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`A Official Canvass of the Special Election for
City of Nooksack
, Whatcom County, Washington
A�f!IN Held 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 Nooksack, Whatcom County, State of
Washington.
The proposition concerned the annexation of the City of Nooksack into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1.
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
Royce Bupoo , Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Carl Weimer, County Council Chair
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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
Jim Ackerman, Mayor
City of Nooksack
103 W. Madison St.
Nooksack, WA 98276
Dear Jim:
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
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%
Tota 1
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: 2/23/2015 5:01 PM Page 2 of 2
Whatcom County
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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
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Diana Bradrick
Chief Deputy Auditor
Copies of the City of Nooksack, Proposition No. 2015-1, Annexation of the City of
Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1, election results from the
February 10, 2015 Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and
Treasurer's Office.
Receipt Acknowledged:
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE:
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TREASURER'S OFFICE:
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Date
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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.
Actions 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.
4. 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.If packet 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
gives original to filer. (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only — no references to resolution
number.)
,.for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to submitter.
,7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
8. Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as
a checklist.
.9. 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.
12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count was not exceeded. If it is, advises
Auditor.
Gives file to Auditor or designee.
Actions by Auditor or designee:
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14. If the word count of the xplanatory statemen s eacceeded, contacts submitter to remedy.
��-Reviews validation require n is
submitted or by consulting with
submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting
the measure, if applicable.
�ts a copy of that information in the file and marks on the folder in red the passage
requirement.
1turns file to Office Coordinator.
Actions by Office Coordinator:
If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district:
18. P Ares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title and prepare
ncise statement, if necessary. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo)
"i Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt.
t 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.
L 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 transmitt letter. Places inside ballot measure folder.
�2. Gives folder to C udito for review.
Actions by Chief Deputy Auditor:
g"teviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation.
24 ing green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on
s t to go to PA and Assessor.
z4-5 Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder.
L,2B" Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor.
27. Returns folder to file rack.
Actions by Prosecuting Attorney:
8. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure.
626�Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any.
,-�e nds 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:
1. Reviews submission.
32. Provides feedback to Auditor or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample
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.
*Naming 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
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This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Name of District: Whatcom County Fire District No. 1
District Address: P.C. Box 454
District Contact Person 1 Mel Blankers, Fire Chief
Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-966-5757
(Name and Title)
Email: mblankers@whatcomes.org
District Contact Person 2 Rollin Harper, Planner
Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-733-6033
(Name and Title)
Email: rollinh@sehome.com
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Aftornev for District: Seth A. Woolson
Attorney Phone:
360-671-1796
Email: swoolson@chmelik.com
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Type of Election: Annexation of City of Nooksack into Fire District No. 1
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
Simple Majority within District & Simple Majority within City
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 52.04.071
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Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of �W Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? it 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 fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www. whatcomcounty. us/auditor/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 P��°M JC00 Debbie Adelstein
Auditor's Office �� County Auditor
Whatcom County Courthouse Diana Bradrick
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 qs"'"G�� 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: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief, Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Rollin Harper, Planner
James S. Ackerman, City of Nooksack Mayor
December 22, 2014
Chief Mel Blankers
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
P.O. Box 4307
Nooksack, WA 98276
Re: Proposed Ballot Measures
Dear Chief Blankers:
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 Nooksack and in Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1.
Changes were made to the heading and a concise description was added. The
measures will appear on the ballot as follows:
City of Nooksack
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 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
Licensing Recording Elections Administration
Licensing@co.whatcornma.us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept
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Letter to Chief Mel Blankers
City of Nooksack & WCFPD 1
December 22, 2014
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Proposition No. 2015-2
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 Board of Commissioners adopted
Resolution #221 concurring with the City of Nooksack to annex the City into District #1.
Shall the City of Nooksack be annexed to, and be a part of, Whatcom County Fire
Protection District #1?
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@comhatcornma.us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@comhatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept
360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls.
Nancy Moore
From: Auditor
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 12:44 PM
To: mblankers@whatcomes.org; rollinh@sehome.com; mayor@cityofnooksack.com
Cc: Dana Brown -Davis
Subject: 2-10-15 Ballot Measures
Attachments: 2-10-15 FD 1 & Nooksack_20141222123736.pdf
Please see the attached letter regarding the proposed ballot measures for the City of Nooksack and WCFPD 1 for the 2-
10-15 Special Election.
Sincerely,
✓Na' ncy M...Moore
Office Coornator
V atcom County .Auhtors Office
311 Grandf.Ave., Suite 103
Bedtngh'am V_A 98225
&60% 676--6740, ext. #�ound_,&Y) 500,-1
Whatcom County
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Auditor's Office
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Whatcom County Courthouse
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311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: electionsaa,co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Audi ef���
Date: December 19, 2014
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Re: City of Nooksack
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District No. 1
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Proposition No. 2015-2
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
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 Nooksack
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County
Fire Protection District 1
The City of Nooksack adopted Ordinance No. 7-4244 41:1latingtthe 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
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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
RECEIVED
DEC 1 9 2014
DEBBIE ADELSTEIN
WHATCOM COUNTY 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.
Shall the City of Fe ale 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 91?
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 Suck�� m
Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor
Whatcom County
Auditor's Office �r _.�'A
Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: electionsAco.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor p44a, �Uzz�
Date: December 15, 2014
Re: City of Nooksack
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
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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Fire Protection District #1?
Yes
No
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Proposition No. 2015-2
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County
Fire Protection District 1
The Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 Board of Commissioners
adopted Resolution #221 concurring with the City of Nooksack to annex the
city 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 indicate your approval of these two ballot titles:
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Signature
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2014 FIRE DISTRICT #1 RES. - NOOKSACK
PROPOSED BY: CITY OF NOOKSACK
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 9, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-065
REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO FIRE DISTRICT #1 ON THE BALLOT AT
THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2014, the City of Nooksack adopted Ordinance No. 674,
initiating the process for annexing the City of Nooksack into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #1; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 approved
Resolution #221, concurring with the City of Nooksack's annexation proposal; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1
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 Nooksack has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed
annexation and the proposal is now ready to be sent to a vote of the people.
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.
form:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following
SHALL THE CITY OF NOOKSACK BE ANNEXED TO AND BE A PART OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1?
YES
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the voters in this election within the
City of Nooksack vote in favor of the annexation and a majority of the voters in this election
within Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 vote in favor of the annexation, the City of
Nooksack shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District
#1.
APPROVED this 9th day Of December , 2014.
A T� r -1
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
AFI PRO 'ED A TO FORM —
civil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
Resolution # 221
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 CONCURRING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NOOKSACK, ORDINANCE NO. 674 APPROVING INITIATION OF THE
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nooksack (the "City") passed Ordinance No.
742-14 on October 6, 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. 1 (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 October 9, 2014; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, and after holding a public hearing at 2:00 pm
on October 9, 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 October 9, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, at the October 9, 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. 1, hereby concurs with the
City of Nooksack's Ordinance No. 674 seeking annexation into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District No. 1, 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. 1 and be it further
resolved that the District's Fire Chief is authorized to coordinate with the City to file a Notice of
Intention with the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board regarding the proposed annexation
of the City into the District.
Approved at the regular board meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 1, this 9th day of October 2014.
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ORDINANCE NO. 674
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, STATING AN INTENT, PURSUANT TO
RCW 52.04.061 ET SEQ., TO ANNEX TO AND JOIN WHATCOM
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO COORDINATE WITH THE FIRE DISTRICT ON THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION WITH THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD, AND NOTIFYING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL OF THE INTENT TO ANNEX PENDING FAVORABLE
DECISION BY THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, the geographic area of the City of Nooksack lies outside the boundaries of Whatcom
County Fire District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack currently contracts with Whatcom County Fire District No. lto
provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens ofNooksack;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 have engaged in
discussion concerning the potential annexation of the City to the Fire 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 Fire District; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK,
WASHINGTON, 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. 1, 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 the District will serve the public interest of the citizens
ofNooksack and the greater Nooksack area. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire
District No. 1 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 the
Whatcom County Boundary Review Board.
