A Resolution Accepting the Policy Recommendations of the Guemes Island Ferry Schedule and Fare Task Force

Whereas, Skagit County operates the Guemes Island Ferry between Anacortes, Washington and Guemes Island; and

Whereas, the Skagit County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved Resolution No. R20030074 on March 11, 2003 which established the Guemes Island Ferry Schedule and Fare Task Force (Task Force) to provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to the Guemes Island Ferry Operations Management, and

Whereas, on December 22, 2003 the Task Force formally presented its recommendations to the Board during a Public Hearing; and

Whereas, on January 20, 2004 the Board rendered its decision regarding the recommendations of the Task Force.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Skagit County Commissioners does hereby accept the recommendations of the Guemes Island Ferry Task Force subject to the following conditions,

1. That continuing discussions regarding the various proposals and issues which were brought forward during the comment period be pursued by the Public Works Department and resolved in a manner acceptable to the Board; and

2. That Monday through Thursday the Guemes Island Ferry System will continue to provide the 6:00 PM service for those that are in line; and

3. That the $100.00 Extended Run (1 run at the end of the day) fee, for both base and peak usage, be eliminated.