HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-1216-24 STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Establishing a
Transportation Benefit District within
Unincorporated Jefferson County, Providing
for Transportation Improvements within the ORDINANCE NO. 10-1216-24
District; and Adopting a New Chapter 3.90 of
the Jefferson County Code, "Transportation
Benefit District."
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution, confers upon County
legislative authorities a direct and extensive delegation of the police power to adopt such local
police, sanitary and other regulations as are not in conflict with general laws; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.32.120(7) provides that the County legislative authorities shall
make and enforce,by appropriate resolutions or ordinances,all such police and sanitary regulations
as are not in conflict with state law; and
WHEREAS, the scope of police power is broad, encompassing all those measures which
bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people;and
WHEREAS, Chapter 36.73 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) allows counties
to form Transportation Benefit Districts (TBDs) and in turn authorizes these districts to establish
revenue sources that fund certain categories of transportation improvements and maintenance;and
WHEREAS, the county road levy has increased at a rate of less than 2%per year, motor
vehicle fuel tax revenue has grown at less than 0.5% per year, and over $1 million per year was
slashed from federal timber revenue programs more than a decade ago reducing revenues for
Jefferson County roads, and
WHEREAS, the rate of inflation has continued to far outpace transportation revenue
growth for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, in response to these revenue losses Jefferson County has continued to make
cuts to road maintenance programs, projects, and staffing; and
WHEREAS, in response to national, statewide, and local economic factors that have
limited and reduced availability of transportation funding, Jefferson County has focused its
expenditures of transportation funding on roadway safety and on maintaining and preserving
valued roadway and bridge infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong need to respond to the challenging transportation funding
landscape along with current and future transportation needs; and
WHEREAS,the formation of a TBD would be a means to develop an effective financing
strategy to help address the transportation needs of Jefferson County; and
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WHEREAS, Jefferson County desires to continue to work toward preserving its
transportation infrastructure and making its roadways safer for motor vehicles and nonmotorized
travel; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County operates and maintains nearly 400 miles of county
roadways and 10 miles of regional trails which require improvement; preservation; maintenance;
repair; and data collection, analysis and reporting. This includes but is not limited to: asphalt
repairs and preservation including chip sealing, snow and ice control, vegetation management,
sweeping, ditch and drainage structure cleaning and repairs, gravel road maintenance, installation
and replacement of traffic signs and pavement markings, landslide repairs, storm response and
cleanup, bridge maintenance, guardrails, culvert replacements and fish barrier removals,
maintenance of regional trails(including the Larry Scott Trail, Rick Tollefson Trail, and Olympic
Discovery Trail), litter control, accident response, and other activities necessary to keep the
transportation in good working order for the traveling public; and
WHEREAS,the quality of Jefferson County's transportation network is vital to attracting
additional employers to Jefferson County and increasing the number of jobs within Jefferson
County; and
WHEREAS, the quality of the connectivity and capacity of our roadways has a direct
impact on freight mobility and strongly influences Jefferson County's ability to attract new
businesses and to retain existing businesses; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the increased growth in population within the larger
region will worsen the roadway congestion found on Jefferson County roadways; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County recognizes walking and bicycling as essential elements to
sustainable and livable communities and there is an ongoing need to safely and effectively
accommodate non-motorized forms of transportation; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County strives to offer an integrated transportation system that
supports the current high quality of life of the public; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County Public Works prepares a 6-Year Transportation
Improvement Plan(TIP)each year,and the County conducts workshops and a public hearing prior
to the adoption of the TIP each year; and
WHEREAS, due to an ongoing lack of available local transportation funding, the 6-Year
TIP is almost exclusively dedicated to projects which are exclusively grant funded which results
in a program whereby grant eligibility dictates priorities for the County; and
WHEREAS,most Jefferson County roadways and transportation facilities are not eligible
for grant expenditures leaving virtually no avenue for improvements or repairs to"local roadways"
given the lack of available"local"transportation funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend located within Jefferson County has already
established a TBD within its boundary pursuant to chapter 36.73 RCW, through Ordinance 3319
on July 24, 2023; and
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WHEREAS,by letter dated November 15,2024,from the Jefferson County Administrator
to the City of Port Townsend City Manager,the county informed the city of the county's intent to
form a TBD that includes unincorporated Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, and the City of Port Townsend on December 2, 2024,passed Resolution 24-
039, A Resolution to Support Jefferson County's Formation of a Separate Transportation Benefit
District(TBD) for Unincorporated Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend already having an established TBD and wishing
to remain separate at this juncture, the Board of County Commissioners find it appropriate to
proceed with establishing a TBD comprised of the current areas of unincorporated Jefferson
County; and
WHEREAS, the TBD would allow the Jefferson County to examine, evaluate, and enact
the potential revenue sources available to such districts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.73.050,the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
conducted a public hearing on December 16,2024,providing proper notice describing the function
and purpose of the proposed TBD;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF JEFFERSON
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON,
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
hereby adopts the above "Whereas" clauses as Findings of Fact supporting this ordinance.
