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Official Canvass of the Special Election for
City of Ferndale
Whatcom County, Washington
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HlHeld Tuesday, February 10, 2015
State of Washington )
County of Whatcom )
The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County
Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held
February 10, 2015, within the boundaries of the City of Ferndale, Whatcom County, State of
Washington.
The proposition concerned the annexation of the City of Ferndale into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 7.
Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed.
WITNESS our hand and seal this 24th day of February 2015.
Whatcom County Canvassing Board
Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Carl Weimer, County Council Chair
dP
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.us/auditor
February 24, 2015
Sam Taylor, City Clerk
City of Ferndale
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
Dear Sam:
°M coo Debbie Adelstein
�r �. County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
�931fIN0 Chief Deputy Auditor
Enclosed is a copy of the certification of the February 10, 2015, Special Election
pertaining to your city.
For the Official Election Results and for the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer
to our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call at 715-7474.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Enclosure
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WHATCOM_20150210_E
February 10, 2015
Summary Report
Whatcom
Registration & Turnout
Registration Turnout
Total Registration and Turnout 31,551 10,708 33.94%
Contests
City of Everson Proposition No. 2015-1
2 of 2 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
401
86.05%
NO
65
13.95%
Total
466
City of Nooksack Proposition No. 2015-1
1 of 1 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
312
91.23%
NO
30
8.77%
Total
342
City of Ferndale Proposition No. 2015-1
9 of 9 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,635
90.53%
NO
171
9.47%
Total
1,806
Blaine School District Proposition No. 2015-1
15 of 15 precincts counted
100.00%
APPROVED
3,164
70.16%
REJECTED
1,346
29.84%
Total
4,510
Nooksack School District Proposition No. 2015-1
8 of 8 precincts counted
100.00%
APPROVED
1,696
69.17%
REJECTED
756
30.83%
Total
2,452
Whatcom County Fire Protection Dist 1 Prop 2015-1
8 of 8 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,158
84.59%
NO
211
15.41%
Total
1,369
Whatcom County Fire Protection Dist 1 Prop 2015-2
8 of 8 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,150
84.31%
NO
214
15.69%
Total
1,364
Whatcom County Fire Protection Dist 7 Prop 2015-1
12 of 12 precincts counted
100.00%
YES
1,381
83.34%
Printed: Monday, February 23, 2015 5:02 PM
Data Refreshed: 2/23/2015 5:01
PM
Page 1 of 2
Whatcom
WHATCOM_ 20150210_E
NO
Total
276 16.66%
1,657
Summary Report
February 10, 2015
Printed: Monday, February 23, 2015 5:02 PM Data Refreshed: 2123/2015 5:01 PM Page 2 of 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.us/auditor
ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT
,Colo -oG Debbie Adelstein
sa County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Copies of the City of Ferndale, Proposition No. 2015-1, Annexation of the City of
Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7, election results from the
February 10, 2015 Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and
Treasurer's Office.
Receipt Acknowledged:
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AU270090A PROCEDURE
Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in
Election
(AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections)
This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and
representatives of the cities and districts submitting proposed ballot measures.
ctions by Cities and Representative of Districts:
1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with an explanatory
statement (if for a primary or general election) prepared by legal counsel to Auditor's Office.
Must be submitted at least 46 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later
than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary
election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election.
Actions by Election Clerk:
✓2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), gives to Office Coordinator to
complete steps 3-7.
✓3. If received over the counter, date stamps first page only of the submittal.
Checks that Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is attached and complete,
the resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other legislative
body or certified copy by clerk, and explanatory statement is included if for a primary or
general election. Ensures that the date of the election is stated in the resolution.
4A. i e not complete, returns packet to submitter to obtain missing information.
,Process stops here.
( �5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt (See FRM #AU470090A). Makes a copy for file and
1 gives original to filer: (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only — no references to resolution
number.)
If or primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to submitter.
Gives all materials to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as
a checklist.
L.9'J Ensures front staff completed and applies initials for Steps 2-7 above.
10. Mails receipt if submitted by mail.
11. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder.
,,.A�Checks to see that explanatory statement word count was not exceeded. If it is, advises
Auditor.
—es file to Auditor or designee.
Actions by Auditor or designee:
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14. If the word count of the e aZorystatement is xseeded, contacts submitter to remedy-
1�,-Reviews validation r sed on infor submitted or by consulting with
submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting
the measure, if applicable.
