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Home My WebLink About2006 - Fire Protection District 3 Levy (Failed) General Election November 07, 2006FIRE 3 LEVY GENERAL 2006 F &i WD 50.532 2 J M LU - W J Aw w O z w U U I Cl) >- w U O O ~ Q a F- _j ~ L- C) ULLI� w O O W NO O j p z Q O LL 0O Q w ry W I- p+0 j J w U � w Z U D Lu U } 1- L U 7 1- ry Lt w W LL r U O O U O w O w Q z w w a z`O m a = U a a1— C ~ O 0� m O O `L 10 a "U p I LU 0 O Q O00 \A 0 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006, IN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 THE PROPOSITION TO SET AND MAINTAIN ITS REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY OF $1.50 PER $1,000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION FOR 2007 AND THEREAFTER. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom Pfaunty., Fire Protection District No. 3, from the Special Election held on Novern, ,have been in no way altered and that they are the same as when they ud ep Sri ;my office. Whatcom County ditor S,goperibed and sworn to before me this 28t" day f November 2006. a �1 0 3 ivLs I* _ atcom County 1-4hislative Authority r�J.Nnva Q • r z � '�' CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD •,',' l*• 6F WASHINGTON ) z ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 on the 7t" day of November 2006 and the results are as follows: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.3 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Proposition No. 2 RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, Whatcom County, Washinqton, adopted Resolution No. 3 concerning a reggular property tax levy of $1.50 per $i;000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax "of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED — 2,118 49.47% APPROVED 4M y REJECTED — 2,163 50.53% REJECTED 4M MG LEVY FAILED The canvass has been completed this 28th day of November 2006. s 46 JD 3JVLS �- { 0 d 1; It, CCU WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Au/p6r C unty Legislative/Authority Cou rvsecuting Attorney Page 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 360.676.6740 360-738.4556 FAX 360-738.4555 TTY E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/audltor ELECTIONS RESULTS RECEIPT Date: November 28, 2006 Election Division A copy of the Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, Proposition No. 2 election results from the November 7, 2006 General and Special Election, has been delivered to the Treasurer's Office and the Assessor's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: TREASURER'S OFFICE Name - ASSESSOR'S OFFICE Name ❑a e Date I:\NANCY'S ELECTION\2006\NOV 7 GENERAL\ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPTS\FD 3, Proposition 2.DOC Adopted 7/5/06 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.uslauditor November 29, 2006 Chief Tom Fields Fire Protection District 3 307 19" St. Lynden, WA 98264 Dear Tom: SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy Enclosed for your records are copies of the certification of the election results pertaining to Fire Protection District 3, Proposition 1; Fire Protection District 3, Proposition 2; and Fire Protection District 13, Proposition 1. Sincerely, r Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 --- CHMELIK SITKIN & DAVIS P.s, ATTORNEYS AT LAW Jonathan K. Sitkin ATTORNEY . _ I el isitkin®chmelik.com September 19, 2006 SEP 1 9 2001: VIA HAND DELIVERY SHIRLEY F ASLiii Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 Resolution to Merge into Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 Resolution Seeking Voter Approval of Levy Lid Lifts Our Clients: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 (collectively referred to as the "Districts") Dear Ms. Forslof: Enclosed please find a copy of the corrected WCFD No. 3 Resolution No. 2006-03 regarding the Levy LID Lift, Proposition No. 2. Also enclosed are the pro statements for WCFD No. 3's Proposition No. 1 (the merger) and Proposition No. 2 (the Levy LID Lift). In addition, I have enclosed the pro statements for WCFD No. 13's Proposition No. 1. Please call me at (360) 671-1796 if you need any additional information or have any questions. Sincerely, CHMELIK SITKIN,& DAVIS P.S. nathan K. Sitkin JKS/jhm cc: Client (w/out encis.) F:'TIRE DISTRICTSWORTH WHATCOM FIRE & RESCUE\Merpr (3d13) d Levy LID Lift\Letter Auditor 0919IM do 1500 Railroad Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 p] 360.671.1796 f ] 360.671.3781 w xhmelikcam C0 I V E 0". ,HP P 9 2006 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOA'MR EY Ft A6LO I: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 3, Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the district at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), has determined that it appears certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2007 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services and maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate of $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value; and that it is necessary the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $1.50 per $1,000, such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and NOW, THEREFORE, Section 1. The Auditor further is requested to call and conduct an election in the District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 Page 1 of 5 with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071 as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO.2 RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2006-03 concerning a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED () REJECTED ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 2006-03 showing its adoption by the Board at least 45 days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 Page 2 of 5 ADOPTED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, at a general open public meeting thereof this 4th day of August, 2006, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 By: Commissioner By: 0= ,- 42 L.f� Commissioner By: `7 Co missioner ATTEST: Tom Fields, District Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 Page 3 of 5 CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2006-03 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District (the "Board") held on August 4, 2006, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the district and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The special meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of