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Home My WebLink About2012 - Blaine School District No. 503 General Obligation Bonds Feb 14, 2012-Passed 61.96%BLAINE SCHOOL DIST NO. 503 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to�Ider . Ballot Measure Submitted: Date Initial V 4 Submitted by: Contact Phone ## n-�,-3a_ j If submitted by mail C2kr Email Address: 64{ obtains this info ' 0 Checks signed by Commissioners 0 IL Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Fills out receipt & gives original to the filer; if submitted by mail returns original to submitter. Makes a copy for the Auditor File, 3Q With another staff member, confirms everything complete Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) IG 1' Election Clerk prepares letter to the Pros Atty with copy of measure and receipt (county & districts only); gives folder to CDA for review. 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C O 2�� j ru ru Total Postage &Fees �CJ f m C3 Se Ta `1 - �V `'qf ih T ------'-r------ .. -- orPOBox N City, State, ZIP+ 1: ]�!VG w C 17C A 3 SGOM 'CO r Corrected WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Special Election held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Blaine School District 503, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition authorizing the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to schools within the District and to issue $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds for these purposes, and to levy property taxes annually in addition to regular tax levies to repay the bonds CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Blaine School District 503. Whatcom County, Washington, on the 14th day of February 2012 and the results are as follows: Proposition No. 2 Blaine School District No. 503 Capital Improvements General Obligation Bonds - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #1Ill 2- 03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11112-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTED Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 5,611 40% Minimum Turnout Required 2,245 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED — 2,836 61.96% REJECTED — 1,741 38.04% Proposition PASSED 61.96% The canvass has been completed this 28th day of February 2012- WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom County Auditor J . lE A T ^ �n y County Le is ativ Auth rity r.S T ATE OF �. '. C J .f] pu ��fy Prosecuting Attorney _ _- Page 2 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Special Election held Tuesday, February 8, 2011, in Blaine School District 503, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition authorizing the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to schools within the District and to issue $3,_000,000 of general obligation bonds for these purposes, and to levy property taxes annually -in addition to regular tax levies to repay the bonds CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASH INGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Blaine School District 503, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 14`h day of February 2012 and the results are as follows: Proposition No. 2 Blaine School District No. 503 Capital Improvements General Obligation Bonds - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12- 03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11/12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED REJECTFn Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 5,61.1 40% Minimum Turnout Required 2,245 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED - 2,836 61.96% REJECTED - 1,741 38.04% Proposition PASSED 61.96% The canvass has been completed this 28 th day of February 2012. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD 2d Whatcom County Auditor C. Page 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor March 22, 2012 Mr, Ronald Spanjer Blaine School District 503 765 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 Dear Mr. Spanjer: '4coM Co co S� 4 _J �98H�Kat°r Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosed please find a corrected copy of the February 14, 2012 General Obligation Bonds election certification. In the copy previously sent the date of the election in the first paragraph was wrong. Please accept my apologies for the error. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 676-6744. Sincerely, 0jF Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcornmams Elections@comhatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 TTY 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Mailed Via Certified Mail on December 20, 2011 December 20, 2011 Ronald Spanjer, Superintendent Blaine School District 503 765 H Street Blaine, Washington 98230 Re: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 2 Blaine School District No. 503 Capital Improvements General Obligation Bonds - $3,000,000 Dear Superintendent Spanjer: SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 2, Blaine School District No. 503, Capital Improvements, General Obligation Bonds - $3,000,000, The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. Notice of the exact language of the ballot title is provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley F rslof Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 TTY 360-738-4555 Proposition No. 2 Blaine School District No. 503 Capital Improvements General Obligation Bonds - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11 /12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED? WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: December 16, 2011 Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT VED ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen DEC 19 2011 APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin SHIRLEY FORSLOF Hilary A. Thomas WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker To: Shirley Forslof/Debbie Adelstein From: Royce Buckingham, Attorney for Whatcom County RE: Ballot Title proposals for School Levies for the following districts: Bellingham School District 501 — Replacement Tech. Capital Projects Bellingham School District 501 — Replacement Ed. Support and Operations Blaine School District 503 — General Obligation Bonds Mt. Baker School District 507 — Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Mt. Baker School District 507 — Facilities and Tech. Dear Shirley and Debbie, The following reflects my review of the above (and enclosed) ballot title proposals: All of the proposals submitted meet the criteria for ballot titles and are approved by my office. Sincerely, Royce Bu nghanl Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County�`��°_, Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us whatcom.wa.us/auditor 11 /30/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division RECEIVED DEC 19 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Blaine School District No. 503 — General Obligation Bonds Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Blaine School District No. 503 General Obligation Bonds. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely Forslof Whatcom County Auditor lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02 Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse caM �n4 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 P�' Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �� 360-676-6740 �`�� 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.us1auditor RQ2PV:atcomCounty ditor's Office BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: I Received From: CAC Name of Presenter M I �4 Name o Organization Election Division Address 3c-33, ! fl `� w u LL)-6161e sL.o Phone Email Ballot Issue Name: Q. l5 kk)�t3 mex-O `b_ ` o> \ &X\JS The Auditor's Office, Election Division, knowledcles receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in theElection. Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 Rcaply RECEIVED NOV 3 0 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 11/12-03 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 February 14, 2012, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000, 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 facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 28, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington s TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Recitals.......................................................................................................................................... 1 Section1. Findings.................................................................................................................2 Section 2. Capital Improvements........................................................................................... 