SECTION 2: Notice of Intention. The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized to coordinate
with Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 to file a Notice of Intention with the Whatcom County
Page 1
Boundary Review Board seeking annexation of the City to the Fire District. The Mayor is further
authorized to take all necessary steps to pursue approval of the annexation by the Boundary Review
Board in coordination with the Fire District.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
separately and independently and, in the event that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or phrases may later be declared invalid or unconstitutional, then any ordinance or
ordinances, or parts thereof, amended or repealed by such portion of this Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from after five (5) days after passage,
approval, signing, and publication/posting, as provided by law.
PASSED by a majority of the whole membership of the City Council of the City of
Nooksack, Washington, and there signed and approved by its Mayor, at a regular meeting of said
Council held this day of OG�U�P.�2014.
ATTEST:
GINIA ARNASON, City Clerk
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CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOM . -RYER, City Attorney
Whatcom County
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Auditor's Office
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Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: elections aRco.whatcom.wa.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 Nooksack
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
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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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: Whatcom County Fire District No. 1
District Address: P.O. Box 454
District Contact Person 1: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-966-5757 Email: mblankers@whatcomes.org
District Contact person 2: Rollin Harper, Planner
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-733-6033 Email: rollinh@sehome.com
MAN
Attorney for District:
Attorney Phone:
Type of Election:
Seth A. Woolson
360-671-1796
Email: swoolson@chmelik.com
Annexation of Citv of Nooksack into Fire District No. 1
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
Simple Majority within District & Simple Majority within City
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 52.04.071
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Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of id Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? A 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 fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/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.
2014 FIRE DISTRICT #1 RES. - NOOKSACK
PROPOSED BY: CITY OF NOOKSACK
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 9, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-065
REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO FIRE DISTRICT #1 ON THE BALLOT AT
THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2014, the City of Nooksack adopted Ordinance No. 674,
initiating the process for annexing the City of Nooksack into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #1; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 approved
Resolution #221, concurring with the City of Nooksack's annexation proposal; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1
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 Nooksack has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed
annexation and the proposal is now ready to be sent to a vote of the people.
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.
form:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following
SHALL THE CITY OF NOOKSACK BE ANNEXED TO AND BE A PART OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1?
YES
TEO
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the voters in this election within the
City of Nooksack vote in favor of the annexation and a majority of the voters in this election
within Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 vote in favor of the annexation, the City of
Nooksack shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District
#1.
APPROVED this 9th day of December , 2014.
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Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
AFPRO ED Aq TO FO!--
ivil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
Resolution # 221
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 CONCURRING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NOOKSACK, ORDINANCE NO. 674 APPROVING INITIATION OF THE
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nooksack (the "City") passed Ordinance No.
742-14 on October 6, 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. 1 (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 October 9, 2014; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, and after holding a public hearing at 2:00 pm
on October 9, 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 October 9, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, at the October 9, 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. 1, hereby concurs with the
City of Nooksack's Ordinance No. 674 seeking annexation into Whatcom County Fire
Protection -District No. 1, 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. 1 and be it further
resolved that the District's Fire Chief is authorized to coordinate with the City to file a Notice of
Intention with the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board regarding the proposed annexation
of the City into the District.
Approved at the regular board meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 1, this 9th day of October 2014.
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ORDINANCE NO. 674
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, STATING AN INTENT, PURSUANT TO
RCW 52.04.061 ET SEQ., TO ANNEX TO AND JOIN WHATCOM
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO COORDINATE WITH THE FIRE DISTRICT ON THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION WITH THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD, AND NOTIFYING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL OF THE INTENT TO ANNEX PENDING FAVORABLE
DECISION BY THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, the geographic area of the City of Nooksack lies outside the boundaries of Whatcom
County Fire District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the City ofNooksack currently contracts with Whatcom County Fire District No. lto
provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Nooksack;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 have engaged in
discussion concerning the potential annexation of the City to the Fire 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 Fire District; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK,
WASHINGTON, 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 j oin Whatcom County Fire District No. 1, subj ect 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 the District will serve the public interest of the citizens
ofNooksack and the greater Nooksack area. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire
District No. 1 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 the
Whatcom County Boundary Review Board.
