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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/06/08 - Briefing Packet MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFING INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK OF June 8, 2026 In the spirit of public information and inclusion, the attached is a draft of information for Commissioner consideration and discussion at the above briefing. This information is subject to change, additions and/or deletion, and is not all inclusive of what will be presented to the Commissioners. Please see draft briefing agenda for schedule. 1854 _ r BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DRAFT BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton WA 98584 Week of June 8, 2026 Monday Noon WA State Association of Counties Zoom Meeting* Virtual Assembly *This is being noticed as a Special Commission meeting because a quorum of the Mason County Commission may attend this event and notification is provided per Mason County Code Chapter 2.88.020-Special Meetings. Monday,June 8, 2026 Zoom link available on the Mason County website Commission Chambers Times are subject to change,depending on the amount of business presented 9:00 A.M. Closed Session—RCW 42.30.140(4)Labor Discussion 10:00 A.M. Capitol Consulting—Debora Munguia 10:15 A.M. WSU Extension—Dan Teuteberg 10:20 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson Utilities&Waste Management 10:25 A.M. Support Services—Travis Adams Commissioner Discussion—as needed Commission meetings are live streamed at http://www.masonwebtv.com/and public comment is accepted via email msmith(2iimasoncountywa• ogv;mail to Commissioners Office,411 N 5a'Street,Shelton,WA 98584;or phone at(360)427-9670 ext.419. If you need to listen to the Commission meeting via telephone,please provide your telephone number to the Commissioners' office no later than 4:00 p.m.the Friday before the meeting. If special accommodations are needed,contact the Commissioners'office at Shelton(360)427-9670 ext.419 Briefing Agendas are subject to change,please contact the Commissioners' office for the most recent version. Last printed 06/03/26 at 12:21 PM 2026 Legislative Session Wrap - Up Mason County Debora Munguia June a, 2026 Agenda Legislative Overview 2026 Supplemental Budgets Key Legislation 2026 Elections Looking Ahead Next Steps C API,TOI, Legislative Overview 6o-day `short' supplemental budget legislative session, Sine Die March iZ Supplemental Operating, Capital and Transportation Biennial Budgets adopted Continuing revenue challenges Major policy legislation �A PITON 2026 Operating Budget SB 5998) Final budget - $80.2 billion NGF and $157.3 billion in total budgeted funds, largest drivers: • Increased public services, state's lawsuits ($iB set aside), cost of complying with major federal changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps. $143M reduction for child care providers for low-income families (changed reimbursement based on attendance) $27M reduction to Transition to Kindergarten program Moves $375M from PWAA, backfilled in part with bonds in capital budget Does not increase funding for public defense caseload mandate Transfers $88oM from BSA to GF Shifts $88oM from LEOFF i restatement to BSA by 6/30/29 as repayment Reduces GMA planning grants by $2.9M revenues for cannabis M CAP111O Reduces state-shared eve ues ca ab s by $5 DAs.Msx.i 2026 Capital Budget SB 6003) Authorizes $435.1 million in new debt limit bond expenditures and $889.7 million in total funds. $400 million transfer from the Climate Commitment Act to the Natural Climate Solutions Account in the capital budget to provide funding for shifted state bond funding and new programs, including local disaster and flood response funding $375M PWAA transferred to general fund, backfilled with capital budget bonding Major investments include: • Additional $Zoo million for housing and homelessness (including add'l $123M for the HTF); • $154 million for local and other community grants; • $136 million for water conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy; • $41 million for flood preparedness and response; and • $25 million for initial capitalization of Washington Builds (new revolving loan program that makes low-interest funding directly available to families and businesses for clean energy upgrades to their buildings). CAPITOL, 2026 Transportation Budget SB 6005 ) $i6.6B in appropriations (a $1.2B increase over the 2025 enacted budget), including • io.2B for capital projects • $6.4B for operating programs Schedule and funding for SR 3 Freight Corridor maintained Compromise budget does not include new project spending proposed by the Senate but does include new bond authorization (SB 6225). Preservation and maintenance the primary focus, with $1.53B added over six years for highway, ferry and bridge upkeep. $i8oM "assumed delay" in delivery of existing projects Includes $45M to counties and cities for financial assistance related to the December 2025 weather events. it CAPITOL, D.64.Msx.i KeyLegislation — SB 6346 SB 6346 - Tax on Millionaires • Beginning 1/1/28, imposes a 9.9% tax on income over si million (Sec 314) • Won't see revenue until 2,02,9 (last part of 2027-29 Biennium) • Expands WFTC to 460,000 additional families (Sec 901) • B&O tax relief for some small businesses (Sec 909-911) • Maintain and preserve investments in K-12, health care, human services and higher ed • Free breakfast and lunch for all K-12, students • Sales tax exemptions (local and state) on diapers, personal hygiene, and over the counter drugs • Repealed most tax increases in SB 5814 - intent language to offset loss of local tax revenues, $2,00M in 4-year outlook Initially included $2,33M for public defense funding - stripped from final Lawsuits filed on referendum clause, constitutional challenge, initiative expected • Supreme Court ruled that voters cannot bring a referendum against the new law C Sri i 'I KeyLegislation — HB 2442 Fiscal Flexibility - HB2442 • New o.oi% local sales tax for children and families (Sec. 2,01-2,02) • New property tax for public health clinics (Sec 8oi) • Separation of the VA and MH/DD levies from the general fund levy (Part IX) • Expands use of local REET revenues • Expands use of housing sales/use tax (Sec. 3O1) • Extends the maximum length that a levy lid lift may be approved by voters (Sec 5O1) • Expands use of rental car sales tax to criminal justice purposes (Sec 6oi) CAPITOL, DAs.Msx.i 2026 Elections Primary Aug 4, General Nov 3 All of State House seats and one-half of State Senate seats will be on ballot 2O legislators, including 5 committee chairs, have announced they will be leaving their seats Five of the Nine Supreme Court Justices will be on the ballot Initiatives on the November ballot: • Barring transgender athletes from competing in girls sports; • Parental rights in regards to students in school • Millionaire's tax? CAwPITOL U.Mrn\InnpnL I ooking Ahead The 2O27 Legislature may face several significant challenges: Budgetary Constraints (FY28 is projected to end with a NGF-O ending balance of -$878M and $558M in total reserves, including $i.4B in the BSA). Fiscal Sustainability (6.5% spending increase outpaces economic growth rate) Health Care (hospital reimbursement and increases in Medicaid fees) Policy Priorities (public safety, affordability, housing) CrriroL Next Steps Meet with legislators during interim on county priorities Finalize2027 legislative priorities Committee Days in December 2O27 Session begins January ii CrriroL `PSpis COU�� Mason County Agenda Request Form 1854 To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. 1 From: Dan Teuteberg Ext: 686 Department: WSU Extension Briefing: Action Agenda: ❑ Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): June 8,2026 Agenda Date(s): Click or tap here to enter text. Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ IT ❑ Risk ❑ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Spring 2026 report on accomplishments of Washington State University Extension Mason County. Background/Executive Summary: Dan Teuteberg will be joined by Heidi Steinbach,Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator.Dan will give program highlights and Heidi will share Noxious Weed Control Board accomplishments and upcoming events. Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount,funding source,budget amendment, etc.): N/A Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: N/A Attachment(s): Spring 2026 Report—Washington State University Extension Mason County Washington UniversityState 4b0eoN coay�l WSU EXTENSION Mason County - - 1854 Spring Serving Mason County for more than 100 years Washington State University Extension Mason County helps people put research-based knowledge to work, improving their lives, communities, and the environment. To realize this mission, faculty and staff plan, conduct and evaluate research and experience-based educational programs to improve the lives of Mason County residents. WSU Extension Mason County also employs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers and community partners and provides access to the resources available at Washington State University and the National Land Grant University Extension System. Mason County and Washington State University have a long-standing partnership in providing educational programs and research-based information to residents throughout the county. This partnership ensures that resources are Other Mason County Partnerships include: committed from Federal allocations and University funds to • Early Learning Coalition keep important educational programs available in Mason • Shelton Timberland Library County. • Mason Conservation District • Mason County Health Department Dan Teuteberg, County Director& • Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group • Hood Canal Coordinating Council __ � 4-H Youth Development Specialist • School Districts—Shelton, Pioneer and Hood Canal - ' dan.teut wsu.edu 360-427-9670 Ext. 686 • Saints' Pantry Food Bank • Mason General Hospital WSU Extension Mason County • Washington Conservation Corps 303 N 4th Street, Shelton, WA 98584 • South Sound Reading Foundation 360-427-9670 Ext. 680 • Community Services Offices http://extension.wsu.edu/mason • Mason Matters ter. • Economic Development Council of Mason County Facebook pages: • Shelton Farmers Market Mason County 4-H • United States Forest Service Mason County Noxious Weed Control • Washington State Parks Mason County WSU Master Gardeners • Washington State Department of Agriculture WSU Small Farms Mason County Cooperating agencies:Washington State University,U.S.Department of Agriculture,and Washington counties.Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. I • • � 345 youth engaged throuh clubs &community Summer Camp Counselor Training Nearing Completion outreach programs Summer Camp Counselor training is well underway and nearing completion, bringing together over 30 teens from Mason and Grays Harbor Counties. 3 O Throughout the spring, youth participated in full-day trainings at the Extension Office, hands-on sessions at Panhandle Camp, and an overnight training certified adult volunteers experience to prepare for the upcoming summer season. This program continues to provide an invaluable opportunity for teens to build leadership skills, practice civic responsibility, and grow as role models for younger youth. As part of their 12 training, counselors also gave back by volunteering at events held at Panhandle Camp, supporting the place that creates such meaningful experiences for them active county-wide each summer. 