2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds......................................................................................... 4 Section4. Details of Bonds.................................................................................................... 5 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ............................... 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -1- P:\20391_DO1120391_21C 11/21/11 RESOLUTION NO. 11/12-03 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 February 14, 2012, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000, 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 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 construct, remodel, modernize 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 $3,000,000; 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; and WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved, the District is planning for the issuance and sale of the bonds; and WHEREAS, Chapter 39.98 RCW (the "Credit Enhancement Act") provides 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 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital improvements (the "Improvements"): + Remodel of the High School science building; • Retrofit and renovation of Middle School classroom space for the Special Education program; • Retrofit and renovation of High School classroom space for the Special Education program; -2- P:\20391DOT\2039121C 11121M • Renovation and replacement of lighting system at the High School; ■ Renovation and replacement of HVAC system and controls at the High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Primary School; and ■ Acquisition and installation of security systems for the Elementary School and Primary School. 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 Improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of the Improvements. The Improvements shall be complete with all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances. 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 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. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of the Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed conditions, incompatible development or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements or portions thereof and may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Improvements, or to -3- P:\20391DOT\2039121C 11121/11 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, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. It is anticipated that the District will receive matching funds from the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020 in the estimated amount of $309,000. The District intends to apply such funds to complete the Improvements. Such funds may also be applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to make other capital improvements to facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. 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 or to reimburse the District for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes, 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 $3,000,000. The balance of the cost of the Improvements shall be paid out of any money that the District now has or may later have on hand that is legally available for such purposes and out of possible state or federal grants of money. None of the bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. The bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as -4- P:U0391 DOT\20391 21C 11/21/11 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. Section 4. Details of Bonds. 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 6 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. 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 the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on February 14, 2011. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District on said date 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: -5- P:\20391 DO1120391 21C 11/21/11 PROPOSITION NO. BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11/12-03. Should this proposition be: �+ APPROVED?....................................................................._................. t REJECTED?......................................................................................... c 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. Reguest for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Pro am. 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 and/or Business Manager are 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. If any provision of this resolution is 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; -6- PA20391_00T120391_21C 11/21/11 provided, however, that any provision that for any reason is 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. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this November 28, 2011. ATTEST: Z�2� L4• Secretary of the Board Dir rs BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON P,A" 6,'L� r I r goard of Directors -7- P120391_DO1120391_21C 11/21/11 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. 11/12-03 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on November 28, 2011. 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. 2011. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th day of November, Secreta , Board of Directo s PA20391 DUR20391 21C 11/21111 OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR 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 the District by resolution adopted November 28, 2011, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that the best interests of the District require the holding of a special election on February 14, 2012; and WHEREAS, the 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 hereby assumes 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 November 22, 2010, and will conduct said special election by mail ballot to be held on April 26, 2011. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this day of 9 2011. Whatcom County Auditor R\20391 DUR20391 21C 11/21/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11/12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ c REJECTED?........................................................................................._. P:\20391DO-R2039121C 11/21111 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, a special election will be held by mail ballot in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO.4_� BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11/12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? C REJECTED? C Whatcom County Auditor P:\20391DO-R2039121C 11/21/11 Whatcom County Courthouse CQ 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �P�GaM y Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 3 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX , �S"'HGS° 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor RCOP)Juiatcolrn County ditor's Office BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: �IIr2n( Received From: �-0O3 C_k Name of Presenter 1 a:qv �:)cLm I 503 Nam fne Organization Address Phone Email Ballot Issue Name: e. l l5 �p , �3 (3 trxe-'COA Election Division The Auditor's Office, Election Division, iknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the do,0 t a Election. Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 Whatcom County d 6 Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360.676-6740 360.738-4556 FAX 360.738-4555 TTY auditor@co.whatconn.wa.us whatcomma.us/auditor 11 /30/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Blaine School District No. 503 — General Obligation Bonds Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Blaine School District No. 503 General Obligation Bonds. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely Forslof Whatcom County Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02__Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Blaine School District 765 H Street I Blaine, Washington 98230 1 360-332-5881 1 Fax 360-332-7568 1 www.blainesd.org November 29, 2010 Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Ms. Forslof: Re: Blaine School District No. 503 Capital Project Bond Election February 14, 2012 SUPERINTENDENT Ronald C. Spanjer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Todd Berge Mike Dodd Charles Gibson Susan Holmes Campbell McClusky Enclosed please find a copy of the Blaine School District's signed Resolution #11/12-03, wherein the School Board authorized a proposition for the upcoming ballot. Also included is the Certification statement from the Secretary of the Board, County Auditor authorization form, and special election proposition and notice. Please address correspondence and proposed changes to myself. I can be reached via the contact information below. Sincerely, Amber Porter Business Manager Blaine School District No. 503 765 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 (360) 332-0713 Enclosures "Continuing Our Commitment To Excellence" RECEIVED NOV 3 0 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 11/12-03 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 February 14, 2012, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000, 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 facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED NOVEMBER 28, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Recitals.......................................................................................................................................... 