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WA Rev Code § 85.22.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.22 - Reorganization of Districts Into Improvement Districts—1933 Act.|85.22.060 - Refunding bonds.

RCW 85.22.060 Refunding bonds.Whenever in any district reorganized under the provisions of this chapter any bonds issued prior to such reorganization shall become payable and the county legislative authority determines that it is in the interest of the property owners of the district to have refunding bonds issued, the county legislative authority may authorize the district to issue refunding bonds in accordance with chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1986 c 278 § 37; 1933 c 182 § 6; RRS § 4477-6. Formerly RCW 85.20.070, part.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.22.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.22 - Reorganization of Districts Into Improvement Districts—1933 Act.|85.22.130 - Powers of board.

RCW 85.22.130 Powers of board.The board of county commissioners shall have all the powers possessed by the board of commissioners of any district reorganized under the provisions of this chapter prior to such reorganization, to levy assessments for the payment of the interest on any other bonds of the district not then payable and refunded under the provisions of this chapter, and to levy assessments to provide a sinking fund for the liquidation of such bonds at their maturity. Such assessments shall be called and collected in the manner provided by the law under which they were assessed, and such bonds shall be paid as provided by the law under which they were issued. Proper funds shall be established in the county treasury for the proceeds of the payments of such assessments, and such funds shall be applied to the payment of the bonds for the payment of which they were levied.[ 1933 c 182 § 13; RRS § 4477-13. Formerly RCW 85.20.140, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.22.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.22 - Reorganization of Districts Into Improvement Districts—1933 Act.|85.22.140 - Extensions to compensate for inadequate benefits—Payment.

RCW 85.22.140 Extensions to compensate for inadequate benefits—Payment.Whenever in any district reorganized under the provisions of this chapter, extensions or additions are made to the system of improvements of the district to provide drainage or protection from overflow for lands previously found benefited and assessed for the construction of the original system of improvement which are not receiving benefits therefrom in proportion to the benefits found and the assessments levied against such lands, the costs of such extensions or additions shall be included as a cost of maintenance of the improvements of the district and shall be levied and collected in the manner provided for the levy and collection of such costs.[ 1933 c 182 § 14; RRS § 4477-14. Formerly RCW 85.20.150, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.010 - Districts authorized—Powers—Designation.

RCW 85.24.010 Districts authorized—Powers—Designation.Whenever a portion of two or more counties require diking, drainage, or the erection of flood dams or drift barriers to prevent inundations, such portion of two or more counties may be organized into a district; and the board of commissioners, hereinafter provided for, shall have and possess the powers herein conferred, or that may hereafter be conferred by law upon such districts and board of commissioners, and all such powers not in conflict with those herein granted, which now exist under the provisions of the laws of the state relating to the establishment, construction and maintenance of dikes and drains; and such districts shall be known and designated as "Diking and Drainage District No. . . . . in . . . . . . and . . . . . . counties (here insert name of counties), of the state of Washington"; and shall have the right to sue and be sued by, in the name of its board of commissioners herein provided for, and shall have perpetual succession, and shall adopt and use a seal.[ 1923 c 140 § 1; 1909 c 225 § 1; RRS § 4361.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.015 - Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.

RCW 85.24.015 Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.Intercounty diking and drainage districts shall possess the authority and shall be created, district voting rights shall be determined, and district elections shall be held as provided in chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1985 c 396 § 34.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 85.24.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.025 - Annexation of territory—Consolidation of special districts—Suspension of operations—Reactivation.

RCW 85.24.025 Annexation of territory—Consolidation of special districts—Suspension of operations—Reactivation.Intercounty diking and drainage improvement districts may annex territory, consolidate with other special districts, and have their operations suspended and be reactivated, in accordance with chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1986 c 278 § 14.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.065 - Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.

RCW 85.24.065 Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.RCW 85.38.140 through 85.38.170 constitute a mutually exclusive alternative method by which intercounty diking and drainage districts in existence as of July 28, 1985, may measure and impose special assessments and adopt budgets. RCW 85.38.150 through 85.38.170 constitute the exclusive method by which intercounty diking and drainage districts created after July 28, 1985, may measure and impose special assessments and adopt budgets.[ 1985 c 396 § 27.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 85.24.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.071 - Board of commissioners—Power to conduct business, make contracts, etc.

