1. Call to Order -The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

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1 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS Mason County Commission Chambers, 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA AUGUST 1, Call to Order -The Chairperson called the regular meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Chief Bakken led the flag salute. 3. Roll Call - Present: Commissioner District 1 - Randy Neatherlin; Commissioner District 2 - Kevin Shutty; Commissioner District 3 - Terri Drexler. 4. Correspondence and Organizational Business flood hazard determinations. 5. Open Forum for Citizen Input - move forward. County Commissioner Jerry Lingle. 8. Approval of Action Agenda: Claims Clearing Fund Direct Deposit Fund Salary Clearing Fund Total $ 1,818, , , ,045, Approval of Warrants Warrant #s $ Warrant #s $ Warrant #s $ Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve the July 17, 2017 briefing minutes; July 18 and July 25, 2017 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 7. Approval of Minutes - July 17, 2017 Briefing Minutes; July 18 and July 25, 2017 Regular Minutes 6. Adoption of Agenda - Cmmr. Neatherlin/Drexler moved and seconded to adopt the agenda as published. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 5.1 Tom Davis discussed the support services department noting that he does not see the public benefit from the department. He said the current expense budget has increased by $10.8 Million. Tom stated that opposing voices are now not heard in the department and encouraged the Board to let their staff speak when they disagree with something or have an idea they would like to 5.2 Conely Watson thanked Cmmr. Neatherlin for the memorial bench dedicated to former Mason 5.3 Patricia Vandehey addressed the petition from City of Shelton regarding in regards to increasing the number of Commissioners. She suggested the County do the same. Cmmr. Neatherlin thanked Patricia and explained that Mason County would need to be a charter county before that would be possible. 4.1 Correspondence Christine Erica Marbet sent in a letter asking that the Sheriff's budget not be decreased Phillip Elder sent a letter regarding property he owns in Dewatto Washington Finance Officers Association sent a letter that Theresia Ehrich has earned the "Professional Finance Office Award" for the State of Washington Vickie Wilson reapplied for the Planning Advisory Commission The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent a letter regarding proposed Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board sent application for the Harstine Island Women's Club at 3371 E. Harstine Island Rd N, Shelton, WA. Lisa Ivey sent a letter regarding property she owns in Dewatto. Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police sent a letter regarding the Sheriff's budget. John Bolender sent an application for the Housing Authority Board.

2 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 1, PAGE Approval of voicing no objections to the special occasion liquor license application for the Mason County Senior Activities Association on August 6, 2017, and approval to have the chair sign the Notice of Liquor License Application from the Washington State Liquor Control Board. 8.3 Approval of contract amendment with Richard Beckman Realty Group, LLC for Real Estate Services extending the contract for one year to October 24, Approval to purchase 15 copies of Microsoft Office Professional 2016 for all District Court staff and courtroom computers at a cost of approximately $400 each for a total of $6,000 to be paid from the Trial Court Improvement Fund. 8.5 Approval of Amendment #14 on contract C17118 between Mason County Public Health and the State of Washington Department of Health. 8.6 Approval of the agreement # between the Department of Social and Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and Mason County Public Health. 8.7 Approval to execute the resolution authorizing Public Works to purchase original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts as sole source form Trojan UV to repair the UV disinfections systems at the North Bay and Belfair Water Reclamation Facilities. (Ex. A) 8.8 Approval to set a hearing for August 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. to adopt an ordinance amending Mason County Code, Section and to decrease reliance on the Hearings Examiner for reviews that can be conducted administratively. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve action items 8.1 through 8.8. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. 9. Other Business (Department Heads and Elected Officials)- None 10. 9:30 a.m. Public Hearings and Items set for a certain time 10.1 Public Hearing to approve revisions to Chapter of the Mason County Development Regulations regarding Development Requirements and Performance Standards. Staff: Dave Windom. (Ex. B) Dave Windom announced that last minute changes were done and offered packets to those interested. He explained that the revisions were edited to ease issues with on-site septic or group on-site septic systems. He went through the proposed changes within the document noting that per requests from the Board and the Belfair Chamber of Commerce, the distance of the public sewer system was changed from 500 feet to 200 feet to better serve locations that cannot be connected to sewer. The Capital Facilities Charge was changed so it could be paid upfront at a lower rate and allows the money to be refunded, with interest, if the sewer does not reach their property within 10 years. Cmmr. Drexler addressed section 9 noting she likes the transition strategy for large on-site septic systems. She also noted that the change to 200 feet was not done in several sections. Tom Davis said that the original objective was to increase the sewer capacity to offset some long term costs. He questioned how these changes affect that goal. Dave answered that the proposed changes will allow the areas that cannot access sewer at this time to continue development until the sewer is within 200 feet. An unknown female questioned Dave about holding tanks located in Hoodsport. Dave explained that he is familiar with one of the business in question and that they are currently doing tests to find out the volume of waste to determine the next step. He did not have any information on the second area.

