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WA Rev Code § 85.05.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.170 - Tax to pay cost on dismissal.

RCW 85.05.170 Tax to pay cost on dismissal.In the event of the dismissal of said proceedings and the rendition of judgment against said district, as hereinbefore provided, said diking commissioners shall levy a tax upon all of the real estate within said district, taking as a basis the last equalized assessment of said real estate for state and county purposes, sufficient to pay said judgment, and the cost of levying said tax, and shall cause said tax roll to be filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court in which such judgment was rendered. If said tax is not paid within sixty days after the filing of said tax roll, the court shall, upon the application of any party interested, direct said real estate to be sold in payment of said tax, said sale to be made in the same manner and by the same officer, as is or may be provided by law for the sale of real estate for taxes for general purposes; and the same rate of redemption shall exist as in the sale of real estate for the payment of taxes for general purposes.[ 1895 c 117 § 17; RRS § 4266. Formerly RCW 85.04.075, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.180 - Construction—Contractors—Performance bonds.

RCW 85.05.180 Construction—Contractors—Performance bonds.After the filing of said certificate said commissioners of such diking district shall proceed at once in the construction of said improvements, and in carrying on said construction or any extension thereof they shall have full charge and management thereof, and shall have the power to employ such assistance as they may deem necessary, and purchase all material that may be necessary in the construction and carrying on of the work of said improvement, and shall have power to let the whole or any portion of said work to any responsible contractor, and shall in such case enter into all necessary agreements with such contractor that may be necessary in the premises: PROVIDED, That in case the whole or any portion of said improvement is let to any contractor, said commissioners shall require such contractor to give a bond in double the amount of the contract price of the whole or of such portion of said work covered by such contract, with two or more good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the board of commissioners of said diking district and running to said district as obligee therein, conditioned for the faithful and accurate performance of said contract by said contractor, his or her executors, administrators, or assigns, according to the terms and conditions of said agreement, and shall cause said contractor to enter into a further and additional bond in the same amount, with two or more good and sufficient sureties to be approved by said board of commissioners of said diking district in the name of said district as obligee therein, conditioned that said contractor, his or her executors, administrators, or assigns, or subcontractor, his or her executors, administrators, or assigns, shall perform the whole or any portion of said work under contract of said original contractor; shall pay or cause to be paid all just claims of all persons performing labor or rendering services in the construction of said work, or furnishing materials, merchandise, or provisions of any kind or character used by said contractor or subcontractor, or any employee thereof in the construction of said improvement: PROVIDED FURTHER, That no sureties on said last mentioned bond shall be liable thereon unless the persons or corporations performing said labor and furnishing said materials, goods, wares, merchandise, and provisions, shall, within ninety days after the completion of such improvement, file their claim, duly verified, that the amount is just and due and remains unpaid, with the commissioners of said diking district.[ 2013 c 23 § 388; 1895 c 117 § 18; RRS § 4267. Formerly RCW 85.04.095, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.200 - Payments on contracts—Retained percentage.

RCW 85.05.200 Payments on contracts—Retained percentage.During the construction of said improvement said commissioners shall have the right to allow payment thereof, in installments as the work progresses, in proportion to the amount of work completed: PROVIDED, That no allowance or payment shall be made for said work to any contractor or subcontractor to exceed seventy-five percent of the proportionate amount of the work completed by such contractor or subcontractor, and twenty-five percent of the contract price shall be reserved at all times by said board of commissioners until such work is wholly completed, and shall not be paid upon the completion of said work until ninety days have expired for the presentation of all claims for labor performed and materials, goods, wares, merchandise and provisions furnished or used in the construction of said improvement; and upon the completion of said work and the payment of all claims hereinbefore provided for, according to the terms and conditions of said contract, said commissioners shall accept said improvement and pay the contract price therefor.[ 1895 c 117 § 20; RRS § 4269. Formerly RCW 85.04.105, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.220 - Connecting with other diking systems.

