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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 - City of Lynden Fire Truck Bonds $250,000 Nov 5,1991 Failed 63.3%WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 5, 1991 IN THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN THE CITY THE PROPOSITION NO. 1 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR A NEW FIRE TRUCK, PROPOSITION NO. 2 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000 FOR A NEW CITY HALL AND PROPOSITION NO. 3 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,350,000 FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to. be the election returns of the City of Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 5th day of November, 1991 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. 1991. Whatcom Co my Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of November, y/Legi4 lative Authority 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 our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within the precincts within the boundaries of the City of Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington on the 5th day of November, 1991 and the results were as follows: LYNDEN CITY - PAGE 2 -CITYLYNDEN PROPOSITION NO.1 Fire Truck Bonds - $250,000 For the purpose of acquiring a new flue truck shall the City of Lynden issue up to S250,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax BONDS, YES 117 -� limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 10 Fears, all as provided in Ordinance # BONDS NO 118 889 of the City? ' PROPOSITION NO.2 Ciry Hall Bonds - $2,500,000 For the purpose of constructing and furnishing a new City Hall, including administrative and Police Department facilities, shall the City of Lynden issue up to S2,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest BONDS, YES 121 out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 BONDS, NO 122 years. all as provided in Ordinance # 888 of the City? PROPOSITION NO.3 Recreational Facilities Bonds - $2,350,000 For the purpose of acquiring, constructing and furnishing improvements to the Lynden Re- creation Center and acquiring land and under- BONDS, YES 125 taking improvements for public recreational purposes, shall the City of Lynden issue up to $2,350,000 of general obligation bonds pay- BONDS, NO 126 able, both principal and interest. out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, manuring within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Ordinance # 891 of the City? 1991. Numbers Persons Voting Last General Election 2,200 40% 880 60% 528 BONDS, YES - 904 BONDS, NO - 1,560 BONDS FAILED: 63.3% BONDS, YES - 730 BONDS, NO - 1,755 BONDS FAILED: 70.6% BONDS, YES - 766 BONDS, NO - 1,688 BONDS FAILED: 68.8% The canvass having been completed this 20th day of November, WHATCOM COUNTY Coun y Leg*s-1 CANVASSINf ARD ve Au4hority J County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney CITY OF LYNDEN OFF I CIAL BALLOT FIRE TRUCK BONDS November 5, 1991 "/IYA oIRCEo �ZA) SO M couNrr o�ro � 9 199, R INSTRUCTION TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposi- tion, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "BONDS, YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "BONDS, NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 FIRE TRUCK BONDS - $250,000 For the purpose of acquiring a new f ire truck, shall the City of Lynden issue up to $250,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies -in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 10 years, all as provided in Ordinance # _,�Mq— of the City? BONDS, YES BONDS, NO NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF LYNDEN FIRE TRUCK BONDS November 5, 1991 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 5, 1991, a special election will be held in the above -named city for the submission to the qualified electors of said city of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. FIRE TRUCK BONDS - $250,000 For the purpose of acquiring a new fire truck, shall the City of Lynden issue up to $250,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 10 years, all as provided in Ordinance # 889 of the City? BONDS, YES . . . . . . [ ] BONDS, NO . . . . . . [ ] The special election shall be held at the regular polling places in each precinct within the City at the following addresses: Precincts Polling Places Said polling places shall be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 o'clock p.m. Whatcom County Auditor OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for cities within the county; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynden lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the City Council of said City by ordinance passed September 16, 1991, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election on November 5, 1991; and WHEREAS, said City by said ordinance has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election; NOW, THEREFORE, it is authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction of the above -mentioned special election of the City of Lynden, authorized and ordered by an ordinance of its City Council passed on September 16, 1991, and w*1 conduct said special election to be held November 5, 1991. �rYs4••'DA3IEP at Bellingham, Washington, this�day of September, 41 - Whatcom CQ my Auditor uN1 f -� ORDINANCE NO. �TCOM SFp COV fp�� Hry F 9 , q("OnOR 99I AN ORDINANCE of the City of Lynden, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on November 5, 1991, of a proposition authorizing the City to issue its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $250,000, for the purpose of providing funds to acquire a new fire truck. WHEREAS, the best interests, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Lynden, Washington (the "City") requires the City to a new fire truck; and WHEREAS, in order to provide financing for the acquisition of the fire truck, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the City issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $250,000; and WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question