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Home My WebLink About2014 - Fire Protection District 11 Tax Levy Simple Majority Levy Lid Lift (Passed) General Election Novemeber 04, 2014AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (County & Districts only) (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the districts submitting proposed ballot measures. Actions by Representative of Districts: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure to Auditor's Office at least 46 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: JlAzZ- If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 3-7. ,-3. If received over the counter, date stamps first page only of the submittal. , -4' Checks that resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other legislative body or certified copy by clerk. Ensures that the date of the election is stated. 4A. If not original signatures, returns paperwork to submitter to obtain appropriate signatures before process continues. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt (See FRM #AU470090A). Makes a copy for file and gives original ta-filer. (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only - no references to resolution number.) c.6`. If for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to filer. ••7' Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. 0 U } Actions by Office Coordinator: C� Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. l� rf Ensures front staff completed and initialed Steps 2-7 above. 10' Mails receipt if submitted by mail. L4'1. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. Obtains a copy of validation figures from validation file, if any, and any other validation in and files in the new ballot measure folder. 12. Checks to see that explanatory statement was submitted. If not, advises Audlito�`�� hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 1 Amended 7/23/14 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Actions by Auditor or designee: 3. If explanatory statement not included, contacts submitter with instructions to supply explanatory, statement. LO -. . = 13 9 *' �vim- `3 3 ram"; Vie. -1-_ lieta.� ,ram 14.teterne`ss vva idation requ-f6 Lei4d basecf- infdrm tion submitted or by consulting with submitter as to what the proposal is (i.e., bond, levy, levy lid lift or sales tax) and what the passage requirements are and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. Al5. Puts a copy of that information in the file and marks on the folder in red the passage requirement. P-116. Returns file to Office Coordinator. l Actions by Office Coordinator: [ ,r�7. Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney (See FRM #AU470090B — "` �� Prosecuting Atty Memo). Checks explanatory statement for 100-word limit. , , 1 iirit was-�xeed` Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot . measure receipt. Attaches to Prosecuting A.ttorne ''s transmittal letter. PI TrAjtlAvn,,�, inside ballot measure folder. iA- '� i-WuJ f —h v i%. t �eP � ,�(8. Pre ares transmittal letter to Assessor, if taxin or fundin im lications to obtain theirf P 9 9 p review. (See FRM #AU470090C —Assessor Ballot Title Letter -sends to Janice Judge) Asks Auditor what the criteria for passage of the measure will be in order to complete the transmittal letter. v 3A. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt. ` Y9.Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder. Gives folder to Chief Deputy Auditor for review. Actions by Chief Deputy Auditor: -pk-20. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. �21. Using green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on set to go to PA and Assessor. 2. Signs transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. ,9 23. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. W. Returns folder to file rack. Acpons by Prosecuting Attorney: 1/,(5. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. +�5. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. V47. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor with ballot title and headings to be used to the Auditor's Office. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 2 Amended 7/23/14 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Act -ions by Assessor's Office: Reviews submission. ,,/29. Provides feedback to Auditor or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor: V"0. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor. L3'1. Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback. vlk Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = «yyyy - #>>. �A33. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 1,34. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: (%a, ,/:35. Prepares letter (FIRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title) to the submitter and responsible official of the district outlining the ballot title and heading to be used. 6. Obtains Auditor signature. .8�7 Scans signed letter and sends via email letter to submitter and/or responsible official of the district (e.g., superintendent of school, etc.) Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. 8. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FIRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution), staples to inside file folder, and prints out email transmittal. 9.. Places in file. 0. Gives file to Election Coordinator. Actions by Election Coordinator: 30. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 31. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) 31A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 32. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Naming Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 3 Amended 7/23/14 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. AFTER Election — Actions by Office Coordinator: 1. Sends copy of certified canvass report to district contact person. 2. Delivers copy of certified measure to Assessor and Treasurer and obtains signatures on Election Results Receipt. 