HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-18 - Res. Establishing Lake Management District No 2 for Mason Lake Resolution No. . �A
A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the Board of County Commissioners to establish Lake
Management District No. 2 for Mason Lake pursuant to Chapter 36.61 RCW and setting the
public hearing on formation of the same.
WHEREAS, there is an indication of significant support from Mason Lake property owners for
formation of a Lake Management District(LMD) as evidenced by the submittal of LMD petitions.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the Mason Lake Aquatic
Management Plan recommended by the Mason Lake Milfoil Committee which would be the basis
for the work plan for the LMD which includes provisions for eliminating the Eurasian Water Milfoil,
Slender Arrowhead, Yellow Flag Iris and other aquatic plants that have been identified by the
State of Washington as noxious while protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat;
The Board of County Commissioners enters the following findings of fact:
1. Formation of an LMD to protect Mason Lake's beneficial uses and water quality is in the
public interest. This is evidenced by the broad support expressed by Mason Lake property
owners evidenced by the number of signatures appearing on the LMD petitions.
All properties within the LMD boundaries have direct access to the lakefront or community
access and enjoy significant opportunity to enjoy the lake through passive and active
recreation, which is reflected in relatively higher property values. These property owners will
collectively share the greatest amount of benefit from the lake management program. Benefit
to each property is appropriately reflected in the rates, which provide for a charge based on
the total assessed value of the property.
2. The financing of the lake improvement or maintenance activities is feasible. The LMD will
guarantee the fees needed to continue with Milfoil, Slender Arrowhead, Yellow Flag Iris and
other noxious aquatic plants control measures and the costs of permits, monitoring, printing
and mailing.
3. Adequate provisions have been made to protect fish and wildlife. Aquatic herbicides have
been approved for use by the US Environmental Protection Agency for the use in lakes and
reservoirs used for human drinking water consumption. The herbicide will not harm fish or
wildlife, and by eliminating the noxious aquatic plants, the native flora and fauna should be
restored.
4. Financial security should not be required to cover the costs of the LMD process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners for Mason
County as follows:
1. Pursuant to RCW 36.61.030, the Board of Mason County Commissioners hereby designates
the proposed LMD as Mason County Lake Management District No. 2 for Mason Lake.
2. Purpose of the Lake Management District:
a. Manage noxious aquatic plants in Mason Lake to meet recreational and aesthetic
needs, fishery and wildlife habitat requirement, and ecosystem and groundwater
concerns.
b. Employ proven techniques based on environmental safety.
c. Conduct water quality monitoring as needed.
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d. Investigate and promote the best management practices and shoreline
enhancement.
e. Monitor for recurrence of Milfoil, Slender Arrowhead and Yellow Flag Iris or
emergence of other aquatic plants that could adversely impact the freshwater system
and recommend prompt action to control these.
f. Maintain an advisory committee of neighborhood representatives to direct the efforts
and funds of the LMD.
3. Charges to property:
Annual rates and charges will raise funds to support LMD activities. Annual LMD budget and
rates will be recommended by the LMD Steering Committee to be adopted by the county
commissioners.
The estimated amount that will be raised by the LMD rates in 2019 is $36,000. The total
estimated LMD rate revenue for the 10 year LMD including a maximum 5% annual increase
for inflation is $452,802.00. The formula of rates and charges that is to be used to establish
the 2019 assessment for the LMD is 11 (eleven) cents per thousand valuation.
4. The duration of the proposed LMD is 10 years.
5. The proposed boundaries of the District are all properties fronting Mason Lake or community
access to Mason Lake, in Mason County, Washington.
6. Mason Lake Management District Steering Committee:
The volunteer Mason Lake Milfoil Committee will represent the interests of property owners
around the lake. Annual LMD work plan, budget and LMD rates will be recommended by the
steering committee for approval by the county commissioners. The Committee will track
activities and expenditures. The County staff will provide Committee support including
monthly financial reports.
7. In lieu of a $5,000 bond to cover the cost of the LMD process as authorized by RCW
36.61.030, the processing costs (postage, legal advertisements, paper and other necessary
costs to create the District) shall be paid from the Mason Lake Management Fund#194.
8. A public hearing on the formation of the proposed LMD No. 2 shall be held on April 17, 2018
at 9:30 a.m. in the Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA.
ADOPTED this 13th day of March, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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M li sa wry, CI of the Board Rand eatherlin, air
Terri Drexler, Com issioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Timothy Whitehead Kevin Shu Commissioner
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Assessor
Treasurer
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