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WA Rev Code § 85.32.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.32 - Drainage District Revenue Act of 1961.|85.32.200 - Appellate review.

RCW 85.32.200 Appellate review.Appellate review may be sought as in other civil cases: PROVIDED, That such review must be sought within fifteen days after the date of entry of the judgment of the superior court. The supreme court or the court of appeals on such review may change, confirm, correct or modify the values of the property in question as shown upon the roll. A certified copy of any judgment of the supreme court or the court of appeals shall be filed with the county auditor having custody of such roll, who shall thereupon change, modify, or correct such roll in accordance with such decision, if required.[ 1988 c 202 § 84; 1971 c 81 § 169; 1961 c 131 § 21.]NOTES:Severability—1988 c 202: See note following RCW 2.24.050.
WA Rev Code § 85.32.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.32 - Drainage District Revenue Act of 1961.|85.32.210 - Levies are for continuous benefits.

RCW 85.32.210 Levies are for continuous benefits.The dollar rate levy returns collected from time to time under this chapter are solely assessments for benefits received continuously by the benefited properties, calculated in the manner specified in this chapter as a just and equitable way for all benefited property to share the expense of such required service.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 127; 1961 c 131 § 22.]NOTES:Severability—Effective dates and termination dates—Construction—1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043.
WA Rev Code § 85.32.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.32 - Drainage District Revenue Act of 1961.|85.32.220 - Annual estimate of costs.

RCW 85.32.220 Annual estimate of costs.The board of any drainage district proceeding under this chapter shall, on or before the first day of November of each year, make an estimate of the costs reasonably anticipated to be required.[ 1961 c 131 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 85.32.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.32 - Drainage District Revenue Act of 1961.|85.32.900 - Powers and duties of chapter are supplemental.

RCW 85.32.900 Powers and duties of chapter are supplemental.The rights, powers and duties granted and imposed by this chapter are supplemental and in addition to any existing rights, powers and duties of drainage districts established under this title.[ 1961 c 131 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 85.36.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.36 - Powers of Special Districts.|85.36.005 - Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.

RCW 85.36.005 Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.Consolidated diking districts, drainage districts, diking improvement districts, and drainage improvement districts shall possess the authority and shall be created, district voting rights shall be determined, and district elections shall be held as provided in chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1985 c 396 § 35.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 85.36.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.36 - Powers of Special Districts.|85.36.025 - Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.

RCW 85.36.025 Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.RCW 85.38.140 through 85.38.170 constitute a mutually exclusive alternative method by which consolidated diking districts, drainage districts, diking improvement districts, and/or drainage improvement districts in existence as of July 28, 1985, may measure and impose special assessments and adopt budgets. RCW 85.38.150 through 85.38.170 constitute the exclusive method by which consolidated diking districts, drainage districts, diking improvement districts, and/or drainage improvement districts created after July 28, 1985, may measure and impose special assessments and adopt budgets.[ 1985 c 396 § 28.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 85.36.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.36 - Powers of Special Districts.|85.36.040 - Special assessment bonds.

RCW 85.36.040 Special assessment bonds.Special assessment bonds and notes shall be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1986 c 278 § 27.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.36.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.36 - Powers of Special Districts.|85.36.050 - Annexation of territory—Consolidation of special districts—Suspension of operations—Reactivation.

RCW 85.36.050 Annexation of territory—Consolidation of special districts—Suspension of operations—Reactivation.Consolidated diking districts, drainage districts, diking improvement districts, and/or drainage improvement districts may annex territory, consolidate with other special districts, and have their operations suspended and be reactivated, in accordance with chapter 85.38 RCW.[ 1986 c 278 § 15.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.38.001 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.001 - Actions subject to review by boundary review board.

RCW 85.38.001 Actions subject to review by boundary review board.The establishment of a drainage district, drainage improvement district, or drainage or diking improvement district may be subject to potential review by a boundary review board under chapter 36.93 RCW. Annexations, consolidations, or transfers of territory by a drainage district, drainage improvement district, or drainage or diking improvement district may be subject to potential review by a boundary review board under chapter 36.93 RCW.[ 1989 c 84 § 64.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.005 - Purpose.

RCW 85.38.005 Purpose.The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniform and simplified procedures for the creation, elections, and operations of various special districts that provide diking, drainage, and flood control facilities and services. The legislature finds that it is in the public interest to clarify and standardize the laws relating to these special districts.[ 1985 c 396 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.010 - Definitions.