4-H club programs Recognizing Outstanding 4-H Youth This spring, Mason County 4-H had the honor of recognizing some of our most TECH_ dedicated and accomplished youth at both a local Commissioner meeting and a celebration at the Extension Office. Our 2025-2026 Key Award winners were acknowledged for their consistent involvement, leadership, and growth throughout their 4-H careers. The Key Award represents the highest county-level achievement, recognizing youth who have demonstrated long-term commitment and have truly grown through the 4-H program. National 4-H Conference &Youth Leadership in Action Members of our Tech Changemakers (TCM) group traveled to Washington, D.C. this spring to attend the National 4-H Conference. While there, they not only participated in national-level programming but also served as workshop presenters, sharing their Dementia Friends initiative—an impactful program they lead locally to raise awareness and educate the community. In addition, we are proud to recognize the leadership of their adult volunteer and chaperone, who also presented at the conference, leading sessions focused on reflection, feedback, and the importance of personal growth within the 4-H experience. First 4-H Open House a Success The Mason County Extension Office hosted its first-ever 4-H Open House this spring, welcoming community members and families to learn more about local opportunities. Several clubs participated by hosting tables, sharing information about their projects, and connecting directly with potential new members. The event created a welcoming space for the community to engage with 4-H and explore how to get involved. We look forward to building on this success and seeing even more new faces at our next Open House this September. 4-H Council Leadership & Youth Representation Mason County 4-H is proud to recognize the strength of our Council leadership, including the recent induction of teen leader and Tech Changemakers member Erin Early as Council Secretary, supported by President Melissa Seals. Our Council also includes President Melissa Seals, Vice President and teen leader Owen Teuteberg, with adult support from Katie Gunter, Treasurer Nichole Kerksieck, Panhandle Representative Blayne Van Foeken, and Community-at-Large members Justine and teen leader Logan Oestreich. We are especially proud to see youth serving in leadership roles alongside dedicated adult partners. Their voices and leadership continue to shape a strong future for Mason County 4-H. 3E i Y Ilt � Annual Plant Sale Success Another year, another Plant Sale! Our largest annual fundraiser �' - hosted by the Master Gardener Foundation of Mason County ' � I� Ili experienced another year of success. Our hard-working Master Gardener volunteers grew over 6000 plants and created beautiful garden crafts, including new offerings of native Interns Maddy HP plants, unique vegetable varieties, birdhouses, and more, llman and Nancy Niero at Plant Sale which grossed $17,816 - a new record for recent years! We owe a huge thank you to Lynch Creek Farm, who continue to generously lend their space and time to help us be successful. New Shelton Free Seed Library __ 619.6 640 639 641.5 A new free Seed Library, which is a collaboration between the Mason Conservation District (MCD), the ����5VEDLiaogQL _ . Timberland Regional Library, and the WSU Mason County Master Gardeners, has officially launched! ®� Each partner is leveraging their unique resources and s active Master Gardener expertise to make the project successful: MCD created volunteers signage for the space and is covering the cost of equipment and supplies through a grant, the Shelton Timberland Library is providing space for housing the 81 seed library as well as classroom facilities, and Master Gardeners are responsible for day-to-day maintenance inquiries answered by our and community education. It has been nearly emptied 'Ask a Master Gardener' multiple times since its launch, and we have already program received incredible feedback from our community. _ ,y "Thank you!! I can't afford seeds, and I'm not much of a gardener. But I want 78 to try as well as mail some to my friend who is an awesome gardener, but has been quite sick as of late, and needs, well, a lot more green. Thank you so Through the Garden Gate much, means so much to me and my friend!" participants Shelton Seed Library Participant Summer Workshops Launch in Shelton & Belfair 55 Master Gardener volunteers have launched our two summer workshop Mason Bee Fostering series; one located at Catalyst Park in Shelton and the other at Theler Program participants Wetlands in Belfair. The Catalyst Park Community Garden workshops are two-hour, hands-on learning opportunities where the first 20 registrants can receive a free take-home kit; these cost $15 and require pre-registration. The $17 816 Theler Native Gardens workshops are free and include an educational work party with themed demonstrations and activities. Find out more information grossed at the Annual Plant at extension.wsu.edu/mason/master-gardener Sale Tilth Farm attendees at Windy N Ranch Windy N Ranch Tilth Farm IILL y; attendees at sheep field Statewide Agriculture Extension Staff Meetup On May 18th and 19th, agriculture WSU Extension staff representing 10 counties met up in Ellensburg to receive professional education and plan future statewide course offerings. Staff were able to participate in a Tilth Alliance Farm Walk at Windy N Ranch to learn about livestock Windy N Ranch on-farm butchering facility production on organic pastures. The following day, staff received professional education on Organic Certification technical assistance, reviewed and provided feedback on an in-progress self-paced online farmer education course, and planned future Cultivating Success courses. Opportunities for statewide staff to come together to share 60+ and collaborate are few, and we greatly appreciated the opportunity to be included in this wonderful experience! youth engaged in agricultural CHOICE & Cedar High Student Garden Success learning As they move into the second spring with their current garden space, CHOICE and 3 Cedar students are working incredibly *„ hard to create a beautiful learning area .. .. upcoming Septic Summer focused on food production and p g p r, - connection to the land. This spring, we r workshops have been fortunate enough to engage with over 60 students as they prepare the garden space for spring by adding fresh : 4. compost to the beds, adding mulch and farmers provided with direct gravel to pathways, and growing beautiful assistance starts for their first plant sale fundraiser! h We are excited to continue supporting their work and watching this program grow New Tomato Bed at into the future. CHOICE-Cedar Garden 1 Septic Summer Registration is Open presentation on Cultivating In partnership with Mason County Environmental Health, we are Native Edibles taught for WA hosting three Septic Summer workshops this year: June 18th in Matlock, Department of Fish & Wildlife July 16th in Hoodsport, and August 13th in Belfair. Topics will include and WA Department of different types of septic systems, how they function, basic Natural Resources staff maintenance, best landscaping practices, local resources, and financial assistance. Participants will also be able to opt into receiving a copy of their current as-built. Workshops are free and registration is open at mcsepticsummer2026.eventbrite.com This spring Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board (MCNWCB) S S I has been focused on weed control at County-owned properties, Washington State Parks, and in the Olympic National Forest. We S • 5 also provide technical assistance with noxious weed identification and control advice to private landowners and public land managers. We assist landowners with control of high priority Class A and B noxious weeds. This spring we have assisted landowners with control of giant hogweed, lesser celandine, perennial pepperweed, poison hemlock, spurge laurel, fuller's teasel, shiny geranium, and diffuse knapweed. MCNWCB partners with Olympic National Forest to control invasive species in the National Forest. Early season treatments Field Specialist removes toxic have been focused on herb Robert, tansy ragwort, and meadow poison hemlock for landowner. knapweed. We have received additional funding to survey and control invasive weeds in the Bear Gulch Fire area near Lake 5 6 Cushman. This spring we found Class A noxious weed false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum) at Big Creek Campground. This is the first time false brome has been detected on the Olympic Peninsula. noxious weed treatments False brome is a high priority noxious weed that requires completed eradication in Washington State. MCNWCB has ongoing projects to control noxious weeds at State O Parks in Mason County. This spring we've controlled spurge laurel, species controlled scotch broom and meadow knapweed at Lake Isabella State Park, shiny geranium at Belfair State Park and Scotch broom at Jarell Cove State Park. We worked with Mason education and outreach County Master Gardeners to events provide noxious weed "�3 education and resources at 3: the Annual Plant Sale; and host a noxious weed walk and control demonstration at the Master Gardeners Catalyst Garden. We worked r, with Washington State Parks to host a noxious weed walk r and Scotch broom control Mason County Noxious Weeds worked with workshop at Jarrell Cove volunteers and Washington State Parks Staff State Park. to control Scotch broom at Jarrell Cove State Park. p Mason County met with Forest Service staff to discuss false brome management plan. EA : • • • S A 16 . - . - gaugeschecked HERE FOR ALL FREE 10 YOUR Dial Gauge Testing not accurate and required FOOD SAFETY By Appointment adjustment or replacement. & Mon. - Thurs. 1 Oam - 4pm 33 PRESERVATION 360)427-9670 Ext.680 LisaD@masoncountywa.gov QUESTIONS Location.WSU Extension Office questions answered _. 303 N 4th Street,Shelton,WA 98584 xs Dial gauges for pressure canners should be checked annually for safety. 