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OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for districts within the County; and WHEREAS, Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely with the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted on April 4, 2002; a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election on May 21, 2002; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election within Whatcom County; NOW, THEREFORE , it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows; The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction within Whatcom County of the above -mentioned special election of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on April 4, 2002, and will conduct said special election to be held May 21, 2002. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this 8th day of April 2002. Shirley Fors of Whatcom County Auditor RECEIVES? RESOLUTION NO. 15-2002 APR 5 - 2002 W.C. Auditors A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on May 21, 2002, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $250,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of water -sewer districts, for the purpose of providing funds to construct the domestic water system of the District by acquiring and upgrading a private water system; and requesting that such election be conducted by mail ballot. WHEREAS, Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District") was established in 2000 pursuant to provisions of Title 57 of the Revised Code of Washington; and WHEREAS, the District's Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to construct a water supply and distribution system of the District, in accordance with the District's comprehensive plan approved by Resolution No. 14- 2002 of the Board adopted on the date of this resolution, by acquiring and upgrading the properties and assets of a private water system that provides water to territory of the District; and WHEREAS, in its eminent domain action to acquire such private water system, the District has obtained a superior court order of public use and necessity but has not reached agreement with the owners of the private water system regarding compensation for the system; and WHEREAS, to pay the District's costs in the eminent domain proceeding and related costs of the Project (as defined in this resolution), the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the District and its residents to authorize the issuance of not to exceed $250,000 principal amount of general obligation bonds of the District; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 57.20.105) provide that the question of whether such bonds. may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Commissioners (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interests of the District and its residents require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Capital Project. The Board hereby ratifies and confirms its prior determination to construct a domestic water supply and distribution system of the District by acquiring and upgrading certain assets and properties for water supply and distribution currently operated by the Paradise Lakes County Club (the "Project"). The costs of all legal fees and expenses in the District's eminent domain proceeding to acquire water supply and distribution facilities of the Paradise Lakes County Club, all engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative expenses, on and off -site utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with undertaking the Project shall be deemed a part of the cost of the Project. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. -7- P•VX)TTIOTIN, mr04/na The District shall determine the application of available money as among the various aspects of the Project set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, as much of the Project as possible. The District expects to issue revenue bonds to pay the balance of the costs of the Project. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, plus any other money of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Project, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those portions of the Project deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing funds necessary to pay a portion of the costs of the Project, specifically including but not limited to preliminary legal, engineering and planning costs as described in Section 2 of this resolution, and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $250,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. The balance of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of revenue bonds of the District or any funds that the District now has or may later have on hand that are legally available for such purposes. None of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. None of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be spent for costs of the Project until the District's general comprehensive plan describing the improvements constituting the Project has been approved in accordance with law. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall _�_ P•T)OTTIOTIIr (19f(Wn4 bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the Bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of 15 years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. The Bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board. After voter approval of the Bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on May 21, 2002. The District hereby requests the Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections to find the existence of such emergency and to call and conduct the special election within the District on such date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. In accordance with the provisions of RCW 29.36.121, the District further requests that such special election be conducted by mail ballot. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: -4- PIT)OTT)OT114f: mmama PROPOSITION NO. EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15-2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution 15-2002. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?....................................................................................... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................ ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, however, that any provision that shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. -.7- P•\IlC)TV1(]T��(: mmame ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington, at a special meeting held April 4, 2002. EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON REFN � rn c' tip (�URy AGey�V1 SIG u/ E rd 9 Commissioners ATTEST: Lj/ (Secret , of the Board of Commissioners -6- P-MT11_'0T111r mmema CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 15-2002 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a special meeting thereof held on April 4, 2002. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 0' day of April, 2002. e r tary, ar f Commissioners K:W345410MI DOTDOT R21 EC STATE OF WASHINGTON,} SS Affidavit of Publication _ COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L9854)NOTICE OF ELECTION SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT K a th 3,z Y i n r a i d being first duly sworn on oath says: ELECTION EVERGREEN That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily D DISTRICT WATER -SEWER newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of ay 21,NOTICE is 20HEREBY Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said May 2 , 2002,that na Special newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice Mail Ballot .Election will ; entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a be meld in the lie 1 Water -Sewer Dist true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as Whatcom County, LYash- What for th,Co submission "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in to the qualified electors of Said District of the fallow supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated 'n `o�`rc ONNO. I on the following dates, to wit: May 15, 2002 EVERGREEN WATER- SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGA- TION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commis- sioners of Evergreen Wat- that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of Resolution 5 02ac� said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham ceraing this roposition. This prapositlon author- Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English true a water isupply�and language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of distribution system by ae- 1ingBellingham, and upgrading fs- Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times c 7.11 of a private water 'yed $, to Issue n t to x- Printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of obligation bonds matur` publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper Ing within i5 years to y part of the cos] of rs by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the proleet and to repay such bonds 6y 1 , - properly full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 1-22 -5(J taxes annun m excess aF regular tax evicts ------ theDistrict,as provided `ti O'� A . G, Should15-2002. this proposition ` �C' r�{ bAe�PPROVED7 ' taQ i A R BETECIED?Notice isfdrther Subscribed and sworn to before me this = Exp 08 Ol 0<: =I m County Auditor 17_t-h day of May 2002 mailed a ballot and in- E s t C, : d sh'uctions to each regis• tered voter within all pre-' cincts in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District NO WRITTEN REQUEST IS REQUIRED TO R& CEIVE A BALLOT. YOU NOTARY PllSL C in d or the State of Washington, YOUR NOT REGUI„ R residing at Bellin am POLLING 1bLACE FOR TIUS ELECTION. Bal- lots must be returned in the mailing envelopes provided and voters must read and sign the affida- Villoath on their mailing envelope. Returning your ballot by mail i ulres a thirty-four cent {'�g) fust class postage stamp on the return envelope. Ad- onally, ballets must be pasUnarked no later than May 21. 2002, or delivered to llie Whatcom County Auditor's Office prior to 8:00 PM on' May 21, 2002. The County Auditor will ven ail siggnn�t�res. . TCLiM COUNTY BALLOT DROP--Ok'F HOURS All weekdays "lay &30 Ai4 - 41 Plll and Election Da 21st, 7'.00 AM - 8P141 . Whatcom County Audi- tor's Office, Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite I B'In�hsm if 'II Did am Receive Your Ballot. •If you are a registered eater In Emgreen Wat- �r Sewer District and you lave not received your ndlot call our office %u nediately. Call our office immedi- ately if you would like to tbtain a replacement bal- at- The telephone number or the Elections Depart- nenL is (360) 676-6742 or �76.6745. tplacement ballots may e obtained only from the Vhatcom County Auditor, :lections Department, 1I Grand Avenue Suite 03, Bellingham, WA on or 40r to May 21, 2002- On :lection Day, the Election lepartrnent will be open am 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. hiriey Fbrslof Matcam County Auditor nd Ex•rffieio Supervisor f Elections STATE OF WASHINGTON,} ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L9855)0PEN PUBLIC MEETING NOmCE The canvassing hoard of Whatcom County, pursu- ant to chapter 29,52 RCW, will begin the official can- vass of the h1% 21, Z( , Special Election with an o en Public meeting be- ing at 2:00 p.m. on ay 3I 2002, This meet- ing will be held in the County Auditor's office, Whatcom County Court- house, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham, washin�t(on. This meeting will Meld to determine the status of the chal- lenged, special, and ab- sentee ballots and to of&- cially sign the Certifica- tion of Election. This meeting of the .canvassing board is an open public meeting and shall be con- tinued until the activity for which the meeting 16 held has been completed. Please call (360) 676-6742 fbr .exact time and Ioea- don, A record of the promed- ings of the county earl- vassing board shall be made and maintained in the county auditor's office, and snail be available for public inspection and copp- MThe record shall -he ed for the same time period required by lase far the retention of absentee hallols. Shirley Forslof Whatevm County Auditor Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: May _22nd, 2002 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ 45 _ ng S W� • 55idNE 'nth` p TA �o Subscribed and sworn to before me this U j .0 a 'QL7a ; rn, G] 24 th day of May ,200 2 ,b CO. 5 IF t 4/8 OCr nF WA5'��t� NOTARY PUBLIC in and fo th State of Washington, residing at BelIingh STATE OF WASHINGTON,) ss Affidavit of publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} 1L9629] NOTICE OF CLOSING OF THE REGISTRATION Ka th K i n r a i ri being first duly sworn on oath says: gPROCFDURE FORS That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily TheTre0st,azon bunks n newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of all preCFncts whin Ever - �en Water -Server Ois- Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said i;igton wllt be iosA newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice ana Original registration.' ee��eea entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a precincts after Saturday, April M 2002. until after true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as n�peeayy registration ,20 td "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in forms carl n thge picked up at supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated the (o lnoclat<ons on the following dates, to wit: April 10, 2002 Post Offices Bellingham City Fire Sta- tions Whatcom County Rural Libraries that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of Bellingham Public Librar- l� State I],ivers License said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham M,, ey" arks' Offices Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English tsMajor;Agenlanguage continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of yoPeetnuntunaw he vote ars e Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times is leastgisteydda svote at printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of re that election, If a Person, publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper otherwise gttaIi ,ed to vote in the state, county, by order of the Superior oatcomoun Court Whatcom. CWashington; that the and recineL in which he County, or she applies for regis- full amount of the fee charged for such publication $ tration, is not reostered , ZA vote by khe elastng date Ik •. .of April 24, 211D2 lie or she Q may register to vote in ilCe�� person acid apply for an N o i,i� absentee ballot in the =' � y Whatcom County Audi- De _ fvr's office until 4:34 p.m., q 7, _ 144ar�, 2902, Subscribed and sworn to before me this I; ` 41 Gy They special registration L r G t^ : and voting procedure —I ? i- b daY of A n r i 1 ,200 2 beg,ns Apn't 22, 2002 and ,C.......' C �• ends ou Mayf3, 2002. f� I Please note the sppecial j regist;'ation and .absen- i teedone g ptbcedure can i he done onfy at the Coup. 