Section 2.Purpose.The purpose of this ordinance is to establish a TBD in unincorporated Jefferson
County subject to the provisions of RCW 36.73.
Section 3. Adoption of Chapter 3.90 Jefferson County Code(JCC). Chapter 3.90 JCC,attached as
ATTACHMENT A,which regulates unincorporated Jefferson County's TBD,is hereby adopted.
Section 4. Geographic Boundary of TBD. The geographic boundary for the TBD is comprised of
the unincorporated limits of the Jefferson County existing at the time of district formation.
Section 5. TBD Eligible Projects. The TBD is authorized to develop and approve the listing of
transportation projects eligible pursuant to criteria established in RCW 36.73.020. The TBD shall
consider projects that will prioritize system preservation, decrease traffic congestion, and also
enhance traffic safety, and economic development.
Section 6. Revenue. The TBD shall consider the implementation of the various revenue sources
provided in RCW 36.73.040.
Section 7. Dissolution. The TBD will be dissolved when all of the indebtedness of this district is
retired and all responsibilities satisfied.
Section 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this
ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this
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ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be
affected.
Section 9. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This ordinance is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800 (19).
Section 10. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon
passage by the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this / day of December, 2024.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNT COMMISSIONERS
Kate De , Chair
FE11SON .
tip' -A r ro on, Member
's o•.,• •�o� Het i Eisenhour, Member
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CA kveyl, ev`flawat
Carolyn tiallaway, CMC ate Philip C. Hunsucker, Date /Z//7/ZLj
Clerk of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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ATTACHMENT A
CHAPTER 3.90 JEFFERSON COUNTY CODE
ESTABLISHING A JEFFERSON COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (TBD)
Sections:
3.90.010 Transportation benefit district established.
3.90.020 Governing board and Treasurer.
3.90.030 Material change policy required.
3.90.040 Annual report required.
3.90.050 Powers of the district.
3.90.060 Use of funds.
3.90.070 Dissolution of the district.
3.90.080 Liberal construction.
3.90.010 Transportation benefit district established.
The Jefferson County transportation benefit district with geographical boundaries comprised
of the unincorporated limits of Jefferson County, Washington is hereby established.
3.90.020 Governing board and Treasurer.
(1) The governing board of the transportation benefit district shall be the board of Jefferson
County Commissioners acting in an ex officio and independent capacity,which shall have
the authority to exercise the statutory powers set forth in chapter 36.73 RCW.
(2) The treasurer of the transportation benefit district shall be the Jefferson County Treasurer.
3.90.030 Material change policy required.
The governing board shall develop a material change policy to address major plan changes that
affect project delivery or the ability to finance the plan, pursuant to the requirements of RCW
36.73.160(1).
3.90.040 Annual report required.
The governing board shall issue an annual report, pursuant to the requirements of RCW
36.73.160(2).
3.90.050 Powers of the district.
The governing board of the transportation benefit district shall have and may exercise the powers
set out in chapter 36.73 RCW and this chapter to fulfill the purpose of the district.
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3.90.060 Use of funds.
(1) The funds generated by the transportation benefit district may be used for any purpose
allowed by law including to operate the district and to maintain, preserve, acquire,
construct, improve,provide and fund transportation improvements that are consistent with
existing state, regional, and local transportation plans and necessitated by existing or
reasonably foreseeable congestion levels pursuant to chapter 36.73 RCW, as enacted or
subsequently amended.
(2) The transportation improvements funded by the district shall be made in an effort to reduce
the risk of transportation facility failure and improve safety performance, increase
operating efficiency and preserve and maintain optimal performance of the infrastructure
over time to avoid expensive infrastructure replacement in the future by prioritizing
investments in programs that provide:
(a) Transportation System Preservation. Preserve, operate, maintain, and/or improve
existing transportation infrastructures.
(b) Transportation System Safety. Improve the safety performance and security of
those who use the transportation system.
(c) Other Projects. Any change or expansion of these authorized purposes shall be
undertaken only after notice, public hearing and adoption of an authorizing
ordinance in accordance with RCW 36.73.050(2)(b).
3.90.070 Dissolution of the district.
The transportation benefit district shall be dissolved when all indebtedness of the district has been
retired and when all of the anticipated responsibilities of the district have been satisfied.
