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› List of Known Public Corporations/Public Development Authorities (PDAs) Operating under RCW 35.21.730 - 35.21.755
Updated 03/2011
List of Known Public Corporations/Public Development Authorities (PDAs) Operating under RCW 35.21.730 - 35.21.755
Includes dissolved or inactive PDAs
| Name of PDA | Date Created | Purpose | Place | Citation/Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Regional Public Development Authority (Lincoln County, Almira, Creston, Wilbur) | 2001 | Lincoln County | See Docs under Almira on MRSC's PDA Page | |
| Anacortes Downtown Development Authority | 1986 | Facilitating economic development, job creation and employment opportunities | Anacortes, Skagit County | Anacortes Municipal Code Ch. 2.72 |
| Anacortes Public Development Authority | 2002 | Community renewal agency under Ch. 35.81 | Anacortes, Skagit County | Anacortes Municipal Code Ch. 2.88 |
| Bellevue Convention Center Authority | 1988 | Operate Meydenbauer Center | Bellevue, King County | |
| Bellingham Public Development Authority | 2008 | Assist with development of downtown, Old Town, and waterfront | Bellingham, Whatcom County | See Documents on MRSC PDA Page |
| Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority | 1983 | Health care education and housing facilities | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Capitol Hill Housing Improvement Program - Capitol Hill Housing | 1984 | Preserve, improve, and restore affordable homes | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| City Center Redevelopment Authority (Vancouver) | 2006 | Facilitate the redevelopment of property within the Vancouver City Center Vision plan area | Vancouver, Clark County | Ordinance No. M-3739 and Bylaws, 2-27-06 |
| Downtown Redevelopment Authority (Vancouver) | 1997 | Oversees development and assembly of projects in the Vancouver hotel and convention center project (amended 2/06) | Vancouver, Clark County | Vancouver Municipal Code Ch. 2.73 and Ordinance M-3738, 2-27-06 |
| East Lewis County Public Development Authority | 1996 | Lewis County | Lewis County Code Ch. 2.30 ( ) | |
| Ellensburg Business Development Authority | 1994 | Provides economic development services for the City of Ellensburg and manages the Incubator and Airport Buildings | Ellensburg, Kittitas County | |
| Foss Waterway Development Authority | 1996 | Oversee property development and marketing of the publicly-owned Foss Waterway property | Tacoma, Pierce County | Tacoma Municipal Code Ch. 1.60 Public Development Corporations |
| Garfield Public Development Authority | 2005 | Residential and commercial development in the Town of Garfield | Garfield, Whitman County | |
| Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority | 1986 | Build and operate: the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva; a maritime museum to promote tourism and economic development; and to provide educational programs | Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County | |
| Grays Harbor Public Development Authority - Satsop Business Park | 1998 | Oversee the creation of the Satsop Redevelopment Park | Grays Harbor County | |
| Hamilton Public Development Authority | 2004 | Assist moving town facilities, infrastructure, and residences out of floodway; facilitate economic development, and social service functions | Skagit County | Hamilton Ordinance No. 241 () |
| Harrington Public Development Authority Facebook | 2003 | Economic development: create infrastructure anad opportunities for economic diversification | Harrington, Lincoln County | Harrington Ordinance No. 433, 7/09/03 |
| Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority - Historic Seattle | 1973 | Preservation and enhancement of historic heritage of City of Seattle | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Hurricane Ridge Public Development Authority Dissolved 2006 | 2000 - 2006 | Acquire and manage the National Park Service’s Hurricane Ridge Lodge concession in Olympic National Park; operated ski facility |
Port Angeles & Clallum County | See Hurricane Ridge docs on MRSC's PDA Page |
| Kent Downtown Public Market Development Authority (dissolved 6-03) | 1998-2003 | Acquisition, renovation of historic lumberman's barn | Kent, King County | Dissolved |
| King County Cultural Development Authority - 4Culture | 2002 | Evolved from the Office of Cultural Resources; arts, heritage, historic preservation, and public art | King County | King County Ordinance No. 14482 |
| Kitsap County Community Development Corporation | 2002 | Stimuate economic development | Kitsap County | Kitsap County Code Ch. 2.50 |
| Mission Ridge Public Development Authority (Inactive) | 2000 | To development Mission Ridge ski area | Chelan County | See Chelan County docs on MRSC's PDA page |
| Museum Development Authority of Seattle - Seattle Art Museum | 1985 | Provide capital funds and construct, manage, and operate downtown Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Museum of Flight Authority - Museum of Flight | 1985 | Develop public air and space museum | King County | King County Code Ch. 15.90 ( ) |
