—Maturity—Excess levies.To carry out the purpose of this chapter, any cultural arts, stadium and convention district shall have the power to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, not to exceed an amount, together with any outstanding nonvoter approved general obligation indebtedness equal to three-eighths of one percent of the value of taxable property within such district, as the term "value of taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015. A cultural arts, stadium and convention district is additionally authorized to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, together with any outstanding general obligation indebtedness, not to exceed an amount equal to three-fourths of one percent of the value of the taxable property within the district, as the term "value of taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015, and to provide for the retirement thereof by excess levies when the voters approve a ballot proposition providing for both the bond issuance and imposition of such levies at a special election called for that purpose in the manner prescribed by section 6, Article VIII and section 2, Article VII of the Constitution and by RCW 84.52.056. Elections shall be held as provided in RCW 39.36.050. General obligation bonds may not be issued with maturities in excess of forty years. Such bonds shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.[ 1984 c 186 § 57; 1983 c 167 § 169; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 11.]NOTES:Purpose—1984 c 186: See note following RCW 39.46.110.Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.
WA Rev Code § 67.38.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.115 - Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.

RCW 67.38.115 Community revitalization financing—Public improvements.In addition to other authority that a cultural arts, stadium, and convention center district possesses, a cultural arts, stadium, and convention center district may provide any public improvement as defined under RCW 39.89.020, but this additional authority is limited to participating in the financing of the public improvements as provided under RCW 39.89.050.This section does not limit the authority of a cultural arts, stadium, and convention center district to otherwise participate in the public improvements if that authority exists elsewhere.[ 2001 c 212 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.120 - Revenue bonds—Issuance, sale, term, payment.

RCW 67.38.120 Revenue bonds—Issuance, sale, term, payment.(1) To carry out the purposes of this chapter, the cultural arts, stadium and convention district shall have the power to issue revenue bonds: PROVIDED, That the district governing body shall create or have created a special fund or funds for the sole purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the bonds of each such issue, into which fund or funds the governing body may obligate the district to pay such amounts of the gross revenue of all or any part of the facilities constructed, acquired, improved, repaired or replaced pursuant to this chapter, as the governing body shall determine: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the principal of and interest on such bonds shall be payable only out of such special fund or funds, and the owners of such bonds shall have a lien and charge against the gross revenue pledged to such fund. Such bonds may be in any form, including bearer bonds or registered bonds as provided in RCW 39.46.030.The governing body of a district shall have such further powers and duties in carrying out the purposes of this chapter as provided in RCW 67.28.160.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, such bonds may be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.[ 1983 c 167 § 170; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 12.]NOTES:Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.
WA Rev Code § 67.38.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.140 - Contribution of sums for limited purposes.

RCW 67.38.140 Contribution of sums for limited purposes.The county or counties and each component city included in the district collecting or planning to collect the hotel/motel tax under chapter 67.28 RCW may contribute such revenue in such manner as shall be agreed upon between them, consistent with this chapter and chapter 67.28 RCW.[ 1997 c 452 § 18; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 14.]NOTES:Intent—Severability—1997 c 452: See notes following RCW 67.28.080.Savings—1997 c 452: See note following RCW 67.28.181.
WA Rev Code § 67.38.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.150 - Treasurer and auditor—Bond—Duties—Funds—Depositaries.

RCW 67.38.150 Treasurer and auditor—Bond—Duties—Funds—Depositaries.Unless the cultural arts, stadium and convention district governing body, by resolution, designates some other person having experience in financial or fiscal matters as treasurer of the district, the treasurer of the county in which a cultural arts, stadium and convention district is located shall be ex officio treasurer of the district: PROVIDED, That in the case of a multicounty cultural arts, stadium and convention district, the county treasurer of the county with the greatest amount of area within the district shall be the ex officio treasurer of the district. The district may, and if the treasurer is not a county treasurer shall, require a bond for such treasurer with a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Washington, in an amount and under the terms and conditions as agreed to by the district, by resolution, in such amount from time to time which will protect the authority against loss. The premium on any such bond shall be paid by the authority.All district funds shall be paid to the treasurer and shall be disbursed by the treasurer only on warrants issued by an auditor appointed by the district, upon orders or vouchers approved by the governing body. The treasurer shall establish a "cultural arts, stadium and convention fund," into which shall be paid district funds as provided in RCW 67.38.140 and the treasurer shall maintain such special funds as may be created by the governing body into which said treasurer shall place all moneys as the governing body may, by resolution, direct.If the treasurer of the district is a treasurer of the county, all district funds shall be deposited with the county depositary under the same restrictions, contracts, and security as provided for county depositaries; the county auditor of such county shall keep the records of the receipts and disbursements, and shall draw, and such county treasurer shall honor and pay all warrants, which shall be approved before issuance and payment as directed by the district.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 67.38.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.38 - Cultural Arts, Stadium and Convention Districts.|67.38.160 - Dissolution and liquidation.

