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WA Rev Code § 47.58.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.010 - Improvement of existing bridge and construction of new bridge as single project—Agreement—Tolls.

RCW 47.58.010 Improvement of existing bridge and construction of new bridge as single project—Agreement—Tolls.Whenever the legislature specifically authorizes, as a single project, the construction of an additional toll bridge, including approaches, and the reconstruction of an existing adjacent bridge, including approaches, and the imposition of tolls on both bridges, the department is authorized to enter into appropriate agreements whereunder the existing bridge or its approaches will be reconstructed and improved and an additional bridge, including approaches and connecting highways will be constructed as a part of the same project to be located adjacent to or within two miles of the existing bridge and will be financed through the issuance of revenue bonds of the same series. The department has the right to impose tolls for traffic over the existing bridge as well as the additional bridge for the purpose of paying the cost of operation and maintenance of the bridge or bridges and the interest on and creating a sinking fund for retirement of revenue bonds issued for account of such project, all in the manner permitted and provided by this chapter.[ 1984 c 7 § 288; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.010. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.020 - Examinations and surveys—Preliminary expenses—Financing.

RCW 47.58.020 Examinations and surveys—Preliminary expenses—Financing.For the purpose of obtaining information as to the necessity of the reconstruction or improvement of any such bridge and the expediency of constructing any such additional bridge it is the duty of the department to make any examination, investigation, survey, or reconnaissance pertaining thereto. The cost of any such examination, investigation, survey, or reconnaissance, and all preliminary expenses in the issuance of any revenue bonds, making surveys and appraisals and drafting, printing, issuance, and sale of bonds under this chapter, shall be advanced by any interested municipality, agency, or department of the state of Washington. All such advancements shall be reimbursed out of any proceeds derived from the sale of bonds or out of tolls and revenues to be derived by the department through its operations hereunder for account of the project, as may be agreed upon between the department and the municipality, agency, or department.[ 1984 c 7 § 289; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.020. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.030 - Construction, operation of bridges—Collection of tolls—Schedule of charges.

RCW 47.58.030 Construction, operation of bridges—Collection of tolls—Schedule of charges.Except as otherwise provided in RCW 47.56.850, the secretary shall have full charge of the construction of all such improvements and reconstruction work and the construction of any additional bridge, including approaches and connecting highways, that may be authorized under this chapter and the operation of such bridge or bridges, as well as the collection of tolls and other charges for services and facilities thereby afforded. The schedule of charges for the services and facilities shall be fixed and revised from time to time by the commission so that the tolls and revenues collected will yield annual revenue and income sufficient, after payment or allowance for all operating, maintenance, and repair expenses, to pay the interest on all revenue bonds outstanding under the provisions of this chapter for account of the project and to create a sinking fund for the retirement of the revenue bonds at or prior to maturity. The charges shall be continued until all such bonds and interest thereon and unpaid advancements, if any, have been paid.[ 2008 c 122 § 19; 1984 c 7 § 290; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.030. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.050 - Revenue bonds—Expenses includable—Conditions—Remedies of bondholders.

RCW 47.58.050 Revenue bonds—Expenses includable—Conditions—Remedies of bondholders.In determining the amount of bonds required to be issued, there may be included any expenses incurred or approved by the department in connection with and incidental to the issuance and sale of bonds and for the preparation of surveys and estimates and making inspections and examinations, required reserves, if any, interest during the estimated construction period and for six months thereafter, and a reasonable amount for initial operating expenses and prepaid insurance. The department is hereby empowered to include in any resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds such covenants, stipulations, and conditions as it deems necessary with respect to the continued use and application of the revenues and income from the bridge or bridges. The holder of any bond or the trustee for any bonds designated by resolution may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding compel performance of any duties imposed upon any state department, official, or employee, including any duties imposed upon or undertaken by the department or its officers, agents, and employees in connection with any improvement or reconstruction work on any existing bridge, the construction of any additional bridge, including approaches and connecting highways provided to be so constructed, the maintenance and operation of the bridge or bridges and in connection with the collection, deposit, investment, application, and disbursement of the proceeds of the bonds and the revenues and income derived from the operation of the bridge or bridges.[ 1984 c 7 § 292; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.050. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.060 - Bond resolution—Disposition of income and revenues.

RCW 47.58.060 Bond resolution—Disposition of income and revenues.Each resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds shall provide for setting aside the necessary amounts for the reasonable and proper operation, maintenance, and repair expenses, and shall fix and determine the amounts to be set apart and applied to the payment of the interest on and retirement of the revenue bonds. All income and revenues as collected shall be paid to the state treasurer for the account of the department as a separate trust fund to be segregated and set apart for the payment of the revenue bonds, or may be remitted to and held by a designated trustee in such manner and with such collateral as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.[ 1984 c 7 § 293; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.060. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.070 - Bonds legal investment for state moneys.

RCW 47.58.070 Bonds legal investment for state moneys.Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, bonds issued under this chapter shall be legal investments by the state investment board of any state moneys in its hands, except permanent school funds.[ 1981 c 3 § 39; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.070. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 7.]NOTES:Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 3: See notes following RCW 43.33A.010.
WA Rev Code § 47.58.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.080 - Eminent domain.