RCW 85.24.071 Board of commissioners—Power to conduct business, make contracts, etc.The commissioners herein provided for and their successors in office, shall from the time of their election and qualifications aforesaid, have the power, and it shall be their duty, to manage and conduct the business affairs of the district, making and executing all necessary contracts, appoint such agents and employees as may be required, and prescribe their duties, and perform any and all acts which may be necessary, proper or requisite to carry into effect their duties as commissioners, and all such other acts as may be provided in this chapter or in any other act.[ 1909 c 225 § 9; RRS § 4369. Formerly RCW 85.24.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.073 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.073 - Board of commissioners—Construction and maintenance powers.

RCW 85.24.073 Board of commissioners—Construction and maintenance powers.Said board of commissioners herein provided for shall have the exclusive charge of the construction and maintenance of all dikes and drainage systems which may be constructed within the said district, and shall be the executive officers thereof, with full power to bind said district by their acts in the performance of their duties as provided by law.[ 1909 c 225 § 11; RRS § 4371. Formerly RCW 85.24.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.075 - Board of commissioners—Duties of board officers—Quorum.

RCW 85.24.075 Board of commissioners—Duties of board officers—Quorum.The chair of the board shall preside at all meetings and shall have the right to vote upon all questions the same as other members, and shall perform such duties in addition to those in this chapter prescribed as may be fixed by the board. The secretary of the board shall perform the duties in this chapter prescribed, and such other duties as may be fixed by the board. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but it shall require a majority of the entire board to authorize any action by the board.[ 2013 c 23 § 432; 1909 c 225 § 21; RRS § 4381. Formerly RCW 85.24.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.077 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.077 - Board of commissioners—Power to adjourn proceedings.

RCW 85.24.077 Board of commissioners—Power to adjourn proceedings.The board of commissioners shall have power to adjourn any and all proceedings before them from time to time.[ 1909 c 225 § 28; RRS § 4388. Formerly RCW 85.24.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.079 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.079 - Board of commissioners—Rules and regulations.

RCW 85.24.079 Board of commissioners—Rules and regulations.The board shall have power and authority to make rules and regulations for the purpose of carrying into effect any of the provisions of this chapter.[ 1909 c 225 § 32; RRS § 4392. Formerly RCW 85.24.070, part.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.130 - Objections to assessment—Procedure.

RCW 85.24.130 Objections to assessment—Procedure.Any person interested in any real estate affected by said assessment may, within the time fixed, appear and file objections. As to all parcels, lots, or blocks as to which no objections are filed, within the time as aforesaid, the assessment thereon shall be confirmed and shall be final. On the hearing, each person may offer proof, and proof may also be offered on behalf of the assessment, and the board shall affirm, modify, change, and determine the assessment, in such sum as to the board appears just and right. The commissioners may increase the assessment during such hearing upon any particular tract by mailing notice to the owner at his or her last known address, to be and appear within a time not less than ten days after the date of the notice, to show cause why his or her assessment should not be increased. When the assessment is finally equalized and fixed by the board, the secretary thereof shall certify the same to the county treasurer of each county in which the lands are situated, for collection; or if appeal has been taken from any part thereof, then so much thereof as has not been appealed from shall be certified. In case any owner of property appeals to the superior court in relation to the assessment or other matter when the amount of the assessment is determined by the court finally, either upon determination of the superior court, or review by the supreme court or the court of appeals, then the assessment as finally fixed and determined by the court shall be certified by the clerk of the proper court to the county treasurer of the county in which the lands are situated and shall be spread upon and become a part of the assessment roll hereinbefore referred to.[ 2013 c 23 § 433; 1988 c 202 § 82; 1971 c 81 § 167; 1909 c 225 § 6; RRS § 4366.]NOTES:Severability—1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.140 - Judicial review.

