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Home My WebLink About2010 - Fire Protection District 16 Levy (Passed 73.5%) Primary August 17, 2010Film JwTrRICT 1(p tafvy 810114010 Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder 16 ft%%, j AMA^ Ballot Measure Submitted: TOW Date completed Initial i• (_ �0 Submitted by: Contact Phone #: Email Address: Check signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal; have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt & gives to original filer Routed to Elections Coordinator for Number Assignment ECt i V C_� t) inQ.0 I _ n 1' f D P D s't �-1 D I'n 6,0-r Routed to Pros Atty (county & districts only) Signed & Returned by Pros Atty (county & dist only) Routes Folder to Deputy Auditor xe_�' 1 �.4c, Reviewed by Auditor Copy sent to District Office after Ballot approval 6 " 16 ° 'Ile Publish Notice of Closing Registration (40 days prior to election) n. 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CD met m� m WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Primary Election held Tuesday, August 17, 2010, in Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to levy a regular property tax for the sum of 45 cents per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provision of emergency medical services. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Primary Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 17rd day of August 2010 and the results are as follows: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 16 Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposilion No. 1 Emergency Medical Services Regular Property Tax Levy Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the sum of 45 cerrls per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year far six consecufsve years beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provision of all Emergency Medical 5oces, as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection Dislrici 916 Resolution 01- 10? YES 4$11111 08 NO 4W y Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 599 40% Minimum Turnout Required 240 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: YES — 334 73.57% NO — 120 26.43% LEVY PASSED 73.57% The canvass has been completed this 1st day of September 2010, WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom Cour Auditor zl?•v✓ ounty Legislativ uthority s County Deputy Pr ting Att rney Page 2 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor �GOM Co 3rP `yam �9ShING�0 MEMO TO: Royce Buckingham, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor DATE: June 1, 2010 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Explanatory Statement for Fire Protection District No. 16, Proposition No. 1 Please write up to a 100 word explanatory statement for Fire Protection District No. 16, Proposition No. 1, for inclusion in the Primary Election Local Voters' Pamphlet. Attached for your information is a copy of the letter regarding approval of the ballot title to Candy Roberts, Secretary of the District and a copy of Whatcom County Fire District No. 16 Resolution #01-10. If you have any questions, please let me know. Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 fl 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ONApril 6, 2010 April 6, 2010 Candy Roberts, Secretary Fire Protection District No. 16 P.O. Box 37 Acme, WA 98220 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 RE: Ballot Title: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition No. 1 Emergency Medical Services Regular Property Tax Levy Dear Ms. Roberts: The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition No. 1 Emergency Medical Services Regular Property Tax Levy Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the sum of 45 cents per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provision of all Emergency Medical Services, as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 Resolution 01-10? Yes W The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided as RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor cc: Gary Knaus, Chair WCFPD #16 Licensing Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co whatcom wa us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext50065 TTY 360-738-4555 RECEIVED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 RESOLUTION #01-10 March 29, 2010 MAR �IZ010 SHIRLEY FpRSLOf' WHATCOM COUNTY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.16, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON AUGUST 17, 2010, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX, IN THE SUM OF -I'Y CENTS PER $1,000.00 ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2010 TO BEGIN COLLECTION IN 2011 FOR THE PROVISION OF ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.16 RESOLUTION NO O1-10 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW 84.52.069. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the district that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that the emergency medical services enumerated in this resolution are provided by the District. Such services ill necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations and equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16, Whatcom County Washington, as follows: Section 1. That the District shall provide emergency medical care or emergency medical services, including related personnel cost, training for such personnel, and related equipment, supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical services. Section 2. In order to produce revenue adequate to continue to pay the cost of the providing of life protection services as described in SECTION 1 of this resolution and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the district shall levy in 2010 and collection in 2011, a . general tax on taxable property within the District, maintenance and operation costs in the amount of cents per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at an election to be held on August 17, 2010, the question of whether or not such levy for maintenance and operations shall be made. ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection Dis t,,No. 16 on this,�9'' day of March, 2010. By Chaivfian GaN Knaus For V. C.F. P.D. #16 By Commissioner Henry M*ng For W.C.f:P.D. #16 By mmissio rian utzen For W.C.F.P.D. #16 ATTEST: By Candy oberts, Secretary to the Board PROPOSITION WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 PROPOSITION # EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 be authorized to Levy a regular property tax for f the sum of jTcents Per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years Beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provision of all k Emergency Medical Services as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 Resolution 01-10 YES NO RECEIVED MAR 3 1 20 iD SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR PROPOSITION WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 16 PROPOSITION # EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 be authorized to Levy a regular property tax for the continuation of the sum of jTcents Per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years Beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provisions of all Emergency Medical Services as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 Resolution 01-10 YES NO RECEIVED MAR 3 1 lulu SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR RECEIVED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 RESOLUTION #01-10 March 29, 2010 MAR 3 1 2b)C. WhATC�M CSHIRLEQ FORSLOF ��'r ,4UDITOR A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.16, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON AUGUST 17, 2010, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX, IN THE SUM OF VY CENTS PER $1,000.00 ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2010 TO BEGIN COLLECTION IN 2011 FOR THE PROVISION OF ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.16 RESOLUTION NO 01-10 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW 84.52.069. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the district that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that the emergency medical services enumerated in this resolution are provided by the District. Such services ill necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations and equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16, Whatcom County Washington, as follows: Section 1. That the District shall provide emergency medical care or emergency medical services, including related personnel cost, training for such personnel, and related equipment, supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical services. Section 2. In order to produce revenue adequate to continue to pay the cost of the providing of life protection services as described in SECTION 1 of this resolution and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the district shall levy in 2010 and collection in 2011, a general tax on taxable property within the District, maintenance and operation costs in the amount of �S- cents per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at an election to be held on August 17, 2010, the question of whether or not such levy for maintenance and operations shall be made. ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection Dis J No. 16 on this 9`h day of March, 2010. iA.f/f -mow is By Chai an Gafy Knaus For WC.F. P.D. #16 By Comm4ssioner Henry For W.C.F:P.D. #16 By 4mmissia rian Uutzen For W.C.F.P.D. #16 ATTEST: By Candy oberts, Secretary to the Board RECEIVED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 RESOLUTION #01-10 March 29, 2010 MAR �I2010 WHA coSHIRLEY FoRSLoF oiJWYAUDITQR A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.16, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON AUGUST 17, 2010, OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX, IN THE SUM OF V.5— CENTS PER $1,000.00 ASSESSED VALUATION EACH YEAR FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2010 TO BEGIN COLLECTION IN 2011 FOR THE PROVISION OF ALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO.16 RESOLUTION NO 01-10 AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RCW 84.52.069. WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Commissioners of the district that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the District that the emergency medical services enumerated in this resolution are provided by the District. Such services ill necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations and equipment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16, Whatcom County Washington, as follows: Section 1. That the District shall provide emergency medical care or emergency medical services, including related personnel cost, training for such personnel, and related equipment, supplies, vehicles and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical services. Section 2. In order to produce revenue adequate to continue to pay the cost of the providing of life protection services as described in SECTION 1 of this resolution and to maintain reserve funds sufficient to assure the continuation of such services, the district shall levy in 2010 and collection in 2011, a general tax on taxable property within the District, maintenance and operation costs in the amount of cents per $1,000 dollars of assessed valuation. Section 3. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at an election to be held on August 17, 2010, the question of whether or not such levy for maintenance and operations shall be made. ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection Dis %No. 16 on thi�9S h day of March, 2010. By Chai an GaN Knaus For WC.F. P.D. #16 By' CommAssioner Henry For W.C.F:P.D. #16 d -~ By rnmissio rian utzen For W.C.F.P.D. #16 ATTEST: A�J4di.Z.�o By Candy oberts, Secretary to the Board WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallen David A. Graham Eric J. Riche% James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffre% D. Saii%er Anna Gigliotli Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kfle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: April 5, 2010 To: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 CO)gt62398-1310 GEIVED RE: Fire District 16 Levy Ballot Title Dear Shirley, APR 5 - Zola SHIRLEY FaRSLOF WNATCOM COUNTYAUDITOR Below is the approved language of the above ballot title. CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne.M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberl.N Thulin Hilan A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the sum of 45 cents per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provision of all Emergency Medical Services, as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 Resolution 01-10? cl� Sincerely, J Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS cc: WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac D. Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D. Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: April 5, 2010 To: Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 RE: Fire District 16 Levy Ballot Title Dear Shirley, Below is the approved language of the above ballot title. CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Shall Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 be authorized to levy a regular property tax for the sum of 45 cents per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011, for the provision of all Emergency Medical Services, as provided in Whatcom County Fire Protection District #16 Resolution 01-10. Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS cc WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Mac 1). Setter ASST. CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY Warren J. Page CRIMINAL, DEPUTIES Craig D. Chambers Elizabeth L. Gallery David A. Graham Eric J. Richey James T. Hulbert Ann L. Stodola Jeffrey D. Sawyer Anna Gigliotti Shannon Connor Christopher D_ Quinn David E. Freeman Kari Hathorn KN le Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: June 9, 2010 To: Shirley Forslof RE: Fire District 16 Proposition 1 Dear Shirley, Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, lVashington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNT jt!D 1 :IVED JUN 1 p Z010 SHIRLEY FOR8LOF 1WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Below is the approved "explanatory statement" language of the above proposition. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathv walker The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 (Acme=Van Zandt-Wickersham) has passed a resolution requesting a levy of a regular property tax in the sum of ($0.45) per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years, beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011. The District provides emergency medical services (EMS), including personnel costs, training, equipment, supplies, vehicles, and structures needed for provision of such services. This levy would provide EMS funds necessary for maintenance, operations, and equipment. Sincere] c nngham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor cc Proposed EXPLANATORY STATEMENT Re: Proposition 1, 2010 The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 (Acme -Van Zandt-Wickersham) has passed a resolution requesting a levy of a regular property tax in the sum of ($0.45) per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years, beginning in 2010, to begin collection in 2011. The District provides emergency medical services (EMS), including personnel costs, training, equipment, supplies, vehicles, and structures needed for provision of such services. This levy would provide EMS funds necessary for maintenance, operations, and equipment. Whatcom County Auditor's Office SHIRLEY FORSLOF Whatcom County Courthouse County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Chief Deputy (360)676-6740 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wams Internet: www.whatcomcountv.usiauditor December 14, 2009 VALIDATION FIGURES FOR WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD IN 2010 The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each fire district in the last General Election held on November 3, 2009. Minimum Fire Number of Persons 40% District Voting Last General Turnout No. 1 2,288 916 No. 4 3,485 1,394 No. 5 323 130 No. 7 3,550 1,420 No. 8 1,729 692 No. 11 571 229 No. 14 1,582 633 No. 16 599 240 No. 17 583 234 No. 18 520 208 No. 19 135 54 No. 21 9,555 3,822 SWFA 4,853 1,942 2010 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330) 2010 Possible Election Dates February 9, 2010 April 27, 2010 *May 18, 2010 August 17, 2010 November 2, 2010 45-day cutoff for resolutions December 23, 2009 March 12, 2010 April 2, 2010 84-day cutoff for resolutions May 25, 2010 August 10, 2010 *The May 18, 2010 election is for tax levies that failed previously in that calendar year and new bond issues. Shirley Forslo , Whatcom County Auditor l Validations\FIRE\Fire 2010.DOC Licensing/Recording Elections Administration/Internal Audit TTY FAX 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 (4/5/2010) Shirley Forslof - Re: Date Ballot Title Filed, wording proceeding ballot title Page 1 From: Royce Buckingham To: Shirley Forslof Date: 4/5/2010 3:55 PM Subject: Re: Date Ballot Title Filed, wording proceeding ballot title The date of the filing is the date that you officially receive the wording. If it is your policy to receive things via e-mail, it is the e-mail date. If it is your policy to receive only signed hard copy, then that is the date. The official one in this case is the signed copy. rsb >>> Shirley Forslof 4/5/2010 3:20 PM >>> Royce, Date of Filing of Ballot Title with the Auditor Is the date that I receive the email from you approving the ballot title, the date of filing of the ballot title? or Is the date that I receive the approval of the ballot title on letterhead with your signature, the date of filing of the ballot title? The District submitted the following language to proceed the ballot title and you verbally approved the above language providing that it was a regular property tax levy. Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition Emergency Medical Services Regular Property Tax Levy The justification for using the wording Emergency Medical Services Regular Property Tax Levy proceeding the ballot title is as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 resolution provides that .......an election to be held within the district on August 17, 2010 for a proposition authorizing the levy of a regular property tax, in the sum of 45 cents per $1,000.00 assessed valuation each year for six consecutive years beginning in 2010 to begin collection in 2011 for the provision of all emergency medical services as provided in Whatcom County Fire District No. 16 Resolution No 01-10 and the laws of the State of Washington RCW 84.52.069 RCW 84.52.069 Emergency medical care and service levies (2) A taxing district may impose additional regular property tax levies in an amount equal to fifty cents or less per thousand dollars of assessed value of property in the taxing district. Please let me know if you have any questions and the answer to my questions. Today I received both your approval of the ballot title by email and your signed copy so the question does not apply, but it might come up in the future. Thanks, Shirley Forslof �4l512010j '5hirley Forclof - Re: Date Ballot Title Filed, wording proceeding ballot title Page 2 Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforsbf@co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. Whatcom County Auditor's Office 3{ 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 0 $f11N6S Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738.4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us whatcomma.us/auditor 4/1/2010 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: The Office of the Whatcom County Auditor: ELECTIONS SUBJ: Ballot Titles Please look over this Ballot Title for Fire District #16 Levy. Please sign -off and return to the Election Department after review. Thank You. W"5C2_� Celeste 50063 r� ,61 I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse coG� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 rP�GOM" Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 e 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360.738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor&o.whatcom.wams www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received:' (� I Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Received From: �� 1�0 bcr+s Name of Presenter j)L)h06cmA0(Wij Fin;-,-.,. c. --db Name of Organization Address Phone Email Ballot Issue Name: mcj-i - r_e� Aenua� Proper+11 -fx I_C�LA The Auditor's Office, Election Division, aQknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the Election. &&,a, "6) C)..-(- Deputy Auditor .b� may I I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06