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Home My WebLink About2011 - Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 Levy Nov 8,2011 General Election Failed 56.72%North W. 'RPe Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder I .® . Ballot Measure Submitted: L Al I �12 k)(09 Date Initial LON'' Notes %Jl L r Submitted by: V i '^ ��F Contact Phone #: If submitted by mail ,- (o 41 Email Address: obtains this info t n n , Checks signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Receipt & gives to original filer; if submitted by mail returns to submitter With another staff member, confirms everything complete 5] — k Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) Election Clerk prepares letter to the ProsiAtty with copy of measure and receipt (county & districts only); gives folder to CDA for review. Gives copies of proposed measure to Auditor & Election Supervisor c CDA routes folder to Auditor after review Auditor signs letter and hand delivers packet to the Prosecuting Attorney !r" Date stamps returned letter of approval from Pros Atty Reviewed by Auditor; assigns number r �b Letter sent (certified mail) to submitter after Ballot approval; mails copies to any other re uestors. 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See j Re . rse for Instructions 4/14/2010 (transfer from service, 7 010 1670 0000 1847 5971 r PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Retum Receipt tazsss-oz-M-two WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the General and Special Election held Tuesday, November 8, 2011, in Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six -year period (2012 - 2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance, and capital improvements. 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 General and Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Northwest Park and Recreation District 2, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 8th day of November 2011 and the results are as follows: Northwest Park and Recreation I District 2 Proposition No.1 Northwest Parka rid Recreation District#2 Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide programs, an activity center and park and recreational improvements for people of all ages in the greater Blaine -Birch Bay area. Should this proposition be approved? YES #m M1 NO 40 y Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 6,481 40% Minimum Turnout Required 2,593 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout Actual Results: Yes — 2,626 56.72% No — 2,004 43.28% Levy Failed 56.72% The canvass has been completed this 29th day of November 2011. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom County r County tor' �i L..U� hority ,uting Attorney Page 2 (8/24/2011) Nancy Moore - Re: Ballot Measure Page 1 From: Royce Buckingham To: Nancy Moore Date: 8/24/2011 3:09 PM Subject: Re: Ballot Measure Sure. Thank you, rsb >>> Nancy Moore 8/24/2011 12:16 PM >>> Royce, You sent us the ballot measure for Northwest Park and Recreation District and typed "Proposition No. 1" as "PROPOSITION NO. 1", in all uppercase. It is not customarily done in all caps so may we have your permission to type it as lowercase? Your prompt response is greatly appreciated. Thank you. Nancy M. Moore Office Coordinator Whatcom County Auditor's Office (360) 676-6740, ext. # (pound key) 50071 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 VL4 CERTIFIED MAIL ONAugust 24, 2011 August 24, 2011 Kathy Berg, Secretary Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 685 Peace Portal Drive Blaine WA 98230 RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 — Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Levy Dear Ms. Berg: SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title and headings as it will appear on the ballot for the November 8, 2011 General Election: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No.2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide programs, an activity center and park and recreational improvements for people of all ages in the greater Blaine -Birch Bay area. Should this proposition be approved? YES ..................... NO....................... The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, 7�S� Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 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 Try 360-738-4555 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT PROPOSITION, 2011 Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Levy Thc�iorthwest Park and Recreation District #2 provides recreational and leisure activities, classes, sports and programs; operates and maintains an activity center, including a gymnasium; and builds trails, playgrounds, park amenities and ball fields for people of all ages in the Blaine -Birch Bay area. The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for six (6) years (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide such programs,• activity center and park and recreational improvements. Sincerely. Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS SNiH�� VALIDATION FIGURES for Park and Recreation District Elections to be held in 2011 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each park and recreation district in the last General Election held on November 2, 2010. Minimum Number of Persons 40% Park District Votina Last General Turnout Pt. Roberts Pk & Rec #1 534 214 Northwest Pk & Rec #2 6,481 2,593 Lynden Regional Pk & Rec #3 9,060 3,624 Bonds require that the 40% minimum turnout above be met and that a minimum of 60% yes votes of the actual voters is attained for passage. see state Constitution Article vii section 2 (b) and RCW 84.52. Levies require that one of two methods be used to validate: Method 1: Need 40% minimum turnout above AND a minimum of 60% yes votes of the actual voters casting ballots. OR Method 2: If the 40% minimum turnout is not achieved, but 60% of that minimum turnout number is obtained of yes votes then the levy will pass. If the levy proposed is a levy lid lift, only a simple majority is required. Excess levy and capital improvement levies require a 60% super majority. You should consult the laws or rules applicable to your district election. 