| North Beach Public Development Authority dba North Beach Water. North Beach Water District formed in 2008. | 2004 - 2008 | Operate water utility until water district can be formed | Pacific County | |
| Odessa Public Development Authority | 2000 | Develop the community through the creation of jobs | Lincoln County | Odessa Ordinance No. 546 and Charter () |
| Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority | 1981 | The PHPDA currently supports health care access through three major programs | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority - Pike Place Market | 1973 | Preserve and redevelop Pike Place Market Historical District and surrounding area | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Port Angeles Harbor Works Public Development Authority (Dissolved 2010) News Relese Announcing Dissolution ( ), 09/02/10 |
2008 - 2010 | Cleanup and redevelopment of the Rayonier Mill property, and to participation in assessment of hazardous waste and potential remediation measures in Port Angeles Harbor | Port Angeles and Port of Port Angeles Clallam County | Port Angeles Ordinance No. 3333 and Interlocal Agreement See Documents on MRSC PDA page |
| Poulsbo Public Development Authority (Dissolved 2002) | 1990 -2002 | Community education center for marine sciences | Poulsbo, Kitsap County | |
| Reardan Area Public Development Authority | 2006 | Management Audubon Lakes Wildlife Viewing Area | Lincoln County | |
| Republic Public Development Authority | 2003 | Industrial Park | Republic, Ferry County | Republic Ordinance 2003-07 () |
| Ritzville Public Development Authority |
2001 |
Adams, County | ||
| Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation/Development Authority | 1975 | Preserve cultural and ethnic characteristics of the International District | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| St. John Public Development Authority | 2006 | Senior housing - Community Pride Senior Living | ||
| Seattle Elevated Transportation Company (dissolved 6-03) | 1997-2003 | Develop monorail; replaced by city transportation authority | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Seattle Indian Services Commission | 1972 | Umbrella organization for agencies for providing services, activities and programs for Indian residents of Seattle | Seattle, King County | Seattle Municipal Code Ch 3.110 - Public Corporations |
| Skagit Emergency Medical Service Commission (Medic One) | 2003 | Provide county-wide EMS services | Skagit County | Skagit County Code Ch. 2.48 () |
| South Correctional Entity Facility (SCORE) | 2009 | Build and operate jail in south King County | Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila | Interlocal Agreement () |
| Southwest Hood Canal Public Development Authority | 2004 | Promote economic, cultural, and recreational development of the Southwest Hood Canal region |
Mason |
Created by Port of Hoodsport |
| Spokane Forestry Project Public Development Authority | 2001 | Administer community forestery project | Spokane, Spokane County | Spokane Municipal Code, Ch. 4.25B |
| Spokane Parking Public Development Authority | Manage and regulate public parking facilities | Spokane, Spokane County | ||
| Spokane Volunteers Public Development Authority | 2001 | Improve the general living condition; administer federal funds | Spokane, Spokane County | Spokane Municipal Code Ch. 04.25C |
| United Native Americans of Spokane Public Development Authority | Improve the general living condition; administer federal funds | Spokane, Spokane County | Spokane Municipal Code Ch. 4.25A | |
| Sprague Public Development Authority | 2004 | Sprague, Lincoln County | ||
| Tacoma Community Redevelopment Authority | Administers loans to a variety of clients | Tacoma, Pierce County | ||
| Tekoa Public Development Authority | 2005 | Whitman County | Ordinance No.748 | |
| Twisp Public Development Authority | 2008 | Development of Town Center Properties | Okanogan County | Ordinance No. 597 |
| Uniontown Community Development Association | 2001 | Assists with increasing the sustainable economic capacity and activity in Uniontown | Uniontown | Uniontown Municipal Code Ch. 5.06 |
| Valley Communications Center Development Authority - Valley Communications Center | To building Regional 9-1-1 Center | Kent, Federal Way, Tukwila | See Federal Way/Kent/Tukwila docs on MRSC's PDA Page | |
| Vancouver Area Development Authority Dissolved 2006 | 1987 | Vehicle to rehabilitate 21 historic houses comprising Officers Row; completed 2001 | Vancouver, Clark County | Repealed by M-3783-Effective 12/31/2006 |
| Washtucna Public Development Authority | 2002 | Economic development | Washtucna, Adams County | |
| Wind River Public Development Authority Wind River Nursery Redevelopment | April 2003 | To promote, develop and market the former Wind River Nursery site in Stabler | Skamania County | Skamania County Resolution 2003-15 |
List of Public Corporations/Public Development Authorities (PDA)
Related MRSC Resources
MRSC Index – Public corporations, public development corporations, public development authorities (PDA)