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Home My WebLink About2016 - Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Nov 8, 2016Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: on C Copie,�,'of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Name of PartyLetter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed Name of and Date: Sender: Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition NO, 2018-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Shall the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District; located in the Kendall -Peaceful Valiey- Uniestone Junction -Columbia area. approximately between sR-542 and South Pass Road, and as legally de5c6bed in the "Petition to Create the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District° fled with the whatcorn County Auditor, be created? 4M YES No 4M me hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06113 Diana Bradrick�� From: Jackie Lassiter Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2022 12:05 PM To: Stacy Henthorn Cc: Dana Brown -Davis; Diana Bradrick Subject: RE: petition document for Columbia Valley Park & Rec district Attachments: res2016-023.pdf; Modified Exhibit A - Strike and Clean.pdf; Letter from Assessor's Office.pdf, New Map and Legal.pdf Hi Stacy, I did some more digging. I found that Resolution 2016-023 was approved with the same language that appeared on the petitions. The ordinance file contains a letter from the Assessor's office stating that they reviewed the legal description and found that "the legal description of the proposed district does not sufficiently describe a geographical area with enough certainty for the Assessor's Office to administrate" and "there appears to be errors in dimensions stated in the written description". After that, there is a new map and legal description and a strike version of the legal along with the new legal. I'm attaching all of those documents here. I did check the minutes as well and it does not look like there was a discussion regarding the legal description. I wish I had some more detail to offer you, but hopefully that offers a little clarity. Jackie From: Stacy Henthorn Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:53 AM To: Jackie Lassiter <JLassite@co.whatcom.wa.us> Cc: Dana Brown -Davis <DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us>; Diana Bradrick <DBrad ric@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: petition document for Columbia Valley Park & Rec district Hi Jackie, Thank you for sending the Petition packet by email yesterday. I have attached the ordinance establishing the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. We are trying to understand why the legal description in the petition is different than the legal description in the ordinance. Do you have any minutes or notes explaining how this occurred? The voters cast their vote based on the legal in the petition not in the ordinance. Any information is helpful. Thank you, 5tnc,� I--fevvtkoyv, Chief Deputy Auditor Whatcom County 360-778-5130 From: Jackie Lassiter Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 3:39 PM To: Stacy Henthorn <SHenthor@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: RE: petition document for Columbia Valley Park & Rec district Hi Stacy, Dana asked me to pull this up for you. Attached is what I found - is this what you were looking for? We have originals in our file here in the office as well. Hope that's helpful! Jackie Jacqueline Lassiter Legislative Clerk Whatcom County Council Office 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105 Bellingham, WA 98225 Main: 360-778-5010 Direct: 360-778-5018 Aassite@co.whatcom.wa_us l4PWHATCOM v " V Notice: All email and attachments sent to and from Whatcom County are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) From: Dana Brown -Davis Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 3:12 PM To: Jackie Lassiter <JLassite@co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: FW: petition document for Columbia Valley Park & Rec district Hey, Jackie: Do you have time to take care of this for me? Let me know. Thank you. Dana From: Stacy Henthorn Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 2:03 PM To: Dana Brown -Davis <DBrown co.whatcom.wa.us> Subject: petition document for Columbia Valley Park & Rec district Hi Dana, We are looking for the petition document submitted to Council in 2016 for the formation of the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. Can you provide that document to me? 5tnU i f"evithowL Chief Deputy Auditor Whatcom County 360-778-5130 WHATCOM COUNTY -icoM coo ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 3P A t` Keith M. Willnauer `L or Assessor gSMING� June 30, 2016 Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council Whatcom County Council 311 Grand Avenue Suite 105 Bellingham, WA 98225 County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Telephone: (360) 778-5050 Fax: (360) 778-5051 RE: Proposed Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District i�.1N 3 0 2016 WHhFCOM COUNTY COUNCIL I have reviewed Resolution No. 2016-023 accepting a petition to create the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. The Whatcom County Assessor's Office administrates the levy of property taxes on behalf of taxing jurisdictions. RCW 36.69.020 states "The formation of a park and recreation district shall be initiated by a petition designating the boundaries thereof by metes and bounds, or by describing the land to be included therein by townships, ranges and legal subdivisions." Our review of the legal description finds the following items: The legal description of the proposed district does not sufficiently describe a geographical area with enough certainty for the Assessor's Office to administrate. There appears to be errors in dimensions stated in the written description. Please let me know if you have any questions. Janice Judge Senior AdministYative Assistant Cc: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor The poi NE CO QUARI QUART Map o Proposed Columbia Valley Park Distrct N Q Proposed Park District^^� m u PETITION TO CREATE THE COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT Initiative No. 2016-1 Whereas the Columbia Valley and surrounding area is a community of families and individuals who seek to benefit from a park and dedicated outdoor space, and recreational facilities as described in RCW 36.69.010 to serve to enrich community recreational and leisure opportunities, children and adult physical well-being, nurture neighborly connection, and Whereas the Foothills Subarea Plan provides for the creation of a park in the Urban Growth Area; and Whereas RCIN 36.69,020 provides for creation of a park and recreation district by petition and for boundaries of the district as set forth in the petition; and Whereas RCW 36.69.090, provides that five elected commissioner volunteer positions may be designated in the formation of a park district; and Whereas a general tax on all property located in said Park and Recreation District shall not exceed sixty cents per thousand of assessed value each year as outlined in chapter 36.69.145 of Washington State Code, unless otherwise authorize by law, the exact amount to be determined by the elected board of volunteer commissioners with no more than ten