2011 ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330) 2011 Election Dates April 26, 2011 *May 17, 2011 August 16, 2011 November 8, 2011 45-daycutoff for resolutions March 11, 2011 April 1, 2011 84-daycutoff for resolutions May 24, 2011 August 16, 2011 *The May 17, 2011 election may only be used for tax levies that failed previously in that calendar year and new bond issues. Shirley orslof, atcom County for 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 Karl Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: August 22, 2011 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 To: Shirley Forslof From: Royce Buckingham, Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor RE: Northwest Park & Recreation District #2 Dear Shirley, Below is the approved language for the named proposition. CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker PROPOSITION NO. _ Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No.2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide programs, an activity center and park and recreational improvements for people of all ages in the greater Blaine -Birch Bay area. Should this proposition be approved? YES ..................... [ NO......................[ Below is the accompanying explanatory statement: WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: AuditorOoco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Date: August 18, 2011 P SHIRLEY FORSLOF Z COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSMN IN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 To: Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney From: Shirley Forslof, Auditor Subject: Ballot Title and Headings for Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Explanatory Statement for LVP Please prepare a Ballot Title and headings for Whatcom County Park and Recreation District #2. Please note that the Levy Language — Ballot Title on a separate page provides additional information for inclusion in the Ballot Title. Also please review and approve or prepare an Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet. The commissioners prepared the Explanatory Statement as the district does not have an attorney. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I await your confirmation letter of approval for the Ballot Title and also the Explanatory Statement. Please return your letter of approval to my office after review is complete. Thank you r Shirley Forsl f Whatcom County Auditor 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 rrr 360-738-4555 Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Resolution No. 2011-01 Resolution Provided For the Submission of Levy A RESOLUTION of the Board of Park Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a general election to be held on November 8, 2011, in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for the district's General Fund to pay for general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements of the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be made in 2011 and collection in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvement in the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs to people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area and develop parks, sports fields, trails and the like, funding is necessary. Section 2. In order to provide the necessary revenue to pay the costs of providing recreational opportunities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure continuation of such services, the District shall collect beginning in 2012, pursuant to RCW 36.68.400, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statuary limits. This property tax levy would be collected for a six (6) year period, 2012 through 2017. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a general election in November 8, 2011 in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be set at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation in 2011 and be collected for the following six years, subject to otherwise applicable statuary limitations. Whatcom County as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to call such special election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: RECEIVED AUG 16 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR - Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a six (6) year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to operate, maintain and improve recreation and leisure time activities and opportunities for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. Approved Rejected_ Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 By _<-'J Commissioner Ted Morris By - -- Commissioner Be y Robertson By Cot missioner Richard 5turgi l By _)Z Commissi Der aty M ntfort B .� Co t !!Wr Terry Johnston Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a six (6) year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to operate, maintain and improve recreation and leisure time activities and opportunities for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. Approved Rejected_ Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 By Commissioner Ted Moms By Commissioner Be ty Robertson By Cot missioner Richard Sturgi 1 By Commisst ner aty M �nifort By-7 Cott 'ss n r Terry Johnston RECEIVED AUG 16 .2011 SHlRLEY FORSLDF WHATCCM COL tM AUDITOR Whatcom County Courthouse CO 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �P�GI Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY g"'NGi E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received- � —t 6 — 1) Received From- 6'�M Name of Presenter Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division I�[Di l coA' RLEL C-ton UGC cj �a Name of Organization lAiY Address 30) Phone/ Email Ballot Issue Name: f10 DQ,tQ RYA U r i 1� The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the Via. Election. b1zdl-, Zc�96 �A� Deputy Auditor (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure. DOCAdopted 7/27/06 Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Resolution No. 2011-01 Resolution Provided For the Submission of Levy A RESOLUTION of the Board of Park Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a general election to be held on November 8, 2011, in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for the district's General Fund to pay for general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements of the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be made in 2011 and collection in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvement in the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs to people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area and develop parks, sports fields, trails and the like, funding is necessary. Section 2. In order to provide the necessary revenue to pay the costs of providing recreational opportunities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure continuation of such services, the District shall collect beginning in 2012, pursuant to RCW 36.68.400, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statuary limits. This property tax levy would be collected for a six (6) year period, 2012 through 2017. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a general election in November 8, 2011 in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be set at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation in 2011 and be collected for the following six years, subject to otherwise applicable statuary limitations. Whatcom County as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to call such special election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: RECEIVLu AUG 16 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a six (6) year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to operate, maintain and improve recreation and leisure time activities and opportunities for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. Approved Rejected_ Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 By _��j Commissioner Ted Morris By So d� Commissioner Be Robertson By Co missioner Richard Sturgi 1 By N:S ,,-C Commissi ner katy M ntfort B r•� Co s r Terry Johnston RECEIVED AUG 16201, SHIRLEY FORSLCF HATOOM COUNTY AUDITOR Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 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.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Date Received: _16 — 19 Received From: �t h Name of Presenter K10r-t cye �'�a-r"k- ti C'e tiot� cs' cct Name of Organization lott5_ PLA_� Address 20 Phone/ Email - Ballot Issue Name: f'0 } l #tD u '1DI� L &ILL04— eryjct_k V The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the a!="P tf'CL, I Election. W_Z� zca6 QJ�V Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 Explanatory Statement The Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 provides recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs; operates and maintains an activity center that includes a gymnasium; and builds trails, playgrounds, park amenities and ball fields for people of all ages in the greater Blaine - Birch Bay area. Levy Language — Ballot Title Shall the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide programs, an activity center and park and recreational improvements for all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area? Pro — Statement $20 per year from a residence with an assessed valuation of $200,000 over a six year period would provide predictable and dependable funding to allow the Northwest Park and Recreation District to establish and grow a robust program of classes, sports opportunities, recreational events and leisure time activities for all ages. Especially targeted will be intra- and inter -community trails to provide safe bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between and around Blaine and Birch Bay. The establishment of readily accessible ball fields will be a priority. Additional amenities such as playgrounds, off -leash dog areas, Frisbee golf and the like will1 leverage the public use of existing parks belonging to WA State Parks, Whatcom� County and the City of Blaine. Please vote YES. �ia�� __--_------------f - o Marsha Hawkins Kathy Berg j Doralee Booth RECEIVED AUG 16 2011 -Kathy Berg, 360-371-0171, August 15, 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR r WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mae 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: August 22, 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 IVED Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT A U G 2 3 2011 ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker To: Shirley Forslof From: Royce Buckingham, Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor RE: Northwest Park & Recreation District #2 Dear Shirley, Below is the approved language for the named proposition. PROPOSITION NO. / Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No.2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide programs, an activity center and park and recreational improvements for people of all ages in the greater Blaine -Birch Bay area. Should this proposition be approved? YES.....................I l NO.......................I l Below is the accompanying explanatory statement: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT PROPOSITION _, 2011 Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Levy The northwest Park and Recreation District #2 provides recreational and leisure activities, classes, sports and programs; operates and maintains an activity center, including a gymnasium; and builds trails, playgrounds, park amenities and ball fields for people of all ages in the Blaine -Birch Bay area. The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for six (6) years (2012-2017) to fund staffmg, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide such programs, activity center and park and recreational improvements. Sincerely, Rp 'ziP-ham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS 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 Date: August 18, 2011 To: Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney From: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSffIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Subject: Ballot Title and Headings for Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 Explanatory Statement for LVP Please prep e� _ T e and headings for Whatcom County Park and Recreation District ##2. Please note that the Levy Language — Ballot Title on a separate page provides additional information for inclusion in the Ballot Title. Also please review and a rove or prepare an Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet. The commissioners prepared the Explanatory Statement as the district does not have an attorney. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I await your confirmation letter of approval for the Ballot Title and also the Explanatory Statement. Please return your letter of approval to my office after review is complete. Thank you. r Shirley Forsl f Whatcom County Auditor 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 TIY 360-738-4555 Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Resolution No. 2011-01 Resolution Provided For the Submission of Levy A RESOLUTION of the Board of Park Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the voters of the District at a general election to be held on November 8, 2011, in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for the district's General Fund to pay for general expenses of staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements of the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, such levy to be made in 2011 and collection in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvement in the provision of recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs to people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area and develop parks, sports fields, trails and the like, funding is necessary. Section 2. In order to provide the necessary revenue to pay the costs of providing recreational opportunities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure continuation of such services, the District shall collect beginning in 2012, pursuant to RCW 36.68.400, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statuary limits. This property tax levy would be collected for a six (6) year period, 2012 through 2017. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a general election in November 8, 2011 in conjunction with the state general election to be held on the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be set at $0.10 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation in 2011 and be collected for the following six years, subject to otherwise applicable statuary limitations. Whatcom County as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections is hereby requested to call such special election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: RECEIVED AUG 16 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR - Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 Whatcom County, Washington Proposition No. 1 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2011-01 concerning a proposition to assess a regular property tax levy for a six (6) year period of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation to operate, maintain and improve recreation and leisure time activities and opportunities for people of all ages in the greater Blaine — Birch Bay area. Approved Rejected_ Northwest Park and Recreation District No. 2 By Commissioner Ted Morris -4 a By Commissioner Be Robertson By L. Co missioner Richard Sturgi 1 By —'� Commissl ner aty M ntfort B Cott ' s r Terry Johnston RECEIVED SHIRLEY FORSLOF WNATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Explanatory Statement The Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 provides recreational and leisure time activities, classes, sports and programs; operates and maintains an activity center that includes a gymnasium; and builds trails, playgrounds, park amenities and ball fields for people of all ages in the greater Blaine - Birch Bay area. Levy Language — Ballot Title Shall the Northwest Park and Recreation District #2 impose a property tax levy of $0.10 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for a six (6) year period (2012-2017) to fund staffing, operations, maintenance and capital improvements in order to provide programs, an activity center and park and recreational improvements for all ages in the greater Blaine —Birch Bay area? vy\t't� CA Pro — Statement �� $20 per year from a residence with an assessed valuation of $200,000 over a six year period would provide predictable and dependable funding to allow the Northwest Park and Recreation District to establish and grow a robust program of classes, sports opportunities, recreational events and leisure time activities for all ages. Especially targeted will be intra- and inter -community trails to provide safe bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between and around Blaine and Birch Bay. The establishment of readily accessible ball fields will be a priority. Additional amenities such as playgrounds, off -leash dog areas, Frisbee golf and the like will leverage the public use of existing parks belonging to WA State Parks, Whatcom County and the City of Blaine. Please vote YES. Mars a Hawkins Doralee Booth Kathy Berg RECEIVED AUG 16 2011 -Kathy Berg, 360-371-0171, August 15, 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 v�`aM �O y Bellingham, WA 98225-4038�� _ 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX a O 360-738-4555 TTY 4S�ffHGS E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Received From. 6+h� &,r Name of Presenter u )'i Name of Organization Ballot Issue Name: lAts- 1pe� Po�aA a, BIQ. ne ,UVR qK a-36 Address .30 PrIon Email The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the le"�1..(_ Election. Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06