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Presentation cites RCW 36 36 as authority to form local aquifer protection area
Summary
Presenter said state law (RCW 36 36) allows counties to establish aquifer protection areas; voters must approve and funds are restricted to eligible activities such as planning, monitoring, education and infrastructure improvements.
The presenter pointed to state law as the legal basis for the proposal: "Under state law, RCW 36 36, counties can establish aquifer protection areas to protect drinking water sources." He emphasized that voter approval is required and that the funds must be used for eligible activities such as planning, monitoring, education and water infrastructure improvements.
The presenter noted the APA would cover administrative costs and staffing for the Water Resources program, with remaining revenue distributed proportionally to participating cities and Spokane County. He compared the proposed fee structure to the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer Protection Area and said the proposed fees have not changed since that program began in 1985.
