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Home My WebLink About2004 - Fire Protection District 13 Blaine City to be Annexed in Fire Protection District 13 (Passed) Special Election February 03, 2004Feb. 3, oxoo't • -81a�ht Ci�-y Anotty.-C& To I3 w 0 w Fri a ?cx&sekst z C*0 o w w w Op ap � O p Z CZrT a .a 0 _ L6 WHATCOMCOUNTYCOUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2003 - 388 ;LEARANCES Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned To Orig. Dept.: County Council 11/19/2003 11/25/2003 Introduction Division Head: 12 /9 /03 Council Dept. Head: Prosecutor. Budget: Executive: SUBJECT. - Resolution -request Auditor to include Fire Dist #13-13laine annexation on ballot ATTACHMENTS SUMMARY STATEMENT: Related County Contract #: Should the Clerk schedule a hearing? (Y/[) Requested Date: Resolution forwarding a request to the Whatcom County Auditor to include the question of annexation of the City of Blaine into Fire District 13, in accordance with RCW 52.04, on the ballot at the next special election. RECOMMENDED MOTION (for final action): COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN 2003 - 386 11/2512003: Introduced 12/9/2003: Approved 7-0, Res. #2003-088 plated File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only): tZG�; .+ 20D3-DU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 14 2003 fire district #13 res.n13 PROPOSED BY: City of Blaine and Fire District #13 SPONSORED BY: Consent INTRODUCED: November 25, 2003 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-088 FORWARDING A REQUEST TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR TO INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF BLAINE INTO FIRE DISTRICT 13 (IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW 52.04) ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION WHEREAS, on June 23, 2003, the City of Blaine adopted Ordinance 03- 2550, initiating the process for annexing the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2003, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13 approved Resolution 2003-05, concurring with the City of Blaine's annexation proposal; and WHEREAS, both the City of Blaine and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13 believe the annexation will best serve the public's interest; and WHEREAS, RCW 52.04 outlines the process for annexation of a city or town into a fire protection district; and WHEREAS, the City of Blaine has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed annexation and the proposal is now ready to be sent to a vote of the people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby forwards the annexation proposal to the Whatcom County Auditor for inclusion on the ballot of the next special election. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following form: Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13? YES NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the people voting on the proposition in the City of Blaine and a majority of the people voting on the proposition in the fire protection district vote in favor of the annexation, the City of Blaine shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13. APPROVED this 9th day Of December_, 2003. A r < Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1 V L lv�tii Civil Dep ty Prosecutor WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WH 7 COUN , WASHINGTON Dan McShane, Council Chair STATE OF WASHINGTON, ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (L5810) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF M AINE AND FIRE DISTRICT NO.13 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 3, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBN MVEN that on Tuesday Februaarryy 3, 2004, a spy cut election will be held in the above -named dis• tricts, for the submission to the qualified electors of said the al the follow- ing pECiALbELECTION PROPOSITION NO, I Submitted by City ofBlainc and Tore District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed % and be a ppeart of Whatcom County F.re Protection District #I3? YES NO The polling plpaces for all L'pprecincts wFiolly or ppari a d within the district shall be as follows: PRECINCTS / POLLING PLACE Blaine City 1, 2, 3 / Blaine City Hall, 344 "H" Street Custer 1 / Custer Fire Station, 7625 Custer School Road Custer 2, 3 1 Haynie Fire Station, 3401 Haynie Road Custer 4, Seaaahmoo 1 Birch Sayy Fire Station, 458t Sirch Bay Lynden Road The pn1Is for such special elecl�an shall he open from 7:D0 eclock arn. to. 8:00 o'clock p.m.. Shirley F erSlof, Whatcom County Auditor and Et. o€ Reid Supervisor of Elections Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- per published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: January 28th, 2004 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main- tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged fv such publicat' n $ 52. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of January __, 200 4 52 �lY, IJ//X 4 NDT fr'��.aq. �!J Lam••. � f C fry f,��-•'� H'i � rti� �t�v��1 'NOTARY PUBLIC in and f r he State of Washington, residing at Bellingham STATE OF WASHINGTON. SS Affidavit Of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (L5810) NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE DISTRICT NO.13 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 3, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, a spe- cial election will be held the above -named dis- tricts, for the submission to the qualified electors of saiidppdispptrooisscts of the follow- mSPECIAL oELECTION PROPOSITION NO. I Submitted by City of Blaine and fire District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a ppaari of Whatcom County f5re Protection District #13? YES NO The polling places for all precincts wholly or par- tially within the district I hall be as follows: PRECINCTS / POLLING PLACE Blaine City I. 2,. 3 ./ Blaine City Hall, 344 "H" Street Custer 1 / Custer Fire Station, 7625 Custer School Road Custer 2, 3 / Haynie Fire Station, 3401 Haynie Road Custer 4, Semiahmoo / Birch Bay Fire Station, 4581 Birch Bay Lynden Road The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock am. to 8:00 o'clock pm.. Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor and Fix-of- ficio Supervisor of Elections Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- per published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: January 28th, 2004 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main- tained at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged for such publicat n $ 52.52 N O T'I . Subscribed and sworn to before me this _ '0 ET. L9 Oq 30 th day of January , 200 4 f C • %�� FI .