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IV <br />Patchelly. Puyallup <br />37 Wn. App. 434,682 P.2d 913 (1984) -there are still some limits to <br />acceptable substantial compliance on appeal <br />Bellevue Associates v. Bellevue, <br />108 Wn.2d 671.741 P.2d 993 (1987)- costs of certain separate and <br />distinct improvements may be levied properly In only part of a <br />district <br />Doolittle v. Everett, <br />114 Wn.2d 88.786 P.2d 253 (1990) - independent current use of <br />adjoining parcels may prevent combining them for assessment <br />purposes <br />Bellevue Plaza M, Bel vue, <br />121 Wn.2d 397, 851 P.2d 662 (1993) - Council should adopt a non- <br />speculative assessment method that produces equitable and valid <br />assessments appropriate for the circumstances and so find <br />9. Collection of assessments, prepayments and subsequent annual <br />installments. Chapter 35.49 RCW. <br />10. Permanent financing, usually by means of either LID bonds or ULID <br />revenue bonds, occasionally by installment notes. Chapter 35.45 RCW. <br />Crucial Decisions to Consider From the Outset <br />A. Assembling the Participants <br />$. Designing the Improvements <br />1. Location <br />2. Size <br />3. Cost <br />C. Establishing the Boundaries of the Assessment District. RCW 35.43.080. <br />D. Selecting the Method of Assessment. See, RCW 35.44.047, granting discretion <br />to the Council. <br />1. Traditional zone and termini approach described by RCW 35.44.030 <br />and M. <br />2. Variations on frontage and area charges <br />3. Additional formulas <br />4. Per lot or connection <br />5. Special benefit and proportionate assessment appraisal methodologies <br />6. Others? <br />E. Key Points to Remember <br />1. There are several presumptions in favor of local governments In <br />assessment proceedings. <br />a. Al! actions taken were legal <br />b. Property is specifically benefited <br />C. Assessments are no greater than the benefits <br />d. Assessments are equitable and proportionate <br />14 Local and Road Improvement Districts Manual for Washington State &[fr Edif'on <br />