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Home My WebLink About2010 - Fire Protection District 5 Levy (Passed) General Election November 02, 2010w 10 I Flize P15TIZIcr LSwV,V a, kN1 Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder Ballot Measure Submitted: Date completed Initial C� Notes Submitted by; `�C T� 1 '1 Contact Phone #: If submitted by mail obtains this _ I information Email Address: J a �,�C! f�5. on 1 Checks signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt & gives to original filer; if submitted by mail returns to submitter 4, % -/o 041z" With another staff members, confirms everything complete Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) Prepares memo routing to Pros Atty with attachments (county & districts only); gives to CDA for review Gives copy of proposed measure to Auditor & Election Supervisor Hand delivers packet to Pros Atty Date stamps returned letter of approval from Pros Atty G _lG Routes Folder to Auditor G _gyp Reviewed by Auditor; assigns number -a7-la —�jJ� Letter sent (certified mail) to-submitter after Ballot approval; mails copies to any other re uestors. om letes Certificatebf Mailing Set -Up in EIMS Ballot Layout Created / Completed After Election Copy of Canvass Report sent to submitter of ballot issue Obtain Receipt from Treasurer & Assessor of results If school issue, send copy of canvass report to Supt of Public Instruction (form SPI M-466) n S:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Ballot Measure CHECKLIST.doc Updated 4/14/2010 IJ 0 m m Z a B ag N �I W zN F Certificate of Mailing A letter regarding the exact ballot title and the headings to be used was mailed by certified mail to -4(� U F?)� �on7)16 Copies of the letter was provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax Name of party Date: Mailed, emailed or FlInitialcof fnxPd Sender (Attach copies for receipt of certified mail from post office) 71� Dated this day of 2 '-" 0� a CIq � o ■ ■ ■ O N.F b 3 0 3 m a_ A w A 0 > 0 - 0 O j n � Oq W ?mac =em 00 O y y teOM m CON Q .Ec+ 7 & ' Err m m— WCL m y m a,'m am C- ID Nso0ao SOMKO w F: 3 m m n m CD CD r7 0 W jiiing CO r=1 Ir 0^ ro T !i G M A L F. �� E1 Ink ,,b,> He Qr'f L'7 t] Total Postage & Fees ��— N, 37 R Postage $ M Certified Fee O Retum Recelpt Fee (Endorsement Required) p Rest d-ledOellvaryFee r.q (Endorsement Required) CO Mnr o 0 tCi15 t �'-..�...__ D. � sirissii, Apr.- ivd.; _ �...» ......- orPDBoxNo. D ry q � -a, d , lily, &ata,ZIF+4 - i'c... . - - - - - ..A..-------^ r(. �� 51 900. June 20C Whatcom County Courthouse M CO 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 ti Bellingham, WA 982254038 k 360-676-6740 ' 360-738-4556 FAX '� r 360-738-4555 TTY 4ShINGt° E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcomma.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: q — l5 " 10 Received From: .4 Name of Presenter Name of Organization Address Phone Email Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Ballot Issue Name: t The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the &CnCi7l.4 Election. - a,-, (30 Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure. DOCAdopted 7/27/06 w4atcom Commty FIP40 Vigtrid' 2030 Benson Road, Suite A RECEIVED Point Roberts, Washington, 98281 APR 15 2010 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR RESOLUTION NO. 2010-02 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $.87 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. Background: WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that fire and emergency medical services be provided by the District. Such services necessitate the expenditure of revenues for station construction, maintenance, operations, equipment and personnel in excess of those which can be provided by the District's regular tax revenue levied at the current rate of $.46856 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District. WHEREAS The Board of Commissioners has determined that the loss of its Bingo revenues combined with the accelerated demands for, and increasing costs of providing services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for improved capital facilities, additional staffing, equipment, apparatus, maintenance and operations in excess of those which can be provided by the District's regular tax revenue levied at the current rate of $.46856 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation and the lid lift will allow the District to rebuild its reserves. WHEREAS The Board of Commissioners has determined that the additional funds generated by the $.40 levy rate increase will be allocated 37% toward capital improvements, 37% toward increasing staffing and 26% toward general improvements in the level of service provided by the District. Resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to increase the level of fire protection, prevention emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to acquire and improve station and other capital facilities and to be retain properly trained personnel equipped with proper fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of providing adequate fire protection, prevention, and emergency medical services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to assure the continuation and improvement of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation on regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2010 and collect beginning in 2011, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $.87 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2010 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at the general election on November 2, 2010, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $.87 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 - Board of Commissioners - Proposition Authorizing Property Tax Levy. The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to equately fund the District's operations,,am+ to--irrave-the-Bisfric q�d capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance4fftpftAe fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing,and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. C6,,, , Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rejected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington, at a Regular Open Public Meeting of such Board on the 14th day of April 2010, the following Commissioners being present and voting: Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of providing adequate fire protection, prevention, and emergency medical services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to assure the continuation and improvement of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation on regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2010 and collect beginning in 