Date of Adoption: June 18, 2002.

     Purpose: This rule amends the several sections of chapter 132H-140 WAC concerning facilities usage and related services at Bellevue Community College.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending chapter 132H-140 WAC.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28B.50.140.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 02-09-071 on April 16, 2002.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 3, Amended 6, Repealed 5.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 3, Amended 6, Repealed 5.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 3, Amended 6, Repealed 5.
     Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

June 19, 2002

Elise J. Erickson

Rules Coordinator

     The purpose of these regulations is to establish ((a basic facility fee structure and additional services regulations)) procedures and reasonable controls for the use of college facilities for non-college groups and for college groups where applicable.

     In keeping with this general purpose, and consistent with RCW 28B.50.140(7) and 28B.50.140(9), facilities should be available for a variety of uses which are of benefit to the general public if such general uses substantially relate to and do no interfere with the mission of the college. However, a state agency is under no obligation to make its public facilities available to the community for private purposes.

     Primary consideration shall be given at all times to activities specifically related to the college's mission, and no arrangements shall be made that may interfere with, or operate to the detriment of, the college's own teaching, or public service programs.

     Reasonable conditions may be imposed to regulate the timeliness of requests, to determine the appropriateness of space assigned, time of use, and to insure the proper maintenance of the facilities. Subject to the same limitations, college facilities shall be made available for assignment to individuals or groups within the college community. Such arrangements by both organizations and individuals must be made through campus operations.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 82-11-039 (Order 80, Resolution No. 149), § 132H-140-020, filed 5/12/82; 79-10-051 (Order 64, Resolution No. 121), § 132H-140-020, filed 9/17/79; Order 28, § 132H-140-020, filed 3/7/75.]

     Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules. The rule published above varies from its predecessor in certain respects not indicated by the use of these markings.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 79-10-51 [79-10-051], filed 9/17/79)

WAC 132H-140-030   Request for use of facilities.   Requests by non-college groups for utilization of college facilities shall be made to the director of campus operations ((and services)) or a designee, who shall be the agent of the college in consummating rental and use agreements. ((Application for use of college facilities Form BCC 040-026 is to be completed by noncollege groups requesting facilities or college groups which use facilities under circumstances where a service charge would be levied.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 79-10-051 (Order 64, Resolution No. 121), § 132H-140-030, filed 9/17/79; Order 28, § 132H-140-030, filed 3/7/75.]

     Reviser's note: The bracketed material preceding the section above was supplied by the code reviser's office.

     Reviser's note: The typographical error in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 82-11-039, filed 5/12/82)

WAC 132H-140-040   Facility usage board policy.   The board of trustees of Bellevue Community College District VIII provides college personnel, students, ((faculty, staff,)) college ((formal and informal)) organizations and the general public ((other outside individuals and organizations for the purpose other than in connection with BCC's regular educational, public service or support programs)) the opportunity to use the college grounds and buildings subject to WAC 132H-140-010 through 132H-140-110 and in compliance with local, state and federal laws if

     (1) ((T))the individual or organization requesting the space is ((eligible)) approved to use it and

     (2) ((T))the space is available and has been reserved for the activity.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 82-11-039 (Order 80, Resolution No. 149), § 132-140-040 (codified as WAC 132H-140-040), filed 5/12/82; 79-10-051 (Order 64, Resolution No. 121), § 132H-140-040, filed 9/17/79; Order 28, § 132H-140-040, filed 3/7/75.]

     No college facilities may be used by individuals or groups from outside the college unless the facilities including buildings, equipment and facilities land have been reserved. ((Facilities will be scheduled according to the following priorities:))

     In determining whether to accept a request for the use of college facilities, the administration shall use the college mission statement and the following items, listed in priority order, as guidelines:

     (1) Bellevue Community College scheduled programs and activities.

     (2) Major college events.

     (3) Foundation related events.

     (4) Non-college (outside individual or organization) events.

     Arrangements for use of college facilities must be made through the campus operations office.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 82-11-039 (Order 80, Resolution No. 149), § 132H-140-050, filed 5/12/82; 79-10-051 (Order 64, Resolution No. 121), § 132H-140-050, filed 9/17/79; Order 28, § 132H-140-050, filed 3/7/75.]

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 132H-140-060

Limitations

NEW SECTION
WAC 132H-140-065   Limitations and denial of use.   Bellevue Community College is a state agency and exists to serve the public. However, the college may deny use of its facilities to any individual, group or organization if the requested use would

     (1) interfere or conflict with the college's instructional, student services or support programs;

     (2) interfere with the free flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic on campus;

     (3) involve illegal activity;

     (4) create a hazard or result in damage to college facilities; or

     (5) create undue stress on college resources (e.g., a request for a major event may be denied if another major event is already scheduled for the same time period, because of demands for parking, security coverage, etc.).

     Where college space is used for an authorized function (such as a class or a public or private meeting under approved sponsorship, administrative functions or service related activities), groups must obey or comply with directions of the designated administrative officer or individual in charge of the meeting.

