Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 36.100.035 (2026)

Additional powers and restrictions on district that constructs baseball stadium

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In addition to other powers and restrictions on a public facilities district, the following shall apply to a public facilities district, located in a county with a population of one million or more, that constructs a baseball stadium:
(1) The public facilities district, in consultation with the professional baseball team that will use the stadium, shall have the authority to determine the stadium site;
(2) The public facilities district, in consultation with the professional baseball team that will use the stadium, shall have the authority to establish the overall scope of the stadium project, including, but not limited to, the stadium itself, associated parking facilities, associated retail and office development that are part of the stadium facility, and ancillary services or facilities;
(3) The public facilities district, in consultation with the professional baseball team that will use the stadium, shall have the final authority to make the final determination of the stadium design and specifications;
(4) The public facilities district shall have the authority to contract with the baseball team that will use the stadium to obtain architectural, engineering, environmental, and other professional services related to the stadium site and design options, environmental study requirements, and obtaining necessary permits for the stadium facility;
(5) The public facilities district, in consultation with the professional baseball team that will use the stadium, shall have the authority to establish the project budget and bidding specifications and requirements on the stadium project;
(6) The public facilities district, in consultation with the professional baseball team that will use the stadium and the county in which the public facilities district is located, shall have the authority to structure the financing of the stadium facility project; and
(7) The public facilities district shall consult with the house of representatives executive rules committee and the senate facilities and operations committee before selecting a name for the stadium.
As used in this section, "stadium" and "baseball stadium" mean a "baseball stadium" as defined in RCW 82.14.0485.
[ 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 s 303.]

Notes:

Part headings not lawEffective date1995 3rd sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 82.14.0485.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1997–1997 · leading case: King Cnty. v. Taxpayers of King Cnty., 949 P.2d 1260 (Wash. 1997).
King Cnty. v. Taxpayers of King Cnty., 949 P.2d 1260 (Wash. 1997). “035(1), which gives the District the authority to determine the site of the baseball stadium, and to RCW 36.100.035(2), which gives the District the authority to determine the overall scope of the stadium project.”
King Cnty. v. Taxpayers of King Cnty., 949 P.2d 1260 (Wash. 1997). · cites it 2× “The Taxpayers object to RCW 36.100.035(1), which gives the District the authority to determine the site of the baseball stadium, and to RCW 36.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 36.100.035(1) — 1 case
King Cnty. v. Taxpayers of King Cnty., 949 P.2d 1260 (Wash. 1997). “The Taxpayers object to RCW 36.100.035(1), which gives the District the authority to determine the site of the baseball stadium, and to RCW 36.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 36.100.035(2) — 2 cases
King Cnty. v. Taxpayers of King Cnty., 949 P.2d 1260 (Wash. 1997). “035(1), which gives the District the authority to determine the site of the baseball stadium, and to RCW 36.100.035(2), which gives the District the authority to determine the overall scope of the stadium project.”
King Cnty. v. Taxpayers of King Cnty., 949 P.2d 1260 (Wash. 1997). “The Taxpayers object to RCW 36.100.035(1), which gives the District the authority to determine the site of the baseball stadium, and to RCW 36.”
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