Chapter 3.80
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
Sections:
3.80.010 Establishing Transportation Benefit District
3.80.020 Assumption of Lake Stevens Transportation Benefit District
3.80.040 Authority of the City
3.80.050 Transportation Improvements Funded
3.80.010 Establishing Transportation Benefit District.
There is created a transportation benefit district to be known as the Lake Stevens 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. 1044, Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1043, Sec. 2, 2018)
3.80.020 Assumption of Lake Stevens Transportation Benefit District.
From and after January 16, 2019, the City of Lake Stevens assumes all of the rights, powers, immunities, functions and obligations of the Lake Stevens Transportation Benefit District previously established in this chapter. The City of Lake Stevens is hereby vested with each and every right, power, immunity, function, and obligation granted to or possessed by the Lake Stevens Transportation Benefit District under Chapter 36.73 RCW, this chapter, and/or any other applicable law as of January 16, 2019. The governing body of the Lake Stevens Transportation Benefit District is abolished and the rights, powers, functions and obligations previously exercised and/or performed by the governing body of the Lake Stevens Transportation Benefit District are vested in the City of Lake Stevens City Council. (Ord. 1044, Sec. 1, 2019)
3.80.030 Governing Body.
(a) The Lake Stevens City Council shall be vested with the authority to exercise all statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter.
(b) The Lake Stevens City Council 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 Lake Stevens City Council shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW 36.73.160(2). (Ord. 1044, Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1043, Sec. 2, 2018. Formerly 3.80.020)
3.80.040 Authority of the City.
(a) The City may authorize a vehicle fee of up to $20.00 per vehicle. The City may subsequently increase this fee to $40.00 if the $20.00 fee has been imposed for at least 24 months, or $50.00 if a fee of $40.00 has been imposed for at least 24 months as provided for by RCW 82.80.140.
(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, enhancement, construction, reconstruction 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 and this chapter. (Ord. 1044, Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1043, Sec. 2, 2018. Formerly 3.80.030)
3.80.050 Transportation Improvements Funded.
The funds generated by the exercise of powers granted by Chapter 36.73 RCW shall be used for transportation improvements that preserve, maintain, enhance and operate the existing transportation infrastructure of the City, and to construct and reconstruct improvements and capital projects consistent with the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW, and may include but shall not be limited to “transportation improvements” as defined in RCW 36.73.015(4). The funds may be utilized for any lawful purpose under this chapter; but all funds shall be expended only for such preservation, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and operation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 36.73 RCW as the same exists or is hereafter amended. The funds expended by the City shall preserve, maintain and operate the City’s previous investments in the transportation infrastructure, reduce the risk of transportation facility failure, improve safety, continue the cost-effectiveness of the City’s infrastructure investments, fund new capital projects and continue the optimal performance of the transportation system. Additional transportation improvement projects may be funded only after compliance with the provisions of RCW 36.73.050(2)(b) following notice, public hearing and enactment of an authorizing ordinance. (Ord. 1044, Sec. 1, 2019; Ord. 1043, Sec. 2, 2018. Formerly 3.80.040)