HB 2188-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Provides that the legislative authority of any town or city, or any contiguous group of towns or cities, located in a county with a population of less than one million and the legislative authority of the county or counties in which the towns or cities are located may enter into an agreement under chapter 39.34 RCW for the creation and joint operation of a public facilities district.

     Provides that a public facilities district created by an agreement between a town or city, or a contiguous group of towns or cities, and the county in which they are located shall be coextensive with the boundaries of the towns or cities, and the boundaries of the county or counties as to the unincorporated areas of the county or counties.

     Provides that the boundaries shall not include incorporated towns or cities that are not parties to the agreement for the creation and joint operation of the district.

     Authorizes a public facilities district to apply for deferral of taxes on site preparation, construction of buildings or other structures, and acquisition of related machinery and equipment, for a public facility.