HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-08 - Res. Establishing Lake Management District No. 2 for Mason Lakeeso
ution No. cri
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 ( MD) as evidenced by the submittal of L 1D petitions.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the Mason Lake Aquatic
Management Plan recommended by the Mason Lake Vilfoil Committee which would be the basis
for the work plan for the LMD which includes provisions for eliminating the Eurasian Water Milfoil
and Slender Arrowhead from the .=ake while protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat;
The Board of County Comrnissioners enters the following findings of fact:
1. Formation of an _MD 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 sMD petitions.
All properties within the ,MD 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 appraised 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 V olfoil and Slender Arrowhead 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 and Slender Arrowhead, 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 oroven techniques based on environmental safety.
c. Conduct water quality monitoring as needed.
d. Investigate and promote the best management practices and shoreline
enhancement.
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Monitor for recurrence of Milfoil and Slender Arrowhead 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 YID
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 MD Steering Committee to be adopted by the county
commissioners.
The estimated amount that will be raised by the LMD rates in 2009 is $35,000. The total
estimated LMD rate revenue for the 10 year LIED including a maximum 5% annual increase
for inflation is $440,226.24. The formula of rates and charges that is to be used to establish
the 2009 assessment for the LMD is 11 cents per thousand valuation.
4. = he duration of the proposed aMD 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 DAD 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 Comrn!ttee support including
rnonthly 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 Tuesday,
September T 16, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th
Street, Shelton, WA.
ADOPTED this . day of A qt ' Li 5 * , 2008.
ATTEST:
TEST:
Reb'cca S. Rogers, Clerk ohe Board
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11/16nLy Cobb
Chief Ci . " De. ty Prosecuting rney
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Assessor
Treasurer
File
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COLNTY, WASH I NGTON
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Tim Sheldon, Chair
nd'a Ring Erickson, Coissioner
oss Gallagher, Commi oner
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