SECTION 2: Notice of Intention. The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized to coordinate
with Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 to file a Notice of Intention with the Whatcom County
Page 1
Boundary Review Board seeking annexation of the City to the Fire District. The Mayor is further
authorized to take all necessary steps to pursue approval of the annexation by the Boundary Review
Board in coordination with the Fire District.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
separately and independently and, in the event that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or phrases may later be declared invalid or unconstitutional, then any ordinance or
ordinances, or parts thereof, amended or repealed by such portion of this Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from after five (5) days after passage,
approval, signing, and publication/posting, as provided by law.
PASSED by a majority of the whole membership of the City Council of the City of
Nooksack, Washingtop, and there signed and approved by its Mayor, at a regular meeting of said
Council held this Vy day of Orbel-, 2014.
ATTEST:
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CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THO YER, City Attorney
WHATCOM COUNTY �a �q County Courthouse
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE4 `�� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106
v Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Keith M. Willnauer z Telephone: (360) 676-6790
Assessor ING�6 Fax: (360) 738-2472
RECEIVFD
DEC 1 7 2014
DEME ADELSTUN
WHATCoM COUNTY AUDITOR
Date: December 17, 2014
To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor
From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assistant
Whatcom County Assessor's Office
Re: City of Nooksack/Fire District #1
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack into Whatcom County Fire District #1
I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the City of Nooksack/Fire
District #1 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no
concerns with the ballot measure.
Whatcom County
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Auditor's Office
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Whatcom County Courthouse
311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103
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Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
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Phone: (360) 676-6742
Fax: (360) 738-4556
Email: election s(d)co.whatcom.wa.us
Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor
To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge
From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor
Date: December 15, 2014
Re: City of Nooksack
Debbie Adelstein
County Auditor
Election Division
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
And
Whatcom County Fire Protection District 1
Proposition No. 2015-1
Annexation of the City of Nooksack Into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District 1
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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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: Whatcom County Fire District No. 1
District Address: P.O. Box 454
District Contact person 1: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-966-5757
Email: mblankers@whatcomes.org
District Contact Person 2: Rollin Harper, Planner
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-733-6033 Email: rollinh@sehome.com
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Attorney Phone:
360-671-1796
Email: swoolson@chmelik.com
Election Information
Type of Election: Annexation of City of Nooksack into Fire District No. 1
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel:
Simple Majority within District & Simple Majority within City
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 52.04.071
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Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of A Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? A 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 fillable form on the Auditors Website: ll lVty vhotcomcountl% si<, ,clitvr/1x1,F'rneasurocovecw1f
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.
2014 FIRE DISTRICT #1 RES. - NOOKSACK
PROPOSED BY: CITY OF NOOKSACK
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 9, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-065
REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO FIRE DISTRICT #1 ON THE BALLOT AT
THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2014, the City of Nooksack adopted Ordinance No. 674,
initiating the process for annexing the City of Nooksack into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #1; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 approved
Resolution #221, concurring with the City of Nooksack's annexation proposal; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1
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 Nooksack has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed
annexation and the proposal is now ready to be sent to a vote of the people.
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.
form:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following
SHALL THE CITY OF NOOKSACK BE ANNEXED TO AND BE A PART OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1?
YES
NO
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the voters in this election within the
City of Nooksack vote in favor of the annexation and a majority of the voters in this election
within Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 vote in favor of the annexation, the City of
Nooksack shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District
#1.
APPROVED this 9th day of , 2014.
A T-ES -
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Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
APPRO ED la TO FOfiW
ivil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
Resolution # 221
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 CONCURRING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NOOKSACK, ORDINANCE NO. 674 APPROVING INITIATION OF THE
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nooksack (the "City") passed Ordinance No.
