HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 - City of Lynden Rural Electrification Corporation Bonds $2,350,000 Nov 5,1991 Failed 68.8%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 C,�Xfity Auditor
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of November,
Co y Legi lative Authority t
CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD
STATE OF WASHINGTON }
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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
PROPOSITION NO.1
Fire Truck Bonds - 250,000
For the purpose of acquiring a new Fire tru shall the City of Lynden
issue up to $250,0D0 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, mauuing within a maximum term
of to years. all as provided in ordinance # BONDS, NO 118
889 of she City?
PROPOSITION NO.2
CIty Hull 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 $2,500,000 of geneai obligation
bonds payable. both principal and interest BONDS, YES 1 Z1
out of annual property tax levies in excess of
constitutional or statutory tax hmitad=,
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
talcing improvements for public recreational
purposes, shall Lire 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 to excess of constinttional or statutory tax limitations,
maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in
Ordinance # 891 of the City?
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%
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The canvass having been completed this 20th day of Novembphr
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ORDINANCE NO. 8 9 !91 iToR
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Lynden, Washington,
providing for the submission to the qualified1
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 $2,350,000,
for the purpose of providing funds to make
improvements to the Lynden Recreation Center,
and to acquire land and undertake improvements
thereon for public recreational purposes.
WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of
the City of Lynden, Washington (the "City") requires the City to
acquire, construct and furnish improvements to be used for public
recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide financing for the construction
and furnishing of such facilities, 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
$2,350,000; 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 and welfare of the inhabitants of the City require
the City to undertake the Project hereinafter described at the time
or times and in the order and in the manner deemed most necessary
and advisable by the City Council.
Section 2. Authorization of Project and Bonds.
The City shall (a) make improvements to the Lynden Recreation
Center, including, but not limited to, a kiddie pool, weight room,
gymnasium and administrative offices; and (b) acquire land
(approximately 20-26 acres) adjacent to the Bender Road baseball
diamond (playfield) and undertake improvements thereon to be used
for public recreational purposes (collectively the "Project"). The
cost of all necessary architectural, engineering and other
consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative
expenses, on- and off -site utilities and other costs incurred in
connection with the Project shall be deemed a part of the costs of
the Project. The Project shall be completed with all necessary
appurtenances and related facilities.
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
$2,350,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in an aggre-
gate 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
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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
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, 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 20 years
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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
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:
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CITY OF LYNDEN
PROPOSITION NO.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BONDS - $2,350,000
For the purpose of acquiring, constructing and
furnishing improvements to the Lynden Recreation Center
and acquiring land and undertaking improvements for
public recreational purposes, shall the City of Lynden
issue up to $2,350,000 of general obligation bonds pay-
able, both principal and interest, out of annual property
tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax
limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years,
all as provided in Ordinance # 891 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.
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
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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.
INTRODUCED and PASSED by the Council of the City of Lynden,
Washington, at a special meeting thereof, held on the 19th day of
September, 1991.
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City Clerk
CITY OF LYNDEN, WASHINGTON
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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. 89L of the Council (herein called the "Ordi-
nance"), introduced and passed at a special meeting thereof held
on the 19th 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 19th day of September, 1991.
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CITY OF LYNDEN
OFFI CIAL BALLOT
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BONDS",.
November 5, 1991
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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.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BONDS - $2,350,000
For the purpose of acquiring, constructing and
furnishing improvements to the Lynden Recreation Center
and acquiring land and undertaking improvements for
public recreational purposes, shall the City of Lynden
issue up to $2,350,000 of general obligation bonds pay-
able, both principal and interest, out of annual property
tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax
limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years,
all as provided in Ordinance # 891 of the City?
BONDS, YES
BONDS, NO
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
CITY OF LYNDEN
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 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. 1
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BONDS - $2,350,000
For the purpose of acquiring, constructing and
furnishing improvements to the Lynden Recreation Center
and acquiring land and undertaking improvements for
public recreational purposes, shall the City of Lynden
issue up to $2,350,000 of general obligation bonds pay-
able, both principal and interest, out of annual property
tax levies -in excess of constitutional or statutory tax
limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years,
all as provided in Ordinance # 891 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 19, 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 19, 1991, and
will";'cbnduct said special election to be held November 5, 1991.
DATED, at Bellingham, Washington, thiq/?, day of September,
Whatcom C unty Auditor