RCW 85.24.140 Judicial review.Any person who feels aggrieved by the final assessment made against any lot, block, or parcel of land owned by him or her, may appeal therefrom to the superior court of the county in which the land is situated. Such appeal shall be taken within the time and substantially in the manner prescribed by the laws of this state for appeals from justices' courts. All notice of appeal shall be filed with the said board, and shall be served upon the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the action is brought. The secretary of the board shall, at appellant's expense, certify to the superior court so much of the record as appellant may request, and the cause shall be tried in the superior court de novo.Any person aggrieved by any final order or judgment made by the superior court concerning any assessment authorized by this chapter, may seek appellate review of the order or judgment as in other civil cases.[ 2013 c 23 § 434; 1988 c 202 § 83; 1971 c 81 § 168; 1909 c 225 § 7; RRS § 4367.]NOTES:Severability—1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.150 - Lien of assessments—Notice and collection.

RCW 85.24.150 Lien of assessments—Notice and collection.The final assessment shall be a lien paramount to all other liens except liens for taxes and other special assessments upon the property assessed, from the time the assessment roll shall have been finally approved by the board, and placed in the hands of the county treasurers as collectors. After the roll shall have been delivered to the county treasurers for collection, each treasurer shall proceed to collect the amounts due in the manner that other taxes are collected as to all lands situated within the county of which he or she is treasurer. The treasurer shall give at least ten days' notice in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the counties in which the lands are situated for two successive weeks, that the roll has been certified to him or her for collection, and that unless payment be made within thirty days from the date of the notice, that the sum charged against each lot or parcel of land shall be paid in not more than ten equal annual payments, with interest upon the whole sum so charged, at a rate not to exceed seven percent per annum. The interest shall be paid annually. The county treasurer shall proceed to collect the amount due each year upon the publication of notice as hereinafter provided. In such publication notice it shall not be necessary to give a description of each tract, piece or parcel of land, or of the names of the owners thereof.The treasurer shall also mail a copy of the notice to the owner of the property assessed, when the post office address of the owner is known to the treasurer; but the failure to mail the notice shall not be necessary to the validity of the collection of the tax.[ 2013 c 23 § 435; 1985 c 469 § 83; 1909 c 225 § 8; RRS § 4368.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.160 - Payment of assessment without interest.

RCW 85.24.160 Payment of assessment without interest.The owner of any lot or parcel of land charged with any assessment, as hereinbefore provided, may redeem the same from all liability by paying the entire assessment charged against such lot or parcel of land, or part thereof, without interest, within thirty days after notice to him or her of such assessment, as herein provided.[ 2013 c 23 § 436; 1986 c 278 § 38; 1983 c 167 § 199; 1909 c 225 § 17; RRS § 4377.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.Liberal construction—Severability—1983 c 167: See RCW 39.46.010 and note following.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.170 - District treasurer—Collection, remittance and disbursement of assessments.

RCW 85.24.170 District treasurer—Collection, remittance and disbursement of assessments.The treasurer of each county shall collect the taxes levied and assessed hereunder upon all that portion of the property situated within the county for which the treasurer is acting. The treasurer of the county in which the smaller or minor portion of the taxes are to be collected shall forward the amount collected by him or her quarterly each year on the first Monday in January, April, July, and October, to the treasurer of the county in which the larger or major portion of the taxes are to be collected. The treasurer of the county in which the larger portion of the taxes have been levied and assessed shall be the disbursing officer of such diking and drainage district, and shall pay out the funds of such district upon orders drawn by the chair and secretary of the board acting under authority of the board, and shall be the treasurer of the fund.[ 2013 c 23 § 437; 1909 c 225 § 22; RRS § 4382.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.190 - Disposal by commissioners of lands not redeemed from sale—Use of proceeds.

RCW 85.24.190 Disposal by commissioners of lands not redeemed from sale—Use of proceeds.The board of commissioners of the district shall have the power to sell, lease and dispose of any and all lands which may be acquired by it by virtue of deeds issued to it by the treasurer for lands not redeemed from sale, and the funds derived from any disposition of such land shall become the fund of the district to be used for the benefit of the district under the direction of its board of commissioners.[ 1909 c 225 § 24; RRS § 4384. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1909 c 225 § 23, part, now codified as RCW 85.24.180.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.200 - Reassessments.

