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WA Rev Code § 53.04.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.110 - Change of name.

RCW 53.04.110 Change of name.Any port district now existing or which may hereafter be organized under the laws of the state of Washington is hereby authorized to change its corporate name under the following conditions and in the following manner:(1) On presentation of a petition to the commissioners of any port district now existing or which may hereafter be established under the laws of the state of Washington, signed by at least ten percent of the total number of voters of the port district who voted at the last general port election and asking that the corporate name of the port district be changed, it shall be the duty of the commissioners to submit to the voters of the port district the proposition as to whether the corporate name of the port shall be changed. The proposition shall be submitted at the next general port election according to RCW 29A.04.330.(2) The petition shall contain the present corporate name of the port district and the corporate name which is proposed to be given to the port district.(3) On submitting the proposition to the voters of the port district it shall be the duty of the port commissioners to cause to be printed on the official ballot used at the election the following proposition:"Shall the corporate name, 'Port of . . . . . .' be changed to 'Port of . . . . . . . . .'. . . .YES"Shall the corporate name, 'Port of . . . . . .' be changed to 'Port of . . . . . . . . .'. . . .NO"(4) At the time when the returns of the general election shall be canvassed by the commissioners of the port district, it shall be the duty of the commissioners to canvass the vote upon the proposition so submitted, recording in their record the result of the canvass.(5) Should a majority of the registered voters of the port district voting at the general port election vote in favor of the proposition it shall be the duty of the port commissioners to certify the fact to the auditor of the county in which the port district shall be situated and to the secretary of state of the state of Washington, under the seal of the port district. On and after the filing of the certificate with the county auditor as aforesaid and with the secretary of state of the state of Washington, the corporate name of the port district shall be changed, and thenceforth the port district shall be known and designated in accordance therewith.[ 2006 c 344 § 35; 1998 c 240 § 1; 1990 c 259 § 18; 1929 c 140 § 1; RRS § 9689-1.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.
WA Rev Code § 53.04.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.120 - Transfer of port district property to adjacent district—Procedure—Boundary changes—Jurisdiction.

RCW 53.04.120 Transfer of port district property to adjacent district—Procedure—Boundary changes—Jurisdiction.Property may be acquired and owned by any port district, at least one boundary of which property is contiguous to or within one-quarter air mile of such port district and is also located in an adjacent port district, and such property may be transferred to the owning port district upon unanimous resolution of the boards of commissioners of both port districts authorizing the same. The resolution of the port district within which such property is located shall be a resolution to permit the acquisition and to make the transfer, while the resolution of the port district which owns the property shall be a resolution to acquire and own the property and to accept the transferred property. Upon the filing of both official resolutions with the legislative authority and the auditor of the county or counties within which such port districts lie, together with maps showing in reasonable detail the boundary changes made, such acquisition and ownership shall be lawful and such transfer shall be effective and the commissioners of the port district acquiring, owning and receiving such property shall have jurisdiction over the whole of said enlarged port district to the same extent, and with like power and authority, as though the additional territory had been owned by and originally embraced within the boundaries of the port district.[ 1979 c 72 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 91 § 1.]NOTES:Validity—Ratification—1979 c 72: "Any purchase or other acquisition of such property by any port district which occurred prior to the enactment of this 1979 amendatory act is hereby confirmed and ratified and shall not be deemed to have been ultra vires." [ 1979 c 72 § 2.]Severability—1979 c 72: "If any provision of this 1979 amendatory 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." [ 1979 c 72 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 53.04.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.150 - Alternative annexation methods—Petition for resolution—Districts authorized to use—Petition requirements.

