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WA Rev Code § 43.155.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.075 - Loans and grants for public works projects—Statement of environmental benefits—Sustainable asset management best practices—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.

RCW 43.155.075 Loans and grants for public works projects—Statement of environmental benefits—Sustainable asset management best practices—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.In providing loans and grants for public works projects, the board shall require recipients to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their applications, and the board shall utilize the statement of environmental benefits in its prioritization and selection process, when applicable. For projects funded under this chapter, the board may require a local government to have sustainable asset management best practices in place; provide a long-term financial plan to demonstrate a sound maintenance program; have a long-term financial plan for loan repayments in place; and undergo value planning at the predesign project stage, where the greatest productivity gains and cost savings can be found. The board shall also develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to be used both for management and performance assessment of the loan and grant program. To the extent possible, the department should coordinate its performance measure system with other natural resource-related agencies as defined in RCW 43.41.270. The board shall consult with affected interest groups in implementing this section.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 10 § 10; 2001 c 227 § 10.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2001 c 227: See note following RCW 43.41.270.
WA Rev Code § 43.155.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.080 - Records and audits.

RCW 43.155.080 Records and audits.The board shall keep proper records of accounts and shall be subject to audit by the state auditor.[ 1987 c 505 § 41; 1985 c 446 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 43.155.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.090 - Loan agreements.

RCW 43.155.090 Loan agreements.Loans from the public works assistance account under this chapter shall be made by loan agreement under chapter 39.69 RCW.[ 1987 c 19 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.155.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.110 - Puget Sound partners.

RCW 43.155.110 Puget Sound partners.In developing a priority process for public works projects under RCW 43.155.070, the board shall give preferences only to Puget Sound partners, as defined in RCW 90.71.010, over other entities that are eligible to be included in the definition of Puget Sound partner. Entities that are not eligible to be a Puget Sound partner due to geographic location, composition, exclusion from the scope of the action agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310, or for any other reason, shall not be given less preferential treatment than Puget Sound partners.[ 2007 c 341 § 25.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 43.155.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.120 - Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.

RCW 43.155.120 Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.When administering funds under this chapter, the board shall give preference only to an evergreen community recognized under RCW 76.15.090 in comparison to other entities that are eligible to receive evergreen community designation. Entities not eligible for designation as an evergreen community shall not be given less preferential treatment than an evergreen community.[ 2021 c 209 § 17; 2008 c 299 § 30.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2021 c 209: See note following RCW 76.15.005.Short title—2008 c 299: See note following RCW 76.15.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.155.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.130 - Intent—Local infrastructure assistance—Plan.

RCW 43.155.130 Intent—Local infrastructure assistance—Plan.(1) The legislature intends to modernize state programs that provide financial and technical assistance related to local infrastructure by: (a) Clarifying the policy objectives and priorities for state assistance for local infrastructure; (b) eliminating redundancy among the various state programs; (c) increasing the speed of delivering state assistance and the ability to respond to emerging needs; (d) maximizing the acquisition and use of federal funding sources; (e) ensuring transparency in state and federal assistance; (f) improving access to the lowest cost private market financing; and (g) ensuring accountability and the periodic review of progress.(2) By November 1, 2011, the public works board must prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of the legislature an implementation plan for creating a reformed state system for providing local infrastructure assistance. In developing the plan, the board must consult with state agencies that provide infrastructure funding and technical assistance including, but not limited to, the departments of commerce, health, and ecology. The board must also work in cooperation with local governments or entities that benefit from infrastructure funding and technical assistance.(3) The board, state agencies, and local partners must consider, among other things, consolidation of state appropriations to support policy-focused investments including water quality, safe drinking water, stormwater, economic development, access to private financing, solid waste and recycling, and flood levees. In addition, they must consider consolidating assistance packages, streamlining application processes, and clarify the respective responsibilities of state and local agencies in planning for, developing[,] and maintaining local public infrastructure.(4) The implementation plan must include draft legislation and the organizational and budgetary changes necessary to implement the new system in time for the 2013-2015 budget cycle.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 48 § 7028.]NOTES:Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 48: See note following RCW 39.35B.050.
WA Rev Code § 43.155.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.140 - Projects in areas impacted by the closure or potential closure of large coal-fired electric generation facilities.

RCW 43.155.140 Projects in areas impacted by the closure or potential closure of large coal-fired electric generation facilities.The board shall solicit qualifying projects to plan, design, and construct public works projects needed to attract new industrial and commercial activities in areas impacted by the closure or potential closure of large coal-fired electric generation facilities, which for the purposes of this section means a facility that emitted more than one million tons of greenhouse gases in any calendar year prior to 2008. The projects should be consistent with any applicable plans for major industrial activity on lands formerly used or designated for surface coal mining and supporting uses under RCW 36.70A.368. When the board receives timely and eligible project applications from a political subdivision of the state for financial assistance for such projects, the board from available funds shall give priority consideration to such projects.[ 2011 c 180 § 302.]NOTES:Findings—Purpose—2011 c 180: See note following RCW 80.80.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.155.165 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.155 - Public Works Projects.|43.155.165 - Statewide broadband account.

