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Home My WebLink About2001 - Blaine School District No. 503 General Obligation Bonds $19,7000,000 PASSED Special Election May 15, 2001Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 4,515 40% Turnout 1,806 60% YES Vote 1,084 ROUTER TITLE: 503 C1O1SOVU4 5-15•oo :::::''1 FEB 2 8 2001 RECEIVED TO PROSECUTOR'S MAR 1 2001 OFFICE MAR 5 2001 FROM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ELECTION SUPERVISOR MAR - 5 2001 APR 12 2001 BALLOT LAYOUT PROOF LAYOUT APR g u d APR 4 - 2001 PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING CERTIFICATION PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION MAY 9 - 2001 MAY 2 9 2001 DISTRICT SECRETARY TREASURER'S OFFICE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE MAY 2 9 2001 MAY 2 9 2001 MAY 2 9 2001 S ,, f--t . e -�— P Vb\ I C- z n a.+ . WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001 IN THE BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE FOLLOWING PROPOSITION; GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,700,000 TO BUILD NEW CLASSROOMS, RENOVATE AND MODERNIZE EXISTING SCHOOLS AND OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 15th day of May 2001 have in no wise been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom Co ty Auditor 1 sworn to before me this 25TH day of May 2001. �6 a 1 * _ County Legislative Authority ASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within various precincts within the boundaries of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington on the 15th day of May 2001 and the results were as follows: Blaine - 1 Special Election Page 1 May 15, 2001 Whatcom County, Washington BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Blaine School District No. 503 BLAINE SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS — $19,700,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District #503 passed Resolution #3-0001 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to build new classrooms and other facilities at existing schools, build an educational service center, renovate and modernize existing schools, make safety and Approved? - 7 security improvements to existing schools and other capital improvements, issue $19,700,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy property Rejected? - 9 —� taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #3-0001. Should this proposition be: Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 4,515 40% Turnout 1,806 60% Yes Vote 1,084 BONDS, APPROVED BONDS, REJECTED Bonds Passed 61.25;6 The canvass having been completed this 25' day of May 2001. NAP . V corN" `; 3337AT or •4 41 ■. �► * . W C:\My Documents\CANVASS\SD503.e1e 1,277 61.25% 808 38.75% WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audit or/ / County Legislative Authority ounty b4uty Prosecuting Attorney Blaine - 2 BUDGET AND SCHOOL BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTION DATE Old Ga 10l BLl%,W. PO BOX d720D OF (360) 753.1718 wTDD IM) 664-3G31 May 15, 2001 ii ;ill COUNTY AUDITOR SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM COUNTY NAME SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME Whatcom Blaine SD #503 VOTER1. MINIMUM •REQUIREMENTS A. For excess levies: 4,515 Total votes cast at last November General Election B. For bond issues voted upon during the year immediately following a State General Election (odd or even number year): 4,515 Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election 11. CANVASS OF • Proposition Type of Number Number Votes Number Election * Votes For Against Passed Failed Type of Election Codes 1 BO 1,277 808 61. 25Q * BO Bond M & O Maintenance and Operation CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund 111. LEAD/JOINT COUNTIES The above vote count includes votes cast in our joint county(ies). Yes ❑ No® Name of county(ies): None Attach a copy of official ballot(s). Dated this?9th day of May /16 2001 COUNTY AUDITOR SIGNATURE Return completed report with ballot attached to: FORM SPI M-466 (Rev. 2/97) Michael L. Bigelow Budget and School Business Services Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Old Capitol Building PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 #1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope. You are eligible to vote in this election if: ■ You are a citizen of the United States ■ At least 18 years old ■ Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION May 15, 2001 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: * This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard, which should first be enclosed in the Ballot security envelope. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard _ � Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. 