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Home My WebLink About2020 - Bellingham School District No. 501 Proposition 2020-10 Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy - Special Election February 11, 2020Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@comhatcomma.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor Election Results Receipt Diana Bradrick County Auditor Stacy Henthorn Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the following election results from the February 11, 2020 Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office: Bellingham School Proposition Replacement Educational Support and Operations Levy District 501 2020-09 Bellingham School Proposition Replacement Technology Capital Projects Levy District 501 2020-10 Ferndale School Proposition School Programs and Operations Replacement Levy District 502 2020-06 Blaine School Proposition Replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy District 503 2020-11 Lynden School Proposition Replacement of Existing Educational Programs and Operations Levy District 504 2020-02 Lynden School Proposition Facilities and Technology Projects Levy District 504 2020-03 Meridian School Proposition Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy District 505 2020-04 Meridian School Proposition Technology and Capital Projects Levy District 505 2020-05 Nooksack Valley Proposition Replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy School District 506 2020-08 Mt Baker School Proposition Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy District 507 2020-01 Fire Protection Proposition Tax Levy for Maintenance Facilities and Operations District 8 2020-07 Receipt Acknowledged: Assessor's Office: 24 � �, � Al-141 210 N me Treasurer's Office: Date alwe-�. 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Statement of Votes Cast by Geography Page: 1 of 2 Whatcom County, Washington, February 11, 2020 Special Election 2020-02-20 All Precincts, All Districts, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes 16:30:28 Total Ballots Cast: 54,939, Registered Voters: 146,342, Overall Turnout: 37.66% Choice Votes Vote % Bellingham SD 501 Proposition 2020-9 (Vote for 1) 26474 ballots, 73055 registered voters, turnout 36.24% Yes 18782 71.38% No 7529 28.62% Total 26311 100.00% Overvotes 1 Undervotes 162 Bellingham SD 501 Proposition 2020-10 (Vote for 1) 26474 ballots, 73055 registered voters, turnout 36.24% Yes 18683 70.87% No 7678 29.13% Total 26361 100.00% Overvotes 2 Undervotes 111 Ferndale SD 502 Proposition 2020-6 (Vote for 1) 8809 ballots, 22445 registered voters, turnout 39.25% Yes 3853 43.81 % No 4942 56.19% Total 8795 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 14 Blaine SD 503 Proposition 2020=11 (Vote for 1) 4864 ballots, 12710 registered voters, turnout 38.27% Yes 2808 57.84% No 2047 42.16% Total 4855 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 9 Lynden SD 504 Proposition 2020-2 (Vote for 1) 5735 ballots, 13791 registered voters, turnout 41.59% Yes 3065 53.85% No 2627 46.15% Total 5692 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 43 Lynden SD 504 Proposition 2020-3 (Vote for 1) 5735 ballots, 13791 registered voters, turnout 41.59% Yes 3150 55.09% No 2568 44.91 % Total 5718 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 17 Statement of Votes Cast by Geography Page: 2 of 2 Whatcom County, Washington, February 11, 2020 Special Election 2020-02-20 All Precincts, All Districts, All ScanStations, All Contests, All Boxes 16:30:28 Total Ballots Cast: 54939, Registered Voters: 146,342, Overall Turnout: 37.66% Choice Votes Vote % Meridian SD 505 Proposition 2020-4 (Vote for 1) 2914 ballots, 7341 registered voters, turnout 39.69% Yes 1743 60.50% No 1138 39,50% Total 2881 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 33 Meridian SD 505 Proposition 2020-5 (Vote for 1) 2914 ballots, 7341 registered voters, turnout 39.69% Yes 1762 60.65% No 1143 39.35% Total 2905 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 9 Nooksack Valley SD 506 Proposition 2020-8 (Vote for 1) 2503 ballots, 6525 registered voters, turnout 38.36% Yes 1567 62.68% No 933 37.32% Total 2500 100 00% Overvotes 1 Undervotes 2 Mt Baker SD 507 Proposition 2020-1 (Vote for 1) 3640 ballots, 10029 registered voters, turnout 36.29% Yes 2121 58.35% No 1514 41.65% Total 3635 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 5 Fire Protection District 8 Proposition 2020-7 (Vote for 1) 1253 ballots, 4956 registered voters, turnout 25.28% Yes 889 72.22% No 342 27.78% Total 1231 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 22 PROPOSITION ~ ,, f 4ELL:GHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 01 /,R/ I b1/�— (BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS) REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #20-19 concerning a technology levy to replace an expiring technology levy. The proposition authorizes acquisition, installation and management of computer technology systems; enhanced infrastructure; staffing and training; licensing software; projects and infrastructure updates for school safety; maintenance improvement purchases, and other capital projects, and authorizes the following excess levies for such purposes