Z-1312.1 _______________________________________________
HOUSE BILL 2287
_______________________________________________
State of Washington 53rd Legislature 1994 Regular Session
By Representative R. Fisher; by request of Office of Financial Management
Read first time 01/12/94. Referred to Committee on Transportation.
AN ACT Relating to transportation appropriations; amending 1993 sp.s. c 23 ss 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 16, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 31,32, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, and 47 (uncodified); adding new sections to 1993 sp.s. c 23; and declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Sec. 1. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 1 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
The transportation budget of the state is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions hereinafter set forth, the several amounts hereinafter specified, or as much thereof as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated from the several accounts and funds hereinafter named to the designated state agencies and offices for salaries, wages, and other expenses, for capital projects, and for other specified purposes, including the payment of any final judgments arising out of such activities, for the period ending June 30, 1995.
Sec. 2. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 2 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Highway Safety Fund--State
Appropriation............. $...................................... ((212,000))
428,000
Highway Safety
Fund--Federal Appropriation.......... $ ((2,545,000))
5,141,000
Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation............. $...................................... ((600,000))
588,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION ................. $ ((3,357,000))
6,157,000
The appropriations in
this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: (((1)))
The appropriation from the public safety and education account shall be used
solely to fund community DWI task forces. Funding from the public safety and
education account for any community DWI task force may not exceed fifty percent
of total expenditures in support of that task force.
Sec. 3. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 4 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE COUNTY ROAD ADMINISTRATION BOARD
Motor Vehicle Fund--County Arterial Preservation
Account--State
Appropriation............... $ ((24,247,000))
24,235,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Rural Arterial Trust
Account--State
Appropriation............... $ ((61,838,000))
61,816,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Private Local Appropriation $ 508,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State
Appropriation........ $ ((1,331,000))
1,315,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((87,924,000))
87,874,000
Sec. 4. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 5 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT BOARD
Motor Vehicle Fund--Transportation Improvement
Account--State Appropriation............... $ 184,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Urban Arterial Trust
Account--State
Appropriation............... $ ((26,322,000))
26,312,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--City Hardship Assistance
Account--State Appropriation............... $ 1,500,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((211,822,000))
211,812,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The transportation improvement board shall present to the legislative transportation committee by December 15, 1993, proposed legislation and an action plan to address the recommendations identified in the 1992 evaluation of the transportation improvement board by the subcommittee on transportation boards and commissions of the legislative transportation committee.
(2) The transportation improvement board shall on a quarterly basis present to the legislative transportation committee and the office of financial management an analysis of project cost changes as they apply to overall project costs, for projects funded from the transportation improvement account and the urban arterial trust account. The initial report, due October 31, 1993, shall compare cost estimates at the time of project approval to present estimate or final cost for all urban arterial trust account projects selected from 1989 forward and for all transportation improvement account projects. The board shall provide an update to the report each quarter thereafter citing the amount and reason for additional changes in actual or estimated costs for any project.
(3) $50,000,000 of the transportation improvement account--state appropriation in this section is conditioned on the enactment of Senate Bill No. 5969, authorizing bond sales for projects funded from the transportation improvement account.
Sec. 5. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 6 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE PATROL‑-FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
Motor Vehicle Fund‑‑State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ ((143,616,000))
142,784,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑‑State Patrol Highway Account‑-
Federal Appropriation...................... $ 3,218,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 788,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((147,622,000))
146,790,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: Any user of Washington state patrol aircraft shall reimburse the Washington state patrol for its pro rata share of all operating and maintenance costs including capitalization. Any funds expended for the acquisition of new alcohol breath test equipment shall not exceed actual revenues collected under RCW 46.61.515(5).
