Chapter 12.35
ASSUMPTION OF MAPLE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Sections:
12.35.010 Assumption of Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District.
12.35.030 Authority of the City.
12.35.010 Assumption of Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District.
From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the City of Maple Valley assumes all of the rights, powers, immunities, functions and obligations of the Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District previously established in this chapter. The City of Maple Valley is hereby vested with each and every right, power, immunity, function, and obligation granted to or possessed by the Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District under Chapter 36.73 RCW, this chapter, and/or any other applicable law as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. The governing body of the Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District is abolished and the rights, powers, functions and obligations previously exercised and/or performed by the governing body of the Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District are vested in the City of Maple Valley City Council. (Ord. O-15-584 § 1; Ord. O-12-516 § 1).
12.35.020 Governing body.
A. The Maple Valley City Council shall be vested with the authority to exercise all statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter.
B. The Maple Valley City Council shall implement a material change policy to address major plan changes that affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan, pursuant to the requirements set forth in RCW 36.73.160(1).
C. The Maple Valley City Council shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 36.73.160(2). (Ord. O-15-584 § 1; Ord. O-12-516 § 1).
12.35.030 Authority of the City.
The City shall have and may exercise all powers and functions provided by law to fulfill the purposes of Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter. (Ord. O-15-584 § 1; Ord. O-12-516 § 1).
12.35.040 Use of funds.
The funds generated by the exercise of the powers granted by Chapter 36.73 RCW may be used for any lawful purpose that includes the maintenance, improvement and preservation of existing transportation facilities 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. The funds may also be used for any lawful operation of the City in order to carry out the purpose of this chapter and/or Chapter 36.73 RCW. The maintenance of transportation facilities, the transportation improvements constructed and the preservation of existing transportation facilities funded by the exercise of the powers granted in MVMC 12.35.030 and/or Chapter 36.73 RCW shall be made in an effort to: (A) reduce the risk of transportation facility failure and improve safety; (B) decrease travel time; (C) increase daily and peak period trip capacity; (D) improve modal connectivity; (E) preserve and maintain optimal performance of the infrastructure over time to avoid expensive infrastructure replacement in the future; and (F) for general improvement of transportation facilities.
Additional transportation improvements may be funded only after compliance with the provisions of RCW 36.73.050(b) following public notice, public hearing, and enactment of an authorizing ordinance. (Ord. O-15-584 § 1; Ord. O-12-516 § 1. Formerly 12.35.050).