Chapter 3.24
FUNDS1
Sections:
3.24.010 General fund – Created.
3.24.030 Central stores fund – Created.
3.24.040 Central stores fund – Administration.
3.24.050 Central stores fund – Supplies and materials.
3.24.060 Central stores fund – Financial control.
3.24.070 Central stores fund – Purchases.
3.24.080 Central stores fund – Expenditures.
3.24.090 Central stores fund – Working capital.
3.24.100 Central stores fund – Deposits.
3.24.110
– 3.24.140 Repealed.
3.24.150 Park reserve fund – Created.
3.24.160 Park reserve fund – Use.
3.24.170 Park reserve fund accounts.
3.24.190 Utility bill clearing fund – Created.
3.24.200 Utility bill clearing fund – Transfers.
3.24.210 Utility bill clearing fund – Administration.
3.24.220 Utility bill clearing fund – Transition.
3.24.230 Utility bill clearing fund – Working capital.
3.24.240 Electric utility fund – Created.
3.24.250 Equipment maintenance fund – Created.
3.24.260 Equipment replacement fund – Created.
3.24.270 Equipment funds – Administration.
3.24.280 Equipment replacement fund – Equipment included.
3.24.290 Equipment replacement fund – Equipment use charges.
3.24.300 Equipment funds – Financial control.
3.24.310 Equipment funds – Purchases.
3.24.320 Equipment funds – Expenditures.
3.24.330 Equipment funds – Deposits.
3.24.340 Health care benefits plan fund.
3.24.350 Post-employment health care plan fund.
3.24.360 Police relief and pension fund – Created.
3.24.370 Firefighters’ pension fund – Created.
3.24.390 Workers compensation fund.
3.24.400 Salary clearing fund – Created.
3.24.410 Salary clearing fund – Transfers.
3.24.420 Salary clearing fund – Payments.
3.24.430 Salary clearing fund – Issuance of warrants.
3.24.440 City streets fund – Created.
3.24.450 City streets fund – Use.
3.24.460 Water utility fund – Created.
3.24.470 Wastewater utility fund – Created.
3.24.480 Solid waste utility fund – Created.
3.24.490 Stormwater utility fund.
3.24.500 Industrial development fund – Created.
3.24.510 Industrial development fund – Use.
3.24.530 Public works administration and engineering fund.
3.24.540 Community development block grant program fund – Created – Use.
3.24.550 Downtown business improvement district fund – Created.
3.24.560 Downtown business improvement district fund – Distributions.
3.24.570 Downtown business improvement district fund – Administration.
3.24.580 Capital improvement fund – Created.
3.24.590 Capital improvement fund – Use.
3.24.600 Criminal justice fund.
3.24.610 Southeast communications center fund.
3.24.630 Special lodging assessment fund.
3.24.660 Medical service fund.
3.24.670 Emergency management fund.
3.24.690 LTGO bonds debt service fund.
3.24.700 Library debt service fund.
3.24.730 LRF debt service fund.
3.24.740 LID guaranty debt service fund.
3.24.750 Special assessment LID debt service fund.
3.24.760 PFD facility contingency fund – Created.
3.24.770 Richland public facilities district fund.
3.24.780 Park project construction fund.
3.24.790 Columbia Point master association fund.
3.24.800 800 MHz project fund.
3.24.810 General government construction fund.
3.24.820 Streets capital construction fund – Created.
3.24.833 Fire Station construction fund – Created.
3.24.890 Broadband fund – Created.
3.24.900 Public safety sales tax fund – Created.
3.24.910 Special assessment construction fund.
3.24.920 Uptown business improvement district fund – Created.
3.24.930 Uptown business improvement district fund – Distributions.
3.24.940 Uptown business improvement district fund – Administration.
3.24.960 Fire Station debt service fund – Created.
3.24.970 BCES operations fund – Created.
3.24.980 Utility deposit fund – Created.
3.24.990 Microwave fund – Created.
3.24.991 Transportation benefit district fund – Created.
3.24.010 General fund – Created.
There is created the general fund into which shall be placed all monies received by the city unless otherwise provided for. [Ord. 6 § 1.01; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.020 General fund – Use.