- c i-i iN�7 �`�� NOTA Y PUBLIC in and frStateWashington, residing at Bellingham , mail3 , nnT TAT71V (InT TATf TT Ar'L'ATTI A RTT T NO. 2003 - 388 CLEARANCES Date Date Received in Council office Agenda Date Assigned To Orig. Dept.: County Council 11/19/2003 11/25/2003 introduction 12 4 03 Council Division Head: Dept. Head: Prosecutor: Budget: Executive: SUBJECT: Resolution -request Auditor to include Fire Dist #13-Blaine annexation on ballot ATTACHMENTS SUMMARY STATEMENT: FRelated County Contract !I: �Shoulde Clerk schedule a hearing? (Y/N) Requested Date: Resolution forwarding a request to the Whatcom County Auditor to include the question of annexation of the City of Blaine into Fire District 13, in accordance with RCW 52.04, on the ballot at the next special election. RECOMMENDED MOTION (for final action): COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN 2003 - 388 11 /25/2003: Introduced Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only) 71 3 4 5 6 7 8 9^ f15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 I30 31 2003 fire district #13 res.n13 RESOLUTION NO. PROPOSED BY: City of Blaine and Fire District #13 SPONSORED BY: Consent INTRODUCED: November 25, 2003 FORWARDING A REQUEST TO THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR TO INCLUDE THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF BLAINE INTO FIRE DISTRICT 13 (IN ACCORDANCE WITH RCW 52.04) ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT SPECIAL ELECTION WHEREAS, on June 23, 2003, the City of Blaine adopted Ordinance 03- 2550, initiating the process for annexing the City into Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2003, Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13 approved Resolution 2003-05, concurring with the City of Blaine's annexation proposal; and WHEREAS, both the City of Blaine and Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13 believe the annexation will best serve the public's interest; and WHEREAS, RCW 52.04 outlines the process for annexation of a city qr town into a fire protection district; and WHEREAS, the City of Blaine has fulfilled all the requirements for the proposed annexation and the proposal is now ready to be sent to a vote of the people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council hereby forwards the annexation proposal to the Whatcom County Auditor for inclusion on the ballot of the next special election. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposition shall be in substantially the following form: Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13? YES NO 717 WHATCOM COUNTY BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD 600 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98225-5236 To: Interested Parties CGo M co 3P �-A � o� 9SN I P4 From: Kathy Mohebbi, Staff Boundary Review Board for atcom County Date: October 7, 2003 Subject: BRB 2003-01: Annexation of the City of Blaine Into Fire District 13 REQUEST FOR REVIEW FORM A copy of the Notice of Intention for BRB 2003-01 was mailed to you recently: By mistake, the Request for Review form was not included with the Notice of Intention. Enclosed is a copy the Request for Review form. Please contact me at 676-6749 or mohebkeCo)dshs.wa.gov if you have questions. Thank you. HABRB\MemoN012003-01 RfRform.doc Phone: (360) 676-6868 (800) 585-6749 FAX: (360) 738-2451 REQUEST FOR REVIEW NOTICE OF INTENTION APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD FOR WHATCOM COUNTY 600 LAKEWAY DRIVE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 BRB: 2003-01 DATE: September 10, 2003 The Citv of Blaine is submitting a Notice of Intention for: /X/ The creation, incorporation, or change in boundary, other than a consolidation, of any city, town, or special purpose district; Consolidation of special purpose districts, but not including consolidation of cities and towns; Dissolution or disincorportation of any city or town, or special purpose district, except a dissolution or disincorporation of a special purpose district dissolved or disincorporated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 36.96; 2. / / Assumption by any city or town of all or part of the assets, facilities, or indebtedness of a special purpose district which lies partially within such city or town. 3 / / Establishment of or change in the boundaries of a mutual water and sewer system or separate sewer system by a water district pursuant to RCW 57.08.065 or Chapter 57.40.40, as now or hereafter amended. 4. / / Establishment of or change in the boundaries of a mutual sewer and water system or separate water system by a sewer district pursuant to RCW 56.20.015 or Chapter 56.36, as now or hereafter amended; 5. / / Extension of permanent water or sewer service outside of its existing corporate boundaries by a city, town or social purpose district. Brief explanation of action being sought by this NOI: Annexation of the City of Blaine into Whatcom County Fire District 13. The City and Fire District 13 have agreed to place on the ballot thequestion of whether the CitV should annex to Whatcom Fire District 13. In accordance with the laws of the State of Washington: Any governmental unit affected, or the County within which the area of the proposed action is located, may file a Request for Review of a specific action: A Request for Review may be initiated by a petition signed by 5% of the registered voters residing within the area which is being considered for the proposed action (as determined by the Boundary Review Board in its discretion subject to immediate review by writ or certiorari to the superior court); A Request for Review may be initiated by a petition by the owner or owners of property consisting of 5% of the assessed valuation within such area; If the majority of the members of a Boundary Review Board concur with a Request for Review when a petition requesting the review is filed by 5% of the registered voters who deem themselves affected by the action and reside within one -quarter mile of the proposed action, but not within the jurisdiction proposing the action. Any of those listed may Request Review by the Boundary Review Board for Whatcom County. However, the person or entity seeking review, shall pay to the Boundary Review Board for Whatcom County (payable to the Northwest Regional Council) the sum of Two -Hundred ($200) Dollars. REQUESTS REVIEW of file BRB (Entity/by petition/persons) in accordance with Revised Laws of RCW 36.93. DOES NOT REQUEST REVIEW of file BRB Signature of Person Authorized to Sign Representing: THE FINAL DATE FOR A REQUEST FOR REVIEW IS: October 24 2003 Your Request must be submitted to the Boundary Review Board for Whatcom County, 600 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225 by 5:00 P.M. on the above date. If a period of forty-five (45) days shall elapse without the board's jurisdiction having been invoked, the proposed action shall be deemed approved and forwarded to the City for further action. If you have further questions, please contact Kathy Mohebbi at (360) 676-6749 or mohebke@dshs.wa.gov. H:\BRB\RFR.DOC 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Special Election February 3, 2004 School Statistics Bellingham 501 Registered 49,402 P&O Levy Bellingham 501 Turnout 16,863 34.13% Yes 11,709 69.44% PASS No 5,154 30.56% Capital Tech Levy Yes 11,549 68.74% PASS No 5,251 31.26% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blaine 503 Registered 6,490 Yes 1,911 70.28% PASS Blaine 503 Turnout 2,719 41.90% No 808 29.72% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lynden 504 Registered 9,130 Yes 2,197 63.83% PASS Lynden 504 Turnout 3,442 37.70% No 1,245 36.17% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meridian 505 Registered 4,419 Yes 1,166 59.37% FAIL Meridian 505 Turnout 1,964 44.44% No 798 40.63% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nooksack 506 Registered 4,377 Yes 1,072 67.13% PASS Nooksack 506 Turnout 1,597 36.49% No 525 32.87% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mt Baker 507 Registered 7,077 Yes 1,659 63.47% PASS Mt Baker 507 Turnout 2,614 36.94% No 955 36.53% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Concrete 11 Registered 46 Yes 22 95.65% Concrete 11 Turnout 23 50.00% No 1 4.35% Fire District Statistics Blaine City Registered 2,165 Yes 628 72.85% PASS Blaine City Turnout 914 42.22% No 234 27.15% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fire 13 Registered 4,861 Yes 1,255 72.59% PASS Fire 13 Turnout 1,924 39.58% No 474 27.41% WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004 IN THE CITY OF BLAINE AND WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #13 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THESE DISTRICTS THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF BLAINE INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #13. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the City of Blaine and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No.13, from the election held on the 3rdday of February 2004 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom unty Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February 2004. b" LO) ld is County Legislativ Authori ty n -� ` CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of the City of Blaine and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No.13, on the 3rd day 1 of February 2004 and the results are as follows: VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS: Whatcom County Resolution No. 2003-008: that if a majority of the people voting on the proposition in the City of Blaine and a majority of the people voting on the proposition in the fire protection district vote in favor of the annexation, the City of Blaine shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13. CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE 13 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 68 4 Submitted by City of Blaine and Fire District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcorn County Fire Protection District #13? NO - 70 4 City of Blaine results: Levy, Yes 628 72.85% Pass Levy, No 234 27.15% Fire Protection District No. 13 results: Levy, Yes 1255 Levy, No 474 LEVY PASSED 72.59% Pass 27.41 % 9J;Io .vanvass has been completed this 13th day of February 2004. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD , • i . ............ c�ti IN&• 2 AO 3ivis-* ;. �GklNnoo O 7 J ./ y 1•� �t�. '0 County Auditor ounty Legislative AutlJority County De ty Prosecuting Attorney 2 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004 IN THE CITY OF BLAINE AND WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #13 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THESE DISTRICTS THE QUESTION OF ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF BLAINE INTO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #13. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the City of Blaine and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No.13, from the election held on the 3rdday of February 2004 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcom unty Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13th day of February 2004. 19 �i� _ .40 Al ounty Legislativ Authority '•;i) [�] "� CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of the City of Blaine and Whatcom County Fire Protection District No.13, on the 3rd day 11 of February 2004 and the results are as follows: VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS: Whatcom County Resolution No. 2003-008: that if a majority of the people voting on the proposition in the City of Blaine and a majority of the people voting on the proposition in the fire protection district vote in favor of the annexation, the City of Blaine shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13. CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE 13 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 68 -� Submitted by City of Blaine and Fire District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13? NO - 70 City of Blaine results: Levy, Yes 628 72.85% Pass Levy, No 234 27.15% Fire Protection District No. 13 results: Levy, Yes 1255 Levy, No 474 LEVY PASSED has been completed this 13th day of February 2004. 1_14 iJ f 2 AO 31V1S - =: aJC1N�1d0 O .�rl3rt.r�. •� 1 72.59% Pass 27.41 % WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audt7/' -L - dZ aunty Legislative Au ority / In -0 -- County DeHty Prosecuting Attorney 2 STATE OF WASHINGTON, SS Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM, } (L5444) NOTICE OF CLOSING OF THF. ROo SG ST PON Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath PROCEDURE FOR s That l((s he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham LATE RF.GISTRATiON says: ) g The registration books !n y newspaper g county all precincts w;llun Herald, a daily news a er of general circulation in said coon and Whatcom County Wash• ington, will.be closed to state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation onguial re strations and transfers between pre- (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; cincts after Saturday, January 3, Special unlit ns that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the ter the Tuesday, Elections held on esday, Febru- ary 3, M. Nag -in voter) attached copy which is a true an correct copy of the original (and tion r c td� I t`thhe forms ow g, hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was published in the regular an %►;o�. =s tlBee, list c>�, f: entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspa- Sub Agents, Whatcom County Rural Libraries, per published and circulated on the following dates to wit: Bellingham City Mre Sta- tions , State Drivers Li- December 24, 2003 cease Aen�y, Belling ham Pub hc Libraries Ma- jor grocery stores, City Clertcs Owls. No son mdy wte in ally eclion unless he or she 1 re tered to vote at least ter- that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication ty days before that p election. if an 11611- of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham tered person, otherwise =ifl�'°uto v,°Ana° p`he Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the cinct in which he or she applies far tegistration, is English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper the cli0.sinegreddate of Jana in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same ary 3, 2004, he or she may register to vote in °n being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office main - in the office of the Whatcom County Auditor and appforortan abs al nt�and at said place of publication; that such newspaper has been Election until January It), approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of 2004. This spedai rose dare for late registra•pWhatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee tiob• which a votermay use register to vote af- ter the close of registra• g char ed f r suchpublication ublication $ tion for voting at the polls, begins January 5 and -ends January- 3;. 2004. Please note the spe- lCcJi // \�� GY A. cial registration and vot- ��` ........ 9 /ice m procedure can be ` �� done only at the County Auditor's office, Whatcrom _ N O T A Count Courthouse; - cn E �xP• 09-01 Grandy Avenue suite 103; Subscribed and sworn to before me this 04 : _ Bellingham, Washington: 26th day of December 2003 — 'O 2 Shirley Nbr lof, Whatcom pj (J 8 L I G County Auditor and I;x � / officio Supervisor of �i . • '' �? �.� Elections �// Ox- \� ` /��fwA S %A\ \\\ NOTARY P LIC in and for t e , tat of was iin-ton, residing at Bellingham 1 2 BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if a majority of the people voting ant e thpeople voting on the 3 proposition in the City of Blaine and a m otet y of in favor of the anne ation, the 4 proposition in the fire protection district 5 City of Blaine shall be annexed and shall become part of Whatcom County 6 Fire Protection District # 13. 