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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPEAL )
OF SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM )
GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE )
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF )
ECOLOGY ON NOVEMBER 29, 2000 )
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RESOLUTION NO. 6-01
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Ecology has adopted on November 29,
2000, final rules for the Shoreline Master Program Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the new Shoreline Master Program Guidelines adopted by the Washington
State Department of Ecology will upon implementation have a substantial impact on the citizens,
land owners and economic development of Jefferson County; and
WHEREAS, it is the view of the Board of County Commissioners that the required
implementation by Jefferson County of the new Shoreline Master Program Guidelines requires a
substantial expenditure of County funds and constitutes an unfunded mandate contrary to
Initiative 60 I; and
WHEREAS, it is the view of the Board of County Commissioners that the Washington
State Department of Ecology exceeded its authority as granted by the Legislature of the State of
Washington in adopting the new Shoreline Master Program Guidelines and failed to follow
proper procedures in the consideration drafting an adoption of the new Shoreline Master Program
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a group of local governments and associations have filed an appeal at the
Shorelines Hearing Board of the new Shoreline Master Program Guidelines including, but not
limited to, Grays Harbor County, Pacific County, City of Hoquiam, City of Ocean Shores, City of
Westport, the Association of Washington Business, the Washington Association of Realtors, the
Washington State Grange, the Washington Cattlemen Association, the Associated General
Contractors, National Association of Office and Industrial Properties, the Washington State Farm
Bureau, and the Building Industry Association of Washington; and
WHEREAS, joining the appeal ofthe new Shoreline Master Program Guidelines must
occur no later than January 17, 2001; NOW, THEREFORE,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson
County that Jefferson County will join with the above-named associations and organizations and
other governmental entities in appealing the new Shoreline Master Program Guidelines as
adopted by the Washington State Department of Ecology on November 29,2000.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the law firm of Perkins Coie,
L.L.P., to file an appeal with the State Shorelines Hearing Board in concert with the Association
of Washington Business, and other named entities on behalf of Jefferson County.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ajoint representation agreement and attorney's
contract with Perkins Coie, L.L.P. has been reviewed and approved by the Jefferson County
Superior Court Presiding Judge for a concerted appeal of these new shoreline guidelines at no
cost to Jefferson County and Jefferson County shall at all times be able to withdraw its
participation or proceed in its appeal independently at its discretion.
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This matter having been moved and adopted in open session on:J~, 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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(Opposed)
Richard Wojt, Member
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LDrna L, Delaney,
Clerk of the Board