In re the Appeal of the State

The state of Washington appeals from a judgment that (a) overrules its objections to the assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 5311 of the city of Tacoma, and (b) ratifies and confirms the assessments levied against certain property owned by the state.

The local improvement district installed a 12-inch cast iron water main, with necessary appurtenances and three fire hydrants, in Sprague Avenue between South 64th Street *381and South 70th Street. Tacoma City Water Division paid a portion of the cost; the balance was assessed against the property abutting Sprague Avenue for a distance…