2080-S.E AAS 4/13/95
ESHB 2080 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Transportation
ADOPTED AS AMENDED 4/13/95
Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:
"TRANSPORTATION APPROPRIATIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds and declares that it is essential to maintain an efficient and effective transportation system. The legislature finds that certain agency practices need to be reexamined and specific policies put in place in order to ensure cost-effective program delivery. All planning, training, engineering, and related activities should be aimed at achieving delivery of projects and services. Staffing levels and equipment purchases should be commensurate with the workload assumed in this budget.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) The transportation budget of the state is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions hereinafter set forth, the several amounts hereinafter specified, or as much thereof as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated from the several accounts and funds hereinafter named to the designated state agencies and offices for salaries, wages, and other expenses, for capital projects, and for other specified purposes, including the payment of any final judgments arising out of such activities, for the period ending June 30, 1997.
(2) Legislation with fiscal impacts enacted in the 1995 legislative session not referenced in this act are not funded in the 1995-97 transportation budget.
(3) Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this subsection apply throughout this act.
(a) "Fiscal year 1996" or "FY 1996" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 1996.
(b) "Fiscal year 1997" or "FY 1997" means the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997.
(c) "FTE" means full time equivalent.
(d) "Lapse" or "revert" means the amount shall return to an unappropriated status.
(e) "Provided solely" means the specified amount may be spent only for the specified purpose.
PART I
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--OPERATING
NEW SECTION. Sec. 101. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 300,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 300,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The department of agriculture shall report to the legislative transportation committee by January 1, 1996, and January 1, 1997, on the number of fuel samples tested and the findings of the tests for the motor fuel quality program.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 102. FOR THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 40,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 40,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The joint legislative systems committee shall enter into a service level agreement with the legislative transportation committee by June 30, 1995.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 103. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 205,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 205,000
The appropriation in this section is for fiscal year 1996 and is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The legislative evaluation and accountability program committee shall enter into a service level agreement with the legislative transportation committee by June 30, 1995.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 104. FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 110,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 110,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 105. FOR THE GOVERNOR‑-FOR TRANSFER TO THE TORT CLAIMS REVOLVING FUND
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 2,808,000
Marine Operating Fund‑-State Appropriation................. $ 1,157,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 3,965,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The amount of the transfer from the motor vehicle fund and the marine operating fund is to be transferred into the tort claims revolving fund only as claims have been settled or adjudicated to final conclusion and are ready for payout. The appropriation contained in this section is to retire tort obligations that occurred before July 1, 1990.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 106. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑-OPERATING
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 927,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 927,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The commission shall not expend any state funds for maintenance, repair, or snow and ice removal on county or private roads.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 107. FOR THE UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Grade Crossing Protective Fund‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 222,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 222,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 108. FOR THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
State Treasurer's Service Fund‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 44,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION...................... .... $ 44,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 109. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 585,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 585,000
(End of part)
PART II
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES
NEW SECTION. Sec. 201. FOR THE WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 428,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-Federal Appropriation................. $ 5,160,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 1,100,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 6,688,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The transportation fund‑-state appropriation shall be used solely to fund community DUI task forces. Funding from the transportation fund for any community DUI task force may not exceed fifty percent of total expenditures in support of that task force. The DUI community task forces shall identify and implement methods to reduce the incidence of drug and alcohol-related accidents involving persons 16 through 35 years of age.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 202. FOR THE BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
Pilotage Account‑-State Appropriation...................... $ 260,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 260,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The appropriation of $260,000 from the pilotage account‑-state shall be reduced by $104,000 if chapter . . . (House Bill No. 1311 or Senate Bill No. 5356), Laws of 1995 is not enacted by the 1995 legislature.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 203. FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Rural Arterial Trust
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 37,553,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 1,340,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation............ $ 508,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-County Arterial Preservation
Account ‑-State Appropriation.......................... $ 26,023,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 65,424,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 204. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 38,997,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Improvement
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 143,061,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-City Hardship Assistance
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 1,904,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Small City Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 5,702,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 189,664,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The transportation improvement account‑-state appropriation includes $50,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.26.500. However, the transportation improvement board may authorize the use of current revenues available in lieu of bond proceeds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 205. FOR THE LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 2,528,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 2,528,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The legislative transportation committee shall convene representatives from the department of transportation, Washington state patrol, department of licensing, and any other agency receiving an appropriation in this act, as necessary, to establish performance measures that are associated with the final legislative appropriation. The performance measures are to be established and will be tracked within the transportation executive information system.
(2) The legislative transportation committee shall convene one or more groups to address activities that result in the loss of transportation tax revenue. The groups shall present their findings to the legislative transportation committee and the office of financial management.
(3) The legislative transportation committee shall retain an independent, professional management consultant for the purpose of conducting an organizational and management review of the department of transportation.
(4) The legislative transportation committee shall undertake an examination of the state's role in the intercity and freight rail programs funded by the department of transportation with regard to the long term costs and benefits of such programs and the constitutionality of the use of state funds for such activities.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 206. FOR THE MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 345,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 345,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 207. FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 721,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 721,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Transportation commissioners may not be paid for more than ninety-six days per year on commission business, except the chair of the commission, who may not be compensated for more than one hundred twenty days per year working on commission business.
(2) None of the appropriation may be used to conduct studies or hire consultants without specific authorization from the legislative transportation committee prior to commencing any studies or hiring any consultants.
(3) In no event shall the commission hold meetings outside of the state of Washington. The commission is directed to seek methods of reducing travel and meeting costs.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 208. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-FIELD OPERATIONS
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State Appropriation................................. $ 140,134,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-Federal Appropriation............................... $ 3,196,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.......................... $ 747,000
Marine Operating Fund‑-State Appropriation....................... $ 927,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................................. $ 145,004,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The state patrol shall have a staffing level of no less than 730 commissioned officers at the end of the 1995-97 biennium. This compares to a level of 700 commissioned officers that was established in the 1993-95 biennium. To achieve these levels: A class of 30 cadets shall begin on July 1, 1995 and a class of 30 cadets shall begin on January 1, 1996.
(2) The additional three percent salary increase for commissioned officers provided for in section 404 of this act shall occur only if the decommissioning of the vehicle inspection program occurs by June 30, 1995.
(3) Management levels, lieutenants and above, are redirected to perform direct traffic law enforcement activities equivalent to five field force FTE staff years. Management personnel engaged in management activity shall not exceed 55 FTE staff years. This level compares to 76 FTE management level staff years in January of 1993.
(4) Any user of Washington state patrol aircraft shall reimburse the Washington state patrol for its pro rata share of all operating and maintenance costs including capitalization.
(5) The state patrol may not sell or purchase any aircraft until the legislative transportation committee has completed a review of the type of air services provided by the various state agencies, and the feasibility of consolidating the state's air fleet.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 209. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.......................... $ 4,509,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation......................... $ 1,982,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION................................. $ 6,491,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 210. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 53,229,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 1,491,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 3,286,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 58,006,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: The office of the chief of the state patrol shall prepare a strategic plan that represents the future of the Washington state patrol and how management envisions meeting the challenges identified in the plan. The plan shall address the future responsibilities of commissioned and non-commissioned personnel, and the use of technology in law enforcement. It will focus on maximizing joint services and projects with other transportation agencies such as communication systems, computer systems, and facilities. Additionally, the state patrol shall include any other issues it deems necessary and will provide a six-year financial plan to address the future challenges identified in the strategic plan. The plan outline shall be delivered to the legislative transportation committee by August 1, 1995, and the final plan delivered to the legislature by January 1, 1996.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 211. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Highway Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education Account--
State Appropriation.................................... $ 78,000
State Wildlife Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 68,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 5,058,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 4,306,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 791,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 10,301,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 212. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-INFORMATION SYSTEMS
General Fund‑-Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 118,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 7,820,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 12,871,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 1,302,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 22,111,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) $15,223,000 for the licensing application migration project (LAMP), of which $9,134,000 is motor vehicle account‑-state, $6,089,000 is highway safety fund‑-state.
Of the $15,223,000 LAMP appropriation $761,150 is provided solely as a contingency amount.
(2) The licensing application migration project (LAMP) shall comply with section 49, chapter 23, Laws of 1993 ex. sess.
(3) The steering committee specified in the licensing application migration project (LAMP) feasibility study, dated July 7, 1992, shall meet monthly. In addition to the existing steering committee membership established in the feasibility study, the LAMP project director, the LAMP contractor's project manager, the LAMP quality assurance consultant, and a representative of the Washington state patrol shall be ex officio members of the LAMP steering committee.
