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WA Rev Code § 36.73.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.070 - Authority to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds.

RCW 36.73.070 Authority to issue general obligation bonds, revenue bonds.(1) To carry out the purposes of this chapter and notwithstanding RCW 39.36.020(1), a district may issue general obligation bonds, not to exceed an amount, together with any other outstanding nonvoter-approved general obligation indebtedness, equal to one and one-half percent of the value of taxable property within the district, as the term "value of taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015. A district may additionally issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, together with any outstanding general obligation indebtedness, not to exceed an amount equal to five percent of the value of the taxable property within the district, as the term "value of taxable property" is defined in RCW 39.36.015, when authorized by the voters of the district pursuant to Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution, and may also provide for the retirement thereof by excess property tax levies as provided in RCW 36.73.060(2). The district may, if applicable, submit a single proposition to the voters that, if approved, authorizes both the issuance of the bonds and the bond retirement property tax levies.(2) General obligation bonds with a maturity in excess of forty years shall not be issued. The governing body of the district shall by resolution determine for each general obligation bond issue the amount, date, terms, conditions, denominations, maximum fixed or variable interest rate or rates, maturity or maturities, redemption rights, registration privileges, manner of execution, manner of sale, callable provisions, if any, covenants, and form, including registration as to principal and interest, registration as to principal only, or bearer. Registration may include, but not be limited to: (a) A book entry system of recording the ownership of a bond whether or not physical bonds are issued; or (b) recording the ownership of a bond together with the requirement that the transfer of ownership may only be effected by the surrender of the old bond and either the reissuance of the old bond or the issuance of a new bond to the new owner. Facsimile signatures may be used on the bonds and any coupons. Refunding general obligation bonds may be issued in the same manner as general obligation bonds are issued.(3) Whenever general obligation bonds are issued to fund specific projects or enterprises that generate revenues, charges, user fees, or special assessments, the district may specifically pledge all or a portion of the revenues, charges, user fees, or special assessments to refund the general obligation bonds. The district may also pledge any other revenues that may be available to the district.(4) In addition to general obligation bonds, a district may issue revenue bonds to be issued and sold in accordance with chapter 39.46 RCW.[ 2005 c 336 § 7; 1987 c 327 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.090 - Printing of bonds.

RCW 36.73.090 Printing of bonds.Where physical bonds are issued pursuant to RCW 36.73.070 or 36.73.080, the bonds shall be printed, engraved, or lithographed on good bond paper and the manual or facsimile signatures of both the treasurer and chairperson of the governing body shall be included on each bond.[ 1987 c 327 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 36.73.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.100 - Use of bond proceeds.

RCW 36.73.100 Use of bond proceeds.(1) The proceeds of any bond issued pursuant to RCW 36.73.070 or 36.73.080 may be used to pay costs incurred on a bond issue related to the sale and issuance of the bonds. These costs include payments for fiscal and legal expenses, obtaining bond ratings, printing, engraving, advertising, and other similar activities.(2) In addition, proceeds of bonds used to fund capital projects may be used to pay the necessary and related engineering, architectural, planning, and inspection costs.[ 2005 c 336 § 9; 1987 c 327 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.110 - Acceptance and use of gifts and grants.

RCW 36.73.110 Acceptance and use of gifts and grants.A district may accept and expend or use gifts, grants, and donations.[ 2005 c 336 § 10; 1987 c 327 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.120 - Imposition of fees on building construction or land development.

RCW 36.73.120 Imposition of fees on building construction or land development.(1) Subject to the provisions in RCW 36.73.065, a district may impose a fee or charge on the construction or reconstruction of commercial buildings, industrial buildings, or on any other commercial or industrial building or building space or appurtenance, or on the development, subdivision, classification, or reclassification of land for commercial purposes, only if done in accordance with chapter 39.92 RCW.(2) Any fee or charge imposed under this section shall be used exclusively for transportation improvements as defined in RCW 36.73.015. The fees or charges imposed must be reasonably necessary as a result of the impact of development, construction, or classification or reclassification of land on identified transportation needs.(3) If a county or city within the district area is levying a fee or charge for a transportation improvement, the fee or charge shall be credited against the amount of the fee or charge imposed by the district.[ 2010 c 105 § 2; 2007 c 329 § 4; 2005 c 336 § 11; 1988 c 179 § 7; 1987 c 327 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.Severability—Prospective application—Section captions—1988 c 179: See RCW 39.92.900 and 39.92.901.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.130 - Power of eminent domain.

RCW 36.73.130 Power of eminent domain.A district may exercise the power of eminent domain to obtain property for its authorized purposes in the same manner as authorized for the city or county legislative authority that established the district.[ 2005 c 336 § 12; 1987 c 327 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.140 - Authority to contract for street and highway improvements.

RCW 36.73.140 Authority to contract for street and highway improvements.A district has the same powers as a county or city to contract for street, road, or state highway improvement projects and to enter into reimbursement contracts provided for in chapter 35.72 RCW.[ 2005 c 336 § 13; 1987 c 327 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.150 - Department of transportation, counties, cities, and other jurisdictions may fund transportation improvements.

