Chapter 4.42
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT

Sections:

4.42.010    Formation.

4.42.020    Boundaries.

4.42.030    Transportation benefit district governing board.

4.42.040    Powers.

4.42.050    Transportation improvements funded.

4.42.060    Dissolution of district.

4.42.070    Liberal construction.

4.42.010 Formation.

As authorized by RCW 35.21.225 and by Chapter 36.73 RCW, the city establishes and creates the East Wenatchee transportation benefit district (district). (Ord. 16-01 § 4, 2016; Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)

4.42.020 Boundaries.

The geographical boundaries of the district are the city limits of the city of East Wenatchee as they now exist or as altered by future annexations. (Ord. 16-01 § 4, 2016; Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)

4.42.030 Transportation benefit district governing board.

Consistent with RCW 36.73.020(3) and Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5987, the governing board of the district is the city of East Wenatchee city council. The governing board may exercise all statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW.

A. As required by RCW 36.73.160(1), the governing board must develop a material change policy to address major plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan.

B. As required by RCW 36.73.160(3), the governing board must issue an annual report.

C. The governing board may authorize an advisory committee, consisting of up to seven city residents, to advise the governing board as requested on matters relating to project priorities and material changes. An advisory committee member is nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the governing board. (Ord. 16-01 § 4, 2016; Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)

4.42.040 Powers.

The governing board has and may exercise any and all powers and functions provided by Chapter 36.73 RCW to fulfill the purposes of the district. (Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)

4.42.050 Transportation improvements funded.

The revenues of the district must be used for transportation improvements that preserve, maintain and operate existing infrastructure of the city consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW. Expenditures of district revenues must preserve, maintain and operate the city’s previous investments in transportation infrastructure, reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, or reduce congestion. The governing board may change or expand these authorized purposes only after notice, hearing, and other procedures described in RCW 36.73.050(b)(2). (Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)

4.42.060 Dissolution of district.

In accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW, the district automatically dissolves when all indebtedness of the district has been retired and when all of the district’s anticipated responsibilities have been satisfied.

In addition to automatic dissolution of the district, the governing board may dissolve the district for any legal reason. (Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)

4.42.070 Liberal construction.

As authorized by Chapter 36.73 RCW, this chapter is liberally construed to permit the accomplishment of its purpose. (Ord. 12-13 § 2, 2012)