Public Development Authorities in Seattle, WA
The Public development Authorities or PDAs are unique, independent entities of the Seattle government. They are legally separate from the city:
http://www.cityofseattle.net/html/citizen/pda.htm
- These authorities are capable of taking care of the public purpose activities:
http://www.mrsc.org/subjects/econ/ed-pda.aspx
- Each PDA is governed by a volunteer council which is also known as governing board. This governing board is involved in setting policies, oversees activities and staff.
- PDAs also have the flexibility of accomplishing community projects.
- The services offered by PDAs are well streamlined and highly efficient.
- These PDAs have flexibility under State law to administer federal funds and they can combine public funds and private taxes.
- These PDAs have an extensive impact in Seattle as they have high valued assets and have been involved in several effective operations.
- These PDAs are generally funded by public or private sources and most of the times they are self-sufficient that is they do not require an additional city funding.