percent of revenue used for administrative purposes. NOW, THEREFORE 1. The Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District should be hereby created. The district boundaries generally would include Y. mile north of where South Pass road and Silver Lake Road meet on Hwy 547 (Kendall HWY). It will encompass the properties east and west of that point about 1 mile each way to the foothills of both Red Mountain to the East and Paradise Mountain to the west and proceed South it will contain Paradise Lakes Country Club divisions 1 through 8 and Campers Paradise, as well as the properties surrounding that area up to the foothills to the East and West It will also contain Peaceful Valley and the properties both East and West of them to the foothills. It will continue South to include the Kendall Elementary School, the Fire Department, library, and commercial properties around the intersection of Hwy 547 and Hwy 542. Then it will continue down Hwy 542 including the properties both East and West of Hwy 542 up to the Northern most boundary of the Black Mountain Ranch. Excluding all commercial or rural forestry land contained within these boundaries as now or hereafter established. 2. Pursuant to RCW 36.69,090, the Park and Recreation District's board of commissioners shall be composed as follows: five elected Volunteer Park and Recreation Commissioners. this measure on the general election (November 8, 2016) ballot 3. The petitioners encourage the County Auditor to place The following ballot measure should be presented to the voters: _"For the formation of a park and recreation district to be governed by five elected Park Commissioners' _'Against the formation of a park and recreation district." Warning: Every person who signs this petition with any other than his or her true name or who knowingly signs more than one of these petitions, or signs a petition seeking an election when he or she is not a legal voter or signs a petition when he or she Is otherwise unqualified to sign, or who makes herein any false statement shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. To Debbie Adelstein, Auditor of Whatcom County: ully direct that the We, the undersigned citizens and legal voters of the proposed Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Di `which is pricnttted hereon, shall be proposed measure known as the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, a true and correct copy P submitted to the legal voters of the proposed park district, and each of us, as signors of this petition, state: I have personally signed this petition and I am a legal voter within the boundaries of the proposed district and my address is correctly stated on this petition. Residential Address Zi Date Email (if available Signature (in pen) Printed Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 n EXHIBIT A (RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSED COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK DISTRICT PETITION) PROPOSED NAME: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District PROPOSED DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: The point of beginning to be the NW CORNER or the NW QUARTER of the SE QUARTER of SECTION 9, T40N, R5E, thence EAST 10,560 feet to the NE CORNER of the NE QUARTER of the SW QUARTER of SECTION 11, T40N, R5E, thence SOUTH 15,840 feet to the SE CORNER of the SE QUARTER of the NW QUARTER of SECTION 35, T40N, R5E, thence WEST 10,560 feet to the SW CORNER of the SW QUARTER of the NE QUARTER of SECTION 33, T40N, R5E, thence NORTH 15,840 feet to the beginning point. Excluding all rural forestry and commercial forestry as now or hereafter established. MODIFIED EXHIBIT A (ORDINANCE FORWARDING PROPOSED COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK DISTRICT PROPOSAL TO AUDITOR) PROPOSED DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: The point of beginning to be the NW CORNER or the NW QUARTER of the SE QUARTER of SECTION 9, T40N, R5E, thence EAST 10,560 feet to the NE CORNER of the NE QUARTER of the SW QUARTER of SECTION 11, T40N, R5E, thence SOUTH 15,840 21,120 feet to the SE CORNER of the SE QUARTER of the NW QUARTER of SECTION 35, T40N, RSE, thence WEST 10,560 feet to the SW CORNER of the SW QUARTER of the NE QUARTER of SECTION 33, T40N, R5E, thence NORTH 15,,840 21,120 feet to the beginning F*e4uding all rural fiw-Festry and eemmereial forestry as new of her-eafteF establish -A.. C-yv-�z `Y) EXHIBIT A AS INTRODUCED ON JULY 12, 2016 MODIFIED VERSION (ATTACHED) SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE IN JUL12t20116 EXHIBIT A (ORDINANCE FORWARDING PROPOSED COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK DISTRICT PROPOSAL TO AUDITOR) PROPOSED DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: The point of beginning to be the NW CORNER or the NW QUARTER of the SE QUARTER of SECTION 9, T40N, R5E, thence EAST 10,560 feet to the NE CORNER of the NE QUARTER of the SW QUARTER of SECTION 11, T40N, R5E, thence SOUTH 21,120 feet to the SE CORNER of the SE QUARTER of the NW QUARTER of SECTION 35, T40N, R5E, thence WEST 10,560 feet to the SW CORNER of the SW QUARTER of the NE QUARTER of SECTION 33, T40N, R5E, thence NORTH 21,120 feet to the beginning point. CO Official Canvass of the General Election for Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Whatcom County, Washington 'sHN�s° Held Tuesday, November 8, 2016 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 General Election held November 8, 2016, within the boundaries of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned the formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, located in the Kendall -Peaceful Valley -Limestone Junction -Columbia area, approximately between SR-542 and South Pass Road. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 29th day of November 2016. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Bucki1pgfiM- :iiiil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney n, C COL NTr �- �TAtA OF ncil Chair, County Legislative Authority Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor November 30, 2016 Rebecca Boonstra 8555 Juniper Place Maple Falls, WA 98266 Dear Rebecca - OM Co �9sNIN�0 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the November 8, 2016 General Election as well as a copy of the certification. 