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MASON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER VI - CAPITAL FACILITIES
ORDINANCE amending the Capital Facilities element ( Chapter VI ) of the Mason County
Comprehensive Plan under the authority of RCW 36 . 7oA . 70 .
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act ( RCW 36 . 7oA . 13o ) requires each
county, including Mason County, to take legislative action to review and revise its
comprehensive plan and development regulations to ensure that the plan and regulations
continue to comply with the requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS, on October 17 and November zi, 2oi6 the Mason County Planning Advisory
Commission held public hearings to consider the proposed changes to the Capital Facilities
element of the Comprehensive Plan, and passed a motion to recommend approval of said
changes .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, the Mason County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves and ADOPTS revisions to Chapter VI ( Capital Facilities
element) of the Mason County Comprehensive Plan as described by ATTACHMENT A .
DATED this )L day of December 2o3. 6 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST :
,Vitt Q OA- JP 'ILI�
Terri Jeffreys, a '
Me iss ry, Clerk the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM : Tim Sheldon , Commissioner
Tim Whitehead , Chief DPA Randy Neatherlin , Commissioner
CHAPTER VI
CAPITAL FACILITIES
1. INTRODUCTION
The Capital Facilities Chapter contains the capital facilities element, one of the six elements
required for Mason County's Comprehensive Plan under the Growth Management Act (GMA)
(36.7oA.07o RCW). This element provides an inventory of existing conditions and publicly owned
facilities by quantifying capital facilities currently provided by Mason County or by other
jurisdictions operating in the County.
The chapter also contains goals and policies for the capital facilities operated by Mason County,
except for transportation facilities,which are discussed in the Transportation Chapter. The capacity
of the County's facilities and the level of service they provide is discussed and compared with the
County's desired levels of service. The "level of service" is an objective measure of how well services
are provided to the public. Deficiencies and improvement needs are identified, improvement costs
are estimated, projects are scheduled for six and 20-year planning horizons, and a six-year finance
plan and possible financing options are discussed.
Besides the City of Shelton, there are other public organizations and special districts that have
capital facilities and taxing authority which exist in the county. These include the school districts,
hospital districts, port districts, cemetery district, Public Utility Districts, regional library system,
water districts, and fire districts. These districts have their own governing body and capital facilities
planning. A list of these districts is provided as follows: Mason County Hospital Districts 1 & 2, the
Ports of Allyn, Dewatto, Grapeview, Hoodsport, and Shelton; the School Districts of Southside,
Grapeview, Elma, Shelton, Mary M Knight, Pioneer, North Mason, and Hood Canal; Fire Protection
Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11,12, 13, 16, 17 and 18; Cemetery District 1; Belfair Water District 1;
Public Utility Districts 1 & 3; Hartstene Pointe Water-Sewer District, Maggie Lake Water District,
Tahuya River Valley Water District, and Trails End Water District.
ORGANIZATIONAND CONTENTS
The following section of this chapter includes a list of goals and policies that provides the direction
for future capital facility decisions for Mason County. Subsequent sections, 3 through 9, profile and
analyze seven types of capital facilities in the County for water and wastewater, solid waste, parks
and recreation, county administration buildings, police and criminal justice, stormwater
management and habitat improvement, and public works.
Sections 3 through 9 each include a brief description of the existing systems and public entities that
provide the facilities. An assessment of future facility needs is also developed for each category of
facility. Section so discusses financing for county owned and operated facilities for the six-year
financial planning period 2017-2022.
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FACILITY NEEDS
A number of methods can be used to determine Mason County's capital facility needs over the next
six and 20-year GMA planning periods. As not all capital facilities require the same level of analysis
to determine needed improvements, different analytical techniques can be employed to identify
facility needs as long as they accomplish the goal of determining future need for the capital
facilities. While the state Growth Management Act requires that level of service(LOS)standards be
established to identify transportation improvements, the need for other capital facilities can be
assessed using either LOS or planning level assumptions(WAC 36S-196-320).
The advantage of using LOS standards is the ability to quantify deficiencies and identify
improvement needs. The LOS can also be used as a performance standard for concurrency by
comparing the service level being provided by a capital facility against the quantitative LOS
standard. The service is considered deficient if it does not meet the service level standard that the
County has determined it wants to deliver to its residents and users. The LOS approach makes the
most sense where there are easily quantifiable facilities or where the state has defined the
standards, such as for sewer and water facilities.
The less rigorous planning assumptions approach also has advantages. The capital facilities
planning assumptions are not quantitative measures of facility need. Instead, they identify facility
improvements based upon the need to serve growth and development anticipated in the land use
element. This approach works best where identification of quantitative measures would be
difficult, where there are no statewide standards, or where the necessary information or data to
apply quantitative measures would be difficult or too time-consuming to obtain. Facilities such as
parks and recreation and stormwater facilities might best be handled with this approach.
FINANCING
Facility needs are identified, and a six-year finance plan is developed, in Section io for sewer,water,
parks and recreation, and stormwater. This Section also includes the results of facility planning
efforts for County administrative buildings, police and criminal justice facilities, and solid waste
facilities. Financing needs and options are included for these facilities as well. The Section includes
by reference the capital facilities plans for Grapeview, Hood Canal, North Mason, Pioneer, and
Shelton School Districts, to facilitate orderly growth and coordination in the provision of future
capital facility needs.
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT
One of the Growth Management Act goals, referred to as "concurrency," is the provision of
infrastructure facilities and services to serve projected growth at the time such growth occurs, or
within a reasonable time afterwards. This starts with identifying specific facility needs using the
strategies previously discussed. Another important aspect of concurrency is the ability to monitor
the development of infrastructure improvements to assess whether they keep pace with approved
development.
Concurrency management, as it is called, involves a set of land use and permit approval processes
designed to ensure facilities and services keep pace with growth. In some cases, development
codes could be enacted to require that specific LOS standards be promulgated through the
development of identified improvements.
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In other cases, restrictions to growth may be imposed until appropriate service standards for capital
facilities are achieved. Land use applications for certain development proposals, in areas targeted
for future growth, could have their approvals withheld pending concomitant development of
appropriate urban service level facilities (e.g., sewer facilities). The municipality would be
responsible for managing the concurrent development of these urban services. Requiring individual
developers to fund and implement needed improvements is one possible funding method among a
variety of other scenarios (e.g., grants, loans, and state, federal, and private sources). Under this
arrangement, the final tenant(e.g., homebuyer or building purchaser)would ultimately pay for the
new facilities through a higher initial purchase price or through a periodic assessment. Mason
County's policies for concurrency management are contained in the following section.
2. GOALS AND POLICIES
Mason County's Capital Facilities Element is guided by goals and policies for the preferred service
philosophy of the County. Goals and policies are required as part of the Capital Facilities Element
(RCW 36.7oA)of the overall Comprehensive Plan.
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Mason County evaluated its existing facilities, its future needs, its costs, and the types and levels of
services which it should require or provide in the county. The goals and policies listed herein are the
result of this process. Policies listed under General Capital Facilities apply to all facilities addressed
in the Capital Facilities Chapter. Facility-specific policies apply only to those facilities.
GENERAL CAPITAL FACILITIES POLICIES
Land Use
Manage land use change and develop County facilities and services in a manner that directs and
controls land use patterns and intensities.
2.1 Establish urban services that shall comply with the concurrency goals of the Growth
Management Act.
2.2 Ensure that future development bears a fair share of capital improvement costs
necessitated by the development. The County shall reserve the right to collect mitigation
impact fees from new development in order to achieve and maintain adopted level of
service standards.
2.3 Extend facilities and services in a manner consistent with County-wide policies.
2.4 County facilities shall be provided at urban or rural levels of service, as defined in the this
section of the Comprehensive Plan.
2.5 Develop capital facilities within established urban growth areas(UGAs)to conform to urban
development standards.
2.6 Develop capital facilities within UGAs that is coordinated and phased through inter-
jurisdictional agreements.
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2.7 Coordinate and support other capital facility plans from special purpose districts, cities and
towns, and other non-county facility providers that are consistent with this and other
chapters of the Comprehensive Plan.
Concurrency
Establish standards for levels of service for County public facilities, and ensure that necessary
facilities are available at the time new development impacts existing systems.
2.8 Level of service standards for public facilities shall be applied in compliance with this
Comprehensive Plan and any implementing development regulations.
2.9 Maintain level of service standards and concurrency requirements in compliance with this
plan for wastewater/sanitary systems, water supply systems, transportation facilities, and
storm water management facilities.
2.10 Public facilities needed to support development shall be available concurrent with the
impacts of development or within a reasonable time thereafter. The County shall establish
development regulations that will establish procedures and requirements to assure that the
concurrency requirements are met.
2.11 Stormwater management level of service standards for new development and re-
development will generally be attained by meeting the requirements of the 2005 Western
Washington Stormwater Management Manual and county code. Basin plans, water quality
improvement plans, or shellfish districts may identify additional stormwater retrofit and
environmental restoration capital projects.
2.12 Building permits for any building necessitating domestic water systems shall provide
evidence of an adequate water supply for the intended use of the building. Proposed
subdivisions and short plats shall not be approved unless the County makes written findings
that adequate provision for potable water are available for each development site. This
policy shall apply in all areas of the County.
2.13 Building permits for any building necessitating wastewater treatment shall provide
evidence of an adequate sanitary sewer system for the intended use of the building. This
policy shall apply in all areas of the County.
Finance
Develop a six-year finance plan for capital facilities that meets the recommendations of the
comprehensive plan, achieves the County's levels of service, and is financially sustainable.
2.1.4 Annually adopt a six-year capital improvement program that identifies projects, outlines a
schedule, and designates realistic funding sources for all County capital facility projects.
2.1.5 For all capital facility projects, evaluate alternatives to programs, purpose, and service as a
method to reduce capital facilities and associated operating costs.
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2.16 Develop a public process that informs, notifies, and allows participation on all capital facility
proposals.
Essential Public Facilities
Facilitate the siting of essential public facilities' sponsored by public or private entities within
unincorporated areas when appropriate.
2.17 Identify and allow for the siting of essential public facilities according to procedures
established in this plan. Work cooperatively with the City of Shelton and neighboring
counties in the siting of public facilities of regional importance. Work cooperatively with
state agencies to ensure that the essential public facilities meet existing state laws and
regulations that have specific siting and permitting requirements.
2.18 Review proposed development regulations to ensure they allow for the siting of essential
public facilities consistent with the goals, policies and procedures established in this plan.
FACILITY-SPECIFIC POLICIES
Wastewater/Sanitary Sewer
2.sg Assure that wastewater facilities necessary to carry out comprehensive plan are available
when needed, and finance these facilities in an economic, efficient, and equitable manner.
2.20 Maintain a safe, efficient and cost-effective sewage collection and treatment system.
2.21 All new development within designated urban growth areas shall connect to existing or
planned sewer systems, or comply with any exceptions as adopted within the development
regulations.
2.22 Allow existing single-family homes and businesses in the Urban Growth Areas with septic
systems to continue using septic systems until such time as public sewers are available.
Replace deficient septic systems in a timely fashion and require conversion when public
sewers are available.
2.23 Provide a septic system management and education program to protect groundwater
quality and promote the proper care and use of septic systems.
2.24 Eliminate any unlicensed point or non-point pollution sources (illicit discharges) associated
with sewage transport and disposal.
2.25 Monitor infiltration and inflow (I&I) in major public systems through routine inspection.
Conduct improvements to limit and reduce current I&I.
i RCW 36.7oA.2oo Siting of essential public facilities—Limitation on liability.
(i)The comprehensive plan of each county and city that is planning under RCW-�6.7oko4o shall include a process for identifying and
siting essential public facilities.Essential public facilities include those facilities that are typically difficult to site,such as airports,state
education facilities and state or regional transportation facilities as defined in RCW 47.o6.z4o, regional transit authority facilities as
defined in RCW 81.112.020, state and local correctional facilities, solid waste handling facilities, and inpatient facilities including
substance abuse facilities,mental health facilities,group homes,and secure community transition facilities as defined in RCW 71.oq ozo.
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2.26 Encourage innovative approaches to manage wastewater treatment.