RCW 53.04.150 Alternative annexation methods—Petition for resolution—Districts authorized to use—Petition requirements.A port district that is less than countywide, and that is located in a county with a population of less than ninety thousand and located in either the Interstate 5 or Interstate 90 corridor, may petition for annexation of an area that is contiguous to its boundaries, is not located within the boundaries of any other port district, and contains no registered voters. The petition must be in writing, addressed to and filed with the port commission, and signed by the owners of not less than seventy-five percent of the property value in the area to be annexed, according to the assessed value for general taxation. The petition must contain a legal description of the property according to government legal subdivisions or legal plats, or a sufficient metes and bounds description, and must be accompanied by a plat outlining the boundaries of the property to be annexed.[ 2000 c 200 § 2; 1999 c 250 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—1999 c 250 §§ 2-5: "The legislature intends annexation procedures set forth in sections 2 through 5 of this act to be alternative methods available to port districts that are less than countywide. The legislature does not intend the alternative procedures to supersede any other method authorized by chapter 53.04 RCW or other law for annexation of territory to a port district." [ 1999 c 250 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 53.04.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.160 - Alternative annexation methods—Petition for resolution—Where filed—Commission's duties.

RCW 53.04.160 Alternative annexation methods—Petition for resolution—Where filed—Commission's duties.If a petition meeting the requirements set forth in RCW 53.04.150 is filed with the commission, the commission shall determine a date, time, and location for a hearing on the petition and shall provide public notice of that hearing and its nature by publishing the notice in one issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the district and by posting the notice in three public places within the territory proposed for annexation. The commission may require proof of a petition's authenticity before complying with notice requirements imposed by this section and may require the signers of a petition to bear the costs of publishing and posting notice.[ 1999 c 250 § 3.]NOTES:Intent—1999 c 250 §§ 2-5: See note following RCW 53.04.150.
WA Rev Code § 53.04.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.170 - Alternative annexation methods—Petition for resolution—Hearing—Resolution.

RCW 53.04.170 Alternative annexation methods—Petition for resolution—Hearing—Resolution.At the hearing, the commission may determine to annex all or any portion of the proposed area described in the petition. Following the hearing, the commission shall by resolution approve or disapprove annexation. Upon passage of the resolution, the commission shall file, with the board of county commissioners of the county in which the annexed property is located, a certified copy of the resolution. On the date fixed in the resolution, the area annexed becomes part of the district.[ 1999 c 250 § 4.]NOTES:Intent—1999 c 250 §§ 2-5: See note following RCW 53.04.150.
WA Rev Code § 53.04.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.180 - Alternative annexation methods—Annexation by written consent—Districts authorized to use—Resolution.

RCW 53.04.180 Alternative annexation methods—Annexation by written consent—Districts authorized to use—Resolution.(1) By a majority vote of the commission, and with the written consent of all the owners of the property to be annexed, a port commission of a district that is less than countywide, and that is located in a county with a population of less than ninety thousand and located in either the Interstate 5 or Interstate 90 corridor, may annex, for industrial development or other port district purposes, property contiguous to the district's boundaries and not located within the boundaries of any other port district.(2) The written consent required by subsection (1) of this section must contain a full and correct legal description of the property to be annexed, must include the signature of all owners of the property to be annexed, and must be addressed to and filed with the commission.(3) If the commission approves annexation under this section, it shall do so by resolution and shall file a certified copy of the resolution with the board of county commissioners of the county in which the annexed property is located. Upon the date fixed in the resolution, the area annexed becomes part of the district.[ 2000 c 200 § 1; 1999 c 250 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—1999 c 250 §§ 2-5: See note following RCW 53.04.150.
WA Rev Code § 53.04.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.04 - Formation.|53.04.190 - Alternative annexation methods—Outstanding indebtedness.

RCW 53.04.190 Alternative annexation methods—Outstanding indebtedness.No property within the territory annexed under RCW 53.04.150 through 53.04.180 may be taxed or assessed for the payment of any outstanding indebtedness of the port district as it existed before the annexation unless another law requires the tax or assessment.[ 1999 c 250 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 53.06.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.010 - Declaration of necessity.

RCW 53.06.010 Declaration of necessity.The necessity and desirability of coordinating the administration programs and operations of all the port districts in this state is recognized and declared as a matter of legislative determination.[ 1961 c 31 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 53.06.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.020 - Actions required of commissions—Joint reports to governor and legislature.