August, 2006. Tom Fields District Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 Page 4 of 5 SEP-14-2006 15:45 From: To:360 738 4556 P.2/3 CAMELIK SITKIN & DAVGS F>; ,Af rQAt-JEYS AT LAW September 14, 2006 VIA FAX: (360) 738-4556 Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: W_ hatcym CountFire Protection District No. 3 Resolution to_Merge into Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 Jonathan K. Sitkin ATTORNEY ry1 191tk1 n®0hMi1J Ik.rnm Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 Resolution Sooking Voter Approval of Levy Lld Lifts Our Clients: Whatcom County Firs Protection District No. 3 and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No., 13 (collectively referred to as the "Districts") Dear Ms. Forslof: With a September 1, 2006 letter to you, I forwarded Resolution No_ 2006-02 ("Merger Resolution") of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 ("District No. 3"). The Merger Resolution requests, among other things, that the Whatcom County Auditor call and conduct an election in District No. 3 for the purpose of submitting to the voters of District No. 3, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether District No. 3 shall be merged into Fire District No, 13. In addition, with an August 9, 2006 letter to you, Rich Davis of our office forwarded Resolution No. 2006-03 ("Levy Lid Lift") of the Board of Commissioners of District No. 3, which provides for the submission to the voters of District No. 3 a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. It has recently come to our attention that both Resolution No. 2006-02 and Resolution No. 2006- 03 identify their respective propositions as "Proposition No. 1." In order to correct this clerical error, District No. 3 respectively requests that the proposition identified in the Merger Resolution be called "Proposition No. 1" in the upcoming election and that the proposition identified in the Levy Lid Lift Resolution be labeled as "Proposition No. 2." 1�i iU RHIIrQHfl Avrri— &:Iluigh-jin 'NA 98_-s ] 796 13 JbJ b/1 :1/81 SEP-14-2006 15:45 From: To:360 738 4556 P.3/3 CD MELIK SITKIN & DAVIS Fs ATTORNFYS AT I AW Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter. Please call me at (360) 671-1796 if you need any additional information or have any questions. Sincerely, CHMELIK SITKIN & DAVIS P.S. Jonat n K. Sitkin JKS/jhm cc: Royce Buckingham via Fax: (360) 738-2532 Client NPAG DIOTRICTOWCRTH WHATCCM FIRE l RMUSMv,. JM f!) a Lw, LVG U(AL.u. Au9Ww-0R140M d- Page 2 SEP-14-2006 15:45 From: To:360 738 4556 P.1/3 „CHMELIK SITKIN & DAVIS Ps, ATTORNEYS AT LAW To: Shirley Forslof From: Jonathan K. Sitkin Phone: n/a Date: September 14, 2006 Fax: 738-4556 Pages: 3 Re: Fire Protection District Resolutions CC: n/a ❑ Urgent ❑ For Review 0 Please Comment ❑ Please Reply ❑ Original will follow -Comments: Service Via Facsimile. This Firm does not accept service by facsimile unless prior arrangements have been made. E-inailed Correspondence: This firm also does not accept e-mailed correspondence from opposing counsel. Any a -mails delivered by opposing counsel will be deleted without opening the communications, unless prior arrangements have been made. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FACSIMILE COMMUNICATION IS PRIVILEGED AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL AND 15 INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY NAMED ABOVE. IF THE READER OF THIS COVER PAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY US BY TELEPHONE AND RETURN THIS FACSIMILE TO US AT THE ADDRE$$ 815FLOW VIA THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. THANK YOU1 CLIENT- CONFIRMED WITH: FID: NO, OF PAGES: BY: phoriv 360 671 1796 - rnx 360 6713781 1500 KailroadAvenue Belli ngham,WashmgEon 98225 Page 1 of 1 Nancy Moore - FW: Resolutions From: "CA - Dora Zepeda" <dzepeda(,chmelik.com> To: <nrnmoore(c co.whatcom.wa.us> Date: 8/18/2006 3:40 PM Subject: FW: Resolutions CC: "CA - Rich Davis" <rdavis(&,,chmelik.com> Nancy, On behalf of Rich Davis, attached are the two Resolutions you requested in Word format. Dora M. Zepeda CHMELIK SITKIN & DAVIS P.S. 1500 Railroad Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 P: 360-671-1796 F. 360-671-3781 file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\Administrator\Local%20Settings\Temp\GW}0000LHTM 8/31/2006 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 3, Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the district at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), has determined that it appears certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2007 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services and maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate of $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value; and that it is necessary the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $1.50 per $1,000, such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and NOW, THEREFORE, Section 1. The Auditor further is requested to call and conduct an election in the District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction RESOLUTION NO. Page 1 of 5 with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071 as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO.,1- --- RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. concerning a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED () REJECTED ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. showing its adoption by the Board at least 45 days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by RESOLUTION NO. Page 2 of 5 law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, at a general open public meeting thereof this 4th day of August, 2006, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 By: Commissioner By: Commissioner 0 ATTEST: Tom Fields, District Secretary RESOLUTION NO. Page 3 of 5 Commissioner CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District'), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District (the "Board") held on August 4, 2006, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the district and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The special meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of August, 2006. Tom Fields District Secretary RESOLUTION NO., Page 4 of 5 C(DPy CHMELIK SITKIN & DAVIS P.s. ATTORNEYS AT LAW August 9, 2006 VIA HAND DELIVERY Richard A.Davis III ATTORNEY e] rdavis@chmel'ik.com it U RECEIVEr" AUG 0 9 2096 Shirley Forslof SHIRLEY FOiSLOF Whatcom County Auditor "TO OM COUNTY A UDITO.;0, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: Resolutions Seeking Voter Approval of Levy Lid Lifts in Whatcom County Fire Protection Districts 3 and 13: Request for Elections Dear Ms. Forslof: Attached please find Resolution Nos. 2006-03 and 2006-04 of the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection Districts 3 and 13, respectively, providing for the submission to the voters of their respective districts a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. Fire Districts 3 and 13 hereby request that you call and conduct an election in their respective districts, in the manner provided by law, to be held therein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within their respective districts (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Please call me at (360) 671-1796 if you need any additional information or would like to discuss this matter. Thank you in advance for your attention to these ballot propositions. Sincerely, CHMWA. I VIS P.S. Rich RAD1cj j Encls. cc: Client F?FIRE 0I STR I CTSMRTH WHATCOM FIRE 8 RES CUEVA,rg,, (3813( 8 levy L10 URIY Lld lid RraposAlans_AutlAor OB-0gAfi doe WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2.0r6-03 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 3, Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the district at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), has determined that it appears certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2007 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services and maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate of $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value; and that it is necessary the regular property tax levy of the District be set at $1.50 per $1,000, such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and NOW, THEREFORE, Section 1. The Auditor further is requested to call and conduct an election in the District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction RESOLUTION NO. GQ� �O 3 Page 1 of 5 with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071 as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTONt` PROPOSITION NO. 4- v RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. Z 006 -- 03 concerning a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED ( ) REJECTED ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of 20&6-03 this Resolution No. showing its adoption by the Board at least 45 days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by RESOLUTION NO. Z.pDG fiO3 Page 2 of 5 law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, at a general open public meeting thereof this 4th day of August, 2006, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 By - Commissioner By: CcAmissioner By: Commissioner ATTEST: Toth ' Ids,'District Secretary RESOLUTION NO. .Z� 03 Page 3 of 5 CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2406, - 0 3 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District (the "Board") held on August 4, 2006, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the district and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The special meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of August, 2006. T� Fields /District Secretary RESOLUTION NO. 4L7v�-�3 Page 4 of 5 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT— PROPOSITION NO.A"' This measure sets the levy for Fire District 3 at the level of $1.50 per thousand. This levy is the primary source of funding for emergency services provided by Fire District 3. NatiofiE life-deparlmept4 . onse-standards-andsrrcrease ffraffd--for—,,eriAc,e-ar-e c - aIlenqv4g the-fire-d3str-ict�-#�uc�get�ta-te-{ti{,�{+or�s--are-fi�r�dtngt�ter�ses c��rrot-aHs�vv-tl�-#ir�-distriet-#e-- ts�etrap witiw isir�gabor�rr{d aperaflaaf seats Passage of Proposition No.1 will allow the fire district to set the levy rate at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law. Voter approval of Proposition No. 1 will provide funding for the district to continue with the staffing plan for fire and emergency medical/paramedic services. F AFIRE DISTRICTSW ORTH WHATCOM FIRE 8 RESCDE\M,M,, (3 13( & Levy LID Lifllbd Lill Resd—,—WFD 3 dx RESOLUTION NO. gCO' 3 Page 5 of 5 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S'OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa_us Internet: vAvw.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor �GOIt'I coo 3�P $Ad �9SHING10 MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ONAUGUST 14, 2006 August 14, 2006 Richard A. Davis Chmelik, Sitkin & Davis, P.S. 1500 Railroad Avenue Bellingham WA 98225 Tom Fields, Fire Chief N W Fire and Rescue 307 19th Street Lynden WA 98264 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Ballot Titles: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, Proposition No. 1 and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13, Proposition No. 1 Dear Mr. Davis and Mr. Fields: Enclosed are true copies of the ballot titles for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, Proposition No. 1 and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13, Proposition No. 1, filed with the Whatcom County Auditor's Office on August 9, 2006. The Whatcom County Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney approved the ballot titles. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided as RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslo Whatcom County Auditor Encl: 2 Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcom wa us Elections@comhatcomma.