of whether or not the City may issue such bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the City for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN, as follows: Section 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the best interests, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City require the City to undertake the Project hereinafter described. Section 2. Authorization of Project and Bonds. The City shall acquire and furnish a Class A pumping fire truck with a five -person canopy cab (the "Project") for a total cost, including financing expenses, estimated to be $250,000. For the purpose of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the costs of the Project, including all costs of financial, legal and other services lawfully incurred incident thereto, and to the issuance of bonds, the City shall issue and sell its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $250,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the City. Both the principal of and interest on the Bonds, unless paid from other sources, shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made on all the taxable property within the City without limitation or amount. None of the proceeds of said Bonds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for other than a capital purpose. The expenditure of Bond proceeds shall be made in accordance with its budgets as duly approved from time to time. If the City Council shall determine that it has become imprac- tical to accomplish the Project substantially, by reason of changed conditions or increased costs, the City Council may make such changes in the size, timing, scope or details of the Project as it shall deem reasonable or, if for such reasons the City Council deems it in the best interests of the City, the City Council shall - 2 - CMW857 91/09/09 not be required to accomplish any portion of the Project and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds. If available funds are sufficient, the City shall acquire, construct and equip other capital improvements to the City's fire protection facilities, as determined necessary by the City Council or shall apply proceeds of the Bonds or to the payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the City Council in its discretion shall determine. The Bonds to be issued shall be issued in such amounts and at such time or times as found necessary and advisable by the City Council. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and shall bear interest payable at a rate or rates not to exceed a maximum rate authorized by the City Council. The Bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of 10 years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates as authorized by the City Council and as provided by law. The exact date, form, terms, options of redemption, maturities and conditions of sale of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by ordinance or ordinances of the City Council passed for such purpose. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the City may issue short term obligations as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 3. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified - 3 - CMW857 91/09/09 electors of the City of a proposition authorizing the City to issue bonds for the purpose of undertaking the Project, at a special election to be held therein on the 5th day of November, 1991. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested also to find the existence of such emergency and to assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the City and to submit to the qualified electors of the City the proposition hereinafter set forth. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor in the following form: CITY OF LYNDEN PROPOSITION NO. FIRE TRUCK BONDS - $250,000 For the purpose of constructing and furnishing a new City Hall, including administrative and Police Department facilities, shall the City of Lynden issue up to $250,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 10 years, all as provided in Ordinance # r989 of the City? BONDS, YES . . . . . . [ ] BONDS, NO . . . . . . [ ] Certification of such proposition by the City Clerk to the Whatcom County Auditor, in accordance with law, prior to the date of such election on November 5, 1991, and any other act consistent with this authority and prior to the effective date of this ordinance, are hereby ratified and confirmed. - 4 - CMW857 91/09/09 Section 4. Levy Authorized. The City shall annually levy a tax on all the taxable property within the City, in excess of regular property tax levies, in an amount sufficient, together with other funds available for such purposes, to pay principal and interest on the Bonds. Section 5. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this ordinance or the Bonds, but this ordinance and the Bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, that any provi- sion which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after its passage and publication as provided by law. - 5 - CMW857 91/09/09 INTRODUCED and PASSED by the Council of the City of Lynden, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th day of September, 1991. ATTEST: City Clerk 0 APPROV = CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON By ayore -� - 6 - CMW857 91/09/09 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Clerk of the City of Lynden, Washington (the "City"), and keeper of the records of the City Council (herein called the "Council"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached ordinance is a true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 889 of the Council (herein called the "Ordi- nance"), introduced and passed at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of September, 1991. 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 Council voted in the proper manner for the passage of said Ordinance; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of said Ordinance have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City this day of 1991. Q� City Clerk s v r [CLII 'Y SEA ] - 1 00 TAT'