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JEFFERSON COUNTY
STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of
Establishment of a Conservation
Futures Advisory Board
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RESOLUTION NO. 43~99_
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has identified preservation of open space as important for
County residents and visitors; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Washington has provided for the acquisition of
open space land pursuant to Chapter 84.34. RCW; and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 84.34.230 RCW authorizes counties to levy a property tax not to exceed
six and one-quarter cents per thousand for the acquisition of open space;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOL VED, that the Board of County Commissioners
declares its consideration to levy a property tax as authorized pursuant to Chapter 84.34.230 RCW
for the purpose of implementing a Conservation Futures Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, a Conservation Futures Advisory Board shall be established
to develop a recommended Conservation Futures Program to include at a minimum; l)A Conserva-
tion Futures Rating System; 2) Acquisition guidelines; 3) Financial Plans; 4) Criteria for potential
acquisitions. The Conservation Futures Advisory Board shall have membership as follows:
Jefferson County
City of Port Townsend
Agriculture
Forestry
Real Estate
Citizens (3)
Land Trust
1 Member of Board of Commissioners
1 Representative
Conservation District
Forest Land Owner
Realtor
I from each Commissioner District
1 Representative
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, that the Board shall meet regularly and shall report to the
Board of Commissioners on or before November 1, 1999, with its recommended Conservation
Futures Program.
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APPROVED AND SIGNED this--f-L-- day Of~ ' 1999.
SEAL:
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dan Harpole, Cha(fna~ .
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ATTEST:
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-:Lorna L. Delaney, CMC \f
Clerk of the Board
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