'ty. . Auditors office, 311 Grand Avenue, Whatcom NOTARY BI,IC in and for e S ate of Washington, Count't Carl Shirley Fb lof residing at Bellingham Whatcom County Auditor and Cx-affi " Supervisor of Eiections ELECTION NAME: Evergreen Water -Sewer 19 Election Held May 21, 2002 TOTAL FOR ALL PICKUPS (Evergreen Water -Sewer 19 I (No. To Vote For 1) I I Approve d (Rejected I i (Over Votes 0 i (Blank Votes 5 (#/PCT 1)II Evergreen W S Statistics (#/RPT 1)11 ($/RP 100.00)11 II Entered Registration 93 68.3811 Mail Ballot Turnout 43 31.6211 11 II ) II SUMMARY REPORT DATE/TIME COUNTED: 05/31 10:17 RPT #20 ELECTION RPT 108.05 I I 1 395 I 141 35.701 1 1 1 1 f /(� S 4111-5 151�4111a Z WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 IN THE EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 TO CONSTRUCT A WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 21" day of May, 2002 have not been altered by ad it' asp -es, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. . �6'�SF'l ' Whatcom Co ty Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 st day of May 2002. �%y Co OJC % N_A r . . 4,, Wr COUNtr ;r STALL OF County Legislative CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precinct within the boundaries of the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington on the 21' day of May, 2002 and the results were as follows: Special Election Page 101 May 21, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT Special Election - Proposition No.1 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS — $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15- 2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds APPROVED? 10 by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution REJECTED? 12 4 15-2002. Should this proposition be: Y C V SOURTy VALIDATION FIGURES Number of Persons 40% 60% Voting I.,ast General Turnout Yes 116 47 28 APPROVED? 93 68.3870 REJECTED? 43 31. 6 2% Passed: 68.387o been completed this 31 ST Day of May 2002. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD 100 / Legislative County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002 IN THE EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 TO CONSTRUCT A WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 21" day of May, 2002 have not been altered by additiqv�j:Xr5 res, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. �i Whatcom Co ty Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 st day of May 2002. p 161 c��,..C= co$j+trr ;f grA�� County Legislative A CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precinct within the boundaries of the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington on the 21" day of May, 2002 and the results were as follows: Special Election Page 101 May 21, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT Special Election — Proposition No.1 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS — $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15- 2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds APPROVED? 10 by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution REJECTED? 12 —3, 15-2002. Should this proposition be: VALIDATION FIGURES Number of Persons 40% 60% Votitig[.ast Cieiieral Turnout Yes 116 47 28 APPROVED? 9 3 68.387, REJECTED? 43 31.6 2 % Passed: 68.387o aving been completed this 31 sT Day of May 2002. i Z. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD 00 Legislative A i County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Whatcom County Council Reservation Request REQUEST FOR: ❑ Conference Room Committee Room ❑ Chambers ❑ Equipment Loan Department or Agency making the Re uest: Contact Person: �t-�E-�-—��rR Phone Number: Date and Time needed: -�i/z?�!4 �7a Comments (Purpose of Meeting): v You are expected to return furniture to its original position when your meeting is concluded. NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE CHAMBERS This portion to be completed by Council Staff. Date Request Received: '30,e)Available? Yes No Comments: C:\\An'1DOW \TEMP\GW)00001.TMP Page-1-1 Mail Envelope Properties (3CD6CB7E.9FB : 2 : 40889) Subject: May Election Canvass Creation Date: 5/6/02 11:29AM From: Joyce Herrin Created By: JHerrin@co.whatcom.wa.us Recipients Action co.whatcom.wa.us CHouse.Bham Delivered DBrown CC (Dana Brown -Davis) SFleetwo (Seth Fleetwood) Date & Time 05/06/02 11:29AM Post Office Delivered Route CHouse.Bham 05/06/02 11:29AM co.whatcom.wa.us Files Size Date & Time MESSAGE 1845 05/06/02 11:29AM Options Auto Delete: Yes Expiration Date: None Notify Recipients: Yes Priority: Standard Reply Requested: No Return Notification: None Concealed Subject: No Security: Standard To Be Delivered: Immediate Status Tracking: Delivered & Opened Joyce Herrin-i Mpy Election Canvass _ Page 1 From: Joyce Herrin To: Fleetwood, Seth Date: 5/6/02 11:29AM Subject: May Election Canvass May 6, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: Seth Fleetwood, Chair County Council FROM: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor RE: SPECIAL ELECTION CANVASS SCHEDULE Friday -May 31 st 2:00 PM Council Committee Room The official canvass of regular, special and questioned absentee ballots from the Special Election, held on May 21, 2002, will be held on May 31 at 2:00 PM. Please let me know who will be representing the county council at these meetings. Thank you. Joyce Herrin Election Department 360 676-6742 jherrin@co.whatcom.wa.us CC: Dana Brown -Davis C.._q r4 J Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676-6740*360)738.4556 aFAX 738-4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us On the web: www. . co . what com . wa May 6, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: Seth Fleetwood, Chair County Council FROM: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor US/auditor/ RE: SPECIAL ELECTION CANVASS SCHEDULE Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Friday -May 31st 2:00 PM Council Committee Room The official canvass of regular, special and questioned absentee ballots from the Special Election, held on May 21, 2002, will be held on May 31 at 2:00 PM. Please let me know who will be representing the county council at these meetings. Thank you. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. A Mail -In ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope. You are eligible to vote in this election if: 16 You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. #W-19 MAIL BALLOT ELECTION NO POLLS WILL BE OPEN May 21, 2002 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Mail -In Ballot Packet consists of: This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE Ballot TO VOTE Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. SIGN YOUR NAME on the Outside of the MAILING envelope below the Voter Affidavit. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2.In this Ballot Guide, each measure or candidate is assigned a number with an arrow pointing to it. Find the corresponding number you wish to vote for on the Punch Card. 3. Punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number using a pencil, paper clip, or toothpick. To make a CORRECTION on the ballot.cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct choice. 