742-14 on October 6, 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. 1 (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 October 9, 2014; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, and after holding a public hearing at 2:00 pm
on October 9, 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 October 9, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, at the October 9, 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. 1, hereby concurs with the
City of Nooksack's Ordinance No. 674 seeking annexation into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District No. 1, 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. 1 and be it further
resolved that the District's Fire Chief is authorized to coordinate with the City to file a Notice of
Intention with the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board regarding the proposed annexation
of the City into the District.
Approved at the regular board meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 1, this 9th day of October 2014.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, STATING AN INTENT, PURSUANT TO
RCW 52.04.061 ET SEQ., TO ANNEX TO AND JOIN WHATCOM
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND MAILING A FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO COORDINATE WITH THE FIRE DISTRICT ON THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION WITH THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD, AND NOTIFYING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL OF THE INTENT TO ANNEX PENDING FAVORABLE
DECISION BY THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, the geographic area of the City of Nooksack lies outside the boundaries of Whatcom
County Fire District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack currently contracts with Whatcom County Fire District No. Ito
provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens of Nooksack;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 have engaged in
discussion concerning the potential annexation of the City to the Fire 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 Fire District; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK,
WASHINGTON, 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 j oin Whatcom County Fire District No. 1, 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 the District will serve the public interest of the citizens
of Nooksack and the greater Nooksack area. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire
District No. 1 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 the
Whatcom County Boundary Review Board.
SECTION 2: Notice of Intention. The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized to coordinate
with Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 to file a Notice of Intention with the Whatcom County
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Boundary Review Board seeking annexation of the City to the Fire District. The Mayor is further
authorized to take all necessary steps to pursue approval of the annexation by the Boundary Review
Board in coordination with the Fire District.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
separately and independently and, in the event that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or phrases may later be declared invalid or unconstitutional, then any ordinance or
ordinances, or parts thereof, amended or repealed by such portion of this Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from after five (5) days after passage,
approval, signing, and publication/posting, as provided by law.
PASSED by a majority of the whole membership of the City Council of the City of
Nooksack, Washington, and there signed and approved by its Mayor, at a regular meeting of said
Council held this 6,L day of OC,16bel', 2014.
ATTEST:
GINIA ARNASON, City Clerk
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CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON
JA S. C RMA , Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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THOM . -RYER, City Attorney
C�GOM COV
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Ballot Measure Cover Sheet
This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor.
Name of District: Whatcom County Fire District No. 1
District Address: P.O. Box 454
District Contact Person 1: Mel Blankers, Fire Chief
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-966-5757 Email: mblankers@whatcomes.org
District contact person 2: Rollin Harper, Planner
(Name and Title)
Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-733-6033 Email: rollinh@sehome.com
Attorney Information
Attorney for District: Seth A. Woolson
Attorney Phone: 360-671-1796 Email: SWoolson@chmelik.com
Election Information
Type of Election: Annexation of City of Nooksack into Fire District No. 1
(e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.)
State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel
Simple Majority within District & Simple Majority within City
(e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.)
List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 52.04.071
Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of A Yes
the Original?
Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? ii 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 fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/Adf/measurecover.Adf
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 COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2014 — 386
CLEARANCES
Initial
Date
Date Receivedmi i .Ct)uncit U tce
Agenda Date
Assigned to:
Originator:
City of Noo
12/1/2014
R L.0 L i V L,
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12/9/2014
Finance/Council
Division Head.•
Dept. Head. -
DF-B$!E ADELSSEIN
COUNT`;' AUDITOR
Prosecutor:
W14A'TCOM
Purchasin Bud et:
Executive:
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Resolution auditor include question of annexation Nooksackinto Fire District 1
ATTACHMENTS:
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
f SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO
Requested Date:
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 Nooksack into Fire District #1 on the ballot
I at the next special election.
I
COMMITTEEACTION.•
COUNCIL ACTION.
12/9/2014: Approved in Finance Committee, forwarded to
12/9/2014: Approved 7-0, Res. 2014-065
Council for approval
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Related County Contract #:
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Res. 2014-065
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the County's website at: www co.whatcom.wa.us/council.
