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HomeMy WebLinkAbout29-18 - Res. Regarding Establishment of Lake Management District No. 2 for Mason Lake RESOLUTION NO: A RESOLUTION adopting findings and determinations consistent with RCW 36.61.070 regarding the establishment of Lake Management District No. 2 for Mason Lake, and submitting the establishment of Lake Management District No. 2 to a vote of property owners within the proposed district. WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 15-18 on March 13, 2018 setting out its intention to consider formation of Lake Management District No. 2 for Mason Lake (LMD No. 2); and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 17, 2018 to consider formation of LMD No. 2 and the County Commissioners heard support from persons affected by the formation of LMD No. 2 and other comments regarding the proposed work program; and WHEREAS, a representatives from the Department of Ecology, the Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources had the opportunity to make presentations and comments on the proposal. NOW, THEREFORE,THE BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners adopts the following findings and determinations: 1. The formation of LMD No. 2 is in the public interest as evidenced by the following proposed plan (Exhibit A) of lake improvement and maintenance activities, which is approved as part of these findings. The proposed LMD will: 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. d. Investigate and promote the best management practices and shoreline enhancement. e. Monitor for recurrence of Eurasian Water Milfoil, Slender Arrowhead and Yellow Flag Iris or emergence of other lake 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. 2. The financing of the lake improvement and maintenance activities is feasible since the revenues to be raised match the activities set out in the proposed plan for LMD No. 2. 3. The plan for proposed lake improvement and maintenance activities avoids adverse impacts on fish and wildlife and provides for measures to protect and enhance fish and wildlife. 4. LMD No. 2 will exist for a period of 10 years, commencing in 2019. 5. The amount to be raised through rates and charges is approximately $36,000.00 the first year with a maximum escalation for inflation of 5% per year for the following nine years. LMD-Mason Lake- Resolution No.' 1-/� 6. The boundaries of the District are all properties fronting Mason Lake or having community access to Mason Lake, in Mason County, Washington. 7. Annual Charge per Parcel: The proposed formula for annual rates and charges to property in 2019 is 11 cents per thousand valuation. Revenue bonds will not be issued. Section 2. The question of whether to form Lake Management District No. 2 for Mason Lake shall be submitted to the property owners within the proposed district. The Support Services Department shall prepare the ballots for submittal to the property owners. Ballots will be received by the Office of the County Commissioners, 411 N. Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 no later than 5:00 pm, May 16, 2018. Section 3. Ballots will be available for public inspection after they have been counted. Dated this 17th day of April, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON A bse.+- Randy Neatherlin, Chair ATTEST: { �: Terri Drexler, Co ssioner Melis a J. , Clerk the Board Kevin Shu ommissioner Approved as to form: C... Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Timothy Whitehead J:\Lake Management District\Mason Lake LMD 2017-2018 Process\LMD-Resolution to Form&send ballot#2.doc LAKE MANAGEMENT PLANxhibi-E MASON LAKE, WA JANUARY 1, 2018 The following is the cost estimate and plan for the continued control of invasive species of plant life in Mason Lake. This plan is for calendar year 2018. CURRENT FUNDS ON HAND AS OF JANUARY 1, 2018: Milfoil Fund Checking Account* $9,171.88 LMD#2 Tax Receipts $112,418.10 Total $121,589.98 ESTIMATED 2018 INCOME FROM TAX RECEIPTS**: $49,000.00 ESTIMATED 2018 EXPENDITURES***: $55,674.00 ESTIMATED BALANCE DECEMBER 31, 2018: $114,915.98 *funds from donations prior to LIVID creation. Used for one-off bills, e.g. tax preparation, insurance and legal. **based on same 2017 rate of approx. $.16 per $1,000 assessed. ***includes expenses for re-election of the LIVID in 2018 The Mason Lake Management District (LMD#2) and volunteer committee has been tasked with the identification, mapping and treatment of invasive species of plant (as identified by the Washington State Department of Ecology) in Mason Lake. Current invasive species include Eurasian Water Milfoil (EWM), Slender Arrowhead (SAG) and Yellow Flag Iris. Licensing, identification, mapping, treatment and reporting is completed by our contractor, AquaTechnex, LLC. On an annual basis, the biologists from AquaTechnex procure licensing from Washington State DOE for the treatment of invasive species in Mason Lake. Herbicides used for the treatment are approved by the DOE, and only by licensed and qualified professionals. In the spring, an initial survey is completed by a diver from AquaTechnex, to determine location and type of invasive species. Based on this initial survey, a map of the locations and plant types is created, along with a plan of treatment, to be approved by the LMD#2 committee. Treatment timing and frequency are scheduled around fish windows and high occupancy weekends. Generally, treatment is done during a Tuesday to Thursday window to avoid weekend lake traffic. Prior to treatment, notices of treatment (dates, products used and restrictions) are sent out by mail to all residents. In addition, postings are placed on the shoreline in the specific areas of treatment. In the fall, another survey of the shoreline is done to determine effectiveness of the treatments. The current LIVID expires at the end of 2018. Petitions have been submitted to create a new LIVID starting in 2019. The current rate of tax collected in 2018 is approx. $.16 per $1,000 assessed. The new LIVID is requesting a voter approved rate of $.11 per assessed starting in 2019. The LIVID committee believes that with the current funds on hand, the rate of collection at $.11 will be sufficient to sustain the program. A 5% rate increase annually is available if it is determined that additional funds are required. The increase would require LIVID committee approval.