HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-048 - Res. Establishment of Lake Management District No.1 to a Vote of Property OwnersRESOLUTION NO: R025- QL/ g
A RESOLUTION adopting findings and determinations consistent with RCW 36.61.070 regarding
the establishment of Lake Management District No. 1 for Island Lake, and submitting the
establishment of Lake Management District No. 1 to a vote of property owners within the
proposed district.
WHEREAS, the Board of Mason County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2025-042
on June 10, 2025 setting out its intention to consider formation of Lake Management District No.
1 for Island Lake (LMD No. 1); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 22, 2025, to consider formation of LMD No.
1 and the County Commissioners heard support from persons affected by the formation of LMD
No. 1 and other comments regarding the proposed work program; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the Department of Ecology, the Department of Fish and
Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources had the opportunity to make presentations and
comments on the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners adopts the following findings and
determinations:
1. The formation of LMD No. 1 is in the public interest as evidenced by the following proposed
plan (Exhibit A) of lake improvement and maintenance activities, which is approved as part of
these findings. The proposed LMD will:
a. Manage noxious aquatic plants and vegetation and other invasive species in Island
Lake to meet recreational and aesthetic needs, fishery and wildlife habitat
requirements, and ecosystem and groundwater concerns.
b. Employ proven techniques based on environmental safety.
c. Investigate and promote the best management practices and shoreline
enhancement.
d. Monitor for recurrence of Eurasian Watermilfoil or emergence of other lake plants
and vegetation and other invasive species in Island Lake that could adversely impact
the freshwater system and recommend prompt action to control these.
e. Maintain an advisory committee of neighborhood representatives to direct the efforts
and funds of the LMD.
2. The financing of the lake improvement and maintenance activities is feasible since the
revenues to be raised match the activities set out in the proposed plan for LMD No. 1.
3. The plan for proposed lake improvement and maintenance activities avoids adverse impacts
on fish and wildlife and provides for measures to protect and enhance fish and wildlife.
4. LMD No. 1 will exist for a period of 15 years.
5. The amount to be raised through rates and charges is approximately $50,000 in the first year
and $15,000 annually for fourteen years, plus an inflation factor of 5% per year, for years
three through fifteen, for a total of approximately $343,980 over the life of the LMD.
LMD — Island Lake — Resolution No.
6. The boundaries of the District are all properties fronting Island Lake in Mason County,
Washington.
7. Annual Charge per Parcel: The proposed formula for annual rates and charges to property in
2026 is approximately 62 cents per thousand valuation. The formula of rates and charges
that is to be used to establish the 2027 assessment for the LMD is approximately 18 cents
per thousand valuation. It is anticipated that the amounts to fund the LMD will be raised
through special assessments and that no revenue bonds or notes payable from such rates
and charges will be issued to finance the activities of the LMD.
Section 2. The question of whether to form Lake Management District No.1 for Island Lake shall
be submitted to the property owners within the proposed district. The Central
Operations Department shall prepare the ballots for submittal to the property
owners. Ballots will be received by the Office of the County Commissioners, 411 N.
Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584 no later than 5:00 pm, August 25, 2025.
Section 3. Ballots will be available for public inspection after they have been counted.
Dated this 22nd day of July, 2025.
ATTEST:
McKenzie Smith, Cler of the Board
Approved as to form:
Michael Dorcy, Prosecuting Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Resolution LMD - Island Lake - send to ballot.doc
LMD
Year
Exhibit A to Resolution No. o?oa5— Oy8'
Island Lake Management District #1 Budget Proposal
Assessment beginning in the year 2026 and ending in the year 2040
Annual Assessment Total
Inflation Before Proposed
Year Inflator Amount Inflator Assessment
1 2026
2 2027
3 2028
4 2029
5 2030
6 2031
7 2032
8 2033
9 2034
10 2035
11 2036
12 2037
13 2038
14 2039
15 2040
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
$ 750.00
$ 787.50
$ 826.88
$ 868.22
$ 911.63
$ 957.21
5% $ 1,005.07
$ 1,055.33
$ 1,108.09
$ 1,163.50
$ 1,221.67
$ 1,282.75
$ 1,346.89
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,750.00
$ 16,537.50
$ 17,364.38
$ 18,232.59
$ 19,144.22
$ 20,101.43
$ 21,106.51
$ 22,161.83
$ 23,269.92
$ 24,433.42
$ 25,655.09
$ 26,937.84
$ 50,000.00
$ 15,000.00
$ 15,750.00
$ 16,537.50
$ 17, 364.38
$ 18,232.59
$ 19,144.22
$ 20,101.43
$ 21,106.51
$ 22,161.83
$ 23,269.92
$ 24,433.42
$ 25,655.09
$ 26,937.84
$ 28,284.74
Total Proposed Assessment: $ 343,979.48
Activity
Initial Comprehensive Study,
Treatment, Monitoring & Risk
Reserve
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring
Study, Treatment, & Monitoring