The general fund shall be used to pay all warrants drawn for payment of claims and demands against the city unless otherwise provided for. [Ord. 102; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.030 Central stores fund – Created.
There is hereby created the central stores fund to be used as a revolving fund to be expended for the purchase of supplies and materials of kinds which are commonly used by more than one department of the city and for supplies, equipment and salaries required for the administration of the fund. [Ord. 81 § 1.01; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.040 Central stores fund – Administration.
The central stores fund shall be administered by the department of administrative services. [Ord. 81 § 1.02; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 45-05; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.050 Central stores fund – Supplies and materials.
Each department shall pay into the central stores fund monthly an amount equal to the cost of supplies and materials requisitioned by it from the central stores fund, including a proportionate share of the cost of administering the fund. [Ord. 81 § 1.03; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.060 Central stores fund – Financial control.
The finance director shall keep such books, accounts and records as are necessary to control and report the financial operations of the central stores fund. [Ord. 81 § 1.04; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.070 Central stores fund – Purchases.
All purchases made from said fund shall be governed by the Charter and ordinances of the city relating to purchasing. [Ord. 81 § 1.05; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.080 Central stores fund – Expenditures.
Any withdrawals or expenditures from said fund shall be made only upon approved payrolls and vouchers in the city. [Ord. 81 § 1.06; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.090 Central stores fund – Working capital.
The city council may from time to time appropriate money from the general fund to central stores fund to provide adequate capital to enable it to discharge its function. [Ord. 81 § 1.07; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.100 Central stores fund – Deposits.
All monies deposited in said central stores fund and not expended as provided herein shall remain in said fund from year to year and shall not be transferred to any other fund or expended for any purpose whatsoever, except as is herein provided; provided, however, any monies in the fund not needed therein may from time to time be transferred by appropriate action of the council of the city of Richland to the general fund of the city of Richland. [Ord. 81 § 1.08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.110 Claims clearing fund – Created.
Repealed by Ord. 65-16. [Ord. 36 § 1.01; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1].
3.24.120 Claims clearing fund – Transfers.
Repealed by Ord. 65-16. [Ord. 36 § 1.02; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1].
3.24.130 Claims clearing fund – Payments.
Repealed by Ord. 65-16. [Ord. 36 § 1.03; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1].
3.24.140 Claims clearing fund – Issuance of warrants.
Repealed by Ord. 65-16. [Ord. 36 § 1.04; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1].
3.24.150 Park reserve fund – Created.
There is created the park reserve fund for city parks and for public open spaces devoted to public parks, playgrounds, trails and recreational facilities, into which shall be placed all funds received by the mitigation fees levied on new development, the income from leases on or of park property, and any sale of park property. Items included in the city’s annual budget for the park reserve fund may include any gifts and bequests given or bequeathed to the city for the acquisition or development of public open spaces devoted to public parks, playgrounds, and trails, and other recreational purposes. The council may by resolution otherwise designate such funds as may from time to time be received from the sale of nonindustrial lands to the park reserve fund. [Ord. 76-74 § 1.02; Ord. 52-92; Ord. 07-02; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.160 Park reserve fund – Use.
The park reserve fund for public open spaces shall be used to acquire (by purchase or condemnation) and develop public open spaces devoted to public parks, playgrounds, trails, and recreation facilities. The monies in the fund shall be allowed to accumulate from year to year until the city council shall determine to expend all or a part of the monies in the fund for the specified purpose. [Ord. 76-74 § 1.04; Ord. 52-92; Ord. 07-02; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.170 Park reserve fund accounts.
The park reserve fund shall contain three park zone accounts and an undesignated park account. The three park zone accounts are described as follows:
A. North Richland zone (1) bounded by the existing or future Richland urban growth boundary on the north and northwest, the Yakima River on the west and south and the Columbia River on the east.
B. South Richland zone (2) bounded by the Yakima River on the north, the existing or future Richland urban growth boundary on the west and south and the Richland city limits line on the east with the exception of the development commonly known as Badger Mountain South Planned Community zone.