(4) The licensing application migration project (LAMP) quality assurance consultant shall provide the LAMP steering committee with bimonthly reports on the status of the LAMP project. The bimonthly reports shall be on alternate months from the bimonthly reports provided by the department of information services. The reports required in this subsection shall also be delivered to the senate and house of representatives transportation committee chairs.
(5) No moneys are provided in this act for the inclusion of general fund activities in the LAMP project.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 213. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-VEHICLE SERVICES
General Fund‑-Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 26,000
General Fund‑-Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 534,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 46,263,000
Department of Licensing Services Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 2,944,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 49,767,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 214. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-DRIVER SERVICES
Highway Safety Fund‑-Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 1,150,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 55,606,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 4,214,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 60,970,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 215. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES‑-PROGRAM D‑-OPERATING
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 24,194,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 400,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation........... .... $ 21,974,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 46,568,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 216. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AVIATION‑-PROGRAM F
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 3,780,000
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-Federal
Appropriation.......................................... $ 500,000
Aircraft Search and Rescue, Safety, and Education
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 132,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 4,412,000
The general fund‑-aeronautics account appropriations contained in this section will become transportation fund‑-aeronautics account appropriations if either House Bill No. 1190 or Senate Bill No. 5233 are enacted into law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 217. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--IMPROVEMENTS‑-PROGRAM I
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Economic Development Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 1,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 227,807,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 296,700,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.......................................... $ 47,750,000
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 8,572,000
Special Category C Account‑-State Appropriation............ $ 177,600,000
Special Category C Account‑-Local
Appropriation.......................................... $ 50,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 60,000,000
Central Puget Sound Public Transportation Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 2,500,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-State
Appropriation......................................... $ 21,000,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-Federal
Appropriation......................................... $ 1,000,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account‑-Private/Local
Appropriation......................................... $ 2,300,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 846,279,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way acquisition, and construction of state highway projects designated as improvements under RCW 47.05.030. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Up to $32,204,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $7,525,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.819(1) for the federal match requirements. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation. No bond proceeds shall be used to pay for a federal demonstration study project.
(2) The special category C account‑-state appropriation of $177,600,000 includes $160,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.812 through 47.10.817 for the 1st avenue south bridge in Seattle, North-South Corridor/Division street improvements in Spokane, and selected sections of state route 18. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(3) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $8,710,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.761 and 47.10.762. These funds shall be expended for the following projects:
(a) Sea Tac International Blvd;
(b) SR 99 to SR 5 - HOV Lanes;
(c) SR 3 to Bremerton Ferry Terminal;
(d) Leavenworth Intermodal Improvement;
(e) Olympic Interchange;
(f) Sunset Dr. I/C - I/C Modifications;
(g) 94th Ave. E. Interchange;
(h) 164th Ave. Interchange; and
(i) NE 160th I/C Modifications (CN only).
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
(4) $44,685,000 appropriated in this section, which includes: $3,212,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation; $39,886,000 of the transportation fund--state appropriation; $1,328,000 of the motor vehicle fund--local appropriation; and $259,000 of the economic development account--state appropriation, is to be expended on the following projects:
(a) Spring St. to Johnson Rd;
(b) W. Lk. Samm. Pkwy. to SR 202;
(c) Diamond Lake Channelization;
(d) 15th SW to SR 161 U-Xing;
(e) Andresen Road to SR 503;
(f) NE 144th St. to Battleground;
(g) Steamboat Island Rd I/C;
(h) Graham Hill Vicinity;
(i) North of Winslow - Stage 1;
(j) SR 5 to Blandford Drive;
(k) North Sumner Interchange; and
(l) Sunnyslope I/C - Stage 2.
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
(5) $69,111,000 appropriated in this section, which includes: $35,060,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation; $18,948,000 of the transportation fund--state appropriation; and $15,103,000 of the motor vehicle fund--federal appropriation, is to be expended on the following projects:
(a) SO 360th St/Milton Rd SO to SR 18 - Stage 1;
(b) SR 522 to 228th St. SE - Stage 1;
(c) 104th Ave NE to 124th Ave NE I/C;
(d) 124th NE I/C to W. Lake Samm. Pkwy.;
(e) Lewis Street Interchange;
(f) SR 202 Interchange;
(g) SR 82 to Selah;
(h) O'Brien to Lewis Rd;
(i) NE 147th to 80th NE - HOV Lanes;
(j) Old Cascade Hwy - to Deception CR - Stage 1;
(k) Prophets point to Old Cascade Hwy - Stage 2; and
(l) Sequim Bypass.
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
(6) The central Puget Sound public transportation account‑-state appropriation, the high capacity transportation account‑-state appropriation, and $36,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation, which includes $12,000,000 transferred from the gasohol exemption holding account and up to $24,000,000 from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 5393, are provided solely for the following high occupancy lane projects:
(a) 15th St SW to 84th Ave. SO - Stage 2; and
(b) Pierce C.L. to Tukwila I/C - Stage 1.
If additional revenue from the repeal of the gasohol exemption and credit becomes available, the proceeds shall be used to reduce the sale of bonds for the purposes identified in this subsection.
(7) When the projects identified in subsections (4) through (6) of this section are complete, the legislature will have fulfilled the commitments made in 1990 associated with the passage of the 1990 transportation revenue package.
(8) The motor vehicle fund appropriation in this section includes $10,000,000 for new preconstruction activities.
(9) The department shall report annually to the legislative transportation committee on the status of the projects funded by the special category C appropriations contained in this section. The report shall be submitted by January 1 of each year.
(10) If chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1597), Laws of 1995 is enacted by the 1995 legislature, the department of transportation shall assess the impacts of the bill upon the department of transportation and provide a report on such impacts to the legislative transportation committee by January 1, 1997.
(11) The legislature needs to determine all possible causes for changes in a project's cost from the time the cost is identified in the transportation commission's budget recommendation provided to the governor and legislature in support of the proposed highway construction budget, through completion of project construction.
The department shall provide a historical data report showing changes throughout the life of selected projects. The historical data report shall quantify the reasons for project increases or decreases and include department of transportation actions taken to minimize such changes. The department is directed to assess whether construction cost efficiencies can be achieved by ensuring continuity between design efforts and construction administrative activities.
(12) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $2,700,000 solely for state match for the Blaine border crossing project to be used only if federal demonstration project funding is authorized for this project.
(13) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $600,000 solely for a rest area and information facility in the Nisqually gateway area to Mt. Rainier, provided that at least forty percent of the total project costs are provided from federal, local, or private sources. The contributions from the nonstate sources may be in the form of in-kind contributions including, but not limited to, donations of property and services.
(14) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $4,000,000 solely for infrastructure associated with the development of a horse racetrack in western Washington.
(15) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $2,500,000 solely for the department of transportation match for transportation improvement board projects ready for construction in fiscal year 1996.
(16) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $6,783,000 solely for additional all-weather highway projects.
(17) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $16,000,000, including up to $11,000,000 from the sales of bonds authorized in Senate Bill No. 5393, for high occupancy vehicle lane projects
(18) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $4,870,000 to be expended on the following project: SR 82, SR 823 UC to SR 12 UC. This project will complete the Selah project identified in subsection (5) of this section.
(19) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this section includes $93,000 solely for the Aurora bicycle/pedestrian overpass at Galer Street.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 218. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑-PROGRAM M
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 222,274,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 461,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation............ $ 3,305,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 226,040,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) If portions of the appropriations in this section are required to fund maintenance work resulting from major disasters such as fire, flooding, and major slides, supplemental appropriations will be requested to restore funding for ongoing maintenance activities.
(2) If projected snow and ice expenditures exceed the plan of $40,000,000, the department will continue service delivery as planned within the other major maintenance groups, and will request a supplemental appropriation in the following legislative session to fund the additional snow and ice expenditures.
(3) The department shall provide recommendations to the legislative transportation committee by December 15, 1995, on: (a) The feasibility of developing a maintenance management system; (b) methods for providing a consistent maintenance level of service throughout the state; (c) options for centralized versus decentralized management of the program; (d) improving accountability and oversight of the maintenance program; and (e) improving accountability and oversight of the transportation equipment fund program.