2011, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $.87 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2010 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at the general election on November 2, 2010, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $.87 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: e,04 Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 - Board of Commissioners — Proposition Authorizing Property Tax Levy. The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund the District's operations and to improve the District's ability to adequately fund capital facilities improvements and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance improved fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rejected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington, at a Regular Open Public Meeting of such Board on the 14th day of April 2010, the following Commissioners being present and voting: H. Meursing - Commissioner David Gellatly - Commissioner 4Sunrownrigg - Commissioner Mi helle Starrs -Secretary (4/26/2010) Shirley Forslof - Fire District 5 Levy Ballot Title Page 1 From: Royce Buckingham To: Shirley Forslof Date: 4/23/2010 11:32 AM Subject: Fire District 5 Levy Ballot Title Attachments: Fire District 5 levy - 2010.doc Attached. Hard copy to follow. rsb WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: April 23, 2010 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 To: Shirley Forslof RE: Fire District 5 Levy Ballot Title Dear Shirley, CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Below is the approved language of the above ballot title. Please do another check for typos, etc. The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to maintain and fund the District's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing, and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved? [ ] Rejected? [ ] Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County Memorandum To: Royce From: David S. McEachran Date: 11/5/2010 Re: Election Issue Shirley Forslaf came to my office on Friday aftemoon and wanted to know if the k�1itcom County Fire District No.5 Resolution No 2010-02 would need a simple majority to pass or if it would need a super -majority. I told her that we would give her an opinion by Monday. It appears that this issue comes under RCW 84.55.050(1) and would be decided by a maiority of the voters. Could you look at this and give her an opi nion. I think you reviewed this ballot title. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Dave CONFIDENTIAL WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallen• David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrev D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Ilathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: August l 1, 2010 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 To: Shirley Forslof RE: Fire District 5 Levy Ballot Title Dear Shirley, Below is a proposed explanatory statement for Fire District 5: CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes RoNcc Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilan A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker The Board of District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, a proposition to maintain and fund the District's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the, District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing, and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. This statement is little or no different than the ballot title. Please invite the District to comment, if they wish. Sincerely, re�B ingham _ Attorney for Whatcom County WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: August 11, 2010 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 To: Shirley Forslof RE: Fire District 5 Levy Ballot Title Dear Shirley, Below is a proposed explanatory statement for Fire District 5: CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker The Board of District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, a proposition to maintain and fund the District's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing, and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. This statement is little or no different than the ballot title. Please invite the District to comment, if they wish. Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor MAILED VL4 CERTIFIED MAIL ONApril27, 2010 April 27, 2010 Nick Kiniski Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 2030 Benson Rd., Suite A Pt. Roberts, WA 98281 cG°M co S t 9`SMING'C o� RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 — Board of Commissioners — Proposition Authorizing Property Tax Levy Dear Mr. Kiniski: SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title and headings as it will appear on the ballot for the November 2, 2010 General Election: Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 Board of Commissioners — Proposition Authorizing Property Tax Levy The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to maintain and fund the District's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing, and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved? [ ] Rejected? [ ] The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor H:1Ballot f&d&kto Fire Dist S.doc Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Adopted 4/14/2010 Licensing&o.whatcornma.us Recording@oo.wtwtt:ornma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 360-738 4555 Whatcom County�G°~�a4y� Auditor's Office-� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738.4556 FAX 360-738.4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wams whatcom.wa.us/auditor 4/15/2010 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Ballot Title & Ballot Headings Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Fire District #5 Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02 _Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc WHATCONI COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIFF CRIMIN %L DF.Pt "rl .Nlac D.Seder ASST. CIIIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY 1N arren J. Page CRMINAL DEPI TITS Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey .James T. llulberl Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey 1). Smi,%cr Anna Gigliotli Shannon Connor Chrislopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: April 2 -3, 2010 NVhatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RECEIVED APR 2 6 njo SMILEY FOASLDF VMATCDM CDUNTYAUDITOR To: Shirley Forslof RE: Fire District 5 Levy Ballot Title Dear Shirley_ CIIIEF CIN IL DEPUTI Randall J. NN atts ASS] CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L_ Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Ro)cc Buckingham