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The county has extensive experience with RI Ds, with the first RID in October 1955. Since then, <br />over 700 RID projects have been attempted, with nearly 550 successfully completed, The vast <br />majority were in the urbanized areas of the county. However, emphasis has now shifted to the <br />rural areas where nearly 1,200 miles of gravel roadways remain. <br />The creation method most commonly used by Spokane County in the recent past has been the <br />resolution of intention — ballot method. It offers owners a much more inclusive, interactive, <br />hands-on opportunity in the decision making process. The county also has an extensive history <br />using the petition method. However the success rate has been higher using the ballot method. <br />The resolution of intention — protest method has been used very seldom. It's not a good public <br />relations tool when working with owners and neighborhoods. From the beginning of the process, <br />it presents a confrontational climate. <br />Spokane County spends a significant portion ofthe R!D process in pre -formation activities related <br />to public education and participation. included are personal contacts, neighborhood meetings, <br />detai!ed meeting summaries mailed to all owners, and periodic updates also mailed to owners <br />(see appendix for some examples). While outside the mandatory statutes, the extensive public <br />participation element generally helps the legal process move smoothly and minimizes owner <br />misunderstandings and confrontations. That participation process has contributed to greater <br />owner election turnout as well as the overall success rate of Spokane County's RID program. <br />F-ormation Procedures <br />Two methods of RID formation are authorized by the statutes (RCW 36.88.020): <br />Resolution of Intention method. <br />2. Petition method. <br />In addition under the Resolution of Intention method, the county commissioners may opt to use <br />either ballots or protest procedures, as explained below. <br />Summary of Road Improvement District (RID) Formation Methods <br />Local and Road Improvement Districts Manual for Washington State Sixth Edition 75 <br />Resolution of Irrtention <br />Ballot <br />Protest <br />pontion <br />Koth,A <br />0wWft3888030-.040X" <br />{Chapter 35.43 RCW <br />(Section 38 88 060 RCW) <br />Initiated By <br />Commissioners <br />Commissioners <br />Property owners <br />Ballot Criteria <br />Board may form RID if <br />NIA <br />NIA <br />majority of votes cast are <br />in favor. Ione vote far <br />each $ of estimated <br />assessment.) <br />Protest Criteria <br />N/A <br />Board may not form RID if <br />N/A <br />protests representing <br />more than BO percent of <br />total estimated <br />improvement costs <br />(assessments) are <br />received. <br />Local and Road Improvement Districts Manual for Washington State Sixth Edition 75 <br />