Sec. 6. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 7 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE PATROL‑-INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES BUREAU
Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation............. $...................................... ((1,371,000))
1,494,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation............. $ ((4,444,000))
4,595,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((5,815,000))
6,089,000
Sec. 7. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 8 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE PATROL‑‑SUPPORT SERVICES BUREAU
Motor Vehicle Fund‑‑State Patrol Highway Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ ((57,474,000))
57,045,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 3,391,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 1,099,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((61,964,000))
61,535,000
Sec. 8. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 9 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑‑MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
General Fund‑‑Wildlife Account--State
Appropriation.............................. $ ((46,000))
67,000
Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((414,000))
782,000
Highway Safety Fund--State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((5,523,000))
4,733,000
Highway Safety Fund--Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ ((96,000))
76,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State
Appropriation........ $ ((4,379,000))
4,047,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((10,458,000))
9,705,000
Sec. 9. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 10 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑-INFORMATION SYSTEMS
General Fund‑‑Wildlife Account‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ ((221,000))
129,000
Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((247,000))
1,383,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((5,131,000))
12,880,000
Highway Safety Fund--Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ ((50,000))
5,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((9,869,000))
20,401,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((15,518,000))
34,798,000
Contained in this appropriation is $10,000,000 for the licensing application migration project (LAMP), of which $6,000,000 is motor vehicle fund--state and $4,000,000 highway safety fund--state. Of the $10,000,000 appropriation $500,000 is provided solely as a contingency amount. The appropriation for LAMP is conditioned upon compliance with section 49 of this act. If section 49 of this act is not enacted during the 1993 legislative session, then the $10,000,000 appropriation for the licensing application migration project (LAMP) shall lapse.
Sec. 10. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 11 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑‑VEHICLE SERVICES
Motor Vehicle Fund--State
Appropriation........ $ ((49,076,000))
48,716,000
General Fund‑-Marine Fuel Tax Refund Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 26,000
General Fund‑‑Wildlife Account--State
Appropriation.............................. $ ((520,000))
523,000
Department of Licensing Services Account--
State Appropriation........................ $ 676,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((50,298,000))
49,941,000
Sec. 11. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 12 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING‑‑DRIVER SERVICES
Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((4,396,000))
4,300,000
Highway Safety Fund--State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((51,929,000))
52,691,000
Highway Safety Fund‑‑Motorcycle Safety Education
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ ((1,300,000))
769,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((57,625,000))
57,760,000
(($400,000 of the
highway safety fund‑-motorcycle safety education account appropriation in
this section is provided solely to enhance the motorcycle testing program. If
Senate Bill No. 5101 is not enacted during the 1993 legislative session, the
$400,000 appropriation is null and void.)) Notwithstanding section
7(11)(a), chapter 14, Laws of 1991 sp.s., the space use charge for the
highway-licenses building shall be assessed at an interim rate for fiscal year
1995 not to exceed $7.50 per square foot of assigned space. This interim rate
is to be used pending the adoption of a space use charge plan.
Sec. 12. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 16 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Transportation Fund--State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((1,637,000))
1,604,000
The Washington state transportation commission shall make recommendations on the facility, operations, and funding components of implementing passenger-only service from Seattle/Vashon/Southworth and Seattle/Kingston. Such recommendations shall be submitted to the governor and the legislative transportation committee on or before September 30, 1993.
Sec. 13. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 21 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-STATE HIGHWAY RESURFACING, RESTORATION, REHABILITATION, AND SAFETY‑-PROGRAM A
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((174,337,000))
166,723,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 98,040,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Local Appropriation........ $ 3,460,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((275,837,000))
268,223,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway projects designated as category "A" under RCW 47.05.030. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Up to $650,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided solely for an inventory of drainage facilities; analysis of water sources entering the Washington department of transportation facilities; testing for contaminants; analyzing the flow of discharged stormwater; and developing a prioritization system that will enable the department to evaluate proposed construction projects with regard to their effects on sensitive water bodies.
(2) Up to $1,326,000 of the motor vehicle fund--state appropriation is provided for fish passage barrier removal. The department of transportation shall cooperate with the department of fisheries to continue retrofit work now in progress, finalize the inventory, and begin additional projects as funds allow.
(3) Up to $1,200,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for the state match for the scenic highways program. In the event the full state match is not required, the remainder shall revert to the motor vehicle fund for future appropriation.