C. Badger Mountain South Planned Community zone (3) shall be a separate park zone.
D. Proceeds from any leases of or on park property or sale of park property shall be placed in the undesignated park account. Monies received from fees upon new development shall be credited to the park zone account in which the plat or subdivision from which the fees are received is located. [Ord. 07-02; Ord. 25-11 § 1.01; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 12-16 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.180 Library fund.
Repealed by Ord. 34-14. [Ord. 67 § 1.05; Ord. 181; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1].
3.24.190 Utility bill clearing fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the utility bill clearing fund, into which shall be paid all sums received from the sale of water, electricity, wastewater, solid waste, stormwater and medical services and for any other public utility service furnished by the city. [Ord. 82 § 1.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.200 Utility bill clearing fund – Transfers.
On the first regular business day of each month, the finance director is authorized, empowered and directed to transfer from the utility bill clearing fund to each of the utility departments the total amount billed during the preceding month for services rendered for water, electricity, wastewater, solid waste disposal and collection, stormwater and medical services for each such department. Appropriate adjustments shall be made to reflect bills uncollected. [Ord. 82 § 1.02; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; amended during 12/14 supplement; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.210 Utility bill clearing fund – Administration.
The finance director shall keep a full and careful record of receipts and transfers with respect to each utility department. No warrants shall be issued against the utility bill clearing fund. The fund shall be used only to facilitate the billing and collection of utility accounts. [Ord. 82 § 1.03; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.220 Utility bill clearing fund – Transition.
Utility bills assigned to the city for collection for water or electricity sold or services rendered by the General Electric Company prior to the transfer to the city of such functions shall be paid into the utility bill clearing fund and the amounts collected shall be transferred to the general fund, notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter. [Ord. 82 § 1.04; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.230 Utility bill clearing fund – Working capital.
The city council may appropriate from the general fund for the utility bill clearing fund from time to time such amounts as are reasonably necessary to enable the fund to function as a revolving fund. Any amount so appropriated as is excess to the needs of the utility clearing fund shall be returned to the general fund. [Ord. 82 § 1.05; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.240 Electric utility fund – Created.
All revenues collected by the city from sale of electric energy or for services rendered by the department under the provisions of this code shall be deposited in the treasury of the city in a separate account to be known as the electric fund. All warrants for purchase of electric energy, for salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, and repairs relating to sale of electric energy by the city shall be paid out of such fund. [Ord. 90 § 9.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.250 Equipment maintenance fund – Created.
There is hereby created the equipment maintenance fund to be used as a revolving fund to be expended for salaries, wages and operations required for the repair, maintenance and operation of equipment and the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies to be used in the administration and operation of the fund. [Ord. 137 § 1.01; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.260 Equipment replacement fund – Created.
There is hereby created the equipment replacement fund to be used as a revolving fund to be expended for the purchase of new equipment and for replacement of existing equipment. [Ord. 137 § 1.02; Ord. 1-95; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.270 Equipment funds – Administration.
The equipment maintenance fund and the equipment replacement fund shall be administered by the administrative services department. [Ord. 137 § 1.03; Ord. 1-95; Ord. 45-05; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.280 Equipment replacement fund – Equipment included.
All trucks, passenger cars and equipment belonging to the city may be in an equipment replacement fund operated by the administrative services department within said funds. [Ord. 137 § 1.04; Ord. 1-95; Ord. 45-05; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.290 Equipment replacement fund – Equipment use charges.
Each department shall pay into the equipment replacement fund monthly a charge for replacement based on the estimated useful life of the equipment and for the purchase of new equipment subject to budgetary availability. [Ord. 137 § 1.05; Ord. 1-95; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.300 Equipment funds – Financial control.
The finance director shall keep such books, accounts and records as are necessary to control and report the financial operations of the equipment maintenance fund and the equipment replacement fund. [Ord. 137 § 1.06; Ord. 1-95; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.310 Equipment funds – Purchases.