2. In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5.After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot 12unchcard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is 12ostmarked no later than the -day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the tenth day following any special election or primary, or the fifteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot or wish to change your vote, use the BALLOT GUIDE and with a pen make your selections. Return it in the Ballot Security Envelope instead of the ballot card. 9. If you have any questions about these instructions please call the Auditor's Office at: $6()1676-6742 or 360/676-6745. FORMAT # 1 ABG-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 Special Election Page 1 May 15, 2001 Whatcom County, Washinglon BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Blaine School District No. 503 BLAINE SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS — $19,700,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District #503 passed Resolution #3-0001 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to build new classrooms and other facilities at existing schools, build an educational service center, renovate and modernize existing schools, make safety and Approved? - 7 4 security improvements to existing schools and other capital improvements, issue $19,700,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy property Rejected? - 9 4 taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #3-0001. Should this proposition be: TURN OVER TO CONTINUE ELECTION NAME: Blaine SO Bond Held May 15, 2001 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS Blaine GO Bond I - I (No. To Vote For 1) (APPROVED IREJECTED (#/PCT 9)11 Blaine SD Statistics (#/RPT 9)11 (%/RP 100.00)11 11 Entered Registration 1277 61.2511 Poll Turnout 808 38.7511 Absentee Turnout 'I Combined Total Turnout 1 Accumulated Registration 1 Accumulated Turnout I I 1 I 6243 1 512 8.201 1593 25.521 2105 33.721 6243 I 2105 33.721 II ,;-_as — o/ SUMMARY REPORT L�Z� DATE/TIME COUNTED: 05/25 14:0 f RPT #33 ELECTION RPT 108.05 �JiV C/IVC % S C0 Cl N r15-0 ELECTION NAME: Blaine SD Bond Held May 15, 2001 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS Blaine GO Bond (No. To Vote For 1) APPROVED REJECTED (#/PCT 9)11 Blaine SD Statistics (#/RPT 9)I1 (%/RP 100.00)1I 11 Entered Registration 6243 380 75.1011 Poll Turnout 512 8.201 126 24.9011 Absentee Turnout 0 0.001 Combined Total Turnout 512 8.201 Accumulated Registration 6243 Accumulated Turnout 512 8.201 1 SUMMARY REPORT DATE/TIME COUNTED: 05/25 14:05 RPT #32 ELECTION RPT 108.05 F/ti.4(- Pots &FFIC1 AL. GoUAvT Cf F/R6-citi►C7--S COU.vrc o -/K S/Q I ELECTION NAME: Blaine SD Bond Held May 15, 2001 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS Blaine GO Bond (#/PCT 9)11 Blaine SD Statistics (#/RPT 0)11 (No. To Vote For 1) (%/RP 0.00)11 1 11 Entered Registration APPROVED 897 56.8111 Poll Turnout REJECTED 682 43.1911 Absentee Turnout Combined Total Turnout Accumulated Registration Accumulated Turnout 1 1 l 6243 0 0:00J 1593 25.521 1593 25.521 6243 1 1593 25.521 1 aS - e-71 ABSENTEE SUMMARY REPORT DATE/TIME COUNTED: 05/25 14: 5 RPT #32 ELECTION RPT 108.05 FINAL A65clvrEE oFf(crAL- cou"T- 9 PREc /,uCiS Cov""-o s~/a s/o I 0Fil�:/Ci,t c ��as/o I /IVigC— COUNT COM/3/NED fjr✓AItie sO 5-03 ABSTRACT ELECTION REPORT RPT DATE: 05/25/2001 RPT #: 108.09 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS PAGE #: 1 Blaine SD Bond Held May 15, 2001 I T I C 1 P 1 IBA I R I I I I I I I I I I I Logical Page # 01-01 1 u 1 u 1 e 1 11 P I E I 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 r 1 r r I ]aP I J I I I I ! 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I I I 1 I I I f f I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I i I I I I I f 1 I I 1 I TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS I Logical Page # 01-01 I 1 I I I I I 1 I f [ Blaine SD 503 1 Blaine City 1 Blaine City 1 Absentee Blaine City 2 Blaine City 2 Absentee Blaine City 3 Blaine City 3 Absentee Custer 2 Custer 2 Absentee Custer 3 Custer 3 Absentee Custer 4 Custer 4 Absentee Semiahmoo 1 Semiahmoo 1 Absentee Semiahmoo 2 Semiahmoo 2 Absentee Pt Roberts ABSTRACT ELECTION REPORT Blaine SD Bond Held May 15, 2001 oFF1C/14 s/ash° ) F/NfJL S4/',fA4TED RPT DATE: 65/25/2001 RPT #: 108.09 PAGE #: 1 I T I C I P I IBA I R I I I I I I I I I I I l u 1 u 1 e 1 lip I E I I I I I I I I I I I I r l r l r l I a P I J I I I 1 I I I 1 I I 1 I n I r I c I IiR I E I I I I I I I I I I I o I e I e I In 1 C I I I I I I I I I I I I u I n I n I I e V I T I t I t I t I I E l E l I I I I I I 1 I I 1 I I I I IGD I D I ! I ! I I I 1 I I 1 I T I R I V 1 to I 1 I I I I I 1 I I ! I h I e I o{ I I I I I I I I I I I ! 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I I 1 I f r l r! r l I P J I ! 1 ! ! I ! I ! ! l [ n r! c IiR I E I I ! ! [ I ! ! ! I I E o l e I e I in C I I I ! [ I I ! I I I I u l n l n l I V T I I I I 1 I I ! I I I t t l t l I E E I ! ! ! IGD I D I I 1 I I ! I I I I I 1 T] R 1 v l ID I I I I f I I ! I ! I I h I e I o f I I I I I I I I I I I I l i l g l t l IB I ! I ! I I ! I I I I I I i s l i l i l Io I I ! [ I I I I I I I I I I s I n 1 In I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I E l t l g! Id I ! ! I I I I I I I I 11 l r 1 I e 1 a I I c 1 t I ! t l l i l i t ! ! 1 I I I I I I I [ I I I I I I I I I ! 1 ! I I l o i o n! ! I I I I ! I I 1 ! ! I n! l 1 I I ! I I ! I ! I Blaine SD 503 ! ] I [ l ! I i ] I ! I I I I I { ! ! ! € I I I I I I I I I I I I Pt Roberts Absentee 1 851 I 1 I 1 I I 1 411 I I I ! ] I I ! 1 I I 431 1 1 I----�—}— �—I I 1 TOTALS: 1 21051 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II-- 62431 I I I I I I I I I 33.71 I I I I I I I I I ii 1 12771 I I I I ! 