RCW 85.24.200 Reassessments.If because of a substantial reduction of the amount of the assessment upon any lands, the result would be to leave the amount of the assessment upon other lands insufficient, or if for any cause the assessment should be held invalid or become inoperative, then the board shall have power to make a reassessment of all lands to the same extent as the original assessment.[ 1909 c 225 § 30; RRS § 4390.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.220 - Segregation of assessments.

RCW 85.24.220 Segregation of assessments.When a piece, lot, or tract of land has been assessed in one body, if the same is subsequently subdivided by the owner, or there should be purchasers of different portions of such tract, then the owner or purchaser may pay the taxes upon such piece or tract of land, paying the proportion which is proper upon such separate piece or tract.[ 1909 c 225 § 25; RRS § 4385.]
WA Rev Code § 85.24.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.235 - Special assessment bonds.

RCW 85.24.235 Special assessment bonds.Special assessment bonds and notes shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1986 c 278 § 26.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.240 - Counties to contribute for benefits to roads, bridges, or health of people.

RCW 85.24.240 Counties to contribute for benefits to roads, bridges, or health of people.Whenever any highways, roads, or bridges are maintained by either county in which a diking and drainage district may be established, as herein provided, and it shall appear that the construction and maintenance of such diking and drainage system will be beneficial to such highways, roads, and bridges, or which will be beneficial to such highways, roads and bridges as may thereafter be constructed or maintained by the county, in which any part of the system of dikes and drains is situated, then the board of county commissioners of such county may, and it shall be the duty of such board to appropriate to such diking and drainage district an amount of money sufficient to pay the proportionate share of such county in accordance with the benefits received or to be received; and whenever it may appear to the board of county commissioners of any county that any improvements made or to be made in any diking or drainage district under the provisions of this chapter, shall on account of the health of the people of the county be beneficial in respect thereto, the board of county commissioners may make an appropriation of money to such diking and drainage district in such an amount to such board as may seem proper.[ 1909 c 225 § 18; RRS § 4378.]NOTES:Basis of supplemental assessments: RCW 85.07.050.Benefits to public roads, how paid: RCW 85.07.040.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.250 - Municipality may contribute.

RCW 85.24.250 Municipality may contribute.Whenever it appears to the council of any incorporated city or town not included or not wholly included within the limits of any diking or drainage district established hereunder, which incorporated city or town may be within a county in which a portion of such district is located that the construction and maintenance of such diking and drainage system will be beneficial to the health and general welfare of the inhabitants of the incorporated city or town, then the city or town council may appropriate money out of the general funds of the city or town to such diking and drainage system, or the council may for such purpose impose assessments upon all the property in the city or town that benefits from facilities and activities of the diking or drainage district, and give the assessments to the diking or drainage district.[ 1991 c 349 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 119; 1909 c 225 § 19; RRS § 4379.]NOTES:Severability—Effective dates and termination dates—Construction—1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043.Limitation of levies: RCW 84.52.050.
WA Rev Code § 85.24.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.|85.24.260 - Acquisition of property—Eminent domain.

RCW 85.24.260 Acquisition of property—Eminent domain.The districts organized under the provisions of this chapter, and the commissioners appointed and qualified as such shall have the right of eminent domain with the power by and through the board of commissioners to condemn and cause to be condemned and appropriated private property for the use of said district in the construction and maintenance of the system of dikes, drains, flood dams and drift barriers, and for any other purpose proper, necessary and convenient for the purpose of carrying into effect the powers vested in said district and the commissioners thereof; and that the property of private corporations shall be subject to the same rights of eminent domain as private individuals. Said board of commissioners shall also have the power to acquire by purchase, in the name of the district, any and all real property necessary to make the improvements herein provided for.[ 1909 c 225 § 10; RRS § 4370. FORMER PART OF SECTION: 1909 c 225 §§ 12, 20, 27, now codified as RCW 85.24.261, 85.24.263, and 85.24.265.]