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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 07
Chapter 07.08
Section 07.08.158
 

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.08 Funds

Article II. Special Revenue Funds

Section 07.08.158 Legal Services and Relocation Fund
  1. There is established a special revenue fund entitled the “legal services and relocation fund” into which shall be paid two percent of all revenue collected pursuant to SMC 8.07C each year for five calendar years (2023-2027) to seed the fund and then it shall thereafter be maintained with 100% proceeds from substandard housing enforcement actions by the Legal Services and Relocation Program.
  1. As provided in the annual budget, the “legal services and relocation fund” is appropriated to provide for legal services and relocation funds arising out of rental units that fall below standards of habitability, as established by SMC 10.57.070. The city council may also provide for additional revenues to be paid into such fund from time to time from any available funds of the City.

Date Passed: Monday, March 27, 2023

Effective Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

ORD C36366 Section 3