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Home My WebLink About2002 - Ferndale School District No. 502 Feb 5, 2002-Levy Passed 66.28%ROUTER A"�`_........... RECEIVED DEC 2 0 2001 DEC 21 2001 TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE DEC 21. 2001 FROM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ELECTION SUPERVISOR BALLOT LAYOUT PROOF LAYOUT DEC 2 7 2001 PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING CERTIFICATION FEB 15 2002 PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION JAN 3 0 2002 FEB 2 1 20Qj DISTRICT SECRETARY TREASURER'S OFFICE FEB 21 2001 FEB 21 2002 ASSESSOR'S OFFICE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002 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 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY FOR 2003, 2004, 2005, AND 2006. 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 District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 5th day of February 2002, have in no wise been altered by additions or•s, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom ounty Auditor f.'l}rrurrl S ibed and sworn to before me this 15th day of February 2002. y !ti' County Legislative Authority �,�ir►�rt �►�: 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 5th day of February 2002 and the results were as follows: Special Election Page 2-502 February 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT #502 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Ferndale School District #502 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? Levy YES - 31 4 Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 6,485 40% Turnout 2,594 60% Yes Vote 1,557 LEVY, YES 3,004 Levy NO - 33 4 LEVY, NO 1,528 LEVY PASSED: 66.287o The canvass having been completed this 15th day of February 2002. 66.28% 33.72% WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audito ,U� County Legislative Authority County De uty Prosecuting Attorney BUDGET AND SCHOOL BUSINESS SERVICES ELECTION DATE Old Capptol BwkJ+ng• PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA %VA 98504-7200 OFPri (360)753-+71e TDD(360)664-3631 Feb. 5, 2002 �'d ,111 1111, COUNTY AUDITOR F 11 SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS �srr,i.cat' REPORTING FORM COUNTY NAME SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME Whatcom County Ferndale S.D. No. 502 A. For excess levies: 6,485 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): Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election Proposition Number Type of Election Codes 1 * BO Bond M & O Maintenance and Operation CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund Type of Election M & 0 The above vote count includes votes cast in our joint county(ies). Name of county(ies): Attach a copy. of official ballot(s). ��fOR'S SF't 'f k FORM SPI M-466 (Rev. 2/97) Number Number Votes Votes For Against 30041 1528 Yes Nog] Passed I Failed Dated this 15thday of February AV200.2 COUNTY AUDITOR SIGIATIURf n completed report with ballot attached to: Michael L. Bigelow Budget and School Business Services Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Old Capitol Building PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002 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 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY FOR 2003, 2004, 2005, AND 2006. 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 District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 5th day of February 2002, have in no wise been altered by additions c a,,and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom ounty Auditor Jai bed and sworn to before me this 15th day of February 2002. r AT AT I, sit / County Legislative Authority 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 5th day of February 2002 and the results were as follows: Special Election Page 2-502 February 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT #502 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Ferndale School District #502 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Ratel$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? Levy YES - 31 4 Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 6,485 40% Turnout 2,594 60% Yes Vote 1,557 LEVY, YES 3,004 Levy NO - 33 4 LEVY, NO 1,528 LEVY PASSED: 66.28% The canvass having been completed this 15th day of February 2002. 66.28% 33.72% WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD S County Audito O� .;� •,� �, off. J I t A T. �� County Legislative Authority J County De uty Prosecuting Attorney 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) 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: • 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 February 5, 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 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. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot P` chcard Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. m i e0 160 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 voted ballot Punchcard 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 Special Election Page 2-502 February 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT #502 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Ferndale School District #502 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. Levy 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this YES - 31 —� proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the Levy District, to maintain current educational program NO - 33 —1� funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? TURN OVER TO CONTINUE Special Election February 5, 2002 Page 1-11 Whatcom County, Washington Special Election Page 3-507 February 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT #11 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Concrete School District #11 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY Resolution No. 749 concerns a school district maintenance and operations levy. This proposition would authorize the Concrete School Levy District No. 11 to levy the following taxes in YES -18 -� excess of the regular tax levies, upon all taxable property within the district, to