RCW 47.58.080 Eminent domain.The department is hereby authorized and empowered to acquire in the name of the state by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any lands, property, rights, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other property of any person, firm, corporation, political subdivision, or other owner, deemed necessary or convenient for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, and operation of any project initiated and carried on by the department under this chapter. The proceedings shall be in accordance with and subject to the provisions of any and all laws applicable to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the state.[ 1984 c 7 § 294; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.080. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.090 - Study of projects—Specific authorization of construction and finance.

RCW 47.58.090 Study of projects—Specific authorization of construction and finance.Under the provisions of this chapter, projects other than those specifically authorized herein involving existing bridges may be studied and analyzed by the department, and recommendations therefor may be submitted to the legislature, but such other projects shall not be financed or constructed by the department under the provisions of this chapter until further specific authorization therefor has been provided by the legislature.[ 1984 c 7 § 295; 1961 c 13 § 47.58.090. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 47.58.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.58 - Existing and Additional Bridges.|47.58.900 - Chapter provides additional method.

RCW 47.58.900 Chapter provides additional method.This chapter shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized thereby, and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of any powers existing on June 8, 1955.[ 1961 c 13 § 47.58.900. Prior: 1955 c 208 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.005 - Definitions.

RCW 47.60.005 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Adaptive management" means a systematic process for continually improving management policies and practices by learning from the outcomes of operational programs.(2) "Capital plan" means the state ferry system plan developed by the department as described in RCW 47.06.050(2), reviewed by the commission, and reported to the transportation committees of the legislature by the department.(3) "Capital project" has the same meaning as used in budget instructions developed by the office of financial management.(4) "Commission" means the transportation commission created in RCW 47.01.051.(5) "Fixed price contract" means a contract that requires the contractor to deliver a specified project for a set price. Change orders on fixed price contracts are allowable but should be used on a very limited basis.(6) "Improvement project" has the same meaning as in the budget instructions developed by the office of financial management. If the budget instructions do not define improvement project, then it has the same meaning as "program project" in the budget instructions. If a project meets both the improvement project and preservation project definitions in this section it must be defined as an improvement project. New vessel acquisitions must be defined as improvement projects.(7) "Life-cycle cost analysis" means an analysis of the full net present value cost of constructing and operating a vessel over its life span, including capital costs, financing costs, operation and maintenance costs, decommissioning costs, and variable costs including fuel.(8) "Life-cycle cost model" means that portion of a capital asset inventory system which, among other things, is used to estimate future preservation needs.(9) "Maintenance cost" has the same meaning as used in budget instructions developed by the office of financial management.(10) "Preservation project" has the same meaning as used in budget instructions developed by the office of financial management.(11) "Route" means all ferry sailings from one location to another, such as the Seattle to Bainbridge route or the Port Townsend to Keystone route.(12) "Sailing" means an individual ferry sailing for a specific route, such as the 5:00 p.m. sailing from Seattle to Bremerton.(13) "Travel shed" means one or more ferry routes with distinct characteristics as determined by the department.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 14 § 1; 2008 c 124 § 1; 2007 c 512 § 3.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 14: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [July 6, 2015]." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 14 § 9.]Finding—Intent—2007 c 512: See note following RCW 47.06.140.
WA Rev Code § 47.60.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.010 - Ferry system, toll bridges, and facilities authorized—Power to contract, sell, and lease back.

RCW 47.60.010 Ferry system, toll bridges, and facilities authorized—Power to contract, sell, and lease back.The department is authorized to acquire by lease, charter, contract, purchase, condemnation, or construction, and partly by any or all of such means, and to thereafter operate, improve, and extend, a system of ferries on and crossing Puget Sound and any of its tributary waters and connections thereof, and connecting with the public streets and highways in the state. However, any new vessel planning, construction, purchase, analysis, or design work must be consistent with RCW 47.60.810. The system of ferries shall include such boats, vessels, wharves, docks, approaches, landings, franchises, licenses, and appurtenances as shall be determined by the department to be necessary or desirable for efficient operation of the ferry system and best serve the public. Subject to RCW 47.56.820, the department may in like manner acquire by purchase, condemnation, or construction and include in the ferry system such toll bridges, approaches, and connecting roadways as may be deemed by the department advantageous in channeling traffic to points served by the ferry system. In addition to the powers of acquisition granted by this section, the department is empowered to enter into any contracts, agreements, or leases with any person, firm, or corporation and to thereby provide, on such terms and conditions as it shall determine, for the operation of any ferry or ferries or system thereof, whether acquired by the department or not.The authority of the department to sell and lease back any state ferry, for federal tax purposes only, as authorized by 26 U.S.C., Sec. 168(f)(8) is confirmed. Legal title and all incidents of legal title to any ferry sold and leased back (except for the federal tax benefits attributable to the ownership thereof) shall remain in the state of Washington.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 14 § 2; 2008 c 122 § 20; 1984 c 18 § 1; 1984 c 7 § 296; 1961 c 13 § 47.60.010. Prior: 1949 c 179 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6584-30.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 14: See note following RCW 47.60.005.
WA Rev Code § 47.60.013 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.013 - Emergency powers of governor to insure continued operation of ferry and toll bridge system—Cost reimbursement.