All purchases made from said funds shall be governed by the Charter and ordinances of the city relating to purchasing. [Ord. 137 § 1.07; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.320 Equipment funds – Expenditures.
Any withdrawals or expenditures from said equipment maintenance fund shall be made only upon approved payrolls and vouchers of the city. Any expenditure from the equipment replacement fund shall be made only upon approved vouchers of the city. [Ord. 137 § 1.08; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.330 Equipment funds – Deposits.
All monies deposited in the equipment maintenance fund and in the equipment replacement fund, including amounts included therefor in the annual budget of the city, and not expended as in this code provided, shall remain in the respective funds from year to year and shall not be transferred to any other fund or expended for any purpose whatsoever, except as in this code provided; provided, however, that any money in the equipment replacement fund not needed therein may from time to time be transferred by appropriate action of the city council to the appropriate funds of the city. [Ord. 137 § 1.09; Ord. 1-95; Ord. 37-06; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.340 Health care benefits plan fund.
There is created a health care benefits plan fund into which shall be placed health, vision, disability and dental insurance premiums and reserves, and such other funds as may be available therefor, and from which shall be paid all health, dental and vision insurance claims, administrative costs, wellness program costs and expenses deemed appropriate by the city council. [Ord. 2-83 § 1.01; Ord. 5-90; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 33-11 § 2; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.350 Post-employment health care plan fund.
There is hereby created a post-employment health care plan fund into which shall be placed health insurance premiums paid by retirees and payments by the city on behalf of current and future retirees for the purpose of paying health care insurance premiums for eligible retirees. [Ord. 25-08; Ord. 33-11 § 2; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.360 Police relief and pension fund – Created.
There is hereby created and established a police relief and pension fund into which shall be placed such monies as required or authorized by Chapter 41.20 RCW, and which shall be used as required or authorized by that chapter. [Ord. 31 § 1.02; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.370 Firefighters’ pension fund – Created.
There is hereby created and established a firefighters’ pension fund into which shall be placed such monies as required or authorized by Chapters 41.16 and 41.18 RCW, and which shall be used as required or authorized by those chapters. [Ord. 30 § 1.02; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.380 Unemployment fund.
There is created an unemployment fund into which shall be placed funds appropriated in the city budget for such purpose and such other funds as may be available therefor, and from which shall be paid all unemployment compensation claims and administrative costs. [Ord. 2-83 § 1.02; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.390 Workers compensation fund.
There is created a workers compensation fund into which shall be placed such monies as shall from time to time be appropriated or budgeted in amounts sufficient in the determination of the finance director to pay estimated uninsured losses resulting from claims against the city and from which shall be paid such amounts as shall be required for the payment of such uninsured losses. Monies shall also be used to pay for assessments from the state, excess loss premiums and preventive education programs and expenses deemed appropriate by the city council, provided reserves are adequately funded. [Ord. 37-78 § 1.01; Ord. 5-90; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.400 Salary clearing fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the salary clearing fund, into which shall be paid and transferred from the various departments and offices an amount of money equal to the various salaries, wages and other compensations due city employees. [Ord. 35 § 1.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.410 Salary clearing fund – Transfers.
On the last day of each and every month, the finance director is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to transfer from the funds of the various departments and offices to the salary clearing fund sufficient funds to pay the salaries, wages and other compensations of the employees of the various departments and offices of the city for that month. [Ord. 35 § 1.02; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.420 Salary clearing fund – Payments.
The salary clearing fund shall be used and payments therefrom shall be made only for the purpose of paying and compensating employees of the city for services rendered, and paying employee deductions to those persons, agencies, organizations and funds entitled to such payments. [Ord. 35 § 1.03; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.430 Salary clearing fund – Issuance of warrants.
The finance director is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to issue warrants on and against said fund for payments authorized by RMC 3.24.410. Said warrants shall be issued only after there has been filed with the finance director properly certified payrolls, due bills, or time certificates stating the nature of the services rendered, the amount due or owing and the persons entitled thereto. All warrants issued on or against said fund shall be solely and only for the purpose herein set forth and shall be payable only out of and from said fund. Each warrant issued under the provisions of this section shall have printed upon its face the words “Salary Clearing Fund.” [Ord. 35 § 1.04; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.440 City streets fund – Created.