maintain current Levy programs, maintenance, and operations NO - 20 4 expenses: Levy/ Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $2.1725 $725,000 2004 $2.1725 $725,000 Should this proposition be Approved? Special Election February 5, 2002 Page C4 Whatcom County, Washington FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT #502 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Ferndale School District #502 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. Levy 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this YES - 31 proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the Levy District, to maintain current educational program NO - 33 4 funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District #505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. Levy 505 approved Resolution #14-01 concerning this YES - 44 proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of Levy an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the NO - 46 District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.46 $1,625,000 2004 $3.46 $1,675,000 Should this proposition be approved? Special Election February 5, 2002 Page 3-506 Whatcom County, Washington NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #506 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Nooksack Valley School District #506 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School Levy District No. 506 approved Resolution No. 2 YES - 57 concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of Levy an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the NO - 59 -� District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Estimated Collection Rate/$1,000 of Levy Year Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.58 $1,800,000 2004 $3.66 $1,850,000 Should this proposition be approved? MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT #507 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Mount Baker School District #507 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Mount Baker School District No. 507 adopted Resolution No. 01/02-5 concerning Ley this proposition to finance maintenance and operation YES - 70 4 expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of Levy an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's General Fund to NO - 72 73' maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Estimated Collection Rate per $1,000 of Year Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.50 $2,745,000 2004 $3.49 $2,855,000 Should this proposition be approved? LOCAL ELECTIONS WILL APPEAR ONLY IN THE AREA ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THEM. Special Election Page 4-504 February 5, 2002 Whatcom County, Washington LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT #504 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Lynden School District #504 SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 approved Resolution #12-2001 concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the Levy following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on YES - 88 all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student Levy services and operations: NO - 90 Approximate Levy Collection Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.08 $2,817,000 2004 $3.13 $2,920,000 Should this proposition be approved? SAMPLE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT Whatcom County State of Washington February 5, 2002 TO VOTE, FOLLOW THE EASY STEPS OUTLINED HERE. 1. Using both hands, insert your ballot card in the slot. Insert your ballot card as far as it will go, positioning the two holes over the red pins on the voting device. Turn to the first ballot page. 2. Using the voting stylus, record your vote by punching the hole indicated by the arrow for the candidate or measure of your choice. Continue turning the ballot pages and vote your selection of candidates or measures. Be certain that you vote all ballot pages. 3. Lift your ballot from the red pins and remove it from the voting device. Compiled by Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor WHATCOM COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION FEBRUARY 5, 2002 SPECIAL ELECTION REGISTRATION TOTALS FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOOKSACK SCHOOL DISTRICT MT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCRETE SD —WHATCOM PORTION TOTAL TOTAL ABSENTEES ABSENTEE BALLOTS ISSUED FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT 6467 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 4680 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 2120 NOOKSACK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1878 MT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT 3304 CONCRETE SD —WHATCOM PORTION 50 TOTAL ISSUED 18499 14,540 9,191 4,472 4,492 6,991 50 39,736 TOTAL ABSENTEE RETURNED 3007 2317 952 838 1515 18 8647 VALIDATION FIGURES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN 2002 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in the school district in the last general election held on November 6, 2001. Number of Persons 40% 60% District Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote Ferndale SD 502 6,485 2,594 1,557 Lynden SD 504 4,845 1,938 1,163 Meridian SD 505 1,906 763 458 Nooksack SD 506 1,971 789 474 Mt Baker SD 507 2,992 1,197 719 Ballots will be counted by precinct and precinct part The next count of absentee ballots will be February 8 at 2:00 PM C:Uoyce Doc\Election\nite sch.doc WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. MCEACHRAN County Courthouse, Suite 201 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone (360) 676-6784; Facsimile 738-2532 To: Ron Cowan From: Dave Grant Date: Dec. 6, 2001 Re: Ballot Title Ron: I looked over the accompanying proposed ballot title form. While I do not wish to approve it as to its substance, in respect to such potential issues as to whether the levy amounts are permissible, etc., I find the form ofthe ballot to be just fine. I'd approve it if and when asked. In fact, I am going to send a copy of it to another school district as an example of a good format to follow. Of course I wouldn't expect less from Ms. Weed. CC: Shirley Forslof .. . - • - - I •• I`IV . dt14 OFFICIAL BALLOT F] RNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 5, 2002 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote va 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCI3OOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of. Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, stp.dent services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 F7%CMWCMW55e 01112 B Olt/ DEC 2 0 2001 W.G. Auditors FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO.20-2001 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 February 5, 2002, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,916,912 in 2002 for collection in 2003, $6,048,637 in 2003 for collection in 2004, $6,178,379 in 2004 for collection in 2005, and $6,151,050 in 2005 for collection in 2006, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED DECEMBER 20, 2001 PREPARED BY: PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO.20-2001 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 February 5, 2002, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,916,912 in 2002 for collection in 2003, $6,048,637 in 2003 for collection in 2004, $6,178,379 in 2004 for collection in 2005, and $6,151,050 in 2005 for collection in 2006, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past two years has had in effect a maintenance and operations levy in order to enable the District to pay for its educational programs, student services and operations; and WHEREAS, the District's current maintenance and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004.2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operations and education programs and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operations and such educational needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to replace the existing levy with 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 $3.11 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,916,912, said levy to be made in 2002 for collection in 2003; B. A tax of approximately $3.07 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,048,637, said levy to be made in 2003 for collection in 2004; C. A tax of approximately $3.02 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,178,379, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and D. A tax of approximately $2.91 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,151,050, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; 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. $5,916,912, said levy to be made in 2002 for collection in 2003; B. $6,048,637, said levy to be made in 2003 for collection in 2004; C. $6,178,379, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and D. $6,151,050, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006. 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 2002 levy is $3.11 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2003 levy is $3.07 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2004 levy is $3.02 per thousand dollars of assessed -2- P:1CMWCMW556 01/12/06 valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2005 levy is $2.91 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. 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 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 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 operations of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section ?. 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 taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 5, 2002. 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: -3- P:ICMVACMW556 01/12/06 PROPOSITION NO. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ 0 The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 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. -4- PACMVNCMW55B 01/12/06 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of December, 2001. ATTEST: Motrict-bIrktary, C•. • of Directors FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHAT.COM COUNTY. WASHINGTM President and Director `Director Director Direc r Director -5- P:\CMWICMW55B 01/12/06 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. 20-2001 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of December, 2001. 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 20th day of December, 2001. " -Q�a& Se retary, Board of Directors P:\CM\MCMW55B 01/12/06 OFFICIAL BALLOT FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 5, 2002 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES ...................................... 1-7 NO........................................ 0 P:\CMV,ACMW55B 01/12/06 NOTICE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 5, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2002, 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ 0 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 PACMWCMW55B 01/12/06 OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for 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 December 20, 2001, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election February 5, 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 Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on December 20, 2001, and will conduct said special election to be held on February 5, 2002. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this day of December, 2001. Whatcom County Auditor lowC 'WEP DEC 2 0 2001 W.C. A!,,. . FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 20-2001 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 February 5, 2002, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,916,912 in 2002 for collection in 2003, $6,048,637 in 2003 for collection in 2004, $6,178,379 in 2004 for collection in 2005, and $6,151,050 in 2005 for collection in 2006, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED DECEMBER 20, 2001 PREPARED BY: PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 20-2001 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 February 5, 2002, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied of $5,916,912 in 2002 for collection in 2003, $6,048,637 in 2003 for collection in 2004, $6,178,379 in 2004 for collection in 2005, and $6,151,050 in 2005 for collection in 2006, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), for the past two years has had in effect a maintenance and operations levy in order to enable the District to pay for its educational programs, student services and operations; and WHEREAS, the District's current maintenance and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operations and education programs and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operations and such educational needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to replace the existing levy with 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 $3.11 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,916,912, said levy to be made in 2002 for collection in 2003; B. A tax of approximately $3.07 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,048,637, said levy to be made in 2003 for collection in 2004; C. A tax of approximately $3.02 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,178,379, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and D. A tax of approximately $2.91 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $6,151,050, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; 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. $5,916,912, said levy to be made in 2002 for collection in 2003; B. $6,048,637, said levy to be made in 2003 for collection in 2004; C. $6,178,379, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and D. $6,151,050, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006. 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 2002 levy is $3.11 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2003 levy is $3.07 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2004 levy is $3.02 per thousand dollars of assessed -2- P:ICMMCMW55B 01/12/06 valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2005 levy is $2.91 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. 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 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 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 operations of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. 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 taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 5, 2002. 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: -3- P:\CMMCMW55B 01/12/06 PROPOSITION NO. 1 FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Years Assessed Value 2003 $3.11 2004 $3.07 2005 $3.02 2006 $2.91 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 Levy Amount $5,916,912 $6,048,637 $6,178,379 $6,151,050 The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 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. -4- P'.\CMVNCMW55B 01/12/06 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of December, 2001. ATTEST: M1,114-r. Board of - • FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502, WHAT70M COUNTY, WASH� �- n President and Director v � r Director Director Director Di cc r -5- P:\CMMCMW55B 01/12/06 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. 20-2001 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of December, 2001. 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 20th day of December, 2001. Sec etary, Board of Directors PACMMCMW558 01/12/06 OFFICIAL BALLOT FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 5, 2002 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO........................................ 0 PACMIMCMW55B 01/12/06 NOTICE FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 5, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2002, 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution #20-2001 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... a NO........................................ a 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 PACMNACMW558 01/12/06 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FERNDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 502 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 5, 2002 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 5, 2002, 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Ferndale School District No. 502 approved Resolution No. 20- 2001, concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2003 $3.11 $5,916,912 2004 $3.07 $6,048,637 2005 $3.02 $6,178,379 2006 $2.91 $6,151,050 Should this proposition be approved? YES................................ ❑ NO.................................. ❑ The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Custer 1, Delta 3 Custer 2 Ferndale City 1, 2 Ferndale City 3, 4 Ferndale City 5, 6 Ferndale Twp 2, 3, 8 Ferndale Twp 4, 5, 9 Lummi Island Lummi Reservation N, S Marietta 2, 3 Mt View 1, 4 Mt View 3 Polling Places Custer Fire Station, 7625 Custer School Rd Haynie Fire Station, 3401 Haynie Rd American Legion Post #154, 5537 2nd Ave United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St Vista Middle School, 6051 Vista Dr Ferndale Library, 2222 Main St North Bellingham Fire Station, 5368 Northwest Rd Lummi Island Fire Station, 3809 Legoe Bay Rd Gooseberry Point Fire Station, 2600 MacKenzie Rd Fourth Corner Community Church, 4071 Home Rd Skyline Elementary School, 2225 Thornton Rd Sandy Point Marina, 4223 Saltspring Dr The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 o'clock p.m. Shirley Forslof 'hztcont County Att for and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: January 30, 2002 12/21/01 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 FERNDALE 502 SCHOOL LEVY. Please return to the Election Department. Thank You ! I= Ethel 50044 OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for 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 December 20, 2001, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election February 5, 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 Ferndale School District No. 502, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on December 20, 2001, and will conduct said special election to be held on February 5, 2002. 41 "� DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this day of 2001. W tcom County Auditor