NOH: Declaration of the BOCC to dissolve Dikage and Drainage District #1 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 20-245
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND DECLARATION OF
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
DISSOLVE DIKAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1 FOR
LEWIS COUNTY PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 36.96 RCW
AND DIRECTING THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC
HEARING
WHEREAS, Dikage and Drainage District #1, also known as Davis Lake Diking and
Drainage District, being found entirely within Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 36.96 RCW provides a mechanism for the dissolution of inactive
special purpose districts to be initiated by the county legislative authority within whose
boundaries the special purpose district lies; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Auditor has determined that there is no record of activity
for Dikage and Drainage District #1 from 2014 to the present; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Auditor has determined that there is no record of election
or appointment of elected members for Dikage and Drainage District #1 from 2012 to
present; and
WHEREAS, the District appears to meet a criterion for being inactive and thus subject
to dissolution under Chapter 36.96 RCW.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners declares and
establishes its intent to dissolve Dikage and Drainage District #1 pursuant to Chapter
36.96 RCW; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board will hold a public hearing on
the proposed dissolution of Dikage and Drainage District #1 on August 17, 2020, at or
after 10:00 a.m. or at such time later that day as may be necessary due to schedule
changes pertaining to COVID-19. The hearing will take place at the Lewis County
Courthouse, Commissioners' Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Wash., as
set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing attached hereto. Interested parties are
encouraged to check the Commissioners' hearing schedule online at https://
lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/agendas-calendar/ for updated details as the
hearing date approaches.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of July, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester, Robert C. Jackson, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON, BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2020, starting at or after 10:00
AM. This time may change due to COVID-19. For example, the hearing may start after 3 PM
as part of the only meeting of the day. Please look at the Commissioners' hearing schedule
at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/agendas-calendar/as August 17,
2020, approaches for updated details.
The public hearing will consider dissolution of Dikage and Drainage District#1, also known
as Davis Lake Diking and Drainage District, for inactivity pursuant to Chapter 36.96 RCW.
The public hearing will be at the Lewis County Courthouse, Commissioners' Hearing Room,
351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA. At the hearing, individuals will be invited to speak
and/or provide written statements regarding the proposed changes. All individuals wishing
to speak are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be submitted in advance of the
hearing to:
Amber Smith, 360.740.1240 or amber.smith@lewiscountywa.gov
The meeting site is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations
should contact the Commissioners' Office at 360-740-1120 or bocc@lewiscountywa.gov at
least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Rieva Lester/Publish in the Chronicle July 28, August 4,and August 11.
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 20-245 BOCC Meeting Date: July 20, 2020
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Legal Notice
Notice of Public Hearing and Declaration of the Board of County Commissioners to dissolve Dikage
and Drainage District #1 for Lewis County pursuant to Chapter 36.96 RCW and directing the
setting of a Public Hearing
Contact: Amber Smith Phone:
Department: PAO - Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Description:
Notice of public hearing and declaration of the Board of County Commissioners to dissolve Dikage
and Drainage District #1 for Lewis County pursuant to Chapter 36.96 RCW and directing the
setting of a public hearing
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status July 28, August 4, and August 11
PA's Office Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Larry Grove, Heather Boyer