There is hereby created a city streets fund into which shall be placed motor vehicle license fees, gas tax and all other state and city revenue and monies intended to be used for highway or street purposes. [Ord. 7 § 1.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.450 City streets fund – Use.
The city streets fund shall be used to pay all warrants drawn for the payment of salaries and wages, materials, supplies, equipment, purchase or condemnation of right-of-way, engineering or any other purpose in connection with construction, alteration, repair, improvement, or maintenance of any city street or bridge, or viaduct or underpass along, upon or across such streets. Such expenditures may be made either independently or in conjunction with any federal, state or county funds. [Ord. 7 § 1.02; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.460 Water utility fund – Created.
There is created in the treasury of the city a special fund to be known as the water utility fund. Any and all revenues received from charges for services rendered by the department shall be credited to said fund, and all warrants for salaries, materials, supplies and equipment and repair of the water system shall be paid out of such fund. Approved construction projects for the water utility will be paid from this fund. [Ord. 80 § 9.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.470 Wastewater utility fund – Created.
There is created in the treasury of the city a special fund to be known as the wastewater utility fund. Any and all revenues received from the sale of byproducts of the wastewater treatment plant or from any other source for rental, use or services rendered by the municipal wastewater system shall be credited to the fund; and all warrants for salaries, materials, supplies and equipment and repair of the municipal wastewater system shall be paid out of such fund. Approved construction projects for the wastewater utility will be paid from this fund. [Ord. 77 § 18.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.480 Solid waste utility fund – Created.
There is created in the treasury of the city a special fund to be known as the solid waste utility fund. Any and all revenues from contracts for scavenging and garbage rights, from sale of any refuse, and from charges for services rendered by the city under the provisions of this section and RMC Title 15 shall be credited to the fund; and all warrants for salaries, materials, supplies, equipment and repairs relating to refuse disposal shall be paid out of such fund. Approved construction projects for the solid waste utility fund will be paid from this fund. [Ord. 79 § 1.01; Ord. 830 § 1.01; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.490 Stormwater utility fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the stormwater utility fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for stormwater utility charges as set forth in RMC Title 16. This revenue and such other revenues as may be available to the stormwater utility fund will be used to pay the expenses of the stormwater utility program as set forth in RMC Title 16. Approved construction projects for the stormwater utility will be paid from this fund. [Ord. 9-98; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.500 Industrial development fund – Created.
There is created an industrial development fund into which shall be placed the proceeds from the sale of city real property. [Ord. 109 § 1.04; Ord. 769 § 1.03; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.510 Industrial development fund – Use.
The industrial development fund shall be used for purposes of industrial development. The proceeds from the sale of city real property shall accumulate for the purchase and construction of major capital improvements, including financial support for industrial development activities. Use of this fund shall be approved by the city council prior to its expenditure. The net receipts from the sale of city-owned property shall be deposited into this fund; however, if the sold property had been park land, such receipts shall be deposited in the park reserve fund. The receipts deposited shall then reimburse the various utility and all other pertinent accounts for contributed infrastructure, land acquisition costs and promotional expenses as the ratio of various funds’ investment bear to the total investment in the parcel as a whole. Such reimbursement shall be limited to the respective funds’ total investment in the subject parcel. Such reimbursement procedure shall be further described in the administrative policies. [Ord. 109 § 1.05; Ord. 396 § 1.01; Ord. 769 § 1.03; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.520 I-Net fund.
Repealed by Ord. 34-14. [Ord. 47-03; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1].