3.90.080 Liberal construction.
As authorized under chapter 36.73 RCW, this chapter shall be liberally construed to permit the
accomplishment of its purposes.
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STATE OF THE ROAD FUND &
TRANSPORATION BENEFIT DISTRICTS
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2025-2030 Six-Year County Road Fund Projection
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CASH RESERVE GOAL(25%)
-$8,000,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
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Roads-Significant Sources of Budget Increases
Salaries- 180(Roads All)
FTE Salary Benefit Total
2023 46.3 $ 3,000,328 $1,353,939 $ 4,354,267
2025 46.46 $ 3,485,803 $1,511,390 $ 4,997,193
Change: 0.16 $ 485,475 $ 157,451 $ 642,926
0.35% 16.18% 11.63% 14.77%
ER&R(Fleet) Rental rate increase 2025: $ 250,000
Materials,Contract Work Etc.(Inflation): $ 175,000
Insurance, Cost Allocation, Etc.: $ 100,000
Total Increase 2023 TO 2025: $ 1,167,926
Significant Sources of Revenue Changes
Property Tax Diversion MVFT SRS/PILT Total
2023 $ 4,921,496 $ (620,000) $ 1,391,826 $ 557,358 $ 6,250,680
2025 $ 5,087,065 $ (520,000) $ 1,414,425 $ 750,000 '$ 6,731,490
Change: $ 165,569 $ 100,000 $ 22,599 $ 192,642 $ 480,810
Delta: $ (687,116)
2023 Deficit: $ (196,000)
2025 Deficit: $ (883,116)
General Fund Assistance
• 2022: $50,000 reduction in Diversion (ongoing)
• 2023: Additional $50,000 reduction in Diversion (ongoing)
• 2025: Additional $100,000 reduction in the Diversion (ongoing)
• Diversion in 2025 now $520,000 (10%) instead of 2021 amount of $720,000 (15%)
• 2025: Increase SRS/PILT combined to $750,000 from 2023 amount of $557,000 ($193,000 increase)
Also...
• $350,000 one-time funds for Undi Road in 2016
• $273,000 one-time funds for Olympic Discovery Trail (grant match)
REGULAR (NON-GRANT) REVENUE SOURCES
OTHER
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Regular Revenues
• $4.3M Road Levy (Property Tax)
Limited to 1% increase/yr. + new const.
• $1.4M Gas Tax
Flat
• $0.4M Federal Timber (Secure Rural Schools)
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Decrease of about $1M since 2007 levels
• $0.1 - $0.5 DNR and Private Timber
ROAD LEVY Highly Variable and Unpredictable
66%
ROADS OPERATING REVENUE HISTORY
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6,500
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Road Levy (Property Tax)
Levy Code Description Levy Rate Appraised Value Taxable Value Estimated Tax
CE COUNTY CURRENT EXPENSE 1.0097124859 $512,109 $512,109 5517.08
CNTYDD DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 0.0058316588 $512,109 $512,109 $2.99
CNTYVET VETERANS RELIEF 0.0059050537 $512,109 $512,109 $3.02
MENTAL MENTAL HEALTH 0.0058316588 $512,109 $512,109 $2.99
ROADS COUNTY ROADS 0.7270318096 $512,109 $512,109 $372.32
ROADSCU COUNTY ROADS TO CUR EXP 0.1041128892 $512,109 $512,109 $53.32
HOS2BOND HOSP DIST#2 GO BOND 2013 NON VOTED 0.0259002099 $512,109 $512,109 $13.26
HOSP2CASH HOSP DIST#2 GENERAL 0.0340471197 $512,109 $512,109 $17.44
SCH49CP SCHOOL DIST#49 CAP PROJ 0.4188365189 $512,109 $512,109 $214.49
SCH49M0 SCHOOL DIST#49 EP&0 0.6816036628 $512,109 $512,109 $349.06
CONSERVE CONSERVATION FUTURES 0.0308040713 $512,109 $512,109 $15.78
EMS3 FIRE DIST#3 EMS 0.3653673452 $512,109 $512,109 $187.11
FD3 FIRE DIST#3 GENERAL 1.0220032523 $512,109 $512,109 $523.38
LIB1 LIBRARY DIST#1 GENERAL 0.3215629553 $512,109 $512,109 $164.68
PORTPT PORT OF PT GENERAL 0.1268438693 $512,109 $512,109 $64.96
PORTPTIDO PORT OF PT IDD 2019 0.3059036173 $512,109 $512,109 $156.66
PUD1 PUD#1GENERAL 0.0680951321 $512,109 $512,109 $34.87
STATE STATE SCHOOL PART 1 1.5337741639 $512,109 $512,109 $785.46
STATE2 STATE SCHOOL PART 2 0.8203861893 $512,109 $512,109 $420.13
Total Tax Rate: 7.6135536633
Taxes w/Current Exemptions: $3,899.00
Taxes w/o Exemptions: ••.