RCW 36.73.150 Department of transportation, counties, cities, and other jurisdictions may fund transportation improvements.The department of transportation, counties, cities, and other jurisdictions may give funds to districts for the purposes of financing transportation improvements under this chapter.[ 2005 c 336 § 14; 1987 c 327 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.160 - Transportation improvement projects—Material change policy—Annual report.

RCW 36.73.160 Transportation improvement projects—Material change policy—Annual report.(1) The district governing body shall develop a material change policy to address major plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan. The policy must at least address material changes to cost, scope, and schedule, the level of change that will require governing body involvement, and how the governing body will address those changes. At a minimum, in the event that a transportation improvement cost exceeds its original cost by more than twenty percent as identified in a district's original finance plan, the governing body shall hold a public hearing to solicit comment from the public regarding how the cost change should be resolved.(2) A district shall issue an annual report, indicating the status of transportation improvement costs, transportation improvement expenditures, revenues, and construction schedules, to the public and to newspapers of record in the district.[ 2005 c 336 § 18.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.170 - Completion of transportation improvement—Termination of district operations—Termination of taxes, fees, charges, and tolls—Dissolution of district.

RCW 36.73.170 Completion of transportation improvement—Termination of district operations—Termination of taxes, fees, charges, and tolls—Dissolution of district.Within thirty days of the completion of the construction of the transportation improvement or series of improvements authorized by a district, the district shall terminate day-to-day operations and exist solely as a limited entity that oversees the collection of revenue and the payment of debt service or financing still in effect, if any and to carry out the requirements of RCW 36.73.160. The district shall accordingly adjust downward its employees, administration, and overhead expenses. Any taxes, fees, charges, or tolls imposed by the district terminate when the financing or debt service on the transportation improvement or series of improvements constructed is completed and paid and notice is provided to the departments administering the taxes. Any excess revenues collected must be disbursed to the participating jurisdictions of the district in proportion to their population, using population estimates prepared by the office of financial management. The district shall dissolve itself and cease to exist thirty days after the financing or debt service on the transportation improvement, or series of improvements, constructed is completed and paid. If there is no debt outstanding, then the district shall dissolve within thirty days from completion of construction of the transportation improvement or series of improvements authorized by the district. Notice of dissolution must be published in newspapers of general circulation within the district at least three times in a period of thirty days. Creditors must file claims for payment of claims due within thirty days of the last published notice or the claim is extinguished.[ 2005 c 336 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—2005 c 336: See note following RCW 36.73.015.
WA Rev Code § 36.73.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.180 - Supplemental transportation improvements.

RCW 36.73.180 Supplemental transportation improvements.(1) In districts comprised of more than one member city, the legislative authorities of any member city that is located in a county having a population of more than one million five hundred thousand may petition the district to provide supplemental transportation improvements.(2) Upon receipt of a petition as provided in subsection (1) of this section for supplemental transportation improvements that are to be fully funded by the petitioner city, including ongoing operating and maintenance costs, the district must:(a) Conduct a public hearing, and provide notice and opportunity for public comment consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.73.050(1); and(b) Following the hearing, if a majority of the district's governing board determines that the proposed supplemental transportation improvements are in the public interest, the district shall adopt an ordinance providing for the incorporation of the supplemental improvements into any existing services. The supplemental transportation improvements must be in addition to existing services provided by the district. The district shall enter into agreements with the petitioner city or identified service providers to coordinate existing services with the supplemental improvements.(3) Upon receipt of a petition as provided in subsection (1) of this section for supplemental transportation improvements proposed to be partially or fully funded by the district, the district must:(a) Conduct a public hearing, and provide notice and opportunity for public comment consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.73.050(1); and(b) Following the hearing, submit a proposition to the voters at the next special or general election for approval by a majority of the voters in the district. The proposition must specify the supplemental transportation improvements to be provided and must estimate the capital, maintenance, and operating costs to be funded by the district.(4) If a proposition to incorporate supplemental transportation improvements is approved by the voters as provided under subsection (3) of this section, the district shall adopt an ordinance providing for the incorporation of the supplemental improvements into any existing services provided by the district. The supplemental improvements must be in addition to existing services. The district shall enter into agreements with the petitioner city or identified service providers to coordinate existing services with the supplemental improvements.(5) A supplemental transportation improvement must be consistent with the petitioner city's comprehensive plan under chapter 36.70A RCW.(6) Unless otherwise agreed to by the petitioner city or by a majority of the district's governing board, upon adoption of an ordinance under subsection (2) or (4) of this section, the district shall maintain its existing public transportation service levels in locations where supplemental transportation improvements are provided.[ 2010 c 251 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 36.73.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.73 - Transportation Benefit Districts.|36.73.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 36.73.900 Liberal construction.The rule of strict construction does not apply to this chapter, and this chapter shall be liberally construed to permit the accomplishment of its purposes.[ 1987 c 327 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 36.74.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.010 - Assumption of rights, powers, functions, and obligations authorized.

