If the state or any of its political subdivisions, or other agencies, use the population studies services of the office of financial management or the successor thereto, the state, its political subdivision, or other agencies utilizing such services shall pay for the cost of rendering such services. Expenditures shall be paid out of funds allocated to cities and towns under *RCW
82.44.155 and shall be paid from said fund before any allocations or payments are made to cities and towns under *RCW
82.44.155.