FINAL BILL REPORT

                 SHB 1718

                         C 161 L 99

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Conveying land to the city of Moses Lake.

Sponsors:  By House Committee on Natural Resources (Originally sponsored by Representatives G. Chandler, Murray, Mitchell and Mulliken).

House Committee on Natural Resources

House Committee on Capital Budget

Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation

Background:

Moses Lake State Park is located five miles west of the city of Moses Lake, in Grant County.  The park consists of 78 acres with 862 feet of freshwater shoreline.  The park is limited to day use only and in 1996, 376,282 visits were recorded.  Activities available at the park include boating, fishing, ice skating, picnicking, scuba diving, swimming, and water skiing. 

Summary:

The State Parks and Recreation Commission must convey to the city of Moses Lake all property located within the city of Moses Lake that is developed for a state park.  Prior to such action, the commission must obtain waivers or other legal assurances regarding the deed restrictions or reversionary clauses contained in the deed to the land.

The city of Moses Lake is required to take all measures necessary to accept ownership of the land.  The city must maintain the land as a city park.  If the city breaches this covenant, the property will revert to the State Parks and Recreation Commission. 

Votes on Final Passage:

House950

Senate470

Effective:April 30, 1999