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WA Rev Code § 52.02.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.030 - Petition—Certification.

RCW 52.02.030 Petition—Certification.(1) For the purpose of the formation of a fire protection district, a petition designating the boundaries of the proposed district, by metes and bounds, or by describing the lands to be included in the proposed district by United States townships, ranges and legal subdivisions, signed by not less than ten percent of the registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the proposed district who voted in the last general municipal election, and setting forth the object for the creation of the proposed district and alleging that the establishment of the proposed district will be conducive to the public safety, welfare, and convenience, and will be a benefit to the property included in the proposed district, shall be filed with the county auditor of the county in which all, or the largest portion of, the proposed district is located, accompanied by an obligation signed by two or more petitioners, agreeing to pay the cost of the publication of the notice required by this title. The organization of any fire protection district previously formed is hereby approved and confirmed as a legally organized fire protection district in the state of Washington.(2) The county auditor shall, within thirty days from the date of filing the petition, examine the signatures and certify to the sufficiency or insufficiency of the signatures. If the proposed fire protection district is located in more than one county, the auditor of the county in which the largest portion of the proposed fire protection district is located shall be the lead auditor and shall transmit a copy of the petition to the auditor or auditors of the other county or counties within which the proposed fire protection district is located. Each of these other auditors shall certify to the lead auditor both the total number of registered voters residing in that portion of the proposed fire protection district that is located in the county and the number of valid signatures of such voters who have signed the petition. The lead auditor shall certify the sufficiency or insufficiency of the signatures. The books and records of the auditor shall be prima facie evidence of the truth of the certificate. No person having signed the petition is allowed to withdraw his or her name after the filing of the petition with the county auditor.(3) If the petition is found to contain a sufficient number of signatures of registered voters residing within the proposed district, the county auditor shall transmit the petition, together with the auditor's certificate of sufficiency, to the county legislative authority or authorities of the county or counties in which the proposed fire protection district is located.[ 1990 c 259 § 12; 1989 c 63 § 1; 1984 c 230 § 2; 1963 ex.s. c 13 § 1; 1947 c 254 § 2; 1939 c 34 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-102. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.030.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.035 - Petition—Notice of sufficiency.

RCW 52.02.035 Petition—Notice of sufficiency.The county auditor who certifies the sufficiency of the petition shall notify the person or persons who submitted the petition of its sufficiency or insufficiency within five days of when the determination of sufficiency or insufficiency is made. Notice shall be by certified mail and additionally may be made by telephone. If a boundary review board exists in the county or counties in which the proposed fire protection district is located and the petition has been certified as being sufficient, the petitioners shall file notice of the proposed incorporation with the boundary review board or boards.[ 1989 c 63 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.040 - Petition—Public hearing.

RCW 52.02.040 Petition—Public hearing.(1) A public hearing on the petition shall be held by the county legislative authority of the county in which the proposed fire protection district is located if: (a) No boundary review board exists in the county; (b) jurisdiction by the boundary review board over the proposal has not been invoked; or (c) the boundary review board fails to take action on the proposal over which its jurisdiction has been invoked within the time period that the board must act or a proposal is deemed to have been approved. If such a public hearing is held by the county legislative authority, the hearing shall be held not less than twenty nor more than forty days from the date of receipt of the petition with the certificate of sufficiency from the county auditor if there is no boundary review board in the county, or not more than one hundred days from when the notice of the proposal was submitted to the boundary review board if the jurisdiction of the boundary review board was not invoked, or not less than forty days after the date that the boundary review board that has had its jurisdiction invoked over the proposal must act if the proposal is deemed to have been approved. The hearing by the county legislative authority may be completed at the scheduled time or may be adjourned from time to time as may be necessary for a determination of the petition, but such adjournment or adjournments shall not extend the time for considering the petition more than twenty days from the date of the initial hearing on the petition.(2) If the proposed fire protection district is located in more than one county, a public hearing shall be held in each of the counties by the county legislative authority or boundary review board. Joint public hearings may be held by two or more county legislative authorities, or two or more boundary review boards, on the proposal.[ 1989 c 63 § 3; 1984 c 230 § 3; 1939 c 34 § 3; RRS § 5654-103. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.040.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.050 - Public hearing—Notice—Publication and posting.