(4) The motor vehicle fund--state appropriation in this section includes $250,000 solely for augmentation of the adopt-a-highway program. This appropriation is to be used only if Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1512 is enacted.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 219. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PRESERVATION‑-PROGRAM P
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation............... $ 115,944,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 74,600,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation............ $ 8,100,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 98,600,000
Transportation Fund‑-Federal Appropriation................. $ 143,400,000
Transportation Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation........... $ 3,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION.................................... $ 443,644,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $8,300,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.761 for emergency purposes. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) The appropriations in this section include $10,034,000 for seismic retrofit activities.
(3) The department shall not reduce its commitment to sexual harassment training and diversity training, notwithstanding the reduction in this section for training.
(4) The motor vehicle fund--state appropriation in this section includes $36,000,000 for additional pavement preservation projects.
(5) The appropriations in this section include $6,879,000 for Washington state's share to replace the deck on the Lewis and Clark bridge. If the Oregon state legislature enacts a public/private partnership program and the Washington state transportation commission, in consultation with the legislative transportation committee, negotiates and enters into an agreement between Washington and Oregon to place the bridge into Oregon's public/private partnership program, up to $1,000,000 of this amount shall be used for Washington's share of emergency deck repairs to extend the service life of the bridge. The remaining funds may be used as Washington's contribution toward the design of the project pursuant to the agreement between Washington and Oregon. Any additional contributions shall be subject to Washington state legislative appropriations and approvals. The department shall provide a status report on this project to the legislative transportation committee by January 15, 1996.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 220. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT‑-PROGRAM Q
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 21,736,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 21,736,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity: By December 31, 1995, the department shall increase from ten dollars to twenty-five dollars the fee charged to businesses participating in the motorist information sign program. The department shall provide recommendations to the legislative transportation committee by December 1, 1995, regarding a plan to make this program and the billboard program self-supporting within five years. For purposes of this proviso, the erection, maintenance, and replacement of backpanels shall not be considered part of the program cost.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 221. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-SALES AND SERVICES TO OTHERS‑-PROGRAM R
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 368,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 400,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation............ $ 2,232,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 3,000,000
(1) By December 1, 1995, the department of transportation is to provide the legislative transportation committee an analysis and recommended policy modifications, where appropriate, regarding the following regional practices:
(a) Recovery of full costs for reimbursable services; and
(b) Consistency of charging for reimbursable services across the department's regions.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to continue the state's partnership with the federal government, local government, and the private sector in transportation construction and operations in the most cost-effective manner. The program is established to allow the department the ability to provide services on nonappropriated, outside requests through the unanticipated receipt process including both dollar and full-time equivalent staff increases.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 222. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM S
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 1,109,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 52,597,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 1,105,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation................... $ 10,372,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 65,183,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The transportation fund‑-state appropriation includes $8,370,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.834 for all forms of cash contributions to public-private transportation initiatives projects. $2,160,000 of the bond proceeds are to be transferred to the improvement program to pay back the loan recommended by the transportation commission and the legislative transportation committee.
(2) Any additional FTEs required to support the public-private initiatives in the transportation program established under chapter 47.46 RCW shall be funded from program management and administration fees paid by private entities participating in the program.
(3) The department of transportation shall provide quarterly reports to the legislative transportation committee on the status of the public-private initiatives in the transportation program. The department shall conduct a program and fiscal review of the public-private initiatives in the transportation program, authorized under chapter 47.46 RCW, for the biennium ending June 30, 1997. Such review shall include, at a minimum, the extent to which the program has operated in the public interest and fulfilled its statutory obligation; the extent to which the program is operating in an efficient, effective, and economical manner; and the extent to which continuation of the program maintains, improves, or adversely impacts the transportation system of the state of Washington. The department shall provide a progress report on its program and fiscal review of the public-private initiatives in transportation program by June 30, 1996.
(4) It is the intent of the legislature to reduce the amount of money spent by the department on nonessential training programs for its employees.
(5) One of the two full-time employees funded in this section for enhanced public involvement shall be responsible for improving communications between the department and the public. His or her responsibilities shall include: (a) Developing a more efficient and effective system for replying to inquiries from the public and (b) supporting new and existing programs related to public involvement.
(6) By December 1, 1995, the department of transportation shall implement: (a) Modifications to the construction administration system that promote prudent project management and standards that ensure state-wide consistency of approach among all departmental regions; (b) modifications to the maintenance administration system to ensure consistency of approach among all departmental regions; and (c) modifications to the preconstruction system that streamline processes, reduce the number of internal reviews, and eliminate duplicative documentation.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 223. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INTERMODAL PLANNING‑-PROGRAM T
Essential Rail Assistance Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 1,036,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 13,410,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Federal Appropriation.................. $ 16,198,000
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 5,077,000
Essential Rail Banking Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 52,000
Transportation Fund--State Appropriation................... $ 37,770,000
Transportation Fund--Federal Appropriation................. $ 11,643,000
Transportation Fund‑-Private/Local
Appropriation.......................................... $ 105,000
Central Puget Sound Public Transportation
Account‑-State Appropriation........................... $ 11,009,000
Public Transportation Systems Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 3,082,000
Air Pollution Control Account‑-State
Appropriation.......................................... $ 6,342,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 105,724,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Up to $33,845,000 of the transportation fund‑-state and $700,000 of the transportation fund‑-federal appropriation is provided for intercity rail passenger service including up to $12,000,000 for lease purchase of two advanced technology train sets with total purchase costs not to exceed $20,000,000, subsidies for operating costs not to exceed $10,000,000, to maintain service of one state contracted round trip between Seattle and Portland and Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, and capital projects necessary to provide Seattle-Vancouver, British Columbia, train operating times of under 4 hours. The lease purchase of the train sets is predicated on the condition that the assembly and/or manufacturing plant for these types of trains that are to be used within the United States be located in Washington state.
(2) Up to $2,400,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for regional transportation planning organizations, with allocations for participating counties reduced on a pro rata basis from allocations provided in the 1993-1995 biennium, except that consideration for additional funds may be given for those counties not having metropolitan planning organizations within their boundaries. Funds provided to these organizations shall be predicated on an eighty percent state funds/twenty percent local funds match.
(3) The appropriations from the central Puget Sound public transportation account and the public transportation systems account are transferred to the transportation improvement board should either chapter . . . (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1107), Laws of 1995 or chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5199), Laws of 1995 be enacted, and contain provisions transferring responsibility for administration of these accounts from the department of transportation to the transportation improvement board, except $1,000,000 of the appropriation from the public transportation systems account shall be utilized for the rural mobility program and be administered by the department of transportation. Priority for grants provided from these accounts shall be given to projects and programs that can be accomplished in the 1995-1997 biennium and that are not primarily intended for the planning or design of facilities. Also, priority for grants to the rural mobility program funded from the public transportation systems account shall be given to programs that do not have ongoing costs.
(4) If the 1995 legislature does not enact Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill No. 2009 or transfer responsibility to the department of transportation for the commute trip reduction program, then the appropriation from the air pollution control account in this section shall lapse.
(5) Up to $700,000 of the high capacity transportation account is reappropriated from the 1993-95 biennium ending fund balance for regional transit authority grants.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 224. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES‑-PROGRAM U
(1) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TORT CLAIMS SUPPORT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 4,646,000
(2) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 832,000
(3) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES AND SERVICES AND CONSOLIDATED MAIL SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 3,374,000
(4) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 2,240,000
(5) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 5,049,000
(6) FOR PAYMENT OF SELF-INSURANCE LIABILITY PREMIUMS AND ADMINISTRATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation.................. $ 2,000,000
(7) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 508,000
(8) FOR PAYMENT OF COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION STATE PARKING SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 95,000
(9) FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL PROJECTS SURCHARGE
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 361,000
(10) FOR ARCHIVES AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 230,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 225. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM W
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation................................. $ 244,659,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-Federal Appropriation............................... $ 23,422,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation......................... $ 765,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 268,846,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for improving the Washington state ferry system, including, but not limited to, vessel acquisition, vessel construction, major and minor vessel improvements, and terminal construction and improvements. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided to carry out only the projects presented to the legislature (version 3) for the 1995-97 budget. The department shall reconcile the 1993-95 capital expenditures within ninety days of the end of the biennium and submit a final report to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management.
(2) The Puget Sound capital construction account‑‑state appropriation includes $15,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.560 and $155,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.800 for construction of new jumbo ferry vessels in accordance with the requirements of RCW 47.60.770 through 47.60.778. However, the department of transportation may use current revenues available to the Puget Sound capital construction account in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(3) The appropriations contained in this section shall not be expended for the development of park facilities at the Seattle colman dock ferry terminal.
