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Home My WebLink About1995 - Fire Protection District 13 Resolution Lift 106% Levy Lid (Failed 70.9% NO vote) - September 19, 1995RECEIVED SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCom COUNTY AUDITOM WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 A. 2 8 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 2 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom Croun�,'�Ie District. No. 13, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District, at a special election to be held therein in conjunction with the primary election on September 19, 1995, of the proposition which would authorize lifting the 106% lid law for Whatcom County Fie Protection District No. 13 W-BEREAS, in the judgment of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the district, it is essential, and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property, that necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities be acquired to adequately supply the residents of said district with fire suppression capabilities, and WHEREAS, inflationary increases of operation, and the need for equipment, and staffing have exceeded the revenue, due to restrictions imposed by Legislative action, from the property tax. TEEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 submit a proposal to the qualified electors of said District requesting authorization to increase the levy to $1.50 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, which does not exceed statutory limits authorized by law, withoutt a vote of the resident electors of said district. Ballot title for this proposition is attached as Exhibit "A". Adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of W-hatcorn County Fie Protection District No. 13, on this 16th day of February, 1995. Approved: o Attest: Jerry .,1. Blair L. Beebe, Commissioner Wilham L. G-o , Cor3i�LJZ i? `William M. Salter, Commissioner EXHIBIT "A" SPECIAL ELECTION PROPOSITION NO. Submitted by Fire District No. 13 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVY SHALL WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 BE AUTHORIZED TO INCREASE ITS REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY ABOVE THE 106% LEVY LID, TO $1.50 PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUATION? (This shall not be construed to authorize an excess levy and shall be subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits.) Approved YES [ ] NO [ ] Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE PRIMARY AND SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO INCREASE ITS LEVY ABOVE THE 106o LEVY LID. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13, from the election held on the 19th day of September, 1995, have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. 1995. Whatcom C my Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day•of September, County Legislative Authority CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON } ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) 1 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee has completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Primary and Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13, on the 19th day of September, 1995 and the results were as follows: FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Fire District No. 13 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVY Levy Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 YES - 89 4 be authorized to increase it's real property tax levy above the 106% levy lid, to $1.50 per thousand dollars LevyLEVY, YES 293 29. 1% of assessed valuation? NO-91 4LEVY, (This shall not be construed to authorize an excess levy NO 714 70. 9% and shall be subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits.) LEVY FAILED: 1995. The canvass has been completed this 29th day of September, WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD �� i.,_ .. CountyAr EWA • • • / County egisl tive Authority County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 9 Primary Election Page 402 September 19, 1995 Whatcom County, Washington FORMAT # 17 FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 Special Election — Proposition No.1 Submitted by Fire District No. 13 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVY Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 be authorized to increase it's real property tax levy above the 106% levy lid, to $1.50 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation? (This shall not be construed to authorize an excess levy and shall be subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits.) COMMISSIONER EDDIE LATHERS 6 Year Term C.L. KINNEY Non -Partisan Vote For One CHARLES D. OLNEY Levy YES - 89 4 Levy NO-91 NP 95 -3� PRIMARY ELECTION WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 19, 1995 ABSENTEE BALLOT GUIDE The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Mail -in Ballot Packet consists of: r This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard, which should first be enclosed in the Ballot security envelope. NP 96 4 Absentee Voting Instructions are on the next page. NP 97 —3, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE VOTING OPEN THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Primary Election September 19, 1995 Page 103 Whatcom County, Washington Ballot Punchcard j O 0. 1 Z� r� Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1&4 0 SIG, m 40 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope. This is known as the Voter Affidavit, and is compared to your signature on file with the County. 2. Place and unfold your Ballot Punchcard next to this Ballot Guide. 3. In this Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Punchcard - use a paper clip or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the Candidate or Measure. 4. After you have finished voting, carefully place your Ballot in the Ballot Security Envelope. Please DO NOT return this Ballot Guide, it is yours to keep. 5. IMPORTANT Put the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted Ballot Punchcard INSIDE the pre -addressed Mailing Envelope, and MAIL IT — be sure to put a first-class stamp on it! 6. Only if you spoil your Ballot Punchcard or wish to change your vote after punching your card, use this Ballot Guide and with a PEN, make your selections and return this Ballot Guide in the Ballot Security Envelope INSTEAD of your Ballot Punchcard, DO NOT sign or make any marks on this Ballot Guide if used for this purpose. 7. Write -In Candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your Ballot Punchcard. You must list both the Name and Office of the Write -In Candidate together with the Political Party in Partisan races. DO NOT punch out a position number for any OTHER Candidate for that Office, or your vote will not count. If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/398-1310. FORMAT # 17 PORT OF BELLINGHAM District No. 3 GINNY BENTON NP 34 4 Year Term MIKE KENNARD NP 44 Non -Partisan Vote For One CHARLES E. "CHUCK" LIND NP 54 COUNTY EXECUTIVE 4 Year Term ROBERT IMHOF NP 9 4 PETE KREMEN NP 10 Non -Partisan BILL GEYER NP 11 Vote For One TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING � l'' SHIRLEY FORSLOF -WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1\T0. 13JUL 23 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 2 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom Couiiiv ire '°i'r'ol�c11M� District No. 13, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District, at a special election to be held therein in conjunction with the primary election on September 19, 1995, of the proposition which would authorize lifting the 106% lid law for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 WTIEREAS, in the judgment of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the district, it is essential, and necessary for the protection of the public health, life, and property, that necessary equipment, personnel, and facilities be acquired to adequately supply the residents of said district with fire suppression capabilities, and WHEREAS; inflationary increases of operation, and the need for equipment, and staffing have exceeded the revenue, due to restrictions imposed by Legislative action, fi•om the property tax. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 submit a proposal to the qualified electors of said District requesting authorization to increase the levy to $1.50 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, which does not exceed statutory limits authorized by law, without a vote of the resident electors of said district. Ballot title for this proposition is attached as Exhibit "A". Adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13, on this 16th day- of February, 1995. Approved: Blair L. Beebe, Cortunissioner Wi111am L. Go{ � Cor:- i . n- /!�l/2�G�Gtyir`' `William M. Salter, Commissioner Attest: Jerry A'Al ubert, Secretary EXHIBIT "A" SPECIAL ELECTION PROPOSITION NO. Submitted by Fire District No. 13 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVY SHALL WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 BE AUTHORIZED TO INCREASE ITS REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY ABOVE THE 106% LEVY LID, TO $1.50 PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUATION? (This shall not be construed to authorize an excess levy and shall be subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits.) Approved YES [ ] NO [ ] Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attomey WHATCOM CUNT M P.O: Box 477 Blaino, Washington 982M (o6 371-2533 iTHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PIROTECTION DISTRICT XO. 13 4581 Birch Bay Lynden Road, P.O- Box 477 Blaine, VA. 98230 FAX NUMBER: (206) 371-7001 Dk-rE : FAX TO: FAX TELEPHONE NUMBER: DELIVER TO: 1 DEPARTMENT/DIVISION! COMMENTS: at'501 "� FAX TRANSMIT1RE IPT TIME: -Wco--. -)Z.K - kil % '-5:7L r.1 NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET! � FAX FROM DEPARTMENT, 2;f"t 7E r��• 1 ORIGINATOR; TELEPHONE NUMBER: fir' NOTE: If you do not receive the number of gages indicated above, or if there are any problems, call: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 13 AT. -•371-2533 S . F . 