RCW 35.57.010 Creation—Board of directors—Corporate powers. (1)(a) The legislative authority of any town or city located in a county with a population of less than one million may create a public facilities district. (b) The legislative authorities of any contiguous group of towns or cities located in a county or counties each with a population […]
RCW 35.57.020 Regional centers, recreational facilities—Charges and fees—Powers. (1)(a) A public facilities district is authorized to acquire, construct, own, remodel, maintain, equip, reequip, repair, finance, and operate one or more regional centers. For purposes of this chapter, “regional center” means a convention, conference, or special events center, or any combination of facilities, and related parking […]
RCW 35.57.025 Independent financial feasibility review—When required—Public document. (1) An independent financial feasibility review under this section is required to be performed prior to any of the following events: (a) The formation of a public facilities district under this chapter; (b) The issuance of any indebtedness, excluding the issuance of obligations to refund or replace […]
RCW 35.57.027 Statutorily authorized taxing authority. After June 7, 2012, the statutorily authorized taxing authority of a public facility [facilities] district may not be restricted in any manner by the forming jurisdiction or jurisdictions or by any action of the public facility [facilities] district. [ 2012 c 4 § 3.]
RCW 35.57.030 General obligation bonds. (1) To carry out the purpose of this chapter, a public facilities district may issue general obligation bonds, not to exceed an amount, together with any outstanding nonvoter-approved general obligation indebtedness, equal to one-half of one percent of the value of the taxable property within the district, as the term […]
RCW 35.57.040 Authorized charges, fees, and taxes—Gifts. (1) The board of directors of the public facilities district may impose the following for the purpose of funding a regional center: (a) Charges and fees for the use of any of its facilities; (b) Admission charges under RCW 35.57.100; (c) Vehicle parking charges under RCW 35.57.110; and […]
RCW 35.57.050 Travel, expense reimbursement policy—Required. The board of directors of the public facilities district shall adopt a resolution that may be amended from time to time that shall establish the basic requirements governing methods and amounts of reimbursement payable to such district officials and employees for travel and other business expenses incurred on behalf […]
RCW 35.57.060 Expenditure of funds—Purposes. (1) The board of directors of the public facilities district shall have authority to authorize the expenditure of funds for the public purposes of preparing and distributing information to the general public and promoting, advertising, improving, developing, operating, and maintaining a regional center. For promotional activities the district board must: […]
RCW 35.57.070 Service provider agreements. The public facilities district may secure services by means of an agreement with a service provider. The public facilities district shall publish notice, establish criteria, receive and evaluate proposals, and negotiate with respondents under requirements set forth by district resolution. [ 1999 c 165 § 7.]
RCW 35.57.080 Purchases and sales—Procedures. In addition to provisions contained in chapter 39.04 RCW, the public facilities district is authorized to follow procedures contained in chapter 39.26 RCW for all purchases, contracts for purchase, and sales. [ 2015 c 79 § 2; 1999 c 165 § 8.]
RCW 35.57.090 Revenue bonds—Limitations. (1) A public facilities district may issue revenue bonds to fund revenue-generating facilities, or portions of facilities, which it is authorized to provide or operate. Whenever revenue bonds are to be issued, the board of directors of the district shall create or have created a special fund or funds from which, […]
RCW 35.57.100 Tax on admissions. A public facility district may levy and fix a tax of not more than one cent on twenty cents or fraction thereof to be paid by the person who pays an admission charge to a regional center. This includes a tax on persons who are admitted free of charge or […]
RCW 35.57.110 Tax on vehicle parking charges. A public facility district may levy and fix a tax on any vehicle parking charges imposed at any parking facility that is owned or leased by the public facility district as part of a regional center. No county or city or town within which the regional center is […]