(4) The Washington state ferries shall acquire an appropriate passenger-only vessel if federal funding is available for this project. If no federal funds are available, it is the intent of the legislature that the construction and assembly of any passenger -only vessels occur within Washington state.
(5) The department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management a quarterly financial report concerning the status of the capital program authorized in this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 226. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE‑-PROGRAM X
Marine Operating Fund‑-State Appropriation....................... $ 247,229,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) The appropriation is based on the budgeted expenditure of $33,340,000 for vessel operating fuel in the 1995-97 biennium. If the actual cost of fuel is less than this budgeted amount, the excess amount may not be expended. If the actual cost exceeds this amount, the department shall request a supplemental appropriation.
(2) The appropriation contained in this section provides for the compensation of ferry employees. The expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees during the 1995-97 biennium may not exceed $159,990,000 plus a dollar amount, as prescribed by the office of financial management, that is equal to any insurance benefit increase granted general government employees in excess of $305.32 a month annualized per eligible marine employee multiplied by the number of eligible marine employees for the respective fiscal year, a dollar amount as prescribed by the office of financial management for costs associated with pension amortization charges, and a dollar amount prescribed by the office of financial management for salary increases during the 1995-97 biennium. For the purposes of this section, the expenditures for compensation paid to ferry employees shall be limited to salaries and wages and employee benefits as defined in the office of financial management's policies, regulations, and procedures named under objects of expenditure "A" and "B" (7.2.6.2).
The prescribed salary and insurance benefit increase or decrease dollar amount that shall be allocated from the governor's compensation appropriations is in addition to the appropriation contained in this section and may be used to increase or decrease compensation costs, effective July 1, 1995, and thereafter, as established in the 1995-97 general fund operating budget.
(3) The appropriation in this section includes $614,000 for the automated ticket vending program. These funds shall be expended only in accordance with the implementation of the automated ticket vending program.
(4) The department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management a quarterly financial report concerning the status of the operating program authorized in this section.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 227. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation............... $ 10,567,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation.................. $ 168,253,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Private/Local Appropriation............ $ 5,087,000
Transfer Relief Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 307,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 184,214,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) Up to $13,100,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $3,275,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized in RCW 47.10.819(1) for the federal match requirements. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) The motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation of transportation enhancements moneys shall be used in the following manner: Priority shall be given for up to fifty percent for the preservation and improvement of freight rail corridors; a maximum of fifty percent for bicycle and pedestrian projects; and the remainder for other purposes.
(3) The motor vehicle fund--state appropriation in this section includes $1,750,000 solely to fund the state's share of the east marine view drive project. This amount represents a reappropriation of the funding first provided for Everett homeport transportation projects in 1987. With this reappropriation, the legislature has fulfilled its commitment for funding of special transportation projects associated with the Everett homeport.
(4) $1,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation is provided solely for city or county barriers to fish passage and may be spent only on actual removal of barriers, not on planning or research.
(5) Up to $430,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation contained in this section shall be used for evaluations that mutually benefit cities, counties, and the state department of transportation. The evaluations shall address fuel tax evasion, license fraud, access management, and miscellaneous cost/benefit measures.
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PART III
CAPITAL
NEW SECTION. Sec. 301. The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for that activity:
(1) JOINT PROJECTS
(a) FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL, DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING, AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--TRANSPORTATION SERVICE CENTER‑-PARKLAND
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 486,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation.................... $ 71,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation............... $ 71,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 628,000
(b) FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL AND DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-UNION GAP
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation......................... .......... $ 789,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 789,000
(c) FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-NORTH SPOKANE
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 215,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 215,000
(d) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND WASHINGTON STATE PATROL‑-BELLINGHAM
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 6,480,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation............. ...................... $ 1,800,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 8,280,000
(2) The agency listed first in the appropriation in subsection (1) of this section is designated as the lead agency responsible for management of the projects and shall receive the entire appropriation. (3) The state patrol, the department of licensing, and the department of transportation shall coordinate their activities when siting facilities. This coordination shall result in the collocation of driver and vehicle licensing, vehicle inspection service facilities, and other transportation services whenever possible.
The department of licensing, the department of transportation, and the state patrol shall explore alternative state services, such as vehicle emission testing, that would be feasible to collocate in these joint facilities. All services provided at these transportation service facilities shall be provided at cost to the participating agencies.
(4) The department of licensing may lease develop with option to purchase or lease purchase new customer service centers to be paid for from operating revenues. The Washington state patrol shall provide project management for the department of licensing. Alternatively, a financing contract may be entered into on behalf of the department of licensing in the amounts indicated plus financing expenses and reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. The locations and amounts for projects covered under this section are as follows:
(a) A new customer service center in Vancouver for $2,629,700;
(b) A new customer service center in West Spokane for $3,083,600;
(c) A new customer service center in Lacey for $3,152,500;
(d) A new customer service center in Union Gap for $3,026,500; and
(e) A new customer service center in Wenatchee for $2,078,800.
(5) The Washington state patrol, department of licensing, and department of transportation shall provide bimonthly progress reports on the capital facilities receiving an appropriation in this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 302. FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--CAPITAL PROJECTS
The appropriations in this section are provided for the following projects:
(1) ACADEMY DRIVE COURSE‑-SHELTON
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 500,000
(2) MINOR WORKS: PRESERVATION
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 890,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 890,000
(3) MINOR WORKS: PROGRAM
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 506,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 506,000
(4) SOUTH SEATTLE DETACHMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 151,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 151,000
(5) WASHINGTON STATE PATROL OFFICE‑-SILVER LAKE REST AREA
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 197,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 197,000
(6) BELLEVUE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER IMPROVEMENT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation.................................... $ 358,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 358,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 303. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-ONLY PROJECTS)‑-CAPITAL
All projects in section 303 of this act are funded from the motor vehicle fund‑-Transportation capital facilities account‑-state.
(1) OKANOGAN AREA MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 2,801,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 2,801,000
(2) CHEHALIS AREA MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 4,865,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 4,865,000
(3) WOODLAND SECTION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 1,163,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 1,163,000
(4) CONNELL SECTION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 150,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 150,000
(5) WILBUR SECTION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 1,036,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 1,036,000
(6) MINOR REGIONAL PROJECTS
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 1,525,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 1,525,000
(7) STATE-WIDE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State Appropriation................ $ 1,525,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 1,525,000
(8) The department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation committee: (a) Prior notice and the latest project information at least two weeks in advance of the bid process for transportation capital facilities projects going to bid in the 1995-97 biennium, and (b) bimonthly progress reports on all transportation capital facilities projects receiving appropriations in this act.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES‑-CAPITAL
NEW SECTION. Sec. 304. FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑-CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 400,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 400,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 305. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION‑-CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation.................... $ 2,500,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION........................... $ 2,500,000
The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations and specified amounts are provided solely for the activity: The amount appropriated represents the total motor vehicle fund‑-state contribution for all phases of the plaza garage renovation project.
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PART IV
TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 401. FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALES DISCOUNTS AND DEBT TO BE PAID BY MOTOR VEHICLE FUND AND TRANSPORTATION FUND REVENUE
Motor Vehicle Fund--Puget Sound Capital Construction Account
Appropriation.......................................... $ 4,250,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation........................... $ 695,000
Transportation Improvement Account
Appropriation.......................................... $ 1,250,000
Transportation Fund Appropriation.......................... $ 208,000
Special Category C Account Appropriation................... $ 4,000,000
Highway Bond Retirement Account Appropriation.............. $ 195,814,000
Ferry Bond Retirement Account Appropriation................ $ 36,788,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION..................... $ 243,005,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 402. FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST, AND ONGOING BOND REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER CHARGES: FOR BOND SALE EXPENSES AND FISCAL AGENT CHARGES
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account Appropriation.................................. $ 850,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation........................... $ 139,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Urban Arterial Trust Account
Appropriation.......................................... $ 5,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Improvement
Account Appropriation.................................. $ 250,000
Special Category C Account Appropriation................... $ 800,000
Transportation Fund Appropriation.......................... $ 42,000
Transportation Capital Facilities Account
Appropriation.......................................... $ 1,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION..................... $ 2,087,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 403. FOR THE STATE TREASURER‑-STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION
Motor Vehicle Fund Appropriation for motor
vehicle fuel tax and overload penalties
distribution........................................... $ 452,180,000
Transportation Fund Appropriation.......................... $ 2,352,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION..................... $ 454,532,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 404. FOR THE GOVERNOR‑-COMPENSATION‑-SALARY AND INSURANCE INCREASE REVOLVING ACCOUNT
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account
Appropriation.......................................... $ 1,625,000
The appropriation in this section is provided to ensure all state patrol commissioned officers receive a salary increase of three percent, on July 1, 1996. The increase provided for in this section is in addition to any salary increases provided for in Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1410 or any other omnibus appropriations act for the 1995-97 biennium enacted by the 1995 legislature.
