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WA Rev Code § 81.112.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.110 - Acquisition of existing system—Components.

RCW 81.112.110 Acquisition of existing system—Components.If an authority acquires any existing components of a high capacity transportation system, it shall assume and observe all existing labor contracts relating to the transportation system and, to the extent necessary for operation of facilities, all of the employees of such acquired transportation system whose duties are necessary to operate efficiently the facilities acquired shall be appointed to comparable positions to those which they held at the time of such transfer, and no employee or retired or pensioned employee of such transportation systems shall be placed in any worse position with respect to pension seniority, wages, sick leave, vacation or other benefits that he or she enjoyed as an employee of the transportation system prior to such acquisition. At such times as may be required by such contracts, the authority shall engage in collective bargaining with the duly appointed representatives of any employee labor organization having existing contracts with the acquired transportation system and may enter into labor contracts with such employee labor organization. Facilities and equipment which are acquired after July 1, 1993, related to high capacity transportation services which are to be assumed by the authority as specifically identified in the adopted system plan shall be acquired by the authority in a manner consistent with RCW 81.112.070 through 81.112.100.[ 1992 c 101 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.120 - Treasurer—Funds—Auditor—Bond.

RCW 81.112.120 Treasurer—Funds—Auditor—Bond.The board of an authority, by resolution, shall designate a person having experience in financial or fiscal matters as treasurer of the authority. The board may designate, with the concurrence of the treasurer, the treasurer of a county within which the authority is located. Such a treasurer shall possess all of the powers, responsibilities, and duties the county treasurer possesses for a public transportation benefit area authority related to investing surplus authority funds. The board shall require a bond with a surety company authorized to do business in the state of Washington in an amount and under the terms and conditions the board, by resolution, from time to time finds will protect the authority against loss. The premium on any such bond shall be paid by the authority.All authority funds shall be paid to the treasurer and shall be disbursed by the treasurer only on warrants issued by the authority upon orders or vouchers approved by the board.The treasurer shall establish a special fund, into which shall be paid all authority funds, and the treasurer shall maintain such special accounts as may be created by the authority into which shall be placed all money as the board may, by resolution, direct.If the treasurer of the authority is the treasurer of a county, all authority funds shall be deposited with the county depositary under the same restrictions, contracts, and security as provided for county depositaries. If the treasurer of the authority is some other person, all funds shall be deposited in such bank or banks authorized to do business in this state that have qualified for insured deposits under any federal deposit insurance act as the board, by resolution, shall designate.The authority may by resolution designate a person having experience in financial or fiscal matters, as the auditor of the authority. Such auditor shall possess all of the powers, responsibilities, and duties related to creating and maintaining funds, issuing warrants, and maintaining a record of receipts and disbursements.The board may provide and require a reasonable bond of any other person handling moneys or securities of the authority, but the authority shall pay the premium on the bond.[ 1992 c 101 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.130 - General obligation bonds.

RCW 81.112.130 General obligation bonds.Notwithstanding RCW 39.36.020(1), an authority may at any time contract indebtedness or borrow money for authority purposes and may issue general obligation bonds in an amount not exceeding, together with any existing indebtedness of the authority not authorized by the voters, one and one-half percent of the value of the taxable property within the boundaries of the authority; and with the assent of three-fifths of the voters therein voting at an election called for that purpose, may contract indebtedness or borrow money for authority purposes and may issue general obligation bonds therefor, provided the total indebtedness of the authority shall not exceed five percent of the value of the taxable property therein. Such bonds shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.The term "value of the taxable property" shall have the meaning set forth in RCW 39.36.015.[ 1992 c 101 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.140 - Revenue bonds.

