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A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the Board of County Commissioners to establish Lake
Management District No. 3 for Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer Lake Integrated Aquatic
Vegetation Management Plan prepared by Mason County Noxious Weed Control for the Spencer Lake
community which would be the basis for the work plan for the LMD. This Plan includes provisions is to
control noxious aquatic weeds at Spencer Lake in a manner that allows sustainable native plant and
animal communities to thrive, maintains acceptable water quality conditions and facilitates recreational
enjoyment(boating, fishing, and swimming) of the lake.
The Board of County Commissioners enters the following findings of fact:
1. Formation of an LMD to protect Spencer Lake's beneficial uses and water quality is in the public
interest. This is evidenced by the broad support expressed by Spencer 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 control measures of fragrant waterlily and other noxious aquatic
plants 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. 3 for Spencer Lake.
2. Purpose of the Lake Management District:
a. Manage noxious aquatic plants in Spencer Lake to meet recreational and aesthetic needs.
b. Employ proven techniques based on environmental safety.
c. Conduct inspections to determine areas of invasive species infestation and effectiveness of
treatments.
d. Investigate and promote the best management practices for treatment of noxious weeds.
e. Monitor for occurrence of as well as emergence of other lake plants that have been identified
by the State of Washington as noxious.
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f. Maintain a volunteer advisory committee of lakefront owner representative 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 2020 is $13,996. The total estimated
LMD rate revenue for the 10 year LMD including a maximum 5% annual increase for inflation is
$176,043. The annual 5% increase would only occur if approved by the LMD#3 Advisory
Committee. The formula of rates and charges that is to be used to establish the 2020 assessment for
the LMD is 23 (twenty-three) cents per thousand valuation.
Property owners within Lake Management District No. 3 currently enrolled in the Senior Citizen
Exemption Program with the Mason County Assessor's Office will receive a reduction in their LMD
rates &charges for the years in which they are entitled to the exemption with the County. In order to
receive the reduction in any given year, property owners must have qualified on or before November
1 of the prior year.
4. The duration of the proposed LMD is 10 years, beginning in 2020.
5. The proposed boundaries of the District are all properties with lakefront access to Spencer Lake in
Mason County, Washington.
6. Spencer Lake Management District Steering Committee:
The volunteer Spencer Lake Management Advisory Committee will represent the interests of property
owners with lakefront to the lake. Annual LMD work plan and budget will be recommended by the
advisory 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 and invoice payments to contractors.
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 by the Spencer Lake Management Advisory Committee.
8. A public hearing on the formation of the proposed LMD No. 3 shall be held on June 11, 2019 at 9:15
a.m. in the Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA.
ADOPTED this 7th day of May, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COLIN INGTON
Mel sa ry, Clerk df the Board Kevin ShuC it
Sharon Trus' Commissioner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Timothy Whitehead Rand Neat erlin, Commissioner
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
C: LMD#3
Assessor
Treasurer
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