RCW 53.06.020 Actions required of commissions—Joint reports to governor and legislature.It shall be the duty of the port district commissions in the state to take such action to effect the coordination of the administrative programs and operations of each port district in the state and to submit to the governor and the legislature biennially a joint report or joint reports containing the recommendations for procedural changes which would increase the efficiency of the respective port districts.[ 1994 c 75 § 1; 1989 c 425 § 3; 1961 c 31 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—Severability—1989 c 425: See notes following RCW 53.06.070.
WA Rev Code § 53.06.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.030 - Washington public ports association as coordinating agency—Purposes, powers, and duties.

RCW 53.06.030 Washington public ports association as coordinating agency—Purposes, powers, and duties.The port district commissions in this state are empowered to designate the Washington public ports association as a coordinating agency through which the duties imposed by RCW 53.06.020 may be performed, harmonized or correlated. The purposes of the Washington public ports association shall be:(1) To initiate and carry on the necessary studies, investigations and surveys required for the proper development and improvement of the commerce and business generally common to all port districts, and to assemble and analyze the data thus obtained and to cooperate with the state of Washington, port districts both within and without the state of Washington, and other operators of terminal and transportation facilities for this purpose, and to make such expenditures as are necessary for these purposes, including the proper promotion and advertising of all such properties, utilities and facilities;(2) To establish coordinating and joint marketing bodies comprised of association members, including but not limited to establishment of a federation of Washington ports as described in RCW 53.06.070, as may be necessary to provide effective and efficient marketing of the state's trade, tourism, and travel resources;(3) To exchange information relative to port construction, maintenance, operation, administration and management;(4) To promote and encourage port development along sound economic lines;(5) To promote and encourage the development of transportation, commerce and industry;(6) To operate as a clearinghouse for information, public relations and liaison for the port districts of the state and to serve as a channel for cooperation among the various port districts and for the assembly and presentation of information relating to the needs and requirements of port districts to the public.[ 1989 c 425 § 4; 1961 c 31 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Severability—1989 c 425: See notes following RCW 53.06.070.
WA Rev Code § 53.06.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.040 - Dues and assessments may be paid to association from district funds.

RCW 53.06.040 Dues and assessments may be paid to association from district funds.Each port district which designates the Washington public ports association as the agency through which the duties imposed by RCW 53.06.020 may be executed is authorized to pay dues and/or assessments to said association from port district funds in any calendar year.[ 2010 c 198 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 55; 1970 ex.s. c 47 § 3; 1961 c 31 § 4.]NOTES:Severability—Effective dates and termination dates—Construction—1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043.
WA Rev Code § 53.06.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.050 - Further action by commissions authorized—Meetings.

RCW 53.06.050 Further action by commissions authorized—Meetings.The port district commissions are authorized to take such further action as they deem necessary to comply with the intent of this chapter, including the attendance at state and district meetings which may be required to formulate the reports provided for in RCW 53.06.020.[ 1961 c 31 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 53.06.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.060 - Financial records of association and any nonprofit corporation utilized by port districts subject to audit by state auditor.

RCW 53.06.060 Financial records of association and any nonprofit corporation utilized by port districts subject to audit by state auditor.The financial records of the Washington public ports association shall be subject to audit by the state auditor. The financial records of any nonprofit corporation utilized by port districts shall be subject to audit by the state auditor to determine compliance with the contractual terms and conditions under which payments or reimbursements are received under chapter 53.06 RCW.[ 2000 c 198 § 4; 1995 c 301 § 74; 1961 c 31 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 53.06.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.070 - Federation of Washington ports authorized—Purposes.