3 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 1, PAGE 3 Conely Watson asked about pocket gopher issues. Cmmr. Drexler thanked Rep. Griffey for bringing this issue forward to the Legislator and then addressed the housing crisis not only in Mason County, but also in neighboring counties. She said she is in favor of these revisions to assist with the need for housing and commercial development. Cmmr. Neatherlin voiced his approval for the revisions due to issues in and around the north end of the County. Cmmr. Shutty spoke in favor of the revisions adding that this now puts the County in line with the WAC's and helps make the Belfair Sewer financially stable. Cmmr. Drexler/Neatherlin moved and seconded to approve revisions to Chapter of the Mason County Development Regulations regarding Development Requirements and Performance Standards. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; s-aye; D-aye Public Hearing to approve the resolution placing a proposition on the November 7, 2017 general election increasing the Current Expense levy by $2,700,000 and increasing the levy amounts by the CPI inflation rate or 1 %, whichever is higher; and authorize use of the 2023 levy amount as the base for computing levies in succeeding years. This is necessary to retain basic public safety, criminal justice and other essential services. Staff: Frank Pinter {Ex.C) ~ Frank Pinter stated that numerous revisions have been made since notice of the hearing was published. He then read the proposed resolution out loud. Tom Davis said the resolution proves that the Board did not do what they previously needed to in order to prevent this issue. He said several things could have been done over the last four years such as a sales tax increase. Tom spoke to the adopt a park program stating that he pays his taxes and shouldn't have to pick up litter as a citizen. He went on to discuss how the levy is going to be used voicing his disagreement. Beau Bakken spoke on behalf of the Mason County Fire Chiefs Association. He said that the association is neither for nor against this levy, adding that a levy increase would essentially cause a proration issue. He told the Board that there is a concern because there is a group of districts grouped together in a taxing category. This group consists of roads, parks, libraries, fire districts, and more. Washington State does not allow combined levies to exceed $5.90. This levy could push the districts closer to proration causing other levies, and possibly services, to be cut. Patricia Vandehey said there doesn't seem to be any thought by the Board about finances. She addressed the fact that the Belfair Sewer is causing the big issues with the County, and said she hopes the bypass is pushed off because we don't need more debt. Patricia read from the proposed resolution then questioned why we pay the Economic Development Council $68,000. She questioned what businesses they have brought to the county and suggested taking those funds from the EDC for other services that need it.