RCW 67.38.160 Dissolution and liquidation.A cultural arts, stadium and convention district established in accordance with this chapter shall be dissolved and its affairs liquidated by either of the following methods:(1) When so directed by a majority of persons in the district voting on such question. An election placing such question before the voters may be called in the following manner:(a) By resolution of the cultural arts, stadium and convention district governing authority;(b) By resolution of the county legislative body or bodies with the concurrence therein by resolution of the city council of a component city; or(c) By petition calling for such election signed by at least ten percent of the qualified voters residing within the district filed with the auditor of the county wherein the largest portion of the district is located. The auditor shall examine the same and certify to the sufficiency of the signatures thereon: PROVIDED, That to be validated, signatures must have been collected within a ninety-day period as designated by the petition sponsors.With dissolution of the district, any outstanding obligations and bonded indebtedness of the district shall be satisfied or allocated by mutual agreement to the county or counties and component cities of the cultural arts, stadium and convention district.(2) By submission of a petition signed by at least two-thirds of the legislative bodies who have representatives on the district governing body for an order of dissolution to the superior court of a county of the district. All of the signatures must have been collected within one hundred twenty days of the date of submission to the court. The procedures for dissolution provided in RCW 53.48.030 through 53.48.120 shall apply, except that the balance of any assets, after payment of all costs and expenses, shall be divided among the county or counties and component cities of the district on a per capita basis. Any duties to be performed by a county official pursuant to RCW 53.48.030 through 53.48.120 shall be performed by the relevant official of the county in which the petition for dissolution is filed.[ 1999 c 254 § 1; 1982 1st ex.s. c 22 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 67.42.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 67 - Sports and Recreation—Convention Facilities|Chapter 67.42 - Amusement Rides.|67.42.010 - Definitions.

RCW 67.42.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Amusement structure" means electrical or mechanical devices or combinations of devices operated for revenue and to provide amusement or entertainment to viewers or audiences at carnivals, fairs, or amusement parks. "Amusement structure" also means a bungee jumping device regardless of where located. "Amusement structure" does not include games in which a member of the public must perform an act, nor concessions at which customers may make purchases.(2) "Amusement ride" means any vehicle, boat, bungee jumping device, or other mechanical device moving upon or within a structure, along cables or rails, through the air by centrifugal force or otherwise, or across water, that is used to convey one or more individuals for amusement, entertainment, diversion, or recreation. "Amusement ride" includes, but is not limited to, devices commonly known as skyrides, ferris wheels, carousels, parachute towers, tunnels of love, bungee jumping devices, and roller coasters. "Amusement ride" does not include: (a) Conveyances for persons in recreational winter sports activities such as ski lifts, ski tows, j-bars, t-bars, and similar devices subject to regulation under *chapter 70.88 RCW; (b) any single-passenger coin-operated ride that is manually, mechanically, or electrically operated and customarily placed in a public location and that does not normally require the supervision or services of an operator; (c) nonmechanized playground equipment, including but not limited to, swings, seesaws, stationary spring-mounted animal features, rider-propelled merry-go-rounds, climbers, slides, trampolines, and physical fitness devices; or (d) water slides.(3) "Department" means the department of labor and industries.(4) "Insurance policy" means an insurance policy written by an insurer authorized to do business in this state under Title 48 RCW.[ 1993 c 203 § 2; 1985 c 262 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: Chapter 70.88 RCW was recodified as chapter 79A.40 RCW pursuant to 1999 c 249 § 1601.Findings—Intent—1993 c 203: "(1) The legislature finds that:Bungee jumping is growing in popularity as a new source of entertainment for the citizens of this state;Individuals have suffered serious injuries in states where the regulation of this activity was minimal or nonexistent; andThe potential for harm to individuals participating in this activity likely increases in the absence of state regulation of these activities.(2) It is the intent of the legislature to require bungee jumping operations to be regulated by the state to the extent necessary to protect the health and safety of individuals participating in this activity." [ 1993 c 203 § 1.]