Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 35.61 RCW
METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICTS
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Sections
35.61.001Actions subject to review by boundary review board.
35.61.010CreationTerritory included.
35.61.020ElectionResolution or petitionAreaLimitations.
35.61.030ElectionReview by boundary review boardQuestion stated.
35.61.040ElectionCreation of districtBridge loan, line of credit.
35.61.050Composition of boardElection of commissionersTermsVacancies.
35.61.090ElectionsLaws governing.
35.61.100Indebtedness limitWithout popular vote.
35.61.110Indebtedness limitWith popular vote.
35.61.115Revenue bonds.
35.61.120Park commissioners as officers of districtOrganization.
35.61.130Eminent domainPark commissioners' authority, generallyProspective staff screening.
35.61.132Disposition of surplus property.
35.61.133Executory conditional sales contracts for purchase of propertyLimit on indebtednessElection, when.
35.61.135ContractsCompetitive biddingSmall works rosterExemption.
35.61.137Community revitalization financingPublic improvements.
35.61.140Park commissionersCivil service for employees.
35.61.150Park commissionersCompensation.
35.61.180Designation of district treasurer.
35.61.190Park district bondsRetirement.
35.61.200Park district bondsPayment of interest.
35.61.210Park district tax levyMetropolitan park district fund.
35.61.220Petition for improvements on assessment plan.
35.61.230ObjectionsAppeal.
35.61.240Assessment lienCollection.
35.61.250Territorial annexationAuthorityPetition.
35.61.260Territorial annexationHearing on petition.
35.61.270Territorial annexationElectionMethod.
35.61.275Territorial annexationPark district containing city with population over one hundred thousandAssumption of indebtedness.
35.61.280Territorial annexationElectionResult.
35.61.290Transfer of property by city, county, or other municipal corporationEmergency grant or loan of funds by city.
35.61.300Transfer of property by city, county, or other municipal corporationAssumption of indebtednessIssuance of refunding bonds.
35.61.310Dissolution.
35.61.315Disincorporation of district located in county with a population of two hundred ten thousand or more and inactive for five years.
35.61.350Moorage facilitiesRegulations authorizedPort charges, delinquencyAbandoned vessels, public sale.
35.61.360Withdrawal or reannexation of areas.
35.61.365Withdrawal or reannexation by a city, town, or countyAuthorityProcedure.
35.61.370Park district containing city with population over one hundred thousandMay commission police officers.
35.61.380Community athletics programsSex discrimination prohibited.
NOTES:
Acquisition of
land for and operation of public parks, beaches or camps: RCW 67.20.010.
real or personal property for park purposes, conditional sales contracts: RCW 39.30.010.
Appeal of assessments and reassessments: RCW 35.44.200 through 35.44.270.
Contracts with community service organizations for public improvements: RCW 35.21.278.
Limitations upon indebtedness: State Constitution Art. 7 s 2 (Amendments 55, 59), Art. 8 s 6 (Amendment 27), chapter 39.36 RCW, RCW 84.52.050.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
Metropolitan park district property subject to assessment: RCW 35.44.170.
Park and recreation districts: Chapter 36.69 RCW.
Public bonds, form, terms of sale, payment, etc.: Chapter 39.44 RCW.
Shorelands, parks or playgrounds, application, grant or exchange: RCW 79.125.710, 79.125.720.