Chapter 12.06
MARYSVILLE TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT

Sections:

12.06.010    Assumption of powers and functions of transportation benefit district.

12.06.020    Functions and authority.

12.06.030    Transportation improvements funded.

12.06.010 Assumption of powers and functions of transportation benefit district.

As authorized by Chapter 44, Laws of 2015, Third Special Session, Sections 301 through 307 and 2ESSB 5987, as now enacted or hereafter amended, all rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations that were possessed and exercised by the Marysville transportation benefit district are vested in the city of Marysville.

The city will at all times act in conformance with Chapter 36.73 RCW and Chapter 44, Laws of 2015, Third Special Session, Sections 301 through 307, as now enacted or hereafter amended, and all actions taken pursuant to the authority conferred on a transportation benefit district will be specifically identified. (Ord. 3006 § 3 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2938 § 2, 2014).

12.06.020 Functions and authority.

(1) The Marysville city council shall have the authority to exercise the statutory powers set forth in Chapter 36.73 RCW.

(2) The city council may authorize a vehicle tax fee of up to $20.00 per vehicle as provided for by RCW 82.80.140. Any expansion of the purposes authorized by Chapter 36.73 RCW shall be undertaken only after notice, hearing and adoption of an ordinance in accordance with RCW 36.73.050(2)(b) or a vote of the people pursuant to RCW 36.73.065(3).

(3) When authorized by the voters pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW, other taxes, fees, charges and tolls or increases in these revenue services may be assessed for the preservation, maintenance and operations of city streets. Additional transportation improvements may be added in accordance with Chapter 36.73 RCW. (Ord. 3006 § 3 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2938 § 2, 2014).

12.06.030 Transportation improvements funded.

The funds generated by any taxes, fees, charges, or tolls authorized by the city council under the authority granted by 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, 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 the chapter; but all funds raised through the authority granted in Chapter 36.73 RCW shall be expended only for such preservation, construction, maintenance and operation in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 36.73 RCW as the same exists or is hereafter amended. The funds expended 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, 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. 3006 § 3 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2938 § 2, 2014).