7 8 , 2003. g APPROVED this day of 10 11 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL 12 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON 13 ATTEST: 14 15 lerk of the Council Dan McShane, Council Chair 16 Dana Brown -Davis, C 17 18 APPROVED AS TO FORM: 19 20 21 Civil Deputy Prosecutor 718 OM T( OMI D 1 'ion H t. Hea not ACJ Related C z anc h 20 ec NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE DISTRICT NO. 13 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FEBRUARY 3, 2004 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, a special election will be held in the above -named districts, for the submission to the qualified electors of said districts of the following proposition: SPECIAL ELECTION PROPOSITION NO. 1 Submitted by the City of Blaine and Fire District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13? YES NO The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACE Blaine City 1, 2, 3 Blaine City Hall, 344 "H" Street Custer 1 Custer Fire Station, 7625 Custer School Road Custer 2, 3 Haynie Fire Station, 3401 Haynie Road Custer 4, Semiahmoo Birch Bay Fire Station, 4581 Birch Bay Lynden Road The polls for such special election shall be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. to 8:00 o'clock p.m.. Shirley Forsl f Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections Publish: January 28; 2004 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOI' FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. AV #Blaine Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION February 3, 2004 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Special Election February 3, 2004 Page C2 Whatcom County, Washington Ballot Punchcard — � __ - . y Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2.In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9.If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. #Blaine AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 E SCHOOL Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Blaine School District No. 503 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District passed Resolution 43-03/04 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the YES - 59 4 District, to maintain current educational program funding and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations, as NO - 61 —� specified in Resolution #3-03/04: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $1.78 $3,525,637 2006 $1.81 $3,948,713 2007 $1.85 $4,175,500 2008 $1.87 $4,385,025 Should this proposition be approved? CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE 13 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 68 4 Submitted by City of Blaine and Fire District 013 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13? NO - 70 4 TURN OVER TO CONTINUE 0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. AV #Fire13 Absentee Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION February 3, 2004 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Special Election Page 36 February 3, 2004 Whatcom County, Washington Ballot P` chcard y Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2. In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Parry in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9.If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. #FIre13 AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 CITY OF BLAINE AND FIRE 13 Special Election - Proposition No.1 YES - 68 4 Submitted by City of Blaine and Fire District #13 Shall the City of Blaine be annexed to and be a part of Whatcom County Fire Protection District #13? NO - 70 4 TURN OVER TO CONTINUE 0 WHATCOM COUNTY P °M BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD f._ 600 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98225-5236 G'i °� To: Interested Parties r From: Kathy Mohebbi, Staff Boundary Review Boar Date: September 17, 2003 Subject: Notice of Intention 2003-01 The Annexation of the City of Blaine Into Fire District 13 Enclosed is a copy of the Notice of Intention for BRB 2003-01, the annexation of the City of Blaine into Fire District 13. The 45-day lapse date is October 24, 2003. Please contact me at 676-6749 or m_oheb_ ke a@dshs.wa.rgov if you have questions. Thank you. HABRB\MemoN012003-O'1.doc Phone: (360) 676-6868 (800) 585-6749 FAX: (360) 738-2451 BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD FOR WHATCOM COUNTY Notice of Intention (NOI): The Annexation of the City of Blaine into Fire District 13 File Number: BRB 2003-01 Date Received: August 14, 2003 Date Legal Verified: Approved by County Planning September 2, 2003 Date NOI Filed: September 10, 2003 45-Day Lapse Date: October 24, 2003 Attachment Checklist: Paga: Cover Letter Stating Reasons for the Proposed Action 1 NOI Form 2 Review of Factors and Objectives (Attachment A) 8 Copies of Resolution & Ordinance 12&15 SEPA Checklist 17 Legal Description 31 ►IrFM, Key Map-Whatcom County Fire Protection Districts 34 Semihamoo/Custer Township 35 City Maps Official Zoning & UGA Designations 37 Assessor's Map: Table with Parcel Numbers 38 Attached WSRB Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau Map Filing Fee: $50.00 Received env distributed: _X_ County Executive X_Birch Bay Water Sewer District X Public Works _X_Fire Districts _X_ Sheriff _X_ Planning DSHS/SEA _X_Other X Assessor Dept Ecology X Health Dept SEPA Official H:\BRB\NoiCheckListBRB2003-01.doc 1 r-. � • �' ii� I 1, � r► ��•� •!sue-•:-_ : t+�:•..... _ •t•: !•�,� � - <a:� •" i - August 12, 2003 Kathy Mohebbi Whatcom County Boundary Review Board 600 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98225-5236 Dear Ms. Mohebbi: Pursuant to RCW 36.93.090(1)(a) and RCW 36.93.130, please accept the attached Notice of Intention to Annex the City of Blaine into Whatcom County Fire District 13. The City and Fire District 13 have igrced to place on the ballot the question of whether the City should annex to Whatcom Fire District 13. We anticipate that the election will be held in either February or March of 2004. In April 1999, the City of Blaine and the Whatcom County Fire District 13 entered into an interlocal agreement, which sets for the terms, and conditions by which Fire District 13 will provide fire and emergency medical services to the City. The term of the agreement is five years. Included in the agreement is a condition that the City and the Fire District explore the possibility of the City annexing to District The City of Blaine and Fire District 13 have jointly evaluated the alternatives available to continue their partnership. This process included an opportunity for the public to comment on the various organizational proposals. On June 23, 2003 the Blaine City council unanimously approved Ordinance 03-2550 stating the City's intent to annex On August 14, 2003 the Commissioners of Fire District 13 will adopt a resolution concurring with the City of Blaine's intent to annex A copy of that resolution will come under separate cover. The City of Blaine's Community Development Department has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance regarding the proposed annexation_ If you have other questions regarding this application, please contact me at (360) 332-8311. Sincerely, Gary R. Tomsic City Manager 1 Notice of Intention 2 NOTICE OF INTENTION BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD FOR WHATCOM COUNTY BRB FILE # 600 Lakeway Drive Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-6749/1-800-585-6749 As required by RCW 36.93, a Notice of Intention is hereby submitted for: (Please place a checkmark in the appropriate box.) ® The creation, incorporation, or change in boundary, other than a consolidation, of any city, town or special purpose district; ❑ Consolidation of special purpose districts, but not including consolidation of cities and towns; ❑ Dissolution or disincorporation of any city or town, or special purpose district, except a dissolution or disincorporation or a special purpose district dissolved or disincorporation of a special purpose district dissolved or disincorporated pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 36.96; 2. ❑ Assumption by any city or town of all or part of the assets, facilities or indebtedness of a special purpose district which lies partially within such city or town. 3. ❑ Establishment of or change in the boundaries of a mutual water and sewer system or separate sewer system by a water district pursuant to RCW 5708.065 or Chapter 57.40.40, as now or hereafter amended. 