(4) Up to $33,400,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for a one-time expenditure for additional category A projects. It is the intent that the appropriations in this section do not commit the governor or the legislature to the transportation commission's proposed category A program update.
Sec. 14. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 22 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM B
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((85,245,000))
75,245,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 446,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Local Appropriation........ $ 4,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((535,245,000))
525,245,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway projects on the interstate system designated as category "B" under RCW 47.05.030. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The motor vehicle fund--state appropriation includes a maximum of $50,800,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.790 and 47.10.801. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) Should cash flow demands exceed the motor vehicle fund--federal appropriation, the motor vehicle fund‑‑state appropriation is increased proportionally to provide matching state funds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.801 and 47.10.790 not to exceed $10,000,000 and it is understood that the department shall seek authority to expend unanticipated receipts for the federal portion.
(3) It is further recognized that the department may make use of federal cash flow obligations on interstate construction contracts in order to complete the interstate highway system as expeditiously as possible.
(4) Up to $7,185,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). State funds needed for the federal match requirements shall be from the bonds sales proceeds not to exceed $1,437,000 as authorized by Senate Bill No. 5371. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(5) Up to $((30,000,000))
20,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation in this
section is provided to expedite high occupancy vehicle lane construction on the
interstate system.
(6) Pending the receipt of federal funds appropriated in this section, up to $120,000,000 of bonds authorized by chapter 6, Laws of 1993, may be sold to fund interstate construction project expenditures in advance of the receipt of federal funds. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds.
Sec. 15. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 23 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MAJOR NONINTERSTATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM C
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((77,540,000))
68,040,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 66,948,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Local Appropriation........ $ 5,000,000
Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $...................................... ((64,724,000))
74,224,000
Special Category C--State
Appropriation........ $ ((166,833,000))
147,833,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account--
State Appropriation........................ $ 44,024,000
Puyallup Tribal Settlement Account--
Private Local Appropriation................ $ 6,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((431,069,000))
412,069,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the location, design, right of way acquisition, and construction of state highway projects designated as category "C" under RCW 47.05.030. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $32,800,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.790 and 47.10.801. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(2) The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Z-1096/94 or substantially similar legislation. If Z-1096/94 or substantially similar legislation is not enacted by June 30, 1994, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse.
(3) Up to $44,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $11,000,000 for the federal match requirements, which shall be from the bond sales proceeds as authorized by Senate Bill No. 5371. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation. No bond proceeds shall be used to pay for a federal demonstration study project.
(((3))) (4)
The special category C fund‑-state appropriation of $((166,833,000))
147,833,000 includes $((108,000,000)) 89,000,000 in
proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Senate Bill No. 5343 for the 1st
Avenue South Bridge in Seattle, North-South Corridor/Division Street
improvements in Spokane, and selected sections of State Route 18. However, the
transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available
to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of
the state appropriation.
(((4))) (5)
Up to $((45,760,000)) 36,260,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state
appropriation, $((64,724,000)) 74,224,000 of the transportation
fund‑-state appropriation, and $14,948,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal
appropriation provided for in this section are for regular category C
projects. Of the appropriations specified in this subsection, up to ten
percent may be expended for preliminary engineering and right of way. The
remainder shall be expended for construction contracts, including $10,295,000
for HOV lane projects on noninterstate state highways. Quarterly, beginning
July 1, 1993, the department shall provide to the legislative transportation
committee a list of the construction contracts awarded under this subsection
and the amount of each contract award.
(((5))) (6)
$21,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided
solely for additional HOV lane projects on noninterstate state highways.
Quarterly, beginning July 1, 1993, the department shall provide to the
legislative transportation committee a list of the construction contracts
awarded under this subsection and the amount of each contract award.
(((6))) (7)
Up to $2,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation and
$1,000,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-local appropriation contained in
this section is provided solely for the construction of rest areas provided
local and/or private contributions of at least forty percent of total project
costs are made. Local and/or private contributions may be in the form of
in-kind contributions including but not limited to donations of property and
services.
