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Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2024-11-21?e=8b00a740b8> November 21, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=83b40c04c4&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1c42d6b592&e=8b00a740b8> Changes to Sales and Use Tax for Public Facilities in Rural Counties <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=2e6473f82c&e=8b00a740b8> November 20, 2024 by Cheryl Grant <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=2d2f86d005&e=8b00a740b8> Since its inception in 1997, revenue from the Rural Counties Public Facilities Sales Tax has primarily been used for economic development purposes, but there have been a few recent legislative changes clarifying how the funds can be used. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=93dcbf9913&e=8b00a740b8> Shared Spaces – Tips to Balance Use of Public Facilities <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d188e58301&e=8b00a740b8> November 18, 2024 by Steve Gross <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0d38a4425a&e=8b00a740b8> Public facilities are, by their nature, open to the public. But agencies should consider some ground rules to make sure anyone using those facilities treats other users with courtesy. Here are some things to consider. <https://mcusercontent.com/41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28/images/2bb71fd6-d409-07f3-f8f4-b0a8c859eaed.jpg> No E-News Next Week We will not be publishing any articles or our Weekly Insights newsletter next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday and Native American Heritage Day. We at MRSC are thankful for all of you in local government working hard to serve your communities! In Case You Missed It November 13: Leases: A Critical Tool for Clean Buildings Act Compliance <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=474e198317&e=8b00a740b8> November 7: Updating Your Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code? Consider Corner Stores. <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c27567be53&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=ccb07d4f80&e=8b00a740b8> MRSC Training DEC 12 Land Use Case Law Update – Winter 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=1ecf610674&e=8b00a740b8> Thursday, December 12 | 1 PM - 2:30 PM | Online Credits: CM Law (pending), CLE (pending) JAN 9 PRA Case Law Highlights 2025 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=05293b14bb&e=8b00a740b8> Thursday, January 9 | 10 AM - 11:30 AM | Online Credits: CLE (pending), WAPRO (pending) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=913158fefc&e=8b00a740b8> In Case You Missed It Understanding Generative AI and its Potential Uses by Local Government <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8a110f8fa6&e=8b00a740b8> Recording Duration: 91 Minutes | Broadcast Date: November 30, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=64032c2174&e=8b00a740b8> Have a Question? Ask MRSC! A Question We Answered Recently Could we, as a code city, designate a councilmember to be a second signer on checks while the clerk/treasurer position is vacant? [View answer] <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a1 44d1e28f374cac44a28&id=677e1429ba&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9f0a59d333&e=8b00a740b8> Have a legal or policy question? Staff and officials from cities, counties, and hundreds of other eligible government agencies in Washington State can Ask MRSC and get a free, personalized answer! From Our Partners Association of Washington Cities: AWC and MRSC have released an updated Homelessness & Housing Toolkit for Cities <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=6b73423 28d&e=8b00a740b8> Association of Washington Cities: Attorney General’s Office considering amendments to model Public Records Act rules <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=eefe f26884&e=8b00a740b8> State Auditor’s Office: New SAO video shows how to use Excel to detect fraud <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f90e4e365e&e=8b00a740b8> State Auditor’s Office: Check fraud: How a seemingly vintage payment method is the center of a trending fraud scheme <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=25f3 dfba37&e=8b00a740b8> Department of Commerce: Ports, PUDs, and other local governments can apply for $1.2 billion in BEAD funding for broadband construction; applications due Jan. 31 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/tra ck/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a032934665&e=8b00a740b8> In The News Walla Walla updates zoning to help address child care shortage <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0987503ac8&e=8b00a740b8> (Northwest Public Broadcasting) Making the most of a small mixed-use site <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=48a7ffbf35&e=8b00a740b8> (CNU Public Square) San Juan County publishes one-year report for the 32-hour workweek <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=985b1ce966&e=8b00a740b8> (The Journal of the San Juan Islands) Leavenworth residents push back on county’s proposed short-term rental code changes <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=c44ea1883f&e=8b00a740b8> (The Leavenworth Echo) Central WA cities looking to identify pipes of ‘unknown material’ per new EPA regulation <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f93d6d1326&e=8b00a740b8> (Apple Valley News) Unruly cows: the surprising source of Grant County's power woes <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=411ab41dc9&e=8b00a740b8> (NewsRadio 560 KPQ - KPQAM) Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown discusses community safety initiatives and expands on CORE program results <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=b802ddaba9&e=8b00a740 b8> (KREM2) State and local security adjusting to shifting cyber threats, insurance requirements <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8c3aa8a8a2&e=8b00a740b8> (Route Fifty) Big changes ahead as Community Transit mulls $254M budget <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=8da14cad8f&e=8b00a740b8> (Everett Herald) The story of the ‘People’s Library’: Ellensburg Public Library to mark major milestone <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=9242cd2d2d&e=8b00a740b8> (Ellensburg Daily Record) <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=e8c819d6ea&e=8b00a740b8> Thank You To Our Sponsors <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7ef09fa912&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=f59678ebfc&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=0223c5fcb5&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7bb81d7288&e=8b00a740b8> <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4237730765&e=8b00a740b8> Municipal Research and Services Center 206.625.1300 | MRSC.org <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=4d4326db92&e=8b00a740b8> | Local Government Success Copyright © 2024 MRSC, All rights reserved. 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