4 12. Adjournment - The meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m. 11. Board's Reports and Calendar - The Commissioners reported on meetings attended the past week and announced their upcoming weekly meetings. Cmmr. Drexler moved and seconded to approve the resolution placing a proposition on the November 7, 2017 general election increasing the Current which, if approved would increase property tax by.37 to a rate of $1.77 per $1000 to maintain criminal justice, public safety, and other essential services. Motion carried unanimously. N-aye; S-aye; D-aye. Cmmr. Drexler invited anybody that would like to speak to her to do so. She said her door is always open. Cmmr. Neatherlin agreed. Cmmr. Shutty thanked everyone that commented. He admitted that the options in front of the Board are not ideal and asked the residents of Mason County to look at the services provided. Cmmr. Shutty asked the citizens to sit down and look at everything their money goes towards. He said he will be voting in favor of adding this levy to the ballot because the people of Mason County should get to decide how this moves forward. Cmmr. Shutty said he looks forward to speaking with citizens and also department heads about this issue. Cmmr. Drexler said she would be voting in favor of the resolution because, again, it is up to the voters. She said that raising property tax increases are better than sales tax increases, because sales tax requires enough vendors to make that happen. Cmmr. Neatherlin reminded everyone that criminal justice isn't just the Sheriff's department. He talked about the cuts made that are affecting the various departments. He spoke to the road fund and how people think it is just there to use, but it cannot be touched except for very specific reasons. Cmmr. Neatherlin said that it is up to the people to make a decision adding that though no deputies were cut in the reductions, declining the levy may require deeper cuts. He said he will be voting in favor of the increase though he is not in favor of raising taxes. Kristin Masteller said that she is not excited to have her property tax increase, but on the other hand she wants services from the County to continue. She said she would like to have emergency response, live people on phones, and decent roads. She asked the Commission to pass this resolution, because ultimately, it will be up to the citizens to decide on their ballots. Jerry Eckenrode said she agrees with Tom Davis' testimony adding that more dollars do not solve the spending problem. She stated that the parks bring a great deal of tourism, so cutting funding in that area is a bad idea. Brad Bryant questioned why Washington State and Mason County have no income tax. He noted that in Virginia he owned 14 acres, whereas here he only owns 1.5 acres and paid the same amount. Cmmr. Shutty answered that the Washington State Constitution does not allow income tax, and the voters have voted against it on several occasions. BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 1, PAGE 4

5 BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 1, PAGE 5 ATIEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, W~SHINGTON Rand Neatherlin, Commissioner

6 RESOLUTION NO. 41-( ] A RESOLUTION WAIVING PUBLIC BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVING A SOLE SOURCE PROCURMENT OF REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIRS FROM TROJAN UV Ex. A WHEREAS, the Belfair and North Bay/Case Inlet Water Reclamation Facilities have ultraviolet treatment systems that provide necessary disinfection to the wastewater effluent, requiring replacement parts and services to ensure they operate properly and efficiently. WHEREAS, Trojan UV is the manufacturer of the Belfair and North Bay/Case Inlet ultraviolet systems and provides the replacement parts and repair services needed for the Belfair and North Bay/Case Inlet ultraviolet systems. WHEREAS, Trojan UV is the manufacturer of the UV systems and the only service provider of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts in the State of Washington. WHEREAS, RCW specifies exemption to competitive bidding requirements for purchases that are clearly and legitimately to a single source of supply; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners as follows: 1. Trojan UV is a sole source supplier of the OEM manufactured parts for the Belfair and North Bay/Case Inlet Water Reclamation Facilities. 2. That the County is authorized to purchase without proceeding to secure competitive bids, estimated at $33, (includes sales tax). of- ADOPTED this / day of ~f2017 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~ ~~ Ti;;,-~:i:,. DPA

7 ORD1NANCENUMBER_ 1(p --- ( 7 Title 17 - zoning Amendments to Title 17, Zoning, Chapter , Development requirements and performance standards. ORDINANCE amending Title 17, Zoning, Chapter , Development Requirements and Performance standards. WHEREAS, amendments to Title 17 of the Mason County Code fall under the authority of Chapter and 36.70A RCW; and WHEREAS, Mason County adopted Development Requirements and Performance Standards in 2009 to help foster economic development, accommodate residential growth in urban growt h areas, and discourage suburban sprawl in rural areas of Mason County; and WHEREAS, these regulations were intended to result in no new development created in the Belfair and Allyn UGA's that would employ individual or community on-site septic systems in order to more fully utilize community sewer services and, WHEREAS, the use of holding tanks as an interim solution was implemented to allow property development in areas that had no immediate access to sewer services and, WHEREAS, WAC A-0240 prohibits the use of holding tanks as a primary means of providing for residential sewage systems and, WHEREAS, since its adoption, the County has processed only two applications under these regulations; and WHEREAS, the County does not have the means necessary to provide regular pumping of residential sewage and, WHEREAS, this Ordinance amends Chapter 17,70, Sections to remove the use of holding tanks as residential sewage interim solutions and allows for use of individual and community septic systems as interim solutions for residential development in those areas of the Belfair and Allyn UGAs not currently served by community sewer systems and, WHEREAS, Substitute House Bill 1683 as passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor on May 16, 2017, allows exceptions to sewer service in the UGAs and, WHEREAS, the Mason County Planning Advisory Commission conducted a public hearing on June 19, 2017 and recommended adoption of amendments by the Board of County Commissioners; and Ex. B