3. If school ballot measure: Sends copy of certified canvass report to Supt. Of Public Instruction and OSPI form SPI M-466 (I:/Forms/School Districts/Form SPI M-466). hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 4 Amended 7/23/14 m a 0 w Z v O 0 r m s U) (D 0 Q_ o (D. O � (D v (D Q 0 1 v N Q Cl) N O Q (D (D n O h (D (D fD v (D CD x a) a cr 0 (D O cr C (D Q 0 w (D Q v Q (D (D Q O CD 0 h 0 Vl C O� 7 .JGOM COG '1� Official Canvass of the General and Special Election for Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Whatcom County, Washington Held Tuesday, November 4, 2014 State of Washington County of Whatcom The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General and Special Election held November 4, 2014, within the boundaries of Fire Protection District 11, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned an increase of previous property tax levies to replace apparatus and equipment and maintain and improve services to the community. Requirements for Passage as Supplied by Fire Protection District 11: Needs Simple Majority (`Yes' vote of 50% + 1) The proposition received 72.57% and therefore, Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 25'h day of November, 2014. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Bu I'beputy Prosecuting Attorney Barpy-Nchanan, C'oMty Council Chair Actual Results: Approved - 344 72.57% Rejected - 130 27.43% Total Votes - 474 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor November 25, 2014 �GOM CO 3� < �4SMINGt0c' Chief Duncan McLane Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 P.O. Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Dear Duncan: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed please find a copy of the certification of the November 4, 2014, General Election pertaining to Fire Protection District 11. For the Official Election Results and for the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor: If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call at 715-7474. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa,us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT 0M G00 Debbie Adelstein A County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11, Proposition No. 2014-1, Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies, election results from the November 4, 2014 General and Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Name TREASURER'S OFFICE: 9rt Nanie l�-yj, -1 Date I115—�l Date SAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\05_Post Election\02_CertificationRepo rting\FRM Results Receipt - Assess & Treas.doc Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing&o.whatcomma.us Recording&o.whatcomma.us Elections&o.whatcomma.us Auditor&o.whatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor p4 C> rA CDC �4gk! �pTO� E-mailed to: Chief Duncan McLane, Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 August 11, 2014 Chief Duncan McLane Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 P.O. Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Chief McLane: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 4, 2014, General Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Proposition No. 2014-1 Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies All other language will remain the same as submitted. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, A4 L- 1��M Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Nancy Moore From: Chief 38 <chieflifd@msn.com> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 9:54 AM To: Nancy Moore; WCFD11 Admin Subject: RE: Proposed Ballot Measure Thank You Nancy Duncan McLane Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire District 11 3809 Legoe Bay Rd PO Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone 360-758-2411 Fax 360-758-2041 E-mail chieflifd@msn.com From: nmmoore@co.whatcom.wa.us To: admin@lummiislandfire.com Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:51:45 +0000 Dear Duncan, Please see the attached letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the 11/4/14 General Election. Thank you. Sincerely, .Nancy M...Moore Office Coo.dz-nator yV'Qtcom County .Audi'tor, Office 311 Grandf.Ave., Suite 1o3 Belingliam, VA 98225 (36o) 676-6740, ext. #�ound,feyj 50071 1 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 5, 2014 To: Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor �� 'cii V �;i2�79 678�6 3 -2 2 AUG g 2014 DESBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR RE: Fire District 11 Levy Ballot Title — Prop 2014-1 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 Dear Debbie, k b ,. f- lt The attached ballot title contained in the resolution is adopted as submitted by District 1�8.�No changes. Note that the question sentence will need to be put in standard ballot form, as It is shown with the word "or" and provides no boxes/arrows/etc. I do not see an explanatory statement. If one is required, th balledtitle language absent the first sentence "The Board of Commissioners of...") and the last sentence (question) will suffice as the explanatory statement. I would have no information to add. Sincerely, ti Ro g am Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County Auditor's Office{ T4,0M C041 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditorr,'C j--( Date: August 1, 2014 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Proposition No. 1 Property Tax Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank you. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11 Lummi Island Fire Department iECEIVED 3809 Legoe Bay Road * P.O. Box 130 * Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone: (360) 758-2411 Fax: (360) 758-2041 JUL 2 9 2014 Resolution No. 2014 - 224 MMLAO&PLEIN glIffmAw oIIY1111yV91mor INCREASE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.49 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICATION STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. 