4. ❑ Establishment of or change in the boundaries of a mutual sewer and water system or separate water system by a sewer district pursuant to RCW 56.20.015 or Chapter 56.36, as now or hereafter amended. 5. ❑ Extension of permanent water or sewer service outside of its existing service area by a city, town or special purpose district. The service area of a city, town, or special purpose district shall include all of the area within its corporate boundaries plus a.) for extensions of water service the area outside of the corporate boundaries which it is designated to serve pursuant to a coordinated water system plan approved in accordance with RCW 70.116.050 and b.) for extensions of sewer service the area outside of the corporate boundaries which it is designated to serve pursuant to a comprehensive sewage plan approved in accordance with 36.94and 90.48.110. K Briefly explain what action is being requested by this Notice of Intention: The Blaine City Council has adopted an ordinance stating its intent to annex to Whatcom County Fire District 13. Proceedings were initiated under authority of: RCW: 52.04.061 A "Review" of a proposal may be requested, upon payment of $200.00 to the Whatcom County Boundary Review Board, by the following: Any governmental unit affected, including the governmental unit for which the boundary change or extension of permanent water or sewer service is proposed; 2. Whatcom County; 3. A petition is filed and signed by five percent (5%) of registered voters residing within the area which is being considered for the proposed action (as determined by the Boundary Review Board in its discretion subject to immediate review by writ o certiorari to the superior court) or 4. A petition of an owner, or owners of property consisting of five percent (5%) of the assessed valuation within such an area; 5. The majority of the members of a Boundary Review Board concur with a Request for Review when a petition requesting the review is filed by five percent (5%) of the registered voters who deem themselves affected by the action and reside within one -quarter mile of the proposed action but not within the jurisdiction proposing the action. Will simultaneous adoption of Comprehensive Plans be required? If Yes, by whom? NO 2 4 Name each *Special Purpose District having jurisdiction within the boundaries of the proposal area. Please also provide the number of each District. Birch Bay Water and Sewer Dist. Sewers: Water: Fire: Police: Other(s): PRESENT Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist._ Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist Whatcom Fire Dist 13 PROPOSED Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. Birch Bay Water & Sewer Dist. Whatcom Fire District 13 *Special Purpose District means any sanitary district, sewer district, water district, fire protection district, drainage improvement, district, draining and diking improvement district, flood control zone district, irrigation district, metropolitan park district, drainage district, public utility district, engaged in water distribution water distribution district. In addition to the Spokesperson for the Petitioner, the following other person(s) (attorney, etc.) shall receive communication regarding this proposal: Frank Chmelik, City Attorney No. of signatures on Petition: NA 3 5 ATTACHMENTS: PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS IN YOUR NOTICE OF INTENTION (NOI) WHEN SUBMITTING TO THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD. (IF NOT INCLUDED IN THE NOI, THE NOI WILL NOT BE ACCPTED BY THE BOARD.) Fee of $50.00 Legal Description Cover letter stating reasons for the proposed action Complete Review of Factors & Objectives (Attachment A) Copies of Petitions, Resolutions, or Ordinances Preliminary/Final Approval from legislative body/board Table of Property Owners (Attachment B) *Vicinity Maps (clear and legible) **Other Maps (clear and legible) *At least 2 separate vicinity maps no larger than 8.5 x 11 and reproducible on a non -color photocopier displaying the following: The boundary of the annexation area in relation to the current corporate city of the entire city, and the City's Urban Growth Boundary. 2. A 400' — 1" Assessor's Parcel map of the area, with the annexation area outlined CLEARLY. **In addition, please submit a map or maps no larger than 8.5 x 11 and reproducible on a non -color photocopier displaying the following: NA 1 The current water and sewer service of the proposing entity. 2. The boundaries of cities or special purpose districts having jurisdiction in or near the proposed area. 3. Major physical features, (clearly indicated, using common names) such as roads/streets and highways, railways, etc. 4. Floodways an/or Floodplains 4 6 Initiator (Government entity/Special Purpose District): City of Blaine Address: 344 H. Street, Blaine, WA. 98230 Telephone: 360-332-8311 Signature of Authorized Signatory: / k ary R. Tomsic, City Manager Legislative Body Action on: June 23, 2003 Other: RECEIVED THI IQfh DAY OF )e 2te,'11 ier i% / � _ i�- 5 7 ATTACHMENT A REVIEW OF FACTORS AND OBJECTIVES FACTORS THE BOARD MUST CONSIDER Please respond to the factors the Board mush consider as outlined in RCW 36.93.170. 1. General background of the reasons for seeking the proposed action. In April 1999, the City of Blaine and the Whatcom Fire District 13 entered into an interlocal agreement, which basically turned the City's, fire protection, emergency medical and Fire Marshall services over to District 13. At that time, it was anticipated that before the end of the agreement ( five years) the City would annex to the District. The City has been very satisfied with the service that Whatcom Fire District 13 has provided and wants to move toward a more permanent arrangement for these service in Blaine. 2. Review of the factors to be considered by the Boundary Review Board as they effect this proposed action. A. Population and Territory: Blaine Population — 4,025 (2003 estimate from Office of Financial Management) B. Land Area and Land Use (existing): NA C. Comprehensive Use Plans and Zoning (including attachments): The City of Blaine has a Comprehensive Plan that was last amended in 1999. The City is currently planning another update of the plan. At the time the plan was approved, the City had its own fire department. D. Assessed Valuation: City of Blaine - $429,310,607 FD 13 - $252,889,492 6 $ E. Topography, natural boundaries and drainage basins: NA F. Proximity to other populated areas; NA G. Existence and preservation of prime agricultural soils and productive agricultural uses; NA H. Likelihood of significant growth in the area and in adjacent incorporated and unincorporated areas during the next ten years: NA I. Location and most desirable future location of community facilities: NA 3. Services A. Municipal services existing now to area: NA B. Municipal services to be provided: NA C. Effects of ordinance, government codes, regulation on existing use: NA D. Costs of adequate governmental services and controls in the area: The City residents will pay the same for fire services after annexation as they did before. E. Prospects of governmental services from other sources: NA F. Need for such services from other sources: NA G. Effect of finances, debt structure, and contractual obligations and rights of all affected governmental units: None 7 9 H. Effect of the proposal or alternative on adjacent area, on social interests, and on the local governmental structure of the county. None. It is anticipate that the level of service for fire and emergency medical services will remain the same or improve as a result of the action. OBJECTIVES OF THE BOUNDARY REVIEW BOARD Please describe which objectives of RCW 36.93.180 this proposal meets and which objectives this proposal does not meet. Give your reasons for each of the objectives chosen. Preservation of natural neighborhoods and communities. NA 2. Use of physical boundaries, including but not limited to bodies of water, highways, and land contours. 