HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-046 - Res. Declaring the Feasibility and Creating Road Improvement District No. 2024-01 Shetland Road RESOLUTION NO. 2024- QUID
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF MASON COUNTY ROAD )
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT(RID) NO. 2024-01 ) Resolution declaring the feasibility of
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF SHETLAND ROAD ) proceeding and creating a
LOCATED IN SECTION 16 AND 21,TOWNSHIP 21 ) Road Improvement District
NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST,W.M
WHEREAS,Resolution No.2024-040, which was passed and adopted on July 8,2024. Declared the intent of
the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County, Washington ('the Board') to order the improvement
of the following described tract of land:
Shetland Road—located in Section 16,and 21, Township 21 North, Range 3, W.M. Mason County,
Washington, from Milepost 0.306 to Milepost 1.670.
WHEREAS,the roadway improvement is located adjacent to and adjoining:
• Survey under Auditor's File No. 360682 in Volume 5 of surveys, page 30.
• Survey under Auditor's File No. 379385 in Volume 7 of surveys, page 21.
• Survey under Auditor's File No. 1967520 in Volume 37 of surveys, pages 94-97.
• Short Plat# 992 under Auditor's File No. 388390.
• Short Plat# 1418 under Auditor's File No. 430361.
• Short Plat#2240 under Auditor's File No. 556384.
• Short Plat#3154 under Auditor's File No. 2187889.
WHEREAS,the road improvements will involve an estimated construction cost of$365,000.00, which
covers:
• Mobilization
• Drainage
• Grading
• CSTC (crushed surfacing top course)
• Double shot chip seal
• Engineering and survey work
• Signage
• Other necessary related expenses
WHEREAS, following comprehensive evaluation and environmental analysis, it has been determined that
the proposed road improvement project within RID No. 2024-01 qualifies for a Determination of Non-
Significance (DNS) under SEPA guidelines,and does not necessitate further environmental review due to
its non-significant impacts; and,
WHEREAS,the Board held a public hearing on August 13,2024 which was advertised in accordance with
RCW 36.88.050 and RCW 79.44.040,to assess the feasibility of proceeding with the RID;and,
WHEREAS,the County Engineer presented and described the proposed RID project to the Board at the
public hearing, pursuant to RCW 36.88.050. Information in the Engineer's RID file,which was available
to the Board, included an assessment map or print showing thereon the lots,tracts and parcels of land and
other property which will be specially benefited by the improvement together with a preliminary
assessment roll showing the estimated amount of the cost and expense of such improvement to be borne by
each lot, tract or parcel of land or other property, and also designating thereon all property which will deed
right-of-way for their equitable contribution; and,
WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommended a flat rate method of assessment for the proposed RID
to the Board at the public hearing; and,
WHEREAS,the Board received public testimony and reviewed petitions regarding the formation of the
Road Improvement District(RID)during the hearing, and carefully considered both the testimony and the
majority of the petitions; and,
WHEREAS,the benefits of the proposed improvements will serve to enhance public safety, accessibility,
and overall community welfare.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners that:
Section 1. The Board has considered written and verbal testimony from property owners and finds the
petition represents a majority of the lineal frontage within the proposed boundaries of the Shetland Road
Improvement District(RID No. 2024-01).
Section 2. The Board further finds the proposed RID to be feasible and hereby approves the formation
and construction of the Shetland Road RID No. 2024-01.
Section 3. The Board acknowledges and accepts the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) under
SEPA guidelines for the road improvement project within Shetland Road RID No. 2024-01.
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Section 4. The Board has determined that the method of assessment for the RID will be structured as
follows:
• The total estimated construction cost is $365,000.00.
• Repayment will occur over a maximum period of 10 years, with an estimated interest rate of 6%,
subject to variation per lender.
• The total cost will be spread among an estimated 91 parcels. Of these, 17 parcels will deed the
County right-of-way for their equitable contribution and 5 parcels are classified as
timberland/forestland or senior citizen exemption.
• The remaining 69 parcels will be assessed at an estimated $704.74 per tax parcel, annually for a 10-
year repayment period.
• This method of assessment is deemed the most practical and equitable under the prevailing
conditions and reflects the special benefits derived.
Section 5. All costs associated with the aforementioned roadway improvements, including
mobilization, drainage, grading, CSTC, double shot chip seal, engineering and survey crews, signs, and
any other related expenses, shall be covered as part of RID No. 2024-01.
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Section 6. The Board intends to establish an assessment reimbursement agreement for the Roadway
Improvement District(RID). This agreement will be applicable to any new divisions of land or access to
the improved roadways which occur after certification of the final assessment roll.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective on
\Cj, 2024, following the conclusion of the public comment period for the SEPA
Nonsi nificance Determination and its final adoption.
PASSED this day of , 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
MCKENZIE IT , RAN�Y NEATHEALIN, Chair
Clerk of the Board
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: KEVIN SHUTTY, ice hair
TIM SHARON TRASK,Commissioner
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