HB 1643-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Provides that a city may either:  (1) Assume by ordinance the full and complete management and control of that portion of the entire district that is contiguous to the city and not included within another city, if the district voters of such an area approve a ballot proposition authorizing the assumption requested by the city, submitted to these voters by the board of commissioners of the district.  The provisions of RCW 35.13A.020 shall be operative if the city proceeds under this subsection and any rates that are charged for service outside of the city shall be reasonable to all parties.  However, the district shall not be disincorporated unless the city assumes the responsibility to serve all of the customers of the district, together with all of the district's property, facilities, and equipment; or

     (2) the city may proceed directly under the provisions of RCW 35.13A.050.