Sec. 16. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 25 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT AND FACILITIES‑‑PROGRAM D
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((31,028,000))
30,739,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Federal Appropriation...... $ 400,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Transportation Capital Facilities
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 40,480,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((71,908,000))
71,619,000
(1) Up to $750,000 of the motor vehicle fund--transportation capital facilities account‑-state appropriation is provided to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.).
(2) The transportation commission shall evaluate the current organizational structure of the department of transportation with regard to: (a) The number and allocation of full-time employees required to support the department's environmental efforts; (b) the qualifications of such full-time employees; (c) the amount of authority each environmental position carries; (d) the chain of command governing such environmental positions; (e) the effectiveness of the organization with regard to proactively negotiating environmental policies with state, federal, and local units of government; (f) the ability of the department to assimilate, incorporate, and disseminate environmental information between and among the department's various divisions, branches, sections, and districts; and (g) the ability of the department to plan, budget, and account for such environmental costs. The transportation commission shall develop a plan to maximize the effectiveness of the environmental activities within the department and shall provide specific recommendations regarding any organizational changes that may be warranted.
Sec. 17. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 26 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-AERONAUTICS‑‑PROGRAM F
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-State
Appropriation................................... $ ((3,106,000))
5,106,000
General Fund‑-Aeronautics Account‑-Federal
Appropriation................................... $ 652,000
General Fund--Search and Rescue Account--State
Appropriation................................... $ 130,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION................. $ ((3,888,000))
5,888,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The aeronautics account appropriations in this section are provided for management and support of the aeronautics division, state fund grants to local airports, development and maintenance of a state‑wide airport system plan, maintenance of state‑owned emergency airports, and federal inspections.
(2) The search and rescue account--state appropriation in this section is provided for directing and conducting searches for missing, downed, overdue, or presumed downed general aviation aircraft; for safety and education activities necessary to insure safety of persons operating or using aircraft; and for the Washington wing civil air patrol in accordance with RCW 47.68.370.
Sec. 18. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 27 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION‑-PROGRAM G
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Economic Development Account‑-
State Appropriation............................. $ 5,020,000
The appropriation in this section is funded with the proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.10.801 and is provided for improvements to the state highway system necessitated by planned economic development. However, the transportation commission may authorize the transfer of funds from the motor vehicle fund in lieu of bond proceeds for this state appropriation, if Z‑1096/94 or substantially similar legislation is enacted by the legislature.
Sec. 19. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 29 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS‑-PROGRAM M
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((238,692,000))
237,456,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Local Appropriation........ $ 4,690,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((243,382,000))
242,146,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Up to $300,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided to develop and implement a roadside vegetation management plan to comply with the Puget Sound water quality authority management plan. Emphasis shall be placed on nonchemical vegetation control.
(2) Up to $910,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for additional maintenance to prevent mechanical and electrical problems on floating bridges, maintenance on the Lacey V. Murrow floating bridge, and compliance with department of labor and industries maintenance regulations.
(3) Up to $600,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided for testing and disposal of hazardous materials and for interjurisdictional and/or interagency development of eight treatment facilities.
(4) Up to $2,411,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation is provided to expedite and enhance traffic signal improvements.
(5) It is the intent of the legislature that the legislative transportation committee study the impact upon the department of transportation of the utilities accommodation policy, requiring the removal of power poles, guy lines, and junction boxes adjacent to state highways. The committee shall report its findings to the legislature no later than November 15, 1995. No additional moneys are appropriated in this section for the purpose of doing additional utility clear zone work.
Sec. 20. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 31 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT‑-PROGRAM S
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 1,109,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--State
Appropriation........ $ ((51,475,000))
51,144,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation....... ........ $ 1,105,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 897,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((54,586,000))
54,255,000
Up to $526,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is provided for the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1006.