Water Supply
Assure that water facilities necessary to carry out the comprehensive plan are available when
needed, and finance those facilities in an economic, efficient and equitable manner.
2.27 Ensure that the supply and distribution of water in public systems is consistent with the
Mason County Comprehensive Plan.
2.28 Ensure that future water system expansions and service extensions are provided in a
manner consistent with the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Where
possible, those uses designated by the Land Use Element to require fire flow should be
serviced by a Class A water system.
2.29 Plan for and create ways to use Class A reclaimed water for beneficial use to replace
withdrawals from the community's aquifers.
Parks and Recreation
Achieve level of service targets for park land and facilities that support County objectives and
priorities.
2.30 Identify and preserve significant geographic, historic and environmental features and
other characteristics that reflect Mason County's natural and cultural heritage.
2.31 Increase park development within urban areas and develop a comprehensive system of
multi-purpose trails throughout the County
2.31 Develop and adopt a realistic long-range schedule for park management, maintenance,
and operation. Adopt a workable County capital improvement program (CIP) every six
years,to be amended as needed.
2.32 Update Comprehensive Parks and Trails Comprehensive Plan annually to project future
demands and needs; define acquisition, leases, and development opportunities; draft
financial implementation programs; and be eligible for state and federal grants.
Administrative Services
Develop and implement a long-range program of expansion and improvement to accommodate
the County's projected administrative staffing requirements.
2.33 Annually review the long-range facilities plan for buildings and space improvements to
efficiently provide work space for projected staffing levels.
Police and Criminal Justice
Develop and implement a coordinated facility program among the departments and agencies that
provide the County's police and criminal justice services.
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2.34 Complete a strategic long-range plan for the effective and coordinated operation and
management of all County police and criminal justice functions, including a full analysis
of all space and facility needs required to support the plan.
2.35 Explore alternative funding sources for law and justice facilities and operations,
including contracts for service with other agencies and joint use of facilities.
Stormwater Management and Habitat Improvement
Design and construct stormwater retrofit and habitat improvement projects when identified in
basin plans, water quality improvement plans, shellfish recovery and other environmental
restoration plans, including that of the Shoreline Master Program.
2.36 Approach stormwater retrofits as a "last measure" after implementing other proven
best management approaches such as education and outreach, maintenance, and new
development and re-development standards. Retrofits are designed using best
professional judgment to provide reasonable improvements in stormwater
management, recognizing that site constraints frequently make strict application of
Best Management Practices(BMPs)challenging.
2.37 Regularly collaborate with resource management partners to coordinate project
funding, schedules and priorities.
2.38 Actively pursue grant funding to pay for priority stormwater retrofit and habitat
improvement projects. Continue to investigate establishing a long-term, dedicated
funding source to serve as grant match for capital projects.
2.39 Develop and re-develop public infrastructure projects when possible using model low-
impactor"green infrastructure"practices.
Solid Waste
Ensure that garbage collection and recycling needs of the County are met in an efficient and cost-
effective manner.
2.45 Manage a cost-effective and responsive solid waste collection system.
2.46 Manage solid waste collection methods to minimize litter, neighborhood disruption,
and degradation of the environment.
2.47 Promote the recycling of solid waste materials through waste reduction and source
separation. Develop educational materials on recycling and other waste reduction
methods.
3. WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES
The County owns and operates two public water systems, Rustlewood and the Beards Cove system.
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These systems serve an average of 75o residential connections. The County also owns and operates
three sanitary sewer collection and treatment facilities, North Bay /Case Inlet Water Reclamation
Facility, Rustlewood Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Belfair Water Reclamation Facility.
North Bay/ Case inlet Water Reclamation Facility provides wastewater treatment to protect Case
Inlet from sewage contamination and to facilitate urban development within the Urban Growth
Area (UGA). The Rustlewood facility protects the water of Pickering Passage and the Belfair Water
Reclamation Facility protects the water quality in Hood Canal and facilitates urban development
within the UGA. The three systems are designed to provide service to approximately 3,000 total
customers and the Belfair Sewer Extension to Puget Sound Industrial Center Project. The Belfair
and Case Inlet Facilities serve the present and future populations in both urban growth areas. Both
the Belfair Water Reclamation project and the Case/Inlet use advanced water treatment science to
produce Class A reclaimed water Future sewer extensions for the Belfair area will occur in phases.
The following "Water" and "Wastewater" sections provide project-level detail on the planned
improvements necessary to meet state regulatory guidelines in the provision of water and
wastewater services for these systems. Each project in each section is accompanied by a separate
project sheet, which provides a description, and justification, along with a table depicting the
estimated costs and funding sources for planning period 2017 though 2022. A summary table that
provides overall costs and funding sources for each water and sewer system follows each section.
Financing the planned utility improvements requires the use of grants, loans, utility fees, system
development charges, developer contributions, and capital reserves. The specific combination of
funds, and the availability of grants and loans, will affect user rates for each system as well as the
timing on projects. The ability to initiate specific projects will be assessed annually based on the
urgency of need, reserve funds available, and commitments from funding agencies to provide
grants and/or loans. The decision about whether or not to proceed with any planned project is the
decision of the Mason County Board of Commissioners for consideration in the annual budgeting
and rate-setting process. To the extent possible, projects will be funded through:
• Rate revenues(capital reserves)
• Grants
• Low interest loans
• developer contributions
• County issued revenue bonds
Each project cost sheet identifies the accuracy of the estimated costs shown, based on the
following scale:
• "Planning Level" — The least accurate of costs estimates, in the range of + or — 40%. Cost
estimates at this level are usually based on a project concept and some assessment of relative
scale, or annual program amounts commensurate with a level of activity sufficient to
accomplish the intent of the program overtime.
• "Design Report" — Moderate accuracy, in the range of + or — 30%. Based on design report
evaluation of options and an assessment of project elements and associated costs.
• "Engineer's Estimate"—Most accurate estimate, in the range of+ or-15%. These estimates are
based on a project design or significant completion of design work.
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES &WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 403-North Bay Sewer System
Project Name: Installation of Permit Required Monitoring Wells
Estimates: Engineer's Estimate
Description: This project will install 4 small bore monitoring wells to allow groundwater depth
measurement and water sampling. The sites required by Department of Ecology have been
identified as well as the required depths. Existing groundwater monitoring wells are approximately
iio'deep, 2"PVC schedule 40. Estimate assumes a depth of 1.50'with similar design.
Justification: Required by the Department of Ecology's Operating Permit —"the Permittee must
conduct a study to determine well locations to replace the mostly dry wells in the present
groundwater monitoring network".
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering 5 5
Design Engineering 20 20
Construction 75 75
TOTAL COST: soo soo
Funding Sources:
Grants
Loans
RE ET too 100
TOTAL FUNDING: soo soo
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES &WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 403-North Bay Sewer System
Project Name: Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrades
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Analyze potential future development, and the options for providing additional
treatment plant capacity and provide engineering to design the improvements for construction in
subsequent years. Secure funding for final design and construction, which is likely to be a mix of
grants/loans, utility rates, and REET funds. Prepare final engineering and construction documents,
and construction improvements needed to accommodate planned growth.
Justification: The existing plant is expected to reach design capacity for treatment in 2o18. This
work is necessary to facilitate continue growth within the UGA. This project will conduct the
analysis and design the next 20-year increment of capacity for the plant. This project will also
identify the most critical capital replacement needs for the existing system and will ensure a
consistent LOS for our current customers.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering 50 50
Design Engineering 150 150
Construction 1500 1500
TOTAL COST: 50 150 1500 1700
Funding Sources:
Grants 7S 7So 825
Loans 75 750 825
Rates 50 50
TOTAL FUNDING: 5o 150 1500 1700
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
UTILITIES&WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 412 Beards Cove Water
Project Name: Beards Cove Distribution System Improvements
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Complete installation of water service meters and install one new hydrant.
Justification: The Water Use Efficiency Rule requires all water systems install service meters by
January 2017. The community will benefit from meters by providing leakage data and allow billing
based on usage.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering
Design Engineering 50 50
Construction 46o 46o
TOTAL COST: 510 510
Funding Sources:
Grants 250 250
Loans
Rates 26o 26o
TOTAL FUNDING: 510 510
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS- UTILITIES&WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 411—Rustlewood Water
Project Name: Rustlewood Water System Improvements and Meter Installations
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Install water service meters.
Justification: The Water Use Efficiency Rule requires all water systems install service meters by
January 2017. The community will benefit from meters by providing leakage data and allow billing
based on usage. Grant and loan funding will be pursued to minimize utility rate impacts.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering 5o 50
Design Engineering 50
Construction 300 300
TOTAL COSTS: 350 350
Funding Sources:
Grants 225 225
Loans 75 75
Rates 50 50
TOTAL FUNDING: 350 350
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203.7-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS-UTILITIES&WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 411—Rustlewood Sewer
Project Name: Rustlewood Sewer System Infiltration and Inflow Reduction
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Infiltration and Inflow(1&1) Reduction
Justification: The Wastewater Collection System continues to show the effects of its age by
allowing ground water to leak into the system causing high flows into the treatment plant during
period of groundwater saturation. This project is designed to reduce those flows to manageable
levels. Planned activities include, manhole and pipeline grouting, and installation of approximately
4,000 linear feet of mainline sewer pipe linings.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering
Design Engineering 10 10
Construction 125 125
TOTAL COSTS: 135 135
Funding Sources:
Grants 67.5 67.5
R E ET 67.5 37.5
Rates
TOTAL FUNDING: 135 135
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS-UTILITIES&WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 405-Capital Development Fund
Project Name: Belfair Sewer Development
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Design and Develop documents required for constructing the Belfair Sewer Collection
and provide construction Management Services.
Justification:
In 203.2 the county completed the first phase of the Belfair sewer system.This work is necessary to
facilitate continued growth within the UGA.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering
Design Engineering 800 700 1500
Construction 5,500 4,500 10,000
TOTAL COST: 800 6,200 4,500 11,500
Funding Sources:
Grants 400 3,100 2,250 5,750
REET 400 3,100 2,250 5,750
Rates
TOTAL FUNDING: 800 61200 4,500 11,500
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES & WASTE MANAGEMENT
Fund: 413- Belfair Sewer Fund
Project Name: Belfair Sewer Extension to Puget Sound Industrial Center Project
Estimates: Planning, Design, and Construction Level
Description: Design and construct sewer collection system improvements to provide sewer service
to the Puget Sound Industrial Center(PSIC - Bremerton).
Justification: Project would utilize existing capacity at Belfair WRF to help support the industrial
area at PSIC and future growth in the PSIC and north Belfair area. If the Belfair Bypass project is
accelerated by WSDOT the design of this project could be accelerated to meet WSDOT
construction timeline.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering 50 150 100 300
Design Engineering too 686 786
Construction 6,419 6,419
TOTAL COST: 50 150 200 68o 6,419 7,505
Funding Sources:
Grants 5o 150 100 68o 6,419 7,505
REET
Rates
TOTAL FUNDING: 50 150 too 68o 6,419 7,505
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Here is a rough schedule to coincide with the Belfair By-Pass schedule:
2017 - Begin Planning Coordination with WSDOT/Bremerton
2018 - 2019 General Sewer Plan Amendment and Engineering Report Completion and
Approval
2020- 2021 - Final Engineering and Bid Docs timed to coordinate with WSDOT projected ad
date of 05/2022. (Why not start earlier on final design? If dependent on WSDOT ROW
acquisition, the alignment and design could change.)
2022 - 2024 - Construction timed to coordinate with WSDOT Belfair By-Pass project -
projected By-Pass ad date: 05/2022 and project complete 10/2024
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4. SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Mason County's solid waste program provides transfer and disposal operations for solid waste at
four transfer station locations. The largest transfer facility is located outside Shelton on Eells Hill
Road. Materials collected from the other smaller stations at Hoodsport, Union, and Belfair are
transported to the Shelton facility, where garbage is processed into containers that are trucked to
Centralia, WA. From there, the material is transported via railroad to Roosevelt Landfill in Klickitat
County, WA. In addition to transfer and disposal of refuse, household recyclable materials are also
accepted at each transfer station location. Mason County Garbage removes and disposes of these
materials via our Blue Box Contract. Recyclables are taken to the regional facility with the
most favorable commodity prices.
Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are collected by Mason County staff at the Shelton transfer
facility. Residents in North Mason County can take their HHW to the Kitsap County transfer
station. This arrangement is established through interlocal agreement and Mason County pays
approximately $6o per customer for collection and disposal of materials from residents who take
their materials to the Kitsap County facility. Disposal of HHW is performed by several different
companies.
The Shelton transfer facility is located at the former Mason County Landfill. The current utility
provides post-closure monitoring and capital construction in support of the closed landfill. The
Shelton facility receives wastes collected by private and municipal haulers operating inside Mason
County.
The Belfair and Shelton transfer facilities have capacity. Growth in the Belfair area and elsewhere in
the County will continue to impact operations at these facilities and capacity improvements may
need to be addressed in the future.
The County will continue to review the feasibility of"privatization"of the solid waste operations the
County manages. The following pages provide details on specific projects proposed for the current
capital facilities planning period. Project estimates range in accuracy from +or-4o%to+or-15%.
Each project cost sheet identifies the accuracy of the estimated costs shown based on the following
scale:
• "Planning Level" — The least accurate of costs estimates, in the range of + or — 40%. Cost
estimates at this level are usually based on a project concept and some assessment of relative
scale, or annual program amounts commensurate with a level of activity sufficient to
accomplish the intent of the program overtime.
• "Design Report" — Moderate accuracy, in the range of + or — 30%. Based on design report
evaluation of options and an assessment of project elements and associated costs.
• "Engineer's Estimate"—Most accurate estimate, in the range of+ or-15%. These estimates are
based on a project design or significant completion of the design work.
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS- UTILITIES&WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Fund: 402-Solid Waste
Project Name: Eells Hill Transfer Station Site Improvements
Estimates: Engineer's Estimate
Description: This facility is the central hub for all waste collected from other satellite transfer
stations, and the City and Mason County Garbage before being exported for disposal. A new site
plan needs to be developed and constructed that will likely include moving the tollhouse and
scales, adding additional lanes for traffic and truck turning and storage areas, new or modified
tipping building(s) and developing a more efficient area for diversion of recyclable materials as well
as installation of scale software, lights and reader systems.
Justification: Safety at this facility as well as efficient handling of waste streams is a concern.
Equipment and tipping areas require updgrades for safety and compliance and ingress and egress is
inefficient..
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering
Design Engineering 8o 8o
Capital Equipment zoo 200
Construction 345 345
TOTAL COST: 625 625
Funding Sources:
Grants
Loans
Rates(tipping fees) 625 625
TOTAL FUNDING: 625 625
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PUBLIC WORKS- UTILITIES&WASTE MANAGEMENT
SOLID WASTE PROGRAM
Fund: 402-Solid Waste
Project Name: Eells Hill Transfer Station Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Estimates: Design Report
Description: This facility serves Mason County residents by providing free drop-off opportunity of
household generated hazardous wastes. This re-purposed building does not meet handling
regulations. A new, compliant facility, or alternate means of HHW collection and disposal should be
considered at the Eells Hill site..
Justification: Due to National and State regulation changes, the facility no longer meets all
requirements for safe handling of household generated hazardous wastes. If the decision is made to
construct a new facility,funding opportunities will be sought to cover a portion of the cost.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 TOTAL
Prelim Engineering 50 50
Design Engineering 300 300
Construction 1000 1000
TOTAL COST: 350 1000 1350
Funding Sources:
Grants
Loans 500 500
Rates(tipping fees) 35o Soo 850
TOTAL FUNDING 350 1000 1350
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5. PARKS AND TRAILS FACILITIES
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Recreational opportunities in Mason County include parks for day-use activities and overnight
camping; fresh and salt water areas for boating and other water sports; facilities and equipment for
sports and play activities; and wilderness areas and other open spaces for hiking, hunting, ORV use,
and horseback riding.
Existing parks and recreation facilities in Mason County are available through a variety of public and
private entities. Federal and state facilities include camping, boating, and day-use parks. The
County-owned park system includes day-use and water access facilities, sports fields, and related
recreational areas. Other agencies providing park and recreational resources include
municipalities, port districts, and public schools. Some private recreational facilities are open to the
public as well.
Mason County has adopted a Parks and Recreation Plan in November of 2oo6, which was updated
and adopted again in 2013, and a Mason County Regional Trails Plan in March of 2oo8. Both of
these plans are incorporated herein by reference.
COUNTY PARK FACILITIES
The County currently manages 22 park properties in Mason County two of which are undeveloped,
and four others have large portions that are also undeveloped. Of the developed parks, two are
large baseball/softball complexes, six provide saltwater access parks, three are located on
freshwater lakes, and three provide upland day use and recreation facilities (see FIGURE 5-1). In
addition to the day use facilities,the County also owns and maintains one above-ground skate park.
The conditions of these facilities vary by location; however, significant investment in facilities has
been made in the last six years from Real Estate Excise Tax proceeds (REET 2) and grant proceeds
from the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Future investments made from the REET 2
fund will be dependent on actual tax proceeds and additional project funding (i.e. grants). The
capital plan for the next six years continues this trend of investment in park development and
facility upgrades. The heavy use and demand from both county and non-County residents are
particularly high during the spring, summer and fall.
Park visitation continues to either remain static or increase, depending on the park location. Mason
County does not charge a use fee (except at sports facilities) and this has led to the increase in park
use. MCRA Park is the highest used park with an average of about 140,000 visits per year and
Sandhill Park also receives significant attendance with about go,000 visits per year. The boat
launches at Mason Lake and Latimers Landing are very popular with the boating public and are
highly used. Both Boat launches have had extensive renovation work over the past 6 years. The
remaining two boat launches at Union and Shorecrest are unimproved, but are still used by the
public extensively. Mason County also has a nice inventory of community parks with play
equipment, picnic facilities and other amenities, examples include Walker Park, Truman Glick Park,
Union Park, Menards Landing, and Rendsland Park. Mason County Recreation Area, the largest
baseball/softball complex has grown in use the last several years and is now recognized regionally
as a preferred site for major tournaments. In 2012, two new synthetic turf infields opened and this
has increased the interest in using the park for tournaments. The spike in fuel prices in 2oo8 and
the global recession has also led to increased park use as people are staying closer to home to
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recreate. Oakland Bay Historic Park and Sunset Bluff View Park were opened 2013. Both provide
passive recreation,trails,water access and other amenities.
There are no facilities for overnight camping throughout the Mason County Parks system. The last
county-wide park plan was developed in sggs and subsequently updated in 2012. Camping options
will be examined in the long-term development plan being crafted for these and other park
properties with large portions of undeveloped land. Mason County developed a new county-wide
parks plan in 2012, which includes analysis and recommendations to address recreation needs
within the county. As mentioned earlier the county parks plan was updated in 2012 and approved
by the Board of County Commissioners.
Residents and non-residents have consistently rated trails and water access as the highest priorities
in public outreach that has been done by the County. The survey work in 2012 again revealed the
publics two highest priorities are access to water and trails.
INVENTORY
An inventory of all Mason County parks including federal, state, private, and County-owned parks is
listed in TABLE 5-1. Also included are the number of acres and amenities available at each park
location.
TABLE 5-1. INVENTORY OF PARKS
Name of Facility Acres Amenities Available
Washington State Parks
Belfair State Park 62.77 Camping:1.34 tent sites,47 utility sites, primitive sites,wheelchair
accessible trails,trailer dump facility.
Fudge Point at 136 Undeveloped
Harstine Island
Harstine Island 320 Currently undeveloped. Future development plans include:day
State Park use area;walking/hiking trails;50 campsites.
Hoodsport Trails 8o Natural area with trails.
Hope Island io6 Undeveloped. Future development plans include:trails; picnic
tables; rest rooms;6 to 8 campsites;group camping for 15o
people.Washington Water Trails site.
Jarrells Cove 42.6 Camping: 20 tent sites;group site for max. 64 people, 2 picnic
shelters,facilities for handicapped,wheelchair accessible trails,
marine pump out station, 2 docks providing 500 ft of moorage,14
mooring buoys. Fee required.
Lake Isabella 193.75 Currently undeveloped. Future development plans include:full-
service park, camping, picnic area, lakefront beach,and
restrooms. Plans will be completed in the next 10 to 20 years.
Lilliwaup Tide Land 1.79 Tidelands for public use. No facilities. Small shoulder area for
parking.
McMicken Island 11.45 Currently undeveloped. Boater destination;clamming. Plans to
develop include:5 to 8 camping sites,composting toilet.
Potlatch State Park 56.95 Camping:3.7 tent sites;18 utility sites; primitive sites. Underwater
park,trailer dump facilities.
Schafer State Park 119 Camping:47 tent sites, 6 utility sites, primitive sites,day use group
area,trailer dump facilities
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Squaxin Island 31.4 Closed indefinitely.
Stretch Point 4.2 Natural area. Day use only;5 mooring buoys. No plans for future
development.
Twanoh State Park 182 Camping:30 tent sites,9 utility sites, primitive sites, handicapped
facilities,and wheelchair accessible trails.
Total 1201.91
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Aldrich Lake 0.5 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 15 vehicles.
Benson Lake 78.8 Boat launch, beach access, parking for ioo vehicles.
Cady Lake 1.6 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 10 vehicles.
Clara Lake 9 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 30 vehicles.
Devereaux Lake 1.3 Boat launch, beach access, parking for 40 vehicles.
Haven Lake 4.1 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 5o vehicles.
Island Lake access 1 Freshwater boat launch,toilets.
Isabella Lake 1.6 Boat launch, parking for 20 vehicles.
Lake Kokanee 44 Boat Launch, parking for too vehicles.
Lake Limerick 0.5 Boat launch, beach access, parking for 30 vehicles.
Lost Lake 1.3 Boat launch, parking for 40 vehicles.
Lake Nahwatzel 2.0 Boat launch, parking for io vehicles,toilets
Maggie Lake 0.4 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 15 vehicles.
Mason Lake Boat launch, parking for 30 vehicles.
Panhandle Lake 20 Undeveloped.
Panther Lake 3.8 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 30 vehicles.
Phillips Lake 1 Boat launch, beach access, parking for 40 vehicles.
Pricket Lake 0.5 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 30 vehicles.
Skokomish River 64 30.6 feet of riverfront,shore access, parking for 20 vehicles.
Spencer Lake 2 Boat launch, beach access, parking for 50 vehicles.
Tahuya River 2.9 4,400 feet of riverfront, parking for 10 vehicles.
Tee Lake 3.6 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 20 vehicles.
Twin Lake 3.6 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 15 vehicles.
Union River 61.8 8,o98 feet of riverfront, parking for 10 vehicles.
Victor access to .5 Boat launch, pit toilets
North Bay
Wildberry Lake 10 Undeveloped.
Wooten Lake 1 Unpaved boat launch, parking for 6o vehicles.
Total 320.8
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Aldrich Lake Camp =24 1,700 ft waterfront, hand boat launch,4 picnic tables,4 campsites,
toilets,drinking water, lake stocked with trout, parking for 16
vehicles.
Camp Pond Day use only
Camp Spillman =10 800 ft waterfront,6 campsites,4 group sites,toilets,drinking
water.
Elfendahl Pass 5 11 picnic sites,self-contained RVs okay,toilets,drinking water
Staging Area
Howell Lake 3 group sites,10 campsites, hand boat launch,toilets,drinking
water, parking for 20 vehicles.
Kammenga -72 campsites,toilets
Canyon
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Mission Creek 1 Parking for trail access
Trailhead
Robbins Lake 1.1 175 ft waterfront, hand boat launch,3 picnic tables,toilets. Day
use only.
Tahuya River Horse =12 i,600 ft waterfront, 9 campsites, 2 group sites,toilets,drinking
Camp water, 20 horse corrals.
Toonerville 5.7 570 ft waterfront,4 campsites, 2 picnic sites,toilets.
Twin Lakes 6 camp sites,3 picnic sites,toilets, hand boat launch. Lake is
stocked with trout.
