Statement For · Unnamed committee
statement appears human“Why the O&M Levy is Needed. The Sacheen Water and Sewer District (W&SD) functions on a combination of (1) the balance (after loan payment) of monthly fees paid by local W&SD users and (2) the operations and maintenance (O&M) funds obtained from the annual levy. The levy ensures that a portion of your existing property taxes are allocated to the Sacheen Water and Sewer District. The levy funds enable combatting the invasive weed species in Sacheen Lake, pay for land access and landowner support to combat high lake level due to beaver activity on the West Branch of the Little Spokane River, as well as paying for other O&M costs incurred by the W&SD. Invasive weed management efforts include a survey of the lake to determine where to apply which herbicide, placement of notifications where treatment will occur, and application of the herbicide(s) all performed by a contractor to the W&SD. It is critical that the herbicidal application occurs at a time of the year when it is most effective against the invasive weed(s) it targets thus requiring multiple, cost-incurring applications during the boating season. Without invasive weed treatment, these weeds begin to choke off portions of the lake thus having a significant impact on the lake’s ecosystem and our ability to enjoy Sacheen Lake. The land access agreement allows a designated lead and a volunteer to access the river, clear existing culverts, and remove new start-up dams, and supports storage of the equipment and burning of the debris by the landowner. The Sacheen Lake Association is a strong advocate of the W&SD O&M levy. Please consider the value of enjoying our precious resource and vote for the O&M levy at no additional tax cost to you.” Our contact information for the voter pamphlet is as follows: Grant Miller, Sacheen Lake Association President, Sacheenlake.assoc@gmail.com, www.sacheenlake.com