This section shall be null and void if the state patrol does not comply with the requirements of section 208 of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 405. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS‑-TRANSFERS
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway Account:
For transfer to the department of retirement
systems expense fund...... ............................ $ 130,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION..................... $ 130,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 406. STATUTORY APPROPRIATIONS. In addition to the amounts appropriated in this act for revenue for distribution, state contributions to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, and bond retirement and interest including ongoing bond registration and transfer charges, transfers, interest on registered warrants, and certificates of indebtedness, there is also appropriated such further amounts as may be required or available for these purposes under any statutory formula or under any proper bond covenant made under law.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 407. The department of transportation is authorized to undertake federal advance construction projects under the provisions of 23 U.S.C. Sec. 115 in order to maintain progress in meeting approved highway construction and preservation objectives. The legislature recognizes that the use of state funds may be required to temporarily fund expenditures of the federal appropriations for the highway construction and preservation programs for federal advance construction projects prior to conversion to federal funding.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 408. TRANSFERS
(1) R V Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-
State.................................................. $ 454,000
(2) Transfer Relief Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-
State.................................................. $ 1,329,000
(3) Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Transportation Capital
Facilities Account‑-State.............................. $ 41,519,000
(4) Small City Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Urban Arterial Trust
Account‑-State......................................... $ 2,544,000
(5) Small City Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Transportation Improvement
Account‑-State......................................... $ 7,500,000
NEW SECTION. Sec. 409. The department of transportation is authorized to transfer any balances available in the highway construction stabilization account to the motor vehicle account to fund the appropriations contained in this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 410. The motor vehicle account revenues are received at a relatively even flow throughout the year. Expenditures may exceed the revenue during the accelerated summer and fall highway construction season, creating a negative cash balance during the heavy construction season. Negative cash balances also may result from the use of state funds to finance federal advance construction projects prior to conversion to federal funding. The governor and the legislature recognize that the department of transportation may require interfund loans or other short‑term financing to meet temporary seasonal cash requirements and additional cash requirements to fund federal advance construction projects.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 411. In addition to such other appropriations as are made by this act, there is appropriated to the department of transportation from legally available bond proceeds in the respective transportation funds and accounts such amounts as are necessary to pay the expenses incurred by the state finance committee in the issuance and sale of the subject bonds.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 412. The additional distribution of transit equalization moneys provided for in chapter . . . (Substitute House Bill No. 1871), Laws of 1995 are contingent upon the enactment of this act.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 413. EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS. The appropriations contained in this act are maximum expenditure authorizations. Pursuant to RCW 43.88.037, moneys disbursed from the treasury on the basis of a formal loan agreement shall be recorded as loans receivable and not as expenditures for accounting purposes. To the extent that moneys are disbursed on a loan basis, the corresponding appropriation shall be reduced by the amount of loan moneys disbursed from the treasury during the 1995-97 biennium.
PART V
MISCELLANEOUS
NEW SECTION. Sec. 501. COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. To maximize the use of transportation revenues, it is the intent of the legislature to encourage sharing of technology, information, and systems where appropriate between transportation agencies.
To facilitate this exchange, the Washington state department of transportation assistant secretary for finance and budget management; Washington state department of transportation chief for management information systems; the Washington state patrol deputy chief, inter-governmental services bureau; Washington state patrol manager of the computer services division; the department of licensing deputy director and department of licensing assistant director for information systems will meet quarterly to share plans, discuss progress of key projects, and to coordinate activities for the common good. Minutes of these meetings will be distributed to the respective agency heads, the office of financial management and the legislative transportation committee. Washington state department of transportation will provide staff support and meeting coordination.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 502. INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECTS. Agencies shall comply with the following requirements regarding information systems projects when specifically directed to do so by this act.
(1) The agency shall produce a feasibility study for each information systems project in accordance with published department of information services instructions. In addition to department of information services requirements, the study shall examine and evaluate the costs and benefits of maintaining the status quo and the costs and benefits of the proposed project. The study shall identify when and in what amount any fiscal savings will accrue, and what programs or fund sources will be affected.
(2) The agency shall produce a project management plan for each project. The plan or plans shall address all factors critical to successful completion of each project. The plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following elements: A description of the business problem or opportunity that the information systems project is intended to address; a statement of project objectives and assumptions; definition of phases, tasks, and activities to be accomplished and the estimated cost of each phase; a description of how the agency will facilitate responsibilities of oversight agencies; a description of key decision points in the project life cycle; a description of variance control measures; a definitive schedule that shows the elapsed time estimated to complete the project and when each task is to be started and completed; and a description of resource requirements to accomplish the activities within specified time, cost, and functionality constraints.
(3) A copy of each feasibility study and project management plan shall be provided to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative transportation committee. Authority to expend any funds for individual information systems projects is conditioned on approval of the relevant feasibility study and project management plan by the department of information services and the office of financial management.
(4) A bimonthly project status report shall be submitted to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative transportation committee for each project prior to reaching key decision points identified in the project management plan. Project status reports include: Project name, agency undertaking the project, a description of the project, key project activities or accomplishments during the next sixty to ninety days, baseline cost data, costs to date, baseline schedule, schedule to date, risk assessments, risk management, any deviations from the project feasibility study, and recommendations.
Work shall not commence on any task in a subsequent phase of a project until the status report for the preceding key decision point has been approved by the department of information services and the office of financial management.
(5) If a project review is requested in accordance with department of information services policies, the reviews shall examine and evaluate: System requirements specifications; scope; system architecture; change controls; documentation; user involvement; training; availability and capability of resources; programming languages and techniques; system inputs and outputs; plans for testing, conversion, implementation, and post-implementation; and other aspects critical to successful construction, integration, and implementation of automated systems. Copies of project review written reports shall be forwarded to the office of financial management and appropriate legislative committees by the agency.
(6) A written post-implementation review report shall be prepared by the agency for each information systems project in accordance with published department of information services instructions. In addition to the information requested pursuant to the department of information services instructions, the post-implementation report shall evaluate the degree to which a project accomplished its major objectives including, but not limited to, a comparison of original cost and benefit estimates to actual costs and benefits achieved. Copies of the post-implementation review report shall be provided to the department of information services, the office of financial management, and legislative transportation committee.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 503. By December 1, 1995, the department of transportation, in consultation with the department of personnel, shall provide recommendations to the legislative transportation committee regarding the feasibility of consolidating the department of transportation's personnel office with the department of personnel.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 504. By December 1, 1995, the department of transportation, in consultation with the transportation improvement board and the county road administration board, shall provide recommendations to the legislative transportation committee regarding the feasibility of consolidating the financial functions of the three agencies.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 505. Not withstanding the provisions of RCW 43.19.1919, the department of licensing, the Washington state patrol, and the department of transportation may transfer obsolete equipment or supplies surplus to their needs to local programs provided under RCW 43.63A.066.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 506. The attorney general shall prepare annually a report to the legislative transportation committee comprising a comprehensive summary of all cases involving tort claims against the department of transportation involving highways which were concluded and closed in the previous calendar year. The report shall include for each case closed:
(1) A summary of the factual background of the case;
(2) Identification of the attorneys representing the state and the opposing parties;
(3) A synopsis of the legal theories asserted and the defenses presented;
(4) Whether the case was tried, settled, or dismissed, and in whose favor;
(5) The approximate number of attorney hours expended by the state on the case, together with the corresponding dollar amount billed therefore; and
(6) Such other matters relating to the case as the attorney general deems relevant or appropriate, especially including any comments or recommendations for changes in statute law or agency practice that might effectively reduce the exposure of the state to such tort claims.
Sec. 507. RCW 70.94.531 and 1991 c 202 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Not more than six months after the adoption of the commute trip reduction plan by a jurisdiction, each major employer in that jurisdiction shall develop a commute trip reduction program and shall submit a description of that program to the jurisdiction for review. The program shall be implemented not more than six months after submission to the jurisdiction.
