HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026/09/21 - Briefing Packet MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIEFING INFORMATION
FOR THE WEEK OF
September 21, 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.
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BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DRAFT BRIEFING MEETING AGENDA
411 North Fifth Street, Shelton WA 98584
Week of September 21, 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, September 21, 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
9:30 A.M. State Auditor's Office
9:45 A.M. Public Works—Loretta Swanson
Utilities&Waste Management
9:50 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 msmithkmasoncountywa.gov;mail to Commissioners Office,411 N 5th 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 09/17/26 at 10:16 AM
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
issa
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Leo Kim, CPA Ext:472
Department: Auditor Briefing:
Action Agenda: ❑
Public Hearing: ❑
Special Meeting: ❑
Briefing Date(s): September 21,2026 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:
2025 SAO Exit Conference
Background/Executive Summary:
Closing SAO conference. Wrap up annual audit.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
Requested Action:
Attachment(s):
Attachments to follow when audit is wrapped up the Wednesday before.
O Y
Exit Conference: Mason County
The Office of the Washington State Auditor's vision is increased trust in government. Our mission is to provide
citizens with independent and transparent examinations of how state and local governments use public funds, and
develop strategies that make government more efficient and effective.
The purpose of this meeting is to share the results of your audit and our draft reporting. We value and appreciate
your participation.
Audit Reports
We will publish the following reports:
• Financial statement and federal grant compliance audits for January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025
—see draft report.
The accountability audit is ongoing.When complete,we will hold a separate exit conference to share those results
prior to report publication.
Audit Highlights
We appreciate the County's assistance throughout the audit and for responding promptly to our audit requests and
providing all documents necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner.
Recommendations not included in the Audit Reports
Exit Items
We have provided exit recommendations for management's consideration. Exit items address control deficiencies
or noncompliance with laws or regulations that have an insignificant or immaterial effect on the entity, or errors
with an immaterial effect on the financial statements. Exit items are not referenced in the audit report.
Financial Statement Audit Communication
We would like to bring the following to your attention:
• Uncorrected misstatements in the audited financial statements are summarized on the attached schedule.
We agree with management's representation that these misstatements are immaterial to the fair
presentation of the financial statements.However,the conditions that led to these misstatements may result
in more significant misstatements if not corrected.
• The audit addressed the following risks, which required special consideration:
o Due to the possibility that management may be able to circumvent certain controls, standards
require the auditor to assess the risk of management override. As part of this work, we did not
identify any significant unusual transactions affecting the financial statements
Finalizing Your Audit
Report Publication
Audit reports are published on our website and distributed via email in a .pdf file. We also offer a subscription
service that notifies you by email when audit reports are released or posted to our website. You can sign up for
this convenient service at https://portal.sao.wa.gov/SAOPortal.
Management Representation Letter
We have included a copy of representations requested of management.
Working Together to Improve Government
Audit Survey
When your report is released, you will receive an audit survey from us. We value your opinions on our audit
services and hope you provide feedback.
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The Center for Government Innovation
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providing assistance in financial management, cybersecurity and more. Check out our best practices and other
resources that help local governments act on accounting standard changes, comply with regulations, and respond
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Questions?
Please contact us with any questions about information in this document or related audit reports.
Tina Watkins, CPA,Director of Local Audit, (360) 260-6411,Tina.Watkins(a�sao.wa.gov
Wendy Choy, CFE,Assistant Director of Local Audit, (425) 502-7067,Wendy.Choyna,sao.wa.gov
Melinda Seibert, CPA,Audit Manager, (360) 845-1485,Melinda.Seibert(a,sao.wa.gov
Christine Maclntyre,Assistant Audit Manager, (360) 845-1483, Christine.Maclntyre(a),sao.wa.gov
Colleen Williams,Audit Lead, (253) 523-3031, Colleen.Williams(a,sao.wa.gov
MASON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
• COMMISSIONER BRIEFING
September 21, 2026
Action Items:
• Setting a public hearing for October 27, 2026 at 9:15am to review final project performance for
CRP 2062 Evergreen Estates Water Main Extension.
Discussion Items:
Commissioner Follow-Up Items:
Upcoming Items:
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
issa
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: Michael Collins,PLS, PE, County Ext• 450
Engineer
Department: Public Works Briefing: ❑x
Action Agenda: ❑x
Public Hearing: ❑x
Special Meeting: ❑
Briefing Date(s): September 21,2026 Agenda Date(s): September 29, 2026- Set
Hearing, October 27, 2026-Hearing
Internal Review: ❑ Finance ❑ Human Resources ❑x Legal ❑ IT El Risk El Other
(Please ensure proper internal review channels have been followed, this is the responsibility of the
requesting Department)
Item: CRP 2062 Evergreen Estates Water Main Extension—Project Closeout
Background/Executive Summary:
This project was to replace an existing community well-water system with a new connection to City of Shelton
water system.The purpose and need for the proposal were to alleviate elevated nitrate concerns and provide
for a clean,consistent water supply for the Evergreen Estates community.The project expanded the City's
water system with a new water main and associated connections to integrate the existing Evergreen Estates
community water system.