RCW 36.74.010 Assumption of rights, powers, functions, and obligations authorized.Any city or county in which a transportation benefit district has been established pursuant to chapter 36.73 RCW with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the city or county may by ordinance or resolution of the city or county legislative authority assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the transportation benefit district in accordance with this chapter.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 301.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 36.74.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.020 - Ordinance or resolution of intention to assume rights, powers, functions, and obligations—Adoption—Publication—Hearing.

RCW 36.74.020 Ordinance or resolution of intention to assume rights, powers, functions, and obligations—Adoption—Publication—Hearing.(1) The assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a transportation benefit district may be initiated by the adoption of an ordinance or a resolution by the city or county legislative authority indicating its intention to conduct a hearing concerning the assumption of such rights, powers, functions, and obligations. If the city or county legislative authority adopts such an ordinance or a resolution of intention, the ordinance or resolution must set a time and place at which the city or county legislative authority will consider the proposed assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the transportation benefit district, and must state that all persons interested may appear and be heard. The ordinance or resolution of intention must be published at least two times during the two weeks preceding the scheduled hearing in newspapers of daily general circulation printed or published in the city or county in which the transportation benefit district is to be located.(2) At the time scheduled for the hearing in the ordinance or resolution of intention, the city or county legislative authority must consider the assumption of the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of the transportation benefit district and hear those appearing and all protests and objections to it. The city or county legislative authority may continue the hearing from time to time, not exceeding sixty days in all.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 302.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 36.74.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.030 - Declaration of intention to assume—Abolition of city or county governing body—Transfer of rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations to city or county.

RCW 36.74.030 Declaration of intention to assume—Abolition of city or county governing body—Transfer of rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations to city or county.(1) If, after receiving testimony, the city or county legislative authority determines that the public interest or welfare would be satisfied by the city or county assuming the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of the transportation benefit district, the city or county legislative authority may declare that to be its intent and assume such rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations by ordinance or resolution, providing that the city or county is vested with every right, power, immunity, function, and obligation currently granted to or possessed by the transportation benefit district.(2) Upon assumption of the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of the transportation benefit district by the city or county, the governing body established pursuant to RCW 36.73.020 must be abolished and the city or county legislative authority is vested with all rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations otherwise vested by law in the governing board of the transportation benefit district.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 303.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 36.74.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.040 - Existing rights, actions, proceedings, etc., not impaired or altered.

RCW 36.74.040 Existing rights, actions, proceedings, etc., not impaired or altered.No transfer of any function made pursuant to this chapter may be construed to impair or alter any existing rights acquired under chapter 36.73 RCW or any other provision of law relating to transportation benefit districts, nor as impairing or altering any actions, activities, or proceedings validated thereunder, nor as impairing or altering any civil or criminal proceedings instituted thereunder, nor any rule, regulation, or order promulgated thereunder, nor any administrative action taken thereunder; and neither the assumption of control of any transportation benefit district function by a city or county, nor any transfer of rights, powers, functions, and obligations as provided in this chapter, may impair or alter the validity of any act performed by such transportation benefit district or division thereof or any officer thereof prior to the assumption of such rights, powers, functions, and obligations by any city or county as authorized under this chapter.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 304.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 36.74.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.050 - Rules and regulations, pending business, contracts, obligations, validity of official acts.

RCW 36.74.050 Rules and regulations, pending business, contracts, obligations, validity of official acts.(1) All rules and regulations and all pending business before the board of any transportation benefit district transferred pursuant to this chapter must be continued and acted upon by the city or county.(2) All existing contracts and obligations of the transferred transportation benefit district remain in full force and effect and must be performed by the city or county. A transfer authorized in this chapter does not affect the validity of any official act performed by any official or employee prior to the transfer authorized pursuant to this chapter.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 305.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 36.74.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.060 - Reports, books, records, etc.—Funds, credits, assets—Appropriations or federal grants.

RCW 36.74.060 Reports, books, records, etc.—Funds, credits, assets—Appropriations or federal grants.(1) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or other writings relating to the administration of the powers, duties, and functions transferred pursuant to this chapter and available to the transportation benefit district must be made available to the city or county.(2) All funds, credits, or other assets held in connection with powers, duties, and functions transferred under this chapter must be assigned to the city or county.(3) Any appropriations or federal grant made to the transportation benefit district for the purpose of carrying out the rights, powers, functions, and obligations authorized to be assumed by a city or county pursuant to this chapter, on the effective date of such transfer, must be credited to the city or county for the purpose of carrying out such transferred rights, powers, functions, and obligations.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 306.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
WA Rev Code § 36.74.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 36 - Counties|Chapter 36.74 - Transportation Benefit Districts—Assumption by Cities and Counties.|36.74.070 - Debts and obligations.

RCW 36.74.070 Debts and obligations.The city or county must assume and agree to provide for the payment of all of the indebtedness of the transportation benefit district, including the payment and retirement of outstanding general obligation and revenue bonds issued by the transportation benefit district.[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 307.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.