Melbourne Lake setting,1,000 feet waterfront, 5 campsites,toilets.
Lilliwaup 7 Stream setting,5oo feet waterfront,13 campsites,toilets,drinking
water.
Public Tidelands Water access only.
#24
Public Tidelands Water access only.
#33
Public Tidelands Water access only.
#34
Public Tidelands Road access, clamming.
#43
Public Tidelands Road access, clamming,crab pot fishing.
#44 a,b
Public Tidelands Water access only, clamming, oysters,shrimp pot fishing.
#46
Public Tidelands Water access only,clamming, oysters.
#47
Public Tidelands Water access only,clamming, oysters
#48
Eagle Creek Road access,clamming,crabbing.
Recreational
Tidelands
Rendsland Creek Road access,clamming.
Tidelands
Tota 1 =65.8
United States Forest Service
Big Creek
Campground
Brown Creek 6 78 camp sites,toilets.
Campground
Hamma Hamma 5 Picnic area,12 campsites.
Campground
Lena Creek
Camp round
Lower Lena Lake 6 Hike-in only,40 camp sites, pit toilets.
Campground
Upper Lena Lake 7 Hike-in only,14 camp sites, pit toilets.
Campground
Total 24
City of Shelton Parks and Recreation Department
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Brewer Park 0.3 Picnic tables, mature ve atation
Callanan Park 6.9 Ball field, play equipment, restroom, natural area, basketball court
Northcliff 1.75 Undeveloped site
Neighborhood
Park
Huff and Puff Trail 1.8 2 miles ofjogging trail on watershed
Kneeland Park 3.9 Large play structure, picnic areas, restroom, horseshoes,open
play area, landscaping,off leash
Johnson Park 0.5 Basketball court, mature trees
Loop Field 4 Ball field, athletic field, play structure, restroom, picnic shelter
Overlook Park 1.03 Historic marker overlooking downtown& mills
Post Office Park .07
Vogtlin-Angle Park 1.0
Shelton Point/SR3 6.0
Entry
Skate Park .68 11 above ground ramps in Shelton
Catalyst Park 1.0
Pine Street Boat 0.4 Unimproved boat launch site on Oakland Bay
Launch
Sixth Street Park .1.4 Picnic shelter, barbecues, creek
Eagle Point 8.0
Ravenna Trail .5
Shelton Creek Trail .7
Brockdale Road& .66
spring Road—
pedestrian path
North i3t Street— .3
pedestrian path
Total 40.27
Port of Dewatto
Port of Dewatto i Camping:ii with hook-ups,i9 tent sites;2 rest rooms;
Campground nature/hiking trails; 23 picnic tables;two picnic shelters;,i
kitchen,fishing. Future plans to add more stoves and picnic
tables, and to place gravel around kitchen. Fee required.
Port of Shelton
Sanderson Field 1,17o Flying: 5,000 feet of runway,tie downs,skydiving; rifle club,
model aircraft society. Future plans to provide increased hangar
availability.
Oakland Bay Boat moorage, boat pump out
Marina
Total 1170
Port of Allyn
Waterfront Park in 2 400 feet waterfront, moorage,dock(for up to 15 boats), picnic,
Allyn gazebo, parking for Zo vehicles. Office building planned. Boat
pump out
Kayak Park .3 1.50 feet waterfront,small parking lot, picnic tables, portable
toilet facilities.
North Shore Ramp 1.2 1.50 feet waterfront, boat launch with floating dock, beach
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Belfair/North access, parking for 20 vehicles with trailers. Boat pump out.
Shore
Port of Hoodsport
Ingvald Gronvold z Dock, saltwater beach access,tidelands, z portable rest rooms.
Waterfront Park
Port of Grapeview
Fair Harbor Marina 5 Boat launch and parking area
Mason County
Latimer's Landing 2.5 Primary use is to provide parking for neighboring Latimer's
overflow parking Landing, parking for 20 vehicles.
area
Foothills Park 8o 1 field which serves as a multiuse field; basketball court; rest
rooms;children's play area; picnic tables; parking for 50 vehicles.
Harvey Rendsland 8 Currently undeveloped;s,go5 feet waterfront.To include parking
Jiggs Lake area for five vehicles, picnic area and vault toilet.
Latimer's Landing 3.00 Saltwater access boat launch for vessels no longer than 20 feet,
(Water) parking for 35 vehicles, portable toilet, boat dock;additional
parking available at neighboring Latimer's Landing overflow
parking area. Renovated in 2oo8.
Mason County 40 7 baseball/softball fields which also serve as soccer and football
Recreation Area fields;children's play area, bleachers, maintenance shop, user's
(MCRA Sport) storage facility,seasonal concession stand,4 batting cage;
parking for zoo vehicles. This facility serves as the headquarters
for the Mason County Parks Department. Fee required for
scheduled field use.
Mason Lake Park 17.36 Renovated in 2011. 1.36 acres currently in use;freshwater
(Water) access/boat launch for small watercraft,dock, play area, rest
rooms,4 picnic table, parking for maximum of 50 vehicles. The
County owns 12 unused acres that can be used for expansion of
the park(possible trails, picnic area,and remote camping area).
Phillips Lake 0.4 Passive day use area, picnic area, located next to State of
County Park Washington Boat Launch with vault type toilets.
(Picnic)
Sandhill Park 30 7 baseball/softball fields, one multiuse field, bleachers; parking is
(Sport) available for ioo+vehicles;concession-restroom building;4 fields
and parking renovated in 2oo6;walking path around park.
Jacoby Park 2.8 320 feet waterfront, boat launch for vessels no longer than 3.6 feet,
(Water) saltwater beach access,3 picnic tables.
Truman Glick 35-46 Natural setting,creek,trails, picnic tables,covered group shelter,
Memorial Park barbecue pit,vault toilets, RV area, and children's play area.
(Picnic) Future improvements include: possible construction of group
camping area and interpretive signage along trails.
Union Community 1.92 Picnic shelter, children's play area;small baseball diamond,
Park(Picnic) basketball court, rest rooms.
Union Boat Ramp o.i6 Boat ramp for access to Hood Canal, portable toilets, limited
(Water) parking.
Hunter Park .5 z picnic tables, bus shelter
Walker Park 5.04 Saltwater access to Hammersley Inlet, gravel beach, picnic tables,
(Water) barbecues, rest rooms,shelter, children's play area, interpretive
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center providing marine information; parking for 1.5 vehicles.
Oakland Bay 8o Habitat preservation area and education center Opened in 201.2,
County Park includes interpretation areas,trails, picnic opportunities, parking,
two vault toilets and improved access road.
Sunset Bluff Park 36 36 acres of undeveloped property with 1500 feet of waterfront on
Oakland Bay. Plans include beach access,trails, picnic area,water
access, small parking area and vault toilet.
Watson Wildwood 36 Undeveloped
View
Menards Landing 8 Recently transferred from the Port of Tahuya to County. Parks
Park provides beach access, picnic areas,gazebo, portable toilet,
access to DNR tidelands,small boat launch for kayaks and canoes;
7 acres undeveloped
Harstine Island 6.9 Undeveloped
Decker Creek 500 Open Space/Natural area
Preserve
Coulter Creek 55 Tidelands, natural area, passive recreation.Opened in 2012 and
Natural Area includes parking for 6 vehicles,vault toilet,wildlife viewing,water
access improved entry path.
Total 949.58
Mason County Public Schools
Belfair Elementary Playground.
Sandhill Playground.
Elementary
Hood Canal School z baseball backstops,i football field, bleachers, playground,track,
parking for 30 vehicles.
Oakland Bay Junior x
High
Olympic Middle x
School
Hawkins Middle
School
Pioneer Primary z baseball backstops,covered play area, playground.
Pioneer
Intermediate
Grapeview Playground
Elementary
Southside School 1 baseball backstop.
Bordeaux Football field,soccer field, playground,track.
Elementary
Evergreen Playground.
Elementary
Mountain View 5 baseball backstops,football field,soccer field, playground.
Elementary
Shelton High 6 tennis courts, z baseball backstops,football field,soccer field,
School bleachers, z swimming pools,track, rest rooms.
Mary M. Knight z baseball backstops,i football field, bleachers, playground.
District
North Mason High z baseball backstops, 2 tennis courts,football field,soccerfield,
School bleachers, playground,track.
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Private Facilities Open to the Public
Theler Center 135 Wetlands interpretive trails
Shelton/South 14 6 soccer fields,i underdevelopment
Mason Soccer Park
Glen Ayr Canal 10 Adult-only RV park with hookups; no tent camping, motel, 2 rest
Resort rooms, 2 showers, laundry facility, saltwater boat launch, beach
access,tidelands,spa,fishing,clamming, oysters,dock.
Lake Nahwatzel 2 Camping:12 utility sites, 5 sites without hookups; 2 rest rooms, 2
Resort showers, boat launch,freshwater beach access, nature/hiking
trails, 8 picnic tables, restaurant,fishing,swimming, cabins.
Little Spencer RV
Park
Minerva Beach RV 20 Camping: 23 sites without hookups, 5o sites with hookups; 5 rest
Resort and Mobile rooms,6 showers, laundry facilities, boat launch,saltwater beach
Village access, 6o picnic tables,driving range,scuba dive center.
Rest-A-While RV 15 Saltwater boat launch, moorage,dock,70-8o camp sites with
Park and Marina hookups(may be used for RVs or tents),4 rest rooms,4 showers,
laundry facilities, beach access,clamming,oysters,fishing, boat
rentals, nature trail, 6o picnic tables, 2 covered picnic areas with
kitchen, concession stand. Future improvements include easier
access to marina,and boat fuel.
Union Marina Boat pump out; moorage
Total 196
Other
Olympic National Picnic area, 50 campsites, parking for 6o vehicles.
Park-Staircase
Campground
Skokomish 6 picnic tables, rest rooms,saltwater boat launch,saltwater beach
Saltwater Park access.
Mike's Beach Boat launch, SCUBA diving,cabins,camping, beach access for
Resort guests
Robin Hood Village 1.6 RV sites,cabins,camping, beach access for guests
Squaxin Island •34
Arcadia Point Boat
Launch
COUNTYTOTAL 3963.21
PROJECTS
The following pages provide details on specific Park projects proposed for the current capital
facilities planning period.
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Sunset Bluff Park Development
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Develop 35 acre park along Oakland Bay with beach access, trail development and
other passive recreation opportunities. Main improvements to include improved entry road, formal
parking, beach access, and picnic facilities.
Justifications: 2012 park plan placed high priority on water/beach access and trail development.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2022 Total
Planning and Design 25 25
Acquisition
Preliminary Engineering 70 70
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 750 750
Total Costs: 95 750 845
Funding Source
In House 95 375 470
Other
Grants 375 375
Loans
Total Funding: 750 845
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Watson Wildwood County Park
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Scope of this project includes planning/design and development services. Phase one is
a master plan for the Park. Phase z would include development of a parking area, restroom, trails,
and passive recreation. Park is 35 acres and was donated to the County. Development would
provide infrastructure for public access
Justifications: There is no current master plan of record for this park site and it is the only County
Park between Allyn and the Pierce County border. Site also has potential as a trailhead for a
Regional Trail in the area.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning, Design 50 50
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction
Total Costs: 50 50
Funding Sources:
In House 50 50
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 50 50
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Union Boat Ramp
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Scope of this project includes planning/design and development to renovate the
existing County Boat Ramp in Union on Hood Canal.
Justifications: Project listed as a high priority in the 2012 County Parks Plan. Project would enhance
water access and boating.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning, Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 500 500 3.000
TOTAL COSTS: 500 500 soon
Funding Sources:
In House
Grants 250 250 500
Loans 250 250 500
TOTAL FUNDING: 500 500 soon
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Sandhill Park Renovation
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Scope of this project includes planning/design and development services to complete
the renovation of Sandhill Park. Main work would include the renovation of fields #1 and #2. New
backstops,ADA access, irrigation, and complete field renovation would be included.
