Chapter 13.22
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT

Sections:

13.22.010    Establishing a transportation benefit district.

13.22.015    Assumption of transportation benefit district.

13.22.020    Governing board.

13.22.030    Functions of the district.

13.22.040    Transportation improvements funded.

13.22.050    Dissolution of district.

13.22.010 Establishing a transportation benefit district.

There is created a transportation benefit district to be known as the Wapato transportation benefit district, referred to in this chapter also as "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. 1264 §2(part), 2012)

13.22.015 Assumption of transportation benefit district.

From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, the city of Wapato assumes all of the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of the Wapato transportation benefit district previously established in this chapter, and the city of Wapato is hereby vested with each and every right, power, immunity, function, and obligation granted to or possessed by the Wapato 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 section. References to the district in this chapter should be considered a reference to the city. The rights, powers, functions and obligations previously exercised and/or performed by the governing body of the Wapato transportation benefit district pursuant to this chapter are hereby assumed by and transferred to the city of Wapato city council. (Ord. 1309 §2, 2016)

13.22.020 Governing board.

A. The governing board of the district shall be the Wapato city council. The board shall have those powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter.

B. 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).

C. The board shall issue an annual report as required by RCW 36.73.160.

D. The city clerk/treasurer, or his or her designee, shall serve as the treasurer and secretary of the district.   The mayor shall serve as the district board chairman. (Ord. 1309 §3, 2016:  Ord. 1264 §2(part), 2012)

13.22.030 Functions of the district.

A. The district, by a majority vote of the governing board, may authorize a motor vehicle license fee as follows:

1. A vehicle fee of up to twenty dollars as provided in RCW 82.80.140 for the purposes set forth in this chapter and as may be subsequently authorized according to law;

2. A vehicle fee of up to forty dollars as provided in RCW 82.80.140 if a vehicle fee of twenty dollars has been imposed for at least twenty-four months; or

3. A vehicle fee of up to fifty dollars as provided in RCW 82.140.140 if a vehicle fee of forty dollars has been imposed for at least twenty-four months and the district has met the requirements of subsection (6) of Section 309 of SESSB 5987, and as amended.

B. When authorized by the voters pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW, the city may assess other taxes, fees, charges and tolls or increases in these revenue sources for the preservation, maintenance and operation of city streets and ways.

C. The city shall have and may exercise any and all powers and functions provided by Chapter 36.73 RCW to fulfill the purposes of that chapter, the district, and this chapter of the Wapato Municipal Code. (Ord. 1309 §4, 2016:  Ord. 1264 §2(part), 2012)

13.22.040 Transportation improvements funded.

The funds generated by exercise of the powers granted in Section 13.22.030 and/or Chapter 36.73 RCW shall be used for transportation improvements that preserve, maintain and operate the existing transportation infrastructure of the city, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW, as exists or may hereafter be amended. The funds expended shall preserve, maintain and operate the city’s previous investments in 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. Any change or expansion of these authorized purposes shall be undertaken only after compliance with RCW 36.73.050(b) requirements of notice, public hearing, and adoption of an authorizing ordinance, or a vote of the people pursuant to RCW 36.73.065(c). (Ord. 1309 §5, 2016:  Ord. 1264 §2(part), 2012)

13.22.050 Dissolution of district.

The transportation benefit district shall be automatically dissolved when all indebtedness of the district has been retired and when all of the district’s anticipated responsibilities have been satisfied. (Ord. 1264 §2(part), 2012)