18uts a copy of that information in the file and marks on the folder in red the passage
requirement.
Returns file to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district:
C�
1 . repares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title and prepare
the concise statement, if necessary. (See FRM #AU470090B —Prosecuting Atty Memo)
J
11/1f9. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt.
Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder.
Proceeds to Step 20.
If ballot title submitted by a city:
No review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. Proceeds to Step 20.
V-20. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor, if taxing or funding implications to obtain their
review. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge)
Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt.
Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder.
,-22 Gives folder to Auditor for review. 0,0-ko trA- 6-&h 6- -
Actions by Chief Deputy Auditor:
23. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation.
24. Using green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on
set to go to PA and Assessor.
25- Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder.
L26, Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor.
27. Returns folder to file rack.
Actions by Prosecuting Attorney:
28. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure.
29. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any.
30. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor with ballot title and headings to be used to the Auditor's
Office. (REF #AU570090A - Response from Prosecuting Attorney)
Actions by Assessor's Office:
(.3"i . Reviews submission.
Provides feedback to Auditor or sends return memo. (See REF #AU57009013 - Sample
JA.1Tk Memo from Assessor)
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Actions by Auditor:
33. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from
Assessor and places in the folder.
34. Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback.
35. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing
district).* Number formula = «yyyy - #>>.
36. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted.
37. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
38. Prepares letter (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title) to the
submitter and responsible official of the district outlining the ballot title and heading to be
used.
39. Obtains Auditor signature.
40. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact
Person 2 from the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet. Sends copies of letter to other interested
parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request.
41. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution),
staples to inside file folder, and prints out email transmittal.
42. Places in file.
43. Gives file to Election Coordinator.
Actions by Election Coordinator:
44. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS.
45. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of
ballot title)
46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in
the meantime).
46. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline.
*Namina Convention for Ballot Measure:
Line 1: Jurisdiction
Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#)
Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition
Other additional lines as needed.
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Ballot Measure Cover Sheet
This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted
l toythe Whaat�com County Auditor. L -7
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District Contact Person 2: eve, Glni
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(Name and Title)
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Attorney for District: Uenyyu& MA"
Attorney Phone: C560 (��� �(a`{(�y Q �, 3 Email:
Election Information
Type of Election: Annng4c.a-De\
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
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(e.g., Si ple Majo ' 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: tz GUJ S 2 , 6 -1 , 0 -], I
Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of ❑ Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? ❑ Yes
Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes
Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election)
This form is available in a fellable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor/pdf/measurecover.pdf
Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a
primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's
responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution
deadline date.
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 18, 2014
To: Debbie Adelstein
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor
Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079
(360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532
COUNTY (360) 398-1310
IE E D
DEC 192014
DEBBIE ADELSTEIN
WMATCOM COUNT' AUDITOR
RE: Ferndale, Everson & Nooksack Fire District Annexation Ballot Titles
Dear Debbie,
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
The language for the body of each respective Ballot Title in the above matters is formulated below:
Proposition No. 2015-1
The City of Ferndale adopted Ordinance No. 1848 initiating the
process for annexing the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #7. This measure would annex the City of Ferndale into
District #7.
Shall the City of Ferndale be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom
County Fire Protection District #7?
Yes
No
Proposition No. 2015-1
The City of Everson adopted Ordinance No. 742-14 initiating the
process for annexing the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #1. This measure would annex the City of Ferndale into
District #1.
�.Iq
Shall the City of r alc be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom
County Fire Protection District #1?
Yes
No
Proposition No. 2015-1
The City of Nooksack adopted Ordinance No. 674 initiating the
process for annexing the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #1. This measure would annex the City of Nooksack into
District #1.
Shall the City of Nooksack be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom
County Fire Protection District #1?
Yes
No
Please do a read -through for any scrivener's errors, and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Royce Buck_gh in
Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor
Whatcom County Pig°M Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 q�_�a� Diana Bradrick
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 3"F"�` Chief Deputy Auditor
Phone: (360) 676-6740
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor
E-mailed to: Sam Taylor, City Clerk, City of Ferndale
Gary Russell, Fire Chief, Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
December 22, 2014
Sam Taylor, City Clerk
City of Ferndale
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
Re: Proposed Ballot Measures
Dear Sam:
The ballot measures submitted have been received from the County Council. The
measures will appear on the February 10, 2015, Special Election ballot for registered
voters in the City of Ferndale and in Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7.