on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2021 $1.00 $16,700,000 2022 $0.95 $16,400,000 2023 $0.92 $16,300,000 2024 $0.87 $16,000,000 as provided in District Resolution #20-19? Should this proposition be approved? V'" / �O YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 5. Voters' Pamphlet. Pursuant to authority granted by RCW 29A.32.220, the Board of Directors hereby authorizes the District's participation in the local voters' pamphlet for the February 11, 2020 election and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor prepare and publish a voters' pamphlet for this proposition. The District understands and agrees that it will be required to pay its proportionate share of the expenses of the voters' pamphlet. -5- 502424661 v2 Election Date: February 11, 2020 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 o?0030 D EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO—.gJ 11! -!0 Passage of Proposition Ne:�uld allow the levy of: $16,700,000 in property taxes within Bellingham School District No.501 for collection in 2021, $16,400,000 in 2022, $16,300,000 in 2023, and $16,000,000 in 2024. This levy, in accordance with Resolution #20-19, would be used to pay for learning technology, enhanced school safety infrastructure, maintenance and building improvements and related costs. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.00 (2021 collection), $0.95 (2022 collection), $0.92 (2023 collection), and $0.87 (2024 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. W6 , IP 502481484 v1 Ballot Measure Cover Sheet P Gt, Z 3. < A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom �ASMExG�°� County Auditor. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. This form is available in a fellable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcaunty.uslauditor. 'District Information District Name: Bellingham School District No. 501 District Address: 1306 Dupont Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-3118 Contact Person 1 Simone Sangster, Assistant Superintendent, Finance & Operations Name & Title (360) 676-6500 Simone.Sangster@bellinghamschools.org Phone & email Cynthia M. Weed, K&L Gates LLP Name 206.623.7580; cynthia.weed@klgates.com Phone & email Contact Person 2 Jacqueline Brawley, Exec Director, Communications & Community Relations Name & Title (360) 676-6520 Jacqueline.Brawley@bellinghamschools.org Phone & email Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Rlyes 11VO Have e Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified the Resolution? �'es ❑No copy of original Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for Local Voters' Pamphlet by �✓ Yes �No the prepared your attorney? Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment ✓Q es ❑No Forms? Completed this cover sheet? Ryes 11No DEC 12 2019 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCD%CNTY AUDITOR Deputy Auditor's Signatu Missing document(s): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is —AR- and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signatu Revised 10/11/18 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY WASHINGTON REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 20-19 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2020, of a proposition to authorize the District to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $65,400,000 for the District's Capital Projects Fund for technology improvements, enhanced infrastructure, staffing and training, licensing software, projects and infrastructure updates for school safety, purchase maintenance vehicles, machinery and equipment, replacement windows and portables, other capital projects and related costs, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2020 for collection in the calendar years from 2021 through 2024. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 20, 2019 f=D DEC 12 2019 DEBBIEADELSTEIN WIIATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR RESOLUTION NO. 20-19 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 11, 2020, of a proposition to authorize the District to levy an additional tax to provide a total of $65,400,000 for the District's Capital Projects Fund for technology improvements, enhanced infrastructure, staffing and training, licensing software, projects and infrastructure updates for school safety, purchase maintenance vehicles, machinery and equipment, replacement windows and portables, other capital projects and related costs, such levies to be made for four years commencing in 2020 for collection in the calendar years from 2021 through 2024. WHEREAS, the educational facilities of Bellingham School District No.501, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), including technology facilities, are in need of modernization, improvements and expansion to meet the current and future educational and operational needs for its students; and WHEREAS, the current capital project levies expire following the 2020 collections; and WHEREAS, funds available to the District will be insufficient to enable the District to implement such modernization improvements; and WHEREAS, in order to support the cost of these improvements as found necessary by the Board of Directors, it is deemed advisable that the District levy a tax upon