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 778-5105. Sincerely, � Lei Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Registration & Turnout Total Registration and Turnout Contests Initiative Measure No. 1433 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 1464 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 1491 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 1501 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 732 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO 3,802 30 9,408 44 4,884 29 6,584 34 7,869 35 W HATCOM_20161108_E November 8, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration Turnout 138,962 114,920 82.70% 64,726 58.27% 46,362 41.73% Total 111,088 51,867 49.18% 53,601 50.82% Total 105,468 74,213 67.46% 35,794 32.54% Total 110,007 73,537 67.90% 34,765 32.10% Total 108,302 47,005 43.92% 60,011 56.08% Total 107,016 Page 1 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E Initiative Measure No. 735 Under Votes: 9,009 Over Votes: 23 YES 66,935 63.21% NO 38,953 36.79% Total 105,888 Advisory Vote No. 14 Under Votes: 15,543 Over Votes: 53 REPEALED 67,378 67.84% MAINTAINED 31,946 32.16% Total 99,324 Advisory Vote No. 15 Under Votes: 16,388 Over Votes: 47 REPEALED 46,859 47.58% MAINTAINED 51,626 52.42% Total 98,485 Senate Joint Resolution 8210 Under Votes: 16,307 Over Votes: 31 APPROVED 80,539 81.70% REJECTED 18,043 18.30% Total 98,582 WC EMS Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 7,867 Over Votes: 34 YES 64,252 60.04% NO 42,767 39.96% Total 107,019 PRES & VICE PRES Under Votes: 1,408 Over Votes: 173 Hillary Clinton / Tim Kaine 60,340 53.24% Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence 40,599 35.82% Alyson Kennedy / Osborne Hart 120 0.11 % Gloria Estela La Riva / Eugene Puryear 151 0.13% Jill Stein / Ajamu Baraka 3,005 2.65% Darrell L. Castle / Scott N. Bradley 621 0.55% Gary Johnson / Bill Weld 4,837 4.27% Write -In 3,666 3.23% Total 113,339 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 2 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM 20161108 E U.S. SENATOR POS. 2 Under Votes: 3,664 Over Votes: 24 Patty Murray Chris Vance Write -In UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1 Under Votes: 2,181 Over Votes: 6 Suzan DelBene Robert J. Sutherland Write -In UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 2 Under Votes: 2,720 Over Votes: 14 Rick Larsen Marc Hennemann Write -In GOVERNOR Under Votes: 3,942 Over Votes: 21 Jay Inslee Bill Bryant Write -In LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Under Votes: 7,145 Over Votes: 18 Cyrus Habib Marty McClendon Write -In SECRETARY OF STATE Under Votes: 7,145 Over Votes: 25 Kim Wyman Tina Podlodowski Write -In 65,830 59.18% 44,924 40.39% 478 0.43% Total 111,232 24,440 43.68% 31,395 56.10% 123 0.22% Total 55,958 40,963 75.80% 12,655 23.42% 423 0.78% Total 54,041 62,634 56.45% 47,953 43.22% 370 0.33% Total 110,957 60,786 56.41% 46,775 43.41% 196 0.18% Total 107,757 53,932 50.05% 53,581 49.73% 237 0.22% Total 107,750 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 3 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM 20161108 E STATE TREASURER Under Votes: 19,908 Over Votes: 54 Duane Davidson 60,564 63.78% Michael Waite 33,011 34.76% Write -In 1,383 1.46% Total 94,958 STATE AUDITOR Under Votes: 9,620 Over Votes: 14 Mark Miloscia 47,409 45.03% Pat (Patrice) McCarthy 57,669 54.77% Write -In 208 0.20% Total 105,286 ATTORNEY GENERAL Under Votes: 13,645 Over Votes: 17 Bob Ferguson 68,377 67.53% Joshua B. Trumbull 32,418 32.02% Write -In 463 0.46% Total 101,258 COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS Under Votes: 8,829 Over Votes: 13 Steve McLaughlin 47,436 44.72% Hilary Franz 58,346 55.00% Write -In 296 0.28% Total 106,078 SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Under Votes: 24,624 Over Votes: 26 Erin Jones 50,249 55.67% Chris Reykdal 39,286 43.52% Write -In 735 0.81% Total 90,270 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Under Votes: 10,652 Over Votes: 20 Mike Kreidler 61,275 58.78% Richard Schrock 42,783 41.04% Write -In 190 0.18% Total 104,248 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM 20161108 E STATE SENATOR 40th DST Under Votes: 3,804 Over Votes: 5 Kevin Ranker Daniel R. Miller Write -In STATE REP 40th POS 1 Under Votes: 9,474 Over Votes: 2 Kristine Lytton Write -In STATE REP 40th POS 2 Under Votes: 10,005 Over Votes: 1 Jeff Morris Write -In STATE REP 42nd POS 1 Under Votes: 4,771 Over Votes: 8 Luanne Van Werven Sharlaine LaClair Write -In STATE REP 42nd POS 2 Under Votes: 5,511 Over Votes: 8 Vincent Buys Tracy Atwood Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 1 Under Votes: 20,407 Over Votes: 17 Mary Yu David DeWolf Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 5 Under Votes: 21,000 Over Votes: 17 Barbara Madsen 25,309 73.43% 9,098 26.40% 59 0.17% Total 34,466 28,068 97.46% 731 2.54% Total 28,799 27,464 97.15% 805 2.85% Total 28,269 39,184 54.52% 32,565 45.31% 117 0.16% Total 71,866 41,054 57.72% 29,853 41.97% 219 0.31% Total 71,126 54,853 58.05% 39,313 41.60% 330 0.35% Total 94,496 58,495 62.29% Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E Greg Zempel Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 6 Under Votes: 22,211 Over Votes: 21 Charles (Charlie) Wiggins Dave Larson Write -In PUD COMM. DISTRICT 3 Under Votes: 38,840 Over Votes: 3 Mike Murphy Write -In COB Greenway Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 3,328 Over Votes: 8 YES NO BSD Bus Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 4,703 Over Votes: 5 YES NO PR Park and Rec Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 53 Over Votes: YES NO CV Park and Roe Formation Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: YES NO Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 1 Under Votes: 372 Over Votes: Vern Yadon 35,084 37.36% 324 0.35% Total 93,903 53,574 57.80% 38,775 41.83% 339 0.37% Total 92,688 74,643 98.12% 1,434 1.88% Total 76,077 29,933 69.73% 12,993 30.27% Total 42,926 39,043 71.37% 15.662 28.63% Total 54,705 417 55.45% 335 44.55% Total 752 720 68.44% 332 31.56% Total 1,052 755 96.55% Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 6 of 7 Whatcom Summary Report WHATCOM_20161108_E November 8, 2016 Write -In 27 3.45% Total 782 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 2 Under Votes: 385 Over Votes: Richard Whitson 746 97.01% Write -In 23 2.99% Total 769 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 3 Under Votes: 389 Over Votes: Rebecca Boonstra 747 97.65% Write -In 18 2.35% Total 765 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 4 Under Votes: 391 Over Votes: Kelly Vogel 745 97.64% Write -In 18 2.36% Total 763 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 6 Under Votes: 388 Over Votes: Jessica Bee 744 97.13% Write -In 22 2.87% Total 766 Page 7 of 7 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360)778-5101 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 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, Proposition No. 2016-1, election results from the November 8, 2016 General Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: TREASURER'S OFFICE: r � Date I I - Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. r-POTAPDA U,: T 01E— ho- 6k4L afC . AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot !pleasure 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 a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot may fjre cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by iegarl counsel, and the "For" and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no lateran the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary elamtion, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actin s Py Elect%prf�Clerk: ♦ ;- Y 2. If received by marl or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Meast Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to cofiplel steps 4-6. 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. 4. Verifies that: • the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is complete and all documentation requested is attached, the date of the election is stated in the resolution 5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt. Notes any information from the Ballot Measure Cover sheet that is missing, if any (See FRM #AU470090A). Fills in the submittal deadline date (resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. 