3.24.530 Public works administration and engineering fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the public works administration and engineering fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city for the engineering projects, administrative and engineering services charges from other funds and such other funds as may be available therefor, for the expenses related to the public works administration and engineering fund and from which shall be paid the expenses for the public works administration and engineering fund. [Ord. 45-05; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.540 Community development block grant program fund – Created – Use.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the community development block grant program fund, into which shall be paid various federal or state monies received by the city of Richland for community development programs such as the 1974 Housing and Urban Development Title 1 program. Appropriations from the fund may be made by the city council of Richland for projects as approved by them. Warrants may be drawn upon the fund for purposes as provided in this section and to the extent that funds are available. [Ord. 21-75 § 1.02; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.550 Downtown business improvement district fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the downtown business improvement district fund (DBID), into which shall be paid all DBID revenues from special assessments levied under the authority of Chapter 35.87A RCW, gifts and donations for the DBID fund, monies for expenditures made and reimbursements due to the DBID fund, and interest and all other income from the investment of deposits according to established city procedures and policies. [Ord. 32-03; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.560 Downtown business improvement district fund – Distributions.
On the first regular business day of each month, the finance director is authorized, empowered and directed to distribute from the DBID fund the total amount of special assessments collected for the district under RCW 35.87A.130 and Richland Ordinance No. 29-03 during the preceding month. [Ord. 32-03; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.570 Downtown business improvement district fund – Administration.
The finance director shall keep a full and careful record of receipts and distributions with respect to each district within the downtown business improvement district fund. [Ord. 32-03; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.580 Capital improvement fund – Created.
There is created a special accounting fund to be known as the “capital improvement fund” into which fund there shall be placed all proceeds received from the county treasurer from the city of Richland one-half of one percent real estate excise tax (REET). [Ord. 28-86; Ord. 41-93; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.590 Capital improvement fund – Use.
This capital improvement fund which includes the one-half of one percent real estate tax shall be used only for local improvements, including those listed in RCW 35.43.040, and for capital projects defined by RCW 82.46.010(6). [Ord. 28-86; Ord. 41-93; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.600 Criminal justice fund.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the criminal justice fund into which there shall be placed all monies received from the state of Washington for criminal justice. Monies are intended to be used for funding activities relating to the enforcement and administration of the criminal law. [Ord. 3-91; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.610 Southeast communications center fund.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the Southeast communications center fund into which there shall be placed all proceeds received for emergency dispatch services and various monies received by the city of Richland for emergency dispatch services and such other funds as may be available therefor for expenses related to emergency dispatch services and from which shall be paid the expenses of emergency dispatch services. [Ord. 47-91; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.620 Hotel/motel fund.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the hotel/motel fund into which there shall be placed all monies received from the state of Washington for excise tax on lodging. Monies are intended to be used for activities, operations and expenditures designed to increase tourism and for acquisition and/or operation of tourism-related facilities. [Ord. 37-09 § 1.02; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.630 Special lodging assessment fund.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the special lodging assessment fund into which there shall be placed all monies received from the state of Washington for the levy of a special assessment tax on lodging. Monies are distributed to a third party facilitator for the tourism promotion area, to be used for projects that promote tourism and convention business in the city. [Ord. 37-09 § 1.02; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.640 HOME fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the HOME fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for the HOME program and such other funds as may be available therefor for the expenses related to the HOME program and from which shall be paid the expenses of the HOME program. [Ord. 45-96; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.650 Golf course fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the golf course fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received from charges for golf course services rendered by the city of Richland and such other funds as may be available therefor for the expenses related to the golf course fund and from which shall be paid the expenses of golf course services. [Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.660 Medical service fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the medical service fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received from ambulance household charges and ambulance services rendered by the city of Richland and such other funds as may be available therefor for the expenses related to the medical service fund and from which shall be paid the expenses of medical services. [Ord. 32-97; Ord. 58-99; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.670 Emergency management fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the emergency management fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for emergency management services and such other funds as may be available therefor for expenses related to the emergency management services and from which shall be paid the expenses of emergency management services. [Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.680 Fire and swim refunding debt service fund.
Repealed by Ord. 36-12. [Ord. 45-96; Ord. 32-97; Ord. 25-08].