all the taxable property within the District, such levy to be made for four years commencing in 2020 for collection in the calendar years from 2021 through 2024 inclusive, as authorized by Article VII, Section 2 of the State Constitution and RCW 84.52.053; and WHEREAS, the question of whether or not such excess tax may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, the conditions here and above set forth require the holding of a special election in the District; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON as follows: Section 1. Findin It is hereby found and declared that the welfare of the students and other residents of the District requires the District to carry out the improvements hereinafter provided. Section 2. Authorization of Improvements. The District shall modernize its educational and operational facilities through the acquisition, development, installation and implementation and management of computer technology and security systems, facilities and projects, including but not limited to enhancing infrastructure, acquiring hardware, licensing software, and implementing online applications and training related to the installation of the foregoing as an integral part of the District's technology systems, facilities, or projects; and the application and modernization of technology systems for operations and instruction, and related capital expenses to support the instructional programs and operations of the District, including, but not limited to, the ongoing fees for online applications, subscriptions, or software licenses, including upgrades and incidental services, and ongoing training and other costs associated with the installation and integration of these products or services; and shall make other capital project expenditures, to the full extent permitted by law, as determined by the Board of Directors. In addition, the District shall make other necessary capital equipment purchases and facility improvements to modernize District facilities and safety systems, including, but not limited to the installation of security cameras, cabling and infrastructure, wireless infrastructure, intercoms and staffing and the purchase of maintenance vehicles, machinery and equipment, replacement windows and new portables. -2- 502424661 v2 The District may repay any obligations hereafter incurred for the foregoing purposes. If available funds are sufficient, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors finds necessary; provided that such funds may be used only to support the construction, modernization, replacement, and remodeling of or maintenance of school facilities or implementation, application and modernization of the District's technology systems, as permitted by law. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish any of such improvements or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such improvement and may apply levy proceeds as set forth in this section. If any or all of the improvements have been completed, or their completion duly provided for, or their completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the levy proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the improvements or to other capital purposes of the District, as the District in its discretion shall determine. Notwithstanding any provision of this resolution to the contrary, levy proceeds may only be used to support the construction, modernization or remodeling of or maintenance to school facilities or the implementation, application and modernization of the District's technology systems as described above or as authorized by the Board of Directors. Section 3. Authorization of Levies. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition whether the District shall make the Capital Projects Fund levies for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held on February 11, 2020. -3- 502424661 v2 For the purpose of providing funds necessary for the needs described in Section 2 above, the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, is hereby requested to call and conduct such special election to be held within the District on such day and to submit to the qualified electors of the District for their approval or rejection, a proposition providing for tax levies for the Capital Projects Fund for four years, commencing in 2020, producing dollar amounts at estimated tax rates per thousand dollars of assessed value to produce such amounts, in excess of the maximum amount tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors, all as follows: A. $16,700,000, said levy to be made in 2020 for collection in 2021; and B. $16,400,000, said levy to be made in 2021 for collection in 2022, and C. $16,300,000, said levy to be made in 2022 for collection in 2023; and D. $16,000,000, said levy to be made in 2023 for collection in 2024. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the Whatcom County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2020 levy is $1.00 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation; the estimated levy rate for the 2021 levy is $0.95 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation; the estimated levy rate for the 2022 levy is $0.92 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation; and the estimated levy rate for the 2023 levy is $0.87 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Section 4. Approval of Form of Ballot. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, substantially in the following form: -4- 502424661 v2 PROPOSITION NO. 2 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 (BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS) REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #20-19 concerning a technology levy to replace an expiring technology levy. The proposition authorizes acquisition, installation and management of computer technology systems; enhanced infrastructure; staffing and training; licensing software; projects and infrastructure updates for school safety; maintenance improvement purchases, and other capital projects, and authorizes the following excess levies for such purposes on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2021 $1.00 $16,700,000 2022 $0.95 $16,400,000 2023 $0.92 $16,300,000 2024 $0.87 $16,000,000 as provided in District Resolution #20-19? Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 5. Voters' Pamphlet. Pursuant to authority granted by RCW 29A.32.220, the Board of Directors hereby authorizes the District's participation in the local voters' pamphlet for the February 11, 2020 election and requests that the Whatcom County Auditor prepare and publish a voters' pamphlet for this proposition. The District understands and agrees that it will be required to pay its proportionate share of the expenses of the voters' pamphlet. -5- 502424661 v2 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 20th day of November, 2019. BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON r1qW,11-04�AA �;� 1 President and Director kor Director ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors 502424661 v2 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington, (the "District") and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 20-19 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of November, 2019. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of November, 2019. Secretary, Board of Directors 502424661 v2 OFFICIAL BALLOT BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 11, 2020 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 2 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 (BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS) REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #20-19 concerning a technology levy to replace an expiring technology levy. The proposition authorizes acquisition, installation and management of computer technology systems; enhanced infrastructure; staffing and training; licensing software; projects and infrastructure updates for school safety; maintenance improvement purchases, and other capital projects, and authorizes the following excess levies for such purposes on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Annount 2021 $1.00 $16,700,000 2022 $0.95 $16,400,000 2023 $0.92 $16,300,000 2024 $0.87 $16,000,000 as provided in District Resolution #20-19? Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ 502424661 v2 NOTICE BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 11, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 11, 2020, a special election will be held by mail in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 2 BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 (BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS) REPLACEMENT TECHNOLOGY CAPITAL PROJECTS LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution #20-19 concerning a technology levy to replace an expiring technology levy. The proposition authorizes acquisition, installation and management of computer technology systems; enhanced infrastructure; staffing and training; licensing software; projects and infrastructure updates for school safety; maintenance improvement purchases, and other capital projects, and authorizes the following excess levies for such purposes on all taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2021 $1.00 $16,700,000 2022 $0.95 $16,400,000 2023 $0.92 $16,300,000 2024 $0.87 $16,000,000 as provided in District Resolution 420-19? Should this proposition be approved? YES......... ❑ NO......... ❑ 502424661 v2 Whatcom County Auditor Election Date: February 11, 2020 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Bellingham School District No. 501, Whatcom County, Washington Contact Name: Cynthia Weed Daytime Contact Phone Number: 206-623-7580 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT - PROPOSITION NO.2 Passage of Proposition No. 2 would allow the levy of. $16,700,000 in property taxes within Bellingham School District No.501 for collection in 2021, $16,400,000 in 2022, $16,300,000 in 2023, and $16,000,000 in 2024. This levy, in accordance with Resolution #20-19, would be used to pay for learning technology, enhanced school safety infrastructure, maintenance and building improvements and related costs. Based on projected information, estimated levy rates per $1,000 of assessed value may be $1.00 (2021 collection), $0.95 (2022 collection), $0.92 (2023 collection), and $0.87 (2024 collection). The exact levy rate shall be determined at the time of the levy. 502481484 v1