RCW 81.112.140 Revenue bonds.(1) An authority may issue revenue bonds to provide funds to carry out its authorized functions without submitting the matter to the voters of the authority. The authority shall create 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 authority may obligate itself to pay such amounts of the gross revenue of the high capacity transportation system constructed, acquired, improved, added to, or repaired out of the proceeds of sale of such bonds, as the authority shall determine and may obligate the authority to pay such amounts out of otherwise unpledged revenue that may be derived from the ownership, use, or operation of properties or facilities owned, used, or operated incident to the performance of the authorized function for which such bonds are issued or out of otherwise unpledged fees, tolls, charges, tariffs, fares, rentals, special taxes, or other sources of payment lawfully authorized for such purpose, as the authority shall determine. 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 of such high capacity transportation system or any other revenue, fees, tolls, charges, tariffs, fares, special taxes, or other authorized sources pledged to the payment of such bonds.Such revenue bonds and the interest thereon issued against such fund or funds shall be a valid claim of the owners thereof only as against such fund or funds and the revenue pledged therefor, and shall not constitute a general indebtedness of the authority.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, such bonds may be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.[ 1992 c 101 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.150 - Local improvement districts authorized—Special assessment bonds.

RCW 81.112.150 Local improvement districts authorized—Special assessment bonds.(1) An authority may form a local improvement district to provide any transportation improvement it has the authority to provide, impose special assessments on all property specially benefited by the transportation improvements, and issue special assessment bonds or revenue bonds to fund the costs of the transportation improvement. Local improvement districts shall be created and assessments shall be made and collected pursuant to chapters 35.43, 35.44, 35.49, 35.50, 35.51, 35.53, and 35.54 RCW.(2) The board shall by resolution establish for each special assessment bond issue the amount, date, terms, conditions, denominations, maximum fixed or variable interest rate or rates, maturity or maturities, redemption rights, registration privileges, if any, covenants, and form, including registration as to principal and interest, registration as to principal only, or bearer. Registration may include, but not be limited to: (a) A book entry system of recording the ownership of a bond whether or not physical bonds are issued; or (b) recording the ownership of a bond together with the requirement that the transfer of ownership may only be effected by the surrender of the old bond and either the reissuance of the old bond or the issuance of a new bond to the new owner. Facsimile signatures may be used on the bonds and any coupons. The maximum term of any special assessment bonds shall not exceed thirty years beyond the date of issue. Special assessment bonds issued pursuant to this section shall not be an indebtedness of the authority issuing the bonds, and the interest and principal on the bonds shall only be payable from special assessments made for the improvement for which the bonds were issued and any local improvement guaranty fund that the authority has created. The owner or bearer of a special assessment bond or any interest coupon issued pursuant to this section shall not have any claim against the authority arising from the bond or coupon except for the payment from special assessments made for the improvement for which the bonds were issued and any local improvement guaranty fund the authority has created. The authority issuing the special assessment bonds is not liable to the owner or bearer of any special assessment bond or any interest coupon issued pursuant to this section for any loss occurring in the lawful operation of its local improvement guaranty fund. The substance of the limitations included in this subsection shall be plainly printed, written, or engraved on each special assessment bond issued pursuant to this section.(3) Assessments shall reflect any credits given by the authority for real property or property right donations made pursuant to RCW 47.14.030.(4) The board may establish and pay moneys into a local improvement guaranty fund to guarantee special assessment bonds issued by the authority.[ 1992 c 101 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.160 - County assessor's duties.

RCW 81.112.160 County assessor's duties.It shall be the duty of the assessor of each component county to certify annually to a regional transit authority the aggregate assessed valuation of all taxable property within the boundaries of the authority as the same appears from the last assessment roll of the county.[ 1992 c 101 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.170 - Interim financing.

RCW 81.112.170 Interim financing.A regional transit authority may apply for *high capacity transportation account funds and for central Puget Sound account funds for high capacity transit planning and system development.Transit agencies contained wholly or partly within a regional transit authority may make grants or loans to the authority for high capacity transportation planning and system development.[ 1992 c 101 § 17.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 47.78.010, the high capacity transportation account, was repealed by 2017 3rd sp.s. c 25 § 39.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.190 - Requirements for signage.