8 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED that the Board of Commissioners of Mason County hereby amends the Mason County Code Title 17, Zoning, Chapter , Development Requirements and performance standards. DATED this /' 5 t day of fi IA (J6f APPROVED AS TO FORM : Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON CO Y, WASHINGTON D"e,,4..,., /~~ Terri J.@ffr@ys, Commissioner Randy eatherlin~ missioner - = I

9 Development requirements and performance standards. The following development requirements and performance standards apply to all property proposed for development, which is within the boundary of Mason County's Urban Growth Areas (UGA). No development approval shall be given, and no building permit shall be issued, unless the proposed development complies with the provisions of this chapter. (1) New Lots. (a) No new lots will be created within the boundaries of the Belfair and Allyn UGAs, which employ individual or community/group on-site sewage disposal systems except when the following circumstances may apply: (i) Use of on-site sewer systems as a transitional strategy where there is a development phasing plan in place (see WAC fwac ]); or (ii) To serve isolated pockets of urban land difficult to serve due to terrain, critical areas or where the benefit of providing an urban level of service is cost-prohibitive; or (iii) Where on-site systems are the best available technology for the circumstances and are designed to serve urban densities v,hen. (b) All residential subdivisions created after the adoption of this chapter shall have a residential urban density of at least four units/acre. (c) Location of sewer lines will be prelocated and easements established in conformance with the sewer analysis plan and as illustrated on the Belfair UGA Build-Out Sewer Connection Map. (2) Existing Lots of Record. (a) No new development or redevelopment on existing lots of record in the Belfair and ~ UGA. shall be allowed using individual or community/group on-site septic systems except that: (i) New development or redevelopment using an existing (as of April 8, 2008) approved on-site or community/group system may be allowed provided that no expansion of the capacity of on-site system is needed to serve the redevelopment and provided that the public sewer system has not been extended to within two five-hundred feet of the property line; and (ii) New development or redevelopment of lots, within the Belfair and Allyn UGA., existing as of August 2, 2011, wherein sewer has not been extended to within five hundred feet two hundred feet (200) of the property line may seek approval for holding tanks f-bon-site septic system when : (1) It complies with all requirements and specifications of the Mason County Department of Community Services Public Health and Human Services, Mason County Department of Community Development, and the Mason County Department of Utilities and Waste Management, and (2) A binding site plan is submitted which provides for future sewer pipelines and other utilities in accordance with the Belfair UGA Build-Out Sewer Connection Map, and Page 1

10 (4) Development of the site shall be consistent with the approved site plan. The director may allow minor modification to the site plan, provided that all other regulations and conditions placed on the approval are met, and Page 2 (b) All residential, industrial and commercial structures, currently using on-site disposal systems, will be required to connect to public sewers once a public system is extended to within two five hundred feet of the closest property line regardless of the timing of the original on-site installation. The cost of any (8) Agreement to decommission the onsite septic system taaa and connect to public sewer within ninety days of the public sewer system extending to within two five hundred feet of the subject property's nearest property line. The cost of any connection/extension required will be borne by the property owners. The developer of an extension may collect reasonable latecomer's fees for off-site improvements. (9) If a Large Onsite Septic System (LOSS) is constructed in the Belfair UGA to serve development prior to sewer becoming available. the County shall be designated as the operator of the LOSS in order to establish a bi lling relationship with those served properties and to enable components of the LOSS to be repurposed as a lift component for connection to sewer. (10) Subdivisions developed within the UGA but not served initially by sewer will install sewer mains as an element of road and water system construction. Capital Facilities Charges shall be waived for such a development until sewer is available within 200 feet. (5) Allows as needed pumping services to be provided by the Mason County Department of Utilities and Waste Management, and (6) Agreement of payment of monthly fees as established by the Mason County Department of Utilities and VVaste Management, and (7) Payment of the Belfair sewer Capital Facilities Charge (CFC) in effect at the time of commencement of utilization of the onsite septic system holding tank(s), (i) Should sewer connections not become available within 200 feet from the property line over a period of 10 years from initial installation of the septic system, the customer is entitled to a refund of CFC. (ii) The refund shall be calculated from date of installation and shall include the original CFC charge plus interest calculated at 2% per year or based on the Consumer Price Index whichever is lower for the time period. (iii) If the customer elects to receive the refund and sewer becomes available later, the customer would pay the CFC in effect at the time sewer becomes available. and (3) Demonstrates that development at the minimum density allowed within the zone could be achieved once public sewer and/or water would be available to serve the project.site, and