2014 FIRE DISTRICT #1 RES. - NOOKSACK
PROPOSED BY: CITY OF NOOKSACK
SPONSORED BY: CONSENT
INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 9, 2014
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-065
REQUESTING THAT THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO FIRE DISTRICT #1 ON THE BALLOT AT
THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2014, the City of Nooksack adopted Ordinance No. 674,
initiating the process for annexing the City of Nooksack into Whatcom County Fire Protection
District #1; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 approved
Resolution #221, concurring with the City of Nooksack's annexation proposal; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1
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 Nooksack has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed
annexation and the proposal is now ready to be sent to a vote of the people.
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.
form:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following
SHALL THE CITY OF NOOKSACK BE ANNEXED TO AND BE A PART OF
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1?
YES
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the voters in this election within the
City of Nooksack vote in favor of the annexation and a majority of the voters in this election
within Whatcom County Fire Protection District #1 vote in favor of the annexation, the City of
Nooksack shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District
#1.
APPROVED this 9th day of December , 2014.
A TES -
Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council
APPRO ED A TO FOf,M� Y
ivil Deputy Prosecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair
Resolution # 221
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 CONCURRING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NOOKSACK, ORDINANCE NO. 674 APPROVING INITIATION OF THE
ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 1.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nooksack (the "City") passed Ordinance No.
742-14 on October 6, 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. 1 (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 October 9, 2014; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 52.04.061, and after holding a public hearing at 2:00 pm
on October 9, 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 October 9, 2014 regular monthly meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, at the October 9, 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. 1, hereby concurs with the
City of Nooksack's Ordinance No. 674 seeking annexation into Whatcom County Fire
Protection District No. 1, 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. 1 and be it further
resolved that the District's Fire Chief is authorized to coordinate with the City to file a Notice of
Intention with the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board regarding the proposed annexation
of the City into the District.
Approved at the regular board meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Whatcom County
Fire Protection District No. 1, this 9th day of October 2014.
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ORDINANCE NO. 674
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON, STATING AN INTENT, PURSUANT TO
RCW 52.04.061 ET SEQ., TO ANNEX TO AND JOIN WHATCOM
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE
PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO COORDINATE WITH THE FIRE DISTRICT ON THE
FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION WITH THE BOUNDARY
REVIEW BOARD, AND NOTIFYING THE WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL OF THE INTENT TO ANNEX PENDING FAVORABLE
DECISION BY THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD.
WHEREAS, the geographic area of the City of Nooksack lies outside the boundaries of Whatcom
County Fire District No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack currently contracts with Whatcom County Fire District No. lto
provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the citizens ofNooksack;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Nooksack and Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 have engaged in
discussion concerning the potential annexation of the City to the Fire 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 Fire District; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOOKSACK,
WASHINGTON, 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 j oin Whatcom County Fire District No. 1, 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 the District will serve the public interest of the citizens
of Nooksack and the greater Nooksack area. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire
District No. 1 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 the
Whatcom County Boundary Review Board.
SECTION 2: Notice of Intention. The Mayor or his designee is hereby authorized to coordinate
with Whatcom County Fire District No. 1 to file a Notice of Intention with the Whatcom County
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Boundary Review Board seeking annexation of the City to the Fire District. The Mayor is further
authorized to take all necessary steps to pursue approval of the annexation by the Boundary Review
Board in coordination with the Fire District.
SECTION 1 Scverability. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the validity of the
remaining portions of the Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
separately and independently and, in the event that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or phrases may later be declared invalid or unconstitutional, then any ordinance or
ordinances, or parts thereof, amended or repealed by such portion of this Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from after five (5) days after passage,
approval, signing, and publication/posting, as provided by law.
PASSED by a majority of the whole membership of the City Council of the City of
Nooksack, Washington, and there signed and approved by its Mayor, at a regular meeting of said
Council held this 6f" day of ber, 2014.
ATTEST:
UINIA ARNASON, City Clerk
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CITY OF NOOKSACK, WASHINGTON
I S. C RMA , Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOM . RYER, City Attorney