Justifications: This project is listed as a high priority in the 2012 Park Plan. Plan recommended
improving existing facilities before developing new facilities. Addition of new equipment to
existing facility.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning, Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 450 450
Total Costs: 450 450
Funding Sources:
In House
Grants 225 22S
Loans 225 225
Total Funding: 450 450
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Harvey Rendsland County Park Planning and Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description: Would involve completing a park plan to facilitate public access to the park and then
the development of a parking area, picnic facility, and passive recreation and support facilities.
Justifications: This Park was donated to Mason County in 2007 by Washington State Parks. It
provides water access to Jiggs Lake. Water access is the top priority in the 201.2 County Parks Plan.
Additional developed park space is needed on the Tahuya Peninsula.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning and Design 50 50
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 250 250
Total Costs: So 250 300
Funding Sources:
In House 50 125 175
Grants 12S 12S
Loans
Total Funding: 50 250 300
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Phillips Lake County Park
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Scope of this project includes basic park improvements, including park amenities such
as tree removal, picnic tables, park benches,trash containers, and signage.
Justifications:This small park has had very little in the way of improvements and is needed.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
203.7 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning, Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction so io
Total Costs: so 10
Funding Sources:
In House so 10
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 10 10
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Oakland Bay County Park
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: The Oakland Bay property was purchased jointly by the County and the Capitol Land
Trust. Project scope would involve a two-phase development program for the park. The first phase
would concentrate on public access facilities, the entry road, parking area, restrooms, and signage.
The second phase would concentrate on trail development, environmental education facilities, and
interpretative displays.This project is for planning and improvements to the historic home.
Justifications: Project listed in the 2012 County Parks Plan as a high priority for implementation.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning and Design 75 75
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction
Total Costs: 75 75
Funding Sources:
In House
Grants 75 75
Loans
Total Funding: 75 75
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Fund Name: REET z Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Menards Landing County Park
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: This park was transferred from the Port of Tahuya to Mason County in 2oo6. Project
scope includes improvements that would incorporate ADA access improvements, new picnic
facilities, non-motorized watercraft launch site, and new park amenities such as park benches and
garbage cans.
Justifications: Project listed in the 2012 County Parks Plan as a priority for implementation.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
203.7 2018 203.9 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning and Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 50 50
Total Costs: 50 50
Funding Sources:
In House 50 50
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 50 50
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Mason County Recreation Area(MCRA) Improvements
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Project scope would involve needed renovations and improvements to MCRA Park.
The improvements include: new field lights, restroom renovation, irrigation improvements,
drainage upgrades, new office, new bleachers, play equipment surfacing, asphalt, scoreboards, and
concession building. Projects include outfield irrigation, restroom-concession building, lights on
fields 2 and 3, parking and master planning.
Justifications: Project listed in the 2012 County Parks Plan for implementation.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2016 2017 2018 203.9 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning and Design 6o 6o
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 515 500 500 1515
Total Costs: 575 500 500 1575
Funding Sources:
In House 290 250 250 790
Grants 285 250 250 785
Loans
Total Funding: 575 500 500 1575
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Mason Lake Boat Launch Renovation
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description: Renovation of restroom facility, play equipment, picnic shelter
Justifications: Original building from 1970's needs ADA upgrades.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2023. 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering 5o 50
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 75 75
Construction 300 300
Total Costs: 50 375 425
Funding Sources:
In House 5o 188 238
Grants 187 187
Loans
Total Funding: 50 375 425
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Jacoby Park(Shorecrest) Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description: Project scope would involve implementation of Park Improvement Plan based on Park
Site Plan developed in 2008. Improvements would provide more amenities at the park than what
currently exist, including a boat launch, dock and pier.
Justifications: Project listed in the 2012 County Parks Plan for implementation.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2023. 2022 Total
Planning and Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 45 850 200 1095
Total Costs: 45 85o 200 1095
Funding Sources:
In House 15 110 200 325
Grants 30 740 770
Loans
Total Funding: 45 85o 200 1095
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Foothills County Park
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: This park serves the Hoodsport area as the primary Community Park and has a play
area, basketball court, restroom building and open field area. Improvements would involve addition
of amenities to improve the user experience; this would include picnic facilities, ADA
improvements, signage, and renovation of the existing turf. There has been suggestions to locate
an off leash dog park at this site, but so far no formal action has been undertaken to accomplish
that.
Justifications: Project listed in the 2012 County Parks Plan.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning and Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 8o 8o
Total Costs: 80 80
Funding Sources:
In House 8o 80
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 80 80
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Coulter Creek Park Acquisition and Development
Estimates: Acquisition and Construction Level
Description:Acquire additional waterfront property and to develop trail network and boardwalk.
Justifications:Waterfront park land and trails were rated highest priority in the 2008 work plan.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Acquisition 600 600
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 1200 1200
Total Costs: 600 1200 1800
Funding Sources:
In House 25 200 225
Grants 575 1000 1575
Loans
Total Funding: 600 1200 1800
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Walker Park Improvements
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Restroom renovation,ADA upgrades.
Justifications: Picnic shelter and other improvements
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering M—
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering �_—
Construction 250 250
Total Costs: 250 i—___—
Funding Sources:
In House 125 i—___—
Grants 125 125
Loans —A___—
Total Funding: 250 250
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: North Bay Trail Project
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Pathway connecting Port of Allyn with Coulter Creek Park. A concept plan has been
completed investigating how a non-motorized pathway could be built along the County Road Right
of Way to connect the Port of Allyn Park with Coulter Creek Park to the tip of Case Inlet. The first
phase would be just over two miles long. This trail could also be the beginning of a larger trail
network connecting Allyn with Belfair.The County Trails Fund, administered by Public Works could
be one of the primary funding sources for this project. State grant funding is another possibility.
The addition of trails and water access were high priorities in the recent parks plan and this project
would provide both a trail and access to water.
Justifications: High priority project from both the 2oo6 Park Plan and 2oo8 County Regional Trails
Plan.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 75 20 95
Construction 725 175 goo
Total Costs: 800 195 995
Funding Sources:
CountyTraiIs Fund 400 400
In House
Other 195 195
Grants 400 400
Loans
Total Funding: 800 195 995
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Trails Development Program
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Trail development program for Mason County.
Justifications: Begin Implementation of a trail development program as per the County Regional
Trails Plan.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Planning and Design
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 50 50 50 50 50 300
Total Costs: 50 50 50 50 50 300
Funding Sources:
In House 50 50 50 50 50 300
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: so so 50 50 50 300
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: Unknown
Project Name: Allyn By The Bay Park
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Improve road end next to Lennard K's restaurant for use as a park and picnic area.
Justifications: Citizen request from 201.2 parks plan for waterfront access and improvements
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Acquisition
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 5o 5o
Total Costs: so 5o
Funding Source
In House 5o 50
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 5o 50
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Kennedy Creek Park Expansion
Estimates: Acquisition and Construction Level
Description: Extend and improve pathways within Kennedy Creek Park.
Justifications: Pathways listed as a high priority in the 2oo6 Park Plan and 2oo8 County Trails Plan.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Acquisition 600 600
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 70 70
Total Costs: 600 70 670
Funding Source
In House
Other 600 600
G ra nts 70 70
Loans
Total Funding: 600 70 670
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Union Park Improvements
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Renovate restroom,ADA upgrades
Justifications: New or renovated restroom
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 250 250
Total Costs: 250 250
Funding Source
In House 250 250
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 250 250
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: North Mason School District Football-Soccer Field Renovation
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Partner with NM Mason School District to renovate one football soccer field; most
likely the main stadium field. Community use would be allowed when school district is not using the
facility.
Justifications: Need for soccer-football field in North Mason County
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 1000 1000
Total Costs: soon soon
Funding Source
In House
Other
G ra nts 1000 1000
Loans
Total Funding: soon soon
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Water Spray Park Development
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Develop a water spray park in Shelton Area of Mason County and in Belfair Area of
Mason County
Justifications: current unmet need
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction Soo 500
Total Costs: 500 500
Funding Source
In House 250 250
Other
Grants 250 250
Loans
Total Funding: 500 500
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Belfair Skate Park
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: Skate Park for Mason County
Justifications: 2012 Park Plan Recommendation
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep & Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 300 300
Total Costs: 300 300
Funding Source
In House 150 Y 150
Other
Grants IM__K 150
Loans
Total Funding: 304 W�W 300
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Oakland Bay Park Property Acquisition
Estimates: Acquisition
Description: Acquire 27 acres adjacent to Oakland Bay Park
Justifications: 2012 Park Plan Recommendation
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Acquisition 425 425
Total Costs: 425 425
Funding Source
In House
Other 425 425
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 425 425
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Shelton to Belfair Trail
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Rail with Trail from Shelton to Belfair
Justifications: 2oo8 Trail Plan and 2012 Park Plan. At this time the project would be on a "hold"or
"deferred" status. Project could commence with land use agreements and funding. An estimated
cost is about$5,000,000.00.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning 100 100
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction
Total Costs: soo soo
Funding Source
In House 50 50
Other
Grants 50 50
Loans
Total Funding: soo soo
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Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Union Street Ends Park at Orre Nobles
Estimates: Construction Engineering Level
Description: There are four street ends in the Union area that citizens are interested in
converting to small water access pocket parks. These sites can also facilitate access from water to
land was well for kayakers and canoes. These sites could enhance the Cascadia Marine Trail. The
plan is to begin working on the Orre Nobles site.
Justifications: zoiz park plan placed high priority on water/beach access and trail development.
Union Improvement Club supports this project as well.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 5 5 io
Acquisition
Total Costs: 5 5 10
Funding Source
In House 5 5 so
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 5 5 10
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6. COUNTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Mason County owns several buildings, most of which are located in the City of Shelton, the county
seat. These buildings are used to support general County functions such as internal management,
health, public service, and general administration. Other buildings owned by the County include
Memorial Hall, the two buildings on Pine Street that house the Mason County Sheriff, the Public
Works Campus and the Belfair Public Works Shop.Table V1.6-i describes these sites.
Memorial Hall and the two buildings on Pine Street are located in Shelton, a few blocks from the
main campus area. The Public Works campus is located about 4 miles north of Shelton, on the
northwest side of Highway ioi. The Belfair Public Works Shop is situated on the north shore of
Hood Canal about 3 miles from Belfair.
INVENTORY
Mason County's administrative offices and departments housed in the buildings are listed in TABLE
V1.6-2. Also provided is a summary of current office area allocations for the County departments
and departmental functions.
Most of the County's administrative offices are located in the Shelton Campus, a four-square block
section of the downtown area. At this location, the County operates from 23 publicly owned
buildings. These include the Courthouse, Jail, Juvenile Detention Facility, Building I, Building II,
Building III, Building IV, Building V, Building VI, Building VII, Building VIII, and Building IX. Other
county administrative offices are, the 3rd & Pine building (the Sheriff Office), and Public Works
campus.
FACILITY NEEDS
Mason County has conducted an assessment of the condition of all county owned buildings and
facilities. This document, entitled "Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment", July 2012, is on
file with the Mason County Facilities, Parks and Trails Department. The facilities assessment
completed in 2012 only looked at existing County Buildings and recommended improvements. The
assessment is more of a maintenance plan or maintenance assessment rather than a County
Facilities and Building Master Plan that looks forward 6 to 12 years attempting to gauge future
building needs and expansion needs.
Additionally, Mason County completed a Special Needs Assessment and Campus Master Plan. This
work was completed in 2008 prior to the great recession and prior to Mason County implementing
large lay off's of staff. Prior to the onset of the recession, Mason County did have a deficit in space
for employees. But with layoffs implemented from 2008 to the present, the County overall does not
have near the deficits that were present and forecasted prior to the recession. Some facilities are in
need of additional space, such as the courthouse and the jail, but overall the need is not as great as
it was in 2008. The jail is receiving additional space with the DSU remodel that will be completed in
2016. There is an immediate need for additional courtroom space. Mason County does need a
comprehensive review of current facilities and a forecast of what additional space will be needed in
the future, especially for the jail,juvenile detention, and courts space.
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The Facilities Assessment completed in 2012 is the first known attempt to establish a true buildings
and facilities capital improvement program. Many of the buildings and facilities are more than 30
years of age or older and there is plenty of deferred maintenance. If an active program is not
implemented soon, Mason County could expect to experience multiple building failings at or about
the same time, causing great financial hardship to the County. The assessment looks at roofs,
mechanical systems, electrical systems, windows, and other components of each building, and will
establish a program for building improvements in the future.