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 will necessitate the expenditures 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 approximately $.65 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the one percent limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 will not be sufficient to provide for the expected cost increases required to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided by the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11, Lummi Island, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide fire protection, prevention and emergency medical services in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical services vehicles and to construct and remodel station facilities to be staffed by 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 life protection services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation in regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010 and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130, RCW, 52.16.140 and RCW 52.16.160, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 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 a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state general election to be held in the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be increased to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, is hereby requested to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Proposition 1 N`e. aor 4- f Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 roposition �r 44• , �" Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 adopted Resolution No. 2014-224 concerning a proposition to finance maintenance, operations, and capital facilities. This measure would increase the District's 2014 regular property tax levy to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2015. The funds generated by the levy will allow the District to keep up with inflation, replace apparatus and equipment and maintain and improve services to the community. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved or Rejected ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 11 at a special open public meeting of such board on July 22, 2014 with the following Commissioners being present and voting. By: lidBy: Wendell Terry Chairper on Ed Scott, Commissioner By: Attested: L SCD lZ U s c Bill Lee, Commissioner Lisa R Lish, Board Secretary oM Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse f 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a ° Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: -l- 29- 111 Received From: bwac- Zvi WV Wi Ks Name of Presenter and Title Elf bt&+YtcL 11 Name of Organization Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 3 (; U11 5A61 U . I s 6 KJ WA Address nC+h1I F11t�1 LjAl11L11� (L" oagf lie . CuZM Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: )V'i M i. (SlaWl T-6LX (-Pv vi (not resolution number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 1''� - - _ �e Ae v-CU Election. A&A Deputy Auditor Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet. ter's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 Debbie Adelstein From: Chief 38 <chieflifd@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:26 AM To: Auditor Subject: FW: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Duncan McLane Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire District 11 3809 Legoe Bay Rd PO Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone 360-758-2411 Fax 360-758-2041 E-mail chieflifd@msn.com From: Brian Psnurelaw.com Subject: Re: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:52:00 -0700 To: chieflifd@msn.com Duncan, Please provide the following statement to the County. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition 1 is a single year permeant levy lid lift that requires a simple majority vote without any validation requirement to pass. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. Sincerely, Brian Snure Snure Law Office, PSC 612 S. 227th St. Des Moines, WA 98198 Phone: 206-824-5630 Toll Free: 800-486-9484 Fax: 206-824-9096 Email: Brian snurelaw.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EMAIL MAY BE PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT COPY OR SEND THE MESSAGE TO ANYONE ELSE AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL TRANSMITTAL. THANK YOU! 1 WHATCOM COUNTY ��d� co County Courthouse ASSESSOR'S OFFICE rP `�� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer £ } Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Assessor 4sHrIN4 Fax: (360) 738-2472 R E ,�i �� E rc�M C, 4st Date: August 7, 2014 �U°1 rn►� To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor A From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assistant Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Proposition No. 2014-1 Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Fire District 11 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. Whatcom County �G4M coo Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office �fi" .�� County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �R�N�KGs0 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: electionspco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Date: August 1, 2014 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Proposition No. 1 Property Tax Levy Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We anticipate that the criteria for passage is a simple majority. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments at your earliest convenience. Thank you. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11 Lummi Island Fire Department iECEIVED 3809 Legoe Bay Road * P.O. Box 130 * Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone: (360) 758-2411 Fax: (360) 758-2041 JUL 2 9 2014 Resolution No. 2014 - 224��I� INCREASE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.49 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICATION STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. 