3. Creation and preservation of logical service areas; The area served will not change. The only change will be that, instead of a service contract, the City would be legally part of the Fire District. 4. Prevention of abnormally irregular boundaries; NA 5. Discouragement of multiple incorporation of small cities and encouragement of incorporation of cities in excess of 10,000 population in heavily populated urban areas; NA 6. Dissolution of inactive special purpose districts; 7. Adjustment of impractical boundaries; 8 10 8. Incorporation as cities or towns or annexation to cities or towns of unincorporated areas which are urban in character; and NA 9. Protection of agricultural and rural lands which are designated for long term productive agricultural and resource use by a comprehensive plan adopted by the county legislative authority. NA q:lkathy\brb\noticeofintention.doc 9 11 City Ordinance 12 ORDINANCE NO.03-2550 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAINE, WASHINGTON STATING ITS' INTENT TO INITIATE THE ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF BLAINE INTO AND TO JOIN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #13 AND MAKING A FINDING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST WILL BE SERVED THEREBY AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Interlocal Agreement by and between Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 and the City of Blaine dated April 30, 1999 (the "Agreement"), Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 (the "District") has provided fire and emergency medical services for the citizens of the City of Blaine; and WHEREAS, the Agreement has resulted in an enhanced level of service and protection for the citizens of the City of Blaine; and WHEREAS, the Agreement contemplates the annexation of the City of Blaine into the District pursuant to Chapter 52.04 RCW; and WHEREAS, the stability provided by the annexation will allow for more predictable and better long range planning for the District; and WHEREAS, the public interest will be served by annexation. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAINE, WASHINGTON as follows: Section 1: Pursuant to RCW 52.04.061 the City of Blaine hereby states its intent to join and annex into Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13. Section 2: Pursuant to RCW 52.04.061 the City of Blaine hereby finds that the public interest will be served by the annexation of the City of Blaine into Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13. Section 3: If any section, clause, sentence, provision or phrase of this ordinance should be deemed or held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, with jurisdiction over the City of Blaine, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any other section, clause, sentence, provision or phrase of this ordinance. Ordinance No. 03-2550 13 1 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAINE, WASHINGTON on the day of June, 2003, and approved by the Mayor on the same day. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE: Shirley T rsteinson City Clerk RaLMNE, CITV Oi�TIPE DIbTRICT ANNE%ATION]OOJUnm•�II•n •rdln•m•Jun•J, ]OOJ.JIu.Jnr Ordinance No. 03-2550 CITY OF BLAINE, WASHINGTON Dieter Schugt, mayor�� ` APPROVED AS TO FORM: 142 Whatcom Fire District 13 Concurrence Resolution 15 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 RESOLUTION 2003-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 13 CONCURRING IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAINE ORDINANCE NO. 03-2550 INITIATING THE ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF BLAINE INTO WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.13 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blaine (the "City") pursuant to Chapter 52.04 RCW, passed Ordinance No. 03-2550 on June 23, 2003 that expressed the City's intent to join and annex into Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 (the "District") and found that the public interest would be served by the annexation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 52.04 RCW, the District Board of Fire Commissioners is authorized to concur in the annexation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1. Pursuant to RCW 52.04.061 the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 hereby concur in the City's intent to join and annex into Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13. Passed By The Board Of Fire Commissioners Of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 on the 14 day of August, 2003. Chairman William ommissioner J.W"Butch" Hinchey Commissi er Eddie Lathers ATTEST: David L.Crossen Fire Administrator The above resolution was adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 13 on August 14, 2003, at the Blaine Fire Station 9408 Odell Road, Blaine, WA. 98230 FARRE DISTRICTSOUDtl13R d.i-City.1 ElaineAnrwolion tloe _1. 16 SEPA Checklist Finding of Non -Significance 17 rI Let C Py 344 "H" STREET BLAINE, WA 98230-4109 Bus:360.332-8311 9 FAX:360.332-8330 E-MAIL: dtyhall@d.blaine.wa.us CITY OF BLAINE SEPA DETERMINATION #: SEP-7-03 City of Blaine Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Description of Proposal: The annexation of the City of Blaine into the Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 Proponent: City of Blaine 344 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 Location of Proposal: The City of Blaine Lead Agency: City of Blaine Determination: The lead agency has determined that this project proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030 (2) (c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the puN on request. Comment Period: There is no comment period for this DNS. Responsible Official:Terry Galvin Title: Director of Community Development, City of ai e Address: 344 H Street, Blaine, WA 98230 Phone: 360-332-831 1 a a,u : 360-332-8330 Email: tgalvin@ci.blaine.wa.us Signature: Date: July 31d, 2003 Appeals: There is no agency appeal. :1 CITY OF BLAINE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 344 H STREET • BLAINE, WA • 98230 PHONE: (360) 332-8311 • FAx: (360) 332-8330 www.ci.blaine.wa.us State Environmental Policy Act [SEPAL Environmental Checklist Washington Administrative Code 197-11-960 Purpose of checklist: Total Fees $ { Receipt # Ld FOR OFFICE USE ONLY JUL 0 ?9@1 STA'IVIPIN DATE` - The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for Applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental .-icies, including the City of Blaine, use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Please answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions pertain to governmental regulations such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have are having difficulties answering these questions, please contact the Department of Community Development at the City of Blaine for assistance. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. You may be asked to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (Part D). For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. You maybe asked to provide more information where answers appear incomplete. 