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Chapter 35.58 RCW

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

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HTMLPDF 35.58.010Declaration of policy and purpose.
HTMLPDF 35.58.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 35.58.030Corporations authorized—Limitation on boundaries.
HTMLPDF 35.58.040Territory which must be included or excluded—Boundaries.
HTMLPDF 35.58.050Functions authorized.
HTMLPDF 35.58.060Unauthorized functions to be performed under other law.
HTMLPDF 35.58.070Resolution, petition for election—Requirements, procedure.
HTMLPDF 35.58.080Hearings on petition, resolution—Inclusion, exclusion of territory—Boundaries—Calling election.
HTMLPDF 35.58.090Election procedure to form corporation and levy tax—Qualified voters—Establishment of corporation—First meeting of council.
HTMLPDF 35.58.100Additional functions—Authorized by election.
HTMLPDF 35.58.110Additional functions—Authorized without election.
HTMLPDF 35.58.112Recommended comprehensive plan for performance of additional function—Study and preparation.
HTMLPDF 35.58.114Recommended comprehensive plan for performance of additional function—Resolution for special election to authorize additional function—Contents—Hearings—Election procedure.
HTMLPDF 35.58.116Proposition for issuance of general obligation bonds or levy of general tax—Submission at same election or special election.
HTMLPDF 35.58.120Metropolitan council—Composition.
HTMLPDF 35.58.130Metropolitan council—Organization, chair, procedures.
HTMLPDF 35.58.140Metropolitan council—Terms.
HTMLPDF 35.58.150Metropolitan council—Vacancies.
HTMLPDF 35.58.160Metropolitan council—Compensation—Waiver of compensation.
HTMLPDF 35.58.170Corporation name and seal.
HTMLPDF 35.58.180General powers of corporation.
HTMLPDF 35.58.190Performance of function or functions—Commencement date.
HTMLPDF 35.58.200Powers relative to water pollution abatement.
HTMLPDF 35.58.210Metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committee.
HTMLPDF 35.58.215Powers relative to systems of sewerage.
HTMLPDF 35.58.220Powers relative to water supply.
HTMLPDF 35.58.230Metropolitan water advisory committee.
HTMLPDF 35.58.240Powers relative to transportation.
HTMLPDF 35.58.245Public transportation function—Authorization by election required—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 35.58.250Other local public passenger transportation service prohibited—Agreements—Purchase—Condemnation.
HTMLPDF 35.58.260Transportation function—Acquisition of city system.
HTMLPDF 35.58.262Transportation function—Fuel purchasing strategies—Reports.
HTMLPDF 35.58.263Transportation function—Fuel purchasing strategies—Liability immunity.
HTMLPDF 35.58.265Acquisition of existing transportation system—Assumption of labor contracts—Transfer of employees—Preservation of employee benefits—Collective bargaining.
HTMLPDF 35.58.268Public transportation employees—Payroll deduction for political action committees.
HTMLPDF 35.58.270Metropolitan transit commission.
HTMLPDF 35.58.271Public transportation in municipalities—Financing.
HTMLPDF 35.58.2711Local sales and use taxes for financing public transportation systems.
HTMLPDF 35.58.2712Public transportation feasibility study—Advanced financial support payments.
HTMLPDF 35.58.272Public transportation systems—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 35.58.2721Public transportation systems—Authority of municipalities to acquire, operate, etc.—Indebtedness—Bond issues.
HTMLPDF 35.58.2794Public transportation systems—Research, testing, development, etc., of systems—Powers to comply with federal laws.
HTMLPDF 35.58.2795Public transportation systems—Six-year transit plans.
HTMLPDF 35.58.2796Public transportation systems—Annual reports by department.
HTMLPDF 35.58.280Powers relative to garbage disposal.
HTMLPDF 35.58.290Powers relative to parks and parkways.
HTMLPDF 35.58.300Metropolitan park board.
HTMLPDF 35.58.310Powers relative to planning.
HTMLPDF 35.58.320Eminent domain.
HTMLPDF 35.58.330Powers may be exercised with relation to public rights-of-way without franchise—Conditions.
HTMLPDF 35.58.340Disposition of unneeded property.
HTMLPDF 35.58.350Powers and functions of metropolitan municipal corporation—Where vested—Powers of metropolitan council.
HTMLPDF 35.58.360Rules and regulations—Penalties—Enforcement.
HTMLPDF 35.58.370Merit system.
HTMLPDF 35.58.380Retention of existing personnel.
HTMLPDF 35.58.390Prior employees pension rights preserved.
HTMLPDF 35.58.400Prior employees sick leave and vacation rights preserved.
HTMLPDF 35.58.410Budget—Expenditures—Revenue estimates—Requirements for a county assuming the powers of a metropolitan municipal corporation.
HTMLPDF 35.58.420Supplemental income payments by component city and county.
HTMLPDF 35.58.430Funds—Disbursements—Treasurer—Expenses—Election expenses.
HTMLPDF 35.58.450General obligation bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, election, payment.
HTMLPDF 35.58.460Revenue bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, payment, reserves, actions.
HTMLPDF 35.58.470Funding, refunding bonds.
HTMLPDF 35.58.480Borrowing money from component city or county.
HTMLPDF 35.58.490Interest bearing warrants.
HTMLPDF 35.58.500Local improvement districts—Utility local improvement districts.
HTMLPDF 35.58.510Obligations of corporation are legal investments and security for public deposits.
HTMLPDF 35.58.520Investment of corporate funds.
HTMLPDF 35.58.530Annexation—Requirements, procedure.
HTMLPDF 35.58.540Annexation—Hearings—Inclusion, exclusion of territory—Boundaries—Calling election.
HTMLPDF 35.58.550Annexation—Election—Favorable vote.
HTMLPDF 35.58.560Taxes—Counties or cities not to impose on certain operations—Credits or offsets against state taxes—Refund of motor vehicle fuel taxes paid.
HTMLPDF 35.58.570Sewage facilities—Capacity charge.
HTMLPDF 35.58.580Public transportation fares—Proof of payment—Civil infractions.
HTMLPDF 35.58.585Public transportation fares—Schedule of fines and penalties—Who may monitor fare payment—Administration of citations.
HTMLPDF 35.58.590Public transportation fares—Powers of law enforcement authorities.
HTMLPDF 35.58.595Public transportation fares—Powers and authority are supplemental to other laws.
HTMLPDF 35.58.600Collaboration with local coordinating coalitions to advance transportation services for persons with special transportation needs.
HTMLPDF 35.58.610Supplemental transportation improvements.
HTMLPDF 35.58.900Liberal construction.
HTMLPDF 35.58.911Prior proceedings validated, ratified, approved and confirmed.

Notes:

Acquisition of
interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by metropolitan municipal corporation: RCW 64.04.130.
open space, land, or rights to future development by counties, cities, or metropolitan municipal corporations, tax levy: RCW 84.34.200 through 84.34.240, 84.52.010.
County assumption of metropolitan municipal corporation functions: Chapter 36.56 RCW.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
School districts, educational service districts, agreements with other governmental entities for transportation of students, the public or other noncommon school purposes—Limitations: RCW 28A.160.120.
Transportation centers authorized: Chapter 81.75 RCW.