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 will necessitate the expenditures 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 approximately $.65 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the one percent limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 will not be sufficient to provide for the expected cost increases required to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided by the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11, Lummi Island, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide fire protection, prevention and emergency medical services in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical services vehicles and to construct and remodel station facilities to be staffed by 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 life protection services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation in regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010 and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130, RCW, 52.16.140 and RCW 52.16.160, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 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 a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state general election to be held in the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be increased to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, is hereby requested to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Proposition 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Hong roposition Av4urg- Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 adopted Resolution No. 2014-224 concerning a proposition to finance maintenance, operations, and capital facilities. This measure would increase the District's 2014 regular property tax levy to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2015. The funds generated by the levy will allow the District to keep up with inflation, replace apparatus and equipment and maintain and improve services to the community. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved or Rejected ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 11 at a special open public meeting of such board on July 22, 2014 with the following Commissioners being present and voting. LeBy: By: Wendell Terry, Chairper on Ed Scott, Commissioner By: Attested: Bill Lee, Commissioner Lisa R Lish, Board Secretary Whatcom County ��°" �o Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office s're"��e County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 9`SHING�O Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: -7- 29 - ICI Received From: bv 11CG,-o A c, Name of Presenter and Title 1 FA Y� I>1& v t ct 1 I Name of Organization ('; U� �9 UM L� • tAi fig lie, ISta.Kd M ` o 6 1- Address 3i,"n �SPIl I acimill L'Jill atitc ail- C6W Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: 6pim i (51Nyd -Fc .x (_�- v i, (not resolution number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the ( 1' Ue AC l Election. Dep ty Auditor Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet. Printer's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 Whatcom County P.cG°F4 CDG Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Officer �� County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �_ J l Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections(cDco.whatcom.wa.us f n I i Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Date: August 1, 2014 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 Proposition No. 1 Property Tax Levy Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank you. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11 d Fire Department :Lummi Island p iECEIVEC 3809 Legoe Bay Road * P.O. Box 130 * Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone: (360) 758-2411 Fax: (360) 758-2041 JUL 2 9 2814 Resolution No. 2014 - 224 MMMEWNN Ituaw1nap (". 1awVoi If n9Yf)F- INCREASE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.49 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICATION STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. 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 will necessitate the expenditures 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 approximately $.65 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the one percent limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 will not be, sufficient to provide for the expected cost increases required to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided by the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11, Lummi Island, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide fire protection, prevention and emergency medical services in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical services vehicles and to construct and remodel station facilities to be staffed by 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 life protection services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation in regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010 and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130, RCW, 52.16.140 and RCW 52.16.160, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 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 a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state general election to be held in the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be increased to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, is hereby requested to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Proposition 1 Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 PropositionNo. 701q-1 At&h g- Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies. The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 adopted Resolution No. 2014-224 concerning a proposition to finance maintenance, operations, and capital facilities. This measure would increase the District's 2014 regular property tax levy to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2015. The funds generated by the levy will allow the District to keep up with inflation, replace apparatus and equipment and maintain and improve services to the community. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved or Rejected ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 11 at a special open public meeting of such board on July 22, 2014 with the following Commissioners being present and voting. By: By: Wendell Terry, Chairper on Ed Scott, Commissioner By-1 Attested: _ CZ Bill Lee, Commissioner Lisa R Lish, Board Secretary Whatcom County 0M `o� Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse { 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �r Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: -7- Z`I- l Received From: bv,#A(:- t AA ►.