RCW 81.112.190 Requirements for signage.Each authority shall incorporate in plans for stations along any light-rail facility signing that is easily understood by the traveling public, including, but not limited to, persons with disabilities, non-English-speaking persons, and visitors from other nations. The signage must employ graphics consistent with international symbols for transportation facilities and signage that are consistent with department of transportation guidelines and programs. The signage must also use distinguishing symbols or pictograms developed by the authority as a means to identify stations and may identify points of interest along the corridor for persons who use languages that are not Roman-alphabet based. These requirements are intended to apply to new sign installation and not to existing signs, installed before July 24, 2005. The authority may replace existing signs as it chooses; however, it shall use the new signing designs when existing signs are replaced. All signage must comply with requirements of applicable federal law and may include recommendations contained in federal publications providing directions on way-finding for persons with disabilities.[ 2005 c 19 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—Findings—2005 c 19: See note following RCW 35.95A.140.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.220 - Fare payment—Proof of payment—Civil infractions, violations punishable according to an alternative fare enforcement system.

RCW 81.112.220 Fare payment—Proof of payment—Civil infractions, violations punishable according to an alternative fare enforcement system.(1) Persons traveling on facilities operated by an authority shall pay the fare established by the authority and shall produce proof of payment in accordance with the terms of use established by the authority. Such persons shall produce proof of payment when requested by a person designated to monitor fare payment. The required manner of producing proof of payment specified in the terms of use established by the authority may include, but is not limited to, requiring a person using an electronic fare payment card to validate the card by presenting the card to an electronic card reader before or upon entering a public transportation vehicle or a restricted fare paid area.(2) The following constitute civil infractions punishable according to the schedule of fines and penalties established by the authority under RCW 81.112.210(1)(a) or violations punishable according to an alternative fare enforcement system established by the authority under RCW 81.112.210(1)(b):(a) Failure to pay the required fare, except when the authority fails to meet the requirements of subsection (3) of this section;(b) Failure to produce proof of payment in the manner required by the terms of use established by the authority including, but not limited to, the failure to produce a validated fare payment card when requested to do so by a person designated to monitor fare payment; and(c) Failure to depart the facility when requested to do so by a person designated to monitor fare payment.(3) If fare payment is required before entering a transit vehicle, as defined in RCW 9.91.025(2)(b), or before entering a fare paid area in a transit facility, as defined in RCW 9.91.025(2)(a), signage must be conspicuously posted at the place of boarding or within 10 feet of the nearest entrance to a transit facility that clearly indicates: (a) The locations where tickets or fare media may be purchased; and (b) that a person using an electronic fare payment card must present the card to an electronic card reader before entering a transit vehicle or before entering a restricted fare paid area.[ 2021 c 70 § 2; 2012 c 68 § 3; 2009 c 279 § 6; 1999 c 20 § 4.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—1999 c 20: See note following RCW 81.112.210.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.230 - Fare payment—Prosecution for theft, trespass, or other charges.

RCW 81.112.230 Fare payment—Prosecution for theft, trespass, or other charges.Nothing in RCW 81.112.020 and 81.112.210 through 81.112.230 shall be deemed to prevent law enforcement authorities from prosecuting for theft, trespass, or other charges by any individual who:(1) Fails to pay the required fare on more than one occasion within a twelve-month period;(2) Fails to timely select one of the options for responding to the notice of civil infraction after receiving a statement of the options provided in this chapter for responding to the notice of infraction and the procedures necessary to exercise these options; or(3) Fails to depart the facility when requested to do so by a person designated to monitor fare payment.[ 2009 c 279 § 7; 2006 c 270 § 12; 1999 c 20 § 5.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—1999 c 20: See note following RCW 81.112.210.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.235 - Power conferred is supplemental.

RCW 81.112.235 Power conferred is supplemental.The powers and authority conferred by RCW 81.112.210 through 81.112.230 are in addition and supplemental to powers or authority conferred by any other law. RCW 81.112.210 through 81.112.230 do not limit any other powers or authority of a regional transit authority.[ 2009 c 279 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.320 - Sale and leaseback—Creation of public entity.