At present, staff is actually attempting to consolidate as many employees and services into various
buildings to try and more efficiently use the space we have. Based on the 'Space Standards
Manual" published by the State of Washington Department of General Administration, 251 square
feet are needed per employee. In addition, certain governmental functions have special
requirements for facilities.
TABLE 6-1 Summary of Administration Sites
Site Square Feet Acres
Shelton Campus 169,200 3.88
Memorial Hall 12,000 0.275
Belfair Public Works Campus 3,500 1.4
Public Works Campus 57,979 40
3rd& Pine Property 19,000 1.16
TABLE 6-2. Buildings and Space Allocations for Administrative Offices
Department or Office Ft2 Building
Assessor 2,525 Building I
Auditor 3,228 Buildings I
Central Operations 99 Building I II
Clerk 1430 Courthouse
Community Services 2,121 Building VIII
Cooperative Extension Office 2,377 Building IV
Coroner 99 Building III
County Commission 1,508 Building I
District Court 2,322 Courthouse
Equipment, Rental& Revolving Fund 374 Public Works
(ER&R)
Facilities& Grounds 757 305 S. 1st Street
Health Services 3,299 Buildings VIII
Permit Assistance Center 1,726 Building VIII II
Probation Services 1,383 Building III
Prosecutor 3,535 Building VII
Public Works—Maintenance 3,50o Belfair Shop
Sheriff 13,000 3rd& Pine, Belfair Sub-Station
Superior Court 4,371 Courthouse, Building VI
Treasurer 2,157 Building I
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The following information was derived from the Space Needs Assessment and Campus Master Plan
completed in November of 2oo8. As was mentioned earlier in this section, the November 2oo8
space needs analysis was completed prior to the onset of the great recession and prior to large
layoffs implemented by Mason County. The information should be revisited and revised if needed
to meet current conditions.
Mason County Space Needs Update -Area Projections for primary space needs
Department Current(sq.ft.) I Projected (sq.ft.)
Allocation Need Deficit Deficit 2oi5 need 202o need
Assessor 2520 4,440 1,920 43% 4,218 4,440
Auditor 3,407 4,074 667 16% 4,296 4,518
Treasurer 2,481 2,442 None 1,998 1,998
Budget and Finance/ 210 444 234 53% 666 666
Risk Management
Human Resources 215 444 229 52% 666 666
Facilities and Grounds 2508 3,500 992 28% 51500 6,500
ER&R Services 2199 1832 None 2054 2276
County Commissioners 2307 3,398 1,og1 32% 3,620 4,892
Central Operations
Clerk 1318 3,508 2,190 62% 4,618 5,728
District Court 2,925 7,664 4,739 62% 8,774 13,162
Superior Court 4964 12,400 7,436 60% 16,600 21,200
Probation Services 4,745 4,608 None 5,052 5,496
Juvenile Detention/ 3,408 9,400 51992 64% 12,200 15,000
Alternatives to Detention
Sheriff 5462 16,000 10,538 66% 18,000 20,000
Adult Detention/ 19,315 63000 43,685 69% 71000 76600
Alternatives to Detention
Prosecutor 3,533 4,468 935 21% 4,690 5,406
Coroner 294 744 450 60% 966 2,188
Community Development 3,681 5,550 1,869 34% 6,216 7,104
Utilities and 635 1,554 919 59% 2,664 3,330
Waste Management
Public Health Services 3555 8,992 5,437 60% 11,656 14,098
Parks and Trails 1,094 1,554 460 30% 1,776 1,998
WSU MC Extension 2377 4,330 1,953 45% 4,774 5,218
Total 73,153 i64,346 9,1193 55% 192,004 222,484
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 1 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Sheriff Department Evidence Facility
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description: New evidence compound adjacent to public works department.
Justifications: Current compound is at old road shops, does not meet minimum regulations and is in
poor condition.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning 50 50
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 150 150
Construction 1400 1,400
Total Costs: 5o 150 1400 1600
Funding Source
In House 50 150 zoo
Other 1400 1400
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 5o 150 1400 1600
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FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 2 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Sheriff and Public Firearms Range
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description: Firearms range for law enforcement and public; would include pistol, rifle, trap,
skeet, archery areas.
Justifications: Sheriff has indicated need as well and public saying a range is also a priority in
the 2012 parks plan.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Acquisition 850 85o
Preliminary Planning 25 25
Site Prep & Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 5o 50
Construction 350 350
Total Costs: 25 1250 2275
Funding Source
In House
Other 1075 1075
Grants 200 200
Loans
Total Funding: 1275 1275
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #1 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning 6o 6o
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 25 8o 300 405
Total Costs: 25 8o 60 300 465
Funding Source
In House 25 8o 60 300 465
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 25 8o 60 300 465
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET 1 Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #2 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 15 50 65
Total Costs: 15 50 65
Funding Source
In House 15 50 65
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 15 50 65
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #3 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 50 50
Construction 100 50 250 100 500
Total Costs: soo 5o 5o 250 soo 550
Funding Source
In House 100 50 50 250 100 550
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: soo 5o 5o 250 soo 550
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #4 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 140 6o zoo
Total Costs: 140 6o 200
Funding Source
In House 140 6o zoo
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 140 6o 200
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #6 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 40 6o 100
Total Costs: 40 6o soo
Funding Source
In House 40 6o 100
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 40 6o soo
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #7 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning 3 3
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 14 14
Construction 140 140
Total Costs: 3 14 140 157
Funding Source
In House 3 14 140 157
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 3 14 140 157
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #8 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning 25 25
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 8o 250 100 430
Total Costs: 80 25 250 soo 455
Funding Source
In House 8o 25 250 100 455
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 8o 25 250 soo 455
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Building #9 Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 15 15
Construction 75 20 85
Total Costs: 80 20 soo
Funding Source
In House 8o 20 100
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 8o 20 soo
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Mason County Jail Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering
Construction 500 8o 8o 66o
Total Costs: 500 8o 8o 66o
Funding Source
In House
Other Soo 8o 8o 66o
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 500 8o 8o 66o
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
FACILITIES, PARKS &TRAILS DEPARTMENT
Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Courthouse Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment, immediate goal is
development of another courtroom and moving the Clerk to courtroom B and courtroom B to
where the Clerk was.
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 75 75
Construction 250 250
Total Costs: 75 250 325
Funding Source
In House 75 125 zoo
Other
Grants 125 125
Loans
Total Funding: 75 250 325
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Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Juvenile Detention Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning z z
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 15 15
Construction 70 40 110
Total Costs: 2 85 40 127
Funding Source
In House 2 85 40 127
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 2 85 40 127
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Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Sheriff's Office Improvements
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements as per facilities assessment
Justifications: Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 20 20
Construction 10 155 350 515
Total Costs: 10 20 155 350 535
Funding Source
In House 10 20 155 350 535
Other
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 10 20 350 535
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Fund Name: REET i Capital Improvement Program
Project Name: Memorial Hall
Estimates: Planning and Construction Level
Description:Various building improvements to restore the historic Memorial Hall
Justifications: Building has not had any significant improvements since the structure was built in the
1920's.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2o16 2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Planning 10 10
Site Prep& Utilities/Well
Construction Engineering 50 50
Construction 10 425 435
Total Costs: 10 10 50 425 495
Funding Source
In House 10 10 50 213 283
Other
G ra nts 212 212
Loans
Total Funding: 10 10 50 425 495
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7. POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Mason County Sheriff's Office provides police services including, patrol, traffic enforcement,
service of civil process,jail operation and investigative services to the citizens of Mason County.The
Mason County Sheriff's Office currently has a total of 111 authorized employees. Of those 54 are
commissioned officers,36 are jailers, and 21 are civilian employees.
The Mason County Sheriff's Office currently serves approximately 63,203 citizens. This number
represents a 28 percent increase in population since 20002. The Sherif Office is responsible for
covering an area of 961 square miles. The Mason County Sheriff's Office covers over goo miles of
shorelines, 622 miles of county roads and nearly ii5 miles of state highways. Marine enforcement
is currently conducted by off duty deputies on overtime.
The Mason County Sheriff's Office has taken over primary responsibility for traffic law enforcement
and collision investigations on all county roads commencing July 1, 2009. Accordingly the Sheriff's
Office has established the Mason County Sheriff's Office Traffic Team as of January 1, 2oo8.
Currently, nine deputies are assigned to the traffic unit efforts, based on specialized training, but
still answer 911 calls for service while on shift.
Mason County Sheriff's Office is assisted through mutual aid by the Shelton Police Department and
the Squaxin Island Police Department. This low level of law enforcement is a distinction that
separates us from our Region 3 and comparative counties who all have numerous agencies to
provide mutual aid. The following is a breakdown of commissioned law enforcement in comparable
counties: Lewis 117, Clallum 102, Grays Harbor 149, Cowlitz i56, and Skagit 186.
JAIL FACILITIES
The present Mason County Jail opened in 1986 with a population capacity of 4S inmates. In 1989,
capacity was increased to Si, and in 1991 it was increased to 58 beds with floor space for 1o6. In
1993 the average daily population (ADP)was 62. In 2004 the ADP was at 9S-46%over capacity.
The Direct Supervision Unit (DSU) opened on October 1, 2oo6, bringing the jail capacity up to 128
inmates. ADP for 2005 was iii, ADP for 2oo6 was 119 and ADP for 2007 was 113.7. On September
15, 2oo9 DSU was closed after the jail had to reduce staff by five (5) FTEs bringing the jail's capacity
down to io8 inmates. For the first eight(8) months of 2010 the ADP has stood at 103. Reductions in
staff due to mandated budgetary cuts at the Sheriff's Office prompted the closing of DSU causing
the reduction in jail capacity.
In 2014, the Mason County Sheriff's Office requested a plan to reconfigure the DSU facility. The
reconfigured facility will house 42 inmates. In earlier comprehensive plans several critical
maintenance issues were identified at the jail as needing immediate repair or replacement. They
include new locks for the cells and cellblocks, leaks in the roof and the problems with the walkway
between the court house and the jail. Between 2014 and 2oi6, the jail received significant
improvements including a new roof, new control system, and comprehensive update of the
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mechanical systems in the building. These issues have all been addressed by the Sheriff's Office,
BOCC, and Facilities Department.
Repair and maintenance needs of the jail are paint inside the cell blocks, booking area, the holding
cells and floor.
Due to the ADP being at or over capacity continually, outsourcing of inmates to otherjails began in
the first quarter of 2015. To date the program continues to house on average 40-50 inmates per
month;that has cost the Sheriff's Office's operational budget$1.3 million through August of 2oi6.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The Mason County Sheriff's Office is currently pursuing the installation of an updated inmate
visitation/telephone/commissary kiosk system and acquisition of a storage unit for the safe housing
of supplies and equipment. After completion of the above mentioned areas the Mason Countyjail
will have a total inmate capacity of 144. It should be noted that inmate bed space should not be
confused for total capacity. After completion of the redesign the total number of inmate beds will
be 105, an additional 3 in holding cells with another 20 using floor space for a total capacity of 140.
Though the maintenance updates and redesign will create efficiencies in the use of existing staff
hours and have created a safer working environment for our jail deputies we are still at a lower
overall capacity than the 16o plus inmates being housed in 2009 prior to the closure of the DSU.
The numbers above are a best estimate as some of the programs and facility use for alternative
programs are still under assessment.The number will not exceed 140 in any case.
In the 2oo8 Comprehensive Plan, the assessment of jail population needs have been exceeded. A
subcommittee has been formed to explore and implement alternative to sentencing programs to
reduce overcrowding issues and space needs. The Criminal Justice Working Team is also exploring
inmate needs of the criminal justice system and has already preliminarily determined that a new
facility will be needed immediately. The current facility with the remodel is already continually over
capacity. The options are a Mason County facility or a regional jail with another county/city.
Consideration should be given to a facility large enough to accommodate county growth over the
next 30 years as well as options to lease bed space to other agencies. Overcrowding and space
needs is a statewide problem at this time. This issue is of particular concern at the county level to
house female inmates which are growing in numbers and inmates with mental health issues
statewide.
