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A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the Board of County Commissioners to establish Lake
Management District No. 1 for Island 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 Island 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 request of the Island Lake
property owners to establish the Lake Management District to eliminate and monitor for
recurrence of Eurasian Water Milfoil or other lake plants that could adversely impact the lake;
The Board of County Commissioners enters the following findings of fact:
1. Formation of an LMD to protect Island Lake's beneficial uses and water quality is in the public
interest. This is evidenced by the broad support expressed by Island 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 and enjoy
sicnificant opportunity to enjoy the lake through passive and active recreation. 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 resulting taxable 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 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 Eurasian Water Milfoil, the native flora and fauna should be
restored.
4. Financial security should not be required to cover the costs of the LMD process.
NOVV, 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. 1 for Island Lake.
2 Purpose of the Lake Management District:
a. Manage noxious aquatic plants in Island Lake to meet recreational and aesthetic
needs, fishery and wildlife habitat requirements by employing the best techniques
based on environmental safety and efficacy.
b. Monitor for recurrence of Water Milfoil or emergence of other lake plants that could
adversely impact the lake and to recommend and fund the removal or control of
these plants throughout the life of the LMD
c. Maintain an advisory committee of neighborhood representatives to direct the efforts
and funds of the LMD
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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 LIVD Advisory Committee to be adopted by the county
commissioners.
The estimated amount that will be raised by the LMD rates in 2013 is S10,000. The total
estimated LMD rate revenue for the 10 year LIVID is 3100,000. The formula of rates and
charges that is to be used to establish the 2013 assessment for the LMD is 25 cents per
thousand valuation. It is anticipated that revenue bonds or notes payable from such rates
and charges will be issued to finance the activities of the LMD
4. The duration of the proposed LMD is 10 years.
5. The proposed boundaries of the District are all properties fronting Island Lake in Mason
County, Washington.
6. Island Lake LMD Advisory Committee:
The volunteer Island Lake LMD Advisory 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 35,000 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 Island Lake Lake Management Fund #199
8. A public hearing on the formation of the proposed LMD No. 1 shall be held on Tuesday, April
10, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street,
Shelton, WA.
ADOPTED this 13th day of March, 2012
ATTEST:
nnon Goudy, Clerk of we Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tim Whitehead
Chief Civil I Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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