1II*Pr Gauges that are off by more than two ��`' } pounds need to be replaced. ♦. Lc ik' I SCAN 1 ; :• W U EXTENSION ME � V Mason County ." Canning Basics by "So Easy to Preserve" IA Safe Canning Methods There are two safe ways of canning, depending on the type of food being canned. These are the boiling water canner method and the pressure canner method. The boiling water bath method is safe for fruits, tomatoes and pickles as well as jam,jellies and other preserves. In this method,jars of food are heated completely covered with boiling water (212 ° F at sea level). Pressure canning is the only safe method of canning vegetables, meats, poultry and seafood. Jars of food are placed in 2 to 3 inches of water in a pressure canner which is heated to a temperature of at least 240°F. This temperature can only be reached in a pressure canner. The following are Unsafe Canning Methods • open-kettle method • slow cookers • steam canning • crock pots • microwave ovens • sun • electric ovens • canning powders Mason & Grays Harbor County Director &Youth Development Specialist Dan Teuteberg - dan.teuteberg@wsu.edu d Office Manager & Food Safety & Food Preservation Assistant Lisa DeWall - LisaD@masoncountywa.gov 4-H Coordinator Falyn Taylor - falyn.taylor@wsu.edu e4j� Master Gardener/Small Farms Coordinator Tessa Halloran - Tessa.halloran@wsu.edu Mason County Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator Heidi Steinbach - HSteinbach@masoncountywa.gov Mason County Noxious Weed Control Specialist �• . - Alix Vasseur-Landriault - AVasseur-Landriault@masoncountywa.gov Our work is only macle vossi6le 6y the time W S U EXTENSION and energy of many great volunteers who V Mason County are central to our success! MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER BRIEFING June 8, 2026 Action Items: • Amendment to MCC 13.34.040—Mason County Public Works Utilities and Waste Management Water Leak Credit Policy Discussion Items: Commissioner Follow-Up Items: Upcoming Items: Mason County Agenda Request Form ISSJ To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Richard Dickinson, Deputy Director U&W Management and Stephanie Buhrman, Ext: 652 Finance Manager Department: Utilities &Waste Briefing: ❑x Action Agenda: ❑x Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: O Briefing Date(s): May 11,2026 &June 8, 2026 Agenda Date(s): June 23, 2026 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑X Legal ❑ IT ❑ Risk ❑ Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Mason County Public Works Utilities and Waste Management Water Leak Credit Policy-Updates Background/Executive Summary: Public Works currently has a formal policy addressing water leak credits for residential and commercial customers who experience water leaks and promptly correct the issue. Staff is recommending updates to the existing policy to provide clearer guidelines and approval thresholds for issuing water leak credits. The primary objective of the updated policy is to establish clear guidelines and criteria for providing water leak credits to customers who can demonstrate that a water leak resulted in excessive water consumption and that the leak was repaired in a timely manner. The original policy proposed authorizing the Deputy Director of Utilities and Waste Management to review and approve water leak credits up to 10,000 cubic feet(CF), with requests exceeding that threshold requiring review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners. The proposed policy update instead establishes an approval threshold based on the dollar amount of the credit. Under the revised policy, the Director or Deputy Director of Utilities and Waste Management are authorized to review and approve water leak credits up to two thousand dollars ($2,000). Credits exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000) require review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners. To discourage frequent or recurring requests, water leak credits may only be issued once every three years per property, except in extraordinary circumstances as approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Budget Impact: The policy update is expected to have a limited financial impact on water utility fund revenues, as credits will only be issued under specific conditions and within reasonable limits. The policy will also help reduce the likelihood of customers requesting large bill adjustments or disputing water bills. Public Outreach: Upon approval, staff will proceed with updating the county code. The policy will also be communicated to customers through the county website, bill inserts, and other communication channels. Requested Action: Request the Board of County Commissioners approve a resolution adopting the updated Mason County Public Works Utilities and Waste Management Water Leak Credit Policy. Attachment(s): 1. Resolution 2. Exhibit A—Amended Section 13.34.040 RESOLUTION NO. 2026- A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2025-044 ADOPTING THE MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS UTILITIES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT WATER LEAK CREDIT POLICY WHEREAS,the Board of Mason County Commissioners adopted the Mason County Public Works Utilities and Waste Management Water Leak Credit Policy by Resolution No. 2025-044 on June 24, 2025; and WHEREAS,the Board desires to amend Section 13.34.040, Calculation of Water Leak Credit, to revise the administrative review and approval process for water leak credits; and WHEREAS,the Board desires to amend Section 13.34.040 of the Water Leak Credit Policy regarding the calculation and approval of water leak credits; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County, Washington, that Resolution No. 2025-044 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other provisions of the Water Leak Credit Policy adopted by Resolution No. 2025-044 shall remain in full force and effect. ADOPTED this 23'd day of June 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board Pat Tarzwell, Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Randy Neatherlin,Vice Tim Whitehead, Sharon Trask, Commissioner Ch. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney EXHIBIT A Chapter 13.34 -WATER LEAK CREDIT POLICY Adopted by Resolution No. 2025-044, Exh,A, 6-24-2025 Amended by Resolution 2026- , Exh. A, Effective: 13.34.010 - Purpose. This policy establishes guidelines for offering water leak credits to residential and commercial customers within Mason County Public Works Utilities and Waste Management service areas. The policy provides a process for granting credits to customers who experience significant water leaks that result in unusually high-water consumption, ensuring fair treatment while maintaining accountability for water usage. 13.34.020 - Eligibility for Water Leak Credits: 1. A water leak credit will be granted when a customer experiences a significant water leak beyond their control, leading to a substantial increase in water consumption. 2. To qualify for a credit, the customer must provide sufficient evidence of the leak, which may include: o Receipts for leak repairs. o A professional plumber's assessment. o A documented inspection confirming the leak and its resolution. 3. The water leak credit will apply only to the portion of the bill resulting from the leak, not the entire water bill. 13.34.030 - Leak Reporting Process: 1. Customers must notify the Public Works Finance Department of a water leak as soon as it is detected and before the end of the applicable billing cycle. 2. A formal request for a water leak credit must be submitted within 30 days from the date the leak is discovered or repaired(whichever is applicable). 3. The department will review the request, along with all supporting documentation, to determine eligibility for the credit. 13.34.040 - Calculation of Water Leak Credit: 1. The credit will be calculated based on the difference between the customer's average water consumption over a designated period(e.g., the previous 12 months) and the consumption during the period in which the leak occurred. 2. The credit will only apply to the excess water usage resulting from the leak. 3. The Deputy Director of Utilities and Waste Management is authorized to review and approve water leak credits up to two thousand dollars (CF). Any credits request exceeding two thousand dollars '0,n�Crequire review and approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 13.34.050 - Leak Repair Requirements: 1. Customers must demonstrate that the leak has been repaired before a credit is issued. 2. The repair must be completed within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., 30 days) after the customer discovers the leak. 3. Proof of repair must be provided, such as an invoice from a licensed plumber or documentation confirming the leak's resolution. 13.34.060 - Limitations on Credit: 1. Water leak credits are limited to once every three (3)years per property, with exceptions for extraordinary circumstances subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners, to discourage frequent or recurring requests. 2. Leaks occurring due to property neglect or preventable issues (such as failure to maintain plumbing systems) will not be eligible for credits. 13.34.070 - Policy Administration: • The Public Works Finance Department is responsible for administering the water leak credit policy, including processing requests, reviewing supporting documentation, and determining eligibility. • The policy will be reviewed annually to assess its effectiveness and make any necessary adjustments. 13.34.080 - Implementation: This policy is effective immediately upon adoption by the Board of Commissioners. The Public Works Finance Department will communicate the policy to all customers through appropriate channels, including bill inserts, the county website, and other public communications. Mason County Administrator 411 N 5th Street Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-9670 ext. 419 Mason County Commissioner Briefing Items from County Administrator Support Services June 8, 2026 Specific Items for Review → Mason County Personnel Policy updates – Kim Monroe → Defense and indemnification request – Nichole Wilston → City of Shelton .09 funding request – Travis Adams → PUD 1 .09 funding request – Travis Adams → PUD 3 .09 funding request – Travis Adams → Temporary Wake Boat Advisory Committee – Travis Adams Administrator Updates Commissioner Discussion 5pN COUt�! Mason County Agenda Request Form 1854 To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Kim Monroe Ext: 422 Department: Human Resources Briefing: ❑x Action Agenda: ❑x Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: El Briefing Date(s): 6/8/2026 Agenda Date(s): 6/9/2026 Internal Review: 0 Finance ❑x Human Resources ❑x Legal ❑x IT ❑x Risk El Other (This is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Updates to the Personnel Policy to include Chapter 2—Section 2.4— Minor in the Workplace and Chapter 20—Accommodation for Milk Expression and Menstruation. Background/Executive Summary: Human Resources has updates to assist the Board in the coordination of county administrative and personnel programs and follow guidance from the Risk Pool. Changes and additions are necessary at this time to reflect best practices, clarification of what is currently practiced, and ensure the document is organized and updated appropriately. Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment, etc.): N/A Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: Approval to move the attached Resolution forward to the June 9, 2026, action agenda and amend the policy as proposed. Attachment(s): Resolution Personnel Policy Additions Resolution No. PERSONNEL POLICY WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Board of Mason County Commissioners for the coordination of county administrative programs, which is accomplished through the adoption of Policy; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to make the below updates; Chapter 2 Section 2.4- Minor in the Workplace Chapter 20-Accommodation for Milk Expression and Menstruation NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Mason County hereby amends Resolution 2024-012 Mason County Personnel Policy to include the updates attached.This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. DATED this day of , 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board Sharon Trask, Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Randy Neatherlin,Commissioner Tim Whitehead,Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Pat Tarzwell,Commissioner f. Employees will submit an ID Badge Request Form when their ID badge is lost, missing or damaged. 