RCW 85.05.220 Connecting with other diking systems.In case it shall be found necessary to enlarge or strengthen the system of dikes sought to be connected with, by reason of such connection, the jury shall determine the cost of such enlarging or strengthening, and said petitioner district shall have the right, by and through its representatives, assistants and employees, to make such improvement on the system of such other district as may have been found necessary upon the hearing of said petition, and the costs thereof shall be assessed against the landowners of said petitioner district to be benefited by the construction of said entire system, and no additional cost or burden, by reason of such improvement, shall be thrown upon the landowners of said district sought to be connected with.[ 1895 c 117 § 22; RRS § 4271. Formerly RCW 85.04.435, part and 85.04.440.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.230 - Action by district to prevent washing away of stream banks.

RCW 85.05.230 Action by district to prevent washing away of stream banks.Where any diking system is sought to be constructed by any district organized under the provisions of this act along any river or watercourse to prevent overflow therefrom, and it shall become necessary to provide against the washing away of the banks of said river or watercourse so as to prevent injury to such proposed diking system, or any system which may have already been completed, such district, by and through its board of commissioners, may make such portions of lands lying along said dikes which are threatened to be washed away by said river or watercourse part of the right-of-way of said dike system, and may construct along the banks of said river or watercourse, as a part of said diking system, such protection as may be necessary to protect said dike, and in such cases such tract or parcel of land may be condemned and appropriated under the law of eminent domain as provided herein as a part of the right-of-way of such dike system; and when not condemned or appropriated at the time said system is established and constructed, said diking district, by and through its board of commissioners, may, at any time thereafter, when any portion of said system is threatened to be washed away by such river or watercourse, file their petition with the court condemning and appropriating for the use of said district so much of the land lying along said river or watercourse as may be necessary to be used for the protection of said diking system, and the proceedings therein for the making of compensation therefor and the payment of damages by reason of such appropriation shall be the same, or as near as may be applicable, as other proceedings for the condemnation of right-of-way provided for in this act.[ 1895 c 117 § 23; RRS § 4272. Formerly RCW 85.04.420, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.240 - Action by district to prevent washing away of stream banks—Expenses for appropriation of land.

RCW 85.05.240 Action by district to prevent washing away of stream banks—Expenses for appropriation of land.Whenever any land is appropriated along the bank of any river or watercourse, as provided for in the last preceding section, the expenses of such appropriation, including the costs and damages to be paid therefor—when such appropriation is taken subsequently to the construction of any system of dikes under the provisions of this act—shall be added to the annual cost of the maintenance of said system and be paid as such, as provided herein.[ 1895 c 117 § 24; RRS § 4273. Formerly RCW 85.04.420, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.250 - Dikes along public road.

RCW 85.05.250 Dikes along public road.In the construction of any diking system under the provisions of this act, where it is desired to construct the same along the right-of-way of any public road which has theretofore been legally established, said district shall have a right to construct its dikes along such road: PROVIDED, That the dikes so constructed along such road shall not destroy or impair the same for the use of the public convenience as a public highway; and in case of the construction or improvement of any dike along any public highway, such dike shall be constructed of sufficient width and in such manner as will be conducive to the public as a public highway.[ 1895 c 117 § 25; RRS § 4274. Formerly RCW 85.04.425.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.260 - Incorporated town may act as or be included in diking district.

RCW 85.05.260 Incorporated town may act as or be included in diking district.Any town or city already incorporated, or which may hereafter be incorporated, may exercise the functions of a diking district under the provisions of this act, or the whole or any portion of any such town or city may be included with other territory in a common district under the provisions for the establishment thereof as provided for herein.[ 1895 c 117 § 26; RRS § 4275. Formerly RCW 85.04.115, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.270 - Estimate for maintenance and repair—Emergency expenditures.

