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A AMILLER SHINGLE COMPANY, INC. March 18,2020 Allan Giffen, Planning Director Planning Div. Planning and Community Development Dep't City of Everett 2930 Wetmore Ave. Suite 8A Everett,WA 98201 RE: Annexation of West Smith Island Dear Mr. Giffen: As owners of properties in the unincorporated area of Smith Island within the City of Everett's designated Municipal Urban Growth Area (MUGA)we respectfully request the City initiate the process to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County under RCW 35.13.470 to annex the MUGA area on and adjacent to Smith Island into the City of Everett. The proposed annexation area (legal description attached) comprises roughly 857.9 acres. Of that area nearly 550 acres is owned by B&B-SI- 1, LLC(a sister company of Miller Shingle with identical ownership). Our properties have been utilized in water-dependent handling of forest products since the early 1890's. The County effectively provides no services to this area. As the economy evolves the City is much better suited to provide utilities and other services for this area. Much of the adjacent areas have been within the City since 1983. There are no good reasons for this area to remain outside of the City. We have discussed this with you and other City staff in the past and over the last few months. We understand the owner of the bulk of the remaining property supports this move as well. We ask that the City initiate the process to complete this annexation now. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have questions please feel free to direct them to our consultant, Mark Wolken, and he will ensure they are addressed. Sincerely, ev,e...4.- Earl Leach,Chief Financial Officer, Miller Shingle Company, LLC P.O. Box 29 Granite Falls Washington 98252 :,. Tel: 36o.691.7727 Fax: 36o.691.71.51.