Changes were made to the heading and a concise description was added. The
measures will appear on the ballot as follows:
City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
The City of Ferndale adopted Ordinance No. 1848 initiating the process for annexing
the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection District # 7. This measure would annex
the City of Ferndale into District V.
Shall the City of Ferndale be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom County Fire
Protection District #7?
Yes
No
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@co.whatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept
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Letter to Sam Taylor
City of Ferndale & WCFPD 7
December 22, 2014
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #7 Board of Commissioners adopted
Resolution #2014-1009-01 concurring with the City of Ferndale to annex the City into
District V.
Shall the City of Ferndale be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom County Fire
Protection District #7?
Yes
No
This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080.
Sincerely,
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
cc: County Council
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@comhatcom.wa.us Recording@comhatcorrma.us Elections@comhatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcorrma.us We gladly accept
360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls.
Nancy Moore
From: Nancy Moore
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 2:23 PM
To: 'grussell@wcfd7.org'; 'pmarkel@wcfd7.org'
Subject: 2-10-15 Proposed Ballot Measures
Attachments: 2-10-15 Ferndale & FD 7_20141222123848.pdf
Please see the attached letter regarding the ballot measures for the February 10, 2015 Special Election. (I sent this
earlier, however, I typed the wrong e-mail address.)
Sincerely,
-Na' ncy M..Moore
Offke Coor�tznator
V'atcom County .Au41tors Office
g11 ,sand Ave., Suite log
Bellnp am V_A g9225
�g6o% 676-674o, ext. #�oundkey% 5oo71
Nancy Moore
From: Auditor
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 12:56 PM
To: Sam Taylor (SamTaylor@cityofferndale.org); grussell@wcfdl7.org
Cc: Dana Brown -Davis; pmarkel@wcfdl7.org
Subject: 2-10-15 Proposed Ballot Measures
Attachments: 2-10-15 Ferndale & FD 7_20141222123848.pdf
Please see the attached letter regarding the ballot measures for the February 10, 2015 Special Election.
Sincerely,
JVancy ✓'i ..Moore
Office Coordinator
30 atcom County Au tors Office
g1i y'rand_Ave., Suite log
Beling.,&M 7Y.A 98225
&6o% 676-6740, ext. #�oundkey) 50071
Whatcom County Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office '� County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Election Division
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (380) 82
Fax:738-4556
4556 E I VE D
Email:: ele elections = co,whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
DEC 1 9 2014
DEBBIE ADELSTEIN
WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Date: December 19, 2014
Re: City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 7
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 7
The memo you returned to us regarding the Ballot Title for the respective jurisdictions
did not take into account the reciprocal title that needs to be submitted to the district.
We would propose that the following should be the approved language:
City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County
Fire Protection District 7
The City of Ferndale adopted Ordinance No. 1848 initiating the process for
annexing the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection District # 7. This
measure would annex the City of Ferndale into District #7.
Shall the City of Ferndale be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom County
S:Wancy\2015\Feb 10 2015 Special Election\2nd memo Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter FERNDALE.doc
Fire Protection District #7?
Yes
No
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County
Fire Protection District 7
The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #7 Board of Commissioners
adopted Resolution #2014-1009-01 concurring with the City of Ferndale to
annex the city into District V.
Shall the City of Ferndale be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District #7?
Yes
No
Please indicate your approval of these two ballot titles:
A— Approved
Signature
02
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Whatcom County Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office ��P A County Auditor 6n ado*'
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 '��Election Division i
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections ,,co.whatcomma.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Date: December 15, 2014
Re: City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 7
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 7
Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW
29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with
the district.