3.24.690 LTGO bonds debt service fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the LTGO bonds debt service fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for payments of debt service on certain limited tax general obligation bonds. [Ord. 34-98; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.700 Library debt service fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the library debt service fund, into which shall be deposited monies received by the city of Richland from property taxes for the debt service payments on the 2007 unlimited tax general obligation bonds, issued to pay for the construction of improvements and expansion of the Richland library. [Ord. 36-07; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.710 Police station debt service fund.
Repealed by Ord. 61-19. [Ord. 44-99; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 33-11 § 3; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1].
3.24.720 Richland Community Center debt service fund.
Repealed by Ord. 61-19. [Ord. 25-00; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 33-11 § 3; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1].
3.24.730 LRF debt service fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the LRF (local revitalization financing) debt service fund, into which shall be deposited monies received by the city of Richland and other participants for tax increment financing from both property tax and sales tax in the city-designated revitalization area for industry, science and education (RAISE). Funds will be used to pay the debt service on general obligation bonds issued to pay for infrastructure improvements in the RAISE area. [Ord. 37-09 § 1.03; Ord. 33-11 § 4; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.740 LID guaranty debt service fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the LID guaranty debt service fund. The purpose of the LID guaranty fund is to guarantee payment of local improvement bonds and obligations issued to pay for local improvements ordered in the city. Pursuant to RCW 35.54.095, the fund maintains a reserve of 10 percent of the outstanding obligations of the special assessment LID debt service fund. Monies received from the sale of LID foreclosure property and special guaranty fund assessments are accounted for in this fund. [Ord. 37-09 § 1.04; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.750 Special assessment LID debt service fund.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the special assessment LID debt service fund. The purpose of the special assessment LID debt service fund is to account for monies received for annual LID assessments and the payment of LID bonds and loans issued to fund the construction of local improvement districts. [Ord. 37-09 § 1.04; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.760 PFD facility contingency fund – Created.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the PFD facility contingency fund. The purpose of the PFD facility contingency fund is to account for monies received from the public facility district per the facility contingency agreement. Monies will be collected and distributed per the agreement. [Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.770 Richland public facilities district fund.
There is hereby created a fund known and designated as the Richland public facilities district fund into which shall be deposited a local sales tax of up to 0.0333 percent which would be a credit against the state sales tax and various monies received by the city of Richland for the Richland public facilities district fund, and such other funds as may be available therefor, for the expenses related to the Richland public facilities district and from which shall be paid the expenses for the Richland public facilities district. [Ord. 39-02; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.780 Park project construction fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the park project construction fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received from grants and other financing sources related to the park project construction fund, and such other funds as may be available therefor, for the expenses related to the park project construction fund and from which shall be paid the expenses for park project construction. [Ord. 47-03; Ord. 25-08; amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.790 Columbia Point master association fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the Columbia Point master association fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received from the owner of each tract of Columbia Point including the city of Richland for such purpose, and other such funds as may be available therefor, and from which shall be paid expenses for the Columbia Point master association and other related costs. [Ord. 49-99; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.800 800 MHz project fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the 800 MHz project fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for the 800 MHz project fund, and such other funds as may be available therefor, for the expenses related to the 800 MHz project and from which shall be paid the expenses for the 800 MHz project. [Ord. 42-00; Ord. 25-08; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.801 VHF fund – Created.2
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the VHF fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for the VHF fund, and such other funds as may be available therefor, for the expenses related to the VHF fund and from which shall be paid the expenses for the VHF fund. [Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.810 General government construction fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the general government construction fund, into which shall be deposited monies from various sources including grants, loans or bonds and other funds as may be available therefor for the expenses related to general government construction projects. [Ord. 37-09 § 1.05; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.820 Streets capital construction fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the streets capital construction fund, into which shall be deposited monies from various sources including grants, loans or bonds and other funds as may be available therefor for the expenses related to streets capital construction projects. [Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.830 Fire Station 74 construction fund – Created.
Repealed by Ord. 61-19. [Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1].
3.24.831 Public safety facility 75 construction fund – Created.
Repealed by Ord. 2022-43. [Ord. 61-19 § 1].
3.24.832 Public safety facility 73 replacement fund – Created.
Repealed by Ord. 2022-43. [Ord. 61-19 § 1].