11 extension required will be borne by the property owners. The developer of an extension may collect latecomer's fees for off-site improvements. (c) All existing permits for the installation of on-site systems, which have been approved but have not been installed, shall be declared void at such time the sewer is within two fi.ve--hundred feet of the closest property line. (3) Existing Lot Consolidation or Boundary Adjustment. Within the Belfair and Allyn UGA, consolidation of existing residential lots to form a single lot greater than eight thousand square feet will not be allowed except to the extent that site conditions and site constraints impede the individual development of the lots combined by the consolidation, in accordance with subsection (2) above. (Ord Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord Attach. (part), 2008: Ord (part), 2007: Ord (part), 2007: Ord Attach. B (part), 2005). (Ord. No , ; Ord. No , Att. A, ) Footnotes: (1) W/\C A 0010 "Holding tank sev.iage system" means an on site sewage system 1.vhich incorporates a sewage tank.vithout a discharge outlet, the services of a sewage pumper/hauler, and the off site treatment and disposal of the smvage generated Binding site plan required in the Belfair UGA (Southern Connection-Long-term UGA Zone) (a) Within the Southern Connection-Long-term UGA Zone development may be allowed with the use of an on-site system when: (1) Complies with the applicable health regulations and other Mason County building regulations; e.g. critical areas, stormwater management, etc. (2) A binding site plan is submitted which provides for future sewer pipelines and other utilities in accordance with the Belfair UGA Build-Out Sewer Connection Map. (3) Demonstrates that development at the minimum density allowed within the zone could be achieved once public sewer and/or water would be available to serve the project site. (4) The development density does not exceed one unit/five acres. (b) The binding site plan prepared under this section and reviewed and approved by the director, shall address the following: buffers, landscaping, traffic access and parking standards, sewage disposal provisions, height and scale in relation to surrounding uses and future uses, vegetation removal, stormwater, potable water, and lot coverage. (c) Development of the site shall be consistent with the approved site plan. The director may allow minor modification to the site plan, provided that all other regulations and conditions placed on the approval are met. Page 3

12 (Ord. No , ) Page 4 (Ord Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord Attach. A (part), 2008: Ord Attach. (part), 2008: Ord (part), 2007: Ord (part), 2007: Ord Attach. B (part), 2005).

13 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE WHEREAS, these sweeping measures have significantly reduced county government services, strained internal systems, and left some essential programs underfunded and understaffed; and Government expenses in 2017 were cut by $1.7 million or approximately 7.3% of the Current Expense Fund County workforce was reduced by over 27 positions Work hours were reduced for some positions Offices shortened their hours open to the public as a result of fewer employees Commissioners, Elected Officials and Department Heads can make donations to the County Commissioners, Elected Officials and Department Heads are requested to eliminate unnecessary expenses Fees for service were adjusted where prudent to recoup the cost of doing business The Commissioners will pursue an Adopt-a-Park plan, to help maintain County Parks; and WHEREAS, the Mason County Commissioners responded by taking action to cut expenses to offset the drastic increase in expenditures and attempt to balance the budget: WHEREAS, Mason County continues to experience a financial crisis resulting from the cumulative long-term effects of the passage of Initiative 695 which indirectly, drastically reduced funding for law and justice and public health, and Initiative 747 which limited property tax increases to 1 %, while the average rate of expenditure increases is approaching 3.3%. As a result, the financial solvency of Mason County is threatened, and in spite of aggressive crippling reductions, continues to be in peril without prudent and swift revenue adjustments; and WHEREAS, Mason County is authorized to levy a regular property tax not to exceed $1.80 per $1,000 of assessed value on the property within the County; and SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFYING VOTERS OF MASON COUNTY AT THE NOVEMBER 2017 GENERAL ELECTION FOR THEIR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO LEVY AN INCREASE IN THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY RESOLUTION NO Ex. C

