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Home My WebLink AboutPacket Special Council Dec 22 2021Whatcom County Council (Special) COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1PM Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETING (TO PARTICIPATE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 12.20.2021 COUNCILMEMBERS Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Carol Frazey Kathy Kershner CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council (Special) Meeting Agenda December 22, 2021 Call To Order Roll Call Announcements Individuals who require special assistance to participate in the Council's meetings are asked to contact the Council Office at 360.778.5010 at least 96 hours in advance. Council Action 1. AB2022-005 Resolution certifying Whatcom County's property tax levies for collection in 2022 to the County Assessor 2. AB2022-007 Consideration of the Council's process for filling vacant 42nd Legislative District Senate position ITEM ADDED 12.20.2021 Items Added by Revision Other Business Adiournment Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 21912024 File ID: AB2022-005 File Created: 12/17/2021 Department: Council Office Assigned to: Council (Special) Agenda Date: 12/22/2021 Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2022-005 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 Version: 1 Status: Agenda Ready Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us File Type: Resolution Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Final Action: 12/22/2021 Enactment #: RES 2021-061 Resolution certifying Whatcom County's property tax levies for collection in 2022 to the County Assessor SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 12/22/2021 Council (Special) APPROVED Aye: 5 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 2 Browne, and Frazey Attachments: Agenda Bill Master Report, Approved Resolution 2021-061, Proposed Resolution, Tax Certification Letter Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/9/2024 File ID: AB2022-005 File Created: 12/17/2021 Department: Council Office Assigned to: Council (Special) Agenda Date: 12/22/2021 Whatcom County Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2022-005 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 Version: 1 Status: Agenda Ready Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us File Type: Resolution Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Final Action: 12/22/2021 Enactment #: RES 2021-061 Resolution certifying Whatcom County's property tax levies for collection in 2022 to the County Assessor SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 12/22/2021 Council (Special) APPROVED Aye: 5 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 2 Browne, and Frazey Attachments: Proposed Resolution, Tax Certification Letter Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 12/28/2021 Q�eom Co` �q`S1i1NG�0. File ID: AB2022-005 File Created: 12/17/2021 Department: Council Office Assigned to: Council (Special) Agenda Date: 12/22/2021 Whatcom County Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2022-005 COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 Version: 1 Status: Agenda Ready Entered by: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us File Type: Resolution Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Final Action: 12/22/2021 Enactment#: RES2021-061 Resolution certifying Whatcom County's property tax levies for collection in 2022 to the County Assessor SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 12/22/2021 Council (Special) APPROVED Aye: 5 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 2 Browne, and Frazey Attachments: Proposed Resolution, Tax Certification Letter Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 1212812021 PROPOSED BY: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 22, 2021 RESOLUTION NO.2021-061 CERTIFYING WHATCOM COUNTY'S PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR COLLECTION IN 2022 TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR WHEREAS, on December 2, 2021, the Whatcom County Council approved Resolution 2021-055, certifying amounts to be levied by Whatcom County taxing districts to the County Assessor; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-055 did not include amounts to be levied by Whatcom County government; and WHEREAS, the Council now has the information it needs to certify amounts for the County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 84.52.070, it is the duty of the Whatcom County Council to certify to the County Assessor the amount of taxes levied upon the property in the County for County purposes and the respective amounts of taxes levied by the board for each city, town and taxing district within or coextensive with Whatcom County in 2021, for city, town, or district purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Whatcom County Council hereby certifies to the Whatcom County Assessor the respective amounts of taxes levied by Whatcom County as outlined in Exhibit A to this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in making such certification the Council is relying on information provided by the Whatcom County Finance Department and adopted by Council through various ordinances, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, should the valuation change significantly, the County Assessor, with permission of the taxing district, is hereby authorized to adjust the amount of taxes levied, upon written notification to the Whatcom County Council. APPROVED this 22nd day of December _ 2021. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON �1 Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council'' rry uchanan, Council Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Christopher Quinn (approved via e-mail) % 7 Civil Deputy Prosecutor .■ ; Below please find the property tax levies to be certified. The ordinances and resolutions authorizing the levying taxes are as noted below. All were adopted on November 23, 2021, with the exception of the Conservation Futures Levy, which was adopted on December 7, 2021. DISTRICT REGULAR LEVY REFUND AMT. INCLUDED Ord / Res# General Fund $32,180,104.56 $78,464.04 ORD#2021-075 Road Fund $20,910,735.72 $44,300.70 ORD#2021-074 Countywide EMS Fund $8,598,361.36 NA ORD#2021-073 Flood Control District $5,124,695.99 $9,844.48 RES#2021-052 Conservation Futures Fund $1,290,003.64 $2,289.96 ORD#2021-085 PROPOSED BY: CLERK OF THE COUNCIL INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 22, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. CERTIFYING WHATCOM COUNTY'S PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR COLLECTION IN 2022 TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR WHEREAS, on December 2, 2021, the Whatcom County Council approved Resolution 2021-055, certifying amounts to be levied by Whatcom County taxing districts to the County Assessor; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2021-055 did not include amounts to be levied by Whatcom County government; and WHEREAS, the Council now has the information it needs to certify amounts for the County; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 84.52.070, it is the duty of the Whatcom County Council to certify to the County Assessor the amount of taxes levied upon the property in the County for County purposes and the respective amounts of taxes levied by the board for each city, town and taxing district within or coextensive with Whatcom County in 2021, for city, town, or district purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Whatcom County Council hereby certifies to the Whatcom County Assessor the respective amounts of taxes levied by Whatcom County as outlined in Exhibit A to this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in making such certification the Council is relying on information provided by the Whatcom County Finance Department and adopted by Council through various ordinances. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, should the valuation change significantly, the County Assessor, with permission of the taxing district, is hereby authorized to adjust the amount of taxes levied, upon written notification to the Whatcom County Council. APPROVED this day of , 2021. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST: WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Christopher Quinn (approved via e-mail) / IL Civil Deputy Prosecutor Barry Buchanan, Council Chair EXHIBIT A Below please find the property tax levies to be certified. The ordinances and resolutions authorizing the levying taxes are as noted below. All were adopted on November 23, 2021, with the exception of the Conservation Futures Levy, which was adopted on December 7, 2021. DISTRICT REGULAR LEVY REFUND AMT. INCLUDED Ord / Res# General Fund $32,180,104.56 $78,464.04 ORD#2021-075 Road Fund $20,910,735.72 $44,300.70 ORD#2021-074 Countywide EMS Fund $8,598,361.36 NA ORD#2021-073 Flood Control District $5,124,695.99 $9,844.48 RES#2021-052 Conservation Futures Fund $1,290,003.64 $2,289.96 ORD#2021-085 December 16, 2021 Whatcom County Council Below please find the property tax levies to be certified. The ordinances and resolutions authorizing the levying taxes are as noted below. All were adopted on November 23, 2021, with the exception of the Conservation Futures Levy, which was adopted on December 7, 2021. General Fund (Ord #2021-075) Road Fund (Ord#2021-074) Countywide Emergency Medical Services (Ord#2021-073) Flood Control Zone District (Res#2021-052) Conservation Futures Fund (Ord#2021-085) Sincerely Tyler Schroeder Deputy Executive Levy $32,180,104.56 $20,910,735.72 $8,598,361.36 $5,124, 695.99 $1,290,003.64 Refund Amt Incl'd $78,464.04 $44, 300.70 N/A $9,844.48 $2,289.96 File ID: AB2022-007 File Created: 12/20/2021 Department: Council Office Assigned to: Council (Special) Agenda Date: 12/22/2021 Whatcom County Agenda Bill Report File Number: AB2022-007 Version Entered by: DBrown@comhatcomma.us File Type: Special Order of Business Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360)778-5010 Status: Agenda Ready Final Action: 12/22/2021 Enactment M Consideration of the Council's process for filling vacant 42nd Legislative District Senate position SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: SECTION 15 VACANCIES IN LEGISLATURE AND IN PARTISAN COUNTY ELECTIVE OFFICE. Such vacancies as may occur in either house of the legislature or in any partisan county elective office shall be filled by appointment by the county legislative authority of the county in which the vacancy occurs: Provided, That the person appointed to fill the vacancy must be from the same legislative district, county, or county commissioner or council district and the same political party as the legislator or partisan county elective officer whose office has been vacated, and shall be one of three persons who shall be nominated by the county central committee of that party, and in case a majority of the members of the county legislative authority do not agree upon the appointment within sixty days after the vacancy occurs, the governor shall within thirty days thereafter, and from the list of nominees provided for herein, appoint a person who shall be from the same legislative district, county, or county commissioner or council district and of the same political party as the legislator or partisan county elective officer whose office has been vacated, and the person so appointed shall hold office until his or her successor is elected at the next general election, and has qualified: Provided, That in case of a vacancy occurring after the general election in a year that the office appears on the ballot and before the start of the next term, the term of the successor who is of the same party as the incumbent may commence once he or she has qualified and shall continue through the term for which he or she was elected: Provided, That in case of a vacancy occurring in the office of joint senator, or joint representative, the vacancy shall be filled from a list of three nominees selected by the state central Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 2/9/2024 Agenda Bill Report Continued (AB2022-007) committee, by appointment by the joint action of the boards of county legislative authorities of the counties composing the joint senatorial or joint representative district, the person appointed to fill the vacancy must be from the same legislative district and of the same political parry as the legislator whose office has been vacated, and in case a majority of the members of the county legislative authority do not agree upon the appointment within sixty days after the vacancy occurs, the governor shall within thirty days thereafter, and from the list of nominees provided for herein, appoint a person who shall be from the same legislative district and of the same political party as the legislator whose office has been vacated. [AMENDMENT 96, 2003 House Joint Resolution No. 4206, p 2819. Approved November 4, 2003.1 HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 12/22/2021 Council (Special) DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED Attachments: Revised Agenda for 12.22.2021 Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 2/9/2024 Whatcom County Council (Special) COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Meeting Agenda Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1PM Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETING (TO PARTICIPATE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS AT www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil OR CALL 360.778.5010); AGENDA REVISED 12.20.2021 COUNCILMEMBERS Rud Browne Barry Buchanan Tyler Byrd Todd Donovan Ben Elenbaas Carol Frazey Kathy Kershner CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Dana Brown -Davis, C.M.C. Council (Special) Meeting Agenda December 22, 2021 Call To Order Roll Call Announcements Individuals who require special assistance to participate in the Council's meetings are asked to contact the Council Office at 360.778.5010 at least 96 hours in advance. Council Action 1. AB2022-005 Resolution certifying Whatcom County's property tax levies for collection in 2022 to the County Assessor 2. AB2022-007 Consideration of the Council's process for filling vacant 42nd Legislative District Senate position ITEM ADDED 12.20.2021 Items Added by Revision Other Business Adjournment Whatcom County Pure 2 Printed on 1212012021