BILL REQ. #:  H-1841.1 

READ FIRST TIME 02/26/03.   

     AN ACT Relating to public facilities districts; and amending RCW 36.100.030.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1   RCW 36.100.030 and 1999 c 165 s 16 are each amended to read as follows:
     (1) A public facilities district is authorized to acquire, construct, own, remodel, maintain, equip, reequip, repair, and operate sports facilities, entertainment facilities, convention facilities, or regional centers as defined in RCW 35.57.020, together with contiguous parking facilities. For districts formed after January 1, 2000, regional centers include sports and recreation facilities, entertainment facilities, or convention facilities. The taxes that are provided for in this chapter may only be imposed for these purposes.
     (2) A public facilities district may enter into agreements under chapter 39.34 RCW for the joint provision and operation of such facilities and may enter into contracts under chapter 39.34 RCW where any party to the contract provides and operates such facilities for the other party or parties to the contract.
     (3) Notwithstanding the establishment of a career, civil, or merit service system, a public ((facility [facilities])) facilities district may contract with a public or private entity for the operation or management of its public facilities.
     (4) A public facilities district is authorized to use the supplemental alternative public works contracting procedures set forth in chapter 39.10 RCW in connection with the design, construction, reconstruction, remodel, or alteration of any of its public facilities.
     (5) A public facilities district may impose charges and fees for the use of its facilities, and may accept and expend or use gifts, grants, and donations.