(2) A commute trip reduction program shall consist of, at a minimum (a) designation of a transportation coordinator and the display of the name, location, and telephone number of the coordinator in a prominent manner at each affected worksite; (b) regular distribution of information to employees regarding alternatives to single-occupant vehicle commuting; (c) an annual review of employee commuting and reporting of progress toward meeting the single-occupant vehicle reduction goals to the county, city, or town consistent with the method established in the commute trip reduction plan; and (d) implementation of a set of measures designed to achieve the applicable commute trip reduction goals adopted by the jurisdiction. Such measures may include but are not limited to:
(i) Provision of preferential parking or reduced parking charges, or both, for high occupancy vehicles;
(ii) Instituting or increasing parking charges for single-occupant vehicles;
(iii) Provision of commuter ride matching services to facilitate employee ridesharing for commute trips;
(iv) Provision of subsidies for transit fares;
(v) Provision of vans for van pools;
(vi) Provision of subsidies for car pooling or van pooling;
(vii) Permitting the use of the employer's vehicles for car pooling or van pooling;
(viii) Permitting flexible work schedules to facilitate employees' use of transit, car pools, or van pools;
(ix) Cooperation with transportation providers to provide additional regular or express service to the worksite;
(x) Construction of special loading and unloading facilities for transit, car pool, and van pool users;
(xi) Provision of bicycle parking facilities, lockers, changing areas, and showers for employees who bicycle or walk to work;
(xii) Provision of a program of parking incentives such as a rebate for employees who do not use the parking facility;
(xiii) Establishment of a program to permit employees to work part or full time at home or at an alternative worksite closer to their homes;
(xiv)
Establishment of a program of alternative work schedules such as compressed
work week schedules which reduce commuting; ((and))
(xv) Establishment of proximate commuting programs by employers with multiple worksites; and
(xvi) Implementation of other measures designed to facilitate the use of high-occupancy vehicles such as on-site day care facilities and emergency taxi services.
(3) Employers or owners of worksites may form or utilize existing transportation management associations to assist members in developing and implementing commute trip reduction programs.
(4) Section 507, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 508. RCW 36.79.010 and 1988 c 26 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:
The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Rural arterial program" means improvement projects on those two systems of county roads in rural areas classified as major collectors and minor collectors in accordance with the federal functional classification system, pedestrian and bicycle facilities that supplement rural major and minor collectors, and the construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge replacement program on access roads in rural areas. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities may be sited away from county roads.
(2) "Rural area" means every area of the state outside of areas designated as urban areas by the state transportation commission with the approval of the secretary of the United States department of transportation in accordance with federal law.
(3) "Board" means the county road administration board created by RCW 36.78.030.
(4) Section 508, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 509. RCW 36.79.020 and 1988 c 26 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
There is created in the motor vehicle fund the rural arterial trust account.
All moneys deposited in the motor vehicle fund to be credited to the rural
arterial trust account shall be expended for (((1))) (a) the
construction and improvement of county major and minor collectors in rural
areas, (((2))) (b) pedestrian and bicycle facilities in rural areas,
(c) the construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge
replacement program on access roads in rural areas, and (((3))) (d)
for those expenses of the board associated with the administration of the rural
arterial program.
(2) Section 509, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 510. RCW 36.79.050 and 1988 c 26 s 3 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) At the beginning of each fiscal biennium, the board shall establish apportionment percentages for the five regions defined in RCW 36.79.030 in the manner prescribed in RCW 36.79.040 for that biennium. The apportionment percentages shall be used once each calendar quarter by the board to apportion funds credited to the rural arterial trust account that are available for expenditure for rural major and minor collector projects, pedestrian and bicycle facilities in rural areas, and for construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge replacement program on access roads in rural areas. The funds so apportioned shall remain apportioned until expended on construction projects in accordance with rules of the board. Within each region, funds shall be allocated by the board to counties for the construction of specific rural arterial projects on major and minor collectors, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge replacement program on access roads in rural areas in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter.
(2) Section 510, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 511. RCW 36.79.060 and 1988 c 26 s 4 are each amended to read as follows:
The board shall:
(1) Adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter relating to the allocation of funds in the rural arterial trust account to counties;
(2) Adopt reasonably uniform design standards for county major and minor collectors that meet the requirements for trucks transporting commodities;
(3) Adopt criteria and procedures for awarding funds for pedestrian or bicycle facilities;
(4) Report biennially on the first day of November of the even-numbered years to the legislative transportation committee and the house and senate transportation committees regarding the progress of counties in developing plans for their rural major and minor collector construction programs, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and the construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge replacement program on access roads in rural areas and the allocation of rural arterial trust funds to the counties.
(5) Section 511, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 512. RCW 36.79.080 and 1983 1st ex.s. c 49 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
In preparing their respective six-year programs relating to rural arterial improvements, counties shall select specific priority improvement projects for each functional class of arterial based on the rating of each arterial section proposed to be improved in relation to other arterial sections within the same functional class, taking into account the following:
(1) Its structural ability to carry loads imposed upon it;
(2) Its capacity to move traffic at reasonable speeds;
(3) Its adequacy of alignment and related geometrics;
(4)
Its accident experience; ((and))
(5) Its fatal accident experience;
(6) Public support for the project; and
(7) A finding that no reasonable alternative to construction, such as access management or transportation system management, is possible.
The six-year construction programs shall remain flexible and subject to annual revision as provided in RCW 36.81.121.
Section 512, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 513. RCW 36.79.090 and 1988 c 26 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Upon receipt of a county's revised six-year program, the board as soon as practicable shall review and may revise the construction program as it relates to rural arterials, rural pedestrian facilities, rural bicycle facilities, and the construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge replacement program on access roads in rural areas for which rural arterial trust account moneys are requested as necessary to conform to (1) the priority rating of the proposed project, based upon the factors in RCW 36.79.080, in relation to proposed projects in all other rural arterial construction programs submitted by the counties and within each region; and (2) the amount of rural arterial trust account funds that the board estimates will be apportioned to the region.
(2) Section 513, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 514. RCW 36.79.120 and 1988 c 26 s 6 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Counties receiving funds from the rural arterial trust account for construction of arterials, rural pedestrian facilities, rural bicycle facilities, and the construction of replacement bridges funded by the federal bridge replacement program on access roads in rural areas shall provide such matching funds as established by rules recommended by the board, subject to review, revision, and final approval by the state transportation commission. Matching requirements shall be established after appropriate studies by the board, taking into account financial resources available to counties to meet arterial needs.
(2) Section 514, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 515. RCW 47.26.080 and 1994 c 179 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:
There
is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund the urban arterial trust account.
The intent of the urban arterial trust account program is to improve the urban
arterial street system and related bicycle and pedestrian facilities of
the state by improving mobility and safety while supporting an environment
essential to the quality of life of the citizens of the state of Washington.
To be eligible to receive these funds, a project must be consistent with the
Growth Management Act, the Clean Air Act including conformity, and the Commute
Trip Reduction Law. ((The project shall consider)) Before the board
approves funding for a project, the board must be assured that alternatives to
construction have been considered including, but not limited to, access
management, transportation system management, and demand management. The board
shall also determine that the community has had adequate opportunity to review
and comment on the proposed project and alternatives to the project. Criteria
for project selection must also include safety, mobility, and physical
characteristics of the roadway; and ((must be partially funded)) funding
contributions by local government. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
may be funded in conjunction with an urban arterial project or separately.
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities may be sited away from arterials or highways.
All moneys deposited in the motor vehicle fund to be credited to the urban arterial trust account shall be expended for the construction and improvement of city arterial streets and county arterial roads within urban areas, for bicycle facilities within urban areas, for pedestrian walkways within urban areas, for expenses of the transportation improvement board in accordance with RCW 47.26.140, or for the payment of principal or interest on bonds issued for the purpose of constructing or improving city arterial streets and county arterial roads within urban areas, or for reimbursement to the state, counties, cities, and towns in accordance with RCW 47.26.4252 and 47.26.4254, the amount of any payments made on principal or interest on urban arterial trust account bonds from motor vehicle or special fuel tax revenues which were distributable to the state, counties, cities, and towns.
The board shall not allocate funds, nor make payments of the funds under RCW 47.26.260, to any county, city, or town identified by the governor under RCW 36.70A.340.