4. To WRITE-IN a candidate that does not appear on the ballot, use the space provided on the Security Flap attached to your ballot. List both the Name of the person and the Office Title you wish to vote for. Also, list the Political Party if the Office is in a Partisan Race. DO NOT punch out any other position number for that particular Office. 5. Place your voted Ballot in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Security Envelope containing your Ballot into the Pre -addressed Mailing Envelope. Remember to SIGN the Mailing Envelope. 7. Use a first-class stamp if you mail your Ballot. The Ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day if mailed and must be received in the Election Office no later than the 10th day after a Special or Primary, OR the 15th day after a General Election. You may deposit your ballot at any open Poll Site on Election Day OR at the Election Office at 311 Grand Ave., Bellingham any day but no later than 8:00 pm Election Day. 8. If you damage your ballot, you may make your selections on the VOTER GUIDE (this white instruction sheet). Use a dark pen to circle your choice(s). Place the voted Voter Guide in the Security Envelope and then into the Mailing Envelope. OR, you may request a replacement ballot by contacting the Auditor's Office. 9. To call the Auditor's Office with Questions about these instructions, please phone 360-676-6742 or 360-676-6745. FORMAT #W-19 AM-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 Special Election May 21, 2002 Page 101 Whatcom County, Washington EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT Special Election - Proposition No.1 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS — $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15- 2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds APPROVED? 10 -3, by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution REJECTED? 12 -31 15-2002. Should this pra asition be: 0K TURN OVER TO CONTINUE Whatcom County �GOM co Auditors Office P Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 in o11 (81) 686.6740.3 O) 738.4556 Fax a738.4555 TDD 360 H t N email: auditor&o.whatcomma.us On the web: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Auditor EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT May 21, 2002 Vote -by -Mail Election Schedule Updated April 30, 2002 Date Activity Apr 20 Last day to register by -mail and at other locations May 1 First day Vote -by -Mail Ballots available in Auditor's Office Mailing of Vote -by -Mail ballots May 6 Last day for in -person voter registration at the Auditor's Office May 15 Publish Notice of Election in Bellinqham Herald May 16 9:00 a.m. logic and accuracy test of vote counting system May 21 ELECTION DAY . 4:00 p.m. Ballot processing begins 8:00 p.m. Ballots tabulated and results released. Ballots must be postmarked by May 21 or returned to Auditor's office prior to 8:00 p.m. May 24 9:00 am. Count of ballots (maybe cancelled if fewer than 25 ballots are ready to count) May 29 9:00 a.m. Count of ballots (may be cancelled if fewer than 25 ballots are ready to count) May 31 2:00 p.m. Final Canvass. Canvass Board convenes in County Committee Meeting Room, 1st floor Whatcom County Courthouse. Election certified by Canvass Board. Note: This schedule is subject to change Please contact the \1 hatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 for updates. Ka Election results on the web: http:// www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ Brought to you by Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and the Information Services Department. CO WHATCOM COUNTY 0 r° CGpM AUDITOR'S OFFICE A 3 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �gSNING't0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 Auditor Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording VALIDATION FIGURES FOR WATER DISTRICTS WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN 2002 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY December 4, 2001 The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each water district in the last General Election held on November 6, 2001. Water Number of Persons 40% 60% District Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote No. 2 417 167 101 Pt Roberts Water 4 308 124 74 No. 7 489 196 118 Birch Bay Water & Sewer 8 1109 444 267 No. 10 2316 927 556 Samish Water 12 308 124 74 No. 13 83 34 20 Glacier Water 14 41 17 10 Acme Water 18 71 29 18 Evergreen Water & Sewer 19 116 47 28 2002 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29.13.010 and. 070) 2002 Possible Election Dates February 5, 2002 March 12, 2002 April 23, 2002 May 21, 2002 September 17, 2002 November 5, 2002 45 day cutoff for resolutions December 21, 2001 January 25, 2002 March 8, 2002 April 5, 2002 August 2, 2002 September 20, 2002 �4 Shirley Forslof, W iatcom County Auditor Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556 NOTICE OF ELECTION SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT May 21, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, a Special Mail Ballot Election will be held in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15-2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution 15-2002. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?................................................................................... REJECTED?.................................................................................... Notice is further given the Whatcom County Auditor mailed a ballot and instructions to each registered voter within all precincts in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District. NO WRITTEN REQUEST IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A BALLOT. YOU WILL NOT VOTE AT YOUR REGULAR POLLING PLACE FOR THIS ELECTION. Ballots must be returned in the mailing envelopes provided and voters must read and sign the affidavit/oath on their mailing envelope. Returning your ballot by mail requires a thirty-four cent ($.34) first class postage stamp on the return envelope. Additionally, ballots must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2002, or delivered to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office prior to 8:00 PM on May 21, 2002. The County Auditor will verify all signatures. WHATCOM COUNTY BALLOT DROP-OFF HOURS All weekdays through May 20th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Election Day — May 21st, 7:00 AM — 8PM. 1 Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham If You Did Not Receive Your Ballot... • If you are a registered voter in Evergreen Water -Sewer District and you have not received your ballot, call our office immediately. • Call our office immediately if you would like to obtain a replacement ballot. • The telephone number for the Elections Department is (360) 676-6742 or 676-6745. Replacement ballots may be obtained only from the Whatcom County Auditor, Elections Department, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham, WA on or prior to May 21, 2002. On Election Day, the Election Department will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: May 15, 2002 2 NOTICE OF ELECTION SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT May 21, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, a Special Mail Ballot Election will be held in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15-2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution 15-2002. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?..................................................................................... REJECTED?...................................................................................... Notice is further given the Whatcom County Auditor mailed a ballot and instructions to each registered voter within all precincts in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District. NO WRITTEN REQUEST IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A BALLOT. VOID NVILL. NOT VOTE AT YOUR REGULAR POLLING PLACE FOR THIS ELECTION. Ballots must be returned in the mailing envelopes provided and voters must read and sign the affidavit/oath on their mailing envelope. Returning your ballot by mail requires a thirty-four cent ($.34) first class postage stamp on the return envelope. Additionally, ballots must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2002, or delivered to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office prior to 8:00 PM on May 21, 2002. The County Auditor will verify all signatures. WHATCOM COUNTY BALLOT DROP-OFF HOURS All weekdays through May 20th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Election Day — May 21st, 7:00 AM — 8PM. Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham If You Did Not Receive Your Ballot... If you are a registered voter in Evergreen Water -Sewer District and you have not received your ballot, call our office immediately. Call our office immediately if you would like to obtain a replacement ballot. The telephone number for the Elections Department is (360) 676-6742 or 676-6745. Replacement ballots may be obtained only from the Whatcom County Auditor, Elections Department, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham, WA on or prior to May 21, 2002. On Election Day, the Election Department will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Shirley Forslo Whatcom Coi ty Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: May 15, 2002 2 Joyce i'errin =Canvass Meeting for the May 21 special_ election �� -- --- Page 1 From: Joyce Herrin To: Grant, David Date: 5/6/02 11:26AM Subject: Canvass Meeting for the May 21 special election May 6, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: David Grant Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor RE: SPECIAL ELECTION CANVASS SCHEDULE Friday -May 31st 2:00 PM Council Committee Room The official canvass of regular, special and questioned absentee ballots from the Special Election, held on May 21, 2002, will be held on May 31 at 2:00 PM. Please let me know who will be representing the prosecutor's office at these meetings. Thank you. Joyce Herrin Canvass Meeting for the May 21 special election _ Page 1 From: Joyce Herrin To: Grant, David Date: 5/6/02 11:26AM Subject: Canvass Meeting for the May 21 special election May 6, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: David Grant Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor RE: SPECIAL ELECTION CANVASS SCHEDULE Friday -May 31st 2:00 PM Council Committee Room The official canvass of regular, special and questioned absentee ballots from the Special Election, held on May 21, 2002, will be held on May 31 at 2:00 PM. Please let me know who will be representing the prosecutor's office at these meetings. Thank you. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 (360) 676.6740o360)738-4556 *FAX 738-4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us On the web: www.co.whatcom.wa May 6, 2002 MEMORANDUM: TO: David Grant Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor �GOM Ca� US/auditor/ RE: SPECIAL ELECTION CANVASS SCHEDULE Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Friday -May 31st 2:00 PM Council Committee Room The official canvass of regular, special and questioned absentee ballots from the Special Election, held on May 21, 2002, will be held on May 31 at 2:00 PM. Please let me know who will be representing the prosecutor's office at these meetings. Thank you. SPECIAL ELECTION MAY 211 2002 ELECTION DEADLINES SPECIAL ELECTION RESOLUTIONS Friday April 5 LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND TRANSFER EXCEPT FOR IN -PERSON REGISTRATION Saturday April 20 ABSENTEE BALLOTS AVAILABLE Wednesday May 1 IN -PERSON REGISTRATION Monday May 6 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION Friday May 31 RESOLUTION NO. 15-2002 APR 5 2002 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on May 21, 2002, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $250,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of water -sewer districts, for the purpose of providing funds to construct the domestic water system of the District by acquiring and upgrading a private water system; and requesting that such election be conducted by mail ballot. WHEREAS, Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District") was established in 2000 pursuant to provisions of Title 57 of the Revised Code of Washington; and WHEREAS, the District's Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to construct a water supply and distribution system of the District, in accordance with the District's comprehensive plan approved by Resolution No. 14- 2002 of the Board adopted on the date of this resolution, by acquiring and upgrading the properties and assets of a private water system that provides water to territory of the District; and WHEREAS, in its eminent domain action to acquire such private water system, the District has obtained a superior court order of public use and necessity but has not reached agreement with the owners of the private water system regarding compensation for the system; and WHEREAS, to pay the District's costs in the eminent domain proceeding and related costs of the Project (as defined in this resolution), the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the District and its residents to authorize the issuance of not to exceed $250,000 principal amount of general obligation bonds of the District; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 57.20.105) provide that the question of whether such bonds. may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. l indini-,s. This Board of Commissioners (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interests of the District and its residents require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Capital Proiect. The Board hereby ratifies and confirms its prior determination to construct a domestic water supply and distribution system of the District by acquiring and upgrading certain assets and properties for water supply and distribution currently operated by the Paradise Lakes County Club (the "Project"). The costs of all legal fees and expenses in the District's eminent domain proceeding to acquire water supply and distribution facilities of the Paradise Lakes County Club, all engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative expenses, on and off -site utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with undertaking the Project shall be deemed a part of the cost of the Project. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. -/,- P-MInTTMT11ir MM41nd The District shall determine the application of available money as among the various aspects of the Project set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, as much of the Project as possible. The District expects to issue revenue bonds to pay the balance of the costs of the Project. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the bonds authorized by this resolution, plus any other money of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Project, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those portions of the Project deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. Section I Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing funds necessary to pay a portion of the costs of the Project, specifically including but not limited to preliminary legal, engineering and planning costs as described in Section 2 of this resolution, and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $250,000 (the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. The balance of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of revenue bonds of the District or any funds that the District now has or may later have on hand that are legally available for such purposes. None of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. None of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be spent for costs of the Project until the District's general comprehensive plan describing the improvements constituting the Project has been approved in accordance with law. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall -3- P•Ul( nnnT7nr. mrcw u bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the Bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of 15 years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. The Bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board. After voter approval of the Bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on May 21, 2002. The District hereby requests the Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections to find the existence of such emergency and to call and conduct the special election within the District on such date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. In accordance with the provisions of RCW 29.36.121, the District further requests that such special election be conducted by mail ballot. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: -4- P-MOT rmr111: mmeroa PROPOSITION NO. EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15-2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution 15-2002. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? ......................................... REJECTED?. ........................ ❑ ...................... ❑ The Secretary of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Severabi I ity. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, however, that any provision that shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. -5- P-U1nTVY)T1Ir. rnrnmu ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington, at a special meeting held April 4, 2002. EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON RE { m RGeyEv/l J d g Commissioners ATTEST: J Secret of the Board of Commissioners -6- P.MTMTVVa mmdna CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 15-2002 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a special meeting thereof held on April 4, 2002. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 0' day of April, 2002. e r tary, KardWf Commissioners K:A3454V)0001V0TV0T R21EC 04/05/02 TO: DAVE GRANT Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor SUBJ: BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for the EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER # 19 General Obligation Bond.. Please return to the Election Department. Thank You ! l Ethel 50044 NOTICE OF ELECTION SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT May 21, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, a Special Mail Ballot Election will be held in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15-2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution 15-2002. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?..................................................................................... REJECTED?...................................................................................... Notice is further given the Whatcom County Auditor mailed a ballot and instructions to each registered voter within all precincts in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District. NO WRITTEN REQUEST IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A BALLOT YOLT WILL NOT VOTE AT YOUR REGULAR POLLING PLACE FOR THIS ELECTION. Ballots must be returned in the mailing envelopes provided and voters must read and sign the affidavit/oath on their mailing envelope. Returning your ballot by mail requires a thirty-four cent ($.34) first class postage stamp on the return envelope. Additionally, ballots must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2002, or delivered to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office prior to 8:00 PM on May 21, 2002. The County Auditor will verify all signatures. WHATCOM COUNTY BALLOT DROP-OFF HOURS All weekdays through May 20th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Election Day — May 21st, 7:00 AM — 8PM. Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham If You Did Not Receive Your Ballot... If you are a registered voter in Evergreen Water -Sewer District and you have not received your ballot, call our office immediately. Call our office immediately if you would like to obtain a replacement ballot. The telephone number for the Elections Department is (360) 676-6742 or 676-6745. Replacement ballots may be obtained only from the Whatcom County Auditor, Elections Department, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham, WA on or prior to May 21, 2002. On Election Day, the Election Department will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Shirley Forslo Whatcom Cotuity Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: May 15, 2002 K 04/05/02 TO: DAVE GRANT Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor SUBJ: BALLOT TITLE Please look over this ballot title for the EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER # 19 General Obligation Bond.. Please return to the Election Department. Thank You ! Ethel 50044 oM Cp WHATCOM COUNTY 'C�' rP `f AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �ISHI Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 NG.102 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor April 8, 2002 Evergreen Water- Sewer District Forrest E. McElroy, Commissioner 8635 Golden Valley Drive Sumas, WA 98295 Re: Evergreen Water -Sewer District May 21, 2002 Mail Ballot Election Dear Forrest: SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR CHRISTINE BLAKE, C.M.A. CHIEF DEPUTY This is to confirm that the May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water -Sewer District Special Election will be conducted by mail ballot as requested by the district. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor April 30, 2002 Barry Buchanan, Chair Whatcom County Democratic Party P. O. Box 3095 Bellingham WA 98227-3095 �GpM co 3sP A �4SHING�0 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR CHRISTINE BLAKE, C.M.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Subject: Request for Political Party Observers for May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water -Sewer District Vote -By -Mail Election Dear Barry: This is a request for political party observers for the May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water - Sewer District Vote -By -Mail Election. I have designated the following political party observer stations for this Election Season beginning May 13 and ending May 31, 2002. During the processing of vote -by -mail ballots: Signature verification area (May 13 through May 31) Ballot opening area (May 21 through May 31) During election night tabulation report Ballot counting center (May 21) During the logic and accuracy test and ballot counting Ballot counting center (May 16 Logic & Accuracy Test) Ballot counting center (May 21 through May 31) The schedule for this election is attached although it is subject to change. Please let me know as soon as possible the names of your political parry observers. If you have any questions, please call me at 676-6744. I look forward to your participation and assistance this year. Sincerely, Shirley For of Whatcom County Auditor Encl. Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit TTV FAX 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditorgco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor April 30, 2002 George Manchester, Chair Whatcom County Republican Party P. O. Box 5292 Bellingham WA 98227-5292 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR CHRISTINE BLAKE, C.M.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Subject: Request for Political Party Observers for May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water -Sewer District Vote -By -Mail Election Dear George: This is a request for political party observers for the May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water - Sewer District Vote -By -Mail Election. I have designated the following political party observer stations for this Election Season beginning May 13 and ending May 31, 2002. During the processing of vote -by -mail ballots: Signature verification area (May 13 through May 31) Ballot opening area (May 21 through May 31) During election night tabulation report Ballot counting center (May 21) During the logic and accuracy test and ballot counting Ballot counting center (May 16 Logic & Accuracy Test) Ballot counting center (May 21 through May 31) The schedule for this election is attached although it is subject to change. Please let me know as soon as possible the names of your political parry observers. If you have any questions, please call me at 676-6744. I look forward to your participation and assistance this year. Sincerely, Shirley Forsl f Whatcom County Auditor Encl. Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Try FAX 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 CO WHATCOM COUNTY rP �GOM `A AUDITOR'S OFFICE �' { Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �Osk� Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 N�,402 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor April 30, 2002 Tom Spanos Whatcom County Libertarian Party 215 W. Holly St. G-4 Bellingham WA 98225 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR CHRISTINE BLAKE, C.M.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Subject: Request for Political Party Observers for May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water -Sewer District Vote -By -Mail Election Dear Tom: This is a request for political party observers for the May 21, 2002 Evergreen Water - Sewer District Vote -By -Mail Election. I have designated the following political party observer stations for this Election Season beginning May 13 and ending May 31, 2002. During the processing of vote -by -mail ballots: Signature verification area (May 13 through May 31) Ballot opening area (May 21 through May 31) During election night tabulation report Ballot counting center (May 21) During the logic and accuracy test and ballot counting Ballot counting center (May 16 Logic & Accuracy Test) Ballot counting center (May 21 through May 31) The schedule for this election is attached although it is subject to change. Please let me know as soon as possible the names of your political party observers. If you have any questions, please call me at 676-6744. I look forward to your participation and assistance this year. Sincerely, S±Fo slot' Whatcom County Auditor Encl. Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Try FAX 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 Whatcom County G Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse L• 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 �� = o`� (360) 676.6740 •(360) 738.4556 Fax o738.4555 TDD SH I Nrl Shirley Forslof, County Auditor email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Auditor On the web: www.co.ww.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditorl EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT Mav 21, 2002 Vote -by -Mail Election Schedule Updated April 30, 2002 Date Activity Apr 20 Last day to register by -mail and at other locations May 1 First day Vote -by -Mail Ballots available in Auditor's Office Mailing of Vote -by -Mail ballots May 6 Last day for in -person voter registration at the Auditor's Office May 15 Publish Notice of Election in Bellingham Herald May 16 9:00 a.m. logic and accuracy test of vote counting system May 21 ELECTION DAY . 4:00 p.m. Ballot processing begins 8:00 p.m. Ballots tabulated and results released. Ballots must be postmarked by May 21 or returned to Auditor's office prior to 8:00 p.m. May 24 9:00 am. Count of ballots (maybe cancelled if fewer than 25 ballots are ready to count) May 29 9:00 a.m. Count of ballots (maybe cancelled if fewer than 25 ballots are ready to count) May 31 2:00 p.m. Final Canvass. Canvass Board convenes in County Committee Meeting Room, 1 st floor Whatcom County Courthouse. Election certified by Canvass Board. Note: This schedule is subject to change. Please contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 for updates. Election results on the web: http:// www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ Brought to you by Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and the Information Services Department. STATE OF WASHINGTON,) SS Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,) (L9853)OPEN PUBLII; MEETING NOTICE I The canvassing board of Ka thv Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: Whatc°m county, pwsu ant to chapter 2912 Bc►v, That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily tigsat°pum & AM newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Monday, May 0, 2002 al the Monday May of Shirley Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said Auditor 4 co�9 newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice house, 311 Greed Avenue suite 103, Bellingham, entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a washin on. These meet in ►viA be held to boon true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as the initial p10CL'S5lng, 1}I• GC cluding 5ignatarc "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in verification of the - tee ballots cast at thea SpeSpe- supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated PP 21, Election held on May on the following dates to wit: May 1, 2002 21, 2t]02. The opening of g 7 Y the absentee ballots may begin no earlier than Sat urclay, Hlay 11, 2002. Please call i3G0) G7&6742 for s.exactTh times and loco- that for more than six months prior to the date of the first ublication of liens. These meethi s of P P the pvbvl c meetiare ngs and said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham shall be continued until Herald" has been established published and circulated in the English the activity for which P g these meetings am held language continuous) and continual) as a daily newspaper in the city of has been completed. Y Y YtY A record of the proceed- Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times ings of the county c m, v ai a�,boar nshall beprinted either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of the county auditor's pffi[s', publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper and shall be available far public inspection and.