14 WHEREAS, the property tax rate is computed based upon the overall total assessed value of property in the County on January 1. The Mason County Assessor estimates that the total assessed value of property for January I, 2018 will be increased 5% to 10% but the final figure will not be determined until later in the year. If the total assessed value of property is increased 7.5% the dollar rate to raise the same regular levy amount in 2018, plus the 1 % limit factor, would be $1.40 per $1,000 of assessed valuation and the voterapproved added levy rate to raise an additional $3,400,000 would be $0.37 for a total levy rate to be collected in 2018 of $1.77 per $1,000 of assessed valuation; and WHEREAS, RCW (1) authorizes the County to place a proposition before the voters to approve permanently an increase in regular property tax levy for The dollar amount of the levy will be used for the purpose of computing the limitations for subsequent levies; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that it is necessary to protect the financial viability of the County Current Expense Fund by allowing the electors to approve or reject a proposition under RCW (1) to authorize the Board of County Commissioners to levy the County's regular property tax in an amount that would not exceed the limit factor that would otherwise be prescribed by RCW of $1.80; and WHEREAS, all Washington State Counties are required to provide similar essential services. Mason County currently has a property tax rate of $ l):lr$1,000 of assessed value; and WHEREAS, the financial shortfall for 2018 will exceed $4.8 million and the five year financial forecast shows that despite rigorous budget reductions, Current Expense Fund expenses will continue to exceed revenues by over $1.8 million per year, completely exhausting Mason County's cash reserves by 2019; leaving the County's Elected Officials unable to provide our citizens with fundamental support and services required by law; and WHEREAS, in an effort to restore trust with taxpayers and provide financial stability, Mason County will strive to implement a Balanced Budget Resolution, excluding beginning and ending fund balances, to ensure expenditures do not exceed revenues in any fiscal year. All fund balances must be maintained at a level to meet ongoing budgeted obligations without incurring improper surpluses or deficits; and WHEREAS, Mason County Finance Committee has recommended to maintain a reserve for the current expense fund that is at least equal to 12% of annual expenditures. The reserve will be used to stabilize county finances during temporary financial shortfalls and unexpected one-time emergency expenditures. Mason County will avoid using one-time revenue and reserve funds to support ongoing expenses; and

15 WHEREAS, the proceeds of the increase in the regular property tax on real property that would be authorized by the ballot proposition requested below will provide funding for general fund expenses and services, retaining public safety, criminal justice and other mandated services provided by the County to its citizens; and WHEREAS, the proposal set out in this resolution requires approval by a simple majority of the voters in Mason County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners, pursuant to RCW (1) and RCW 29A , as follows: Section 1. The best interests of the citizens of Mason County require the submission to the qualified voters of the County a proposition to levy regular property taxes above the limitations established in RCW for approval or rejection at the general election to be held November 7, The proposition shall be to permanently increase the County's regular property tax levy by $0.37 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for collection in 2018, for a total rate not to exceed $1. 77 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Section 2. The proposition would authorize the County to levy the regular property tax at a rate of $1.77 per $1,000 of assessed valuation on property in the County for collection in the year Therefore the proposed increase will generate approximately $3,400,000 additional revenue for Revenues from the property tax increases that would be authorized by the ballot proposition shall be used for the limited purposes of support of general fund expenses and services including but not limited to retaining public safety, criminal justice and other mandated services, and, secondarily, begin replenishing the County's contingency cash reserves. Section 3. The proposition to be submitted to the electorate of Mason County shall read substantially as follows: Proposition No. 1. Levy to Support General Fund Expenses and Services including but not limited to basic public safety, criminal justice and other mandated services The Board of Mason County Commissioners adopted Resolution 45-17, concerning voter approval of its regular property tax levy to maintain Public Safety, Criminal Justice and General Fund Services. This proposition permanently increases the regular property tax levy by $0.37 to a rate of $1. 77 per $1,000 assessed value for collection in 2018 and authorizes use of the 2018 levy rate as the base for computing levy limitations in succeeding years; provided by RCW Ch Should this proposition be Approved / Rejected?

16 s+- DATED this day of ~ ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mason County, Washington, Commissioner Terri Drexler, Co issi APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~ Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Res. C Final Page4 of4