Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 35.58 RCW
METROPOLITAN MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
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35.58.010Declaration of policy and purpose.
35.58.020Definitions.
35.58.030Corporations authorized—Limitation on boundaries.
35.58.040Territory which must be included or excluded—Boundaries.
35.58.050Functions authorized.
35.58.060Unauthorized functions to be performed under other law.
35.58.070Resolution, petition for election—Requirements, procedure.
35.58.080Hearings on petition, resolution—Inclusion, exclusion of territory—Boundaries—Calling election.
35.58.090Election procedure to form corporation and levy tax—Qualified voters—Establishment of corporation—First meeting of council.
35.58.100Additional functions—Authorized by election.
35.58.110Additional functions—Authorized without election.
35.58.112Recommended comprehensive plan for performance of additional function—Study and preparation.
35.58.114Recommended comprehensive plan for performance of additional function—Resolution for special election to authorize additional function—Contents—Hearings—Election procedure.
35.58.116Proposition for issuance of general obligation bonds or levy of general tax—Submission at same election or special election.
35.58.120Metropolitan council—Composition.
35.58.130Metropolitan council—Organization, chair, procedures.
35.58.140Metropolitan council—Terms.
35.58.150Metropolitan council—Vacancies.
35.58.160Metropolitan council—Compensation—Waiver of compensation.
35.58.170Corporation name and seal.
35.58.180General powers of corporation.
35.58.190Performance of function or functions—Commencement date.
35.58.200Powers relative to water pollution abatement.
35.58.210Metropolitan water pollution abatement advisory committee.
35.58.215Powers relative to systems of sewerage.
35.58.220Powers relative to water supply.
35.58.230Metropolitan water advisory committee.
35.58.240Powers relative to transportation.
35.58.245Public transportation function—Authorization by election required—Procedure.
35.58.250Other local public passenger transportation service prohibited—Agreements—Purchase—Condemnation.
35.58.260Transportation function—Acquisition of city system.
35.58.262Transportation function—Fuel purchasing strategies—Reports.
35.58.263Transportation function—Fuel purchasing strategies—Liability immunity.
35.58.265Acquisition of existing transportation system—Assumption of labor contracts—Transfer of employees—Preservation of employee benefits—Collective bargaining.
35.58.268Public transportation employees—Payroll deduction for political action committees.
35.58.270Metropolitan transit commission.
35.58.271Public transportation in municipalities—Financing.
35.58.2711Local sales and use taxes for financing public transportation systems.
35.58.2712Public transportation feasibility study—Advanced financial support payments.
35.58.272Public transportation systems—Definitions.
35.58.2721Public transportation systems—Authority of municipalities to acquire, operate, etc.—Indebtedness—Bond issues.
35.58.2794Public transportation systems—Research, testing, development, etc., of systems—Powers to comply with federal laws.
35.58.2795Public transportation systems—Six-year transit plans.
35.58.2796Public transportation systems—Annual reports by department.
35.58.280Powers relative to garbage disposal.
35.58.290Powers relative to parks and parkways.
35.58.300Metropolitan park board.
35.58.310Powers relative to planning.
35.58.320Eminent domain.
35.58.330Powers may be exercised with relation to public rights-of-way without franchise—Conditions.
35.58.340Disposition of unneeded property.
35.58.350Powers and functions of metropolitan municipal corporation—Where vested—Powers of metropolitan council.
35.58.360Rules and regulations—Penalties—Enforcement.
35.58.370Merit system.
35.58.380Retention of existing personnel.
35.58.390Prior employees pension rights preserved.
35.58.400Prior employees sick leave and vacation rights preserved.
35.58.410Budget—Expenditures—Revenue estimates—Requirements for a county assuming the powers of a metropolitan municipal corporation.
35.58.420Supplemental income payments by component city and county.
35.58.430Funds—Disbursements—Treasurer—Expenses—Election expenses.
35.58.450General obligation bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, election, payment.
35.58.460Revenue bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, payment, reserves, actions.
35.58.470Funding, refunding bonds.
35.58.480Borrowing money from component city or county.
35.58.490Interest bearing warrants.
35.58.500Local improvement districts—Utility local improvement districts.
35.58.510Obligations of corporation are legal investments and security for public deposits.
35.58.520Investment of corporate funds.
35.58.530Annexation—Requirements, procedure.
35.58.540Annexation—Hearings—Inclusion, exclusion of territory—Boundaries—Calling election.
35.58.550Annexation—Election—Favorable vote.
35.58.560Taxes—Counties or cities not to impose on certain operations—Credits or offsets against state taxes—Refund of motor vehicle fuel taxes paid.
35.58.570Sewage facilities—Capacity charge.
35.58.580Public transportation fares—Proof of payment—Civil infractions.
35.58.585Public transportation fares—Schedule of fines and penalties—Who may monitor fare payment—Administration of citations.
35.58.590Public transportation fares—Powers of law enforcement authorities.
35.58.595Public transportation fares—Powers and authority are supplemental to other laws.
35.58.600Collaboration with local coordinating coalitions to advance transportation services for persons with special transportation needs.
35.58.610Supplemental transportation improvements.
35.58.900Liberal construction.
35.58.911Prior proceedings validated, ratified, approved and confirmed.
NOTES:
Acquisition of
interests in land for conservation, protection, preservation, or open space purposes by metropolitan municipal corporation: RCW 64.04.130.
open space, land, or rights to future development by counties, cities, or metropolitan municipal corporations, tax levy: RCW 84.34.200 through 84.34.240, 84.52.010.
County assumption of metropolitan municipal corporation functions: Chapter 36.56 RCW.
Local governmental organizations, actions affecting boundaries, etc., review by boundary review board: Chapter 36.93 RCW.
School districts, educational service districts, agreements with other governmental entities for transportation of students, the public or other noncommon school purposes—Limitations: RCW 28A.160.120.
Transportation centers authorized: Chapter 81.75 RCW.