RCW 52.02.050 Public hearing—Notice—Publication and posting.Notice of the public hearing by the county legislative authority on such a proposal shall be published for three consecutive weeks in the official paper of the county prior to the date set for the hearing and shall be posted for not less than fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing in each of three public places within the boundaries of the proposed district. The notices shall contain the time, date, and place of the public hearing.[ 1989 c 63 § 4; 1984 c 230 § 4; 1939 c 34 § 4; RRS § 5654-104. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.050.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.060 - Hearing—Inclusion and exclusion of land.

RCW 52.02.060 Hearing—Inclusion and exclusion of land.At the time and place of the hearing on the petition or at any adjournment thereof, the county legislative authority shall consider the petition and shall receive evidence as it deems material in favor of or opposed to the formation of the district or to the inclusion or exclusion of any lands. No lands outside of the boundaries of the proposed district as described in the petition may be included within the district without a written petition describing the land, executed by all persons having an interest of record in the lands, and filed with the proceedings on the petition. No land within the boundaries described in the petition, except that land which the county legislative authority finds will receive no benefits from the proposed district, may be excluded from the district.[ 1984 c 230 § 5; 1947 c 254 § 3; 1939 c 34 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5654-105. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.04.060.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.070 - Action on petition—Resolution—Election—District name when located in more than one county.

RCW 52.02.070 Action on petition—Resolution—Election—District name when located in more than one county.The county legislative authority has the authority to consider the petition and, if it finds that the lands or any portion of the lands described in the petition, and any lands added thereto by petition of those interested, will be benefited and that the formation of the district will be conducive to the public safety, welfare, and convenience, it shall make a finding by resolution; otherwise it shall deny the petition. The county legislative authority shall consider only those areas located within the county when considering the petition. If the county legislative authority approves the petition, it shall designate the name and number of the district, fix the boundaries of the district that are located within the county, and direct that an election be held within the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the district shall be organized under this title and for the purpose of the election of its first fire commissioners.Where a proposed fire protection district is located in more than a single county, the fire protection district shall be identified by the name of each county in which the proposed fire protection district is located, listed alphabetically, followed by a number that is the next highest number available for a fire protection district in the one of these counties that has the greatest number of fire protection districts. An election on a proposed fire protection district that is located in more than one county shall not be held unless the proposed district has been approved by the county legislative authorities, or boundary review boards, of each county within which the proposed district is located.[ 1989 c 63 § 5; 1984 c 230 § 6; 1939 c 34 § 6; RRS § 5654-106. Prior: 1933 c 60 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.04.070.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.080 - Election.

RCW 52.02.080 Election.The election on the formation of the district and to elect the initial fire commissioners shall be conducted by the election officials of the county or counties in which the proposed district is located in accordance with the general election laws of the state. This election shall be held at the next general election date according to RCW 29A.04.321 and 29A.04.330, that occurs after the date of the action by the boundary review board, or county legislative authority or authorities, approving the proposal.[ 2006 c 344 § 32; 1989 c 63 § 6; 1984 c 230 § 7; 1939 c 34 § 7; RRS § 5654-107. Formerly RCW 52.04.080.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.Elections: Title 29A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 52.02.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.110 - Declaration of election results—Resolution.

RCW 52.02.110 Declaration of election results—Resolution.If three-fifths of all the votes cast at the election were cast in favor of the ballot proposition to create the proposed fire protection district, the county legislative authority of the county in which all, or the largest portion of, the proposed district is located shall by resolution declare the territory organized as a fire protection district under the name designated and shall declare the candidate for each fire commissioner position who receives the highest number of votes for that position to be an initial fire commissioner of the district.[ 1989 c 63 § 7; 1984 c 230 § 10; 1941 c 70 § 2; 1939 c 34 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5654-110. Formerly RCW 52.04.110.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.140 - Appeal.

