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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 - Fire Protection District 16 Prop 2021-10 Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy - General Election November 02, 2021*********** Whatcom County Fire District #16 P.O. Box 37 2036 Valley Hwy. 9 Acme, WA 98220 Phone & Fax: 360-595-2161 Email: wcfd16@yahoo.com WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 RESOLUTION NO.06-21 WE, the Board of Commissioners for Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 16 would like to request that the county cancel our request to run Resolution 05-21 because the levy lid lift was passed in August. " �/// ), z ff indman, Commissioner 7 Elvin Kalsbeek, Commissioner Ryan Lenssen, Commissioner Attested To:X--fj-4 Candy Ro rts, Secretary Chief: H. Maleng, Assistant Chief: M. Cook Commissioners: R. Lenssen, E. Kalsbeek, J. Hindman Secretary: C. Roberts PROPOSITION N� A OZ. I � I � WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT�C! 16 AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District io16 adopted Resolution No. 05-21 concerning a proposition to authorize a regular property tax levy. This measure would authorize the District to levy $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation in 2021 (for collection in 2022) and would authorize an annual increase in the limit factor of up to 3.0% (but not to exceed the $1.50 rate) for each of the five succeeding years. The maximum allowable levy in 2026, collected in 2027, shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as �ovided by Chapter 84.55 RCW.S�s1d ,' S PYoPoS , -h vr, - (>-eproVe� YES 061 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT -PROPOSITION 2p�1— 10 Whatcom County Fire District 1z16 seeks voter approval to authorize a regular property tax levy of $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation in 2021 (for collection in 2022) and to authorize an annual increase in the limit factor of up to 3.0% (but not to exceed $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation) in each of the five subsequent years. This levy is the primary source of funding for fire and emergency medical services by District 16. Voter approval of PropositionXwill provide funding to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided. I y 2021-� o word cwe\�'. q5 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Ballot Measure Coversheet District Name: Whatcom County Fire District 16 District Address: 2036 Valley Hwy 9 Contact Person i Candys Roberts, Secretary Name & Title 360-595-2161 - wcfd16@yahoo.com Phone & email --- — Attorney Information Richard Davis, Attorney Name & Title 0-,5�7/-/79� Phone & email Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy Explanatory Statement prepared by your attorney, not to exceed loo words "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms Completed Ballot Measure Coversheet Complete if anything is missing — I understand that the deadline to submit the missing information is 8-3-2021 The Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all required documents have been submitted. 41-. 77- Presenter's.An agt ure Contact Person z Henry Maleng, Jr., Chief Name & Title 360-595-2161 - wcfd16@yahoo.com Phone & email Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? Q Yes 0 No �es Received BWail JUL 2 2 2021- Iftatcom County Elections This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: bttp5-.LLyA-w.whatcomcouoty.us13593LDistrict-Resourc-e-s.. Deputy Auditor's Signature *********** *********** *********** *********** Whatcom County Fire District #16 P.O. Box 37 2036 Valley Hwy. 9 Acme, WA 98220 Phone & Fax: 360-595-2161 Email: wcfd16@yahoo.com Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA. 98225.4038 Diana, Enclosed find resolution no. 05-21. 1 am submitting it in case our levy (04-21) does not pass on August 3, 2021. if it does not pass, we want to have in on the November ballot. If the levy does pass on the 3`d' I will submit a resolution cancelling resolution 5-21. Any question, please give me a call. Thanks, Candy Roberts, Secretary Received By Mali JUL 2 6 2021 Whatcom County Elections Chief: H. Maleng, Assistant Chief: M. Cook Commissioners: R. Lenssen, E. Kalsbeek, J. Hindman Secretary: C. Roberts RECEIVED WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 JUL 2 6 2021 RESOLUTION NO.05-21 DIANA BRADRICK WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 16 (the "District"), providing for the submission to the voters of the District in the general election to be held therein on November 2, 2021, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.20 per $1,000.00 for Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services. This proposition would authorize the District to impose a regular property tax levy of $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation for 2021 and thereafter and to provide for a limit factor pursuant to RCW 84.55.050 and subject to any otherwise applicable statutory dollar rate limitations, all as more particularly set forth herein. 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 fire and emergency services enumerated in this resolution be provided by the District. Such services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations and equipment: WHEREAS, the District has determined it will not be able to maintain its present service levels to its citizens without the approval of a six -year levy lid lift. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the accelerated demands for, and increasing costs of, providing services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for improved capital facilities, additional staffing, apparatus maintenance and operations in excess of those which can be provided by the District's regular tax revenue levied at the 2019 rate of approximately $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assess valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101% limitation; WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that the continued application of the one percent (1%) limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 will not be sufficient to provide for the expected cost increases required to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided by the District: WHEREAS, The funds generated by this levy will not supplant existing funds used for the delivery of fire and emergency services in the Whatcom County Fire District #16 community; WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interest of the District that the maximum allowable levy in the sixth year of the levy authorized by this Resolution serves as the levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, as follows: SECTION 1. That the District shall provide fire and emergency services, including related personnel costs, training for such personnel and related equipment, supplies, vehicles, and structures needed for the provision of fire and emergency services. SECTION 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the cost of maintaining and providing the services described in Section 1 and to assure the continuation and improvement of such services, the District shall, in accordance with RCW 84.55.050, remove the limitation on regular property taxes imposed by RCW 84.55010 and levy beginning in 2021 and collect beginning in 2022, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140 general tax on table property within the District at a rate of $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation. SECTION 3. The District has determined that a limit factor of three percent (3.0%) shall be used to determine the actual levy rate, subject to the maximum statutory rate of $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation in 2022-2026. The funds raised under this levy shall not supplant existing funds used for the purpose described in Section 1. SECTION 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection at an election held on November 2, 2021 the question of whether or not such levy for maintenance and operations shall be made. SECTION 5. The dollar amount levied in 2026 for collection on 2027 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. SECTION 6. The District's attorney is authorized to make such minor adjustments to the wording of such proposition as deemed appropriate or as may be recommended by the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney's Office or Whatcom County Auditor and its Supervision of Elections, as long as the intent of the proposition remains clear and as approved by the Board of Commissioners. SECTION 7. Pursuant to RCW 84.52.069 and 29A.36.210, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is requested to prepare the concise description of the aforesaid proposition for the ballot title in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 AUTHORIZING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 16 adopted Resolution No. 05-21 concerning a proposition to authorize a regular property tax levy. This measure would authorize the District to levy $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation in 2021 (for collection in 2022) and would authorize an annual increase in the limit factor of up to 3.0% (but not to exceed the $1.50 rate) for each of the five succeeding years. The maximum allowable levy in 2026, collected in 2027, shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by Chapter 84.55 RCW. YES ................. NO.................. SECTION 8. The Secretary of the District is directed (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of the Resolution No. 05-21 showing its adoption by the board by July 8, 2021; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the District at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such tax levy shall be made. SECTION 9. The Fire Chief of the District is authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation. SECTION 10. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures hereon. SECTION 11. If any provision of this resolution is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then such provision shall be null and void and shall be severable from the remaining provisions of this resolution, and shall in no way affect the validity of the other provisions of this resolution. ADOPTED by the Board of Fire Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire District No. 16, at a regularly scheduled open public meeting thereof this 8t" day of July, 2021, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT NO. 16 Ryan Lenssen, Commissioner Elvin Kalsbeek, Commissioner 1�1eff 4indman, Commissioner ATTEST: Candy 11815erts, District Secretary CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of Whatcom County Fire District No. 16, (the "District"), hereby certify as follows: 1. The attached copy of Resolution No. 05-21(The "Resolution") is full, true, and Correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the District (the "Board") held on July 8, 2021, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the District and the Resolution is now in full force and effect. 2. A quorum of the members of the Board was present throughout the meeting and a majority of those members present voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of July, 2021. �J Candy Roberts, District Secretary 5 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT — PROPOSITION NO. 1 Whatcom County Fire District No. 16 seeks voter approval to authorize a regular property tax levy of $1.20 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation in 2021 (for collection in 2022) and to authorize an annual increase in the limit factor of up to 3.0% (but not to exceed $1.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation) in each of the five subsequent years. This levy is the primary source of funding for fire and emergency medical services by District 16. Voter approval of Proposition 1 will provide funding to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided.