If the petition or resolution initiating the formation of the proposed park and recreation service area proposes that the initial capital or operational costs are to be financed by regular property tax levies for a six-year period as authorized by RCW 36.68.525, or an annual excess levy, or that proposed capital costs are to be financed by the issuance of general obligation bonds and bond retirement levies, a proposition or propositions for such purpose or purposes shall be submitted to the voters of the proposed service area at the same election. A proposition or propositions for regular property tax levies for a six-year period as authorized by RCW 36.68.525, an annual excess levy, or the issuance of general obligation bonds and bond retirement levies, may also be submitted to the voters at any general or special election.
RCW 36.68.480
Property tax levies or bond retirement levies—Election.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Pierce County v. Taxpayers of Lakes District Recreation Service Area (1967)
Most recently applied in Pierce County v. Taxpayers of Lakes District Recreation Service Area (January 1967)
1984 c 131 s 7; 1981 c 210 s 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 s 38; 1963 c 218 s 9.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.