RCW 52.02.140 Appeal.Any person or entity having a substantial interest and feeling aggrieved by any finding, determination, or resolution of the county legislative authority in the proceedings for the organization of a fire protection district under this title, may appeal within five days after the action of the county legislative authority to the superior court of the county, in the same manner as provided by law for appeals from the orders and determinations of the county legislative authority.[ 1984 c 230 § 13; 1939 c 34 § 13; RRS § 5654-113. Formerly RCW 52.04.140.]NOTES:Appeal from board's action: RCW 36.32.330.
WA Rev Code § 52.02.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.150 - Organization conclusive.

RCW 52.02.150 Organization conclusive.After the expiration of five days from the approval of the resolution of the county legislative authority declaring the district to be organized, and the filing of the certified copies of the resolution of the county legislative authority with the county auditor and the county assessor, the creation of the district is complete and its legal existence cannot thereafter be questioned by any person by reason of a defect in the proceedings for the organization of the district.[ 1984 c 230 § 14; 1939 c 34 § 14; RRS § 5654-114. Formerly RCW 52.04.150.]
WA Rev Code § 52.02.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.02 - Formation.|52.02.170 - Ambulance service as public utility—Limitations—Definition.

RCW 52.02.170 Ambulance service as public utility—Limitations—Definition.(1) A fire protection district may establish an ambulance service to be operated as a public utility. However, the fire protection district may not provide for the establishment of an ambulance service utility that would compete with any existing private ambulance service unless the fire protection district determines that the area served by the fire protection district, or a substantial portion of that area, is not adequately served by an existing private ambulance service.(2) In determining the adequacy of an existing private ambulance service, the fire protection district must take into consideration objective generally accepted medical standards and reasonable levels of service, which must be published by the fire protection district. If a fire protection district makes a preliminary conclusion that an existing private ambulance service is inadequate, the fire protection district must allow a minimum of sixty days for the private ambulance service to meet the generally accepted medical standards and accepted levels of service. If the fire protection district makes a second preliminary conclusion of inadequacy within a twenty-four month period, the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish its own ambulance service utility and is not required to afford the private ambulance service another sixty-day period to meet the generally accepted medical standards and reasonable levels of service.(3) A private ambulance service that is not licensed by the department of health, or has had its license denied, suspended, or revoked, is not entitled to a sixty-day period to demonstrate adequacy, and the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish an ambulance service utility.(4) A private ambulance service that abandons service in the area served by the fire protection district, or a substantial portion of the area served by the fire protection district, is not entitled to a sixty-day period to demonstrate adequacy, and the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish an ambulance service utility. If a fire protection district becomes aware of an intent to abandon service at a future date, the fire protection district may immediately issue a call for bids or establish an ambulance service utility to avoid an interruption in service.(5) For purposes of this section, "fire protection district" means a fire protection district established by the legislative authority of a city or town pursuant to RCW 52.02.160.[ 2017 c 328 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.

RCW 52.04.001 Actions subject to review by boundary review board.Actions taken under chapter 52.04 RCW may be subject to potential review by a boundary review board under chapter 36.93 RCW.[ 1989 c 84 § 42.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.021 - Annexation by petition method—Alternative to election method.

RCW 52.04.021 Annexation by petition method—Alternative to election method.The method of annexation provided for in RCW 52.04.031, 52.04.041, and 52.04.051 shall be an alternate method to that specified in RCW 52.04.011.[ 1984 c 230 § 23; 1965 c 59 § 1. Formerly RCW 52.08.065.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.031 - Annexation by petition method—Petition—Signers—Content.

RCW 52.04.031 Annexation by petition method—Petition—Signers—Content.A petition for annexation of an area located within reasonable proximity to a fire district shall be in writing, addressed to and filed with the board of fire commissioners of the district to which annexation is desired. Such territory may be located in a county or counties other than the county or counties within which the fire protection district is located. It must be signed by the owners, according to the records of the county auditor or auditors, of not less than sixty percent of the area of land included in the annexation petition, shall set forth a legal description of the property and shall be accompanied by a plat which outlines the boundaries of the property to be annexed. The petition shall state the financial obligation, if any, to be assumed by the area to be annexed.For the purposes of this section, "reasonable proximity" has the same meaning as in RCW 52.26.020.[ 2018 c 28 § 4; 1999 c 105 § 2; 1989 c 63 § 9; 1984 c 230 § 24; 1965 c 59 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.08.066.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.041 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.041 - Annexation by petition method—Hearing—Notice.

