Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 35.58 RCW
METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
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Sections
35.58.010Declaration of policy and purpose.
35.58.020Definitions.
35.58.030Corporations authorizedLimitation on boundaries.
35.58.040Territory which must be included or excludedBoundaries.
35.58.050Functions authorized.
35.58.060Unauthorized functions to be performed under other law.
35.58.070Resolution, petition for electionRequirements, procedure.
35.58.080Hearings on petition, resolutionInclusion, exclusion of territoryBoundariesCalling election.
35.58.090Election procedure to form corporation and levy taxQualified votersEstablishment of corporationFirst meeting of council.
35.58.100Additional functionsAuthorized by election.
35.58.110Additional functionsAuthorized without election.
35.58.112Recommended comprehensive plan for performance of additional functionStudy and preparation.
35.58.114Recommended comprehensive plan for performance of additional functionResolution for special election to authorize additional functionContentsHearingsElection procedure.
35.58.116Proposition for issuance of general obligation bonds or levy of general taxSubmission at same election or special election.
35.58.120Metropolitan councilComposition.
35.58.130Metropolitan councilOrganization, chair, procedures.
35.58.140Metropolitan councilTerms.
35.58.150Metropolitan councilVacancies.
35.58.160Metropolitan councilCompensationWaiver of compensation.
35.58.170Corporation name and seal.
35.58.180General powers of corporation.
35.58.190Performance of function or functionsCommencement date.
35.58.200Powers relative to water pollution abatement.
35.58.210Metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committee.
35.58.215Powers relative to systems of sewerage.
35.58.220Powers relative to water supply.
35.58.230Metropolitan water advisory committee.
35.58.240Powers relative to transportation.
35.58.245Public transportation functionAuthorization by election requiredProcedure.
35.58.250Other local public passenger transportation service prohibitedAgreementsPurchaseCondemnation.
35.58.260Transportation functionAcquisition of city system.
35.58.262Transportation functionFuel purchasing strategiesReports.
35.58.263Transportation functionFuel purchasing strategiesLiability immunity.
35.58.265Acquisition of existing transportation systemAssumption of labor contractsTransfer of employeesPreservation of employee benefitsCollective bargaining.
35.58.268Public transportation employeesPayroll deduction for political action committees.
35.58.270Metropolitan transit commission.
35.58.271Public transportation in municipalitiesFinancing.
35.58.2711Local sales and use taxes for financing public transportation systems.
35.58.2712Public transportation feasibility studyAdvanced financial support payments.
35.58.272Public transportation systemsDefinitions.
35.58.2721Public transportation systemsAuthority of municipalities to acquire, operate, etc.IndebtednessBond issues.
35.58.2794Public transportation systemsResearch, testing, development, etc., of systemsPowers to comply with federal laws.
35.58.2795Public transportation systemsSix-year transit plans.
35.58.2796Public transportation systemsAnnual reports by department.
35.58.280Powers relative to garbage disposal.
35.58.290Powers relative to parks and parkways.
35.58.300Metropolitan park board.
35.58.310Powers relative to planning.
35.58.320Eminent domain.
35.58.330Powers may be exercised with relation to public rights-of-way without franchiseConditions.
35.58.340Disposition of unneeded property.
35.58.350Powers and functions of metropolitan municipal corporationWhere vestedPowers of metropolitan council.
35.58.360Rules and regulationsPenaltiesEnforcement.
35.58.370Merit system.
35.58.380Retention of existing personnel.
35.58.390Prior employees pension rights preserved.
35.58.400Prior employees sick leave and vacation rights preserved.
35.58.410BudgetExpendituresRevenue estimatesRequirements for a county assuming the powers of a metropolitan municipal corporation.
35.58.420Supplemental income payments by component city and county.
35.58.430FundsDisbursementsTreasurerExpensesElection expenses.
35.58.450General obligation bondsIssuance, sale, form, term, election, payment.
35.58.460Revenue bondsIssuance, sale, form, term, payment, reserves, actions.
35.58.470Funding, refunding bonds.
35.58.480Borrowing money from component city or county.
35.58.490Interest bearing warrants.
35.58.500Local improvement districtsUtility local improvement districts.
35.58.510Obligations of corporation are legal investments and security for public deposits.
35.58.520Investment of corporate funds.
35.58.530AnnexationRequirements, procedure.
35.58.540AnnexationHearingsInclusion, exclusion of territoryBoundariesCalling election.
35.58.550AnnexationElectionFavorable vote.
35.58.560TaxesCounties or cities not to impose on certain operationsCredits or offsets against state taxesRefund of motor vehicle fuel taxes paid.
35.58.570Sewage facilitiesCapacity charge.
35.58.580Public transportation faresProof of paymentCivil infractions.
35.58.585Public transportation faresSchedule of fines and penaltiesWho may monitor fare paymentAdministration of citations.
35.58.590Public transportation faresPowers of law enforcement authorities.
35.58.595Public transportation faresPowers and authority are supplemental to other laws.
35.58.600Collaboration with local coordinating coalitions to advance transportation services for persons with special transportation needs.
35.58.610Supplemental transportation improvements.
35.58.900Liberal construction.
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 purposesLimitations: RCW 28A.160.120.
Transportation centers authorized: Chapter 81.75 RCW.