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Council told waiving right‑of‑way fees for nonprofits would be a prohibited gift of public funds
Summary
Council members discussed nonprofit right‑of‑way permit fees April 8 after an appeal from the Pullman Civic Trust. City legal counsel advised waiving or reducing the fee would likely violate the Washington State constitutional prohibition on gifts of public funds; councilors discussed alternatives.
Council discussion on April 8 examined whether the city could reduce or waive right‑of‑way permit fees for nonprofit events after public comment from the Pullman Civic Trust and questions from council members.
City legal counsel Thad advised the council that, under Washington law and the state constitution, waiving a fee in this circumstance would likely be treated as a "gift of public funds." He explained the constitutional…
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