C1V11. SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPt"TIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPI"IIF.S Kimberly Thulin IIilan A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathi Walker Below is the approved language of the above ballot title. Please do another check for typos. etc. The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to maintain and fund the District's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds -,vill finance fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing, and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved? I ! Rejected? I J Sincerely, Rovcc)-B� Ingham Attorney for Whatcom County WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the General and Special Election held Tuesday, November 2, 2010, in Whatcom County Fire Protection District 5, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to maintain and fund the district's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General and Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries, of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 5, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 2nd day of November 2010 and the results are as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 5 1 Proposition No. 1 Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 Board of Commissioners — Proposition authorizing Property Tax Levy The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to maintain and fund the District's operations, capital facilities improvements, and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its rea_,lar property tax levy at a rate not to -,xoeed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing, and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: APPROVED .♦■ y REJECTED «■ Md ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED — 285 REJECTED — 190 LEVY PASSED 60.00% 60.00% 40.00% The canvass has been completed this 23rd day of November 2010. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD c:. . SHAr - Whatcom Count Auditor ca G. o COUNTY 1 + — —3o &t = ;TATE OFF Cour6y egislative Auth rity — o s h i ri Cou y Dep y�Prosecuting Attorney Page 2 Whatcom County Courthouse °rn 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4038 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360.738.4555 TTY E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us wvvw.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: q — 16- " 1 D Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Received From: Y l a�4� -Y� Name of Presenter Name of Organization ao3D 6�0 Address 3i'o0-q4f-:aq73 nk11ni1)res;0--arn Phone Email i, �1 �� Ballot Issue Name: The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the &CACT-�4 Election. &L,t, (30 d,-L— Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa. us whatcom.wa.uslauditor 4/15/2010 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Ballot Title & Ballot Headings Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Fire District #5 Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc 2030 Benson Road, Suite A RECEIVED Point Roberts, Washington, 98281 APR 1 5 2010 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.5 SHIRLEY FORSLOF RESOLUTION NO. 2010-02 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $.87 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. Background: WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the District that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that fire and emergency medical services be provided by the District. Such services necessitate the expenditure of revenues for station construction, maintenance, operations, equipment and personnel in excess of those which can be provided by the District's regular tax revenue levied at the current rate of $.46856 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District. WHEREAS The Board of Commissioners has determined that the loss of its Bingo revenues combined with the accelerated demands for, and increasing costs of providing services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for improved capital facilities, additional staffing, equipment, apparatus, maintenance and operations in excess of those which can be provided by the District's regular tax revenue levied at the current rate of $.46856 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation and the lid lift will allow the District to rebuild its reserves. WHEREAS The Board of Commissioners has determined that the additional funds generated by the $.40 levy rate increase will be allocated 37% toward capital improvements, 37% toward increasing staffing and 26% toward general improvements in the level of service provided by the District. Resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to increase the level of fire protection, prevention emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to acquire and improve station and other capital facilities and to be retain properly trained personnel equipped with proper fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of providing adequate fire protection, prevention, and emergency medical services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to assure the continuation and improvement of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation on regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2010 and collect beginning in 2011, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $.87 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2010 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at the general election on November 2, 2010, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $.87 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 - Board of Commissioners — Proposition Authorizing Property Tax Levy. The Board of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5 adopted Resolution No. 2010-02, concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund the District's operations and to improve the District's ability to adequately fund capital facilities improvements and staffing. This proposition authorizes the District to set its regular property tax levy at a rate not to exceed $.87 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2010 and collected in 2011. The funds will finance improved fire protection operations, replace apparatus and equipment, provide staffing and increase emergency medical service levels. The maximum allowable levy in 2010 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rejected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 5, Whatcom County, Washington, at a Regular Open Public Meeting of such Board on the 14th day of April 2010, the following Commissioners being present and voting: H. Meursing - Commissioner David Gellatly - Commissioner Su n Brownrigg - Commissioner Mi helle Starrs -Secretary