-�p, by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the ymg. The record shall he. retained for the same full amount of the fee c arced for such publication $ time period required by law for the retention ofabsentee ���� Shirley For of c �Gc7 ts.,1,CY A Whatc0m County Auditor �. .• '' .= N0TA Subscribed and sworn to before me this .Epp' G3' I-04 Ird day of May ,200 2 � q� pv 8 L l G p tea`' ........• ••' r; f` NO A<RYP UBI) in and the State Washington, residing at Belling The Bellingham Herald - Classifieds Results wysiwyg://main.5/http://classified...rm%3 Alist=&submit.x=34& submit.y=11 the US Army Corps of Engineers. The file and supporting documents may be viewed at Whatcom County Planning and Development Services, 5280 Northwest Drive, Suite B, Bellingham WA 98226. Any person may submit written comments to Marilyn Bentley, Senior Land Use Specialist at the above address, within 15 days of the publication of this notice, which is May 15, 2002. Written comments must be received by May 30, 2002. Any person has the right to receive notice of and participate in any hearings, request a copy of the decision once made, and to appeal a decision when allowed by law. Any person wishing to receive personal notice of any hearings must notify the Hearings Examiner's office, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 401, Bellingham, WA 98225, within 15 days of the notice of application. Decisions to approve or deny the Conditional Use Permit may be appealed to the Whatcom County Council within 10 days of the decision. Tile Bellingham Herald Subclassification: 134 Whatcom County 5/15/2002 M-1,11:11 2. (L9854)NOTICE OF ELECTION SPECIAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION EVERGREEN WATER -SEWER DISTRICT May 21, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, a Special Mail Ballot Election will be held in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District, Whatcom County, Washington for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 EVERGREEN WATER- SEWER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $250,000 The Board of Commissioners of Evergreen Water -Sewer District passed Resolution 15-2002 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to construct a water supply and distribution system by acquiring and upgrading facilities of a private water system, to issue not to exceed $250,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within 15 years to pay part of the cost of this project, and to repay such bonds by levying property taxes annually in excess of regular tax levies on all taxable property within the District, as provided in Resolution 15-2002. Should this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED? Notice is further given the Whatcom County Auditor mailed a ballot and instructions to each registered voter within all precincts in the Evergreen Water -Sewer District. NO WRITTEN REQUEST IS REQUIRED TO 'WAY 15 2002 2 of 8 5/15/02 4:39 PM The Bellingham Herald - Classifieds Results wysiwyg://main.5/http://classified... rm%3Alist=&submit.x=34&submit.y=11 N01111111 9. (1,9968 Petersen) Notice to Creditors No. 01-4-00054-7 The Superior Court of the State of Washington In and For Whatcom County In Re the Estate of Otto C. Petersen, Deceased, Charge d'affaires Guardian Associates, Inc., a Washington Corporation, Personal Representative. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Persons having claims against the Decedent must, prior to the time such claims would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, serve their claims on the Personal Representative or the attorneys of record at the address stated below and file an executed copy of the claim with the Clerk of the Court within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice, or within four (4) months after the date of filing of the copy of this Notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is the later or, except under those provisions included in RCW 11.40.011 or 11.40.013, the claim will be forever barred. This bar is effective as to the claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the Decedent. Date of filing copy of the Notice to Creditors with the Court: May 6, 2002. Date of first publication: May 8; 2002. DATED this 6th day of May, 2002. Attorney for Personal Rep.: RESICK HANSEN & FOLLIS, BRIAN L. HANSEN WSBA #7643, 412 N. Commercial St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Personal Representative: Charge d'affaires Guardian Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 880, Everett, WA 98206 The Bellingham Herald Subclassification: 135 Legal Notices 5/15/2002 N�1-141'f BACK TO TOP Piace An Ad1 announcements I auction calendar I autos for sale I employment equine connection I farmers market I financial I funerals I garage sales instructional I Internet directory I legal notices I marine/boat I merchandise motor vehicles I open houses I pets real estate I rentals I seniors directory service directory ( training & education 7 of 8 5/15/02 4:39 PM The Bellingham Herald - Classifieds Results wysiwyg://main.5/http://classified... rm%3Alist=&submit.x=34&submit.y=11 RECEIVE A BALLOT. YOU WILL NOT VOTE AT YOUR REGULAR POLLING PLACE FOR THIS ELECTION. Ballots must be returned in the mailing envelopes provided and voters must read and sign the affidavit/oath on their mailing envelope. Returning your ballot by mail requires a thirty-four cent ($.34) first class postage stamp on the return envelope. Additionally, ballots must be postmarked no later than May 21, 2002, or delivered to the Whatcom County Auditor's Office prior to 8:00 PM on May 21, 2002. The County Auditor will verify all signatures. WHATCOM COUNTY BALLOT DROP-OFF HOURS All weekdays through May 20th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Election Day - May 21st, 7:00 AM - 8PM. Whatcom County Auditor's Office, Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham If You Did Not Receive Your Ballot... •If you are a registered voter in Evergreen Water -Sewer District and you have not received your ballot, call our office immediately. -Call our office immediately if you would like to obtain a replacement ballot. -The telephone number for the Elections Department is (360) 676-6742 or 676-6745. Replacement ballots may be obtained only from the Whatcom County Auditor, Elections Department, 311 Grand Avenue Suite 103, Bellingham, WA on or prior to May 21, 2002. On Election Day, the Election Department will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections The Subclassification: 134 Whatcom County 5/15/2002 Elm 3. (L9971)Whatcom County REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP #02-49 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by Whatcom County Purchasing in the Administrative Services Finance Office on the fifth floor of the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Ave Suite 503, Bellingham WA 98225 for the following: LAW & JUSTICE COORDINATION SERVICES UNTIL: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday May 21, 2002 At which time and place the names of the proposers will be publicly read aloud. All proposers and any 3 of 8 5/15/02 4:39 PM