6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. A /= 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: _ Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. Puts copy of validation requirements in file. 4��nsures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any Information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. 12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. i ,0 = -64 (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 7/29/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 1-3. Checks to see that the For and Against committee appointment forms have been completed. If a committee appointment has not been made for either side, advises Auditor. �i4. Checks to see that the ballot title (ballot measure) in the resolution matches the ballot title (measure) on the "official ballot" page (if one was submitted). If not, advises Auditor. If discrepancy is found, waits for clarification before proceeding to Step 14. Cpl 5. Photocopies proposed ballot title and explanatory statement for Auditor's edits. PP16. Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: t*the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 18. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. Reviews auditor's validation information as well. 19. If a committee was not appointed, reviews the list of efforts made. Determines if efforts made were adequate and decides if further action is warrantedat: ' i ict or the auditor. Contacts the city/district if further action is needed. � 0. Marks the passage requirement on the foldeyr in red. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. !Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. 23. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation 24. Makes edits and initials and dates the changes. 0$(25. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: d>6 D�2 Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited ballot title, explanatory statement, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. NOTE: If ba=��naty a city, no review=evi�ewed ing Attorney is necessa ,ory sta ntshalland approved by the pros ing attorney. 4 28. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications, allowing 5 business days for processing to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge C- YE-oo0 ov �7t�tlk�- , erT A FM AM 55D(t-`S t` o R 7S Gv`l �9. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, va dction figures (if applica le), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. L�O. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 7/29/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) (;31. Hand delivers packet to PA and Asse ".W�� ;32. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. l 3. Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: 4,,34 . Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) Actions by Assessor's Office: ,oaf.. Reviews submission. LW. Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: 9. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stam s return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. 40. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. 1�41. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: 3_4�repares letter to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the ballot measure cover sheet (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title.) 3. Obtains Auditor signature. &M. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. 5. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. It6. Places in file. 7. Returns file to file rack. 8. Advises Election Coordinator by e-mail that file is ready for processing and prints out e- mail transmittal and places inside file folder. Actions by Election Coordinator: 49. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 50. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 51. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 7/29/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 52. 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. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 4 Amended 7/29/2016 Amy Grasher From: VotersPamphlet Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 9:40 AM To: 'Rebecca Boonstra' Cc: J Bee (beejessica.l@gmail.com); Richard Whitson (rawdew55@comcast.net) Subject: RE: Pro Statement: Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District Hi Rebecca, We have fixed the online form, thank you for letting us knolt7 (and sorry for the inconvenience) . I just want to confirm that your committee didn't have a formal committee name. Your names will appear as follows in the Local Voters' Pamphlet: "Statement For prepared by: Rebecca Boonstra, Richard Whitson, and Jessica Bee" If this is NOT correct, please let me know asap! Also, your original statement contained a word using all caps, which isn't allowed... the word "WALK" was changed to "walk" in the third paragraph. Any questions, let me know. Amy Crasher Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division 360-778-51.02 From: Rebecca Boonstra[ma iIto: rebeccaboonstra@gmai1.com] Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 2:33 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: Richard Whitson; J Bee Subject: Re: Pro Statement: Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District Hello, For some reason when I enter a persons name on the form it copies it into all three boxes. Is there a work around for this? Here are the committee members names: Rebecca Boonstra, chair Richard Whitson Jessica Bee IIs 0 On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Rebecca Boonstra <rebeccaboonstra ct,gmail.com> wrote: Hello! Please find attached the Committee Statement Form from the Committee FOR the Columbia Valley Parks & Rec District, Initiative No. 2016-1. Please let me know if any changes are needed or if the statement is accepted as is. Thank you! Rebecca Boonstra Nancy Moore From: Rebecca Boonstra <rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:40 AM To: Auditor Cc: beejessica.l@gmaii.com Subject: Re: Formation of Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District Looks great Nancy! Thank you! Rebecca On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 4:53 PM, Auditor <Audito_ r@co-whatcom.wa.us> wrote: Attached is a letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the 11-8-16 General Election ballot. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy M.. Moore Office Coordinator VAatcom County Autors Office 31I Grand -Ave., Suite l03 Belinglia V-4 98225 1 Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2016 8:25 AM To: Amy Grasher Subject: Columbia Valley Park & Rec Attachments: FIRM Ballot Title Letter-FINAL.doc .Nancy M. Moore Office Coordinator Matcom County Au�tor' Office r FCrand -qve., Suite log Bellingham Xq 98225 (36o)7785108 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 4:54 PM To: rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com Cc: beejessica.l@gmail.com Subject: Formation of Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District Attachments: 11-8-16 Columbia Valley _20160810165937.pdf Attached is a letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the 11-8-16 General Election ballot. Thank you. Sincerely, 9Vancy M. Moore Office Coordt-nator 70&tcom County Auditors Office 3iv y'rand-eve., Suite ios Beling, am -W-q 98225 �360%778-S1o8 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor E-mailed to: Rebecca Boonstra Jessica Bee August 10, 2016 Rebecca Boonstra 8555 Juniper Place Maple Falls, WA 98266 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Ms. Boonstra: Debbie Adelstein 1 County Auditor '0� Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Pursuant to Whatcom County Ordinance No. 2016-029, the ballot measure submitted by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office has been received and will appear on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot as follows: Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Shall the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, located in the Kendall -Peaceful Valley -Limestone Junction -Columbia area, approximately between SR-542 and South Pass Road, and as legally described in the "Petition to Create the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District" filed with the Whatcom County Auditor, be created? Yes No The explanatory statement also submitted by the Prosecuting Attorney's Office will be printed in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as follows: If successful, this ballot measure will create a Park and Recreation District to provide oversight for the development of county parks within the Columbia Valley area for public use. The measure will also create a taxing district that will be governed by a board of five (5) elected volunteer commissioners who reside within district boundaries. This measure only proposes to form the district. No specific park projects or taxes are proposed by this measure at this time. Park projects may be proposed if the measure passes and the district is formed. Such projects would be funded by future district taxation. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincer y, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Jessica Bee Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@co.whatoomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Nancy Moore From: Royce Buckingham Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 1:51 PM To: Nancy Moore Subject: Permission to alter re: Park District Nancy, The alterations you suggested are fine. You have my permission to make the changes. Thank you, Royce Buckingham Civil Deputy Prosecutor for Whatcom County rbucking@co.whatcom.wa.us ucking@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-778-5710 WHATCOM COUNTY ell County Courthouse ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Assessor Fax: (360) 738-2472 RECEIVED AUG 10 2016 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Date: August 10, 2016 To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. Whatcom County COG Auditor's Office Kcpm 3rP. , A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 4SHtri�+� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360)778-5100 Fax: (360)778-5101 Email: election sftco. whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor Date: August 10, 2016 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District 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: (see attached). Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by today, August 10tn Thank You. WHA 1 COM COUNTY PROSECUTING Alt ORNEY 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 Jeffrey D. Sawyer Shannon Connor Dona Bracke Nathan Deen Jonathan Richardson Christopher Quinn Brandon Waldron Melissa Stone August 9, 2016 To: Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 /MAIN OFFICE FAX (360) 738-2532 APPELLATE FAX (360) 738-2517 Rif F -i71VED AVG-92016 WHAT° OMIcoUNTI YA ia rOR From: Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District - #2016-1 Debbie, Below is the proposed ballot title as formulated by the Whatcom County Prosecutor: CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST. CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Shall the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District, located in the Kendall -Peaceful Valley -Limestone Junction -Columbia area, approximately between SR-542 and South Pass Road, and as legally described in the "Petition to Create the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District" filed with the Whatcom County Auditor, be created? Yes No -PtLG-(, Below is the proposed explanatory statement as formulated by the Whatcom County Prosecutor: Explanatory Statement Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District If successful, this ballot measure will create a Park & Recreation District to provide oversight for the development of county parks within the Columbia Valle 7 area for public use. c?q V - L� -1 The measure will also create a taxing district that will be governe a board of five (5) elected volunteer commissioners who reside within I' tstrict boundaries. c9 7 This measure only proposes to form the district. No specific park projects or taxes are proposed by this measuret Park projects may be proposed if the measure passes and the district is formed. Su h projects would be funded by future district taxation. Please review. If you have any concerns or edits, I am happy to discuss them. Stp10, Thank you, Royce Buckingham pq4 ?(a- 5ace,�a- r 0- . GTMT, Page 2 of 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r 4s,y Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ,N�i° Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: electionsCco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor ak Date: August 5, 2016 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Please prepare the ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review and expand upon the explanatory statement submitted. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. 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. Pk OSED BY: CITIZENS INTRODUCTION DATE: JULY 12, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-029 ORDERING AN ELECTION TO DETERMINE THE FORMATION OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHEREAS, on June 22, 2016, a petition proposing the creation of a park and recreation district in the Columbia Valley was delivered to the County Council Office; and WHEREAS, the petition met the requirements of RCW 36.69-.020; and WHEREAS, on June 28, 2016, the County Council approved Resolution 2016-023, officially roc: iving the petition into the record and scheduling a public hearing on the proposal; and WHEREAS, the County Council held a public hearing on the petition on July 26, 2016, as required by RCW 36.69; and WHEREAS, the next step in the park and recreation district formation process requires the Council to establish the boundaries of the proposed park and recreation district, establish its name, and call for an election of the property owners residing within the proposed district boundaries to determine whether- the district shall be formed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the proposed district shall be known as the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the boundaries of the proposed district, as submitted by the petitioners, shall be as outlined in Exhibit A to this ordinance. BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that the proposal to form the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District is hereby forwarded to the County Auditor for inclusion on