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I I I I I I I I I I I f I I I I I { I I I Special Election May 15, 2001 Poll Ballot Summary Precinct Voters Voting Per Poll Books Ballots Counted Election Night Variance Registered Voters Precinct Turn -out Comments Blaine City 1 84 84 - 839 10.0% Blaine City 2 65 65 - 624 10.4% Blaine City 3 64 64 - 687 9.3% Custer 2 21 21 - 236 8.9% Custer 3 74 74 - 910 8.1 % Custer 4 43 43 - 956 4.5% Pt Robts 67 67 - 623 10.8% Semiahmoo 1 34 34 - 679 5.0% Semiahmoo 2 39 39 - 689 5.7% Total 491 491 - 6,243 7.9% Per Summary Rept 491 6,243 7.9% ballot reconcile blaine.xla 05/16/2001 SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 15, 2001 BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT #503 WHATCOM COUNTY REGISTRATION TOTALS TOTAL COUNTY REGISTERED BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT #503 TOTAL ABSENTEES ABSENTEE BALLOTS ISSUED BLAINE SCHOOL DIST #503 2,603 99,391 6,243 TOTAL ABSENTEES RETURNED VALIDATION FIGURES WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON 1,496 (as of 5115/01) The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in the school district in the last general election held on November 7, 2000. Number of Persons 40% 60% Distric Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote BLAINE SD 503 4,615 1,806 1,084 Ballots will be counted by precinct. BLAINE SD PRECINTS POLLING PLACES Blaine City 1,2,3 Blaine City Hall, 344 "H" Street Custer 2,3 Haynie Fire Station, 3401 Haynie Road Custer 4, Sem. 1,2 Birch Bay Fire Station, 4581 Birch Bay Lynden Rd Point Roberts Point Roberts Community Center, 1487 Gulf Rd Polls are open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. until 8:00 o'clock p.m. Next ballot count will be Friday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. (may be cancelled if fewer than 25 ballots are ready to count) The Editor: The Blaine school district $1 levy article and full back page ment that appeared in the last iss Northern Light is an excellent motional document. It must re culmination of many years of pla hard work by a lot of people. The question I have is why well -planned bond issue being fi (See Lett efters ;continued from page 4) :he state statute for emergency finding levy on May 15? State law -equires that regular levies like this ,ne be put to the November elec= ion calendar, which traditionally ias much larger voter turnout. I am not surprised by superin- eiiden't Dolinan And' the school )oard's action'as these are the same )eople who refused to mail`xerox opies of a few pages of the chool's policies to the American :ivil Liberties Union. This result- d in the Washington state courts .ping the "Blaine school district 58,575 in legal fees, court costs nd penalties for failing to provide ocuments requested under the Vashington Public Disclosure ,ct." How do you grade the judge- ient of the superintendent and �hool board? If the Blaine school istrict bond issue is not with- rawn all voters should turn out nd vote no on May 15. John F. Ackerman Blaine Ed note. The secretary of state's lice and county auditor Shirley grsloff affirmed that state law ero- des for school boards to, by sub- itting a resolution to the county editor no less than 45 days before ty one of the five legislatively estab- shed election dates, submit a bond vy for voter approval. Spindrif t Mating Boat and yacht maintenance ers ding north now, and stol Bay fishers will be 9.7 bond th to get ready for the advertise- zon run there. ue of The lack letters from the clear pro- one out to those fish - present a or Fraser River sock- ming and The object is to buy ctive licenses first, as is such a g to reduce the non - led under fishing fleet that fish - page 5) 1 run. It is now the fishers who have lde if they are going later buy-back for lmon licenses is is all part of the salmon treaty between U.S. and Canadian fisheries for Fraser River sockeye. For those who walk their dogs at the Marine Park, but forget to bring a plastic sack along to col- lect the '"doggie deposits" their pets leave behind, there are now two dispensers put up by the city, with Mutt Mitts which are for that otn, 1:UU, at the sawtooth dock. We hope to see you there. Music by the Blaine High School Instru- mental Ensemble and by Rory McLeod, bagpipist, will be fea- tured. Besides the blessing, the names of those who fished from Blaine harbor and died at sea are read, and the names of local fishers who have died in the last year are also read. If you had a Blaine fisher from your family who died since last May, please let us know. We try to get as many names as we can, and don't want anyone for- gotten. Only those who died at sea have their names inscribed on the plaque in the memorial building, but we do want to honor all fish- ers at this time. The memorial wreath will be taken out to sea by the crab boat Sigga Lynn this year, owned and captained by Gary Dunster. -tar__-p See you Sunday at the Sawtooth" A The second annual Semiahmoo Bay International Regatta April 28 and 29 drew 56 boats for two days of racing on the water and fun and food off in Semiahmoo and White Rock. aaa wonel tME FARINA, INC HUGE SELECTION WAREHOUSE