We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
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2014 FIRE DISTRICT #7 RES. - FERNDALE
PROPOSED BY: CITY OF FERNDALE
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 9, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-066
REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE INTO FIRE DISTRICT #7 ON THE BALLOT AT
THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2014, the City of Ferndale adopted Ordinance No. 1848
initiating the process for annexing the City of Ferndale into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #7; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #7 approved
Resolution 2014-1009-01, concurring with the City of Ferndale's annexation proposal; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Ferndale and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #7
believe the proposed annexation will best serve the public's interest; and
WHEREAS, RCW 52.04 outlines the process for annexation of a city or town into a fire
protection district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed
annexation and the proposal will be ready to send to a vote of the people once it is approved
by the Boundary Review Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby
forwards the annexation proposal to the Whatcom County Auditor for inclusion on the ballot at
the next special election, pending approval by the Boundary Review Board.
form:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following
SHALL THE CITY OF FERNDALE BE ANNEXED TO AND BE A PART OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #7?
YES
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the voters in this election within the
City of Ferndale vote in favor of the annexation and a majority of the voters in this election
within What gMiUomf)} y Fire Protection District #7 vote in favor of the annexation, the City of
Ferndale,,�Ijl Ffand shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District
#7. ,tip oe°. a fif
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AP,PRAVED
Civil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7
Post Office Box 1599 * Ferndale, Washington 98248 " (360) 384-03.03
Resolution 2014-1009-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD. OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 CONCURRING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FERNDALE, ORDINANCE NO. 1848 APPROVING INITIATION OF THE
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE' INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT NO. 7.
WHEREAS, the 'City Council of the CITY OF FERNDALE (the "City") passed Ordinance
1848 on July 21, 2014 (the: "Ordinance") pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, which ❑rdinance
expressed the City's interest in seeking to join and annex into WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (the "District") and found that the public interest would be best
served by the annexation of the City into:the District; and
WHEREAS, the District was officially presented With the Ordinance seeking annexation
by the City at the. regular Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on August 14, 2014, after which.
the Board of Fire Commissioners acknowledged and transmitted a letter of receipt of such
Ordinance to .the City; :and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 52.04.:061, and after holding a public hearing at 7`00 pm
on September 8, 2014.for: the :expressed issue of the City's request for annexation into th.e
District where members of the general public acid department members were welcome to attend
and give testimony regarding the annexation request from the City; and
WHEREAS, 'the Board of Fire Commissioners of. the District considered and discussed
the annexation request staff recommendations; the public's testimony and debate that followed
in the September 11, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, :at the September 11, 2014 regular monthly meeting the District's Board of
Fire Commissioners determined that the annexation of the City into .the District was in the public
interest and authorized, by motion, the District's staff to prepare a resolution concurring with the
City's Ordinance seeking annexation into the District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to RCW 52.04.061 the Board of
Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7, hereby concurs with the
City of Ferridale's Ordinance 1848 seeking annexation into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District No. 7, which has been determined to be in the: public best interest,_ and be it further
resolved that notification of such concurrence shall be transmitted to the legislative authority of
Whatcom County by Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7.
Approved at the regular board meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 7, this 9th day of October 2014.
Attested by:
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Patty R. Markel, Board Secretary Chai
Commiss.ioner Michael Murphy
Commissioner Gerald Metzger.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1848
AN ORDINANCE OF THE FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL STATING AN
INTENT, PURSUANT TO RCW 52.04.061 ET SEQ., TO ANNEX TO AND
JOIN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 7, AND MAKING A
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY,
AUTHORIZING THE. FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION
WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY REVIEW BOARD, NOTIFYING THE
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE INTENT TO
ANNEX PENDING FAVORABLE DECISION BY THE BOUNDARY REVIEW
BOARD, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale and Whatcom County Fire District No. 7
have engaged in discussions concerning the potential annexation of the City
to the District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate the process described in RCW
52.04.061 et seq. for annexation of the City to the District,
NOW THEREFORE, TH.E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Intent to Annex/Finding of Public Interest. The City
Council hereby states its intent to have the City annex to and join Whatcom
County Fire District No. 7, subject to. approval by the Whatcom County
Boundary Review Board and the voters of the City and the District. The City
Council finds that annexation of the City to Whatcom County Fire District No.
7 will serve the public interest of the citizens of Ferndale and the greater
Ferndale area. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District
No. 7 is hereby requested to concur in the annexation and to notify the
Whatcom County Council so that an election may be called on the question,
pending a favorable decision by Whatcom County Boundary Review Board.
Section 2: Notice of. Intent. The Mayor or his designee is hereby
authorized to coordinate With Whatcom Fire District No. 7 to file a notice of
intent with the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board seeking approval
for annexation of the City to Whatcom County Fire District No. 7. The Mayor
is further authorized to take all necessary steps to pursue approval of the
annexation by the Boundary Review Board in coordination with Whatcom
County Fire District No. 7.