Sec. 21. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 32 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INTERMODAL PLANNING‑-PROGRAM T
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((16,376,000))
15,631,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 16,314,000
High Capacity Transportation Account‑-
State Appropriation........................ $ 17,500,000
Transportation Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $...................................... 44,088,000
Transportation Fund‑-Federal Appropriation..... $ 5,852,000
Transportation Fund‑-Local Appropriation........ $ 100,000
Central Puget Sound Public Transportation Account--
State Appropriation........................ $ ((21,100,000))
18,563,000
Public Transportation Systems Account--State
Appropriation.............................. $ 5,500,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((126,830,000))
123,548,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) Up to $31,000,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is provided for administrative costs, operating subsidies for contracted AMTRAK 403(b) service, and for capital projects to improve train speeds and service.
(2) Up to $9,200,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation is provided for state participation in the planning and construction of passenger rail depots and other passenger intermodal facilities and crossing improvements.
(3) The central Puget Sound public transportation account‑-state appropriation and the public transportation systems account‑-state appropriation shall be distributed to local transit agencies based on the allocation process defined in Substitute House Bill No. 2036. These appropriations are null and void if Substitute House Bill No. 2036 is not enacted by the legislature.
(4) Of the $3,400,000 motor vehicle fund--state appropriation provided for regional transportation planning organizations, funds not allocated to such organizations may be used for a discretionary grant program for special regional planning projects, to be administered by the department of transportation.
(5) Up to $250,000 of
the motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation contained in this section is
provided solely for the Puget Sound transportation investment program. The
program shall pay special attention to the Edmonds/Kingston run and development
of an intermodal terminal at Point Edwards. Work on the program shall be
completed and reported to the legislative transportation committee no later
than ((December 15, 1993)) June 30, 1995.
(6) Up to $1,500,000 of the transportation fund‑-state appropriation contained in this section is provided solely for the rural mobility program.
Sec. 22. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 34 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-CHARGES FROM OTHER AGENCIES‑-PROGRAM U
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((30,124,000))
31,414,000
Motor Vehicle Fund--Puget Sound Ferry Operations
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ 2,000,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((32,124,000))
33,414,000
Sec. 23. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 35 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-MARINE CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM W
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-State
Appropriation............... $ ((235,746,000))
198,150,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-Federal
Appropriation............. $ ((32,237,000))
29,972,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Puget Sound Capital Construction
Account‑-Private/Local Appropriation........ $ 900,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((268,883,000))
229,022,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for improving the Washington state ferry system, including, but not limited to, vessel acquisition, vessel construction, major and minor vessel improvements, and terminal construction and improvements. The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided to carry out only the projects presented to the legislature (version 4) for the 1993-95 budget. The department shall reconcile the 1991-93 capital expenditures within ninety days of the end of the biennium and submit a final report to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management.
(2) The Puget Sound
capital construction account‑‑state appropriation includes
$15,000,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by RCW 47.60.560 and
$((116,126,000)) 80,807,000 in proceeds from the sale of bonds
authorized by RCW 47.60.800. However, the department of transportation may use
current revenues available to the Puget Sound capital construction account in
lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
(3) The appropriation in this section provides for the construction, in the state of Washington, of new jumbo ferry vessels in accordance with the requirements of Substitute House Bill No. 1635. The transportation commission shall provide progress reports to the legislative transportation committee and the governor regarding the implementation of Substitute House Bill No. 1635.
(4) The department of transportation shall provide to the legislative transportation committee and office of financial management a quarterly financial report concerning the status of the capital program authorized in this section.
Sec. 24. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 37 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-LOCAL PROGRAMS‑-PROGRAM Z
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((7,594,000))
6,586,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Federal Appropriation...... $ 161,033,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-Local Appropriation........ $ 5,086,000
Transfer Relief Account--State Appropriation... $ 3,920,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((177,633,000))
176,625,000
The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations: Up to $6,774,000 of the motor vehicle fund‑-federal appropriation in this section is provided for construction of demonstration projects specified in the federal intermodal surface transportation efficiency act (P.L. 101-240; 105 Stat. 1914). The motor vehicle fund‑-state appropriation includes $570,000 for the federal match requirements, which shall be from the bond sales proceeds as authorized by Senate Bill No. 5371. However, the transportation commission may authorize the use of current revenues available to the department of transportation in lieu of bond proceeds for any part of the state appropriation.