Section 515, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 516. RCW 47.26.086 and 1994 c 179 s 11 are each amended to read as follows:
Transportation improvement account projects selected for funding programs after fiscal year 1995 are governed by the requirements of this section.
The
board shall allocate funds from the account by June 30th of each year for the
ensuing fiscal year to urban counties, cities with a population of five
thousand and over, and to transportation benefit districts. Projects may
include, but are not limited to, multi-agency projects ((and)),
arterial improvement projects in fast-growing areas, pedestrian facilities,
and bicycle facilities. Pedestrian or bicycle facilities may be sited away
from arterials and highways. The board shall endeavor to provide
geographical diversity in selecting improvement projects to be funded from the
account.
The intent of the program is to improve mobility of people and goods in Washington state by supporting economic development and environmentally responsive solutions to our state-wide transportation system needs.
To be eligible to receive these funds, a project must be consistent with the Growth Management Act, the Clean Air Act including conformity, and the Commute Trip Reduction Law and consideration must have been given to the project's relationship, both actual and potential, with the state-wide rail passenger program and rapid mass transit. Projects must be consistent with any adopted high capacity transportation plan, must consider existing or reasonably foreseeable congestion levels attributable to economic development or growth and all modes of transportation and safety, and must be partially funded by local government or private contributions, or a combination of such contributions. Before the board approves funding for a project, the board must be assured that alternatives to construction have been considered including but not limited to access management, transportation demand management, and transportation systems management. The board shall also determine that the community has had adequate opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project and alternatives to the project. Priority consideration shall be given to those projects with the greatest percentage of local or private contribution, or both.
Within one year after board approval of an application for funding, the lead agency shall provide written certification to the board of the pledged local and private funding for the phase of the project approved. Funds allocated to an applicant that does not certify its funding within one year after approval may be reallocated by the board.
Section 516, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 517. RCW 47.26.270 and 1994 c 179 s 20 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Counties, cities, towns, and transportation benefit districts receiving funds from the board shall provide such matching funds as established by rules adopted by the transportation improvement board. When determining matching requirements, the board shall consider (1) financial resources available to counties and cities to meet arterial, pedestrian, and bicycle needs, (2) the amounts and percentages of funds available for road or street construction traditionally expended by counties and cities on arterials, (3) in the case of counties, the relative needs of arterials lying outside urban areas, and (4) the requirements necessary to avoid diversion of funds traditionally expended for arterial construction to other street or road purposes or to nonhighway purposes.
(2) Section 517, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 518. RCW 47.26.305 and 1994 c 179 s 21 are each amended to read as follows:
(1)
Bicycle routes ((shall, when established in accordance with RCW 47.06.100 be))
are eligible for establishment, improvement, and upgrading with board
funds. The board shall adopt rules and procedures that will encourage the
development of a system of bicycle routes within counties, cities, and towns.
(2) Section 518, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 519. RCW 47.26.084 and 1994 c 179 s 10 & 1988 c 167 s 2 are each repealed.
Sec. 520. RCW 82.44.180 and 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 64 and 1993 c 393 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1) The transportation fund is created in the state treasury. Revenues under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2), 82.44.110, 82.44.150, and the surcharge under RCW 82.50.510 shall be deposited into the fund as provided in those sections.
Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes and activities and operations of the Washington state patrol not directly related to the policing of public highways and that are not authorized under Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution.
(2) There is hereby created the central Puget Sound public transportation account within the transportation fund. Moneys deposited into the account under RCW 82.44.150(2)(b) shall be appropriated to the department of transportation for public transportation related purposes specified in the transportation appropriations act or to the department of transportation and allocated by the multimodal transportation programs and projects selection committee created in RCW 47.66.020 to public transportation projects within the region from which the funds are derived, solely for:
(a) Planning;
(b) Development of capital projects;
(c) Development of high capacity transportation systems as defined in RCW 81.104.015;
(d) Development of high occupancy vehicle lanes and related facilities as defined in RCW 81.100.020; and
(e) Public transportation system contributions required to fund projects under federal programs and those approved by the transportation improvement board.
(3) There is hereby created the public transportation systems account within the transportation fund. Moneys deposited into the account under RCW 82.44.150(2)(c) shall be appropriated to the department of transportation for public transportation related purposes specified in the transportation appropriations act or to the department of transportation and allocated by the multimodal transportation programs and projects selection committee to public transportation projects submitted by the public transportation systems from which the funds are derived, solely for:
(a) Planning;
(b) Development of capital projects;
(c) Development of high capacity transportation systems as defined in RCW 81.104.015;
(d) Development of high occupancy vehicle lanes and related facilities as defined in RCW 81.100.020;
(e) Other public transportation system-related roadway projects on state highways, county roads, or city streets; and
(f) Public transportation system contributions required to fund projects under federal programs and those approved by the transportation improvement board.
(4) Section 520, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 521. RCW 47.78.010 and 1991 sp.s. c 13 ss 66, 121 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) There is hereby established in the state treasury the high capacity transportation account. Money in the account shall be used, after appropriation, for high occupancy vehicle lane construction or for local high capacity transportation purposes including rail freight.
(2) Section 521, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
Sec. 522. 1994 c 303 s 20 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
(1) There is hereby appropriated cumulatively from the motor vehicle fund‑-state, the transportation fund‑-state, and the general fund‑-state, up to $35,500,000 for preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition, and construction of the following regular category C projects:
(((1)))
(a) SPRING ST TO JOHNSON RD (627000D);
(((2)))
(b) W. LK SAMM. PKWY. TO SR 202 (152038A, 152039D);
(((3)))
(c) DIAMOND LAKE CHANNELIZATION (600232E);
(((4)))
(d) 15TH SW TO SR 161 U-XING (351214A);
(((5)))
(e) ANDRESEN ROAD TO SR 503 (450093B);
(((6)))
(f) NE 144TH ST TO BATTLEGROUND (450387B);
(((7)))
(g) STEAMBOAT ISLAND RD I/C (310199A);
(((8)))
(h) GRAHAM HILL VICINITY (316111A);
(((9)))
(i) NORTH OF WINSLOW - STAGE 1 (330505A);
(((10)))
(j) SR 5 TO BLANDFORD DRIVE (401487A);
(((11)))
(k) 32ND STREET INTERCHANGE (316711A); and
(((12)))
(l) SUNNYSLOPE I/C - STAGE 2 (228531A).
These projects are not necessarily in prioritized order and are not subject to the provisions of chapter 490, Laws of 1993.
The total expenditures under this section from all fund sources, including funds transferred under section 18(5) of this act, shall not exceed $35,500,000. The general fund‑-state expenditure under this section and sections 18, 21, and 22 of this act, cumulatively, shall not exceed $93,925,000.
(2) The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the intent of the legislature that the appropriation for project No. (b) included moneys for construction of Stage 1, including a diamond interchange at SR 520/SR 202. Such moneys are reappropriated for the project, W. Lake Sammamish Parkway to SR 202, including the construction of the diamond interchange at SR 520/SR 202. Such reappropriation shall be considered to be effective as of the date of section 20, chapter 303, Laws of 1994. All expenditures made by the department from that date are hereby ratified.
(3) If House Bill No. 2074 is enacted by June 30, 1995, this section is null and void.
(4) Section 522, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire on June 30, 1997.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 523. The state shall not provide refunds for any taxes collected as a result of the repeal of RCW 82.36.2251 by section 1, chapter 225, Laws of 1994.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 524. It is the intent of the legislature that the department of transportation may implement a retirement incentive program that is cost neutral provided that such program is approved by the director of financial management.
Sec. 525. RCW 81.104.140 and 1992 c 101 s 25 are each amended to read as follows:
(1) Agencies authorized to provide high capacity transportation service, including transit agencies and regional transit authorities, are hereby granted dedicated funding sources for such systems. These dedicated funding sources, as set forth in RCW 81.104.150, 81.104.160, and 81.104.170, are authorized only for agencies located in (a) each county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and (b) each county with a population of from one hundred twenty‑five thousand to less than two hundred ten thousand except for those counties that do not border a county with a population as described under (a) of this subsection. In any county with a population of one million or more or in any county having a population of four hundred thousand or more bordering a county with a population of one million or more, these funding sources may be imposed only by a regional transit authority.
(2) Agencies planning to construct and operate a high capacity transportation system should also seek other funds, including federal, state, local, and private sector assistance.