1 Section1. Findings................................................................................................................. 2 Section 2. Capital hnprovements........................................................................................... 2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds......................................................................................... 4 Section4. Details of Bonds.................................................................................................... 5 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ............................... 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -i- P:\20391_DOT20391_21C 11/21/11 RESOLUTION NO. 11/12-03 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 February 14, 2012, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000, 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 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 construct, remodel, modernize 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 $3,000,000; 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; and WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved, the District is planning for the issuance and sale of the bonds; and WHEREAS, Chapter 39.98 RCW (the "Credit Enhancement Act") provides 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 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall make the following capital improvements (the "Improvements"): • Remodel of the High School science building; • Retrofit and renovation of Middle School classroom space for the Special Education program; • Retrofit and renovation of High School classroom space for the Special Education program; -2- P:\20391 DO'R20391 21C 11/21/11 • Renovation and replacement of lighting system at the High School; • Renovation and replacement of HVAC system and controls at the High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Primary School; and Acquisition and installation of security systems for the Elementary School and Primary School. 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 Improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of the Improvements. The Improvements shall be complete with all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances. 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 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. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of the Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed conditions, incompatible development or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements or portions thereof and may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Improvements, or to -3- R\20391_DUR20391.21C 11/21/11 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, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. It is anticipated that the District will receive matching funds from the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020 in the estimated amount of $309,000. The District intends to apply such funds to complete the Improvements. Such funds may also be applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to make other capital improvements to facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. 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 or to reimburse the District for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes, 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 $3,000,000. The balance of the cost of the Improvements shall be paid out of any money that the District now has or may later have on hand that is legally available for such purposes and out of possible state or federal grants of money. None of the bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. The bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as -4- P:\20391_DO1120391_21C 11/21/11 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. Section 4. Details of Bonds. 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 6 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. 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 the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on February 14, 2011. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District on said date 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: -5- P:\20391DO-R2039121C 11/21/11 PROPOSITION NO. BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #I 1/12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED?......................................................................................... 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 and/or Business Manager are 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. If any provision of this resolution is 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; -6- P:120391_DO1120391_21C 11/21/11 provided, however, that any provision that for any reason is 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. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this November 28, 2011. ATTEST: 42'- Secretary of the Board Dir is BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON lJoard of Directors -7- P:\20391DO-R2039121C 11/21/11 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. 11/12-03 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on November 28, 2011. 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. 2011. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 28th day of November, Secreta ,Board of Directors 4 P:\20391DOT\2039121C 11/21/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11/12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ 46 REJECTED?......................................................................................... C P:\20391DO-R2039121C 11/21/11 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, a special election will be held by mail ballot in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. _ BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 503 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,000,000 The Board of Directors of Blaine School District No. 503 passed Resolution #11/12-03 concerning this bond proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to remodel and make other capital improvements to Blaine High School, Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools, including classroom remodeling, lighting, HVAC, and security renovations and improvements; to issue for these purposes $3,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum 6 years; and to levy property taxes annually, in addition to regular tax levies, to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #11/12-03. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? C REJECTED? Whatcom County Auditor PA20391 DOW0391 21C 11/21/11 OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR 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 the District by resolution adopted November 28, 2011, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that the best interests of the District require the holding of a special election on February 14, 2012; and WHEREAS, the 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 hereby assumes 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 November 28, 2011, and will conduct said special election by mail ballot to be held on February 14, 2012. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, thisc5y►fiay of , 2011. RECEIVED DEC — 1 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR W tcom County Auditor P:\20391DOM039121C 11/30/11 OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR 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 the District by resolution adopted November 28, 2011, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that the best interests of the District require the holding of a special election on February 14, 2012; and WHEREAS, the 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 hereby assumes 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 November 22, 2010, and will conduct said special election by mail ballot to be held on April 26, 2011. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this day of ." ;- 1 C/ `P 2011. Whatcom County Auditor PA20391 DUR20391 21C 11/21/11