RCW 52.04.041 Annexation by petition method—Hearing—Notice.If the petition for annexation filed with the board of commissioners complies with the requirements of law, the board may accept the petition, fix a date for public hearing, and publish notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area proposed to be annexed and also post the notice in three public places within the area proposed for annexation. The notice shall specify the time and place of the hearing and invite interested persons to attend. The expense of publication of the notice shall be paid by the district.[ 1984 c 230 § 25; 1965 c 59 § 3. Formerly RCW 52.08.067.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.051 - Annexation by petition method—Resolution providing for annexation.

RCW 52.04.051 Annexation by petition method—Resolution providing for annexation.After the hearing, the board of fire commissioners shall determine by resolution whether the area shall be annexed. It may annex all or any portion of the proposed area but may not include in the annexation property not described in the petition. The proposed annexation shall be subject to action by the county legislative authority, as provided under RCW 52.04.011, to the same extent as if the annexation were done under the election method of annexation. If the area proposed to be annexed under this procedure is reduced, the annexation shall occur only if the owners of not less than sixty percent of the remaining area have signed the petition. After adoption of the resolution a copy shall be filed with the county legislative authority or authorities within which the territory is located.[ 1989 c 63 § 10; 1984 c 230 § 26; 1965 c 59 § 4. Formerly RCW 52.08.068.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.061 - Annexation of proximate city or town—Procedure—Definition.

RCW 52.04.061 Annexation of proximate city or town—Procedure—Definition.(1) A city or town located within reasonable proximity to a fire protection district may be annexed to such district if at the time of the initiation of annexation the population of the city or town is 300,000 or less. The legislative authority of the city or town may initiate annexation by the adoption of an ordinance stating an intent to join the fire protection district and finding that the public interest will be served thereby. If the board of fire commissioners of the fire protection district shall concur in the annexation, notification thereof shall be transmitted to the legislative authority or authorities of the counties in which the city or town and the district are situated.(2) For the purposes of this section, "reasonable proximity" means geographical areas near enough to each other so that governance, management, and services can be delivered effectively.[ 2017 c 326 § 1; 2010 c 136 § 2; 2009 c 115 § 1; 1999 c 105 § 3; 1985 c 313 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 1. Formerly RCW 52.04.170.]
WA Rev Code § 52.04.071 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 52 - Fire Protection Districts|Chapter 52.04 - Annexation.|52.04.071 - Annexation of proximate city or town—Election.

RCW 52.04.071 Annexation of proximate city or town—Election.The county legislative authority or authorities shall by resolution call a special election to be held in the city or town and in the fire protection district at the next date according to RCW 29A.04.321, and shall cause notice of the election to be given as provided for in RCW 29A.52.355.The election on the annexation of the city or town into the fire protection district shall be conducted by the auditor of the county or counties in which the city or town and the fire protection district are located in accordance with the general election laws of the state. The results thereof shall be canvassed by the canvassing board of the county or counties. No person is entitled to vote at the election unless he or she is a qualified elector in the city or town or unless he or she is a qualified elector within the boundaries of the fire protection district. The ballot proposition shall be in substantially the following form:"Shall the city or town of . . . . . . be annexed to and be a part of . . . . . . fire protection district?YES . . . . . . . . . .NO  . . . . . . . . . . "If a majority of the persons voting on the proposition in the city or town and a majority of the persons voting on the proposition in the fire protection district vote in favor thereof, the city or town shall be annexed and shall be a part of the fire protection district.[ 2017 c 326 § 2; 2011 c 10 § 82; 2009 c 115 § 2; 2006 c 344 § 34; 1984 c 230 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 179 § 2. Formerly RCW 52.04.180.]NOTES:Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.Effective date—2006 c 344 §§ 1-16 and 18-40: See note following RCW 29A.04.311.Elections: Title 29A RCW.