HCON Incorporated was awarded the contract at bid amount$298,740.25,final contract amount$328,588.28.
HCON Incorporated completed the project on June 11,2026.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact:
The project was fully grant funded,with a total project budget of$551,764.Approximately$422,866 is
estimated to have been expended.The estimated remaining balance of$128,898 will be returned to CDBG.
Public Outreach:
Hearing notice will be published in the Shelton Journal.
Requested Action:
Requesting the Board to authorize the following actions:
1. September 29,2026,Regular Agenda:
• Schedule public hearing for October 27,2026,at 9:15 AM to review final project performance
for CRP 2062 Evergreen Estates Water Main Extension.
2. October 27,2026,Public Hearing,adopt resolution to approve the:
• Final project performance for CRP 2062 Evergreen Estates Water Main Extension.
Attachment(s):
1. Notice of Hearing
2. Resolution for Project Closeout
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Mason County Commissioners will
hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Chambers of Mason County Courthouse Building I,
411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, Washington 98584 and live stream at http://masonwebtv.com/on
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:15am.
SAID HEARING will be to review final project performance on County Road Project
(CRP) 2062 Evergreen Estates Water Main Extension on Blevins Road North, funded by
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG).
Public testimony will be available in-person or via Zoom. The URL is available on the County
website https://www.masoncountvwa.gov/ to sign into the meeting. Please use the "raise hand"
feature to be recognized by the Chair to provide your testimony. You can also email testimony to
msmith(2i,masoncountywa.gov or mail to the Commissioners' Office, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA
98584; or call(360)427-9670 ext. 230.
If special accommodations are needed,please contact the Commissioners' office,
(360)427-9670 ext. 419.
DATED this day of , 2026.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Bill: Mason County
Department of Public Works
100 W Public Works Drive
Shelton,WA 98584
cc: Commissioners
Community Development
Public Works
Shelton Journal: Publ.2t: 10/8/26&10/15/26
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APPROVING FINAL PROJECT PERFORMAND AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
CLOSEOUT FOR COUNTY ROAD PROJECT 2062 -EVERGREEN ESTATES WATER
MAIN EXTENSION
WHEREAS, Mason County received Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
funding for County Road Project(CRP) 2062—Evergreen Estates Water Main Extension on
Blevin Road North; and,
WHEREAS, the project replaced the existing Evergreen Estates community well-water
system with a connection to the City of Shelton water system to address elevated nitrate concerns
and provide a reliable water supply to the community; and,
WHEREAS, HCON Incorporated was awarded the contraction contract in the amount of
$298,740.25, with a final contract amount of$328,588.28, and completed the project on Jun 11,
2026; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 27th day
of October 2026, to review final project performance and receive public testimony; and,
WHEREAS, the required Contract Closeout Report has been completed and ready to be
submitted to satisfy CDBG closeout requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Board of Mason County
Commissioners that the final performance of CRP 2062 —Evergreen Estates Water Main
Extension is hereby approved and accepted, and the project is authorized to proceed to final
CDBG closeout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that County staff are authorized to complete and
submit any remaining documentation necessary to formally close out the project.
ADOPTED this day of , 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Pat Tarzwell, Chair
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
Randy Neatherlin, Vice Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Vacant, Commissioner District 3
Tim Whitehead, Ch. D.P.A.
Cc: Cmmr
Public Works
Community Development
County Road Admin.Board
WSDOT
Washington State
Department of
Ve Commerce
Community Development Block Grant
CONTRACT CLOSE OUT REPORT— CONSTRUCTION
1. Contract Number: 22-62210-024
2. Grantee Jurisdiction: Mason County
3. Chief Administrative Official and Title: Pat Tarzwell, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
4. CDBG Contract End Date or Project Completion Date:June 11, 2026
5. Final Public Hearing Date: October 27, 2026
6. Brief project summary and results achieved:
This project was to replace an existing community well-water system with a new connection to City of
Shelton water system. The purpose and need for the proposal were to alleviate elevated nitrate concerns
and provide for a clean, consistent water supply for the Evergreen Estates community.The project
expanded the City's water system with a new water main and associated connections to integrate the
existing Evergreen Estates community water system.
® Project photos have been submitted to your CDBG project manager.
7. Physical address of the project/activity(s): NE Blevins Road,Shelton, WA 98584
The chief administrative official of the grantee jurisdiction certifies that:
1. The financial information and data provided in this report is accurate as of the signature date indicated
below.
