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Home My WebLink About2000 - Ferndale School District No. 502 Maintenance and Operation Levy March 14, 2000-Passed 65%ROUTER V-jz-r �,, `� 'S Ciao a'�— TITLE: m `--� --------- ----- �,t I/ aL 6 �) =:: =. J A N 2 0 2000 RECEIVED JAN 2 8 2000 TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE FEB - 8 2000 FROM O PROSECUTOR'S CUTOR' S FEB - $ 2000 ELECTION SUPERVISOR BALLOT LAYOUT PROOF LAYOUT PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING CERTIFICATION PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION ECRETAR S Y TREASURER'S OFFICE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE o OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC IN! School Fiscal Services Old Capitol Building, PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 753-1717 TDD (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM Whatcom County Ferndale School District #502 3/14/00 COUNTY NAME SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME Shirley Forslof AUDITOR NAME DATE I. MINIMUM VOTER TURNOUT REQUIREMENTS A. For excess levies: ELECTION DATE 7567 Total votes cast at last November General Election B. For bond issues voted upon during the year immediately following a State General Election (odd or even number year): 7567 Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election II. CANVASS OF ELECTION Type of Election Codes *BO Bond CP Capital Project M & O Maintenance and Operation TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund Proposition Number Dollar Amount Type of Election* Number Votes For Number Votes Against Passed Failed 1 $5,440,018 M & O 2927 1554 65.32% to $5,689,253 III. LEAD/JOINT COUNTIES The above vote count includes votes cast in our joint county(ies). Yes Fj No Name of county(ies): Please send official ballot(s) via surface mail to: Michael L. Bigelow Assistant Superintendent Budget and School Business Services Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 FORM SPI M-466 (Rev. 6199) WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000 IN FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION FOR A EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY FOR 2000/2001, 2001/2002. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Ferndale School Distr;iyWo:,502, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 14th day of March, 2000, have in no 1wr� ,been.altixed,by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited 4� de.' ' r `'�.r'� v r r;w �� ■' Whatcom Coup Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of March 2000. `..� „A �:-4 couIVrrM'� g ACounty Legislative Authority r� a SM1 6A �. R CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within various precincts within the boundaries of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington on the 14th day of March, 2000 and the results were as follows: Ferndale - 1 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 Special Election w Proposition No,1 Submitted by Ferndale School District No. 502 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levy the following taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational maintenance and operation expenses: Levy/ Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2000/2001 $3.16' $5,440,018 2001/2002 $3.21" $5,689,253 as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? 'The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2-2000. Levy YES - 33 -3- Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 7,567 40% Turnout 3,027 60% Yes Vote 1,817 LEVY, YES 2927 Levy NO - 35 4 LEVY, NO 1554 PASSED: 65% The canvass having been completed this 24th day of March 2000. 65.32% WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD wM4r C 4� ['� County Auditor GRUN Pr or . !,�f�G`Qr Q'S _ 5 f i • Irt�� i County Legislative Authority County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ferndale - 2 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON March 14, 2000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to .the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Submitted by Ferndale School District No. 502 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levy the following taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational maintenance and -operation expenses: Approximate Levy/Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2000/2001 $3.16* $5,440,018 2001/2002 $3.21 * $5,689,253 as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? Levy ................ YES ❑ Levy.................NO ❑ *The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2-2000. The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Shirley Forslof, hatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: March 8, 2000 IANOTICES\502Mandoc GOM CO WHATCOM COUNTY � rP a AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 4 0� 9S11 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 i NG� Auditor Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording February 8, 2000 To: Karen Frakes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney From: Joyce Herrin Cylg�— Election Department RE: Ballot Title for Ferndale School District SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY We just need your approval or changes for Ferndale ballot title. The concern you had was the word "current". Pete called Ron Cowan at the school (383-9224) on February 151. Pete told them that he would be gone for three days and if they had any questions to call you or me. I have not heard from him. Thank you Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556 EECIRMED NOTICE BAN 2 8 2000 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 W C. WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Auditors March 14, 2000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 14, 2000, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain cy t educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levy the following taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational maintenance and operation expenses: Approximate Levy/Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2000/2001 $3.16* $5,440,018 2001/2002 $3.21* $5,689,253 as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? LEVY ...Yes 1-1 LEVY.. _ _ _............. No 0 *The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2-2000 The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows. Precincts Polling Places Said polling places shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to,,.8:00 o'clock P.M Whatcom County Auditor P%CMIMCMW4BS 00/01/24 co WHATCOM COUNTY �GOM r° `yA AUDITOR'S OFFICE 3 ' '„ Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �' 45NI Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 NG�O Auditor Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording To: Karen Frakes, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney From: Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor Date: January 28, 2000 Subject: Ballot Title SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY Please approve and/or prepare the ballot title for the Mt. Baker School District 507 M & O and Vehicle Fund Levies. Also enclosed is the Ferndale School District 502 M & O,Levy. Please approve and/or prepare the ballot title. Thank You Kerry 50045 Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556 M CO WHATCOM COUNTY �60 <1A AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 p� 4' Bellingham, WA 98225 4186 h i N�� Auditor Elections Internal Auditing Motor Vehicle Licensing Recording February 8, 2000 To: Karen Frakes Deputy Prosecuting Attorney From: Joyce Herrin Election Department RE: Ballot Title for Ferndale School District SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR TERRY HINZ, C.P.A. CHIEF DEPUTY We just need your approval or changes for Ferndale ballot title. The concern you had was the word "current". Pete called Ron Cowan at the school (383-9224) on February I". Pete told them that he would be gone for three days and if they had any questions to call you or me. I have not heard from him. Thank you Main Office: (360) 676-6740 Elections: (360) 676-6742 County Residents: (360) 398-1310 FAX: (360) 738-4556 RECEIVER JAN 2 8 2000 W.C. Auditors FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 2-2000 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on March 14, 2000, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,440,018 in 2000 for collection in 2001 and $5,689,253 in 2001 for collection in 2002, said excess taxes to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. ADOPTED JANUARY 27, 2000 Prepared by PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 2-2000 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on March 14, 2000, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,440,018 in 2000 for collection in 2001, $5,689,253 in 2001 for collection in 2002, said excess taxes to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, (the "District") during the 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operation and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operation and such educational needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to levy the following taxes upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.16 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,440,018, said levy to be made in 2000 for collection in 2001; and B. A tax of approximately $3.21 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,689,253, said levy to be made in 2001 for collection in 2002, and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $5,440,018, said levy to be made in 2000 for collection in 2001; and B. $5,689,253, said levy to be made in 2001 for collection in 2002. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2000 levy is $3.16 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation ($1,721,524,683 of assessed value), and the estimated levy rate for the 2001 levy is $3.21 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation ($1,772,352,959 of assessed value). The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. -2- P:\CMW\CMW4BS 00/01/27 Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether or not the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on March 14, 2000. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to find the existence of such emergency and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition substantially in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain c, ent educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levy the following taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational maintenance and operation expenses: Approximate Levy/Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value* Amount 2000/2001 $3.16 $5,440,018 2001/2002 $3.21 $5,689,253 as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? LEVY......................................... Yes LEVY.......................................... No -3- P:\CMW\CMW4BS 00/01/27 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, (the "District") and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2-2000 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 27th day of January, 2000. 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 the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the 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 27th day of January, 2000. 424�-,Qii�JF- - r. Roger L. Lehnert Secretary, Board of Directors P:\CMW\CMW4BS 00/01/27 *The foregoing levy rates shall be adjusted as provided in Section I of this resolution. The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 5:00 o'clock P.M. The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 27th day of January, 2000. ATTEST: Dr. Oger L. Lehnert Secretary, Board of Directors FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NR. 502, WHATJCOM COUNTY, WASHINGtON President and Director Director Director Director Director -4- PACMW\CMW48S 00/01/27 itz "WED NOTICE JAN 2 8 200Q FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 W C. WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Auditors March 14, 2000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 14, 2000, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain cur t educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levythe ollowin > taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in lace g g P of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational maintenance and operation expenses: Approximate Levy/Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2000/2001 $3.16* $5,440,018 2001/2002 $3.21 * $5,689,253 as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? LEVY......................................... Yes F1 LEVY .......................................... No a *The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2-2000. The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Polling Places Said polling places shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 8:00 o'clock P.M. Whatcom County Auditor P:\CM\MCMW4BS 00/01/24 OFFICIAL BALLOT FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON March 14, 2000 ftCEnED BAN 2 81000 W C• Auditors INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the words "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain c went educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levy the following taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's educational maintenance and operation expenses: Levy/Collection Years Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000 Assessed Value 2000/2001 $3.16* 2001/2002 $3.21 * as specified in District Resolution No, 2-2000? LEVY ......................................... Yes LEVY.......................................... No Levy Amount $5,440,018 $5,689,253 *The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2-2000. P:\CMW\CMW4BS 00/01/24 KIECEIV D OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY JAN 2 8 2000 AUDITOR W.C. Auditors 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 school districts within the County; and WHEREAS, Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted on January 27, 2000, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election March 14, 2000; 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 Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on January 27, 2000, and will conduct said special election to be held on March 14, 2000. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, thisc;�T . day of January, 2000. S S E� q % # 4 W hatc n County Auditor P:%CM+MGMW40S 00/01/19 Special Election March 14, 2000 Page 2 Whatcom County, Washington IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee 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) 398-1310. 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: • 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. #502 Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION March 14, 2000 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 Absentee 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, which should first he enclosed in the Ballc security envelope. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site o election day. Turn Page To Continue 010- H O W TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1� 11� �`!Z �� 1 m 1t451IS51� 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. 2.In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5.After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your vntari ballnt piinrhrarcf INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the tenth day following any special election or primary, or the fifteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot or wish to change your vote, use the BALLOT GUIDE and with a pen make your selections. Return it in the Ballot Security Envelope instead of the ballot card. 9.If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. FORMAT # 502 ABG-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 0 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Ferndale School District No. 502 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY To maintain educational programs, shall the Ferndale School District #502 levy the following taxes, in excess of regular tax levies and in place of an expiring levy, upon all taxable property y within the District, for support of the District's YES - 33 —31 educational maintenance and operation expenses: Levy Levy/ Approximate NO - 35 Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2000/2001 $3.16- $5,440,018 2001/2002 $321" $5,689,253 as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? "The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2-2000. TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE � I dale Exxon station. Special Election Page 2 Special Election Page 5 March 14, 2000 Whatcom County, Washington March 14, 2000 Whatcom County, Washington FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.502 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Special Election - Proposition No. 1 Submitted by Ferndale School Submitted by Meridian School District No. 502 District No. 505 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS LEVY OPERATION LEVY To meet the educational needs of To maintain educational programs, shall students in Meridian School District the Ferndale School District #502 levy Levy #505, shall the District levy the following Levy the following taxes, in excess of regular taxes, in addition to regular tax levies tax levies and in place of an expiring YES - 33 4 and in place of an expiring levy, upon all YES - 110 levy, upon all taxable property within the taxable property within the District, for District, for support of the District's Levy support of the District's maintenance and Levy educational maintenance and operation NO - 35 operation expenses: NO - 112 4 expenses: Estimated Levy/ Approximate Collection Rate/$1,000 of Levy Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Year Assessed Value Amount Years Assessed Value Amount 2001 $3.38 $1,485,000 2000/2001 $3.16* $5,440,018 2002 $3.46 $1,575,000 2001/2002 $3.21* $5,689,253 as provided in District Resolution #1-2000? as specified in District Resolution No. 2-2000? *The final levy rates are subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1 of Resolution No. 2- SAMPLE SPECIAL 2000. , ELECTION BALLOT LOCAL ELECTIONS WILL APPEAR .ONLY IN THE AREA Whatcom County ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THEM. State of Washington March 14, 2000 Special Election Page 3 March 14, 2000 Whatcom County, Washington TO VOTE, FOLLOW THE EASY STEPS OUTLINED HERE 1. Using both hands, insert,your ballot card in BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503 Special Election -Proposition No. 1 the slot. Insert your ballot card as far as it will Submitted by Blaine School District o, ositionin the two holes over the red Ins No. 503 SCHOOL OPERATIONS LEVY on the voting device. Turn to the first ballot To meet the educational needs of page. students in Blaine School District #503, 2. Usingthe voting g stylus, record your vote by shall the District levy the following taxes, in addition to regular tax levies and in Levy punching the hole indicated by the arrow for place of an•expiring levy, upon all taxable YES - 59 4 the candidate or measure of your choice. property within the District, for support of Continue turning the ballot pages and vote the District's maintenance and operation Levy your selection Of andidates or measures. Be expenses: NO - 61 4 certain that yo ote all ballot pages. Estimated Collection Rate/$1,000 of Levy 3. Lift your allot from the red pins and Year Assessed Value Amoun remove it f the voting device. 2001 $1.63 $2,887,500 2002 $1.65 $3,525,637 2003 $1.68 $3,525,637 n Y y Compiled b Shirle Forslof 2004 $1.69 $3,948,713 Whatcom County Auditor as provided in District Resolution #2-9900?