RCW 85.38.010 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Governing body" means the board of commissioners, board of supervisors, or board of directors of a special district.(2) "Owner of land" means the record owner of at least a majority ownership interest in a separate and legally created lot or parcel of land, as determined by the records of the county auditor, except that if the lot or parcel has been sold under a real estate contract, the vendee or grantee shall be deemed to be the owner of such land for purposes of authorizing voting rights. It is assumed, unless shown otherwise, that the name appearing as the owner of property on the property tax rolls is the current owner.(3) "Qualified voter of a special district" means a person who is either: (a) A natural person who is a voter under general state election laws, registered to vote in the state of Washington for a period of not less than thirty days before the election, and the owner of land located in the special district for a period of not less than thirty days before the election; (b) a corporation or partnership that has owned land located in the special district for a period of not less than sixty days before the election; or (c) the state, its agencies or political subdivisions that own land in the special district or lands proposed to be annexed into the special district except that the state, its agencies and political subdivisions shall not be eligible to vote to elect a member of the governing board of a special district.(4) "Special district" means: (a) A diking district; (b) a drainage district; (c) a diking, drainage, and/or sewerage improvement district; (d) an intercounty diking and drainage district; (e) a consolidated diking district, drainage district, diking improvement district, and/or drainage improvement district; or (f) a flood control district.(5) "Special district general election" means the election of a special district regularly held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February in each even-numbered year at which a member of the special district governing body is regularly elected.[ 1991 c 349 § 1; 1986 c 278 § 41; 1985 c 396 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 278: See note following RCW 36.01.010.
WA Rev Code § 85.38.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.020 - Establishment of special districts—Petition or resolution—Contents.

RCW 85.38.020 Establishment of special districts—Petition or resolution—Contents.The establishment of a special district may be initiated by either petition of the owners of property located within the proposed special district, or by resolution of the county legislative authority or authorities within which the proposed special district is located.A petition calling for the creation of a special district, which is signed by at least ten owners of land located within the proposed district, shall be filed with the county legislative authority within which a proposed special district, or the largest portion of a special district, is located. If the proposed special district is proposed to be located within more than one county, the county legislative authority receiving the petitions shall notify the other county legislative authorities of the proposal. The petition shall set forth in general terms: (1) The objects sought by the creation of the special district; (2) the projects proposed to be completed by the special district that will accomplish these objects; (3) the boundaries of the proposed special district, which may be stated in terms of sections, townships, and ranges; and (4) any other matters deemed material by the petitioners. The jurisdiction of the county legislative authority to proceed with consideration of the creation of the proposed special district shall not be affected by the form of the petition or allegations on the petition. The petition shall be accompanied by proof of land ownership that is sufficient in the opinion of the county legislative authority to evidence the ownership of land by the petitioners within the proposed special district. A petition calling for the creation of a special district shall be accompanied by a bond of five thousand dollars to defray the costs incurred by the county, or counties, in considering the creation of the special district.A resolution proposing the creation of a special district shall contain the same items as are required and permitted to be contained in a petition to create a special district.[ 1985 c 396 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.030 - Investigation of proposed boundaries and districts—Report.

RCW 85.38.030 Investigation of proposed boundaries and districts—Report.Upon the filing of a valid petition or upon the adoption of the resolution, the county legislative authority shall direct the county engineer to investigate the proposed boundaries of the special district and the feasibility of the projects located in the county as proposed in the petition or resolution. The engineer shall report to the county legislative authority within ninety days of such direction on the proposed boundaries of the special district within the county and feasibility of that portion of the proposed project. If the proposed special district is located in more than one county, the county legislative authority of each county shall direct its county engineer to investigate and report on the proposal within its boundaries.[ 1985 c 396 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.040 - Proposed special districts—Public hearing—Notice.

RCW 85.38.040 Proposed special districts—Public hearing—Notice.The county legislative authority shall schedule a public hearing on the proposed special district if the county engineer's report indicates that the proposed projects are feasible. If the engineers of each of the counties within which a proposed special district is located indicate that the proposed projects are feasible, the county legislative authorities shall schedule a joint public hearing on the proposed special district. The county legislative authority may, on its own initiative, schedule a public hearing on the proposed special district if the county engineer's report indicates that the proposed projects are not feasible. The county legislative authorities of counties within which a proposed special district is located may, on their own initiative, schedule a joint public hearing on the proposed special district if one or more of the county engineers' reports indicate that the proposed projects are not feasible.Notice of the public hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the proposed special district, which notice shall be purchased in the manner of a general advertisement, not to be included with legal advertisements or with classified advertisements. This notice shall be published at least twice, not more than twenty nor less than three days before public hearing. Additional notice shall be made as required in RCW 79.44.040.The notice must contain the following: (1) The date, time, and place of the public hearing; (2) a statement that a particular special district is proposed to be created; (3) a general description of the proposed projects to be completed by the special district; (4) a general description of the proposed special district boundaries; and (5) a statement that all affected persons may appear and present their comments in favor of or against the creation of the proposed special district.[ 1991 c 349 § 8; 1985 c 396 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.050 - Public hearing—Elections.

