SB 6084.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 6/05/03)

Provides that, if an authority has a reimbursement agreement with a private utility provider for the costs associated with the relocation of utility facilities impacted by the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a regional transportation system, the authority shall make available substantially similar terms and conditions to all similarly impacted utilities.

Provides that, beginning July 1, 2009, if utility facilities must be relocated as a result of the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of a rail fixed guideway system as defined in RCW 81.104.015, the costs of the relocation must be included in the costs of the system and paid by the authority. However, any additional costs associated with the upgrade of any existing utility facility that the utility elects to undertake must be paid by the utility.

Provides that a utility may at its option agree to assume the relocation costs.