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 7TY 360-738-4555 with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071 as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON,Y PROPOSITION NO.A `v RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2 006 03 concerning a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED ( ) REJECTED ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of 2oBG-e3 this Resolution No. showing its adoption by the Board at least 45 days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by RESOLUTION NO. Zpf26.03 Page 2 of 5 with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071 as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO. 1 RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 13, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 9,006 - 014 concerning a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED ( ) REJECTED ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of 2,pD6-0k this Resolution No. L-- showing its adoption by the Board at least 45 days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. RESOLUTION NO. oZaa6_d�{ Page 2of5 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 RESOLUTION NO. W476--03 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District 3, Whatcom County, Washington providing for the submission to the voters of the district at an election to be held therein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same day, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000, This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners (the "Board") of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), has determined that it appears certain money available for the Expense Fund for the calendar year 2007 would be insufficient to permit the District to meet the expenses of operation, services and maintenance essential and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property of its residents during such calendar year, given the current levy rate of $1.34 per $1,000 of assessed value; and that it is necessary the regular property tax leery of the District be set at $1.50 per $1,000, such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years, on all taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), in order for the Expense Fund of the District to be able to provide sufficient funds to meet those expenses; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether such taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and NOW, THEREFORE, Section 1. The Auditor further is requested to call and conduct an election in the District, in the manner provided by law, to be held herein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction RESOLUTION NO. 3 Page 1 of 5 with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within the District (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Section 2. Pursuant to RCW 29A.36.071 as amended, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON PROPOSITION NO.1 RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2 o06 03 concerning a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000. This proposition would authorize the District to set and maintain its regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation for 2007 and thereafter pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations. Should this proposal be: APPROVED () REJECTED ( ) Section 3. The Secretary of the District is directed: (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of 2vg6-63 this Resolution No. showing its adoption by the Board at least 45 days prior to the date of such general election; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by RESOLUTION NO. 2006-03 Page 2 of 5 law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such excess tax levy shall be made. ADOPTED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3, at a general open public meeting thereof this 4th day of August, 2006, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 By: Commissioner By: C �G C missioner By: 2 �[�- Q� Commissioner ATTEST: Tom�ds, istrict Secretary RESOLUTION NO...oD�_03 Page 3 of 5 CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 3 (the "District"), hereby certify as follows` The attached copy of Resolution No. 204X- ^0 3 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District (the "Board") held on August 4, 2006, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the district and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. The special meeting was held in accordance with law. 3. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 4th day of August, 2006. T Fields ;strict Secretary RESOLUTION NO. OD6--03 Page 4 of 5 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. This measure sets the levy for Fire District 3 at the level of $1.50 per thousand. This levy is the primary source of funding for emergency services provided by Fire District 3. National fire department response standards and increased demand for service are challenging the fire district's budget. State limitations on funding increases do not allow the fire district to keep up with increasing labor and operational costs. Passage of Proposition No.1 will allow the fire district to set the levy rate at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation as otherwise authorized by law. Voter approval of Proposition No. 1 will provide funding for the district to continue with the staffing plan for fire and emergency medical/paramedic services. FAF IRE DISTR I CTSWCRTHWHATCOM FIRE6RESCUE III I(M13)ALevy LID Lfi1LN LMRasd--WF03G RESOLUTION NO.-AQZ-03 Page 5 of 5 CHMELIK SITKIN & DAVIS P.s ATTORNEYS AT LAW August 9, 2006 VIA HAND DELIVERY Richard A.Davis III ATTORNEY ei rdavis@chmelik.com R F C E--', Vvr E D AUG 0 9 2006 Shirley Forslof SHIRLEY FMSLOF 'WHWhatcom County Auditor CC�UNTY,+►J_JQ; ��. 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 RE: Resolutions Seeking Voter Approval of Levy Lid Lifts in Whatcom County Fire Protection Districts 3 and 13; Request for Elections Dear Ms. Forslof: Attached please find Resolution Nos. 2006-03 and 2006-04 of the Boards of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection Districts 3 and 13, respectively, providing for the submission to the voters of their respective districts a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. Fire Districts 3 and 13 hereby request that you call and conduct an election in their respective districts, in the manner provided by law, to be held therein on November 7, 2006, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same date, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the District, for their approval or rejection, a proposition of whether the regular property tax levy of the District shall be set at and maintained at $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value; such levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007, and in succeeding years on all the taxable property within their respective districts (such assessed value representing 100% of true and fair value unless specifically provided otherwise by law), subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. Please call me at (360) 671-1796 if you need any additional information or would like to discuss this matter. Thank you in advance for your attention to these ballot propositions. Sincerely, CHMWA. 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