File #: 2006-0568    Version:
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/20/2006 In control: Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 12/11/2006 Final action: 12/11/2006
Enactment date: 12/19/2006 Enactment #: 15661
Title: AN ORDINANCE authorizing a special assessment for resource conservation for natural resource conservation purposes on all nonexempt properties within the King Conservation District of King County of nine dollars and ninety-eight cents per parcel plus one-cent per parcel for parcels between one and five acres or two cents per parcel for parcels greater than five acres, for the years 2007 through 2009.
Sponsors: Larry Phillips
Indexes: Conservation District, King Conservation District
Attachments: 1. 15661.pdf, 2. 2006-0568 Staff Report KCD Dec 8.doc, 3. 2006-0568 Staff Report SCA Board Position.pdf, 4. 2006-0568 Staff Report KCD November 15 letter.pdf, 5. 2006-0568 Staff Report KCD position paper 10-10-06.pdf, 6. 2006-0568 Staff Report Striker 1a - Three Year Assessment.doc, 7. 2006-0568 Staff Report title amendment 1b - Three Year Assessment.doc, 8. A. An Interlocal Agreement Between King County and the King Conservation District Relating to Natural Resource Conservation, 9. A. An Interlocal Agreement Between King County and the King Conservation District Relating to Natural Resource Conservation, dated December 11, 2006, 10. A. An Interlocal Agreement Revised Between King County and the King Conservation District Relating to Natural Resource Conservation, dated December 11, 2006, 11. 2006-0568 hearing notice.doc
Staff: Reed, Mike
Drafter
Clerk 12/12/2006
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AN ORDINANCE authorizing a special assessment for resource conservation for natural resource conservation purposes on all nonexempt properties within the King Conservation District of King County of nine dollars and ninety-eight cents per parcel plus one-cent per parcel for parcels between one and five acres or two cents per parcel for parcels greater than five acres, for the years 2007 through 2009.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KING COUNTY:
SECTION 1. Findings:
A. The King Conservation District is a governmental subdivision of the state of Washington, organized under chapter 89.08 RCW to protect and conserve natural resources throughout King County except within the boundaries of the incorporated cities of Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific and Skykomish.
B. RCW 89.08.400 authorizes special assessments for conservation districts for activities and programs to conserve natural resources to be imposed by the legislative authority of the county in which the conservation district is located for a period not to exceed ten years.
C. The King Conservation District provides the benefits of resource practices, programs and projects pursuant to chapter 89.08 RCW available to all land owners or land occupiers within the district, including, but not limited to: technical assistance to landowners to meet the requirements of state, county and municipal regulations relating to conservation; technical support for King County agricultural programs; assistance to landowners in resolving code enforcement issues relating to conservation and environmental protection; development of plans for livestock manure storage facilities; assistance to county and municipal departments with water quality coordination and protections; coordination of intergovernmental partnerships to carry out joint projects, including the development and implementation of watershed plans; assistance to governments to develop livestock and agricul...

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