2. The project was completed in accordance with the grant contract and scope of work.
3. A final public hearing was conducted to assess project performance.
4. Records supporting the information provided in this report will be maintained for a minimum of six(6)
years from final close out and made available upon request.
5. The CDBG Program can use or reproduce all media material provided by the grantee.
In the event audits disclose disallowable costs,the Washington State Department of Commerce shall retain the
right to recover an appropriate amount of costs after fully considering the recommendations on disallowed
costs resulting from the final audit.
Signature:
Chief Administrative Official Date
I
January 2026
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Budget Summary
HUD IDIS Activity Number,
Budget Code and Description CDBG Expenditures
IDIS Activity# Budget Code and Description Budget Amount Funds Expended Balance*
8679 03J Water System $551,764 $422,866 $128,898
Improvements
Total Project $551,764 $422,866 $128,898
*Any dollar amount reflected in the Total CDBG Balance column will be de-obligated and returned to the
CDBG Program.
LABOR STANDARDS REPORTING
Did any contractors have to correct certified payrolls and provide wage restitution due to worker
underpayments?
Using the Labor Standards Compliance Report on the next page, list all underpayments
❑ Yes for this project. For underpayments greater than $999.99 per contractor, contact your
CDBG project manager for additional steps.
® No Complete certification below
I certify to the best of my knowledge that all laborers and mechanics employed on this
construction contract were paid in accordance with the labor standard provisions.
V l 2Z 2'D 2-U'
Signature: Date:
Name and Title: Kobree Glaser, Engineering& Construction Assistant Manager
2
January 2026
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
September 21, 2026
Specific Items for Review
Commissioner Board, Council, and Committee assignments—McKenzie Smith
2027 non-represented medical contribution—Kim Monroe
Outstanding Public Facilities .09 Fund requests for 2027—Travis Adams
Administrator Updates
Commissioner Discussion
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
issa
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners Item No.
From: McKenzie Smith Ext: 589
Department: Support Services Briefing:
Action Agenda: ❑
Public Hearing: ❑
Special Meeting: ❑
Briefing Date(s): September 21,2026 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:
Commissioner District 3 Board, Council, and Committee Assignments
Background/Executive Summary:
Commissioner District 3 officially resigned from the Mason County Board of Commissioners on
September 15,2026.As a result,the Commissioners need to determine how to proceed with the board,
council,committee, and other organizational assignments previously held by Commissioner District 3.
The 2026 Commissioner Boards, Councils, and Commissions list identifies the following assignments for
Commissioner District 3:
Mason County Courthouse Security Committee
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments (COG)
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council(PacMtn)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)
WSAC Legislative Steering Committee(LSC)
Washington Counties Risk Pool—Board of Directors,alternate member
Washington Association of Counties Board of Directors,Timber Caucus, and Coastal Caucus
(WSAC)
Washington State Public Works Board,Broadband, and CETAC(appointed by Governor)
Staff is requesting direction from the Board of County Commissioners regarding how these assignments
should be addressed following the vacancy in Commissioner District 3.
Associated Costs/Budget Impact(amount, funding source,budget amendment, etc.):
N/A
Public Outreach:
N/A
Requested Action:
Discussion
Attachment(s)•
2026 Boards, Councils,and Commissions
2026 Boards, Councils, and Commissions
The County Commissioners represent Mason County by serving on a variety of boards,councils,and commissions
as noted below.
Commissioner District 1—Randy Neatherlin
North Mason Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Mason County Audit Committee(established per Resolution no.77-16)
Mason County Law Enforcement Officers/Fire Fighters(LEOFF)Board(1St Tuesday 8:00 a.m.Commission Chambers)
Mason County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee(VAAC)(meets when necessary,per RCW 29A.46.260(2))
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency(ORCAA)(2"d Wednesday 10:00 a.m.;2940B Limited Lane NW,Olympia)
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization(PRTPO)
Shelton Memorial Park Board of Directors(Cemetery)(meets when necessary)
Washington Counties Risk Pool—Board of Directors Member
West Sound Alliance Steering Committee
Gorst Area Planning&Environmental Linkages Study Group
Hood Canal Coordinating Council(Voting Member)
North Mason Chamber of Commerce(Ex-Officio)
Commissioner District 2—Pat Tarzwell
Economic Development Council Board(term ends 2024,Chair,2nd Thursday 7:45 a.m.at EDC)
Alliance for a Healthy South Sound(AHSS)Executive Committee(meets when necessary)
Criminal Justice Working Team(meets when necessary,per RCW 72.09.300)
MACECOM(2nd Tuesday 3:00 p.m.;City of Shelton)
Mason County Clean Water District
Mason County Housing&Behavioral Health Advisory Board,Chair
Olympic Region Clean Air Agency(ORCAA),alternate member
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization(PRTPO),alternate member
Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Organization(TMBHO)(3rd Thursday 1:00 p.m.;Thurston County Courthouse)
Washington Counties Risk Pool—Board of Directors,alternate member
Puget Sound Partnership's Ecosystem Coordination Board(term ends June 30,2025)
IT Steering Committee
Evergreen Coast Regional Partnership(ECRP)Board of Directors
Commissioner District 3—VACANT
Mason County Finance Committee(Chair is the voting member)
Mason County Courthouse Security Committee
Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments(COG)(4th Thursday 2:00 p.m.)
Local Emergency Planning Committee(2nd Wednesday 8:30 a.m.)
Mason County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee(quarterly,3rd Wednesday 9:00 a.m.)
Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council(PacMtn)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee(SWAC)
WSAC Legislative Steering Committee(LSC)
Washington Counties Risk Pool—Board of Directors,alternate member
Washington Association of Counties Board of Directors,Timber Caucus,and Coastal Caucus(WSAC)
Washington State Public Works Board,Broadband,and CETAC(appointed by Governor)
All Commissioners
Mason County Board of County Commissioners
Mason County Board of Health
Mason Transit Authority
Mason County Elections Canvassing Board
Hood Canal Coordinating Council(Mason County has 1 voting member,per Resolution no.97-19)
Mason County
Agenda Request Form
To: Board of Mason County Commissioners
From: Kim Monroe Ext. 422
Department: Human Resources Briefing: 0
Action Agenda: 0
Public Hearing: ❑
Special Meeting: ❑
Briefing Date(s): 9/28/2026 Agenda Date: 10/6/2026
Internal Review: 0 Finance 0 Human Resources 0 Legal ❑ Information Technology 0 Risk
(This is the responsibility of the requesting Department)
Below for Clerk of the Board's Use Only:
Item Number:
Approved: ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Tabled ❑ No Action Taken
Ordinance/Resolution No. Contract No. County Code:
Item:
Approval to set an Agenda Item on the October 6, 2026 to increase the 2027 non-represented medical
contribution by$52 per month,from$1,622 per month to$1,674 per month and to adopt County's 2027 health
insurance contributions set forth below. RCW 3.16.070 states that the Board of County Commissioners shall
fix the compensation of all employees.
Contribution of$1,674 per month, per employee (2027 rate):
MEDICAL- It is recommended that the Board adopt, effective January 1, 2027, the County's health insurance
contribution rates for Elected Officials, eligible Non-Represented Employees, and any Collective Bargaining
Agreements (Community & Family Health, Public Defenders, Probation, Prosecutors Support Staff, Public
Defense Support Staff, Sheriff's Office Lieutenants Guild, Deputy Prosecutors and General Services) in place
and ratified on January 1, 2027, who participate in PEBB medical and utilizing the pooling method, and
resulting in a distribution as follows:
$1179.04 per month FULL PKG PEBB per Employee for those individuals enrolled in PEBB medical as an
employee only (no dependent coverage). This contribution also covers dental, vision, and basic life
insurance.
$1,225.60 per month per Employee for those individuals enrolled in PEBB medical ONLY WCIF DVL as an
employee only (no dependent coverage).
$2,129.89 per month per Employee for those individuals enrolled in PEBB medical as an employee with one
or more dependents. This contribution also covers dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Background/Executive Summary:
$52 medical increase for Elected Officials and Non-Represented employees maintains parity with
recommended increases proposed for the members of the current Collective Bargaining Agreements within
the County
Budget Impact (amount, funding source, budget amendment):
2027 Budget
Public Outreach (news release, community meeting, etc.):
N/A
Requested Action:
Approval places an amendment to resolution 2025-068 on the October 6, 2026, action for the County's
2027 health insurance contributions to the following:
Effective January 1, 2027, for participants of the PEBB Medical program, which allocates through the pooling
method, $1,179.04 per month County contribution for employees with single enrollments on medical,
$1,179.04 per month County contribution for employees with single enrollments on medical,and $2,129.89
with dependent enrollments, for Teamsters Probation, Community & Family Health, Non-Represented,
Elected Officials, Sheriff's Lieutenants Guild, Public Defenders, Prosecutors Support Staff, Public Defense
Support Staff, Deputy Prosecutors and General Services
Attachments:
Resolution
Pooling Calculation Details
PEBB Medical Premium charts
K.ABOCC Briefing-Action Agendas -Resolutions\Resolutions\Medical Health and WelfareA2027\2027 Medical Rates Briefing.Agenda cover.docx
Resolution No.
AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2025-068 DETERMINING THE COUNTY'S
2027 HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRIBUTIONS
WHEREAS,RCW 36.40.080 states that the Board of County Commissioners shall fix and
determine each item of the budget separately and shall by resolution adopt the budget; and
WHEREAS,RCW 36.16.070 states that the Board shall fix the benefit compensation of all
employees; and
WHEREAS,the Board has determined that the County's contribution towards health insurance
premiums for Elected Officials, eligible non-represented employees, shall increase by$52 per month for a
total contribution of$1,674(One thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars)per month, effective
January 1,2027; and
WHEREAS,the Board has determined the County's contribution towards health insurance
premiums for Elected Officials, eligible non-represented employees,and those members of the Collective
Bargaining Agreements who participate in PEBB medical insurance to utilize the pooling method; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of County Commissioners of Mason
County hereby effective January 1,2027,for Elected Officials,eligible non-represented employees, and
the following Collective Bargaining Agreements who participate in PEBB: Teamsters Community&
Family Health, General Services,Probation, Prosecutor's Support Staff, and IAM Woodworkers Public
Defense Support Staff, Sheriff's Lieutenants Guild,Public Defenders,Deputy Prosecutors and General
Services utilizing a pooling method to allocate contributions to be resulting in a distribution as follows:
• $1179.04 per month FULL PKG PEBB per Employee for those individuals enrolled in PEBB
medical as an employee only(no dependent coverage). This contribution also covers dental,
vision, and basic life insurance.
• $1,225.60 per month per Employee for those individuals enrolled in PEBB medical ONLY
WCIF DVL as an employee only(no dependent coverage).
• $2,129.89 per month per Employee for those individuals enrolled in PEBB medical as an
employee with one or more dependents. This contribution also covers dental,vision, and basic
life insurance.
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 Whitehead,Chief Deputy Prosecuting
Vacant,Commissioner District 3 Attorney
GENERAL SERVICES AND DEPUTY PROSECUTORS
PEBB-Medical Benefits&WCIF-Dental Vision Life and AD&D 2027
The County premium contribution using the pooling method,effective January 1,2027 by Resolution 2026-xx-All pooled @ 2027 rate of$1,674
Copays Annual Deductibles Max out-of-pocket I Employee I EE/Spouse I EE/Children I Full Family
Kaiser Permanente WA CLASSIC PREMIUM $1,067.49 $2,062.00 $1,813.37 $2,807.88
$15 Primary Care $175/Person $2,000/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
$30 Specialist $525/Family $4,000/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,224.62 $2,219.13 $1,970.50 $2,965.01
COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE I $89.24 I NONE $835.12
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $1,064.48 $2,055.98 $1,808.11 $2,799.61
VALUE $30 Primary Care $250/Person $3,000/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
$50 Specialist $750/Family $6,000/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,221.61 $2,213.11 $1,965.24 $2,956.74
COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE I $83.22 I NONE $826.85
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $972.00 $1,869.86 $1,659.98 $2,499.51
CDHP 10%/Primary Care $1,650/Person $5,100/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
10%Specialist $3,300/Family $10,200/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,129.13 $2,026.99 $1,817.11 $2,656.64
COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE NONE NONE $526.75
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $1,068.47 $2,063.96 $1,815.09 $2,810.58
SOUND CHOICE 0 Primary Care $125/Person $2,000/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
15%Specialist $375 Family $4,000/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,225.60 $2,221.09 $1,972.22 $2,967.71
(Must live or work in Snohomish,King, COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
Pierce or Thurston County) EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE I $91.20 I $837.82
IJll as] 1I • ' •
Uniform Medical Plan Classic PREMIUM $1,062.06 $2,051.14 $1,803.87 $2,792.95
15%Primary Care $250/Person $2,000/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
15%Specialist $750/Family $4,000/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,219.19 $2,208.27 $1,961.00 $2,950.08
COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE $820.19
Uniform Medical Plan Select PREMIUM $999.26 $1,925.54 $1,693.97 $2,620.25
20%Primary Care $750/Person $3,500/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
20%Specialist $2,250/Family $7,000/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,156.39 $2,082.67 $1,851.10 $2,777.38
COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE NONE NONE $647.49
Uniform Medical Plan CDHP PREMIUM $978.29 $1,882.44 $1,670.99 $2,516.81
15%Primary Care $1,650/Person $4,200/Person WCIF DENTAL VISION LIFE $157.13 $157.13 $157.13 $157.13
15%Specialist $3,300/Family $8,400/Family PREMIUM TOTAL $1,135.42 $2,039.57 $1,828.12 $2,673.94
COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,225.60 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE NONE • NONE $544.05
Tobacco Use Surcharge $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Spouse Waiver Premium Surcharge $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 $50.00
Waived Medical Surcharge $183.55
DENTAL •VISION LIFE and AD&D
Delta Dental Plan D Monthly premium reduced by $0.10 Basic$24K Dependent Life $1K I AD&D$5K
W CI F Willamette(Managed Care&their facilities) May enroll in optional/voluntary life within 31 days of initial eligibility for
VSP$175 Frame Allowance WCIF enefts.After 31 days must also complete Evidence of Insurability
form.