the November General Election ballot. `W111rrrll/1 �; QD0PvT��t jjs, 26� day of _July 2016. J 'y1NATCp,�� .. WHATCOM CO TY COUNCIL 0 U ' VH TCOM UN W SHINGTON (�ana 13-Davi�G .' Cf rk of 4:h I —6RcY APRC'1 D�AS �/lillllilt1 l \.v „ Karen Frakes Civil Deputy Prosecutor ZaMfyu hanah Co►Lr1l Chair ) De n/d Jack Louws I County Exe five RWATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATC-OM COUNTY, WASIHNGTON O;ficirl '61 Copy W= o the COUIX l Explanatory Statement: Columbia Valley Parks & Recreation District If successful, this ballot measure will create a Parks & Recreation District to provide oversight for the development of county parks within the Columbia Valley for public use. It will also create a taxing district that will be governed by a board of 5 (five) elected volunteer commissioners that reside within the district boundaries. J, �o + 4y A 9'4HING� Name of District: Ballot Measure Cover Sheet RECEIVEDAA This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitte4USth„e��om County Auditor. f1rer_ _ COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRI District Address: District Contact Person 1: REBECCA BOONSTRA Contact Person 1 Phone: 360.305.5351 District Contact Person 2: JESSICA BEE (Name and Title) Email: rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 971.236.1799 Email: bee.jessica.l@gmail.com T ��r. .y-•.� '.f r). Y .tt. - Yry r � ems:. y:.si( yF�s T T-4 t • ~f • �.f'r l.�'= oi'Se fo jtl=l7t'�.,:.._._•'I..l.i�_lll�l ° �. ...._� r� ,� � •1-� .S.SfSr'Ys�'lS`y"•^-T .s'y� �r. { �C �' 1,,,.. �!1 �e .!S _ .'y+a,J- ..,__..._-._�.�_�� ___""----'.—^. -� _.. _ __,�.�_1...C._z�_..<r.J` -- �d„t•., iC%" ...:_i...X�c.t:y"'7' Attorney for District: RICHARD BANEL Attorney Phone: 360.671.3318 _ Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Email: banellawpllc(cDaol.com ❑ Yes ❑ No Type of Election: FORMATION OF A PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT (e_g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 36.69 T :%. ..rL - - ._ c _. .C� _ - .—i _ _ ..f i -r'-.� •-• 17� ~ ..il�� y'.�;i!y+v'a.�V�'T:- 'I = - f�-s�. :Y1L �ti:;� � i�r: '•: �' a� I .fs'i '' � i �? r c 1 � �. 1 ,. � r .1 i •.4 r -Lfitr Sri_„ �f�.�': i�.� ,y..v.+.'.i.�i1= .�tY,^ �r•� Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original ml Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Imil Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now. required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? ii Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? �W Yes This form is available in a tillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9115/15 Amy Grasher From: Rebecca Boonstra <rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 2:33 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: Richard Whitson; J Bee Subject: Re: Pro Statement: Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District Hello, For some reason when I enter a persons name on the form it copies it into all three boxes. Is there a work around for this? Here are the committee members names: Rebecca Boonstra, chair Richard Whitson Jessica Bee 0 0 On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 2:09 PM, Rebecca Boonstra <rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com> wrote: Hello! Please find attached the Committee Statement Form from the Committee FOR the Columbia Valley Parks & Rec District, Initiative No. 2016-1. Please let me know if any changes are needed or if the statement is accepted as is. Thank you! Rebecca Boonstra 1 Amy Grasher From: Rebecca Boonstra <rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 2:09 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: Richard Whitson;) Bee Subject: Pro Statement: Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District Attachments: CVPRD - FRM Committee Stmt Form FILLABLE_201510161702129447.pdf Hello! Please find attached the Committee Statement Form from the Committee FOR the Columbia Valley Parks & Rec District, Initiative No. 2016-1. Please let me know if any changes are needed or if the statement is accepted as is. Thank you! Rebecca Boonstra ��OM Co ;' Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet --i This is the statement of the: Al Committee FOR for the: November 8, 2016 General Election (e.g., February 26. 2016 Special) District: [Columbia Valley Park & Recreation Dis (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) ❑ Committee AGAINST Proposition Name.1Initiative No. 2016-1 (e g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcount .us/auditor Type Statement Below: You have the opportunity to create the Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District (CVPRD). The District develops the means for our community to provide places to enjoy by collecting property taxes to be used to create local parks. The cost to taxpayers is minimal, the benefits far reaching. Parks increase property values. The CVPRD will establish neighborhood parks near our homes. American Planning Association states that parks decrease violent crimes and increase relationships between citizens. Parks are places to meet and connect, enjoy being outdoors, and improve health. Parks may become multi -functional to include dog walking, picnic, playgrounds, BBQ areas or used for local events. They may be integrated into community trail systems, helping to build healthy bodies. Parks give youth a safe place to engage in positive play and while getting out from in front of the screen. Currently the closest park with playground equipment is Silver Lake Park,a 15 minute drive away. Local parks will decrease this to a 2-5 minute WALK from home. CVPRD management will be provided by a board of five(5) volunteer commissioners elected by our community. District residents will have a voice in operations and management through open public meetings. Please vote yes! Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": Committee Parnen if applicable Jessica ee CCc'q Comn ittee Member Name Jessica Bee Committee Member Name Jessi ee �_A ommittee Member Name The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17. Amended 9/15/15 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 12:49 PM To: rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com; beejessica.l@gmail.com Cc: Dana Brown -Davis Subject: Special 3-Day Filing Period News Release Attachments: Columbia Valley Park & Rec - 3 Day Filing Period.doc Attached is a news release that was sent to the media and posted to our website regarding the special 3-day filing period for Columbia Valley Park & Recreation District. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy M..MOO'-e Office Coor,51Znator ?vliatcorn County .Aud"',torS Office 311 y'rand AVe., Suite 103 Belltnglian4 V_A 98225 &6oj778-5ZO8 r-� Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KGOM COG T .y `,a jNr+S ❑� Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Bellingham, WA, August 5, 2016: A special three-day filing period will be held at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office from August 10 — August 12, 2016. The special filing period will be for five commissioners of the proposed Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. The formation of the park district will go before voters on the November 8 General Election ballot. The election of five commissioners will also be on the ballot. If the park district is approved, the initial terms of office for three of the commissioner positions will be three-year terms and two positions will serve a one-year term. If voters do not approve the formation of the park district, the election of the five commissioners will be voided. Citizens who qualify to run for these positions are encouraged to apply. Declaration of Candidacy forms are available at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office or online at: www.whatComcounty.uslauditor Declarations may be filed by mail or in person and must be received in the Auditor's Office, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016. Filings received after the deadline are invalid and will be returned to the applicant, irrespective of postmark. For additional information contact: Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein at (360) 778- 5105 or Chief Deputy Auditor Diana Bradrick at (360) 778-5130 Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Whatcom County P��°M coo Auditor's Office 3r "A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections apco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor r Date: August 5, 2016 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Proposition No. 2016-1 Formation of Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District Please prepare the ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review and expand upon the explanatory statement submitted. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. 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. P� OSED BY: CITIZENS INTRODUCTION DATE: JULY 12, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-029 ORDERING AN ELECTION TO DETERMINE THE FORMATION OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHEREAS, on June 22, 2016, a petition proposing the creation of a park and recreation district in the Columbia Valley was delivered to the County Council Office; and WHEREAS, the petition met the requirements of RCW 36.69.020; and WHEREAS, on June 28, 2016, the County Council approved Resolution 2016-023, officially receiving the petition into the record and scheduling a public hearing on the proposal; and WHEREAS, the County Council held a public hearing on the petition on July 26, 2016, as required by RCW 36.69; and WHEREAS, the next step in the park and recreation district formation process requires the Council to establish the boundaries of the proposed park and recreation district, establish its name, and call for an election of the property owners residing within the proposed district boundaries to determine whether the district shall be formed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the proposed district shall be known as the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the boundaries of the proposed district, as submitted by the petitioners, shall be as outlined in Exhibit A to this ordinance. BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that the proposal to form the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District is hereby forwarded to the County Auditor for inclusion on the November General Election ballot. `�%uiii�i►�i�ii \\��O��t 26�_ day of July 2016. N rY ?�'•= WHATCOM CO TY COUNCIL tuna $ n-Davue, CI' rk of �fC u%cif' APPR D-'AS t Karen Frakes Civil Deputy Prosecutor 7tl�ATCOM rU4N,W SHINGTON Blff-y u hana Co it Chair ) De Jack Louws / County Exe tive TCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Explanatory Statement: Columbia Valley Parks & Recreation District If successful, this ballot measure will create a Parks & Recreation District to provide oversight for the development of county parks within the Columbia Valley for public use. It will also create a taxing district that will be governed by a board of 5 (five) elected volunteer commissioners that reside within the district boundaries. District Validation Report General Election - November 3, 2015 District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Whatcom County 129,364 61,122 24,449 City of Bellingham 50,613 23,110 9,244 City of Blaine 3,158 1,446 579 City of Everson 1,243 535 214 f''ity of Ferndale 7,067 3,354 1,342 city of Lynden 8,624 4,604 1,842 City of Nooksack 791 337 135 City of Sumas 710 293 118 Bellingham School District 501 65,219 30,150 12,060 Ferndale School District 502 19,450 9,335 3,734 Blaine School District 503 10,581 4,793 1,918 Lynden School District 504 12,548 6,744 2,698 Meridian School District 505 6,460 3,176 1,271 Nooksack Valley School District 506 5,961 2,776 1,111 ,VIt Baker School District 507 9,112 4,143 1,658 Concrete School District 11 32 5 2 Fire Protection District 1 6,640 3,127 1,251 Fire Protection District 4 6,842 3,367 1,347 Fire Protection District 5 916 373 150 Fire Protection District 7 13,714 6,721 2,689 Fire Protection District 8 4,585 1,808 724 Fire Protection District 11 718 462 185 Fire Protection District 14 3,5861 1,668 668 Whatcom County P<M Auditor's Office 3r "A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a Bellingham, WA 98225-�038 93hin��° Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received Received From Type of Election Date of Election: Avi �s-1 2,2t) 16 J � b"m BryYV 11- bay ( Name of Presenter and Title Name of City or District 3 (1 (, "t kj Address Phone Email Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Le, yc j (fmln Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) __ Missing Documents (if any): Cum 11/1 I4e -, Gtl I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signature I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 �pOM Cp RECEIVED Ballot Measure Cover Sheet �4Sh1NG'Sa$ This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitteA06the2Vftorn County Auditor_ WHO, � CM C UrV t EBBIE y TE1N Name of District: COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT RUDITOR District Address: District Contact Person 1: REBECCA BOONSTRA (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360.305.5351 Email: rebeccaboonstra@gmail.com District Contact Person 2: JESSICA BEE (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 971.236.1799 Email: bee.jessica.l@gmail.com ti Attorney Information Attorney for District: RICHARD BANEL Attorney Phone: 360.671.3318 Email: banellawpllc@aol.com Has vour atto Type of Election: this ballot measure? ❑ Yes ❑ No FORMATION OF A PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 36.69 Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original ® Yes Resolution? - — — ---- -- - Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' W Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? W Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? W Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcount .us/auditor/. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 STATE THE PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENT(S) FOR THE MEASURE AS DETERMINED BY DISTRICT'S ATTORNEY: RCW 36.69.080 Election results. If a majority of all votes cast upon the proposition favors the formation of the district, the county legislative authority shall, by resolution, declare the territory organized as a park and recreation district under the designated name. RECEIVE AUG 0 2 2016 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL CLERK'S CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, duly chosen, qualified, and acting Clerk of the County Council of Whatcom County, Washington, and keeper of the records of the County Council (hereinafter referred to as "Council"), DO HERESY CERTIFY: 1. The attached copy of Ordinance 2016-029 (Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District) was adopted by the County Council on July 26, 2016, and is duly recorded in my office. 