Chapter 3.90
JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (JCTBD)
Sections:
3.90.010 Transportation benefit district established.
3.90.015 Assumption of the transportation benefit district.
3.90.030 Material change policy required.
3.90.040 Annual report required.
3.90.050 Powers of the district.
3.90.070 Dissolution of the district.
3.90.080 Liberal construction.
3.90.010 Transportation benefit district established.
The Jefferson County transportation benefit district (JCTBD or district) with geographical boundaries comprised of the unincorporated limits of Jefferson County, Washington, is hereby established. [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.015 Assumption of the transportation benefit district.
Pursuant to Chapter 36.74 RCW, from and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, Jefferson County assumes all of the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of the Jefferson County transportation benefit district (JCTBD) previously established in this chapter, and Jefferson County is hereby vested with each and every right, power, immunity, function, and obligation granted to or possessed by the JCTBD under Chapter 37.73 RCW, this chapter, and any other applicable law as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The governing body of the JCTBD is abolished and the rights, powers, immunities, functions and obligations previously exercised or performed by the governing body of the JCTBD are vested in the Jefferson County board of county commissioners (BoCC). [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.020 Governing body.
Jefferson County board of county commissioners (BoCC) shall be vested with the authority to exercise the statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter. [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.030 Material change policy required.
The BoCC shall implement the material change policy previously adopted by the JCTBD that addresses major plan changes that affect project delivery or other ability to finance the plan, pursuant to the requirements set forth in RCW 36.73.160(1). [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.040 Annual report required.
The BoCC shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 36.73.160(2). [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.050 Powers of the district.
(1) Jefferson County, acting by and through its board of county commissioners (BoCC), shall have and may exercise all of the powers set out in Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter to fulfill the purpose of the district.
(2) To carry out the purposes of Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter, and subject to the provisions of RCW 36.73.065, as enacted or subsequently amended, the district is authorized to impose the taxes, fees, charges, and tolls set forth in RCW 36.73.040, as enacted or subsequently amended. [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.060 Use of funds.
(1) The funds generated by the transportation benefit district may be used for any purpose allowed by law, including to operate the district and to maintain, preserve, acquire, construct, improve, provide and fund transportation improvements that are consistent with existing state, regional, and local transportation plans and necessitated by existing or reasonably foreseeable congestion levels, pursuant to Chapter 36.73 RCW, as enacted or subsequently amended.
(2) The transportation improvements funded by the district shall be made in an effort to reduce the risk of transportation facility failure and improve safety performance, increase operating efficiency and preserve and maintain optimal performance of the infrastructure over time to avoid expensive infrastructure replacement in the future by prioritizing investments in programs that provide:
(a) Transportation System Preservation. Preserve, operate, maintain, and/or improve existing transportation infrastructures.
(b) Transportation System Safety. Improve the safety performance and security of those who use the transportation system.
(c) Other Projects. Any change or expansion of these authorized purposes shall be undertaken only after notice, public hearing and adoption of an authorizing ordinance in accordance with RCW 36.73.050(2)(b). [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.070 Dissolution of the district.
The transportation benefit district shall be dissolved when all indebtedness of the district has been retired and when all of the anticipated responsibilities of the district have been satisfied. [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]
3.90.080 Liberal construction.
As authorized under Chapter 36.73 RCW, this chapter shall be liberally construed to permit the accomplishment of its purposes. [Ord. 1-25 § 3 (Att. A); Ord. 10-24 § 3 (Att. A)]