RES 23-838 - Declaring Intent to Reform SLMD & Set Public Hearing DateRESOLUTION NO. 23-838
A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way, Washington, to reform
Steel Lake Management District Number 1, declaring its intention to
do so, and setting a public hearing on the reformation of the proposed
district.
WHEREAS, the term of the current Steel Lake Management District Number 1 will expire
at the end of 2023; and
WHEREAS, Steel Lake contains significant natural resources including wetlands, and
supports many beneficial public purposes including recreation, water quality, stormwater
protection, aesthetics, and property value support; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way is committed to a good faith effort to continuing
these activities through a Steel Lake Management District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapter 35.21 RCW and chapter 36.61 RCW a lake management
district may be formed to provide funding to support the maintenance and improvement of lakes;
and
WHEREAS, the. Steel Lake community has demonstrated continued support for a Steel
Lake Management District through submittal of a petition calling for the reformation of Steel Lake
Management District Number 1, which contained the signatures of 27 property owners
representing twenty percent of the acreage contained within the proposed reformed Steel Lake
Management District Number 1; and
WHEREAS, the hearing notice requirements of chapter 35.61 RCW provide an opportunity
to evaluate property owner interests in the reformation of Steel Lake Management District Number
1 activities.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Intention to reform the Steel Lake Management District. The City of Federal
Way City Council declares, by passing this resolution, its intention to conduct the activities
required by RCW 36.61 for the reformation of the Steel Lake Management District Number 1
("SLMD"). The nature of the proposed activity to be undertaken by the SLMD is the
implementation of the 2024-2033 Steel Lake Management District Plan (SLMDP). The estimated
annual maximum amount of special assessments that is proposed for the reformed SLMD is
$15,232.00, which will be collected annually for ten years to finance SLMD activities. The
estimated total amount to be collected during the life of the SLMD is $152,320.00. The proposed
duration of the SLMD is ten years from the date the SLMD is actually reformed by ordinance. The
proposed boundaries of the SLMD encompass all properties adjacent to Steel Lake with lake front
footage or with deeded lake access. The proposed rate structure is based on equal charges for
similar parcels. Undeveloped parcels with lake frontage will be charged $33 per year. Single family
developed parcels will be charged $95 per year. Single multifamily parcels will be charged $306
per year. The City Park property will be charged $2,279.00 per year. The Department of Fish and
Wildlife parcel with a public boat launch will be charged $3,895.00 per year.
Section 2. Public Hearing. A public hearing conducted by the City of Federal Way City
Council shall be held on the proposed reformation of the SLMD:
DATE: June 6, 2023
TIME: 6:30 pm or shortly thereafter
PLACE: City of Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave South Federal Way, WA
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Section 3. Establishment of Advisory Committee. If Steel Lake Management District
Number 1 is reformed, the City of Federal Way City Council will reestablish a non -paid Advisory
Board of lakefront property owners representative of the diversity among property owners around
Steel Lake to oversee the implementation of the SLMD program and to assist the City of Federal
Way in establishing annual budgets and work plans for the use of SLMD revenues and
expenditures. The Advisory Board will meet regularly as determined by the Board, propose annual
budgets for SLMD expenditures to the City of Federal Way, educate its neighbors on SLMD
issues, and submit annual reports of SLMD activities to the City of Federal Way.
Section 4. Public Notice. The City of Federal Way Clerk is hereby directed to publish and
mail notices as required by RCW 36.61.
Section 5. SeverabiiitY. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this resolution.
Section 6. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 7. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
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RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 18th day of April, 2023.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
F RRELL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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S MMANIE COURTNItXMC, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. OG wr
CALL, ITY ATTORN
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 04/12/2023
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 04/18/2023
RESOLUTION NO.: 23-838
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