Res 09-544
RESOLUTION NO. 09-544
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, TO FORM NORTH LAKE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 2, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO DO SO, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE FORMATION OF THE PROPOSED DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City completed the attached 2004 North Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation
Management Plan (IA VMP) and subsequent Annual Reports (2005-2008) (together the "Plan")
(Exhibit A) which includes the basis for the annual LMD work plan and LMD management goals;
and
WHEREAS, the Plan was initiated because of citizen interest in the long term protection of
North Lake; and
WHEREAS, North 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, 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 oflakes; and
WHEREAS, the North Lake community has demonstrated support for the NLMD through
submittal of a petition calling for the formation of the of the NLMD (Exhibit B) pursuant to the
requirements of chapter 36.61 RCW; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way is committed to a good faith effort to continuing these
activities through a North Lake Management District (NLMD); and
WHEREAS, the hearing notice requirements of chapter 35.61 RCW provide an opportunity
to evaluate property owner interests in the NLMD activities.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Intention to form the North 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 establishment of Lake Management District Number 2 (North Lake) (The
"NLMD" or the "District"). The nature ofthe proposed activity to be undertaken by the District is the
continued implementation of the North Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan
(IA VMP). The estimated maximum amount of special assessments that is proposed for the LMD in
2010 is $12,536.20, which will be collected annually to finance the District activities, with the total
amount to be collected during the life of the District being $157,678.98, which includes an automatic
inflation increase based upon an annual increase for inflation not to exceed five percent in any given
year. The proposed duration ofthe District is ten years from the date such District is actually formed
by ordinance. The proposed boundaries of the District encompass all properties adjacent to North
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 $.70 per
lake front foot per year. Single family developed parcels will be charged $100 per year. Single family
developed parcels with deeded access will be charged $75 per year. Undeveloped parcels with
deeded access will be charged $15. Commercial property will be charged $.80 per lake front foot per
year. The Department ofFish and Wildlife parcel with a public boat launch will be charged $4,000
per year.
Section 2. Public Hearing. A public hearing conducted by the City of Federal Way City
Council shall be held on the formation of the proposed District: DATE: June 2nd, 2009
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TIME: 7:00 pm or shortly thereafter
PLACE: City of Federal Way City Hall 33325 8th Ave South Federal Way, W A
Section 3. Establishment of Advisory Committee. If North Lake Management District
Number 2 is formed, the City of Federal Way City Council will establish a non-paid Advisory Board
of lakefront property owners representative of the diversity among property owners around North
Lake to oversee the implementation ofthe Lake Management District program and to assist the City
of Federal Way in establishing annual budgets and work plans for the use of Lake Management
District revenues and expenditures. The Advisory Board will meet regularly as determined by the
Board, propose annual budgets for Lake Management District expenditures to the City of Federal
Way, educate its neighbors on Lake Management District issues, and submit annual reports of Lake
Management District 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. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase ofthis 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 ofthis 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.
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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.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 21 day of APRIL 2009.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ATTEST:
Y, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.: 09-641../
04-14-2009
04-21-2009
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