RCW 85.38.050 Public hearing—Elections.The county legislative authority or authorities shall conduct the public hearing at the date, time, and place indicated in the notice. Public hearings may be continued to other dates, times, and places specified by the county legislative authority or authorities before the adjournment of the public hearing. Each county legislative authority may alter those portions of boundaries of the proposed special district that are located within the county, but if territory is added that was not described in the original proposed boundaries, an additional hearing on the proposal shall be held with notice being published as provided in RCW 85.38.040.After receiving the public testimony, the county legislative authority may cause an election to be held to authorize the creation of a special district if it finds:(1) That creation of the special district will be conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare;(2) That the creation of the special district will be of special benefit to a majority of the lands included within the special district; and(3) That the proposed improvements are feasible and economical, and that the benefits of these improvements exceed costs for the improvements.If the proposed special district is located within two or more counties, the county legislative authorities may cause an election to be held to authorize the creation of the special district upon making the findings set forth in subsections (1) through (3) of this section.The county legislative authority or authorities may also choose not to allow such an election to be held by either failing to act or finding that one or more of these factors are not met.[ 1991 c 349 § 9; 1985 c 396 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.060 - Elections—Notice—Costs.

RCW 85.38.060 Elections—Notice—Costs.The county legislative authority or authorities shall cause an election on the question of creating the special district to be held if findings as provided in RCW 85.38.050 are made. The county legislative authority or authorities shall designate a time and date for such election, which shall be one of the special election dates provided for in RCW 29A.04.330, together with the site or sites at which votes may be cast. The persons allowed to vote on the creation of a special district shall be those persons who, if the special district were created, would be qualified voters of the special district as described in RCW 85.38.010. The county auditor or auditors of the counties within which the proposed special district is located shall conduct the election and prepare a list of presumed eligible voters.Notices for the election shall be published as provided in RCW 85.38.040. The special district shall be created if the proposition to create the special district is approved by a simple majority vote of the voters voting on the proposition and the special district may assume operations whenever the initial members of the governing body are appointed as provided in RCW 85.38.070.Any special district created after July 28, 1985, may only have special assessments measured and imposed, and budgets adopted, as provided in RCW 85.38.140 through 85.38.170.If the special district is created, the county or counties may charge the special district for the costs incurred by the county engineer or engineers pursuant to RCW 85.38.030 and the costs of the auditor or auditors related to the election to authorize the creation of the special district pursuant to this section. Such county actions shall be deemed to be special benefits of the property located within the special district that are paid through the imposition of special assessments.[ 2015 c 53 § 100; 1991 c 349 § 10; 1985 c 396 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.075 - Governing body—Compensation and expenses.

RCW 85.38.075 Governing body—Compensation and expenses.The members of the governing body may each receive up to ninety dollars per day or portion thereof spent in actual attendance at official meetings of the governing body or in performance of other official services or duties on behalf of the district. The governing body shall fix the compensation to be paid to the members, secretary, and all other agents and employees of the district. Compensation for the members shall not exceed eight thousand six hundred forty dollars in one calendar year. A member is entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with such business, including subsistence and lodging, while away from the member's place of residence, and mileage for use of a privately owned vehicle in accordance with chapter 42.24 RCW.Any member may waive all or any portion of his or her compensation payable under this section as to any month or months during his or her term of office, by a written waiver filed with the secretary as provided in this section. The waiver, to be effective, must be filed any time after the member's election and prior to the date on which the compensation would otherwise be paid. The waiver shall specify the month or period of months for which it is made.The dollar thresholds established in this section must be adjusted for inflation by the office of financial management every five years, beginning January 1, 2024, based upon changes in the consumer price index during that time period. "Consumer price index" means, for any calendar year, that year's annual average consumer price index, for Washington state, for wage earners and clerical workers, all items, compiled by the bureau of labor and statistics, United States department of labor. If the bureau of labor and statistics develops more than one consumer price index for areas within the state, the index covering the greatest number of people, covering areas exclusively within the boundaries of the state, and including all items shall be used for the adjustments for inflation in this section. The office of financial management must calculate the new dollar threshold and transmit it to the office of the code reviser for publication in the Washington State Register at least one month before the new dollar threshold is to take effect.A person holding office as commissioner for two or more special purpose districts shall receive only that per diem compensation authorized for one of his or her commissioner positions as compensation for attending an official meeting or conducting official services or duties while representing more than one of his or her districts. However, such commissioner may receive additional per diem compensation if approved by resolution of all boards of the affected commissions.[ 2020 c 83 § 12; 2007 c 469 § 15; 1998 c 121 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 85.38.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 85 - Diking and Drainage|Chapter 85.38 - Special District Creation and Operation.|85.38.080 - Governing body—Bond.

RCW 85.38.080 Governing body—Bond.Each member of a governing body of a special district, whether elected or appointed, shall enter into a bond, payable to the special district. The bond shall be in the sum of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, as determined by the county legislative authority of the county within which the special district, or the largest portion of the special district, is located. The bond shall be conditioned on the faithful performance of his or her duties as a member of the governing body of the special district and shall be filed with the county clerk of the county within which the special district, or the largest portion of the special district, is located.[ 1987 c 298 § 3; 1985 c 396 § 9.]