RCW 47.60.013 Emergency powers of governor to insure continued operation of ferry and toll bridge system—Cost reimbursement.The governor is authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to insure the continued operation of the Puget Sound ferry and toll bridge system under any emergency circumstances which threaten the continued operation of the system. In the event of such an emergency, the governor may assume all the powers granted by law to the transportation commission and department of transportation with respect to the ferry system. In addition, notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 47.60 and 47.64 RCW, the governor may contract with any qualified persons for the operation of the Washington state ferry system, or any part thereof, or for ferry service to be provided by privately owned vessels. Administrative costs to the office of the governor incurred in the exercise of this authority shall be reimbursed by the department.[ 1981 c 341 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 341: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1981 c 341 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.015 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.015 - "Washington State Ferries"—Name authorized.

RCW 47.60.015 "Washington State Ferries"—Name authorized.The department is authorized to operate its ferry system under the name: "Washington State Ferries."[ 1984 c 7 § 297; 1961 c 13 § 47.60.015. Prior: 1953 c 33 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.017 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.017 - State ferry system a public mass transportation system.

RCW 47.60.017 State ferry system a public mass transportation system.The legislature finds and declares that the state ferry system is a public mass transportation system.[ 1974 ex.s. c 105 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.020 - Eminent domain—Condemnation proceedings.

RCW 47.60.020 Eminent domain—Condemnation proceedings.For the purpose of carrying out any or all of the powers granted in this chapter, the department has the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of either real or personal property, used or useful for the Puget Sound ferry system. Condemnation pursuant to this chapter shall be the procedure set out in chapter 8.04 RCW. The department may institute condemnation proceedings in the superior court of any county or other court of competent jurisdiction in which any of the property sought to be condemned is located or in which the owner of any thereof does business, and the court in any such action has jurisdiction to condemn property wherever located within the state. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove any offer to purchase or inability to agree with the owners thereof for the purchase of any such property in the proceedings. It is the intention of this section to permit the consolidation in one action of all condemnation proceedings necessary to acquire a ferry system and every type of property incident thereto, irrespective of its location within the state or diversity of ownership. Upon the filing of a petition for condemnation as provided in this section, the court may issue an order restraining the removal from the jurisdiction of the state of any personal property sought to be acquired by the proceeding during the pendency thereof. The court further has the power to issue such orders or process as are necessary to place the department into possession of any property condemned.[ 1984 c 7 § 298; 1961 c 13 § 47.60.020. Prior: 1949 c 179 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6584-31.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.030 - Existing contracts—Prior negotiations and bids validated.

RCW 47.60.030 Existing contracts—Prior negotiations and bids validated.In any case where the department takes over any property or properties which are under lease, contract, or concession, or where the department has heretofore entered into any contract or negotiation or received any bid for any of the purposes set forth in this chapter, the department is authorized to continue in effect and carry out any such contract, lease, or concession or complete any such negotiation or accept any such bid or any modification of any of them which appears advantageous to the department without regard to any limitations or directions as to the manner thereof contained in this chapter. However, this section shall not be construed as requiring the department so to act, but this section is permissive only and then only in respect to contracts, leases, concessions, negotiations, or bids existing, entered into, or received prior to April 1, 1949.[ 1984 c 7 § 299; 1961 c 13 § 47.60.030. Prior: 1949 c 179 § 7; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6584-36.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.040 - Survey by department.

RCW 47.60.040 Survey by department.For the purpose of obtaining information for the consideration of the department upon the acquisition of any ferries or ferry facilities or the construction of any toll bridge under this chapter, the department shall make any examination, investigation, survey, or reconnaissance for the determination of material facts pertaining thereto.The cost of any such examination, investigation, survey, or reconnaissance, and all preliminary expenses leading up to and resulting in the issuance of any revenue bonds including, but not being limited to expenses in making surveys and appraisals and the drafting, printing, issuance, and sale of bonds under this chapter shall be borne by the department out of the motor vehicle fund. All such costs and expenses as well as any thereof heretofore incurred shall be reimbursed to the motor vehicle fund out of any proceeds derived from the sale of bonds or out of tolls and revenues to be derived by the department through its operations hereunder.[ 1984 c 7 § 300; 1961 c 13 § 47.60.040. Prior: 1949 c 179 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6584-33, part.]
WA Rev Code § 47.60.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation|Chapter 47.60 - Puget Sound Ferry and Toll Bridge System.|47.60.050 - Improvement of facilities—Financing.

RCW 47.60.050 Improvement of facilities—Financing.Any facility that the department acquires or is authorized to acquire under the provisions of this chapter may be rehabilitated, rebuilt, enlarged, or improved, and the cost thereof may be paid from the revenues of the system or through the issuance of bonds as hereinafter provided.[ 1984 c 7 § 301; 1961 c 13 § 47.60.050. Prior: 1949 c 179 § 3, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6584-32, part.]