2.4 Minor in the Workplace County facilities are not designed, staffed, or authorized to accommodate minors. Employees are expected to arrange reliable childcare and must not bring children or other minors into the workplace. This policy is not a supplemental for childcare. Bringing a minor to work will not be approved in most situations. Employees are generally prohibited from bringing individuals under the age of eighteen into the workplace. Exceptions are rare, short-term, and will generally be denied unless there is a clear and unavoidable emergency that disrupts normal childcare arrangements,such as a sudden school delay,transportation interruption,or unexpected loss of childcare. Routine childcare gaps, scheduling conflicts, personal convenience, or cost considerations do not qualify. Employees must notify management immediately when a disruption occurs using standard call-in procedures and must obtain approval before bringing a minor into the workplace. Employees must provide the reason and expected duration and should be prepared to use leave or other available options if the request is denied. Employees must not report to work with a minor without prior authorization. Management will evaluate requests on a case-by-case basis. Requests will be denied unless all of the following conditions are clearly met: the work environment does not present any safety risk or liability concern,there is no disruption to operations or service delivery, the employee is able to fully perform all essential job functions without interruption, and the employee can maintain direct, continuous supervision of the minor at all times. If an exception is approved, the employee will remain fully responsible for the minor. The minor must remain under direct supervision, stay within the approved workspace, and must not disrupt staff, operations, or public service. Minors are prohibited from entering restricted, confidential, hazardous, or high-risk areas. Work performance and responsibilities must not be diminished. Failure to meet these expectations will result in immediate termination of the approval. Minors must not be present in areas where client or customer service functions are performed. The presence of minors in the workplace introduces safety risks, confidentiality concerns, and potential liability. The County will maintain a workplace free from recognized hazards as required by Washington Administrative Code (WAC 296-800-14005). Approval of an exception does not transfer or reduce these risks and may be denied at the County's sole discretion. This policy applies only to rare emergency situations. Repeated requests, patterns of use, or reliance on this exception will not be approved and may be addressed as attendance or reliability concerns.Approval is temporary and does not establish an ongoing arrangement, past practice, or precedent. This policy will be applied in a manner consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements and County policies. Failure to follow this policy or obtain required approval may result in corrective action. Employees with questions should contact their supervisor or Human Resources. Mason County Personnel Policy Page 15of115 Chapter 20 - Accommodations for Milk Expression & Menstruation Mason County is committed to providing a healthy work environment for breastfeeding employees by ensuring they receive the accommodations necessary to provide for their infant(s) or children.This policy applies to all Mason County employees. Definition Breastfeeding: For purposes of this policy, breastfeeding includes nursing an infant or child, expressing or pumping of milk by lactating employees to support feeding an infant or child; or breastfeeding or chest- feeding an infant or child to provide the child nutrition. Policy a. Under the FLSA and Washington Statute, it is the right of a parent to breastfeed their infant"in any place of public resort, accommodation, assemblage, or amusement." The County recognizes the health benefits of breast milk for infants and children, as well as the health benefits to employees who breastfeed.Therefore,the County supports employees in their need to breastfeed and express milk in the workplace and recognizes that breastfeeding is not considered indecent exposure. b. The County will provide (RCW 43.70.640 and RCW 43.10.005): I. Reasonable break time for an employee to express milk for infant or child for up to two (2)years after the birth of a child; and II. A private room, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free of intrusion from co-workers and the public,and available when needed.Such rooms shall be: private, secure (lockable from the inside, if possible), functionally accommodating (a place to sit, a flat surface (like a table), and access to electrical outlets), and provided with a sign to designate when the space is in use. Ill. A place where expressed breast milk can reasonably and safely be stored. This does not mean refrigeration must be provided, but nursing employees must be allowed to bring insulated food containers or personal coolers to work and will be provided with a place to store a pump and containers while they are at work. IV. Although not required, when possible, the designated private room may be: reasonably close to the employee's work area and/or near a sink with hot water and soap for hand washing and equipment cleaning. An employee may be requested to provide written certification regarding the need for reasonable accommodation, except for accommodations related 1 and 2 in this subsection. c. Management will support breastfeeding and will allow them to flex their work hours within their assigned work shift to accommodate nursing and pumping when standard breaks and meal periods are not adequate. Employees who are breastfeeding must either adjust or make-up time or take leave to ensure they work the required number of hours in a workday or workweek. Employees may request a flexible work schedule,subject to approval by management,to address their individual needs (e.g., allow the employee the flexibility to come in early or stay late, or use a portion of their lunch period,to make up time). Mason County Personnel Policy Page 111of115 d. Employee Responsibilities — Any necessary equipment (breast pump, storage containers, etc.) should be securely stored at the employees' workstation or other storage area agreed upon by the employee and manager. Employees are responsible for keeping milk expression areas clean, using antimicrobial wipes. Breast milk may be stored in a labeled personal storage cooler or in a tightly closed container in a staff refrigerator. e. Education &Support—Health insurance benefits may cover breastfeeding-related resources and services f. Construction Worksite Accommodations—RCW 49.17.530 requires employers in the construction industry to provide reasonable accommodations for workers performing construction activities who menstruate or express milk, or both. I. Accommodations for Expressing Milk—The following reasonable accommodations have been identified that include alternatives for worksites for workers the express milk and who engage in construction activities to ensure a comfortable and sanitary environment: 1. Flexible Scheduling: Workers will be allowed flexible work schedules, including breaks,to provide time for milk expression. 2. Private, Sanitary Space: An area that is private and lockable, if possible, that is convenient and sanitary, other than a bathroom, will be provided for workers to express milk.This space will be free from intrusion. 3. Milk Storage: Convenient hygienic refrigeration will be made available on-site for the safe storage of expressed milk. 4. Hand and Equipment Hygiene: A convenient water source for the worker to clean and wash hands and milk expression equipment. The water source must be in a private location near the location where milk is expressed. II. Multiemployer Worksites On multiemployer construction sites, each employer is responsible for providing accommodations for their own workers, as outlined in this policy. Ill. Compliance and Education IV. Accommodations for Menstruation—The following accommodations will be provided on all construction worksites for workers who menstruate: 1. Bathroom Facilities: A bathroom will be made available, that is either a minimum- sized portable chemical toilet or access to a permanent structure with a bathroom. The bathroom will be equipped with an internal latch to ensure privacy and prevent inadvertent entry. 2. Adequate Time: Workers will be provided with sufficient time to accommodate any clothing adjustments when using bathroom facilities. 3. Menstrual Hygiene Products: Products, including but not limited to pads and tampons, provided at no cost to workers. These products will be available in bathrooms designated for workers who menstruate, or as part of individual kits provided to each worker in need. Mason County Personnel Policy Page 112of115 Mason County Agenda Request Form To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Nichole Wilston Ext: 643 Department: Risk Management Briefing: ☒ Action Agenda: ☒ Public Hearing: ☐ Special Meeting: ☐ Briefing Date(s): 6/8/2026 Agenda Date(s): 6/9/2026 Internal Review: ☐ Finance ☐ Human Resources ☐ Legal ☐ IT ☒ Risk ☐ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: The following Mason County Officers, Employee’s and former Employee’s, pursuant to Mason County Ordinance 06-18, request for Defense & Indemnification coverage assigned by the County as additional named defendants in the case of Brandon Rubio v Mason County, et al., case no. C25-5716-TSZ- SKV, amended complaint served upon the county on May 26, 2026 via Prosecuting Attorney’s Office: Robert Decker, Dylan Helser, and Clayton Parson. Background/Executive Summary: Per Ordinance No. 06-18, Mason County Policy and Procedure for Defense and Indemnity of Employees, any officer, employee or volunteer who is subject to a claim for damages may request that Mason County authorize and provide the defense of the claim. The Board of County Commissioners shall authorize the payment for the defense and any nonpunitive monetary judgment awarded in the case as outlined in the Ordinance arising from acts or omissions while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties. Per Ordinance No. 06-18 Mason County reserves the right to pay punitive monetary judgments entered against any of the named defendants, until, and if, a judgment is awarded. Requested Action: Approval of the following Mason County Officers, Employee’s and former Employee’s, pursuant to Mason County Ordinance 06-18, request for Defense & Indemnification coverage assigned by the County as named additional defendants in the case of Brandon Rubio v Mason County, et al., case no. C25-5716-TSZ-SKV, amended complaint served upon the county on May 26, 2026 via Prosecuting Attorney’s Office: Robert Decker, Dylan Helser, and Clayton Parson. Attachment(s): Brandon Rubio v Mason County, et al., case no. C25-5716-TSZ-SKV on file with Clerk of the Board �hON C:OUL/' .1 t• Mason County Agenda Request Form res To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Travis Adams Ext: Department: Support Services Briefing: Action Agenda: Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): 6/8/2026 Agenda Date(s): 6/23/2026 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ IT ❑ Risk ❑ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: City of Shelton.09 Funding Request Background/Executive Summary: City of Shelton is requesting$500,000 in funding for the Shelton Springs Rd Sewer Extension. The project will extend public sanitary sewer service to areas of the City UGA to serve undeveloped properties including a proposed 80 unit multi-family development, existing developments with failing septic systems, and to provide additional capacity to the Port of Shelton for the Sanderson Field Industrial Complex. As an approved CEDS list project,this extension of the sewer line will also allow for further growth on properties adjacent to the extension route within the City Urban Growth Area(UGA) including the proposed 80 unit Dragonwheel multi-family development that received approval through Mason County's Planned Unit development process in 2024. Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount,funding source,budget amendment, etc.): Requested Funding would be taken from the Public Facilities Fund(.09) Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: Request BOCC approve, deny, or award alternate funding. Attachment(s): City of Shelton .09 Funding Request LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION Contact Name(s) City of Shelton, Mark Ziegler City Manager Address 525 West Cota St. City, State, Zip Shelton, WA 98584 Fax & e-mail mark.ziegler@sheltonwa.gov Signature and position of person authorizing submittal of application City Manager 10/14/25 Signature Position Date Project Title: Shelton Springs Rd Sewer Extension Total Project Cost $3.1 million Amount raised to date $959,757 Is your request intended to fill a gap in funding (gap financing)? [X ] Yes [ ] No Is this a phased project [ ] Yes [ X] No, If yes number of phases number of years Requested loan amount $ Requested grant amount $500,000 1. Briefly describe the project, project start date, jurisdictions or private entities involved and their phases and timing, and which phases(s) of the project would be funded by loan or grant? The project will extend public sanitary sewer service to areas of the City UGA to serve undeveloped properties including a proposed 80 unit multi-family development, , existing developments with failing septic systems, and to provide additional capacity to the Port of Shelton for the Sanderson Field Industrial Complex.The project would design, manage and construct the+/-4800 ft of sewer Lines.The project will extend the sewer line near the Hidden Haven and Evergreen Estates Low-income mobile home parks,which will then allow them the opportunity to decommission their current failing community septic tank and drainfieLd systems.The project addresses threats to public health and the environment by allowing the discontinued use of the failing systems.This project also allows for planned community developments to utilize the highest density available due to the ability to hook to the sanitary sewer system. With complete funding the project design would start the third quarter of 2026 and construction commencing one year Later. 2. Explain how the project satisfies economic development and priorities. The City and adjacent Mason County Urban Growth Areas have significant developable raw land for sale or lease,with residential zoning for single and multi-family developments and industrial zoning for large businesses to relocate or expand their operations. The downside to development in this area continues to be critical Lack of infrastructure, especially sewer treatment and conveyance.The Port of Shelton Sanderson Field Complex offers numerous acres of developable land, but has limited expansion potential due to needed multimillion dollar capacity upgrades to the adjacent City wastewater membrane treatment plant.A gravity line extension to Hwy 101 would allow wastewater to flow to the City main sewer treatment plant on Oakland Bay and allow additional development at the Port while long-term capacity upgrades are made to the city membrane plant. Funding for the sewer line extension would allow for additional connections along the route. Most critical is the gravity sewer connections to Hidden Haven and Evergreen Estates mobile home parks near BLevins Road, both with failing septic systems and high nitrate levels in their onsite water supply wells As an approved CEDS list project,this extension of the sewer line will also allow for further growth on properties adjacent to the extension route within the City Urban Growth Area (UGA) including the proposed 80 unit Dragonwheel multi-family development that received approval through Mason County's Planned Unit development process in 2024. 3. Will this project be a public facility which is listed in economic development plan officially adopted by the county? [X ] Yes [ ] No 4. List engineering reports, permits, feasibility studies and environmental studies which have been completed and/or need to be completed. Feasibility and cost estimates are complete. The City is currently activating the$959,757 allocated by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency to begin full design. 5. Has other funding been secured? [ X] Yes [ ] No. If yes, list source(s) of funding. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency awarded$959,757. 6. Please list other funding sources, which have been pursued or currently pursued. The City will make a direct appropriation request with the Wasington State 35`h District Delegation and utilize general facility collected over the next year with associated commercial and residential development. 7. Please indicate the number of full-time, permanent jobs this project will create. Create in 1-3 Create in 4-5 years Create in 6-10 years Historically, Sanderson Field has supported over 400 jobs in aerospace and defense manufacturing with Certified Aerospace.Since that time the industry has declined significantly. Industrial land uses proposed to the south of Dayton Airport Road (SR-102), are a mix of commercial and industrial uses consistent with Shelton's Commercial Industrial zone to the north,which favors large format retail,warehousing, and light and medium industrial uses. If realized,the industrial and commercial buildable acres could support between 2,000 and 4,000 jobs. Recent recruitment efforts to site a hydroponic greens company and an aerospace manufacturer in the sewer service area would add between 100-150 jobs over the next 1-3 years.Job creation beyond that horizon is certainly increased at Sanderson Field,yet many economic factors are left to determine the results. Number of jobs retained Retention of the approximately 950 individuals employed the Port of Shelton is reasonable increased with suitable sewer infrastructure to meet ongoing environmental regulations and business growth.As of July 2025, Mason County had an 5.2% unemployment rate, compared to the State average of 4.5%.With .7%more residents out of work than the State as a whole,the County also maintains an average 11.3%of its residents living below the poverty rate, exceeding the State average of 10.4%.Additionally,44.1%of the working population in Mason County commute to jobs within the county,while 55.9%commute to jobs outside of the County.Washington State averages approximately 71%of workers commuting to jobs within their county of residence.This means that nearly 15%more workers in Mason County commute outside their county of residence than the entire state of Washington.This not only impacts the commuters who must spend more of their wages on gas and vehicle maintenance and fewer hours at home with family, but also impacts the local economy. 8. Please indicate number of businesses that will directly benefit from the public facility. While no funding dollars have been secured for the specific site subject to this grant application,the Port of Shelton successfully applied for and received a CERB planning grant in September 2021 to study the needs of this area knowing the communities in this area as well as the County at large will benefit greatly from infrastructure improvements that attract new business and employment opportunities. 9. Please list other significant factors about the project that should be considered. Recent growth projections indicate that urban growth areas will absorb most of the County's new population with 74%of future growth, or 7,401 new residents, allotted for the Shelton UGA.The UGA must be able to accommodate that growth by ensuring infrastructure is adequately sized or expandable to accommodate current needs and projected growth, and by ensuring reliability and redundancy critical to Mason County communities. The collective County must also promote economic opportunity for all citizens, particularly individuals who are unemployed or otherwise disadvantaged. County residents have a lower education level compared to the region and state.At the same time,there are local opportunities for growth in the skilled trades. 10. List, in detail, how the money requested would be spent on the proposed project. Funding would construct the eight-inch diameter,4,900 lineal foot sewer main. �hON C:OUL/' .1 t• Mason County Agenda Request Form res To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Travis Adams Ext: Department: Support Services Briefing: Action Agenda: Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): 6/8/2026 Agenda Date(s): 6/23/2026 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ IT ❑ Risk ❑ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Mason County PUD 1 .09 Funding Request Back2round/Executive Summary: Mason County PUD 1 is requesting$500,000 in funding for the Jorstad Substation Project. This project is on the 2025 CEDS list and the commission has submitted several letters of support for the PUD's various grant applications for the project. The Jorstad Substation meets the standard of RCW 82.14.370 as"public facilities", specifically"electrical facilities"and is an eligible use of the funds. In October of this year,the PUD intends to apply in the next round of Commerce funding to complete Phase Two of Jorstad Substation. Phase Two includes all the civil construction and the concrete foundations, including the pad to set the power transformer when it arrives. The PUD would like to apply for this round citing a financial contribution from Mason County as part of the PUD's round one local match requirements,to show local support and investment in the project. Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount,funding source,budget amendment, etc.): Requested Funding would be taken from the Public Facilities Fund(.09) Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: Request BOCC approve, deny, or award alternate funding. Attachment(s): Mason County PUD 1 .09 Funding Request MASON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS pOF MASON COUNTY MIKE SHEETZ,Commissioner N.21971 Hwy. 101 JACK JANDA,Commissioner Shelton,Washington 98584 RON GOLD,Commissioner September 30, 2025 Mason County Board of Commissioners 411 N. 5th Street Shelton, WA 98584 Re: .09 Fund Application Dear Commissioners, Mason County PUD No.1 would like to request $500,000 in funding from Mason County's .09 Fund for the Jorstad Substation project. This project is on the 2025 CEDS list and the commission has submitted several letters of support for the PUD's various grant applications for the project. The Jorstad Substation meets the standard of RCW 82.14.370 as "public facilities", specifically "electrical facilities" and is an eligible use of the funds. The cost of the Jorstad Substation in its entirety is approximately $12 million. Over the years, the PUD has contributed significant local funding to secure the site, procure easements, complete environmental and cultural reviews, land clearing, mitigation activities, and preliminary design. The PUD also received a $3 million grant from Washington State Department of Commerce's Grid Resilience Program under U.S. Department of Energy's 40101(d) funding. This $3 million grant requires a $1.4 million local match by the PUD to complete Phase One of the substation project. Phase One activities include design and engineering of the station and distribution feeders, construction of the two distribution feeders, and ordering the power transformer. In addition to the $3 million Commerce grant, the PUD was selected through Rep. Emily Randall's 2026 Community Project Fund appropriations to receive $1.14 million for the project. However, the appropriations funding cannot be applied as matching funds to the Commerce grant, as it is already a federally-funded program. In October of this year, the PUD intends to apply in the next round of Commerce funding to complete Phase Two of Jorstad Substation. Phase Two includes all the civil construction and the concrete foundations, including the pad to set the power transformer when it arrives. The PUD would like to apply for this round citing a financial contribution from Mason County as part of the PUD's round one local match requirements, to show local support and investment in the project. Substations cost the same in rural areas as they do in urban areas, but small, rural utilities have far fewer customers to spread the costs amongst. While the PUD intends to meet our match requirements through a combination of reserve funds and a new loan, a reduction in the debt service of $500,000 will be meaningful in the form of rate relief by avoiding higher debt service payments. It also will strengthen the PUD's future funding applications by demonstrating that this project is a county and regional priority, which will help the PUD make this important infrastructure project a near-term reality for the citizens who live on the Hood Canal. (360)877-5249 fl (800)544-4223 fl FAX(360) 877-9274 www.mason-pud 1.org MASON COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS pOF MASON COUNTY MIKE SHEETZ,Commissioner N.21971 Hwy. 101 JACK JANDA,Commissioner Shelton,Washington 98584 RON GOLD,Commissioner In the absence of a formal application, the PUD has researched other counties' application processes and put together an enclosed fact sheet to help inform the commission about the project and its projected benefits. Thank you for your consideration of the PUD's request and I am available to meet with you to answer any questions or provide additional information. Sincerely, `7 Kristin Masteller General Manager (360)877-5249 fl (800)544-4223 fl FAX(360) 877-9274 www.mason-pud 1.org MASON COUNTY PMason County PUD No. 1 Jorstad Substation Project .09 Funding Request- Mason County 1. Public Facility Definition per RCW 82.14.370: Electrical Facilities 2. Intended Use of Funds: Capital Facilities Costs (construction) 3. Description of Public Facilities: Constructing electrical distribution feeders to connect a new distribution substation to the existing power grid.This construction supports the first phase of the Jorstad Substation project. The .09 funding would be matching funds for the distribution portion of the project. 4. Describe how Project will create or retain business or jobs:According to IMPLAN data generated in July 2025, the Jorstad Substation project is predicted to create 30 direct jobs, 15.3 indirect jobs, and 3.13 induced jobs as a result of the project construction itself(J. Robertson and Company/IMPLAN). These will be largely union jobs, with the higher applicable rates of Davis Bacon or Prevailing Wage. This project also is expected to contribute$1,485,716 in additional tax revenues, including: $129,616.77 to Mason County, $471,141 to the State, $150,227 to special purpose districts (fire, port, school), and $33,031 in general subcounty tax generation. Outside of construction jobs and taxes, this grid resilience project will support a robust power grid that will enable cottage industry development and expansion along the west end of the Hood Canal and provide additional power capacity for the region to support additional housing units and expansion of current tourism businesses.Telework, telehealth and remote learning will also be supported by a robust power grid in an area that is prone to frequent weather-induced power outages that make the region unattractive for industry that relies on reliable power service. 5. Total Cost of Project-$12 million 6. Funding Secured to date-$4.3 million 7. .09 Grant Amount Requested-$500,000, for Phase One construction matching funds. 8. If total Project Cost is more than grant requested, please provide other funding sources to be used: $7.6 million is the funding gap to complete the substation project and bring it online. However, the PUD has phased the project into three smaller projects that are more easily accomplished as funding is available. Phase One-$4.4 million (ENGINEERING & DISTRIBUTION)- Current phase. Phase Two- $3.1 million (CIVIL) Phase Three-$4.5 million (STATION CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT) The PUD intends to solicit additional grant funding and capital budget/federal appropriations. In the absence of outside funding, the PUD has two loan options readily available through CoBank and USDA Rural Utility Services to ensure project is completed. 9. What is the timeline to complete (note any completed deliverables): Completed by PUD with local funding: • Preliminary engineering report • Site & Easement Survey • 60 Year Easement w/ DNR • Mason County Forest Practices Permit • SEPA • Stormwater Management Plan • Habitat Management Plan • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan • Environmental Review& Mitigation Actions • Land/ROW Acquisition • Cultural Resources Review(DAHP) Phase One- Engineering/Distribution Construction-Starting October 2026 Phase Two- Civil Construction- 6-9 months, once funding is secured. Phase Three-Station Construction- 6-9 months, once funding is secured. 10.Other Information: This well-planned and shovel ready project has been developed in partnership with the WA Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service, Bonneville Power Administration, and with the support of the 24th and 35th legislative representatives, Mason and Jefferson Counties, fire districts in Brinnon and Mason County, Brinnon School District, Hood Canal School District, the Skokomish Indian Tribe, Hood Canal Communications, and 50+ other local businesses and residents who have submitted support letters. �hON C:OUL/' .1 t• Mason County Agenda Request Form res To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Travis Adams Ext: Department: Support Services Briefing: Action Agenda: Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): 6/8/2026 Agenda Date(s): 6/23/2026 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑ Legal ❑ IT ❑ Risk ❑ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Mason County PUD 3 .09 Funding Request Back2round/Executive Summary: Mason County PUD 3 is requesting$1 million in funding for the Goldsborough Switching Station. Mason PUD 3 is seeking to promote economic recovery in the Shelton Urban Growth Area with the expansion of electrical infrastructure that supports future growth through the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project. This project has three-phases with phase one focusing on the construction of the Goldsborough Switching Station,to increase energy capacity and create economic development and job growth within the Port of Shelton,Peste Business Park, and Shelton's Urban Growth Area. Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment,etc.): Requested Funding would be taken from the Public Facilities Fund(.09) Public Outreach: N/A Requested Action: Request BOCC approve or deny the request for funding Attachment(s): Mason County PUD 3 .09 Funding Request . , COMMISSIONERS THOMAS J.FARMER JULI A.TUSON PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT JEFFERYS. MCHARGUE CEO ANNETTE CREEKPAUM October 14, 2025 Mason County Board of Commissioners 411 N.5th Street Shelton,WA 98584 Re: Rural Counties Public Facilities Tax(.09 Fund) Phase 1 -Goldsborough Switching Station Dear Commissioners, Mason PUD 3 respectfully submits this request to the Mason County Board of Commissioners for$1,000,000 in .09 Funds for construction of the Goldsborough Switching Station as authorized under the Rural Counties Public Facilities Sales Tax, RCW 82.14.370. As a public facility serving a rural county, Mason PUD 3 is seeking to promote economic recovery in the Shelton Urban Growth Area with the expansion of electrical infrastructure that supports future growth.To achieve that goal, PUD 3 has developed the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project that puts forth three-phases, starting with the Goldsborough Switching Station, to increase energy capacity and create economic development and job growth within the Port of Shelton Peste Business Park and Shelton's Urban Growth Area.This plan outlines a strategy focused on the community surrounding the Port of Shelton,Washington State Patrol Academy, Washington Corrections Center, Mason County Public Works, clusters of low-income neighborhoods, and several local fire districts in southwestern Mason County.The project, successfully getting off the ground thanks to 2022 and 2024 state budget funding, along with 2024 federal funding through our partners at the Port of Shelton and Mason EDC, was recognized for its potential to set up Mason County's Shelton Urban Growth Area to receive industry and jobs for wage earners at all skill levels. Costs for fully implementing the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project are approximately $11,000,000, and its phases include construction of the Goldsborough Switching Station, installing 4.5 miles of new 115kVtransmission line along Dayton Airport Road, and construction of the Sanderson Substation at the Port of Shelton. Should $1,000,000 in funding be awarded by this Commission, PUD 3 will complete Phase 1 of the project and begin construction of the switching station within 18 months. Mason PUD 3's objective is to expand electrical facilities in areas of the county where growth is anticipated but hindered, and to improve electrical reliability to homes, businesses, and public services in those areas.According to Mason County's proposed 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update, approximately 44% of growth over the next 20 years is projected for the Shelton Urban Growth Area.This means that the area, as required by the Washington Growth Management Act, must be able to accommodate that growth by ensuring that infrastructure is adequately sized or P.O. Box 2148•Shelton,WA 98584.360-426-8255•(Fax)360-426-8547 www.pud3.org expandable to meet current needs and projected growth, and by ensuring reliability and redundancy critical to Mason County's more impoverished communities. Construction of the Goldsborough Switching Station, and subsequent phases of the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project will not only allow the county to comply with infrastructure concurrency requirements, but also become competitive for large-scale,job-focused manufacturing opportunities. Several requests have been made in recent years to both state and federal funding resources with some success, however more work remains to be done.Without assistance, increasing electric capacity in this area is quite challenging, and increasing utility rates to pay for such an expansive strategy would be impossible considering the low-income communities that would be impacted. If a $1,000,000 award is not considered, PUD 3 requests consideration of a $500,000 award for the purchase of(3) 115 kV Power Circuit Breakers,which will be utilized at the Goldsborough Switching Station.This unique electrical equipment carries a long lead time of approximately three years. Therefore, PUD 3 placed an order for this equipment several years ago and is scheduled to receive the items in Q1 2026. PUD 3 will properly store the equipment until ready to deploy once construction funding is secure. Mason PUD 3 is also applying for Washington State Department of Commerce's Grid Resilience Program under U.S. Department of Energy's 40101(d)funding to help bring the greater Shelton UGA project to construction. Mason County is considered rural and as such is afforded the ability to impose a sales and use tax with the specific intent of reinvesting in its own economic development.With this opportunity, Mason PUD 3 recognizes the enormous task in directing those funds where they will have the most benefit. Expanding electrical infrastructure at the Port of Shelton is necessary in opening the Shelton Urban Growth Area to opportunities for new industry, new business, and more jobs. Construction of Goldsborough Switching Station is the first step in bringing this project forward and moving the county closer to economic recovery. Sincerely, ArineH Cree ) m)m Annette Creekpaum(Oct 14,202510:06:40 HS Annette Creekpaum, CPA Chief Executive Officer P.O. Box 2148•Shelton,WA 98584.360-426-8255•(Fax) 360-426-8547 www.pud3.org Mason PUD 3—Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project Rural Counties Public Facilities Tax(.09 Fund) Phase 1 -Goldsborough Switching Station PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT PUBLIC FACILITY DEFINITION PER RCW 82.14.370: Electrical Facilities INTENDED USE OF FUNDS: Capital Facilities Costs-Equipment, Final Engineering, and Construction DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES: Funds will be spent on final engineering design work to include physical,civil, and electrical design, followed by construction of the Goldsborough Switching Station, to begin within 18 months of award. The Goldsborough Switching Station is Phase 1 of the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project. The remaining phases include installing4.5 miles of new 115kV transmission line along Dayton Airport Road, and construction of the Sanderson Substation at the Port of Shelton _ (l 11,-- !fib# - = Iti. ;_ ___ __Phase l:proposed Switching Station ■■aa■ Phase 2:proposed Future Transmission Line ( • Phase 3:proposed Future Substation PUD P.O. Box 2148•Shelton,WA 98584.360-426-8255•(Fax) 360-426-8547 www.pud3.org DESCRIBE How PROJECT WILL CREATE OR RETAIN BUSINESS OR JOBS: Urban growth areas are uniquely designed to allow unincorporated rural spaces to develop at urban levels with increased housing density and more intensive industrial land uses. The Shelton UGA covers more than 5,500 acres in Mason County,with 1,003 of those considered commercial land uses. Unfortunately, more than 35% of that land is either underutilized or vacant.Areas around the project site are the largest industrial and commercial zones in the UGA and provide the most opportunity for economic growth. The Port of Shelton has 1,200 non-aviation acres that can accommodate commercial and light industrial manufacturing, distribution, and retail, in addition to approximately 500 acres of industrial and commercial zoned land surrounding the Washington State Patrol Academy and Washington Corrections Center.This project will ultimately set up these areas to receive more business and industry, and in turn more jobs for wage earners at all skill levels. If realized, the industrial and commercial buildable acres could support between 2,000 and 4,000 jobs. There are an estimated 28,267 individuals in Mason County's civilian workforce, 26.5% of them have occupations involving manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and transportation and warehousing. Manufacturing and wholesale trade have median incomes that fall within the 70% of workers in the County that earn an annual salary of more than $50,000.There is a lack of jobs within the County, specifically industrial jobs. Construction of the Goldsborough Switching Station is the first step in implementing the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project and making Mason County more competitive in the industrial job market, expanding industrial opportunities, and giving its workforce a more optimistic employment future. TOTAL COST OF PROJECT: Phase 1 —Goldsborough Switching Station $3,000,000 Phase 2—Transmission Line $2,500,000 Phase 3—Sanderson Substation $5,500,000 Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project $11,000,000 FUNDING SECURED To DATE: 2022 Supplemental Washington State Capital Budget, Architecture&Engineering $103,000 2024 US EDA Disaster Supplemental Pre-Design(feasibility study) $100,000 2024 Washington State Capital Budget (Local&Community Project), Engineering&Design $50,440 GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTS: Purchase three 115kV Power Circuit Breakers &Begin Construction within 18 months $1,000,000 Alternative: Purchase three 115kV Power Circuit Breakers &continue to pursue construction funding $ 500,000 P.O. Box 2148•Shelton, WA 98584.360-426-8255•(Fax) 360-426-8547 www.pud3.org IF TOTAL PROJECT COST IS MORE THAN GRANT REQUESTED, PLEASE PROVIDE OTHER FUNDING SOURCES To BE USED: Mason PUD 3 actively seeks funding through state and federal infrastructure programs, as well as Utility Ratepayer Funds designated for grid-readiness projects like the Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project. Applications have been submitted to the listed programs; however, no funding notifications have been received at this time. Congressionally Direct Spending Request,Office of Senator Patty Murray Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project $11,000,000 Washington 2025 Grid Resilience Program Goldsborough Switching Station $3,466,000 WHAT IS THE TIMELINE To COMPLETE(NOTE ANY COMPLETED DELIVERABLES): Goldsborough Switching Station Progress completed by PUD 3 with local funding: • Site Survey, Geotechnical Studies, Cultural Resources Review(DAHP) • 60% Engineering Designs&Material Package Details • Relay Package Designs • Power Circuit Breaker specification and procurement(due Q1 2026) Project Timeline(based on December 1,2025,Award): • Completion of final engineering designs and permitting March 2026 • Solicit bids for equipment and materials and award contracts April 2026 • Solicit bids for construction and award contracts October 2026 • Construction to begin Winter 2026-27 • Switching station construction complete August 2027 • Switching station commissioning and energization September 2027 OTHER INFORMATION: Project Readiness—Goldsborough Switching Station is a shovel-ready project with 60%of its design complete and the power circuit breakers,having a long lead time,already ordered and due Q1 2026. Economic Development -This project has been listed on Mason County's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) list for several years, and more recently on the Pacific-Salish Economic Development District's CEDS stating that meaningful substation projects are needed to avoid a moratorium on development in the County. Community Support-The Shelton UGA Electrical Capacity Project and the Goldsborough Switching Station Project have received letters of support from: • Mason County's Board of Commissioners • City of Shelton • Former U.S.Representative Derek Kilmer • Brothers United Inc. • Representative Travis Couture • Hunter Family Farm LP and Kamin • Senator Drew MacEwan Properties LLC • Shelton Chamber of Commerce • Olympic Mountain Ice Cream • Economic Development Council of Mason • Thermedia Corporation County • Port of Shelton P.O. Box 2148•Shelton,WA 98584.360-426-8255•(Fax) 360-426-8547 www.pud3.org Mason County Agenda Request Form issa To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No. From: Travis Adams Ext: 530 Department: County Administrator Briefing: ❑X Action Agenda: ❑x Public Hearing: ❑ Special Meeting: ❑ Briefing Date(s): June 8,2026 Agenda Date(s): June 9,2026 Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ® Legal ❑ IT ❑ Risk ❑ Other (Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the requesting Department) Item: Establishment of a Wake Boat Advisory Committee Back2round/Executive Summary: At the June 1, 2026 briefing, Commissioners discussed the creation of a temporary Wake Boat Advisory Committee that would meet as needed to review, evaluate, and provide recommendations to the Commissioners regarding the potential adoption of an Ordinance governing wake-enhanced motorboat operations within Mason County. This committee will be composed of eight(8)members appointed by the Commissioners: • Three(3)members, one from each Commissioner District,representing interests that support wake-enhanced motorboat operations; • Three(3)members, one from each Commissioner District,representing interests that oppose or seek restrictions on wake-enhanced motorboat operations; and • Two (2)members possessing relevant technical expertise in fields such as limnology,hydrology, environmental science, fisheries,boating safety,engineering, or related disciplines. Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment, etc.): N/A Public Outreach: News Release soliciting applications. Requested Action: Approval of the Resolution establishing a temporary Wake Boat Advisory Committee. Attachment(s): Resolution Resolution No. ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY WAKE BOAT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POTENTIAL REGULATION OF WAKE-ENHANCED MOTORBOAT OPERATIONS WITHIN MASON COUNTY WHEREAS, the Mason County Board of County Commissioners ("Board") has received requests to consider regulations governing wake-enhanced motorboat operations on lakes within Mason County; and, WHEREAS, proposed regulations have been developed to address concerns regarding shoreline erosion, aquatic habitat impacts, water quality degradation, public safety, and potential damage to private and public property associated with wake-enhanced motorboat operations and WHEREAS, the proposed regulations would prohibit wake-enhanced motorboat operations on lakes that do not possess sufficient depth,size,and configuration to reasonably accommodate such activities without causing undue harm; and, WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that the issue affects a broad range of stakeholders, including property owners, recreational boaters, lake users, environmental interests, and the public, and the Board wishes to obtain additional public input and technical information prior to considering adoption of any ordinance regulating wake-enhanced motorboat operations; and, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners, as follows: 1. Establishment of Committee The Board hereby establishes a temporary Wake Boat Advisory Committee ("Committee") to review,evaluate,and provide recommendations to the Board regarding the potential adoption of regulations governing wake-enhanced motorboat operations within Mason County. 2. Purpose and Scope The Committee shall: a. Review the proposed ordinance regulating wake-enhanced motorboat operations; b. Consider available scientific, environmental, safety, and technical information regarding wake- enhanced motorboat operations; c.Evaluate lake characteristics,including size,depth,configuration,shoreline conditions,and other relevant factors that may affect the suitability of wake-enhanced motorboat operations; d. Receive and consider public input from interested stakeholders; and e. Provide findings and recommendations to the Board regarding whether regulations should be adopted and, if so,any recommended modifications to the proposed ordinance. 