RCW 53.06.070 Federation of Washington ports authorized—Purposes.The Washington public ports association is authorized to create a federation of Washington ports to enable member ports to strengthen their international trading capabilities and market the region's products worldwide. Such a federation shall maintain the authority of individual ports and have the following purposes:(1) To operate as an export trading company under the provisions enumerated in chapter 53.31 RCW;(2) To provide a network to market the services of the members of the Washington public ports association;(3) To provide expertise and assistance to businesses interested in export markets;(4) To promote cooperative efforts between ports and local associate development organizations to assist local economic development efforts and build local capacity; and(5) To assist in the efficient marketing of the state's trade, tourism, and travel resources.[ 1994 c 75 § 2; 1989 c 425 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—1989 c 425: "The legislature finds: (1) That the continuous development of Washington's ports should be a long-term goal for the state of Washington; (2) that Washington's ports are a valuable economic development resource, whose strength as a combined, coordinated entity for the purpose of trade and tourism development would far exceed their individual strength's in those areas; and (3) that, therefore, the ports should work together as a federation, coordinating their efforts further still with other public entities as well as the private sector.The legislature concurs with the 1989 report of the economic development board on a long-term economic development strategy for Washington state as follows: (a) Competition for tourism dollars, as well as dollars to purchase Washington's goods and services, is global in nature and to compete, the state must identify its unique market niches, and market its trade, travel, and tourism assets aggressively; (b) the ports of the state of Washington are an integral part of the technological and physical infrastructure needed to help the state compete in the international marketplace; and (c) links among public agencies, associate development organizations, including ports, universities, and industry-oriented organizations must be strengthened in an effort to improve coordination, prevent duplication, and build local capacity." [ 1989 c 425 § 1.]Severability—1989 c 425: "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." [ 1989 c 425 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 53.06.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.080 - Implementation of economic development programs—Use of nonprofit corporations—Transfer of funds.

RCW 53.06.080 Implementation of economic development programs—Use of nonprofit corporations—Transfer of funds.Port districts are authorized to utilize the services of a nonprofit corporation for the purposes of providing training, education, and general improvement to the public sector management skills necessary to implement the economic development programs of port districts. Actions taken under this section must be implemented pursuant to the powers granted in chapter 39.84 RCW. Any nonprofit corporation utilized pursuant to this section must be a tax exempt nonprofit corporation, may be a nonprofit corporation created by the Washington public ports association, and must be created for the sole purposes of education and training for port district officials and employees. Port districts are authorized to transfer to a qualified nonprofit corporation utilized pursuant to this section any funds received from an industrial development corporation created by a port district under RCW 39.84.130.Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the receipt of additional public or private funds by a nonprofit corporation established under this section. The coordination of these programs and the transfers and expenditures of funds shall be deemed to be for industrial development and trade promotion as provided for in Article VIII, section 8 of the Washington state Constitution.[ 2000 c 198 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 53.06.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.06 - Coordination of Administrative Programs and Operations.|53.06.090 - Nonprofit corporations—Legislative recognition.

RCW 53.06.090 Nonprofit corporations—Legislative recognition.In carrying out the purposes described in this and other chapters of this title, the legislature recognizes that any nonprofit corporation created or re-created for the purposes of this chapter, is a private nonprofit corporation contracting to provide services to which port districts may subscribe.[ 2000 c 198 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 53.08.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 53 - Port Districts|Chapter 53.08 - Powers.|53.08.005 - Definitions.

RCW 53.08.005 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Commission" means the Washington utilities and transportation commission.(2) "Retail telecommunications services" means the sale, lease, license, or indivisible right of use of telecommunications services or telecommunications facilities directly to end users.(3) "Telecommunications" has the same meaning as contained in RCW 80.04.010.(4) "Telecommunications facilities" means lines, conduits, ducts, poles, wires, cables, crossarms, receivers, transmitters, instruments, machines, appliances, instrumentalities and all devices, real estate, easements, apparatus, property, and routes used, operated, owned, or controlled by any entity to facilitate the provision of telecommunications services.(5) "Wholesale telecommunications services" means the provision of telecommunications services or telecommunications facilities for resale to an entity authorized to provide telecommunications services. Wholesale telecommunications services includes the provision of unlit or dark optical fiber for resale, but not the provision of lit optical fiber.[ 2021 c 294 § 8; 2018 c 169 § 1; 2000 c 81 § 6.]NOTES:Short title—2021 c 294: See note following RCW 54.16.330.Findings—2000 c 81: "The legislature makes the following findings:(1) Access to telecommunications facilities and services is essential to the economic well-being of both rural and urban areas.(2) Many persons and entities, particularly in rural areas, do not have adequate access to telecommunications facilities and services.(3) Public utility districts and rural port districts may be well-positioned to construct and operate telecommunications facilities." [ 2000 c 81 § 1.]