RES 19-758 - Reforming NLMD No 2 and Setting Public Hearing Date RESOLUTION NO. 19-758
A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way, Washington, to reform
North Lake Management District Number 2,declaring its intention to do
so, and setting a public hearing on the reformation of the proposed
district.
WHEREAS,the term of the current North Lake Management District Number 2 will expire
at the end of 2019; and
WHEREAS,North Lake contains significant natural resources,e.g.,wetlands,and supports
many beneficial 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 continue these
activities through a North Lake Management District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.21.403 and Chapter 36.61 RCW a lake management
district maybe formed to provide funding to support the maintenance and improvement of lakes;and
WHEREAS, the North Lake community has demonstrated continued support for a North
Lake Management District through submittal of a petition calling for the reformation of North Lake
Management District Number 2,which contained the signatures of 27 property owners representing
17.74 percent of the acreage contained within the proposed reformed North Lake Management
District Number 2; and
WHEREAS,the signatures on the petition are sufficient to satisfy the requirements of RCW
36.61.030; and
WHEREAS, the proposed reformed North Lake Management District Number 2 is in the
public interest and the financing of the lake improvement and maintenance activities is feasible;and
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WHEREAS, the public hearing notice requirements of Chapter 36.61 RCW provide an
opportunity to evaluate property owner interests in the reformation of North Lake Management
District Number 2 activities; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing notice requirements of Chapter 36.61 RCW for the
previously scheduled public hearing date of May 21, 2019 were not met; and
WHEREAS,the rescheduled public hearing date of July 16,2019 will allow staff to provide
the statutorily required public notice, will promote transparency, and will ensure that all interested
parties have equal opportunity to make their voices heard with regard to the reformation of North
Lake Management District Number 2 activities.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Intention to Reform the North Lake Management District 2. The City of Federal
Way City Council declares,by passing this resolution,its intention to conduct the activities required
by Chapter 36.61 RCW for the reformation of the North Lake Management District Number 2
("NLMD"). The signatures on the petition are sufficient to satisfy the requirements of RCW
36.61.030, the NLMD is in the public interest, and the financing of the lake improvement and
maintenance activities is feasible.The nature of the proposed activity to be undertaken by the NLMD
is the continued implementation of the North Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan
(IAVMP). The estimated annual maximum amount of special assessments that is proposed for the
reformed NLMD is $15,288.00, which will be collected annually for ten years to finance NLMD
activities. The estimated total amount to be collected during the life of the NLMD is $192,290.82,
which includes an automatic inflation increase based upon an annual increase for inflation not to
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exceed five percent in any given year.The proposed duration of the NLMD is ten years from the date
the NLMD is actually reformed by ordinance. The proposed boundaries of the NLMD encompass all
properties adjacent to North Lake with lakefront footage or with deeded lake access. The proposed
rate structure is based on equal charges for similar parcels. Undeveloped parcels with lakefront
footage will be charged $0.85 per lakefront foot per year. Single family developed parcels with
lakefront footage will be charged$125.00 per year. Single family developed parcels with deeded lake
access will be charged$90.00 per unit.Commercial property will be charged$1.00 per lakefront foot
per year. The Department of Fish and Wildlife parcel with a public boat launch will be charged
$4,000.00 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 NLMD, as follows:
DATE: July 16, 2019
TIME: 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
PLACE: City of Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South,Federal Way,WA 98003
Section 3. Establishment of Advisory Committee. If North Lake Management District
Number 2 is reformed, the City of Federal Way City Council will reestablish a non-paid Advisory
Board of lakefront property owners, which represents the diverse property owners around North
Lake,to oversee the implementation of the NLMD program and to assist the City of Federal Way in
establishing annual budgets and work plans for the use of NLMD revenues and expenditures. The
Advisory Board will meet regularly as determined by the Board,propose annual budgets for NLMD
expenditures to the City of Federal Way,educate its neighbors on NLMD issues,and submit annual
reports of NLMD activities to the City of Federal Way.
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Section 4. Public Notice. The City of Federal Way Clerk is hereby directed to publish and
mail notices as required by Chapter 36.61 RCW.
Section 5. Severability.If anysection,sentence,clause or phrase of this resolution should be
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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 necessarycorrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
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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.
[Signatures to Follow]
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RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 21st day of May, 2019.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
J " . E LL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
S 'P ANIE COURTNEY, f , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
aRa-e-e
J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 05/15/2019
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 05/21/2019
RESOLUTION NO.: 19-758
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