3. Membership The Committee shall consist of eight(8)members appointed by the Board as follows: a. Three (3) members, one from each Commissioner District, representing interests that support wake-enhanced motorboat operations; b. Three(3)members, one from each Commissioner District, representing interests that oppose or seek restrictions on wake-enhanced motorboat operations; and c.Two(2)members possessing relevant technical expertise in fields such as limnology, hydrology, environmental science, fisheries, boating safety,engineering, or related disciplines. 4. Meetings The Committee shall meet as necessary to accomplish its purpose. 5. Report and Recommendations The Committee shall submit a written report and recommendation to the Board upon completion of its review. The report may include majority and minority recommendations if consensus cannot be reached. 6. Duration The Committee is intended to be temporary in nature and shall automatically dissolve upon the earliest of: a. Submission of its final report to the Board; or b. Final action by the Board regarding the proposed wake-enhanced motorboat ordinance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to modify the composition, duties,or duration of the Committee as necessary. DATED this day of ,2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON McKenzie Smith,Clerk of the Board Pat Tarzwell,Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Randy Neatherlin,Vice-Chair Tim a ad, Prosecuting Attorney Sharon Trask, Commissioner RESOLUTION NO, )t/f21 a AMENDING RESOLUTION 2022-052, ATTACHMENT A TO ORDINANCE 2024-080, AND MASON COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 2.161 FINANCIAL RESERVE AND CONTINGENCY POLICY FOR MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the Mason County Board of County Commissioners, as the county legislative authority and the Mason County Finance Committee deem it to be fiscally responsible to maintain cash flow reserves in the County Funds and to provide sufficient reserve funds as required by law to cover bond covenants, the smooth running of the County and pay current obligations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mason County Board of County Commissioners that the Financial Reserve and Contingency Policy be adopted as part of the County Budget process to achieve the goals outlined, A. General Policy The County shall maintain reserves required by law, ordinance and/or bond covenants. All expenditures drawn from reserve accounts shall require prior Board approval unless previously authorized by the Board for expenditure within the County's annual budget. The County Finance Committee will review annually the required reserve levels necessary to meet the reserves established herein. If it is determined that the reserves should be adjusted, the County Finance Committee shall propose an amendment to these policies. If reserves and/or fund balances fall below required levels as set by this policy, the County shall include within its annual budget a plan to restore reserves and/or fund balance to the required levels. The County's annual general fund budget shall be adopted in the positive, with expenditures not exceeding revenues, excluding beginning and ending fund balances, unless one or more of the following conditions exist: l . The Board of Mason County Commissioners develop a plan to restore the shortfall to the reserve balances within one calendar year; 2. The offset of expenditures over revenue is due to "one-time" expenditures; 3. The offset is due to conservative budgeting and the net revenue over expenditures for the previous calendar year is at least equal to the amount of the excess in expenditures over revenues in the current budget year; 4. The County's available cash balance exceeds established reserve targets in the General Fund Operating Reserves. The County will allocate any funds from unanticipated excess revenues and/or unexpended budget authority in the year following the actual recognition of these funds first to funding reserves as set out in this policy then to other unanticipated expenditures. All reserves will be presented in the County's annual budget. B. General Fund Operating Reserves The County will maintain a General Fund Operating Reserve to provide for adequate cash flow, budget contingencies, and insurance reserves. Under this policy, General Operating Reserves will 1'rjn::ta ir��1i) i'A a ,un Cue_ [".rl be budgeted in the range of 15% - 25% of the prior calendar year's actual expenditures, excluding beginning and ending fund balances. C. General Fund Contingency Reserve The County will maintain a Contingency Reserve equal to $1,000,000 to provide a financial cushion in the event of unexpected economic downturns, major unplanned expenditures, or other fiscal emergencies. D. General Fund Equipment and Vehicle Replacement Reserves The County will maintain a General Fund Reserve for the replacement of vehicles and equipment identified on the County's equipment replacement listing. The required level of reserves will equal each year's scheduled replacement costs. For example, if the 2026 equipment replacement costs are budgeted at $1,000,000, the fund reserve balance must equal or exceed $1,000,000. E. General Fund Accrued Leave Reserve The County will maintain an Accrued Leave Reserve to cover the cost of the liability in its Accrued Leave Account. The reserve will be at least sufficient to cover one years estimated accrued leave payout as well as any accrued leave payouts known and required to be paid out in future years. F. General Fund Capital Facilities Reserve The County will maintain a Capital Facilities Reserve equal to $5,000,000, or other amount set by the Board and adopted during the annual budget process. The purpose of the reserve is to pay for capital costs or future debt payments included in the Capital Facilities Plan. G. General Fund Restricted Fund Balance Reserves The County will maintain a Reserve account in the annual budget to reflect the approximate cash balance amounts for those General Fund departments and programs that contain restricted funds which must be carried forward from year to year to accurately track cash balances. The departments currently included are: ® No. 125 — Community Development O No. 126 — Historical Preservation ® No. 205.290 — Sheriff Jail Commissary o No. 205.295 — Sheriff Donations H. Sales and Use Tax Fund Reserve The County will maintain a Sales and Use Tax Fund Reserve equal to 15% to 25% of the prior calendar year's actual expenditures, excluding beginning and ending fund balances. I. County Road Fund Operating Reserves The County will maintain a County Road Fund Operating Reserve to provide for adequate cash flow. Under this policy, General Operating Reserves will be budgeted in the range of 15%-25% of the prior calendar year's actual expenditures, excluding beginning and ending fund balances. J. County Road New Road Projects Fund Reserve The County will maintain a County Road New Road Projects Fund Reserve equal to $4,000,000, or other amount set by the Board and adopted during the annual budget process. K. Lodging Tax Fund Reserve The County shall maintain a Reserve account, as recommended by the Lodging Tax Committee, to provide 2 1) i41s ;;OCI (;(4110).�/ for future tourism -related expenditures when funds are available to reserve. The Board of County Commissioners retails the authority to modify or eliminate the reserve amount at any time. The reserve amount may be adopted as part of the County's annual budget. L. REET 2 Fund Reserve The County will maintain a REST 2 Fund Reserve to provide for future debt payments within the Belfair Wastewater & Water Reclamation Fund. The reserve will increase each year, economic • conditions permitting, by up to one-half of the scheduled transfer amount from the REET 2 Fund into the Belfair Sewer Fund until the reserve is equal to $3,000,000, or other amount set by the Board and adopted during the annual budget process. M. Information Technology Fund Reserve The County will maintain. an Information Technology Fund Reserve equal to $100,000, or other amount set by the Board and adopted during the annual budget process. The purpose of the reserve is to pay for unexpected countywide information technology related expenditures. N. Equipment Rental & Revolving Fund Reserve The County will maintain an Equipment Rental & Revolving Fund Balance Reserve equal to 15% - 25% of the prior calendar year's actual expenditures, excluding beginning and ending fund balances. 0. Utility Enterprise Fund Reserves The County will strive to establish and maintain a Utility Enterprise Fund Reserve equal to 15% - 25% of the prior calendar year's actual operating expenditures, excluding beginning and ending fund balances. When funds fall below this reserve, the county will prepare and implement a financial improvement plan. P. Utility Enterprise Fund Capital Reserves The County will strive to establish and maintain a Capital Reserve equal to the amount set by the board and adopted during the annual budget process. The purpose of the reserve is to pay for capital costs or future debt payments included in the capital facilities plan. Approved this 9 of f}(', -bWr , 2025 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Sharon Trask, Chair_ Pat Tarzwell, Conunissiotfer Rand' Neatherlin, Commissioner FINANCE COMMII'lEE CHAIR Tiatt4: Brittry y'earsoieevrer {-'s° ftvtied From Wilavion Count QI&f1 Printed frorn Maeon County OIVIS KITEST: McKenzie Smith, Clerk °utile Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ti CliierDI)A C: Accounting. 'Freasurer. Public M'orks, nudger & Finance I '1 it 2125-167 - es. g es. 2122-152 C Code C apter 2.161 s r -s The County ill aintain a General Fund Operating Reserve to provide for adequate cash ow, budget contingencies, and insurance reserves. Under this policy, General Operating Reserves will be budgeted in the range of 15% - 25% of the priorcalendar year's actual expenditures, excluding beginning and ending fund balances. All nugibers are approxi ate Previous year's County General Fund expense $ 50 Million 0/0 of last year's General Fund expense 250/0 of last year's General $ 1 25 Fund expense Won Additional Policy Reserve funds Total Range of Reserves by policy $1:1d ;Wori to r" 0 Million Approx. Cash on hand as of May 31st 2026 + $ 7.5 Million = $ 23 Million Pat Tarzwell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Steve Duenkel Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1:02 PM Randy Neatherlin; Pat Tarzwell; Sharon Trask Brittany Pearson; Leo Kim; Travis Adams; Jennifer Beierle Current Expense Cash Balance January 2023 thru May 2026 & General Fund Reserve Contingency Policy per Resolution 2025-067 Commissioner Neatherlin, Commissioner Tarzwell, and Commissioner Trask; Here is the latest data as of May 31, 2026. S29 527 S25 S23 S21 519 517 S15 Current Expense Cash Balance MCNCCOC' NN CNN CVIN 2025 Expenditures $50,835,966.74 $50,835,966.74 $50,835,966.74 Steven E. Duenkel %age 15% 20% 25% GENERAL FUND RESERVE CONTINGENCY POLICY 2025-067 Policy Balance $7,625,395.01 $10,167,193.35 $12,708,991.69 5/31/2026 $23,039,796.44 $23,039,796.44 $23,039,796.44 1 Difference $15,414,401.43 $12,872,603.09 $10,330,804.76 Less Reserves $ 7,914,401.43 $5,372,603.09 $2,830,804.76 Reserve Deficit $289,006.42 ($4,794,590.26) ($9,373,136.93)