RCW 43.155.165 Statewide broadband account.(1) The statewide broadband account is created in the state treasury. Moneys received from appropriations by the legislature, the proceeds of bond sales when authorized by the legislature, repayment of loans, or any other lawful source must be deposited into the account for uses consistent with this section. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.(2) Expenditures from the account may be used only:(a) For grant and loan awards made under RCW 43.155.160, including costs incurred by the board to administer RCW 43.155.160;(b) To contract for data acquisition, a statewide broadband demand assessment, or gap analysis;(c) To supplement revenues raised by bonds sold by local governments for broadband infrastructure development; or(d) To provide for state match requirements under federal law.(3) The board must maintain separate accounting for any federal funds in the account.(4) The definitions in RCW 43.330.530 apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.[ 2019 c 365 § 8.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 365: See note following RCW 43.330.532.
WA Rev Code § 43.157.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.157 - Projects of Statewide Significance.|43.157.005 - Declaration.

RCW 43.157.005 Declaration.The legislature declares that certain investments, such as investments for industrial development, environmental improvement, and innovation activities, merit special designation and treatment by governmental bodies when they are proposed. Such investments bolster the economies of their locale and impact the economy of the state as a whole. It is the intention of the legislature to recognize projects of statewide significance and to encourage local governments and state agencies to expedite their completion.[ 2009 c 421 § 1; 1997 c 369 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2009 c 421: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 8, 2009]." [ 2009 c 421 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 43.157.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.157 - Projects of Statewide Significance.|43.157.020 - Expediting completion of projects of statewide significance—Requirements of agreements.

RCW 43.157.020 Expediting completion of projects of statewide significance—Requirements of agreements.Counties and cities with development projects designated as projects of statewide significance within their jurisdictions shall enter into an agreement with the office of regulatory assistance and the project managers of projects of statewide significance for expediting the completion of projects of statewide significance. The agreement shall require:(1) Expedited permit processing for the design and construction of the project;(2) Expedited environmental review processing;(3) Expedited processing of requests for street, right-of-way, or easement vacations necessary for the construction of the project;(4) Participation of local officials on the team assembled under the requirements of RCW 43.157.030(3)(b);(5) A plan for consultation with affected tribes; and(6) Such other actions or items as are deemed necessary by the office of regulatory assistance for the design and construction of the project.[ 2020 c 46 § 3; 2009 c 421 § 3; 2003 c 54 § 2; 1997 c 369 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—2020 c 46: See note following RCW 43.157.010.Effective date—2009 c 421: See note following RCW 43.157.005.
WA Rev Code § 43.160.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.035 - Designees for board members.

RCW 43.160.035 Designees for board members.Each member of the house of representatives who is appointed to the community economic revitalization board under RCW 43.160.030 may designate another member from the house of representatives to take his or her place on the board for meetings at which the member will be absent, as long as the designated member belongs to the same caucus. The designee shall have all powers to vote and participate in board deliberations as have the other board members. Each member of the senate who is appointed to the community economic revitalization board under RCW 43.160.030 may designate another member from the senate to take his or her place on the board for meetings at which the member will be absent, as long as the designated member belongs to the same caucus. The designee shall have all powers to vote and participate in board deliberations as have the other board members. Each agency head of an executive agency who is appointed to serve as a nonvoting advisory member of the community economic revitalization board under RCW 43.160.030 may designate an agency employee to take his or her place on the board for meetings at which the agency head will be absent. The designee will have all powers to participate in board deliberations as have the other board members but shall not have voting powers.[ 2003 c 151 § 2; 1993 c 320 § 3; 1987 c 422 § 3; 1985 c 446 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.160.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.040 - Conflicts of interest—Code of ethics.

RCW 43.160.040 Conflicts of interest—Code of ethics.In addition to other applicable provisions of law pertaining to conflicts of interest of public officials, no board member, appointive or otherwise, may participate in any decision on any board contract in which the board member has any interests, direct or indirect, with any firm, partnership, corporation, or association which would be the recipient of any aid under this chapter. In any instance where the participation occurs, the board shall void the transaction, and the involved member shall be subject to whatever further sanctions may be provided by law. The board shall frame and adopt a code of ethics for its members, which shall be designed to protect the state and its citizens from any unethical conduct by the board.[ 1982 1st ex.s. c 40 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.160.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.050 - Powers of board.