2. Said meeting at which adoption occurred was properly convened and took place in all respects in accordance with law. 3. A legal quorum was present throughout the meeting. 4. All requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the attached ordinance have been carried out. S. I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of Whatcom County this 2nd day of August, 2016. ,�`%itlil11►liff1// WHATGQ OONTN WUNCIL WHAT,CO. p'aCC l r Y. , �SHINGTON coutqv Clerk of pe Cvuncif- \,,�,`, UI ATrMlf r"rTNTV ri01-T7-Wf1-, AGE.NDA BILL NO. 2016 -- 218 A CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council O rce Agenda Date Assigned to: Citizens 7/6/2016 7/12/2016 Introduction Originator: R E C Division Head: E /2016 Council 17e t. Head: ` l _ 6 - AUG 0 2 Prosecutor DEBBIE ADEL r�c WHATCOM COUNTJAUDITOR. Purchasin lBud et: i Executive: TITLE OF DOCUMENT. - Ordinance ordering election for Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARY STATEMENT 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.) Ordinance ordering an election to determine the formation of the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION: 7/12/2016: Introduced 7-0 7/26/2016: Adopted 6-0, Ordinance 2016-029 (Donovan absent) WMTCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WMTCOA1 COUNTY, W.4.SHINGTON Official COI#W Copy . Dmiu wr�� the Cl un& Related County Contract #: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number: Ord. 2016-029 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. _ P, POSED BY: CITIZENS INTRODUCTION DATE: JULY 12, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-029 ORDERING AN ELECTION TO DETERMINE THE FORMATION OF THE COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHEREAS, on June 22, 2016, a petition proposing the creation of a park and recreation district in the Columbia Valley was delivered to the County Council Office; and WHEREAS, the petition met the requirements of RCW 36.69.020; and WHEREAS, on June 28, 2016, the County Council approved Resolution 2016-023, officially receiving the petition into the record and scheduling a public hearing on the proposal; and WHEREAS, the County Council held a public hearing on the petition on July 26, 2016, as required by RCW 36.69; and WHEREAS, the next step in the park and recreation district formation process requires the Council to establish the boundaries of the proposed park and recreation district, establish its name, and call for an election of the property owners residing within the proposed district boundaries to determine whether the district shall be formed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Whatcom County Council that the proposed district shall be known as the Columbia Valley Park and Recreation District. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the boundaries of the proposed district, as submitted by the petitioners, shall be as outlined in Exhibit A to this ordinance. BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that the Recreation District is hereby forwarded to the General Election ballot. L� `��t�p►Stir�t�rrr4;A � rrFY,7a6th day of July fJf� J ATeo. C� . 1 -2— "77.r- ,,a Gana $ n- vLq . c*rk oft �IWbAc ' \ °�°e a' � APR DIi4S �F�i�1: Karen Frakes Civil Deputy Prosecutor proposal to form the Columbia Valley Park and County Auditor for inclusion on the November 2016. WHATCOM CO TY COUNCIL TCOM tJN, SHINGTON :y B� a hang Co iI Chair , ) De Jack Louws/ County Exeg6tive WMTCOM COUlltl"Y COUNCIL RNA TCOAf COUM'�; WA.*'HI1V G"1'O14T 7dW cpw�r4 Copy ►+" the Cr�wc1 (ORDINANCE FORWARDING PROPOSED COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK DISTRICT PROPOSAL TO AUDITOR) PROPOSED DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: The point of beginning to be the NW CORNER or the NW QUARTER of the SE QUARTER of SECTION 9, T40N, RSE, thence EAST 10,560 feet to the NE CORNER of the NE QUARTER of the SW QUARTER of SECTION 11, T40N, RSE, thence SOUTH 21,120 feet to the SE CORNER of the SE QUART ER of the NW QUARTER of SECTION 35, T40N, RSE, thence WEST 10,560 feet to the SW CORNER of the SW QUARTER of the NE QUARTER of SECTION 33, T40N, RSE, thence NORTH 21,120 feet to the beginning point. HIMTcom CC]rIN y COUNCIL WMMOM COUNTY, WASIUNCTON 01jaw cvl�rxe. Copy Dana -Down- 1he Courid] Explanatory Statement: Columbia Valley Parks & Recreation District If successful, this ballot measure will create a Parks & Recreation District to provide oversight for the development of county parks within the Columbia Valley for public use. It will also create a taxing district that will be governed by a board of 5 (five) elected volunteer commissioners that reside within the district boundaries. Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: X Committee FOR for the: 2016 GENERAL ELECTION Committee AGAINST District: WHATCOM COUNTY Proposition Name: COLUMBIA VALLEY PART{ AND REC. (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE: The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Committee Members Chair: REBECCA BOONSTRA Contact Phone: 360.305.5351 E-mail: rebeccaboonstraCa7gmail. com 2. Member Name: JESSICA BEE Contact Phone: 971.236.1799 E-mail: bee. iessica.l r�.gmaii.corn 3. Member Name: RICHARD WHITSON Contact Phone: 360.599.3944 E-mail: rawdeal55@qmaii.com 1 hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet HIMP This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR X_ 2016 GENERAL for the: Election District: COLUMBIA VALLEY PARK/REC. (e.g., Beifingham School District 501) Committee AGAINST DISTRICT FORMATION Proposition Name: (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) NOTE. The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Committee Members PLEASE SEE ATTACHED EMAIL 1. Chair: Contact Phone: E-mail: 2. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail. - I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. k-C- Au6o-rized -C. Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 Dana Brown -Davis From: J Bee <bee.jessica.l@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 5:42 PM To: Debbie Adelstein; Dana Brown -Davis Cc: Rebecca Boonstra; Richard Whitson; Vern Yadon; Carl McDaniel Subject: Con Committee Hello Debbie and Dana, I have unfortunate news. After months of making announcements at our Columbia Valley Park meetings, followed by announcement at the East Whatcom Communitv Council, contacting Kendall Watch chair, posting on the neighborhood online community, Nextdoor, our Facebook Web page, asldng folks who refused to sign the petition, and Dana's press release we have no person(s) willing to be on the con committee. At this time we are at wits end as we have not been able to find anyone to serve in these roles. 1 am personally baffled as I thought this would not be so difficult even as conversely I am gladdened to have so much community support. Sorry for any difficulties this causes and am happy to support in any ways you suggest to address this, as is the rest of the Columbia Valley Parks Committee. Sincerely, Jessica Bee