PRICES We're Your Furniture + Appliance = &kd' STORE Located at Fisharmari s Wharf oft Marina 0 Vs INW to Harbor Cale) 360/332-8425 Open Man -Fri 8-5:30, Sat 9-5 FREE DELIVERY Fw Blaine, Point Roberts. & Whatcom County Sean G. Hackney 4164 Merdian,104 Bellingham. WA 98226 :. (360) 734-472e exL 113 email: 5hoda"47014@ ' wradvw=m.com J se. Q ACCIDENTIPERSONAL INJURY BUSINESS & CORPORATE> L_ AW w. REAL ESTATE I:Aw. IMMIGRATION LAW 360/332-8001 ' HOURS: Monday - Fri( Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Su City of Blaine City of PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NU KInTIrr is horoh�i r+i..cr. OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for school districts within the county; and WHEREAS, Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted February 26, 2001, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election on May 15, 2001; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election within Whatcom County; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction within Whatcom County of the above -mentioned special election of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted February 26, 2001, and will conduct said special election to be held on May 15, 2001. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this cK o day of February, 2001. W atcom County Aud' or PADOTDOT13C 01/02/12 02 28 01 TO: DAVE GRANT Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor SUB7: BALLOT TITLE Please approve the ballot title for the 503 BLAINE School District Bond. Please return to the Election Department. Thank You ! e Ethel , 50044 Ay TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Recitals.........................................................................................................................................1 Section1. Findings.................................................................................................................2 Section 2. Capital Improvements..........................................................................................2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds......................................................................................... 5 Section 4. Details of Bonds.................................................................................................... 6 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 6 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ............................... 7 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 7 Section8. Effective Date...................................................................................................... 8 -1- PADOTMOT130 01/02/12 RECEIVED FEB 6 V 2001 . W.C. Auditors-,' BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 3-0001 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on May 15, 2001, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $19,700,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 3-0001 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on May 15, 2001, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $19,700,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), to provide the students of the District with adequate, proper and safe educational facilities; and WHEREAS, to provide part of the funds to enable the District to acquire, construct and equip such improvements, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $19,700,000; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether such bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved, the District is planning for the issuance and sale of the Bonds; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature in 1999, approved Senate Joint Resolution 8206, which has been codified as RCW ch. 39.98 (the "Credit Enhancement Act") for the purpose of establishing a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for voter -approved school district general obligation bonds; and WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 of the Credit Enhancement Act authorizes the state treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state finance committee; and WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved and to the extent that the Program demonstrates substantial savings to the taxpayers of the District, the District wishes to participate in the Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Directors (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interests of the students and other inhabitants of the District require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section Z. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital improvements (the "Improvements"): A. New Construction and Additions • Blaine High School: acquisition, construction and equipping of new classrooms and a computer lab. • Blaine Middle School: acquisition, construction and equipping of six additional classrooms. • Blaine Elementary School: acquisition, construction and equipping of four classrooms and a cafetorium and multipurpose room. -2- PMURDOTM 01/02/12 • Blaine Primary School: acquisition, construction and equipping of eight classrooms. • Point Roberts Primary School: acquisition, construction and equipping of a bus garage and playshed and storage facilities. ■ Blaine High School Gymnasium: acquisition, construction and equipping of new lockers and a wrestling room. • Educational Service Center: acquisition, construction and equipping of a new educational service center. B. Remodeling and Modernization ■ Blaine High School: renovation of library and bathrooms. • Blaine Middle School: remodeling of band room, cafetorium, kitchen and home economics classrooms; renovation and replacement of HVAC system; and roofing work in connection with construction of classroom additions. • Blaine Elementary School: renovation and replacement of HVAC system; remodeling of kitchen; renovation and modernization of classrooms and bathrooms. • Blaine Primary School: improvements to parking area and irrigation system. • Point Roberts Primary School: driveway improvements. • Middle School Gymnasium: renovation and replacement of lighting and HVAC system; remodeling of locker rooms; and roofing and other exterior improvements. • Ken Waters Gymnasium: renovation and replacement of lighting and HVAC system; remodeling of fitness center and renovation of locker room. • Performing Arts Center: acquisition and installation of annex seating and sound system. ■ Vocational Buildings: renovation and replacement of HVAC system; roofing improvements and remodeling of warehouse space. • Blaine Campus: repaving and improvements to bus garage. -3- P:\DOT\DOT13C 01/02/12 C. Fire Protection Improvements: acquisition and installation of new sprinkler systems in Blaine High School, Middle School Gymnasium, Blaine Elementary School, Ken Waters Gymnasium and the Vocational Buildings. D. Safety and Security I;nprovements + Acquisition and installation of a new telephone system serving the Blaine campus. • Acquisition and installation of new system of locks and computerized keycards for classrooms throughout the District. + Acquisition, construction and equipping of improvements necessary to provide access in accordance with ADA requirements. + Acquisition and installation of outdoor lighting on Blaine campus. The cost of all necessary architectural, engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, site acquisition, on and off -site utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with the making of the foregoing capital Improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such Improvements. Such Improvements shall be complete with all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances. If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of bonds authorized for the above purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors may determine, after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. The District shall determine the application of available money as among the various projects set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all of the Improvements described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed -4- P:\DOTIDOT13C 01/02/12 conditions, incompatible development or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements and may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Improvements, or to payment of principal of or interest on the bonds, as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the bonds, plus any other money of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Improvements provided by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements for which the bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. It is not anticipated that the District will receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant to Chap. 28A.525 RCW. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Improvements described in Section 2 hereof, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $19,700,000. The balance of the cost of such Improvements shall be paid out of any money that the District now has or may later have on hand which is legally available for such purposes and out of possible state or federal grants of money. None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. -5- P:1DOT1DOT13C 01/02/12 Section 4. Details of Bands. The bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of twenty (20) years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether or not the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on May 15, 2001. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested also to find the existence of such emergency and to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. BLAINE SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -6- PADOTOOTIX OVUM GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $19,700,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District #503 passed Resolution # 3-0001 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to build new classrooms and other facilities at existing schools, build an educational service center, renovate and modernize existing schools, make safety and security improvements to existing schools and other capital improvements, issue $19,700,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #3-0001. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED?.......................................................... The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 8:00 o'clock P.M. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the bonds. The Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be -7- PADURDOT130 01/02/12 held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. -8- PADOTDOT13C 01/02/12 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 26th day of February, 2001. ATTEST: Sec tary of the Board of Directors BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON f Board of Directors -9- PADOTDOT13C 01/02/12 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, 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. 3-0001 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 26th day of February, 2001. 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 said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said 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 26th day of February, 2001. �,1*,041 ecretary, Board of Directors PADOTMOT13C 01102M2 OFFICIAL BALLOT BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 15, 2001 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." PROPOSITION NO. BLAINE SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $19,700,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District #503 passed Resolution # 3-0001 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to build new classrooms and other facilities at existing schools, build an educational service center, renovate and modernize existing schools, make safety and security improvements to existing schools and other capital improvements, issue $19,700,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #3-0001. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED? PADOTOOT13C 01/02/12 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 15, 2001 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. BLAINE SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $19,700,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District #503 passed Resolution # 3-0001 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to build new classrooms and other facilities at existing schools, build an educational service center, renovate and modernize existing schools, make safety and security improvements to existing schools and other capital improvements, issue $19,700,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #3-0001. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED?......................................................................................... The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Polling Places The polling places shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 8:00 o'clock P.M. Whatcom County Auditor PADOnDOT13C 01/02/12 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON MAY 15, 2001 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 15, 2001, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district the following proposition: PROPOSITION # 1 BLAINE SCHOOLS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $19,700,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District #503 passed Resolution #3-0001 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to build new classrooms and other facilities at existing schools, build an educational service center, renovate and modernize existing schools, make safety and security improvements to existing schools and other capital improvements, issue $19,700,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #3-0001. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?............................................................ REJECTED?............................................................ _ The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Polling Places Blaine City 1, 2, 3 Blaine City Hall, 344 "H" Street Custer 2, 3 Haynie Fire Station, 3401 Haynie Road Custer 4, Semiahmoo 1, 2 Birch Bay Fire Station, 4581 Birch Bay Lynden Road Point Roberts Point Roberts Community Center, 1487 Gulf Road The polling places shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 8:00 o'clock P.M. S Key Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Publish: May 9, 2001 CAMy Documents\Notices\503 Bond May.doc WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 Auditor January5, 2001 Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording VALIDATION FIGURES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN 2001 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each school district in the last General Election held on November 7, 2000. District Bellingham SD 501 Ferndale SD 502 Blaine SD 503 Lynden SD 504 Meridian SD 505 Nooksack SD 506 Mt Baker SD 507 Concrete SD 11 Number of Persons 40% 60% Voting Last General Tumou Yes Vote 40012 16005 9603 10686 4275 2565 4515 1806 1084 7413 2966 1780 3316 1327 797 3420 1368 821 5337 2135 1284 42 (Whatcom portion) 2001 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29.13.010 and. 070) 2001 Possible Section Dates 4,5 day cutofffor resolutions March 13, 2001 January 26, 2001 April 24, 2001 March 9, 2001 May 15, 2001 March 30, 2001 September 18, 2001 August 3, 2001 November 6, 2001 September 21, 2001 Shirley Forslof Whatcom Count Auditor Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556