Legal Opinion
City of Ellensburg v. State
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 26, 1992No. 57948-2PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, J.
The City of Ellensburg (City) furnishes fire protection services to Central Washington University (CWU) which is located within the city. The State, acting through the Department of Community Development (DCD), and pursuant to RCW 35.21.775, contracts with the City to pay its proportional share of appropriated funds for fire protection services. That share is determined by the formula in WAC 365-80.
The City's cost of furnishing fire protection services to CWU is substantially greater than the amount paid by the State. The City sued the State, both houses of the State Legislature, the DCD, the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Employco Personnel Services, Inc. v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1991
- Pannell v. ThompsonWashington Supreme Court · 1979
- Hass v. City of KirklandWashington Supreme Court · 1971
3Cited by21 opinions
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