Road Levy Since 2007
$s,000,000
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
Banked capacity
$210,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
-LEVY
Gas Tax (MVFT) 4 disproportionate
piece of the MVFT pie...
...is the biggest
contributing[actor to the
51.23 billion
transportation !db
Where the MVFT Tax is Distributed funding gap CounTTs 27%
that counties are 59%
racing EACH YEAR to
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maintain our roads.
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10.21¢ State Hwy Motor Vehicle Fund . s °b.s�„
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wit C91ees
Q 5.00¢ State Highway Nickel Package 4 cc 11% NMi— 3.04¢ Transportation Improvement Account o9
750 State Highway Category C Account
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.54¢ Ferry Capital Construction
_54¢ Ferry Operations
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MVFT Growth
$1,800,000
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000 •
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
�MVFT -0.45%
2022 $ PER ROAD MILE from ROAD LEVY+MVFT
570,000.00
$60,000.00
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Rising Equipment Costs - Example ;.
• 2011 Street Sweeper 11111iiiiiiimmfr11 i
• Jefferson Co. owns exactly one (1) sweeper 1
• Out of commission last 7 months r.,r,�� i 5'll \ ��
• Can no longer get parts �r.
• Has been sent out for repairs multiple � .. ' \I:,
times-no luck ' •r i1 ' .- - �• WORN OUT!!! 1.01! * f P
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• Rented a unit for$11,000/mo. for chip seal d - W
• 2011 cost to purchase: $201,000 ; r s0,0 s- c
• 2024 cost to purchase: $460,000 '"'� . y `I
• Equals 6.6% rate annual inflation - w 2.+
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Cost Cutting Measures
Prior
• Chip seal program cut in half
• Asphalt budget slashed
• Staff reductions of 18%
• Consolidated Public Works Director/County Engineer positions
• Limit local roads funds for capital projects (average $231,000/year since 2017)
• Mostly eliminated gravel road conversions
For 2025...
• Reduce roadway striping budget
• Fog lines and some centerlines
• Each line costs $750/mile
• Re-visit partnership idea with other counties for road striping
• Rent (instead of own) certain equipment
• Eliminate rental for Roads office building
• Reduce snow/ice equipment assets
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Transportation Benefit Districts (TBD)
Background
• Authorized by WA State Legislature in 2005
• Challenged with 1-976 (2019)
• 1-976 overturned by WA Supreme Court
• Legislation remains unchanged
Key Points
• Revenues can only be used for transportation purposes
• BoCC can function as TBD Board (if only in unincorporated area)
• Use of funds must be applied to a prioritized list
• Maintenance and preservation projects are eligible
• TBDs can be formed to sunset (tie to project list) or be ongoing
• TBD boundary can be multi-agency or regional
Eligible Priorities for Jefferson County
• Pavement preservation (chip seal, asphalt work, crack seal, etc.)
• Culvert rehabilitation and replacement
• Roadway pavement markings
• Local match for 6-Year TIP projects
Thank you for contacting us regarding data for forecasting information for your Transportation Benefit District(TBD).DOL uses the
Department of Revenue's(DOR)local sales/use tax location code for Transportation Benefit Districts(TBD).According to DOR,
Jefferson County unincorporated Areas is associated with the location code 1600. If this location code is not correct,please notify
me and I'll provided the information for the correct location code.
EXPIRATION MONTH COU This information will assist you when determining monthly revenue collection.When calculating potential revenue,you should
deduct the 1%percentage DOL is allowed to retain to administer and collect the TBD vehicle fee.This will ensure you are not
31-Jan-2021 1,796
overestimating revenue.
28-Feb-2021 1,925
31-Mar-2021 2,226 Data Assumptions:
1. Data as recorded in the DOL DRIVES system.
30-Apr-2021 2,174 2. Data is for records with an expiration day between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021 by location code.
31-F.1ay-2021 2,420 3. Only eligible vehicles subject to the fee that have a LOC CD as requested by your office were included in the counts.
(Authority 36.73.065 and 82.80.140 Kw)
30-Jun-2021 2,568 4. The data is the best estimation only.
31-Jul-2021 2,575 5. Some vehicles eligible for the fee may not be included in calculations because the LOC CD is blank. If our automated
system can find an exact match when comparing the residence address to the GIS data,we populate the vehicle record
31-Aug-2021 2,606 with corresponding taxing codes.If we cannot find an exact match,we do not populate the taxing code and leave that
30-Sep-2021 2,483 field blank.
