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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 13
Chapter 13.02
Section 13.02.0214
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.02 Solid Waste

Article II. General Provisions

Section 13.02.0214 Equipment – Projects – Expenditures
  1. To the maximum extent permitted by state law, the City may acquire such equipment, engage in projects, enter into contracts and perform such functions as may enable it to carry out solid waste (including recyclables) handling, collection or disposal responsibilities and such other purposes as the city council may direct. These powers shall be broadly construed to accomplish their intended purpose.
     
  2. The city council approves departmental expenditures of funds for equipment and projects, which may be funded by the respective department fund, by grant or by appropriation from federal, state or local resources as the city council may authorize.
     
  3. Any expenditure not more than the then current public bid limit, excluding applicable taxes, may be made without city council approval, except for such expenditures shall be from the fund for the appropriate department.

Date Passed: Monday, November 26, 2012

Effective Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ORD C34938 Section 4