     Any individual or group granted permission to use college facilities shall agree in advance to abide by all college rules and regulations. The college reserves the right to deny use of college facilities to any individual or group whose past conduct indicates a likelihood that college rules and regulations will not be obeyed. The college may also deny use to a requesting individual or organization which has used the facilities in the past and has damaged college property, left college buildings and grounds in excessive disorder, or failed to cooperate with college staff concerning use of the facilities.

     No person or group may use or enter onto college grounds or facilities having in their possession firearms or other dangerous weapons, even if licensed to do so, except commissioned police officers as prescribed by law.

     College facilities may be used for purposes of political campaigning by or for candidates who have filed for public office, directed to members of the public, only when the full rental cost of the facility is paid. Use of state funds to pay for facility rental costs for political campaigns is prohibited. No person may solicit contributions on college property for political uses, except where this limitation conflicts with federal law regarding interference with the mails.

     Orderly picketing and other forms of peaceful dissent are protected activities on and about the college premises when such premises are open to public use. However, interference with free passage through areas where members of the college community have a right to be, interference with ingress and egress to college facilities, interruption of classes, injury to persons, or damage to property exceeds permissible limits. While peaceful dissent is acceptable, violence or disruptive behavior is not a legitimate means of dissent. If any person, group, or organization attempts to resolve differences by means of violence, the college retains the right to take steps to protect the safety of individuals, the continuity of the educational process, and the property of the state.

     If at any time actual use of college facilities by an individual or group constitutes an unreasonable disruption of the normal operation of the college, such use shall immediately terminate, all persons engaged in such use shall immediately vacate the premises, and leave the college property upon command of the appropriate college official.

     Advertising or promotional materials for any event being held in a college facility must follow the same procedure as applies to students outlined in WAC 132H-120-050.

     Use of audio amplifying equipment is permitted only in locations and at times that will not interfere with the normal conduct of college affairs.

     BCC facilities may not be used for private or commercial purposes unless such activities clearly serve the educational mission of the college, are either sponsored by an appropriate college unit or conducted by contractual agreement with the college. Commercial uses may also be made as noted in WAC 132H-133-050.

     Alcoholic beverages will not be served without the approval of the president or his/her designee. It shall be the responsibility of the event sponsor to obtain all necessary licenses from the Washington State Liquor Control Board and adhere to their regulations, and those of Bellevue Community College.

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     Reviser's note: The unnecessary underscoring in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 82-11-039, filed 5/12/82)

WAC 132H-140-070   Other requirements.   (1) ((When deemed advisable by the dean of administrative services,)) When using college facilities, an individual or organization may be required to make an advance deposit, post a bond and/or obtain insurance to protect the college against cost or other liability.

     (2) When the college grants permission to an individual or organization to use its facilities it is with the expressed understanding and condition that the individual or organization assumes full responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from such use and agrees to hold harmless and ((indemnity)) indemnify the college against any loss or damage claim arising out of such use.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 82-11-039 (Order 80, Resolution No. 149), § 132H-140-070, filed 5/12/82.]

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:

WAC 132H-140-080	Basic facility fee structure
WAC 132H-140-090	Services and equipment fees.
WAC 132H-140-100	Delegation of authority

NEW SECTION
WAC 132H-140-085   Facility rental/use fees.   Fees will be charged in accordance with a schedule available at the campus operations office. The college reserves the right to make pricing changes without prior written notice, except that such price changes shall not apply to facility use agreements already approved by the administration.

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     Reviser's note: The unnecessary underscoring in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 82-11-039, filed 5/12/82)

WAC 132H-140-110   ((Pet)) Animals policy.   ((Pets (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) are prohibited from entering buildings operated by Bellevue Community College.))

     Pets on the grounds of Bellevue Community College shall be in the physical control of their owner in accordance with the city of Bellevue "leash law" ordinance, chapter 8.04.

     ((Exceptions to these regulations are animals used for the following purposes:

     (1) Assisting the visual or hearing impaired persons

     (2) As part of an authorized BCC program purpose requiring their use.

     (3) As part of a law enforcement agency in the performance of its duties.

     (4) Participation in authorized special events.

     Animals found to be in violation of these regulations shall be impounded and turned over to the King County animal control or a citation issued and a fine imposed on the owner. Exceptions to these regulations other than those listed above shall be directed to the dean of administrative services.)) Animals, except for service animals, are prohibited from entering buildings operated by Bellevue Community College.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 82-11-039 (Order 80, Resolution No. 149), § 132H-140-110, filed 5/12/82.]

     (2) Students, faculty, and staff of the college who do not comply with these regulations will be reported to the appropriate college office or agency for action in accordance with this chapter or with other applicable rules, regulations, or policies.

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     Reviser's note: The unnecessary underscoring in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
REPEALER

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:

WAC 132H-140-900

Application for use of college facilities.

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