Section 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or word of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of
any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
ordinance.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, on this
21"'t day of July, 2014.
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Date: 7-- 2?> - 20 f
ATTEST:
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Sam Taylor., CITY CLERK
Whatcom County P<�M CO el
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 93j""``°
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections aRco.whatcornma.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Date: December 15, 2014
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Re: City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Contact
information is included should you need to communicate with the district.
We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience.
Thank You.
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WHATCOM COUNTY
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Keith M. Willnauer
Assessor
Date: December 17, 2014
��oM County Courthouse
�P 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106
.y,�1 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Telephone: (360) 676-6790
RC Fax: 360j 73$-2472
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DEC 1 7 2014
DEBBIE ADELSTEIN
WHATCOM COUNTY AUDIMR
To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor
From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assistan
Whatcom County Assessor's Office
Re: City of Ferndale/Fire District #7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale into Whatcom County Fire District #7
I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the City of Ferndale/Fire
District #7 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no
concerns with the ballot measure.
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360)738-4556
Email: elections a�comhatcomma.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge
From Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Date: December 15, 2014
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Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Re: City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate
with the district. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the district's legal counsel:
Simple Majority.
Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Thursday, December 18.
Thank You.
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City of Ferndale
Proposition No. 2015-1�,
Annexation of the City Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 7
Proposition No. 2015-1 V)6
Annexation of the City of Ferndale Intfl,,,Fire Protection District 7
rP�GOM co`y
Ballot Measure Cover Sheet
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This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Name of District:
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District Address: 0. gchc Otg� Fe rwk-Ae-, xtjA- R Big a , PA jTis9q FP-A-kec%A%A qgq$
District Contact Person 1:
Contact Person 1 Phone:
District Contact Person 2:
Contact Person 2 Phone:
Attorney for District:
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Attorney Phone: �3��) (��( �%`i�ao ,Q �, 3 Email: JfY&Jwa lavwa6arivy- t. c,. -"
Type of Election: A-nne4 a.��
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
S-►-ale Ftib, n- �,
(e.g., Si ple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References l2-GU-f S 2 , 6q , v J 1
Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of ❑ Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? ❑ Yes
Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes
Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election)
This form is available in a fellable form on the Auditor's Website: www. whatcomcounty. us/auditor/odf/measurecover. pdf
Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a
primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's
responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution
deadline date.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2014 — 395
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
bale Received iti Couttil i7f k e
Agenda Date
Assi ned to:
Originator:
City of Fern
12/2/2014
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DEC I 5 2014
12/9/2014
Finance/Council
Division Head.
Dept. Head. -
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DE13SIE ADELSTEIN
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WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR
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Executive:
TITLE OF DOCUMENT.
Reslution requesting Auditor city of Ferndale into Fire District #7 on ballot
ATTACHMENTS:
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date: x
h
SUMMARYSTATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Resolution requesting that the Whatcom County Auditor include the question of annexation of the city of Ferndale into Fire Distrcit #7 on the ballot at
the next special election.
COMMITTEEACTION.•
COUNCILACTION.
12/9/2014: Approved in Finance Committee, forwarded to
12/9/2014: Approved 7-0, Res. 2014-066
Council for approval
Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
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Number: Res. 2014-066
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the Coun 's website at. www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
2014 FIRE DISTRICT #7 RES. - FERNDALE
PROPOSED BY: CITY OF FERNDALE
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 9, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-066
REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE INTO FIRE DISTRICT #7 ON THE BALLOT AT
THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2014, the City of Ferndale adopted Ordinance No. 1848
initiating the process for annexing the City of Ferndale into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #7; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #7 approved
Resolution 2014-1009-01, concurring with the City of Ferndale's annexation proposal; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Ferndale and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #7
believe the proposed annexation will best serve the public's interest; and
WHEREAS, RCW 52.04 outlines the process for annexation of a city or town into a fire
protection district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed
annexation and the proposal will be ready to send to a vote of the people once it is approved
by the Boundary Review Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby
forwards the annexation proposal to the Whatcom County Auditor for inclusion on the ballot at
the next special election, pending approval by the Boundary Review Board.
form:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following
SHALL THE CITY OF FERNDALE BE ANNEXED TO AND BE A PART OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #7?