Sec. 25. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 39 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--TRANSFER
Motor Vehicle Fund--State Appropriation
For transfer to the Transportation Capital Facilities
Account‑-State Appropriation............... $ ((40,480,000))
38,080,000
Transportation Equipment Fund‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,000,000
Motor Vehicle Fund Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Economics Development Account‑-State Appropriation‑-$7,020,000 of which $5,020,000 shall be transferred to fund the appropriation contained in section 27, chapter 23, Laws of 1993 sp.s. and up to $2,000,000 shall be used to eliminate cash deficiencies which have accumulated in the economics development account over several biennia. If Z-1096/94 or substantially similar legislation is not enacted by June 30, 1994, the amount provided in this transfer
shall lapse................................ $ 7,020,000
Puget Sound Capital Construction Account‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Transportation Fund‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 1,075,000
Transfer Relief Fund‑-State Appropriation:
For transfer to the Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation.............................. $ 3,000,000
TOTAL APPROPRIATION............. $ 52,175,000
Sec. 26. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 40 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY PROJECTS‑-STATE HIGHWAY RESURFACING, RESTORATION, REHABILITATION, AND SAFETY‑-PROGRAM A
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State
Appropriation........ $ ((25,000,000))
9,500,000
The appropriation in
this section shall be funded from the sale of bonds authorized in ((Senate
Bill No. 5370)) chapter 11, Laws of 1993 sp.s.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 27. A new section is added to 1993 sp.s. c 23 to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION‑-EMERGENT PROJECTS MAJOR NONINTERSTATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION‑-PROGRAM C
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation............. $ 15,500,000
The appropriation in this section shall be funded from the sale of bonds authorized in chapter 11, Laws of 1993 sp.s.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 28. A new section is added to 1993 sp.s. c 23 to read as follows:
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRACTS. (1) The department of licensing may enter into financial contracts, paid for from operating revenues, for the purposes indicated and in not more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses and required reserves under chapter 39.94 RCW as follows:
(a) Lease-develop with option to purchase or lease-purchase a new customer service center in Vancouver for $1,704,000;
(b) Lease-develop with option to purchase or lease-purchase a new customer service center in Thurston county for $1,308,000; and
(c) Lease-develop with option to purchase or lease-purchase a new customer service center in North Spokane for $2,230,000.
(2) When securing properties under this section, the department shall use the most economical financial contract option available, including long-term leases, lease-purchase agreements, lease-development with option to purchase agreements, or financial contracts using certificates of participation. The director of general administration shall ensure that the clustering of state facilities and the collocation and consolidation of state agencies takes place where such configurations are economical and consistent with agency space needs.
Sec. 29. 1993 sp.s. c 23 s 47 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:
FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE PATROL--CAPITAL
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Patrol Highway
Account‑-State
Appropriation........... ... $ ((10,485,000))
10,835,000
Motor Vehicle Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 765,000
Highway Safety Fund‑-State Appropriation........ $ 765,000
TOTAL
APPROPRIATION............. $ ((12,015,000))
12,365,000
The appropriations in this section are provided for the following projects:
WSP/DOL Dist Office‑-Tacoma
Everett Dist Hdqtrs Building
Bellevue Communications Center ADA compliance and improvements
Minor Works Preservation
Shelton Trng Acad Restroom Repair
Replace Underground Storage Tanks
Replace Rattlesnake Ridge Communication Site
Shelton Academy Property Acquisition
Vancouver Cve Inspection Station
Mt. Vernon Comm Site Construction
Spokane Cve Inspection Station
Replace Scale Mechanism SeaTac South
Yakima District Hdqtrs Predesign
I-90 Port of Entry Weigh Station
Smokey Point Weigh Station Design
Morton Detachment Property Acquisition
Longview Vin Lane Construction Property Acquisition
NEW SECTION. Sec. 30. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 31. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately.
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