HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-015 - Res. Setting the Date for Board of Equalization Hearing for Shetland Road, Road Improvement District RESOLUTION NO.2026-015
IN THE MATTER OF MASON COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT(RID)NO.2024-01
IMPROVEMENT OF PORTION OF SHETLAND ROAD LOCATED IN SECTIONS 16 AND 21,
TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH,RANGE 3 WEST,W.M.,MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION SETTING DATE FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HEARING ON FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.2024-01,AND SCHEDULING
ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING ROAD
ACCEPTANCE AND SPEED LIMIT ESTABLISHMENT,AND ORDERING NOTICE THEREOF
WHEREAS:
1. Petition and Formation:A petition was filed requesting the formation of a road improvement district
(RID)for Shetland Road,describing the nature and extent of the proposed improvement.The petition
was signed by property owners representing a majority of the lineal frontage and area within the
proposed district.The Board determined that the petition was sufficient and the district sufficiently
developed; and
2. Intent and Formation: On July 8,2024,Resolution No.2024-040 declared the intent to improve
Shetland Road,and on August 13,2024,the Board of Commissioners established Road Improvement
District(RID)No.2024-01,for the project; and
3. Project Completion: The improvements to Shetland Road have been completed in accordance with the
project specification by County Forces; and
4. Assessment Roll Preparation:The final assessment roll for RID No. 2024-01 has been prepared and
filed with the Clerk of the Board as required;and
5. Funding Source: The Board intends to utilize an external loan to cover short-term financing needs for
RID No. 2024-01.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON:
1.Public Hearings
The Board hereby sets June 9,2026,at 9:15 a.m.,at the Mason County Commission Chambers,411 North
Fifth Street, Shelton,Washington, for the following hearings:
a. Board of Equalization(BOE):
The Board of County Commissioners will sit as the Board of Equalization to:
• Hear the final assessment roll for RID No. 2024-01.
• Receive any written or oral objections from property owners.
• Confirm, correct,revise,raise, lower,or otherwise modify the assessment roll as necessary.
b. Board of County Commissioners(following the BOE hearing):
Following completion of the Board of Equalization hearing,the Board of County
Commissioners,acting in their capacity as the governing body,will consider:
• Acceptance of the improved portion of Shetland Road(MP 0.306— 1.670)into the Mason
County Road system as part of County Road No. 56020.
• Establishment of a 25-mph speed limit on the improved portion of Shetland Road.
2.Notice
a.Publication: The Clerk of the Board is directed to publish notice in a newspaper of general
circulation within Mason County at least 15 days prior to the hearing.
b.Mailing: The Public Works Department shall mail notice to each owner or reputed owner of
property listed on the assessment roll at least 15 days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state:
• The time, date, and place of the hearings;
• The purpose of the hearings; and
• Property owners' right to file written objections with the Clerk prior to the Board of County
Commissioners sitting as the Board of Equalization at the scheduled hearing.
3.Final Assessment Roll
• At the time set forth above,the Board of County Commissioners shall convene and sit as the Board
of Equalization to hear objections to the final assessment roll.
• The Board, acting as the Board of Equalization,may confirm, correct,revise,raise,lower, or
otherwise modify the assessment roll.
• Following conclusion of the Board of Equalization hearing,the Board of County Commissioners,
acting in its capacity as the governing body, may confirm the final assessment roll and certify it to
the Mason County Treasurer for collection in accordance with applicable law.
4. Funding and Financing
The Board acknowledges that the improvements to RID No. 2024-01 have been funded through an external
loan. The loan shall be repaid from the proceeds of the assessments confirmed under the final assessment
roll,to be collected by the Mason County Treasurer.
5.Ratification and Effective Date
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF APRIL,2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
McKenzie Smith Pat Tarzwell
MCKENZIE SMITH, PAT TARZWELL,Chair
Clerk of the Board
Randy Neatherlin
APPROVED AS TO FORM: RANDY NEATHERLIN,Vice Chair
Tim Whitehead Sharon Trask
TIM WHITEHEAD,Ch.DPA SHARON TRASK,Commissioner
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Tim Whitehead(Apr 29,2026 12:36:28 PDT) Pat Tarzwell(Apr 29,2026 13:55:06 PDT)
Email: timw@masoncountywa.gov Email: ptarzwell@masoncountywa.gov
Signature: Signature: Shayon Ti aSK
>ndy Neatherlin(Apr 29,2026 10:58:00 PDT) Sharon Trask(Apr 30,2026 06:42:42 PDT)
Email: randyn@masoncountywa.gov Email: strask@masoncountywa.gov
Signature:
Email: Mmmith@masoncountywa.gov