Res 03-386RESOLUTION NO. ,,r~03--386
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, TO FORM LAKE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 1 FOR STEEL
LAKE AND CALLING FOR A VOTE OF AFFECTED
PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE FORMATION OF THE
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way completed the Steel Lake Aquatic Plant
Management Plan in December of 1995 and updated this plan in April of 2003 (renamed the
Steel Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan) (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Plan was initiated because of citizen interest in the long-term protection
of Steel Lake; and
WHEREAS, Steel Lake contains significant natural resources, such as wetlands, and
forms the headwaters for Redondo Creek; and
WHEREAS, the existing lake quality supports fishing, wildlife habitat, swimming,
boating, visual aesthetics, waterfront property values, irrigation, and other beneficial uses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.21.403 and RCW 36.61, a lake management district
can be formed to generate funds for financing lake improvement and maintenance projects as
recommended in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way is committed to a good faith effort of continuing
these activities; and
WHEREAS, the Steel Lake community has demonstrated support for the formation of a
lake management district through submittal of a petition pursuant to the requirements of RCW
36.61; and
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WHEREAS, a public heating was conducted on June 17, 2003, on the formation of a lake
management district; and
WHEREAS, consistent with Chapter 36.61 RCW, public notice of the hearing was
provided to all affected property owners on May 27, 2003; and
WHEREAS, testimony was provided by Steel Lake Committee members and interested
citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way City Council considered the testimony received at
the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way City Council declares that submitting the question
of formation of a lake management district to a vote by the affected property owners is within the
public's interest; and
WHEREAS, proposed financing for a lake management district is considered feasible;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Vote of Affected Property Owners. The formation of the Steel Lake
Management District Number One (the "District") shall be referred to a vote of the property
owners within the proposed management district. The residents' Petition to the Federal Way City
Council to Create a Lake Management District for Steel Lake is attached hereto as Attachment A
and incorporated herein by this reference. The City Clerk of Federal Way shall prepare the
appropriate ballot, based upon criteria in Chapter 36.61.080 RCW, calling for a vote on the
formation of the District. The ballot shall be submitted to the affected residents no later than July
14, 2003, and shall be returned to the City of Federal Way by no later than five o'clock p.m.
(5:00 p.m.) on August 13, 2003 (30 days from the submittal date). If approved by the voters
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within the proposed district, the implementation of the District will be effective January 1, 2004
and shall remain in effect for a term of ten (10) years, said term to expire on December 31, 2013.
Section 2. Severabilit¥. 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 3. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective
date of the resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 4. 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 1st day of July ,2003.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CITY CLERK, N. CHRISTINE GREEN, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON, CITY ATTORNEY
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 6/20/03
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 7/1/03
RESOLUTION NO. 03 -386
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Attachment A
Petition to the Federal Way City Council to Create a
Lake Management District for Steel Lake
We, the undersigned Steel Lake property owners, request that the Federal Way City Council
approve the creation of a Lake Management District (LMD) for Steel Lake pursuant to RCW
36.61. The LMD funds will finance efforts to protect and enhance Steel Lake in terms of water
quality, recreational and aesthetic value.
1. Purpose of the Lake Management District:
Form a Lake Management District that creates a funding source for all future aquatic
plant management activities, and continue to seek grant opportunities.
Perform annual diver surveys to monitor changes in the aquatic plant community.
Control and contain both milfoil populations and fragrant water lily populations at as
low a density as is environmentally and economically feasible, and at levels that will
not impact public safety or the beneficial uses of the lake.
Reduce all other identified species of noxious weeds as listed in WAC 16 -750 to
levels that do not impact public safety or the beneficial uses of the lake.
Use appropriate aquatic plant control and treatment methods as needed for all other
problematic aquatic weeds, using the best available science to identify and understand
their effects on human, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems prior to implementation.
Provide for adequate native vegetation for fish and, if necessary, mitigate for any
negative impacts to fish habitat due to non native plant removal activities.
Continue public education to prevent the introduction of noxious weeds, nuisance
plants and non native animal species to the lake; and to aid in the early detection of
aquatic weed re- infestations.
Continue to involve the Steel Lake Community in the aquatic plant management
process.
Conduct public education to reduce the amounts of non -point source pollutants
entering the lake, which can result in an increase in aquatic algae.
2. Boundary
The proposed boundary of the LMD would include all the property with lakefront on
Steel Lake.
3. Duration
The proposed duration of the LMD is 10 years.
4. Charges to property:
Annual rates and charges will be used to raise funds to support LMD activities.