6. Vehicles may be required to renew within a specific month,however,they can renew early or may renew later.This will
31-Oct-2021 2,313 cause the amount of estimated renewals in each month to change.
30-Nov-2021 1,876 7. Washington law(RCW 82.80.140)requires that no TBD fee be collected until six months until after it was approved or
31-Dec-2021 1,422 changed. This allows for time to execute the contract and do the necessary computer programming in time for the fee to
be on renewal notices that go out up to 120 days in advance of the vehicle expiration date.If the effective date falls mid-
1- 26,384 month,DOL will begin collecting the fee for vehicle expirations falling on the first day of the seventh month. For
example,if the effective date is January 15,DOL will start collecting the fee for vehicle renewal expiring on or after
August 1.
8. The number of vehicles subject for renewal each month vary.Below is a breakdown of the estimated renewals for the
time period stated in#2 above.
Transportation Benefit Districts (TBD)
Revenue Options
• TBDs authorize revenue though sales tax or car license fees (RCW 82.14.0455 and RCW 36.73.040(3)(a)).
• Sales tax: Up to 0.3% (voted, simple majority). 0.1% Councilmanic (non-voted)
• Car License Fees: Up to $100 (voted, simple majority)
• $20 Councilmanic
• $40 Councilmanic (after $20 has been in place for 24 months)
• $50 Councilmanic (after $40 has been in place for 24 months)
Potential Revenues
• 26,384 vehicles x $20 = $527,000
• 26,384 vehicles x $40 = $1,050,000
• 0.1% Sales Tax currently about $600,000 (compare to County Criminal Justice 0.1% sales tax)
Other Counties/Cities
• 110+ TBDs formed in WA State
• 5 counties — none have collected revenue
• 60+ cities with sales tax from 0.1% to 0.3% (including City of PT)
• 50+ cities with license fees (5 greater than $20)
• 10+ cities with both sales tax and license fees
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Recommendation
• Form Transportation Benefit District (TBD) immediately
• Fund TBD with:
• 26,384 vehicles x $20 = $527,000 (Councilmanic)
• 0.1% Sales Tax currently about $600,000 (Councilmanic)
• Total: $1,100,000 covers deficit (for now)
• Pause. Evaluate.
• Future: $40 car license (adds another $500,000)
• Do not increase Diversion
• Consider eliminating cost allocation for Roads and ER&R
• Allow Road Fund interest to accrue to the Road Fund
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Monte Reinders,Director of Public Works
Ariel Speser,Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
DATE: December 16,2026
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING RE: Establishing a Transportation Benefit District for
Unincorporated Jefferson County
Hearing set for December 16,2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers
(HYBRID)
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Department of Public Works presented to the BoCC on September 23, 2024 regarding the
state of the Road Fund& Transportation Benefit Districts. At that time, BoCC requested staff bring back a
proposed Transportation Benefit District(TBD) for review and consideration. The county provided notice
for this Public Hearing on December 2, 2024,requesting publication on 12/04/24 and 12/11/24 in the Port
Townsend and Jefferson County Leader. The Public Hearing is scheduled for December 16, 2024, at 10:00
a.m.
Attached: Proposed ordinance establishing a TBD for unincorporated Jefferson County to be codified in
Title 3 JCC, and the PowerPoint presentation from September 23, 2024 BoCC Workshop with Public
Works.
ANALYSIS:
RCW 36.73.020 allows for the establishment of a Transportation Benefit District(TBD). The recommended
Transportation Benefit District geographic boundary is unincorporated Jefferson County. Establishing a
Transportation Benefit District provides Jefferson County with additional necessary funding resources to
support road maintenance and essential transportation needs. The City of Port Townsend has already
established a TBD in July 2023 pursuant to Ordinance 3319. On December 2, 2024, City of Port Townsend
Council adopted Resolution 24-039 supporting the county's formation of a TBD and expressing its desire to
keep the TBDs separate at this juncture.
The process for adopting the ordinance and holding the public hearing is in compliance with Jefferson
County Code(JCC) 2.55 Rules for adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time. If the TBD is established, staff will request an additional public hearing to review funding
options available pursuant to RCW 36.73.040 and 36.73.065.
RECOMMENDATION:
BoCC approve and adopt the proposed ordinance establishing a Transportation Benefit District for
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Unincorporated Jefferson County, codified in New Chapter 3.90 Jefferson County Code(JCC).
REVIE BY:
60 Mark McCauley, unty Administrator Date
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