RCW
39.33.010 - Cities, towns and counties can sell or transfer property to
other governmental entities "on such terms and conditions as may be mutually
agreed upon." This statute permits transfer for less than value. See
AGO 1997 No. 5 for how to harmonize this statute with RCW 43.09.210 which
requires that a local government entity receive "full value" when there is
an intergovernmental transfer of property.
RCW
39.33.020 - This statute requires that a public hearing be held if the
value of the property being surplussed exceeds $50,000. MRSC has interpreted
this statute as only applying when property is sold or conveyed to another
governmental entity. The statute includes timing and notice provisions. [This
statute was amended by Chapter 123, Laws of 1995 to raise the dollar limit
from $5,000 to $50,000.]
RCW
35.94.040 - this statute requires that a public hearing be held if property
(real estate or personal property) originally purchased for utility purposes
is no longer needed for that use and the city desires to lease, sell or convey
the property. A hearing is required regardless of the value of the property.
RCW
42.30.110(1)(c) - Cities and towns can discuss in executive session the
minimum price at which it will sell a particular parcel of real estate if
public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of
decreased price. This statute enables the council to provide negotiation direction
and flexibility to the person delegated to sell real estate.
RCW
42.56.260 - This statute exempts from public disclosure real estate
appraisals obtained by the city prior to completion of a sale of the property.
RCW
43.09.210 - This statute requires that a local government entity receive
"full value" when there is an intergovernmental transfer of property. See
AGO 1997 No. 5 which concludes that the concept of "full value" is flexible,
depending on the facts.
Chapter 35.94 RCW - If a city or town wishes to sell or lease a public utility, or portions of the utility, it can do so by following the procedures in this chapter. Bids are required, and the council must approve the sale by a two-thirds vote, followed by submitting the issue to the voters.