RCW 43.160.050 Powers of board.The board may:(1) Adopt bylaws for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business.(2) Adopt an official seal and alter the seal at its pleasure.(3) Utilize the services of other governmental agencies.(4) Accept from any federal agency loans or grants for the planning or financing of any project and enter into an agreement with the agency respecting the loans or grants.(5) Conduct examinations and investigations and take testimony at public hearings of any matter material for its information that will assist in determinations related to the exercise of the board's lawful powers.(6) Accept any gifts, grants, or loans of funds, property, or financial or other aid in any form from any other source on any terms and conditions which are not in conflict with this chapter.(7) Enter into agreements or other transactions with and accept grants and the cooperation of any governmental agency in furtherance of this chapter.(8) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.(9) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under this chapter.[ 2008 c 327 § 4; 1996 c 51 § 4; 1987 c 422 § 4; 1982 1st ex.s. c 40 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2008 c 327 §§ 1, 2, 4-11, 17: See note following RCW 43.160.010.Severability—Effective dates—1996 c 51: See notes following RCW 43.160.010.
WA Rev Code § 43.160.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.070 - Conditions.

RCW 43.160.070 Conditions.Public facilities financial assistance, when authorized by the board, is subject to the following conditions:(1) The moneys in the public facilities construction loan revolving account shall be used solely to fulfill commitments arising from financial assistance authorized in this chapter. The total outstanding amount which the board shall dispense at any time pursuant to this section shall not exceed the moneys available from the account. (2) On contracts made for public facilities loans the board shall determine the interest rate which loans shall bear. The interest rate shall not exceed ten percent per annum. The board may provide reasonable terms and conditions for repayment for loans, including partial forgiveness of loan principal and interest payments on projects located in rural communities as defined by the board, or rural counties. The loans shall not exceed twenty years in duration.(3) Repayments of loans made from the public facilities construction loan revolving account under the contracts for public facilities construction loans shall be paid into the public facilities construction loan revolving account. Repayments of loans from moneys from the new appropriation from the public works assistance account for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 1999, shall be paid into the public works assistance account.(4) When every feasible effort has been made to provide loans and loans are not possible, the board may provide grants upon finding that unique circumstances exist.[ 2008 c 327 § 6; 1999 c 164 § 104; 1998 c 321 § 27 (Referendum Bill No. 49, approved November 3, 1998); 1997 c 235 § 721; 1996 c 51 § 6; 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 § 802; 1983 1st ex.s. c 60 § 4; 1982 1st ex.s. c 40 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—2008 c 327 §§ 1, 2, 4-11, 17: See note following RCW 43.160.010.Findings—Intent—Part headings and subheadings not law—Effective date—Severability—1999 c 164: See notes following RCW 43.160.010.Purpose—Severability—1998 c 321: See notes following RCW 82.14.045.Contingent effective dates—1998 c 321 §§ 23-42: See note following RCW 35.58.410.Severability—Effective date—1997 c 235: See notes following RCW 79A.15.040.Severability—Effective dates—1996 c 51: See notes following RCW 43.160.010.Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 16: "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." [ 1990 1st ex.s. c 16 § 803.]
WA Rev Code § 43.160.074 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.074 - Application—Request for improvements to existing highways—Procedures.

RCW 43.160.074 Application—Request for improvements to existing highways—Procedures.(1) An application to the board from a political subdivision may also include a request for improvements to an existing state highway or highways. The application is subject to all of the applicable criteria relative to qualifying types of development set forth in this chapter, as well as procedures and criteria established by the board.(2) Before board consideration of an application from a political subdivision that includes a request for improvements to an existing state highway or highways, the application shall be forwarded by the board to the department of transportation.(3) The board may not make its final determination on any application made under subsection (1) of this section before receiving approval, as submitted or amended or disapproval from the department of transportation as specified in RCW 47.01.280. Notwithstanding its disposition of the remainder of any such application, the board may not approve a request for improvements to an existing state highway or highways without the approval as submitted or amended of the department of transportation as specified in RCW 47.01.280.(4) The board shall notify the department of transportation of its decision regarding any application made under this section.[ 2008 c 327 § 7; 1985 c 433 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2008 c 327 §§ 1, 2, 4-11, 17: See note following RCW 43.160.010.Nonseverability—1985 c 433: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the entire act and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is invalid and of no further force and effect." [ 1985 c 433 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 43.160.077 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.077 - Applications—Processing of recyclable materials—Department of ecology notice.

RCW 43.160.077 Applications—Processing of recyclable materials—Department of ecology notice.(1) When the board receives an application from a political subdivision that includes a request for assistance in financing the cost of public facilities to encourage the development of a private facility to process recyclable materials, a copy of the application shall be sent by the board to the department of ecology.(2) The board shall notify the department of ecology of its decision regarding any application made under this section.[ 1993 c 320 § 6; 1989 c 431 § 63.]
WA Rev Code § 43.160.078 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.160 - Economic Development—Public Facilities Loans and Grants.|43.160.078 - Board to familiarize government officials and public with chapter provisions.

RCW 43.160.078 Board to familiarize government officials and public with chapter provisions.In order to enhance competition for grants and loans and the quality of projects for which loans and grants are sought, the board shall take such reasonable measures as are necessary to familiarize government officials and members of the public with the provisions of this chapter, particularly the board's authority to make grants and loans.[ 1985 c 446 § 5.]