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RESOLUTION NO: �,�
A RESOLUTION adopting findings and determinations consistent with RCW 36.61.070 regarding
the establishment of Lake Management District No. 1 for Island Lake, and submitting the
establishment of Lake lanagement District No. 1 to a vote of property owners within the
proposed district.
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 14-12 on
March 13, 2012 setting out its intention to consider formation of Lake Management District No. 1
for Island Lake (LMD No. 1) and a correction to this resolution was made on Varch 27 by
adoption of Resolution No. 21-12; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 10, 2012 and continued to April 17, 2012
to consider formation of LMD No. 1 and the County Commissioners heard support from persons
affected by the formation of LMD No. 1 and other comments regarding the proposed work
program; and
WHEREAS, 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.
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Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners adopts the following findings and
determinations:
1. The formation of LMD No. 1 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 Island 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. Investigate and promote the best management practices and shoreline
enhancement.
d. Monitor for recurrence of Eurasian Watermilfoil or emergence of other lake plants
that could adversely impact the freshwater system and recommend prompt action to
control these.
e. 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. 1.
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. 1 vvill exist for a period of 10 years.
5. The amount to be raised through rates and charges is approximately 510,000 annually for
ten years.
LIviD — Island Lake — Resolution No.
6. The boundaries of the District are all properties fronting Island Lake in Mason County,
Washington.
7. Annual Charge per Parcel: The proposed formula for annual rates and charges to property
in 2013 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 LIvD.
Section 2. The question of whether to form Lake Ivanagement District No.1 for Island Lake shall
be submitted to the property owners within the proposed district. The Central
Operations 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 17, 2012.
Section 3. Ballots will be available for public inspection after they have been counted.
Dated this 17th day of April, 2012.
A 17-EST:
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Shannon Goudy, Clerk o e Board
Approved as to form:
Tim Whitehead,
Attorney
Chief Deputy
Prosecuting
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Exhibit A
Island Lake Management District #1
Budget Proposal
February 2012
Purpose of the Island Lake Management District (LMD)
• To raise funds necessary to eliminate Eurasian Milfoil from Island Lake in order to restore
the recreational and aesthetic needs of property owners and other lake users by
employing the best techniques based on environmental safety and efficacy without
adversely impacting the fishery and wildlife habitat requirements.
• To monitor for recurrence of Eurasian Milfoil or emergence of other lake plants that could
adversely impact the lake and to recommend and fund removal of these plants
throughout the life of the LMD.
• To maintain an advisory committee of neighborhood representatives to direct the efforts
and funds of the LMD
Charges to property owners for LMD activities
Annual rates and charges will be used to raise funds to support the LMD activities. The
maximum amount that will be raised by the LMD throughout its ten year existence is the amount
approved by the district owners by vote upon creation of the LMD, which amount should be
approximately $100,000.00. The funds will be charged to waterfront property owners based on
the property values recorded in January 2012, and collected annually by the Mason County
Treasurer.
preliminary Based on a relimina review of values obtained from the Mason County Assessor and
subject to some� minor adjustment, the total value of all property within the proposed LMD is
$40,000,000.0O.
Usingan estimated total project cost of $100,000.00, the total assessment per
$0.25 pparcel would beer
$1,000 of the value of the property and buildings on each parcel as
those values appear in the 2012 assessment.
For exampl
e, an owner of a waterfront parcel for which the assessor had assessed value
would pay each ear for a period of 10 years. This figure would change in
of $300,000 Y
accor
dance with assessed value inasmuch as each parcel is reappraised every four years.
Proposed Budget
The proposed budget for the LMD is based on the past 10-year experience of controlling the
Eurasian Milfoil infestation in Island Lake. Weed growth will be controlled through this 10-year
project by diver surveys, underwater hand -pulling the plants and, depending on the lake
condition, occasional chemical treatment every few years.
LMD Budget Estimate
Treatment Year
Cost
Cost for application labor $1200 /day for 3 days
Public notice in newspaper
Mailings to lakeshore residents (postage and printing)
Aquathol Super K granular chemical costs $2275/acre for 4 acres
Underwater surveys and hand pulling plants
Estimate of project cost for treatment year:
Monitoring Year
Underwater surveys and hand pulling plants
Estimate of project cost for monitoring year two:
10-Year Budget Estimate
Project Year
1 Treatment
2 Monitoring
3 Treatment
4 Monitoring
5 Treatment
6 Monitoring
7 Treatment
8 Monitoring
9 Treatment
10 Monitoring
$3,600
$400
$200
$9,100
$1,000
$14,300
Cost
$1,000
Mason County fee
Permit fees and contingency funds
TOTAL
Max Folsom
Island Lake Management Distnct #1
330 E Island Lake Drive
$1,000
Increase
0.0%
0.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
5.0%
Increase
Estimate
$0
$0
$715
$50
$751
$53
$788
$55
$828
$58
Budget
Estimate
$14,300
$1,000
$15,015
$1,050
$15,766
$1,103
$16,554
$1,158
$17,382
$1,216
$1,000
$14,458
$100,000