YES
NO
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the voters in this election within the
City of Ferndale vote in favor of the annexation and a majority of the voters in this election
within Whatc, M►iGwjf) y Fire Protection District #7 vote in favor of the annexation, the City of
Ferndale �O' I le Lar&kO and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District
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Civil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7
Post Office Box 1599 * Ferndale, Washington 98248 * (360) 384-0303
Resolution 2014-1009-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO`. 7 CONCURRING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FERNDALE; ORDINANCE NO. 1848 APPROVING INITIATION OF THE
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT NO. 7.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the CITY OF FERNDALE (the "City") passed Ordinance
1848 on July 21, 2014 (the "Ordinance') pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, which ordinance
expressed the City's interest in seeking to join and annex into WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 (the "District") and found that the public interest would be best
served by the annexation of the City into the District; and
WHEREAS, the District was officially presented with the Ordinance seeking annexation
by the City at the regular Board of Fire Commissioners. meeting on August 14' 2014, after which
the Board of Fire Commissioners acknowledged and transmitted a letter of receipt of such
Ordinance to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, and after holding a public hearing at 7:00 pm
on September 8; 2014 for the expressed issue :of the City's request for annexation into the
District where members of the general public and department members were welcome to attend
and give testimony regarding the annexation request from the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District considered and discussed
the annexation request, staff recommendations; the public's testimony and debate that followed
in the September 11, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, at the September 11, 2014 regular monthly meeting the District's Board of
Fire Commissioners determined that the annexation of the City into the District was in the public
interest and authorized, by motion, the District's staff to prepare a resolution concurring with the
City's Ordinance seeking annexation into the District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to RCW 52.04.061 the Board of
Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7, hereby concurs with the
City of Ferndale's Ordinance 1848 seeking annexation into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District No. 7, which has been determined to be in the public best interest, and be it further
resolved that notification of such concurrence shall be transmitted to the legislative authority of
Whatcom County by Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 7.
.Approved :at the regular board meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 7, this 9th day of October 2014.
Attested by,
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Patty lVlairkel, Board Secretary
i-.MEDjSTFUCTIWCFDTIg I*AMronn— --.,. — ._ _ I •. G,--,,
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Commissioner Michael
Commissioner Gerald Metzger
ORDINANCE NO. 1848
AN ORDINANCE OF THE FERNDALE CITY COUNCIL STATING AN
INTENT, PURSUANT TO RCW 52.04.061 ET SEQ., TO ANNEX TO AND
JOIN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 7, AND MAKING A
FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION
WITH THE WHATCOM COUNTY REVIEW BOARD, NOTIFYING THE
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE INTENT TO
ANNEX PENDING FAVORABLE DECISION BY THE BOUNDARY REVIEW
BOARD, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Ferndale and Whatcom County Fire District No. 7
have engaged in discussions concerning the potential annexation of the City
to the District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to initiate the process described in RCW
52.04.061 et seq. for annexation of the City to the District;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Intent to Annex/Finding of Public Interest. The City
Council hereby states its intent to have the City annex to and join Whatcom
County Fire District No. 7, subject to. approval by the Whatcom County
Boundary Review Board and the voters of the City and the District. The City
Council finds that annexation of the City to Whatcom County Fire District No.
7 will serve the public interest of the citizens of Ferndale and the greater
Ferndale area. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District
No. 7 is hereby requested to concur in the annexation and to notify the
Whatcom County Council so that an election may be called on the question,
pending a favorable decision by Whatcom County Boundary Review Board.
Section 2: Notice of. Intent. The Mayor or his designee is hereby
authorized to coordinate with Whatcom Fire District No. 7 to file a notice of
intent: with the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board seeking approval
for annexation of the City to Whatcom County Fire District No. 7. The Mayor
is further authorized to take all necessary steps to pursue approval of the
annexation by the Boundary Review Board in coordination with Whatcom
County Fire District No. 7.
Section 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or word of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of
any other section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this
ordinance.
PASSED by the Council of the City of Ferndale, Washington, on this
215t day of ]uly, 2014.
A.
Gay S. Jensen, M OR
Date: 7- 23 - 2.0
ATTEST:
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Sam Taylor., CITY CLERK