FINAL BILL REPORT
HB 2305
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C 218 L 12
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Changing authority for contracts with community service organizations for public improvements.
Sponsors: Representatives Angel, Takko and Green.
House Committee on Local Government
Senate Committee on Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections
Background:
Certain public entities, including counties, cities, and selected special purpose districts, may, without regard to competitive bidding laws for public works, contract with service organizations and similar associations for qualifying public works services. The entity providing the public works service must provide the service and be located in the immediate neighborhood. Examples of provided services include:
drawing design plans;
making improvements to a park, school playground, or public square;
installing equipment or artworks; and
providing maintenance services for a facility.
Additionally, qualifying public entities may enter into contracts with community service organizations for facility maintenance services under the auspices of community or neighborhood projects undertaken by the community service organization.
Summary:
Port districts may contract with community service organizations for certain public works services without regard to competitive bidding laws. Community service organizations may make improvements under these contracts to port habitat sites, and may enter into contracts for facility maintenance services or environmental stewardship projects.
Votes on Final Passage:
House | 96 | 0 | |
Senate | 49 | 0 |
Effective: | June 7, 2012 |