19 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 1 of 12 & BACKGROUND lame of proposed project, if applicable: The annexation of the City of Blaine into the Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 13 2. Name of applicant: City of Blaine 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: City of Blaine 344 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 Gary Tomsic, City Manager 4. Date checklist prepared: July 3, 2003 5. Agency requesting checklist: CITY OF BLAINE F "roposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): It is intended to submit the proposal for a February or March, 2004 election timeframe. 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. IM 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. :n. 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Approval of the Washington State Boundary Review Board for Whatcom County W STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 2 of 12 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) This proposal is a Non -project Action The annexations must be approved by the voters of the City of Blaine and the Fire Protection District 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The proposal applies to the City of Blaine in its entirety. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (underline): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other Not Applicable b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? and note any prime farmland. Not Applicable c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Not Applicable d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. Not Applicable e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. Not Applicable f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Not Applicable 2_1 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 3 of 12 h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: Not Applicable fir a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. Not Applicable b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: Not Applicable 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinty of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. Not Applicable 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet of) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. Not Applicable 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Not Applicable 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Not Applicable 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. Not Applicable b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No. Not Applicable 22 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 4 of 12 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals: agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. Not Applicable c. Water Runoff (including storm water): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. Not Applicable 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: Not Applicable 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other _ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other shrubs grass pasture crop or grain _ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other _ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation Not Applicable b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Not Applicable c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Not Applicable d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Not Applicable 23 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 5 of 12 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: .................... mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: ........................ fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other:........... Not Applicable b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Not Applicable c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Not Applicable d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: Not Applicable 6. Energy and Natural Resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc.. Not Applicable b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: Not Applicable 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. District Fire Department will provide emergency services to the City of Blaine 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. Fire, Rescue, Medical, Hazardous Materials Response 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Fire Department Operation 24 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 6 of 12 b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Not Applicable 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Not Applicable 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: Not Applicable 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Not Applicable b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Not Applicable c. Describe any structures on the site. Not Applicable d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? Not Applicable e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Not Applicable f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Not Applicable g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Not Applicable h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. Not Applicable i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? Not Applicable j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? Not Applicable 25 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 7 of 12 k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: Not Applicable I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: Not Applicable 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not Applicable b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: Not Applicable 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Not Applicable b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: Not Applicable 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur?. Not Applicable b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? Not Applicable c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? Not Applicable d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: Not Applicable 26 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 8 of 12 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? Not Applicable b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: Not Applicable 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. Not Applicable c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Not Applicable 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. Not Applicable b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? Not Applicable c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? Not Applicable d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). Not Applicable e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable _ 27 _ STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 9 of 12 f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. Not Applicable g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: Not Applicable 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. Not Applicable b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Not Applicable 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. Not Applicable Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. Not Applicable - C. SIGNATURE - - - - -- -- - -� The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge on them to make its dec' io`n.�,Gy�� Signature: Date Submitted: 7o/, 9 -,-Z 0 03 I understand the lead agency is relying D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. -�n answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 28 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 10 of 12 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? No Impact 2. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: Not Applicable 3. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? Not Applicable 4. Proposed measures to protect conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: Not Applicable 5. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? Not Applicable 6. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: Not Applicable 7. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? Not Applicable 8. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: Not Applicable 9. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Not Applicable 10. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Not Applicable How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Not Applicable Ktl STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 11 of 12 12. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: Not Applicable 1 o. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. Not Applicable 30 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REV. 6/2/2003 Page 12 of 12 Whatcom Fire District 13 Boundary Description 31 City Boundary Description 32 Annexation for Fire Protection District #13 New legal for Fire District #13 shall read : "All of the territory covered by the Semiahmoo/Custer Township, being Townships 40 and 41 North, Range 1 East of WM and Townships 40 and 41 North, Range 1 West of WM; and including all of the incorporated City of Blaine". Elizabeth K. Olsen, Whatcom County Planning and Development Services SEP 0 2 2003 Northwest Regional Council 33 1-- R. 3- W. R. /-W. R. I-E. 34 3S I � 1 ! 1 j POINT iPOBER - I- - • --- - - • - l fly —Approx. 13 Miles 33 3a 35 i 36 � I l S � dHMO0 I I /0 // /Z *KEY MAP WIYATCOM CO. FIRE PROTECT/ON DIS 77EEfM9fl7 1,1363 -- WASHINGT7N SURVEY/NO A RAT/NO BUREAU ®AREAS EXCLUDED FROM F. P. D'S. I , , / RAYON HARE g' s 0 t - - \STW . - F A D. - /7 /6 TWP. 'S F � D. 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CONCRETE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.11 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Concrete School District EDUCATIONAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LEVIES The Board of Directors of Concrete School District No. 11 adopted Resolution No. 805 concerning a proposition for partial financing of the District's educational programs. This proposition would authorize the levy of the following excess taxes for the District's General Fund upon all taxable property in the District, to address the educational needs of students, to replace the expiring levy, to pay a portion YES of the District's operation and maintenance expenses: Approximate Levy Collection Rate per $1000 Levy NO Year Assessed Valuation Amount 2005 $2.8116 $937,131 2006 $2.9368 $988,647 2007 $2.9210 $993,138 as specified in Resolution No. 805. Should this proposition be approved? BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 501 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Bellingham School District No. 501 REPLACEMENT LEVY FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors passed Resolution #9-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to meet the educational YES 4 needs of students in the District by supporting the District's maintenance and operations expenses: Approximate NO 4 Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value" Amount 2005 $2.58 $16,250,000 2006 $2.63 $17,250,000 2007 $2.69 $18,000,000 2008 $2.75 $18,750,000 Should this proposition be approved? The foregoing levy rates shall be adjusted as provided in Section 1 of this Resolution. Special Election - Proposition No. 2 Submitted by Bellingham School District No: 501 CAPITAL LEVY FOR TECHNOLOGY The Board of Directors passed Resolution #10-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes acquiring educational technology, YES equipment and training, including classroom computers to support instruction; and authorizes the following excess levies for such purposes on all NO 4 taxable property within the District: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $0.24 $1,500,000 2006 $0.23 $1,500,000 2007 $0.23 $1,500,000 2008 $0.22 $1,500,000 all as provided in District Resolution No. 10-03. Should this proposition be approved? BLAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.503 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Blaine School District No. 503 EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY The Board of Directors of Blaine School District passed Resolution #3-03/04 concerning this proposition. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the YES District, to maintain current educational program funding and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations, as NO 4 specified in Resolution #3-03/04: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $1.78 $3,525,637 2006 $1.81 $3,948,713 2007 $1.85 $4,175,500 2008 $1.87 $4,385,025 Should this proposition be approved? LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Lynden School SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 approved Resolution #11-03 concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy YES 4 the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding NO levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $2.84 $3,137,098 2006 $2.91 $3,215,525 Should this proposition be approved? LOCAL ELECTIONS WILL APPEAR ONLY IN THE AREA ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THEM. MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution #12-03 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Ratel$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value AmQWnt 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES NO 4 NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.506 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Nooksack Valley School District SCHOOL SUPPORT REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors of Nooksack Valley School District No. 506 approved Resolution No. 1 concerning a proposition for a replacement levy for education. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Estimated Collection Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.65 $2,050,000 2006 $3.71 $2,100,000 2007 $3.75 $2,150,000 2008 $3.69 $2,300,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES NO MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Mt. Baker School District No. 507 MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507 adopted Resolution No. 03/04-7, concerning this proposition to finance maintenance and operation expenses. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, for support of the District's General Fund to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Estimated Rate Collection per $1000 Levy Years of Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.356 $2,940,650 2006 $3.356 $3,028,870 2007 $3.356 $3,119,736 2008 $3.323 $3,213,328 Should this oroposition be approved? YES -� NO SAMPLE SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT Whatcom County State of Washington February 3, 2004 TO VOTE, FOLLOW THE EASY STEPS OUTLINED HERE. 1. Using both hands, insert your ballot card in the slot. Insert your ballot card as far as it will go, positioning the two holes over the red pins on the voting device. Turn to the first ballot page. 2. Using the voting stylus, record your vote by punching the hole indicated by the arrow for the candidate or measure of your choice. Continue turning the ballot pages and vote your selection of candidates or measures. Be certain that you vote all ballot pages. 3. Lift your ballot from the red pins and remove it from the voting device. Compiled by Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor