ORD 23-965 - Renewing SLMD & Setting PHORDINANCE NO.23-965
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, Renewing
Lake Management District Number I for Steel Lake and Setting a
September 19, 2023 Public Hearing on the Assessment Roll for the
District.
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2023, the City of Federal Way received a petition for the
renewal of Lake Management District Number 1 for Steel Lake ("SLMD") pursuant to RCW
35.21.403 and Chapter 36.61 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the SLMD was originally created for the purpose of generating revenue to
provide ongoing aquatic vegetation management, water quality monitoring, community
education, and other related projects; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the City of Federal Way City Council passed Resolution
No. 23-840 declaring its intent to renew the SLMD, calling for a vote by the affected property
owners on the renewal of the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way City Council conducted a public hearing on June 6,
2023, for the purpose of accepting testimony in support of and in opposition to the renewal of
SLMD; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing, testimony was provided by Steel Lake Advisory
Committee members; and
WHEREAS, under RCW 36.61.090, a simple majority of the votes cast by affected
property owners shall determine whether the proposed lake management district shall be
approved or rejected; and
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WHEREAS, the ballots were tabulated on June 28, 2023, and the proposal to renew Lake
Management District Number 1 for Steel Lake has been approved by a simple majority of the
votes cast; and
WHEREAS, the ballots cast are available for public inspection at the City of Federal
Way, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way desires to renew SLMD, collect associated
assessments, and perform lake improvement activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way has established the 2024-2033 Steel Lake
Management District Management Plan ("SLMDP"), which forms the basis for the annual Lake
Management District work plan and Lake Management District management goals; and
WHEREAS, the hearing notice requirements of RCW 36.61 will provide an opportunity
to evaluate the assessment role for each property within the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Renewal of District. SLMD is hereby renewed. The parcels in SLMD
are represented in Exhibit A, which is incorporated by this reference. The duration of the
district shall be for ten (10) years, from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2033.
Special assessments totaling $15,232 will be collected annually to finance SLMD
activities, with the total amount to be collected during the life of the SLMD estimated at
being $152,320. The special assessments will be imposed based on equal charges for
similar parcels. Single family residential (RS7.2) lakefront developed properties will be
charged $95 per year. Single family residential (RS7.2, RS5.0) lakefront vacant properties
will be charged $33 per year. The multi -residential lakefront property (RM1800) will be
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charged $306 per year. The Steel Lake Park parcel will be charged $2,279 per year. The
Department of Fish and Wildlife public boat launch parcel will be charged $3,895 per
year. Unallocated funds left in the current SLMD will roll over into the renewed SLMD.
Section 2. Publication. Within ten (10) days of adoption of this Ordinance, the
City of Federal Way shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in Lake
Management District Number 1 for Steel Lake a notice indicating that this Ordinance
has been adopted.
Section 3. Creation of District: Limitations on Appeals. Pursuant to RCW 36.61.110,
no lawsuit may be maintained challenging the jurisdiction of authority of the City of
Federal Way's legislative authority to proceed with lake improvement and maintenance
activities and creating the lake management district, or in any way challenging the validity
of the actions or decisions or any proceedings relating to the actions or decision unless the
lawsuit is served and filed no later than forty (40) days after publication of a notice that the
ordinance has been adopted ordering the lake improvement and maintenance activities and
creating the lake management district. Written notice of the appeal shall be filed with the
City Council and clerk of the Superior Court in King County.
Section 4. Special Assessment Roll to be Prepared. Upon passage of this Ordinance,
the City of Federal Way shall cause to be prepared a proposed special assessment roll in
accordance with RCW Chapter 36.61.
Section 5. Public Hearin. A public hearing will be held by the Federal Way City
Council on September 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM or shortly thereafter at the City of Federal Way
City Hall, 33325 8"' Avenue South, Federal Way, Washington. At the public hearing, the
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City of Federal Way City Council will consider the objections to the special assessment
roll of the district, shall act as a board of equalization, and may correct, revise, raise, lower,
change, or modify the special assessment roll or any part thereof, or set the proposed
special assessment roll aside and order a new proposed special assessment role be
prepared. The City of Federal Way City Council shall confirm and approve a special
assessment roll by adoption of a resolution. Notice of the proposed special assessment, the
procedure for filing written objections thereto, and notice of the public hearing shall be
mailed to the taxpayers of record of all property within the district by the City of Federal
Way pursuant to RCW 36.61.140.
Section 6. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are declared separate and
severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or portion of
this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of the ordinance, or the validity of its application to any
other persons or circumstances.
Section 7. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this ordinance are authorized
to make necessary corrections to this ordinance including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 8. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of this ordinance is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective five (5) days after passage
and publication as provided by law.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 8th day of August, 2023.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
ATTEST:
S , .Pl: ANIE COURTNE C. CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 07/12/2023
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 08/08/2023
PUBLISHED: 08/11/2023.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/16/2023
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