COMMUNITY FAMILY HEALTH,ELECTED OFFICIALS, NON REPRESENTED,PUBLIC DEFENDERS,PROBATION,
PROSECUTORS SUPPORT STAFF,PUBLIC DEFENDERS SUPPORT STAFF and MCSO LT's
PEBB-Medical-Dental-Vision-Life-AD&D-LTD 2027
The County premium contribution using the pooling method,effective January 1,2027 by Resolution 2026-xx-All pooled @ 2027 rate of$1,674
opays Annual Deductibles Max out-of-pocket I Employee I EE/Spouse I EE/Children Full Family
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $1,178.06 $2,172.57 $1,923.94 $2,918.45
CLASSIC $15 Primary Care $175/Person $2,000/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
$30 Specialist $525/Family $4,000/Family IEMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) I NONE I $42.68 I I NONE I $788.56
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $1,175.05 $2,166.55 $1,918.68 $2,910.18
VALUE $30 Primary Care $250/Person $3,000/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
$50 Specialist $750/Family $6,000/Family IEMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) I NONE I $36.66 I NONE I $780.29
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $1,082.57 $1,980.43 $1,770.55 $2,610.08
CDHP 10%/PrimaryCare $1,650/Person $5,100/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
10%Specialist $3,300/Family $10,200/Family IEMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE I NONE I NONE I $480.19
Kaiser Permanente WA PREMIUM $1,179.04 $2,174.53 $1,925.66 $2,921.15
SOUND CHOICE 0 PrimaryCare $125/Person $2,000/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
(Must live or work in Snohomish,King, 15%Specialist $375 Family $4,000/Family EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE $44.64 NONE $791.26
Pierce or Thurston County)
Uniform Medical Plan Classic PREMIUM $1,172.63 $2,161.71 $1,914.44 $2,903.52
15%PrimaryCare $250/Person $2,000/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
15%Specialist $750/Family $4,000/Family EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) I NONE I $31.82 I $773.63
Uniform Medical Plan Select PREMIUM $1,109.83 $2,036.11 $1,804.54 $2,730.82
20%PrimaryCare $750/Person $3,500/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
20%Specialist $2,250/Family $7,000/Family EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) NONE NONE I NONE $600.93
Uniform Medical Plan CDHP PREMIUM $1,088.86 $1,993.01 $1,781.56 $2,627.38
15%PrimaryCare $1,650/Person $4,200/Person COUNTY POOLED CONTRIBUTION $1,179.04 $2,129.89 $2,129.89 $2,129.89
15%Specialist $3,300/Family $8,400/Family EMPLOYEE PAYS(Payroll Deduction) I NONE I NONE I NONE $497.49
Tobacco Use Surcharge $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Spouse Waiver Premium Surcharge $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 $50.00
Medical Waived$183.55
DENTAL Deductibles Max out-of-pocket VISION OPTIONS BASIC LIFE I AD&D Insurance I LTD
Uniform Dental Group#3000 You pay amounts over Davis Vision by MetLife Basic Life $35,000 Basic AD&D $5,000
$50/Person$150/Family
Delta Dental PPO $1,750 May enroll in supplemental Term Life Insurance without providing evidence of
insurability if enrolled no later than 60 days after becoming eligible.
Delta Care Group#3100 NONE No General Plan EyeMed
Managed care w/limited dentists Maximum VTL-Self pay-you receive bill at home-Administered by MetLife
Willamette Dental(Group WA82) No General Plan MetLife Vision-Default Plan
NONE Maximum May enroll in optionafvoluntary life within 31 days of initial eligibility for PEBB
Managed care&their facilities benefits.After 31 days must also complete Evidence of Insurability form.
PEBB
Effective January 1,2027 County Pooling Contribution Calculations
NON-REPRESENTED,ELECTED OFFICIALS,GENERAL SERVICES,PROBATION,COMMUNITY FAMILY HEALTH,DEPUTY PROSECUTORS,PUBLIC DEFENDERS,PROSECUTORS CLERICAL,PUBLIC DEFENSE
SUPPORT STAFF AND MCSO LT'S
Counts as of 9.11.2026
2027 Contribution per Employee-Probation&Public Defenders
Com Family Health,Elected Officials,Non-Rep,Deputy Prosecutors $1,674.00 minus $1,179.04 Highest Employee only premium = $494.96
and Prosecutors Clerical,MCSO LT's
2027 Contribution per Employee-General Services and Deputy _
Prosecutor $1,674.00 minus $1,225.60 Highest Employee only premium - $448.40
2027 Contribution per Employee-Probation&Public Defenders
Com Family Health,Elected Officials,Non-Rep,Prosecutors $494.96 X 46 Employee only premiums = $22,768.16
Clerical,MCSO LT's
2027 Contribution per Employee-General Services and Deputy $448.40 X 34 Employee only premiums = $15,245.60
Prosecutors
1 Medical Waiver $1,674.00 minus $183.55 PEBB dental,vision,life only amount = $1,490.45
2 Medical Waiver $1,674.00 minus $183.55 PEBB dental,vision,life only amount = $1,490.45
3 Medical Waiver $1,674.00 minus $183.55 PEBB dental,vision,life only amount = $1,490.45
4 Medical Waiver $1,674.00 minus $183.55 PEBB dental,vision,life only amount = $1,490.45
5 Medical Waiver $1,674.00 minus $183.55 PEBB dental,vision,life only amount = $1,490.45
6 Medical Waiver $1,674.00 minus $183.55 PEBB dental,vision,life only amount = $1,490.45
Total pooling per month for dependent coverage = $46,956.46
$46,956.46 divided by 103 Employee+Dependent Coverages = $455.89
2027 Contribution per Employee-Probation&Public Defenders
Com Family Health,Elected Officials,Non-Rep,&Deputy $1,674.00 + $455.89 Pooling amount per Employee+Dependent Coverages = $2,129.89
Prosecutors and Prosecutors Clerical
2027 Contribution per Employee-General Services and Deputy $1,674.00 + _
Prosecutors $455.89 Pooling amount per Employee+Dependent Coverages $2,129.89
Full Pkg County Contribution for Employee only Coverage = $1,179.04
Med Only County Contribution for Employee only Coverage = $1,225.60
Monthly #Months Annual Indiv
Premium Premium
2027 Contribution per Employee-Probation&Public Defenders
Com Family Health,Elected Officials,Non-Represented,&Deputy $2,129.89 12 $25,558.66
Prosecutors and Prosecutors Clerical
2027 Contribution per Employee-General Services and Deputy $2,129.89 12 $25,558.66
Prosecutors
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Mason County
Agenda Request Form
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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): 9/21/2026 Agenda Date(s): TBD
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:All outstanding Public Facilities Fund (.09) requests for year 2027
Background/Executive Summary:
Collection of Public Facilities Fund(.09) applications for year 2027.Applicants include the City of
Shelton,Mason County PUD 1,Mason County PUD 3, and Mason County Economic Development
Council
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 direction from BOCC for presentation of these projects.
Attachment(s):
Mason County PUD 3 .09 Funding Request
Mason County PUD 1 .09 Funding Request
City of Shelton .09 Funding Request
Mason County Economic Development Council
A- COMMISSIONERS
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�.: THOMAS J. FARMER
JULI A.TUSON
�'• PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
JEFFERY S. 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 11 5kV transmission 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,
/ n&- CreeKpaUVn
Annette Creekpaum(Oct 14,2025 10:06:40 AS)
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
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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 setup 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 April2026
• 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 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.
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.
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION
Contact Name(s) Karin Leaf
Address 628 W. Alder Street
City, State, Zip Shelton, WA 98584
E-mail karin@choosemason.com
Signature and position of person authorizing submittal of application
/` d?A G,{/_— Interim Executive Director 9/6/2026
Signature Position Date
Project Title: Economic Development Council of Mason County
Total Project Cost $ 772,747 Amount raised to date $ 772,747
Is your request intended to fill a gap in funding (gap financing)? [ ] Yes [X] No
Is this a phased project [ ] Yes [X] No, If yes number of phases_ number of years
Requested loan amount$0 Requested grant amount $165,000
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 Economic Development Council of Mason County (EDC) is Mason County's
Associate Development Organization (ADO), partnering with the County, Ports,
the City of Shelton, utility districts, and private sector partners to spur economic
growth in our community. The EDC is a 501c6 non-profit organization promoting
economic opportunity and quality of life in Mason County by actively recruiting
new employers and by retaining and supporting the growth of existing
employers. By supporting infrastructure and workforce development initiatives
that facilitate growth, we help support growing the local tax base, which is
necessary to fund critical services like public safety. Mason County's annual
award is used support this vital work at the EDC.
Additionally, the requested increase in funding will help support initiatives
including the continued coordination of the Mason County Childcare Coalition.
2. Explain how the project satisfies economic development and priorities.
The EDC's mission, rooted in RCW 43.330.080, is to promote the economic
vitality and growth of Mason County. We support our primary mission of business
recruitment and expansion with efforts to ensure an attractive business
environment, prepared workforce, and the necessary infrastructure to support a
thriving economy. We also generate and analyze economic data required by the
County, the Department of Commerce, and other stakeholders.
Our work starts by retaining and expanding existing businesses to ensure a
strong economic foundation. We continue to build our business retention and
expansion program to provide not only support for local entrepreneurs but also
to learn more about the current state of the economy. The work involves (1)
building relationships with employers in the community, (2) collecting data on
both individual companies and their industry sectors, (3) analyzing and tracking
data, (4) assisting the company in solving problems that may cause them to
move or close, (5) looking for opportunities to grow businesses in the
community. We have a proven record of success in this work that has led directly
to a low business closure rate.
The EDC also serves as the first point of contact for businesses seeking to move
into our area. This work requires research to target companies that would fit well
in our community and support our economic vision. We are engaged in
recruitment with multiple projects across the County, including Project Cannuck,
a foreign business relocation that would bring manufacturing jobs to Mason
County. Our recruitment efforts also include working with landowners and public
entities on site readiness, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
A key component to all our work is communication. Effective economic
development marketing is critical to advancing Mason County's economic goals.
Through effective marketing, Mason County has positioned itself strategically for
growth, with both current and local businesses. Of equal importance, our
marketing and communications initiatives help educate and engage our
community regarding the organization's mission and will increase awareness of
ours and our many partners' efforts to expand business opportunities and bring
family-wage jobs to our community.
Finally, the EDC is focused on Mason County's capacity-building needs to better
develop a strategic and targeted approach for securing funding for local and
regional projects. The EDC is uniquely situated to convene project sponsors,
develop funding strategies, and align priorities in the community. The most
obvious way this is achieved is through the development of the local CEDS
process, however we also advance this work by supporting partner organizations
apply for funding and by building the coalitions necessary to secure funds.
3. Will this project be a public facility which is listed in economic development plan officially
adopted by the county? [ ] Yes [ X] No
4. List engineering reports, permits, feasibility studies and environmental studies which have
been completed and/or need to be completed. N/A
5. Has other funding been secured? [ X] Yes [ ] No. If yes, list source(s) of funding.
The EDC continues to diversify the funds used to support its mission. To that end,
the EDC maintains contracts with state and local jurisdictions, including the
Washington Department of Commerce, City of Shelton, Ports of Shelton and Allyn,
PUD 1 and PUD 3, as well as some of our County's largest private employers.
Funding uncertainty persists at the state level as many rural ADOs in Washington
have faced significant cuts in the 2025-27 state budget. Our state funding has
remained flat; however, we have been able to grow thanks to strong local support.
To maintain the needed level of service to our business community, we will continue
to raise funds and streamline spending.
The EDC has been successful in pursuing outside grant funding to support our work
including nearly $700,000 from state and federal funders for multi-year projects that
include supporting Mason County's farmers, producers, and markets, long-term
planning for a business support center, reducing transportation barriers for residents
in need of services in partnership with North Mason Regional Fire Authority, among
others.
The EDC also secured new or increased funding through:
• Membership dues, including a 30% increase in new members
• Contracts
• Grants
6. Please list other funding sources, which have been pursued or currently pursued.
• USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program
• USDA Community Wood Grants
• USDA Rural Business Development Grants
• State Capital Budget
7. Please indicate the number of full-time, permanent jobs this project will create.
Create in 1-3 75 Create in 4-5 years 200 Create in 6-10 years 300
Number of jobs retained 250
8. Please indicate number of businesses that will directly benefit from the public facility.
Our business retention and expansion program will serve a minimum of 125
businesses directly this year. Additionally, the EDC is committed to serving all
businesses in Mason County as well as assisting entrepreneurs and startups.
9. Please list other significant factors about the project that should be considered.
We continue to find outside money to leverage the .09 funding and secure wins for
our local economy. This is particularly important as the more successful we are with
grant awards, the more this funding is braided with state ADO funding to support
core BRE-related work. In our quarterly reports, we will provide regular updates to
the County regarding additional funding secured for both the EDC and partner
organizations.
10. List, in detail, how the money requested would be spent on the proposed project.
Funding will be used to support business development programs and initiatives to
assist entrepreneurs in starting and growing their business, support local employers,
and promote the area for future investment.
These activities include but are not limited to:
• Actively recruiting new employers and hotel development
• Outreach to existing Mason County employers
• Site selection services including facilitation with permitting processes
• Economic and demographic data, research and comparative analysis, tax
research and incentives including return on investment analysis for CEDS
projects
• Coordinate infrastructure projects and funding efforts
• Workforce development and job training
• Entrepreneurship training
• Business plan assistance and access to financing
• Opportunities for community engagement and education
• Continued coordination of the Mason County Childcare Coalition