Chapter 12.32
STREET UTILITY
Sections:
12.32.010 Creation of street utility – Purpose and authority.
12.32.020 Governing body and management of street utility.
12.32.030 Ownership of street facilities.
12.32.050 Use of street utility funds.
12.32.060 Use of other proceeds by street utility.
12.32.070 Traffic volume monitoring.
12.32.010 Creation of street utility – Purpose and authority.
A. There is created and established a street utility, a separate enterprise and facility. The utility is authorized to own, construct, maintain, operate, and preserve all town streets as now exist and as may be added to in the future by the addition of other existing or construction of new streets. In addition to its authority over streets, the utility is authorized to own, construct, maintain, operate, and preserve street lighting, traffic control devices, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, parking facilities, and drainage facilities.
B. It is the intent of this chapter to implement and maintain transportation facility management regulations that are consistent with and support the goals and policies of the town of Friday Harbor comprehensive plan and which fulfill the statutory requirements pursuant to the State of Washington Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW. After adoption of the comprehensive plan the town is required by RCW 36.70A.070(6) to ensure that transportation facilities are provided concurrently with development. (Ord. 1066 § 1, 1998)
12.32.020 Governing body and management of street utility.
The town council shall be the governing body of the street utility. Management of the utility shall be provided by the town administrator or his/her designee. (Ord. 1066 § 2, 1998)
12.32.030 Ownership of street facilities.
Title and all other incidents of ownership of the following assets are hereby vested in the utility: all properties, interests, and physical and intangible rights of every nature, owned or held by the town, however acquired, insofar as they relate to:
A. Street and alleys;
B. Street lighting;
C. Traffic control devices;
D. Sidewalks;
E. Curbs;
F. Gutters;
G. Parking facilities; and
H. Drainage facilities. (Ord. 1066 § 3, 1998)
12.32.040 System of charges.
At such time as the state shall grant local government authority to institute a system of charges, the town shall exercise that authority in a manner which shall not exceed the capacity of the town and/or its residents, individually or collectively, to pay. (Ord. 1066 § 4, 1998)
12.32.050 Use of street utility funds.
A. Street utility funds shall be used for transportation purposes only, including but not limited to:
1. Operation and preservation of street and other transportation improvements; and
2. New construction, reconstruction, and expansion of town streets and other transportation improvements.
B. Use of the proceeds from street utility charges shall be consistent with the requirements of RCW 82.80.070. (Ord. 1066 § 5, 1998)
12.32.060 Use of other proceeds by street utility.
The street utility may finance the construction, operation, maintenance, and preservation of streets and related facilities through local improvement districts and utility local improvement districts, or with the proceeds of general obligation or revenue bonds, or any combination thereof. In addition, the utility, through appropriation by the town council, may use funds from general taxation, money received from the federal, state, or other local governments, and other funds made available to it. (Ord. 1066 § 6, 1998)
12.32.070 Traffic volume monitoring.
A. Pursuant to adoption of the comprehensive plan, the town shall monitor and maintain a database of vehicular traffic counts at the intersections of all major and minor arterials. Traffic monitoring pursuant to this section shall be monitored concurrently, in the first quarter and the third quarter of alternate years.
B. The town shall maintain a database of the nature and magnitude of nonvehicular traffic, including but not limited to:
1. Ferry pedestrian traffic;
2. Ferry bicycle traffic; and
3. Port of Friday Harbor pedestrian traffic.
Nonvehicular traffic counts shall be taken concurrently with vehicular traffic counts as defined in subsection A of this section. The town shall coordinate with the Port of Friday Harbor and the State Department of Transportation to obtain the required nonvehicular traffic data.
C. The town shall implement a pavement management system for acquiring and maintaining information about the condition of the town’s streets and sidewalks. Said pavement management system shall comply with Washington State Department of Transportation Standards. (Ord. 1066 § 7, 1998)