The following is the formula of rates and charges proposed for establishment of the
assessment role for the LMD:
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Property assessed on dollar per unit
Type of Units Rate/Unit Total Percentage
Undeveloped parcel 7 $30 $210 1%
Developed parcel (1
single family 89 $85 $7,565 57%
dwelling)
Parcel with multi- 1 $275 $275 2%
family dwelling
City Park 1 $2,048 $2,048 15%
Public Boat Launch 1 $3,500 $3,500 25%
Annual Total $13,598
The estimated maximum amount that is proposed for the LMD in 2004 is $13,598. An
automatic increase based on the Seattle Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be included in
each annual billing after 2004. At no time is the increase to be more than five (5) percent
per year. Total maximum LMD rate revenue for the ten year LMD based on an annual
five percent increase for inflation is $166,440. Issuance of revenue bonds is not proposed.
The attached Steel Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan includes an
estimated itemization of the use of these funds for the ten -year period.
The LMD budget and rates will be approved through a public hearing and a public vote
after the city council adopts a resolution to form the LMD. Once approved by the public
and city council, the annual rates and charges may not be altered without another public
vote and city council approval with the exception of the CPI increase described above.
5. Steel Lake Management District Steering Committee
The volunteer Steel Lake Management District Steering Committee is proposed to
represent the interests of LMD property owners in the various neighborhoods around the
lake. City staff will work with the Steering Committee to develop the annual work plan.
The annual LMD work plan and budget will be forwarded by the Steering Committee for
implementation by the City's surface water utility. The Steering Committee will track
and review activities and expenditures by the City as well as outside contractors. City
staff will provide Steering Committee support including quarterly financial reports.
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Attachment A
Petition to the Federal Way City Council to Create a
Lake Management District for Steel Lake
We, the undersigned Steel Lake property owners, request that the Federal Way City Council
approve the creation of a Lake Management District (LMD) for Steel Lake pursuant to RCW
36.61. The LMD funds will finance efforts to protect and enhance Steel Lake in terms of water
quality, recreational and aesthetic value.
Purpose of the Lake Management District:
· Form a Lake Management District that creates a funding source for all future aquatic
plant management activities, and continue to seek grant opportunities.
· Perform annual diver surveys to monitor changes in the aquatic plant community.
· Control and contain both milfoil populations and fragrant water lily populations at as
low a density as is environmentally and economically feasible, and at levels that will
not impact public safety or the beneficial uses of the lake.
· Reduce all other identified species of noxious weeds as listed in WAC 16-750 to
levels that do not impact public safety or the beneficial uses of the lake.
· Use appropriate aquatic plant control and treatment methods as needed for all other
problematic aquatic weeds, using the best available science to identify and understand
their effects on human, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems prior to implementation.
· Provide for adequate native vegetation for fish and, if necessary, mitigate for any
negative impacts to fish habitat due to non-native plant removal activities.
· Continue public education to prevent the introduction of noxious weeds, nuisance
plants and non-native animal species to the lake; and to aid in the early detection of
aquatic weed re-infestations.
· Continue to involve the Steel Lake Community in the aquatic plant management
process.
· Conduct public education to reduce the amounts of non-point source pollutants
entering the lake, which can result in an increase in aquatic algae.
Boundary
The proposed boundary of the LMD would include all the property with lakefront on
Steel Lake.
3. Duration
The proposed duration of the LMD is 10 years.
4. Charges to property:
Annual rates and charges will be used to raise funds to support LMD activities.
The following is the formula of rates and charges proposed for establishment of the
assessment role for the LMD:
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Property assessed on per I
dollar
unit
I
Type # of Units Rate/Unit Total ($) Percentage
Undeveloped parcel 7 $30 $210 1%
Developed parcel (1
single-family 89 $85 $7,565 57%
dwelling)
Parcel with multi-
1 $275 $275 2%
family dwelling
City Park 1 $2,048 $2,048 15%
Public Boat Launch 1 $3,500 $3,500 25%
Annual Total $13,598
The estimated maximum amount that is proposed for the LMD in 2004 is $13,598. An
automatic increase based on the Seattle Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be included in
each annual billing after 2004. At no time is the increase to be more than five (5) percent
per year. Total maximum LMD rate revenue for the ten year LMD based on an annual
five percent increase for inflation is $166,440. Issuance of revenue bonds is not proposed.
The attached Steel Lake Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan includes an
estimated itemization of the use of these funds for the ten-year period.
The LMD budget and rates will be approved through a public hearing and a public vote
after the city council adopts a resolution to form the LMD. Once approved by the public
and city council, the annual rates and charges may not be altered without another public
vote and city council approval with the exception of the CPI increase described above.
5. Steel Lake Management District Steering Committee
The volunteer Steel Lake Management District Steering Committee is proposed to
represent the interests of LMD property owners in the various neighborhoods around the
lake. City staff will work with the Steering Committee to develop the annual work plan.
The annual LMD work plan and budget will be forwarded by the Steering Committee for
implementation by the City's surface water utility. The Steering Committee will track
and review activities and expenditures by the City as well as outside contractors. City
staff will provide Steering Committee support including quarterly financial reports.
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