(3) Funding sources should satisfy each of the following criteria to the greatest extent possible:
(a) Acceptability;
(b) Ease of administration;
(c) Equity;
(d) Implementation feasibility;
(e) Revenue reliability; and
(f) Revenue yield.
(4) Agencies participating in regional high capacity transportation system development are authorized to levy and collect the following voter‑approved local option funding sources:
(a) Employer tax as provided in RCW 81.104.150;
(b) Special motor vehicle excise tax as provided in RCW 81.104.160; and
(c) Sales and use tax as provided in RCW 81.104.170.
Revenues
from these taxes may be used only to support those purposes prescribed in
subsection (((10))) (9) of this section. Before the date of an
election authorizing an agency to impose any of the taxes enumerated in this
section and authorized in RCW 81.104.150, 81.104.160, and 81.104.170, the
agency must comply with the process prescribed in RCW 81.104.100 (1) and (2)
and 81.104.110. No construction on exclusive right of way may occur before the
requirements of RCW 81.104.100(3) are met.
(5) Authorization in subsection (4) of this section shall not adversely affect the funding authority of transit agencies not provided for in this chapter. Local option funds may be used to support implementation of interlocal agreements with respect to the establishment of regional high capacity transportation service. Except when a regional transit authority exists, local jurisdictions shall retain control over moneys generated within their boundaries, although funds may be commingled with those generated in other areas for planning, construction, and operation of high capacity transportation systems as set forth in the agreements.
(6) Agencies planning to construct and operate high capacity transportation systems may contract with the state for collection and transference of voter‑approved local option revenue.
(7)
Dedicated high capacity transportation funding sources authorized in RCW
81.104.150, 81.104.160, and 81.104.170 shall be subject to voter approval by a
simple majority. A single ballot proposition may seek approval for one or more
of the authorized taxing sources. ((The ballot title shall reference the
document identified in subsection (8) of this section.
(8)
Agencies shall provide to the registered voters in the area a document
describing the systems plan and the financing plan set forth in RCW
81.104.100. It shall also describe the relationship of the system to regional
issues such as development density at station locations and activity centers,
and the interrelationship of the system to adopted land use and transportation
demand management goals within the region. This document shall be provided to
the voters at least twenty days prior to the date of the election.
(9))) (8)
For any election in which voter approval is sought for a high capacity
transportation system plan and financing plan pursuant to RCW 81.104.040, a
local voter's pamphlet shall be produced as provided in chapter 29.81A RCW.
(((10)))
(9) Agencies providing high capacity transportation service shall retain
responsibility for revenue encumbrance, disbursement, and bonding. Funds may
be used for any purpose relating to planning, construction, and operation of
high capacity transportation systems and commuter rail systems, personal rapid
transit, busways, bus sets, and entrained and linked buses.
(10) Section 525, chapter . . ., Laws of 1995 (this act) shall expire June 30, 1997.
Sec. 526. RCW 82.44.180 and 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 64 and 1993 c 393 s 1 are each reenacted and amended to read as follows:
(1)(a) The transportation fund is created in the state treasury. Revenues under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2), 82.44.110, 82.44.150, and the surcharge under RCW 82.50.510 shall be deposited into the fund as provided in those sections. Revenues deposited in the fund are considered taxes levied for transportation purposes, and may not be used for general government purposes.
(b) Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes and activities and operations of the Washington state patrol not directly related to the policing of public highways and that are not authorized under Article II, section 40 of the state Constitution.
(c) All bonds obligating principal and interest payments from transportation fund revenues shall not constitute an indebtedness of the state of Washington within the meaning of the debt limitation contained in Article VIII, section 1 of the Washington state Constitution, as amended by a vote of the people pursuant to HJR 52, 1971.
(d) No transportation bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness for borrowed money shall be issued that will cause the aggregate debt contract by the state to exceed that amount for which payments of principal and interest in any fiscal year would require the state to expend more than seven percent of the arithmetic mean of transportation fund revenues for the three immediately preceding fiscal years as certified by the treasurer.
(2) There is hereby created the central Puget Sound public transportation account within the transportation fund. Moneys deposited into the account under RCW 82.44.150(2)(b) shall be appropriated to the department of transportation and allocated by the multimodal transportation programs and projects selection committee created in RCW 47.66.020 to public transportation projects within the region from which the funds are derived, solely for:
(a) Planning;
(b) Development of capital projects;
(c) Development of high capacity transportation systems as defined in RCW 81.104.015;
(d) Development of high occupancy vehicle lanes and related facilities as defined in RCW 81.100.020; and
(e) Public transportation system contributions required to fund projects under federal programs and those approved by the transportation improvement board.
(3) There is hereby created the public transportation systems account within the transportation fund. Moneys deposited into the account under RCW 82.44.150(2)(c) shall be appropriated to the department of transportation and allocated by the multimodal transportation programs and projects selection committee to public transportation projects submitted by the public transportation systems from which the funds are derived, solely for:
(a) Planning;
(b) Development of capital projects;
(c) Development of high capacity transportation systems as defined in RCW 81.104.015;
(d) Development of high occupancy vehicle lanes and related facilities as defined in RCW 81.100.020;
(e) Other public transportation system-related roadway projects on state highways, county roads, or city streets; and
(f) Public transportation system contributions required to fund projects under federal programs and those approved by the transportation improvement board.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 527. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. The appropriations of moneys and the designation of funds and accounts by this and other acts of the 1995 legislature shall be construed in a manner consistent with legislation enacted by the 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, and 1993 legislatures to conform state funds and accounts with generally accepted accounting principles.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 528. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 529. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.
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BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS.................................................. 6
COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD................................................. 6
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE........................................................ 3
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT......................... 5
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION‑‑CAPITAL................................... 32
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
DRIVER SERVICES................................................................. 12
INFORMATION SYSTEMS............................................................. 11
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES................................................. 10
VEHICLE SERVICES................................................................ 11
DEPARTMENT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
TRANSFERS....................................................................... 34
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AVIATION‑‑PROGRAM F............................................................. 12
CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES‑‑PROGRAM U.......................................... 23
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE‑‑PROGRAM M.................................................. 17
HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT, FACILITIES‑‑PROGRAM D....................................... 12
IMPROVEMENTS‑‑PROGRAM I......................................................... 13
LOCAL PROGRAMS‑‑PROGRAM Z....................................................... 26
MARINE CONSTRUCTION‑‑PROGRAM W.................................................. 24
MARINE‑‑PROGRAM X............................................................... 25
PRESERVATION‑‑PROGRAM P......................................................... 18
PROGRAM D (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑ONLY PROJECTS).......................... 30
SALES AND SERVICES TO OTHERS‑‑PROGRAM R......................................... 19
TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INTERMODAL PLANNING‑‑PROGRAM T............................. 21
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑‑PROGRAM S................................ 20
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT‑‑PROGRAM Q.................................... 19
GOVERNOR‑‑COMPENSATION.......................................................... 34
JOINT LEGISLATIVE SYSTEMS COMMITTEE.............................................. 3
JOINT PROJECTS.................................................................. 28
LEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM................................ 3
LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE............................................. 7
MARINE EMPLOYEES COMMISSION...................................................... 8
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT................................................... 4
OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER.................................................... 4
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑‑CAPITAL.................................. 32
STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION‑‑OPERATING................................. 4
STATE TREASURER
BOND RETIREMENT................................................................. 33
STATE REVENUES FOR DISTRIBUTION................................................. 33
STATE TREASURER‑‑BOND RETIREMENT AND INTEREST................................... 33
THE GOVERNOR‑‑FOR TRANSFER TO THE TORT CLAIMS REVOLVING FUND..................... 4
TRANSFERS....................................................................... 35
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION........................................................ 8
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD................................................. 7
UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.......................................... 4
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
CAPITAL PROJECTS................................................................ 29
FIELD OPERATIONS................................................................. 9
INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BUREAU.................................................... 9
SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU......................................................... 10
WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION............................................. 6
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ESHB 2080 - S COMM AMD
By Committee on Transportation
ADOPTED AS AMENDED 4/13/95
On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "appropriations;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 70.94.531, 36.79.010, 36.79.020, 36.79.050, 36.79.060, 36.79.080, 36.79.090, 36.79.120, 47.26.080, 47.26.086, 47.26.270, 47.26.305, 47.78.010, and 81.104.140; reenacting and amending RCW 82.44.180 and 82.44.180; creating new sections; repealing RCW 47.26.084; making appropriations; and declaring an emergency."
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