RCW 85.05.270 Estimate for maintenance and repair—Emergency expenditures.On or before the first day of November of each year the diking commissioners shall, and on or before the first Monday in October of each year the drainage commissioners shall, make and certify to the county auditor an estimate of the cost of maintenance and repair of the improvement for the ensuing year. The amount thereof shall be levied against the land in the district in proportion to the maximum benefits assessed, and shall be added to the general taxes and collected therewith. If such estimate of the cost of maintenance and repair against any tract or contiguous tracts owned by one person or corporation is less than two dollars, then the county auditor shall levy such a minimum amount of two dollars against such tract or contiguous tracts, and upon the collection thereof as herein provided shall pay all sums collected into the maintenance and/or repair fund of the district. In case of an emergency the commissioners may incur additional obligations and issue warrants therefor in excess of the estimate.[ 1959 c 209 § 10. Prior: (i) 1913 c 89 § 2; 1905 c 7 § 2; 1895 c 117 § 27; RRS § 4276. (ii) 1917 c 133 § 2; 1907 c 120 § 1; 1905 c 173 § 3; 1895 c 115 § 24; RRS § 4324. Formerly RCW 85.04.120.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.280 - Organization of board—Warrants, how issued.

RCW 85.05.280 Organization of board—Warrants, how issued.The board of commissioners of such district shall elect one of their number chair and shall either elect one of their number, or appoint a voter of the district, as secretary, who shall keep minutes of all the district's proceedings. The board of commissioners may issue warrants of such district in payment of all claims of indebtedness against such district. Such warrants shall be in form and substance the same as county warrants and shall draw the legal rate of interest from the date of their presentation to the treasurer for payment, as hereinafter provided, and shall be signed by the chair and attested by the secretary of the board: PROVIDED, That no warrants shall be issued by the board of commissioners in payment of any indebtedness of such district for less than the face or par value.[ 1991 c 245 § 35; 1985 c 396 § 38; 1895 c 117 § 28; RRS § 4277. Formerly RCW 85.04.040, part and RCW 85.04.165, part.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 85.05.355 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.355 - Special assessment bonds.

RCW 85.05.355 Special assessment bonds.Special assessment bonds and notes shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1986 c 278 § 23.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.05.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.360 - Warrants—When and how paid.

RCW 85.05.360 Warrants—When and how paid.All warrants issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be presented by the owners thereof to the county treasurer in accordance with chapter 36.29 RCW.[ 1991 c 245 § 36; 1986 c 278 § 29; 1895 c 117 § 36; RRS § 4286. Formerly RCW 85.04.170, part.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.05.365 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.365 - Certificates of delinquency—Foreclosure—Sale—Use of proceeds.

RCW 85.05.365 Certificates of delinquency—Foreclosure—Sale—Use of proceeds.Whenever any diking district assessments levied under this act shall remain unpaid for a period of four years from the date when such assessment becomes due and payable, the diking district, which levied said assessment or assessments is hereby empowered and authorized, through its board of commissioners, to make application to the county treasurer of the county in which said diking district is located, for a certificate of delinquency to be issued to it for said delinquent assessments and delinquent interest thereon. And the county treasurer shall issue to said diking district a certificate of delinquency in the same manner and form as to an individual: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That it shall not be necessary or required for said diking district to pay to said county treasurer any part or portion of said delinquent assessments or interest thereon, but payment of general taxes and interest due upon said general taxes, upon said diked lands will be sufficient payment by said diking district to entitle it to have said certificate of delinquency issued to it. Said diking district shall be empowered to foreclose said certificate or certificates and take title in said district the same as delinquent tax certificates are foreclosed by individuals. After acquiring title to any such lands through such foreclosure proceedings, the diking district, through its commissioners, may offer for sale and sell all, or any part, of such lands, in the same manner as counties are authorized to offer for sale and sell lands acquired by counties through delinquent tax foreclosure sales; and to issue a deed of conveyance therefor to the purchaser, executed by the commissioners of the diking district in behalf of the district, and attested by the clerk of the district. All revenue derived by the diking district from the sale of any such lands shall be first used for the redemption of any bonds and interest outstanding against said diking district which is due and payable, and the remainder thereof, if any, shall be applied to the payment of maintenance warrants, or other indebtedness, of the district, which is due and owing, in the priority deemed best by the board of diking commissioners.[ 1931 c 55 § 1; 1929 c 111 § 1; RRS § 4286-1. Formerly RCW 85.04.510, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.366 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.366 - Funds to purchase delinquent certificates.

