(1) The governing body of the most populous city in a metropolitan statistical area may by resolution propose creation of a mass transit district if the governing body finds that area-wide mass transit needs cannot be met by local transit operation.
(2) The resolution of the governing body shall:
(a) Be considered at a public hearing only after notice as required for regular consideration of other resolutions by city charter or ordinance;
(b) Include findings of the need for creation of a mass transit district in the affected area;
(c) Describe the boundaries of the proposed district, which may be limited to a proposed service area but which may not extend beyond the limits of the city’s urban growth boundary; and
(d) If approved, be addressed to and filed with the governing body of the county in which the proposed district is principally situated.
(3) Upon receipt of the resolution under subsection (2) of this section, the county governing body shall commence district formation proceedings as provided in ORS 198.705 to 198.955.
(4) The county governing body shall order an election within the proposed district for approval or disapproval by the electors voting on the question of formation of a district under this section, notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 198.810 (3).
(5) A certified copy of an order forming a mass transit district shall be filed with the Governor. [1977 c.347 §2; 1979 c.585 §1; 1999 c.454 §3; 2009 c.11 §30; 2018 c.4 §1]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance
Chapter 267 - Mass Transit Districts; Transportation Districts
Section 267.010 - Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394.
Section 267.085 - Resolution to form district; content; filing.
Section 267.090 - Directors; appointment; term; vacancies; Governor to fix time of first meeting.
Section 267.095 - Terms of directors first appointed.
Section 267.107 - Resolution to create certain districts; contents; election; filing.
Section 267.108 - Appointment of directors.
Section 267.120 - Officers of board; terms; oath.
Section 267.135 - General manager; qualifications; term; removal.
Section 267.140 - Duties of general manager.
Section 267.145 - General manager’s attendance at board meetings; pro tempore manager.
Section 267.153 - Administrative process for adjudicating ordinance violations; penalties.
Section 267.170 - Initiative and referendum.
Section 267.200 - Existence, status and general powers of districts.
Section 267.203 - Authority to enter into transaction for electricity or diesel fuel.
Section 267.205 - Classification and designation of service areas; determination of area financing.
Section 267.210 - Preparation of general plan for mass transit system; content; revision.
Section 267.225 - Intergovernmental agreements; condemnation of authority; joint occupancy.
Section 267.230 - Exemption from public utility or railroad regulation.
Section 267.245 - District exempt from right of way fencing requirements.
Section 267.250 - Definitions for ORS 267.250 to 267.263.
Section 267.255 - Hearing on petition; notice.
Section 267.265 - Use of moneys derived from withdrawal of territory from district.
Section 267.300 - Authority of district to finance system.
Section 267.302 - Restrictions on financing for districts formed under ORS 267.107.
Section 267.305 - Levy, collection, enforcement of ad valorem taxes.
Section 267.320 - User charges, fees and tolls; persons over 65.
Section 267.335 - Authority to issue revenue bonds; interest-bearing warrants.
Section 267.370 - District taxing authority.
Section 267.380 - Definitions for ORS 267.380 and 267.385.
Section 267.385 - Employer payroll tax; collection; enforcement.
Section 267.387 - Restrictions on increase in payroll tax.
Section 267.390 - Acceptance of funds from United States.
Section 267.400 - Authority to issue short-term obligations; conditions.
Section 267.480 - TriMet Crash Advisory Committee.
Section 267.510 - Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650.
Section 267.515 - Application of ORS chapter 255 to district.
Section 267.520 - Method of forming district.
Section 267.550 - Status of district.
Section 267.570 - Powers relating to public transportation.
Section 267.575 - Preparation of public transit system plan; contents; revision.
Section 267.615 - Financing methods.