3.24.833 Fire Station construction fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the Fire Station construction fund, into which shall be deposited monies from various sources including grants, loans or bonds and other funds as may be available therefor for the expenses related to the construction of fire stations. [Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.840 Hanford Reach Interpretive Center fund.
Repealed by Ord. 2022-43. [Ord. 33-11 § 5; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1].
3.24.890 Broadband fund – Created.
There is hereby created in the treasury of the city a special fund to be known as the broadband fund. Any and all revenues received from the sale of services of the broadband system, or from any other source for rental, use or services rendered by the municipal broadband system, shall be credited to the fund; and all expenditures for salaries, materials, supplies and equipment and repair of the municipal broadband system shall be paid out of such fund. Approved construction projects for the broadband system will be paid from this fund. [Ord. 22-09; Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.900 Public safety sales tax fund – Created.
There is hereby created a special accounting fund to be known as the public safety sales tax fund into which there shall be placed all monies received from the state of Washington for a special public safety sales tax of three-tenths of one percent effective January 1, 2015. The tax was approved by Benton County voters in August of 2014 and will sunset after 10 years. Monies are intended to be used for funding activities relating to the enforcement and administration of the criminal law. [Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 64-18 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.910 Special assessment construction fund.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the special assessment construction fund, into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for construction projects financed by special assessments, as authorized through the formation of local improvement districts, and such other funds for the expenses related to construction of the local improvements and other expenses associated with such projects. Distinct managerial subfunds may be maintained within the city’s accounting system to separately account for each local improvement district. The combined total of these subfunds shall be presented as one legal fund for budgeting and external financial reporting purposes. [Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 19-15 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.920 Uptown business improvement district fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the uptown business improvement district fund (UBID), into which shall be paid all UBID revenues from special assessments levied under the authority of Chapter 35.87A RCW, gifts and donations for the uptown business improvement district fund, monies for expenditures made and reimbursements due to the fund, and interest and all other income from the investment of deposits according to established city procedures and policies. [Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.930 Uptown business improvement district fund – Distributions.
On the first regular business day of each quarter, or as soon as practical thereafter, the finance director is authorized, empowered and directed to distribute from the UBID fund the total amount of special assessments collected for the district under RCW 35.87A.130 and Richland Ordinance No. 29-03 during the preceding quarter. [Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1; Ord. 2024-01 § 1].
3.24.940 Uptown business improvement district fund – Administration.
The finance director shall keep a full and careful record of receipts and distributions with respect to the uptown business improvement district fund. [Ord. 36-12 § 1; Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.950 Wine Science Center PDA fund – Created.
Repealed by Ord. 65-16. [Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1].
3.24.960 Fire Station debt service fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the Fire Station debt service fund, into which shall be deposited monies received by the city of Richland for the debt service payments on the bonds or other debt instruments related to fire stations. [Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.970 BCES operations fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the BCES operations fund, which shall account for the salaries and benefits costs of city employees who operate the Benton County emergency services (BCES). The city’s costs are reimbursed through an operating contract agreement with BCES. [Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.980 Utility deposit fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund known and designated as the utility deposit fund into which shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for utility service deposits paid by users of the city’s utility services as defined by RMC 3.26.010. [Ord. 37-13 § 1; Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 34-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.990 Microwave fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the microwave fund, into which there shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for microwave services and such other funds as may be available for expenses related to microwave services. [Ord. 07-14 § 1; Ord. 65-16 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
3.24.991 Transportation benefit district fund – Created.
There is hereby created a fund, known and designated as the transportation benefit district fund, into which there shall be deposited various monies received by the city of Richland for additional vehicle license fees to be used only for the city’s pavement preservation program and the Duportail Bridge as allowed by RCW 35.21.225 and Chapter 36.73 RCW. [Ord. 53-17 § 1; Ord. 61-19 § 1; Ord. 2022-43 § 1].
Prior legislation: Ords. 20-75, 21-82, 18-90, 56-93 and 14-95.
Code reviser’s note: Ord. 2022-43 adds this section as 3.24.833. It has been renumbered to avoid duplication of numbering.