RCW 81.112.320 Sale and leaseback—Creation of public entity.To accomplish any of the activities under RCW 81.112.300, a regional transit authority may create a public corporation, commission, or authority under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.755, and authorize the corporation, commission, or authority to provide any of the facilities and services that a regional transit authority may provide including any activities under RCW 81.112.300. A regional transit authority has all the powers, authorities, and rights granted to any city, town, or county or their agents under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.755 for the purposes of entering into and implementing transactions under RCW 81.112.300.[ 2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 20.]NOTES:Effective date—2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 §§ 1-3, 20: See note following RCW 82.08.020.Findings—Construction—2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 §§ 18-30: See notes following RCW 81.112.300.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.330 - Sale and leaseback—Restrictions, requirements.

RCW 81.112.330 Sale and leaseback—Restrictions, requirements.(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no regional transit authority may initiate a transaction authorized under RCW 81.112.300 after June 30, 2007.(2) The termination of authority to enter into transactions after June 30, 2007, does not affect the validity of any transactions entered into under RCW 81.112.300.(3) A regional transit authority may enter into a transaction in accordance with RCW 81.112.300 after June 30, 2007, to replace or refinance a transaction that relates to specific obligations entered into on or before that date and that has terminated, or is, under the terms of the replacement or refinance, to terminate, before the final stated term of that transaction. The exemptions from taxes provided by RCW 82.08.834, 82.12.834, 82.04.4201, 82.29A.134, 82.36.605 [84.36.605], 35.21.756, 82.04.050, 82.45.010, and 35.21.755 apply to the replacement or refinance transactions.(4) A regional transit authority, or public corporation or entity created under RCW 81.112.320, that undertakes a transaction authorized by RCW 81.112.300, shall provide to the state finance committee, or its financial advisor, at the state finance committee's discretion, a copy of all material agreements executed in connection with the transaction within three months of the closing of the transaction and shall make a report to the state finance committee, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives on transactions authorized by RCW 81.112.300. The report must include the amount of the transactions, the expected savings or losses resulting from the transactions, the transaction costs, including fees and detailed pricing information, the risks associated with the transaction, and any other information the regional transit authority determines relevant. The report must be submitted within six months of the closing of each transaction.[ 2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 30.]NOTES:Findings—Construction—2000 2nd sp.s. c 4 §§ 18-30: See notes following RCW 81.112.300.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.340 - Supplemental transportation improvements.

RCW 81.112.340 Supplemental transportation improvements.If the legislative authority of a city provides or contracts for supplemental transportation improvements, as described in RCW 35.21.925 or under chapter 36.73 RCW, a regional transit authority serving the city or border jurisdictions shall coordinate its services with the supplemental transportation improvements to maximize efficiencies in public transportation services within and across service boundaries.[ 2010 c 251 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.360 - Sales and use tax offset fee.

RCW 81.112.360 Sales and use tax offset fee.(1) Beginning January 1, 2017, and until the requirements in subsection (4) of this section are met, a regional transit authority must pay to the department of revenue, for deposit into the Puget Sound taxpayer accountability account, a sales and use tax offset fee.(2) A sales and use tax offset fee is three and twenty-five one-hundredths percent of the total payments made by the regional transit authority to construction contractors on construction contracts that are (a) for new projects identified in the system plan funded by any proposition approved by voters after January 1, 2015, and (b) excluded from the definition of retail sale under RCW 82.04.050(10).(3) Fees are due monthly by the twenty-fifth day of the month, with respect to payments made to construction contractors during the previous month.(4) A sales and use tax offset fee is due until the regional transit authority has paid five hundred eighteen million dollars.(5) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the provisions of chapter 82.32 RCW apply to this section.(6) The department of revenue must oversee the collection of the sales and use tax offset fee and may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 422.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 81.112.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.900 - Section headings not part of law—1992 c 101.

RCW 81.112.900 Section headings not part of law—1992 c 101.Section headings as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1992 c 101 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 81.112.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 81 - Transportation|Chapter 81.112 - Regional Transit Authorities.|81.112.902 - Effective date—1992 c 101.

RCW 81.112.902 Effective date—1992 c 101.This act shall take effect July 1, 1992.[ 1992 c 101 § 35.]