ALTERNATE FUNDING SOURCES
The Mason County Sheriff's Office continues to explore alternative funding sources including
Federal Homeland Security Grants, Justice Assistance Grants, and grants from other federal, state,
and private sources. However, like many other funding sources the amounts of these grants are
being reduced or eliminated altogether. Additionally the Mason County Sheriff's Office is
committed to forming community partnerships with public and private agencies to more efficiently
provide services and utilize facilities to maximum efficiency.
SHERIFF'S FACILITY
The Mason County Sheriff's Office is currently housed at 322 North 3rd Street in Shelton.The Office
transitioned to this location from the Mason County Courthouse starting in December, zoog and
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was mostly completed by February 2010. Police Operations, Records, Finance, Administration, and
Evidence are currently housed at this facility. The acquisition of this facility has greatly enhanced
the office's ability to perform its mission with much greater efficiency.
SPACEALLOCATION CRITERIA AND MAINTENANCE
Standard space allocations methods do not apply to all areas of the Sheriff's Office because of the
diverse functions found within the department such as training, locker rooms, K-g holding, briefing
room, interview rooms, public receptions, fingerprinting, criminal complaints, evidence processing
and others. Space for many of the above mission essential functions is not adequate.
To meet accreditation standards and safe workplace criteria a decontamination and eyewash
facility needs to be installed or established in the Jail and the North and South Precincts. This can
be completed in several ways to meet the standard and needs to be considered for the 2017-2022
budget period in order to maintain accreditation and safety practices.
NORTH MASON COUNTY FACILITY
The greater Belfair/Allyn area is quickly becoming a business and population hub in northeastern
Mason County, requiring a higher level of law enforcement and other governmental services. When
the new sewer system is completed in Belfair, the area is expected to rapidly expand much like
Silverdale did in the ig8os. The North Precinct was established in late 2013 and has made a
significant impact on policing operations. In 2014 fully half of the patrol division and over 20 citizen
volunteers staff this precinct. The building is currently contracted through the private sector and
appears to meet the needs for the next five years in terms of projected police, investigative, and
administrative functions.
STORAGE NEEDS
Most of these storage needs are currently being met with the leasing of a building 305 S. First
Street. The most important need of the Sheriff's Office is that of offsite evidence storage. Property
taken in is held in trust by the Sheriff's Office. Therefore it is the Sheriff's responsibility to ensure its
security, preservation, chain of custody, as well as its proper return, sale, or disposal according to
law. Currently, most of the Sheriff's evidence is being held in a secured designated area at the
Sheriff's located at 322 North 3rd St in Shelton. Many items continue to be held on the third floor of
the Mason County Court House. Moving evidence items to the 3rd Street facility continues. All
evidence items stored at the Court House were moved in 2011.
The Mason County Sheriff's Office also stores vehicles held as evidence, including homicide
vehicles, and large evidence items at the old Mell Chevrolet building in downtown Shelton. This
space was recently leased by the county to store MCSO equipment and evidence. Replacement of
this facility is needed to ensure security, preservation, and chain of custody. The current facility
does not meet industry standards for security, processing, preservation, environmental concerns
and chain of custody. Through a massive evidence audit and purge in 2014 the Sheriff's Office will
conform to an accreditation standard. However, the facility design and location continues to fall
short of industry standards due to the remote location and ongoing security concerns. The BOCC
and Facilities Department are exploring an option (305 S. ist Street) that would suffice as a
temporary solution while a long term building design and location site can be determined to meet
the expected growth over the next decades. This would be the first move of the offsite evidence
site in nearly 40 years.
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Additionally the Mason County Sheriff's Office must have covered secure storage for its three
boats, light armored vehicle, all terrain vehicle, skid car and trailer, search and rescue vehicles,
along with spare and mothballed patrol vehicles. Additional secure storage is needed for other
training equipment,tactical equipment, search and rescue equipment, and traffic radar trailers.The
storage facility needs to be in a secure location that is built to specifications that will not cause
operational degradation. The need is essential as the equipment stored is expensive and requires
storage that allows for emergency response and reliability that the current facilities do not
accommodate. Like the evidence system the old Mell Chevrolet building is being used for storage
but is already at capacity and cannot absorb future growth.
FIREARMS TRAINING FACILITY
The Mason County Sheriff's Office currently has no weapons training facility and relies upon the
Department of Corrections which allows quarterly training at their facility located adjacent to the
Washington Corrections Center.A shooting park or similar facility has been discussed, but no action
has been taken. Having a facility the Sheriff's Office can utilize for firearms training is essential and
planning should begin this year.
COURTS
The Mason County District courts handled 9,937 cases in 2014, mostly infractions and
misdemeanors. Mason County Superior Court handled 2,629 cases in 2014, with civil cases being
the most common, followed by criminal actions, domestic cases, juvenile offender cases, and
probate/guardianship cases, in that order. Additional information regarding the courts and annual
caseloads can be obtained at www.courts.wa.gov.
FACILITY NEEDS
The two most recent efforts to analyze county facility needs included the two following documents,
which have been referenced previously in this section:
1) Space Needs Assessment and Campus Master Plan for Mason County — completed in
November of 2oo8.
2) Mason County Existing Facilities Assessment—completed in 2012.
As has been stated earlier in the text, the 2oo8 report was completed prior to the great recession
and prior to large layoffs that were implemented by Mason County. Some of the data is likely still
valid but an update to County Facilities needs would be recommended, especially a report that
identified new building needs or building expansion needs. The 2oo8 Facilities Master Plan did
identify and recommend potential improvements that would add parking capacity, expand building
#1, build a newjuvenile center, build a new justice center and enlarged the main County campus as
an example. Options and phases were included. Revisiting the plan to determine if the findings are
still valid would be recommended.
The 2012 facilities assessment looks only at current building conditions and makes
recommendations for renovations of existing infrastructure that is likely to fail in the future. The
assessment serves more to recommend needed maintenance and upgrades as opposed to future
building needs.
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8. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT APPROACH
Storm and surface water management is an important government role that serves to protect and
improve water quality and habitat, and reduce flooding. Mason County has taken several steps to
implement a comprehensive, county-wide management approach including:
• Adopting a county-wide Stormwater Management Plan in June 2oo8;
• Adopting local stormwater management standards and by reference the zoos Stormwater
Management Manual for Western Washington. These standards are applied county-wide as of
June 2012;
• Adopting special Low Impact Development(LID)standards within the Belfair and Allyn UGAs in
June 2oo8 and encouraging where practical, county-wide;
• Inventorying, assessing and maintaining stormwater systems within county right-of-way;
• Planning, designing and constructing stormwater retrofit projects;
• Adopting a Comprehensive Flood Management Plan;
• Participating in, or leading fish passage improvement projects; and
• Participating in, or leading regional planning strategies.
The County formed a Stormwater Task Force(SWTF) in late 2009 to make recommendations to the
County Commissioners on implementing the adopted stormwater management plan and related
water quality initiatives. The SWTF met regularly between April 2010 and June 2012. Final Task
Force recommendations to implement a "Clean Water Program" were presented to the County
Commissioners in August 2012 along with a recommendation to establish a stormwater utility rate
to fund the program.The Board took no action to establish a new revenue source to fund the"Clean
Water program".
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The stormwater management system within Mason County can generally be described as"rural"or
"natural" even within designated urban growth areas (UGAs). Conveyances generally consist of
ditches, swales and culverts, often located in highly permeable areas. A very small percentage of
the overall system can be described as a typical municipal separate storm sewer(MS4)consisting of
curb, gutter, catch basin, and piped conveyance. This type of system can be found, however, within
sections of the Hoodsport Rural Activity Center(RAC)and Belfair,Allyn and Shelton UGAs.
Mason County is responsible for managing stormwater systems within County road rights-of-way
and those associated with County buildings such as the Public Works site. Low Impact
Development (LID) features such as porous concrete, pervious asphalt, and rain gardens used to
manage stormwater can be found at this location. The stormwater systems owned and managed
by the County are inventoried, inspected and represented on a GIS layer.
The City of Shelton is responsible for the stormwater systems within City limits and the Washington
State Department of Transportation is responsible for the State highway stormwater system.
Private drainage systems exist throughout the County as well. These are owned and maintained by
private property owners. A small percentage of the private stormwater facilities are inventoried
and included in the GIS layer.
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Mason County is in the initial stages of stormwater capital facility planning but has a fairly long
history of carrying out habitat improvement projects. Identification of stormwater capital facility
needs and projects comes from a variety of sources, including the adopted County-wide
Stormwater Management Plan, water quality monitoring, habitat assessments and other Lead
Entity activities, and Water Quality Improvement Reports.
Mason County participated in a Hood Canal regional effort to select, rank, and prioritize sites for
future stormwater retrofit projects. A prioritized list and preliminary designs for top projects was
completed in 2014, including two Mason County sites: Union Park and Thelar Center. Project
emphasis is on retrofits (those that address "legacy" problems) and can generally be grouped into
the following three categories:
Water Quality
These projects are designed to improve water quality problems identified through monitoring;
downgraded or threatened shellfish harvest areas, 303(d) listings, or Water Quality Improvement
Reports. Projects may consist of wet ponds, sand filters, constructed wetlands, vaults, or other
BMPs.
Flooding/Erosion
These projects will reduce the frequency and/or severity of flood and erosion damage to public and
private property. Projects may include additional storage facilities, new or enlarged conveyances,
channel stabilization, stream restoration, or reducing impervious surfaces.
Aquatic Habitat
Projects in this category are designed to maintain or enhance aquatic habitat, with an emphasis on
salmon recovery and shellfish. These projects may include habitat surveys, culvert replacements,
installation of in-stream structures, or removal of dikes.
All three categories of projects will typically require funding for planning, design, construction and
land acquisition. It should also be noted that many projects will serve multiple purposes: for
example, a project that includes storage for flood control will likely improve water quality through
additional detention and settling of pollutant-carrying sediments.
LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
Stormwater Management for New Development and Redevelopment
As of June 2012, new development and redevelopment throughout Mason County must meet the
minimum requirements of the 2005 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. In
addition to these minimum requirements, Mason County Code 14.48 spells out requirements for
financial liability and 17.8o requires Low Impact Development (LID) techniques within the Belfair
and Allyn UGAs.
Stormwater Conveyance
Mason County Code 14.48 is silent to conveyance standards. However, Mason County Code 16.48
states that all construction shall conform to the Washington State Department of Transportation's
Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Municipal Construction. Conveyances are typically
designed to meet the 25-year storm event.
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Most capital facility projects are considered "retrofits" meaning the project is undertaken to correct
or improve conditions associated with past development. Retrofits are designed using best
professional judgment to provide reasonable improvements in stormwater management,
recognizing that site constraints frequently make strict application of Best Management Practices
(BMPs)challenging.
FUNDING
Mason County has utilized a variety of revenue sources to fund stormwater management and
habitat improvement activities. The majority of past funding has been from grants, but the Road
Fund and Real Estate Excise Tax(REET 2) have also been used for program "development"funding
and grant match.
A brief description of past and potential revenue sources is presented below.
Road Fund
The Road Fund provided $25,000 start-up revenue for stormwater program development and
implementation beginning in 2010. This revenue source is used to leverage grant funding as a local
revenue source is required for grant match(typically 25%).
Real Estate Excise Tax(REET2)
REET2 has been a revenue source used to fund capital construction and serve as grant match.
REET2 funds in the amount of $82,500 were allocated in years 2009 through 2012, and in the
amount of $75,000 in 2013. These revenues combined with grant funds were used to design and
construct projects in Belfair, Allyn and Hoodsport to reduce contaminants and improve water
quality. The revenue table assumes REET2 requests are made to use as grant match in years 2o18
through 2022.
Grants
Mason County has received approximately$i.i million in stormwater management grants over the
past seven years. Future grant availability is expected to diminish due to greater demand and
competition, directing funds to jurisdictions under Municipal NPDES permit requirements (Mason
County is not a permittee), and an overall reduction in available funds.
The revenue table assumes that the county will apply for and receive small grants years 2o18
through 2022.