��h�� Name of Presenter and Title B yr 'b1S-E-y t Ct 11 Name of Organization Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 3 Btt.cn Ki WA 9 6 2 2 Address ,)U 0 •- :1(; 3 • V1 I ari mill n1 tit t t K tay\ i f:� t t . C ow Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: 1AJAM L. Wpjtnci —F&X (pVyl (not resolution number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 2 1 _ _ �e ne y—CU _ Election. DOHtyAutor Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet. Prds6riter's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 Debbie Adelstein From: Chief 38 <chieflifd@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:26 AM To: Auditor Subject: FW: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Duncan McLane Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire District 11 3809 Legoe Bay Rd PO Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone 360-758-2411 Fax 360-758-2041 E-mail chieflifd@msn.com From: Brian@snurelaw.com Subject: Re: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:52:00 -0700 To: chieflifd@msn.com Duncan, Please provide the following statement to the County. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition 1 is a single year permeant levy lid lift that requires a simple majority vote without any validation requirement to pass. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. Sincerely, Brian Snure Snure Law Office, PSC 612 S. 227th St. Des Moines, WA 98198 Phone: 206-824-5630 Toll Free: 800-486-9484 Fax: 206-824-9096 Email: Brian ansnurelaw.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EMAIL MAY BE PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT COPY OR SEND THE MESSAGE TO ANYONE ELSE AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL TRANSMITTAL. THANK YOU! 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11 VE Lummi Island Fire Department 3809 Legoe Bay Road * P.O. Box 130 * Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone: (360) 758-2411 Fax: (360) 758-2041 JUL 2 9 2014 Resolution No. 2014 - 224 ok"LA" IMIV Itumfi oI+/11mW41mimir INCREASE OF REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.49 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICATION STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. 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 will necessitate the expenditures 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 approximately $.65 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the one percent limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 will not be sufficient to provide for the expected cost increases required to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided by the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11, Lummi Island, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to provide fire protection, prevention and emergency medical services in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical services vehicles and to construct and remodel station facilities to be staffed by 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 life protection services and facilities as described in Section 1 and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation in regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55.010 and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130, RCW, 52.16.140 and RCW 52.16.160, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 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 a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state general election to be held in the same date, the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be increased to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, is hereby requested to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Proposition 1 NNd. aet4- E" Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 roposition -Aruthtrtring Increase of Previous Property Tax Levies*, The Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District 11 adopted Resolution No. 2014-224 concerning a proposition to finance maintenance, operations, and capital facilities. This measure would increase the District's 2014 regular property tax levy to $1.49 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2015. The funds generated by the levy will allow the District to keep up with inflation, replace apparatus and equipment and maintain and improve services to the community. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved or Rejected ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 11 at a special open public meeting of such board on July 22, 2014 with the following Commissioners being present and voting. By: By: 4� Wendell Terry, Chairper on Ed Scott, Commissioner Attested: Bill Lee, Commissioner Lisa R Lish, Board Secretary Election Date: November 4, 2014 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 11 Contact Name: Chief Duncan McLane Daytime Contact Phone Number: 360-758-2411 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BALLOT ISSUE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT The Fire District provides Fire, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Medical Services to its citizens. If approved by the voters, the District will be authorized to increase its regular real property taxes from the current rate of $0.6546 cents to a rate not to exceed $1.49 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The additional revenue is necessary to keep up with inflation, cover volunteer and employee costs, meet state mandated training requirements and to purchase and maintain equipment, and facilities necessary to provide professional services to our community. The District would assess the new rate in 2014 for collection in 2015. 