HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0113-25 TBD STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
In the Matter of a Resolution Imposing an Annual
Vehicle Fee within the Boundaries of the Jefferson RESOLUTION NO. 04-0113-25 TBD
County Transportation Benefit District for
Unincorporated Jefferson County for the Purpose
of Financing the Costs Associated with
Transportation Improvements in the District as
Authorized by RCW 36.73.065 and RCW
82.80.140.
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Transportation Benefit District (JCTBD) for
unincorporated Jefferson County was established by Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
Ordinance No. 10-1216-24 on December 16, 2024, pursuant to Chapter 36.73, and codified as
Chapter 3.90 of the Jefferson County Code; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.73.040(3)(b) authorizes transportation benefit districts to impose a
vehicle fee, subject to the provisions of RCW 36.73.065 and RCW 82.80.140; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.73.065(4)(a)(i)authorizes transportation benefit districts to impose,
by majority vote of the governing body, a twenty dollar ($20.00) annual vehicle license fee as
authorized in RCW 82.80.140; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 82.80.140(4), the vehicle license fee may not be
collected until six(6)months after approval of this action by the council; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 82.80.140(5), the vehicle fee under this section
applies only when renewing a vehicle registration, and is effective upon the registration renewal
date as provided by the Department of Licensing; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County's Public Works Department has presented to the Jefferson
County Board of Commissioners on multiple occasions,most recently on September 23,2024,and
again on December 16,2024,regarding the need for additional funds necessary to maintain county
roads; and
WHEREAS, the JCTBD Board held a Special Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, and
discussed funding options available under RCW 36.73; and
WHEREAS, the JCTBD Board has carefully considered the financial needs required to
maintain county roads and the imposition of the vehicle fee in the amount of twenty-dollars
($20.00), and has determined that the best interests of the district will be served by imposing this
vehicle license fee as authorized by RCW 36.73.065(4)(a)(i)and RCW 82.80.140;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
BENEFIT DISTRICT,WASHINGTON,HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The JCTBD hereby adopts the above"Whereas"
clauses as Findings of Fact.
Section 2.Annual Vehicle License Fee Established.An annual vehicle license fee of twenty dollars
($20.00)is hereby established.As authorized by RCW 36.73.065(4)(a)(i),as well as JCC 3.90.050,
as written or hereafter amended, shall hereby be collected by the Washington Department of
Licensing on qualifying vehicles as set forth in RCW 82.80.140, as written or hereafter amended.
Section 3. Revenue Restrictions: The revenues received from the twenty-dollar ($20.00) vehicle
license fee shall only be expended on JCTBD projects approved by pursuant to Ordinance No. 10-
1216-24, and JCC 3.90.060, as written or hereafter amended, or as otherwise authorized by law.
Section 4.Vehicle License Fee Collection Effective Date. The annual vehicle license fee shall take
effect for notices mailed in 2025 for vehicle license renewals due on or after July 13, 2025, or as
soon thereafter as the Washington Department of Licensing is reasonably able to incorporate
collection of the $20.00 fee; but in no event shall the vehicle license fee be collected sooner than
one hundred and eighty (180) days after approval of this resolution, pursuant to RCW 36.73.065
and RCW 82.80.140(4). The vehicle license fee shall be collected during the term of the existence
of the JCTBD, including assumption by Jefferson County should that occur, and shall cease to be
collected upon dissolution of the district.
Section 5. Notice to the Department of Licensing. The JCTBD Clerk and Finance Director are
hereby instructed to notify the Washington Department of Licensing(DOL)of the vehicle license
fee established by this resolution and request that DOL take all steps necessary to implement
collection of this fee in accordance with RCW 82.80.140.
Section 6. Severability. If any section,subsection, sentence,clause,or phrase of this resolution or
its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid,the remainder of this resolution or its
application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected.
Section 7. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon
approval and adoption by the JCTBD Board, with implementation of the vehicle fee subject to
RCW 82.80.140 and Section 4 above.
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ADOPTED and APPROVED this / day o nNu , 2025.
SEAL: JEFFERSON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
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