Stormwater Utility Rate
Mason County created a Stormwater Utility in June 2oo8 but did not establish a rate to fund
stormwater management activities at that time. A Stormwater Task Force (SWTF) met regularly
from April 2010 through June 2012 to develop program and funding recommendations to the Board
of County Commissioners. The SWTF recommended a stormwater utility rate be established to
provide dedicated, predictable funding to implement an annual program of approximately $1.43
million. However, there was insufficient Board support at the time and a rate was not established.
Findings of the SWTF are still valid and warrant reconsideration by the Board of County
Commissioners.
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Mason County established the Skokomish Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) in 1976 for the
purpose of improving flood control and drainage facilities within the watershed. The District
was abolished in 2014 in recognition of the need to collect district revenues in a more equitable
manner. The majority of revenue collected by this special taxing district came from Lake
Cushman properties that had little relationship to the Skokomish watershed improvements.
The FCZD has a Fund Balance that will gradually draw down over time unless a new revenue
source is created. While the SFCZD revenue source was abolished, please note that Page 91
identifies unsecured grant revenue that will fund approximately $22 million in projects over the
next six years.
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Fund 480: Storm Drainage System Development Fund
Project Name: Stormwater Retrofits
Estimates: Preliminary Engineering Level
Description:
This project worksheet includes costs associated with the design and construction of
stormwater retrofit projects identified in various planning documents. It assumes that two
retrofits will be constructed in 2017 using the existing fund balance: Union Park and Theler
Center. The worksheet assumes that any retrofit projects accomplished in years 2o18 — 2022
will occur if REET2 monies are budgeted in the stormwater fund and the county is successful in
securing grants.
Justifications: Clean water is vital to the health, economy and cultural heritage of Mason County.
Mason County government plays an important role in salmon recovery, maintaining and improving
shellfish harvest areas,flood control, and improving water quality as well as the overall recovery of
Puget Sound. Constructing stormwater retrofits is an important community investment yielding
returns in the form of maintaining property values, generating fish/shellfish revenues and tourism
and reducing health risks and costs.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
Expenditures 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Administration 3 3 3 3 3 3 18
Plan/Prelim. Eng. 6 6 6 6 6 6 36
Design/Constr 60 30 30 30 30 30 210
Total Expenditures 69 39 39 39 39 39 264
Revenues
Beginning Fund Balance 71 2 3 4 S 6 91
Road Fund
REET2 10 10 10 10 10 So
Grants 30 30 30 30 30 150
Total Revenues 71 42 43 44 45 46 291
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Fund Igo: Skokomish Flood Control District Fund
Project Name: Skokomish River Ecosystem Restoration
Estimates: Preliminary Engineering Level
Description: Mason County and the Skokomish Tribe(Local Sponsors)are partnering with the
Army Corps of Engineers to prepare final design and construction documents, and construct
five ecosystem restoration projects within the Skokomish River watershed. Phase I
construction is planned to begin in 2o1g and Phase II in 2020. The five projects are:
■ Confluence Levee Removal-Phase I
■ Wetland Restoration at River Mile 9-Phase I
■ Wetland Restoration at Grange-Phase I
■ Side Channel Reconnection-Phase I
■ Upstream Large Woody Debris Installation-Phase II
Mason Conservation District is taking the lead on pursuing grants which will be the local
sponsor revenue source.
Justifications: Environmental degradation can be seen throughout the Skokomish River Basin
including a loss of natural ecosystem structures,functions, and processes necessary to support
critical fish and wildlife habitat. The degradation of riverine and estuarine habitat has resulted
in the listing of four anadromous fish species under the Endangered Species Act(ESA)
(Chinook salmon, chum salmon, steelhead, and bull trout)that utilize the river as their primary
habitat. The impaired ecosystem has adversely affected riverine, wetland and estuarine
habitats that are critical to these and other listed species.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
Expenditures 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering (PED) 1,400 1,545 21945
Lands and Damages 754 1,037 1,791
Construction 4,369 5,000 2,000 2,782 631 14,782
Construction Management 600 700 300 594 21194
Total Expenditures 21154 6,951 5,600 2,700 3,082 1,225 21,712
Revenues
Federal Government(65%) 1,400 4,518 3,000 1,755 2,003 594 15,004
Local Sponsor(35%) 754 2,433 2,600 945 1,079 631 8,079
Grant: FbD or SRFB (to be secured)
Total Revenues 21154 6,951 5,600 2,700 3,082 1,225 21,712
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9. PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES
Mason County Public Works is responsible for engineering, construction, operation and
maintenance of approximately 620 miles of county roads. Currently Public WorksDepartment staff
is based at the Public Works Facility off of Highway ioijust north of Shelton and the Belfair Shop in
Belfair.
The Public Works Facility provides for the majority of the current needs of the Department, with
some needed utility improvements. However, satellite facilities at different locations around the
County and a new shop in Belfair may be needed in the future to better support the Department's
needs and improve the efficiency of the Department by reducing travel and transportation time for
materials and equipment used for maintenance and construction project work.
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Fund: County Road Fund
Project Name: Belfair Shop Improvements
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Anew Shop will include a work staging area, vehicle maintenance bay, crews
lunch/meeting room, restrooms & shower facilities, offices, vehicle and equipment storage and
materials storage. For the immediate future, the existing building requires upgrades to insure
functionality. In 2oi6, new windows will be installed and updates to the office area and restrooms
will be made, as well as consideration for new siding.
Justifications: The current Belfair Shop is located in a residential neighborhood adjacent to Hood
Canal and does not have its own water source.The Shop is hooked up to the neighbor's well. Public
Works is currently evaluating other sites for placement of a new shop, including an area at the new
Belfair Treatment Plant.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering 250 100 260 610
Construction Engineering 15 soo 115
Construction 100 925 1025
Total Cost : 115 250 soo 260 1025 1750
Funding Sources:
In House 115 250 100 26o 1025 1750
Grants
Loans
Total Funding 115 250 soo 26o 1025 1750
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Fund: County Road Fund
Project Name: Satellite Maintenance Yard Development
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: Public Works will be developing selected sites at various locations across the County
to better serve the requirements of maintenance activities. The planned development would
include upgrades such as: clearing and grading, installing wells and water systems, installing
electric power to support site services, constructing equipment/materials storage buildings and
facilities, paving storage sites and developing roads on the properties. Acquisition of individual
properties will supplement existing property holdings to provide for uses such as sites for
stormwater treatment facilities and disposal sites for ditch spoils and slide materials from
maintenance or construction excavations.
Justifications: The changing mandates and requirements of road maintenance necessitate the
expansion / upgrade of certain facilities, while the need to develop stormwater detention facilities
and ditch spoil disposal sites require the purchase of property in specific locations.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering 10 10 10 30
Construction Engineering
Construction
Total Cost: 10 10 10 30
Funding Sources:
In House 10 10 10 30
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 10 10 10 30
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Fund: County Road Fund
Project Name: Structure at Shelton-Matlock Road Site
Estimates: Planning Level
Description: The County Road Fund owns property on Shelton-Matlock Road that is currently used
as a fenced materials and equipment storage yard. The construction of a structure on this site will
help to facilitate the efficient deployment of crews and equipment to the south end of the County,
particularly during snow and ice conditions.The cost below reflects a fully enclosed metal structure.
Justifications: Currently crews assigned to maintain, plow and de-ice the southern portion of the
County must go to the Central Shop to get the equipment needed to respond. When doing
scheduled maintenance in the south end, crews travel to and from the Central Shop, transporting
heavy equipment, vehicles, tools and materials needed for their work. One of the Road
Department's long range goals is to consider placement of satellite maintenance yards in key
locations throughout the county to improve response and efficiency.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2o18 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering 75 75
Construction Engineering 2S 2S
Construction 250 250
Total Costs: 75 275 350
Funding Sources:
In House 75 275 350
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 75 275 350
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Fund: County Road Fund
Project Name: Sand and Salt Storage Shelter
Estimates: Design Level
Description: The old Public Works Facility was equipped with an existing structure that was used to
store sand and salt used for winter storm events. The structure was something that could not be
moved to the new Public Works facility.
Justifications: In order to protect the sand and salt from wintry weather(water & freezing) at the
new Public Works Facility it will be necessary to hire a designer for building design and a contractor
for construction of a new sand and salt storage facility.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Preliminary Engineering 150 150
Construction 300 300
Total Costs: 150 300 450
Funding Sources:
In House 150 300 450
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 150 300 450
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2017-2022 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN WORKSHEET
PUBLIC WORKS- ROADS
Fund: County Road Fund
Project Name: Connection to City of Shelton Water System
Estimates: Construction Level
Description: The Public Works Department, via agreement with the Squaxin Tribe in 2007,
committed to connecting its facility to the City of Shelton Water System when it becomes available
and discontinuing use of the well (for all but non-potable uses). The City of Shelton has a project
underway to provide City water to Public Works Drive.
Justifications: In order to satisfy the terms of the agreement with the Squaxin Tribe, it will be
necessary to hire a contractor to connect the facility to the City Water System, to make any
revisions to the on-site system to accommodate the change, and to pay any associated connection
fees.
Estimated Project Costs(in thousands)
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Construction 136 136
Total Costs: 136 136
Funding Sources:
In House 136 136
Grants
Loans
Total Funding: 136 136
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10. FINANCE PLAN
This section discusses Mason County capital facilities needs and related funding sources. As
required under the Growth Management Act (GMA) a six-year finance plan has been prepared for
the years 2015 to at least the year 2020 for those facilities currently, or to be, owned and operated
by the County.
The following facilities are included in the financial planning:
■ Water and Wastewater Systems
➢ Belfair Sewer 20 Year Finance and Rate Forecast
➢ Cost Calculations for Build Out
➢ Real Estate Excise Tax i(REETi), REET 2, and .og Sales Tax Revenues.
(Appendix A)
■ Solid Waste Management Facilities
■ County Administrative and Law Enforcement Buildings
■ Stormwater Facilities
■ Public Works Facilities
■ Parks and Recreation
Only County owned and operated facilities are included in the finance analysis. Several alternatives
have been suggested to deal with the problem of providing water and wastewater service in areas
outside the existing utility service area in which growth is forecast. The service area for the solid
waste utility is county-wide.
The finance plan identifies reasonably reliable funding sources, and forecasts revenue and expenses
to at least the year 2022. Funding varies depending on the facility. The different financing
methods, public or private, could have significant implications on the cost of utility service.
Potential funding sources that could be used to fund unanticipated needs and shortfalls are also
discussed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT OVERVIEW
The financial impact for capital facility improvements have been analyzed for the six year planning
period. Information on transportation can be found in the Transportation Chapter. A summary of
the six year improvement costs, revenues and financing is listed in Table io-1. The Table displays
the cost by capital facility category. The total of improvement costs and expenditures is Shown in
Table so-i.
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TABLE 10-1
CAPITAL FACILITY IMPROVEMENT& FINANCE COSTS 2017-2022*
Capital Facility Category Improvement Expenditures Finance/Revenues
Costs
Water&Wastewater 11,060 11,060 11,060
Systems
Solid Waste Management 1,975 1,975 1,975
County Administration 7,109 7,109 7,109
Stormwater 21,976 21,976 22,003
Public Works(Road Funds) 2,716 2,716 2,716
Parks& Recreation 12,605 12,605 12,605
Total 57,441 57,441 57,468
*in thousands
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
The County owns and operates water systems that serve residents in Beard's Cove and the
Rustlewood subdivisions. There is no expected expansion in any of the service utility areas with the
exception of the Belfair sewer. A plan has been developed for sewer expansion to serve the entire
Belfair Urban Growth Area by 2025 and an accompanying financial plan and rate structure is being
developed to accommodate this growth.
Facility worksheets provided in Section 4 summarize the planned water supply and sewer system
capital improvements over the next six years.
SOLID WASTE
Facility Worksheets provided in Section 4 present revenue sources and expenditure levels for
Mason County solid waste services from 2017-2022.
MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES
Any necessary or proposed improvements to municipal buildings and law enforcement facilities are
provided in the worksheets in Section 7 for years 2017-2022.
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