213 Post -It'°" brand fax transmittal memo 7671 # of pages ► sxTO From ll Dept. Phone # 6 r —67 V-S " Fax # 7I ao l ..Fax r-s�7a Ud:L-MM FHL" WHHI(--UM HHE DIST NO. 13 TO 13607384556 P.02 r' E1111ED11 "N' SPECJAL ELECTION PROPOSFI ON NO. Submitted by Fire District No. 13 AL THORIZINO PROPERTY TAX LEVY SMALL WHATCOM COUNTY FM PROTEMON DISTMC'T NO. 13 BE ALTMORIMD TO INCRE,ASE M REAL PROPERTY TAX LEVYILG �I..50 PER THOUS.kND DOLLARS OF ASSESSM VAL€3A;ft sb 1�z 106 I. rtvy lid. (Thais shad not be =Mmed to mthodw an excess Levy and shah be subject to odWwim applicable st ummy limits.) Approved CIQ DgnlL r Prowrutmg A#i xmW WH,%TC0M COINTY FIRE PROTECT] DISTRICT NO. 13 RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 2 A RESOLUTION. of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatoom County Fire Protection Distrkt No. 13, priMditra for the subrnission to the qualified electors of the Distiict, at a special election to be held therein m conjunction with the pitmary electron can S"upturnber 19, 1995, Of tJie proposition which would autborire tifling the 106% lid Mw for Whatem County Fire Protection District'No. 13 WHERE, AS, in the 3udVucnt of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the district; it is essential, and necessary for the protection of the public health,, life, and property, that necessary equipment, personneL and facilities be acquired to adequately supply the ru%idents of said district V�itn lire suppression capabflitios, and 't TMREAS, inflationary inc;vtses of operatRm, and the need for equipment; and staffurg have exceeded the revenue, due to restrictions imposed by Legislative action, from the Prop", tam T.JI BEFORE, BE IT RF.SOT.VED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcont County Fire Protoction Distict No. 13 submit a proposal to the qualUkd electors of said District requesting authorimtian to increase the levy to $1.50 per thousand dollars of assessed valual7ion, which does not exceed statutory lirnits authorized by late, without a vote of the i sidont olectots of said district_ Ballot titic for this proposition is attached as Exhibit "A". Adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire C a nniisssioncrs of W11atcorn C`.o=ty Fire; Protection DIArict No. 13, on this 161h day of February, 1.995. TOTAL P.03 07-07-1995 08:24AM FROM WHATCOM FIRE DIST. NO. 13 TO 13607384556 P.01 "IAWOM COUNTY DATE: FAX TO: P.O. Box 477 Blaine, Washington 982M e206) 371-2533 WHATCOM COUNTY FIR PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 4581 Birch Bay Lynden Road, E.O. Box 477 Blaine, WA- 98230 FAX NUMBER: (206) 371--7001 FAX TRANSMIT/RECEIPT TIME: FAX TELEPHONE NUMBER: � co -- -Z-K T � � DELIVER TO: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: COMMENTS: �m--�\ w 10 NUMBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET:FAX FROM DEPARTMENT: ORIGINATOR: TELEPHONE NUMBER: NOTE: If you do not receive the number of pages indicated above, or if there are any problems, call! WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DYSTRICT NO. 13 AT.-- 371-2533 S.F. 213 07-07-1995 06:27AM FROM WHATCOM FIRE DIST. NO. 13 TO 13607384556 P.02 E&EIT "A" SPECIAL ELECTION PROPOSITION NO. SubnOU d by Fire District No. 13 AUTHORIZING PROPERTY TAX LEVY SHALL WHATCOM COLgTrY ME PROTECTION DIMUCT NO. 13 BE AUTHORIZED TO TNCF,EASE ITS REAL. PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO $1,50 PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF ASSESSED VALUATZON? Ma sbA not be coraftwd to sujho6= an excess %y and shad. be subject to odtmw a apphcabie statmry limits.) YES i ] NO [ I Approwd Civil D pAy Proseouting AUMICY 07-07-1995 08:27RM FROM WHRTOOM FIRE DI5T. NO. 13 TO 13607384556 P.03 S'4'H-NTi`, OM COUNTY Fly PROTECT] ON D t STRICT NO, 13 RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 2 A"RESOLU110N, of the Board of Fire Commission= of Whatoom Coluity Fire Protection District No. 13, prrAiding for the submission to the quAffised electors of the District, at a special election to he held therein in wnjunction with the primary election on Sc.-ptu nbor 19, 1995, of ilw propasitiolt which would autl'rotim lining the 106% lief lave for W'hatcom County Fire Protection Distnct No. 13 WHI EAS, in the judgment of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the district, it is essential, and nec maTy fot' the protection of the public health,, Nfe, and property, that neic;ssary ecluiptneni ' personnel, arzd facilities be acquired to adequately supply the rusidents of said district vdCh fire suppression capabilities, and 't TEREAS, inflationmy inctmiscs of operafion, and the need for equipment, and staifuig have exceeded the revenue, due to restrictions unposed by Legislative action, fiom the property tax. THEREFORE, BE Ff RESOINED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Wbatcorn County Fire Protection District No. 13 subTnit a proposal to the qualiikd electors of said District requesting a.ut.horimtion to increase [lie leuT to $1.50 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, whi-6 does not exceed statutory limits authorized by late, without a vote of the rosident electors of said district_ Ballot #itic fur this proposition is attached as Exhibit "A". Adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire C.'ainmWeiloncrs of ` liatcom County Fire: Protealion Distriet No. 13, on Ns 16th clay ofFebiwry, 1995. TOTRL P.03