RCW 85.05.366 Funds to purchase delinquent certificates.For the purpose of raising funds to purchase certificates of delinquency each diking district is authorized to levy an annual assessment upon the acreage contained within the diking district at the same time and in the same manner as other assessments of the district are levied; and for the purpose of raising funds to purchase certificates of delinquency upon delinquent diking district assessments during the year 1929, each diking district is authorized to issue emergency warrants, the payment and redemption of which shall be provided for at regular annual meeting in the year 1929; and thereafter all amounts raised for the purchase of delinquent diking assessment certificates shall be provided for at the regular annual meeting set for such purpose.[ 1929 c 111 § 2; RRS § 4286-2. Formerly RCW 85.04.515.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.367 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.367 - Lands owned by district exempt from taxation.

RCW 85.05.367 Lands owned by district exempt from taxation.Any and all lands purchased and acquired by the diking district through foreclosure of delinquent assessment certificates shall, so long as owned by, or until sold by, such diking district, be exempt from general state and county taxes.[ 1929 c 111 § 3; RRS § 4286-3. Formerly RCW 85.04.510, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.370 - Trial—Findings and forms of verdict.

RCW 85.05.370 Trial—Findings and forms of verdict.Upon the trial of any questions of issue by a jury under the provisions of this act, the trial court may, in its discretion, submit all questions to be found by the jury in the form of separate findings, or may submit to such jury separate forms of verdict on all such questions to be found by the jury therein.[ 1895 c 117 § 37; RRS § 4287. Formerly RCW 85.04.205, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.380 - Public lands subject to assessment—Rights and liabilities of public corporations.

RCW 85.05.380 Public lands subject to assessment—Rights and liabilities of public corporations.All state, county, school district or other lands belonging to other public corporations requiring to be diked as a protection from overflow shall be subjected to the provisions of this act, and such corporations, by and through the proper authorities, shall be made parties in all proceedings therein affecting said lands and shall have the same rights and liable to the same right of eminent domain as private persons, and their lands shall be subject to the right of eminent domain the same as the lands of private persons or corporations.[ 1895 c 117 § 38; RRS § 4288. Formerly RCW 85.04.110, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.390 - Assessments on public lands—How paid.

RCW 85.05.390 Assessments on public lands—How paid.In case lands belonging to the state, county, school district or other public corporations are benefited by any improvement instituted under the provisions of this chapter, all benefits shall be assessed against such lands, and the same shall be paid by the proper authorities of such public corporations at the times and in the same manner as assessments are called and paid in case of private persons out of any general fund of such corporation; and also all costs of repair and maintenance of such diking system shall be levied against and apportioned to such lands of such public corporations, whether owned at the time of the original improvement or subsequently acquired either by deed through delinquent tax foreclosure or otherwise, in the same manner as such costs of repair and maintenance are levied against and apportioned to lands belonging to private persons, and the same shall also be paid out of any general fund of such corporation.[ 1927 c 277 § 1; 1895 c 117 § 39; RRS § 4289. Formerly RCW 85.04.110, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.400 - Fees for service of process.

RCW 85.05.400 Fees for service of process.Fees for service of all process necessary to be served under the provisions of this act shall be the same as for like services in other civil cases, or as is or may be provided by law.[ 1895 c 117 § 40; RRS § 4290. Formerly RCW 85.04.200, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.420 - Powers of court—Injunctions.

RCW 85.05.420 Powers of court—Injunctions.The court may compel the performance of the duties imposed by this act and may, in its discretion, on proper application therefor, issue its mandatory injunction for such purpose.[ 1895 c 117 § 42; RRS § 4292.]
WA Rev Code § 85.05.430 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.05 - Diking Districts.|85.05.430 - Sale of unneeded property—Authorized.

RCW 85.05.430 Sale of unneeded property—Authorized.Whenever, in the judgment of a board of commissioners of any diking district heretofore or hereafter organized, real or personal property, or any part thereof, owned by said district, is no longer of use to or needed by such district, or if personal property has become obsolete, the same may be sold by the board of commissioners of said district at public or private sale.[ 1955 c 342 § 2. Formerly RCW 85.04.550.]