Chapter 12.30
SUNNYSIDE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Sections:
12.30.010 Establishing Transportation Benefit District.
12.30.015 Assumption of the Sunnyside Transportation Benefit District.
12.30.030 Functions of the District.
12.30.040 Transportation improvements funded.
12.30.050 Dissolution of District.
12.30.060 Liberal construction.
12.30.010 Establishing Transportation Benefit District.
There is created a transportation benefit district to be known as the “Sunnyside Transportation Benefit District” or “District” with geographical boundaries comprised of the corporate limits of the City as they currently exist or as they may exist following future annexations. [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.015 Assumption of the Sunnyside Transportation Benefit District.
The City hereby assumes all rights, powers, functions and obligations of the Sunnyside Transportation Benefit District and by this action the Sunnyside Transportation Benefit District will cease to exist as a separate entity. [Ord. 2019-3 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.020 Governing board.
A. The governing board of the Transportation Benefit District shall be the Sunnyside City Council acting in an ex officio and independent capacity, which shall have the authority to exercise the statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW.
B. The treasurer of the transportation benefit district shall be the Finance and Administrative Services Director.
C. The Board shall develop 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).
D. The Board shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 36.73.160(2). [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.030 Functions of the District.
A. The District Board shall have the authority to establish fees and other revenue sources consistent with RCW 36.73.060 and 36.73.065.
B. The District Board may authorize an annual vehicle fee of up to $20.00 per vehicle as provided for by RCW 82.80.140. Any expansion of the authorized purposes of the District shall be undertaken only after notice, hearing and adoption of an ordinance in accordance with RCW 36.73.120 or a vote of the people pursuant to RCW 36.73.160.
C. When authorized by the voters pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW, other taxes, fees, charges and tolls or increases in these revenue services may be assessed for the construction, preservation, maintenance and operations of City streets. Additional transportation improvements may be added to the functions of the District upon compliance with the requirements of said chapter.
D. The District Board shall have all powers and functions provided for by Chapter 36.73 RCW, as it now exists or is hereafter amended, to fulfill the purposes of the District. [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.040 Transportation improvements funded.
The funds generated by the Transportation Benefit District shall be used for transportation improvements that construct, preserve, maintain and operate the existing and future transportation infrastructure of the City, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW, as it now exists or is hereinafter amended. The transportation improvements funded by the District shall preserve and maintain the City’s previous and future investments in the transportation infrastructure, reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue the cost-effectiveness of the City’s infrastructure investments, and continue the optimal performance of the transportation system. [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.050 Dissolution of District.
The Transportation Benefit District shall be dissolved when all indebtedness of the District has been retired and when all of the District’s anticipated responsibilities have been satisfied. [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.060 Liberal construction.
This chapter is to be liberally construed to accomplish the purpose of establishing a transportation benefit district with the broadest possible authority under Chapter 36.73 RCW as it now exists or is hereafter amended. [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]
12.30.070 Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph, phrase, or word of this chapter should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph, phrase or word of this chapter. [Ord. 2019-2 § 2, 2019.]