(1) A public facilities district is authorized to acquire, construct, own, remodel, maintain, equip, reequip, repair, and operate (a) sports facilities, entertainment facilities, convention facilities, or regional centers as defined in RCW 35.57.020, and (b) for districts formed after January 1, 2000, recreational facilities other than ski areas, together with contiguous parking facilities. The taxes that are provided for in this chapter may only be imposed for these purposes.

     (2) A public facilities district may enter into agreements under chapter 39.34 RCW for the joint provision and operation of such facilities and may enter into contracts under chapter 39.34 RCW where any party to the contract provides and operates such facilities for the other party or parties to the contract.

     (3) Notwithstanding the establishment of a career, civil, or merit service system, a public facilities district may contract with a public or private entity for the operation or management of its public facilities.

     (4) A public facilities district is authorized to use the supplemental alternative public works contracting procedures set forth in chapter 39.10 RCW in connection with the design, construction, reconstruction, remodel, or alteration of any of its public facilities.

     (5) A public facilities district may impose charges and fees for the use of its facilities, and may accept and expend or use gifts, grants, and donations.

[2003 c 376 § 1; 1999 c 165 § 16; 1995 1st sp.s. c 14 § 3; 1995 c 396 § 3; 1989 1st ex.s. c 8 § 3; 1988 ex.s. c 1 § 13.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1999 c 164: See RCW 35.57.900.

     Severability -- Effective dates -- 1995 1st sp.s. c 14: See notes following RCW 36.100.010.

     Severability -- 1995 c 396: See note following RCW 36.100.010.