100 wovdS- Prepared by: BrianK. Snure Attorney for District RECEIVED 612 S. 227t' St. Des Moines, WA 98198-6836 (206) 824-5630 J U L 3 1 2014 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Debbie Adelstein From: Chief 38 <chieflifd@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:26 AM To: Auditor Subject: FW: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Duncan McLane Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire District 11 3809 Legoe Bay Rd PO Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone 360-758-2411 Fax 360-758-2041 E-mail chieflifd@msn.com From: Brian@snurelaw.com Subject: Re: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:52:00 -0700 To: chieflifdPmsn.com Duncan, Please provide the following statement to the County. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 11 Proposition 1 is a single year permeant levy lid lift that requires a simple majority vote without any validation requirement to pass. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks. Sincerely, Brian Snure Snure Law Office, PSC 612 S. 227th St. Des Moines, WA 98198 Phone: 206-824-5630 Toll Free: 800-486-9484 Fax: 206-824-9096 Email: Brian@snure!aw.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EMAIL MAY BE PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT COPY OR SEND THE MESSAGE TO ANYONE ELSE AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL TRANSMITTAL. THANK YOU! 1 On Jul 30, 2014, at 8:54 AM, Chief 38 <chieflifd@msn.com> wrote: Thanks, County also needs to know the type of Proposition this is. I am assuming it is a Levy Lid lift? Duncan McLane Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire District 11 3809 Legoe Bay Rd PO Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone 360-758-2411 Fax 360-758-2041 E-mail chieflifd@msn.com From: Brian@snurelaw.com Subject: Re: EXPLANATORY STATEMENT too long Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:35:33 -0700 To: chieflifd@msn.com Chief, Sorry about that, I forgot that Whatcom County has an unreasonably strict limit on explanatory statements. I have attached a substantially revised version with 100 words. Please review and let me know if this version meets your needs. Thanks [see attached file: WM11F7_30_14ExpIan atoryStatementLidLift. docx] Sincerely, Brian Snure Snure Law Office, PSC 612 S. 227th St. Des Moines, WA 98198 Phone: 206-824-5630 Toll Free: 800-486-9484 Fax: 206-824-9096 Email: Brian a,snurelaw.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS EMAIL MAY BE PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL AND INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY, DO NOT COPY OR SEND THE MESSAGE TO ANYONE ELSE AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL TRANSMITTAL. THANK YOU! On Jul 29, 2014, at 3:54 PM, Chief 38 <chieflifd , msn.com> wrote: Brian, Nancy Moore with Whatcom County Auditor's office said there is a 100 word limit on Explanatory Statements, can you edit please? Deadline is August 5 Thanks Duncan McLane Fire Chief Whatcom County Fire District 11 3809 Legoe Bay Rd PO Box 130 Lummi Island, WA 98262 Phone 360-758-2411 Fax 360-758-2041 E-mail chieflifd@msn.com <WM 11F7_22_14ExplanatoryStatementLidLift. docx> Election Date: November 4, 2014 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 11 Contact Name: Chief Duncan McLane Daytime Contact Phone Number: 360-758-2411 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 BALLOT ISSUE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Whatcom County Fire District 11 provides first response for Fire, Hazardous Materials, and Emergency Medical Services including personnel, training, equipment, supplies, vehicles, facilities, and insurance needed to provide such services. If approved by the voters, the District will be authorized to increase its regular real property taxes from the current rate of $0.6546 cents to a rate not to exceed $1.49 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The actual levy rate will be established by the Board of Commissioners. 10 C. _ 79 The additional regular tax revenue is necessary to keep up with inflation, replacement of apparatus and equipment and provide improved response service to the community. If the levy is approved, the District would assess the new rate in 2014 for collection in 2015 and the amount levied in 2014 would serve as the base for future tax levies. ' 1 16 Prepared by: Brian K. Snure Attorney for District r ,gip 612 S. 227" St. Des Moines, WA 98198-6836� (206) 824-5630 �, �. Whatcom County 4 M COG Auditor's Office 3rP Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 43a�H�t Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: Received From: bps r1c• t�v� Name of Presenter and Title By-� b1&+YtC-t, ll Name of Organization Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division r ." M �Omlt U . W uq uk l (S L tJ WA rH Li4 `L Address Sun ` jc (Ci111I 11 l«l L0AlItll I [QLO .i f -t . CU-W Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: VifVi' M i klavj T-ax (not resolution number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the eYWY-i,( Election. &i-4 Dep ty Auditor Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet. Pr nter's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\ElectionsNO2_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 OM CO i q`�HlTVGRG VALIDATION FIGURES for Fire District Elections to be held in 2014 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figure are based on the number of voters who voted in each fire 1'strict in the last General Election h d on November 5, 2013- Minimum 40% Fire Number of Persons T u r nZt District Voting Last General nds 8 No. 1 2,554 1,022 No. 4 3,981 1,593 No.5 433 174 No.7 3,800 / 1,520 No. 8 11972� 789 No. 11 ;537 215 No. 14 11181'5 726 No. 16 640 256 No. 17 555 222 No. 18 528 212 Glacier Fire & Re ue 136 55 No. 21 10,784 4,314 SWFA 5,355 142 Please consult your legal counsel to determine what numbers will apply to the type of proposition you will be submitting. It is your responsibility to tell us what you are submitting: a bond, a levy, a levy lid left, etc. 2014 ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330) 2014 Election Dates February 11, 2014 April 22, 2014 August 5, 2014 (Primary) November 4, 2014 (General) Resolution Deadlines December 27, 2013 March 7, 2014 May 9, 2014 August 5, 2014 Note: Candidate Filing Week May 12 - May 16, 2014 The State Legislature may change the date(s) of an election(s). �, Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor