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WA Rev Code § 52.26.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.090 - Powers of governing board.

RCW 52.26.090 Powers of governing board.(1) The governing board of the authority is responsible for the execution of the voter-approved plan. Participating jurisdictions shall review the plan every ten years. The board may:(a) Levy taxes and impose benefit charges as authorized in the plan and approved by authority voters;(b) Enter into agreements with federal, state, local, and regional entities and departments as necessary to accomplish authority purposes and protect the authority's investments;(c) Accept gifts, grants, or other contributions of funds that will support the purposes and programs of the authority;(d) Monitor and audit the progress and execution of fire protection and emergency service projects to protect the investment of the public and annually make public its findings;(e) Pay for services and enter into leases and contracts, including professional service contracts; (f) Hire, manage, and terminate employees; and(g) Exercise powers and perform duties as the board determines necessary to carry out the purposes, functions, and projects of the authority in accordance with Title 52 RCW if one of the fire protection jurisdictions is a fire district, unless provided otherwise in the regional fire protection service authority plan, or in accordance with the statutes identified in the plan if none of the fire protection jurisdictions is a fire district.(2) An authority may enforce fire codes as provided under chapter 19.27 RCW.[ 2006 c 200 § 6; 2004 c 129 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.120 - Dissolution of fire protection district—Election—Transfer of responsibilities.

RCW 52.26.120 Dissolution of fire protection district—Election—Transfer of responsibilities.Any fire protection district within the authority may be dissolved by a majority vote of the registered electors of the district at an election conducted by the election officials of the county or counties in which the district is located in accordance with the general election laws of the state. The proceedings for dissolution may be initiated by the adoption of a resolution by the board. The dissolution of the district shall not cancel outstanding obligations of the district or of a local improvement district within the district, and the county legislative authority or authorities of the county or counties in which the district was located may make annual levies against the lands within the district until the obligations of the districts are paid. All powers, duties, and functions of a dissolved fire protection jurisdiction within the authority boundaries, pertaining to providing fire protection services may be transferred, by resolution, to the regional fire protection service authority.[ 2004 c 129 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.130 - Debt—Interlocal contracts—General obligation bonds.

RCW 52.26.130 Debt—Interlocal contracts—General obligation bonds.(1) An authority may incur general indebtedness for authority purposes, issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness not to exceed an amount, together with any outstanding nonvoter approved general obligation debt, equal to three-fourths of one percent of the value of the taxable property within the authority. The maximum term of the obligations may not exceed twenty years. The obligations may pledge benefit charges and may pledge payments to an authority from the state, the federal government, or any fire protection jurisdiction under an interlocal contract. The interlocal contracts pledging revenues and taxes are binding for a term not to exceed twenty-five years, and taxes or other revenue pledged by an interlocal contract may not be eliminated or modified if it would impair the pledge of the contract.(2) An authority may also issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes not to exceed an amount, together with any outstanding general obligation debt, equal to one and one-half percent of the value of the taxable property within the authority. The authority may provide for the retirement of the bonds by excess property tax levies. The voters of the authority must approve a proposition authorizing the bonds and levies by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of those voting on the proposition at an election. At the election, the total number of persons voting must constitute not less than forty percent of the voters in the authority who voted at the last preceding general state election. The maximum term of the bonds may not exceed twenty-five years. Elections shall be held as provided in RCW 39.36.050.(3) Obligations of an authority shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapters 39.46 and 39.50 RCW, as applicable.[ 2006 c 200 § 10; 2004 c 129 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.140 - Levy of taxes—Levies authorized by special election—Indebtedness—Definition.

RCW 52.26.140 Levy of taxes—Levies authorized by special election—Indebtedness—Definition.(1) To carry out the purposes for which a regional fire protection service authority is created, as authorized in the plan and approved by the voters, the governing board of an authority may annually levy the following taxes:(a) An ad valorem tax on all taxable property located within the authority not to exceed fifty cents per thousand dollars of assessed value;(b) An ad valorem tax on all property located within the authority not to exceed fifty cents per thousand dollars of assessed value and which will not cause the combined levies to exceed the constitutional or statutory limitations. This levy, or any portion of this levy, may also be made when dollar rates of other taxing units are released by agreement with the other taxing units from their authorized levies; and(c) An ad valorem tax on all taxable property located within the authority not to exceed fifty cents per thousand dollars of assessed value if the authority has at least one full-time, paid employee, or contracts with another municipal corporation for the services of at least one full-time, paid employee. This levy may be made only if it will not affect dollar rates which other taxing districts may lawfully claim nor cause the combined levies to exceed the constitutional or statutory limitations or both.(2) Levies in excess of the amounts provided in subsection (1) of this section or in excess of the aggregate dollar rate limitations or both may be made for any authority purpose when so authorized at a special election under RCW 84.52.052. Any such tax when levied must be certified to the proper county officials for the collection of the tax as for other general taxes. The taxes when collected shall be placed in the appropriate authority fund or funds as provided by law, and must be paid out on warrants of the auditor of the county in which all, or the largest portion of, the authority is located, upon authorization of the governing board of the authority.(3) Authorities may provide for the retirement of general indebtedness by excess property tax levies as set forth in RCW 52.26.130.(4) For purposes of this chapter, the term "value of the taxable property" has the same meaning as in RCW 39.36.015.[ 2006 c 200 § 11; 2004 c 129 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.150 - Levy of taxes—To be made by county or counties where authority is located.

RCW 52.26.150 Levy of taxes—To be made by county or counties where authority is located.At the time of making general tax levies in each year, the county legislative authority or authorities of the county or counties in which a regional fire protection service authority is located shall make the required levies for authority purposes against the real and personal property in the authority in accordance with the equalized valuations of the property for general tax purposes and as a part of the general taxes. The tax levies are part of the general tax roll and must be collected as a part of the general taxes against the property in the authority.[ 2004 c 129 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.160 - Taxation of lands lying within authority and forest protection assessment area.

RCW 52.26.160 Taxation of lands lying within authority and forest protection assessment area.In the event that lands lie within both a regional fire protection service authority and a forest protection assessment area they shall be taxed and assessed as follows:(1) If the lands are wholly unimproved, they are subject to forest protection assessments but not to authority levies;(2) If the lands are wholly improved, they are subject to authority levies but not to forest protection assessments; and(3) If the lands are partly improved and partly unimproved, they are subject both to authority levies and to forest protection assessments. However, upon request, accompanied by appropriate legal descriptions, the county assessor shall segregate any unimproved portions which each consist of twenty or more acres, and thereafter the unimproved portion or portions are subject only to forest protection assessments.[ 2004 c 129 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.170 - Collection of taxes.

RCW 52.26.170 Collection of taxes.It is the duty of the county treasurer of the county in which the regional fire protection service authority created under this chapter is located to collect taxes authorized and levied under this chapter. However, when a regional fire protection service authority is located in more than one county, the county treasurer of each county in which the authority is located shall collect the regional fire protection service authority's taxes that are imposed on property located within the county and transfer these funds to the treasurer of the county in which the majority of the authority lies.[ 2004 c 129 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.190 - Benefit charges—Exemptions.

RCW 52.26.190 Benefit charges—Exemptions.All personal property not assessed and subjected to ad valorem taxation under Title 84 RCW, all property under contract or for which the regional fire protection service authority is receiving payment for as authorized by law, all property subject to chapter 54.28 RCW, and all property that is subject to a contract for services with an authority, is exempt from the benefit charge imposed under this chapter.[ 2004 c 129 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.200 - Benefit charges—Resolution—County assessor's duties.

RCW 52.26.200 Benefit charges—Resolution—County assessor's duties.(1) The resolution establishing benefit charges as specified in RCW 52.26.180 must specify, by legal geographical areas or other specific designations, the charge to apply to each property by location, type, or other designation, or other information that is necessary to the proper computation of the benefit charge to be charged to each property owner subject to the resolution.(2) The county assessor of each county in which the regional fire protection service authority is located shall determine and identify the personal properties and improvements to real property that are subject to a benefit charge in each authority and shall furnish and deliver to the county treasurer of that county a listing of the properties with information describing the location, legal description, and address of the person to whom the statement of benefit charges is to be mailed, the name of the owner, and the value of the property and improvements, together with the benefit charge to apply to each. These benefit charges must be certified to the county treasurer for collection in the same manner that is used for the collection of fire protection charges for forestlands protected by the department of natural resources under RCW 76.04.610 and the same penalties and provisions for collection apply.[ 2004 c 129 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.210 - Benefit charges—Administration and collection by county treasurer.

RCW 52.26.210 Benefit charges—Administration and collection by county treasurer.Each regional fire protection service authority shall contract, prior to the imposition of a benefit charge, for the administration and collection of the benefit charge by each county treasurer, who shall deduct a percentage, as provided by contract to reimburse the county for expenses incurred by the county assessor and county treasurer in the administration of the resolution and this chapter. The county treasurer shall make distributions each year, as the charges are collected, in the amount of the benefit charges imposed on behalf of each authority, less the deduction provided for in the contract.[ 2004 c 129 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.230 - Benefit charges—Establishment—Public hearings—Notice to property owners.

RCW 52.26.230 Benefit charges—Establishment—Public hearings—Notice to property owners.(1) Not fewer than ten days nor more than six months before the election at which the proposition to impose the benefit charge is submitted as provided in this chapter, the governing board of the regional fire protection service authority, or the planning committee if the benefit charge is proposed as part of the initial formation of the authority, shall hold a public hearing specifically setting forth its proposal to impose benefit charges for the support of its legally authorized activities that will maintain or improve the services afforded in the authority. A report of the public hearing shall be filed with the county treasurer of each county in which the property is located and be available for public inspection.(2) Prior to November 15th of each year the governing board of the authority shall hold a public hearing to review and establish the regional fire protection service authority benefit charges for the subsequent year.(3) All resolutions imposing or changing the benefit charges must be filed with the county treasurer or treasurers of each county in which the property is located, together with the record of each public hearing, before November 30th immediately preceding the year in which the benefit charges are to be collected on behalf of the authority.(4) After the benefit charges have been established, the owners of the property subject to the charge must be notified of the amount of the charge.[ 2017 c 196 § 2; 2004 c 129 § 29.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 c 196 §§ 1-9, 11, 13, and 14: See note following RCW 52.26.220.
WA Rev Code § 52.26.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.240 - Benefit charges—Limitation on imposition of property tax.

RCW 52.26.240 Benefit charges—Limitation on imposition of property tax.A regional fire protection service authority that imposes a benefit charge under this chapter shall not impose all or part of the property tax authorized under RCW 52.26.140(1)(c).[ 2004 c 129 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.250 - Benefit charges—Complaints—Review board.

RCW 52.26.250 Benefit charges—Complaints—Review board.After notice has been given to the property owners of the amount of the charge, the governing board of a regional fire protection service authority imposing a benefit charge under this chapter shall form a review board for at least a two-week period and shall, upon complaint in writing of an aggrieved party owning property in the authority, reduce the charge of a person who, in their opinion, has been charged too large a sum, to a sum or amount as they believe to be the true, fair, and just amount.[ 2004 c 129 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.260 - Benefit charges—Model resolution—Assistance by Washington fire commissioners association.

RCW 52.26.260 Benefit charges—Model resolution—Assistance by Washington fire commissioners association.The Washington fire commissioners association, as soon as practicable, shall draft a model resolution to impose the regional fire protection service authority benefit charge authorized by this chapter and may provide assistance to authorities in the establishment of a program to develop benefit charges.[ 2004 c 129 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.270 - Benefit charges—Additional exemption.

RCW 52.26.270 Benefit charges—Additional exemption.A person who is receiving the exemption contained in RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389 is exempt from any legal obligation to pay a portion of the benefit charge imposed under this chapter as follows:(1) A person who meets the income limitation contained in RCW 84.36.381(5)(a) and does not meet the income limitation contained in RCW 84.36.381(5)(b) (i) or (ii) is exempt from twenty-five percent of the charge;(2) A person who meets the income limitation contained in RCW 84.36.381(5)(b)(i) is exempt from fifty percent of the charge; and(3) A person who meets the income limitation contained in RCW 84.36.381(5)(b)(ii) shall be exempt from seventy-five percent of the charge.[ 2004 c 129 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.280 - Civil service—When authorized or required.

RCW 52.26.280 Civil service—When authorized or required.(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, a regional fire protection service authority may, by resolution of its board, provide for civil service for its employees in the same manner, with the same powers, and with the same force and effect as provided by chapter 41.08 RCW for cities, towns, and municipalities, including restrictions against the discharge of an employee because of residence outside the limits of the regional fire protection service authority.(2) If an agreement is reached to provide for civil service under RCW 52.26.100(6), the regional fire protection service authority shall establish such a system as is required by the agreement.[ 2006 c 200 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.290 - Annexation of territory.

RCW 52.26.290 Annexation of territory.Territory that is annexed to a participating jurisdiction is annexed to the authority as of the effective date of the annexation. The statutes regarding transfer of assets and employees do not apply to the participating jurisdictions in the annexation.[ 2006 c 200 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.300 - Annexation of fire protection jurisdiction within reasonable proximity to authority.

RCW 52.26.300 Annexation of fire protection jurisdiction within reasonable proximity to authority.(1) A fire protection jurisdiction that is located within reasonable proximity to the boundary of a regional fire protection service authority is eligible for annexation by the authority.(2) An annexation is initiated by the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of a fire protection jurisdiction requesting the annexation. The resolution requesting annexation must then be filed with the governing board of the authority that is requested to annex the fire protection jurisdiction.(3) Except as otherwise provided in the regional fire protection service authority plan, on receipt of the resolution requesting annexation, the governing board of the authority may adopt a resolution amending its plan to establish terms and conditions of the requested annexation and submit the resolution and plan amendment to the fire protection jurisdiction requesting annexation. An election to authorize the annexation may be held only if the governing body of the fire protection jurisdiction seeking annexation adopts a resolution approving both the annexation and the related plan amendment.(4)(a) An annexation is authorized if the voters in the fire protection jurisdiction proposed to be annexed approve by a simple majority vote a single ballot measure approving the annexation and related plan amendment.(b) An annexation is effective on the date specified in the ballot measure. In the event the ballot measure does not specify an effective date, the effective date is on the subsequent January 1st or July 1st, whichever occurs first.[ 2018 c 28 § 7; 2011 c 271 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 52.26.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.26 - Regional Fire Protection Service Authorities.|52.26.310 - Biennial budget authority.

RCW 52.26.310 Biennial budget authority.A regional fire protection service authority may, in lieu of adopting an annual budget, adopt a biennial budget with a mid-biennium review and modification for the second year of the biennium.[ 2015 c 40 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 52.30.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.30 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|52.30.040 - Civil service for employees.

RCW 52.30.040 Civil service for employees.A fire protection district with a fully-paid fire department may, by resolution of its board of fire commissioners, provide for civil service in its fire department in the same manner, with the same powers, and with the same force and effect as provided by chapter 41.08 RCW for cities, towns, and municipalities, including restrictions against the discharge of an employee because of residence outside the limits of the fire protection district.[ 1984 c 230 § 79; 1971 ex.s. c 256 § 2; 1949 c 72 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5654-120a. Formerly RCW 52.36.060.]
WA Rev Code § 52.30.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.30 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|52.30.050 - Residency not grounds for discharge of civil service employees.

RCW 52.30.050 Residency not grounds for discharge of civil service employees.Residence of an employee outside the limits of a fire protection district is not grounds for discharge of any regularly-appointed civil service employee otherwise qualified.[ 1984 c 230 § 80; 1971 ex.s. c 256 § 1. Formerly RCW 52.36.065.]