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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 - Fire Protection District 18 Restoring Property Tax Levy - General Election November 04, 2014Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: t LAP �A 0 mal on Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax. - Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed and Date: Name of Sender: lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections102_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot MeasuresTRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Annended03106/13 �poM CO` rP �„ Official Canvass of the General and Special Election for Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18 ? Whatcom County, Washington ��►lILN Held Tuesday, November 4, 2014 State of Washington County of Whatcom The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General and Special Election held November 4, 2014, within the boundaries of Fire Protection District 18, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned the restoration of its regular property tax levy of $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value to maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical service and replace the funds lost due to the expiring EMS levy. Requirements for Passage as Supplied by Fire Protection District 18: Needs Simple Majority (`Yes' vote of 50% + 1) The proposition received 76.74% and therefore, Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 25t" day of November, 2014 WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Buc = Deputy Prosecuting Attorney nan, County Council Chair Actual Results: Approved - 429 76.74% Rejected - 130 23.26% Total Votes - 559 a Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor November 25, 2014 PK OM CO J `LQSHING�0 Chief Clarence (Scott) Crowe Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18 431 Cain Lake Rd. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Dear Scott: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed please find a copy of the certification of the November 4, 2014, General Election pertaining to Fire Protection District 18. For the Official Election Results and for the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call at 715-7474. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360)738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT �GOM CO ZP�� �yA �48HfNG Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18, Proposition No. 2014-1, Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection & Emergency Medical Services, election results from the November 4, 2014 General and Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: �k&-I- LAJ_ IZ x a 1 A/A/ Name U (0 6 TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name Date fl .Z �—/G Date S:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\05_Post Election\02_CertificationReporting\FRM Results Receipt -Assess & Treas.doc Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa,us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor E-mailed to: Chief Clarence (Scott) Crowe July 31, 2014 Chief Clarence (Scott) Crowe Fire Protection District 18 431 Cain Lake Rd. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Chief Crowe: RC,OM CO G� r 4 _ pSHlH�TG Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 4, 2014, General Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18 Proposition No. 2014-1 Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection & Emergency Medical Services All other language will remain the same as submitted. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, -I L� j Adelstein County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 2:43 PM To: Iwcfdl8crowe@wavecable.com' Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure for the Nov 4 General Election Attachments: FD 18 Prop 1 Nov 4 Gen E_20140731143809.pdf Dear Scott, Please see the attached letter from Debbie Adelstein, Auditor, regarding the proposed ballot measure for the General Election ballot. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy M..Moore Office Coordir-nator VZiatcom County .Aud.,tors Office gII y'rand.Ave., Suite log Belingliam, tiV.A 98225 (g6o% 676-6740, ext. 0'�ounci.fey%5oo71 WHATCOM COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE Keith M. Willnauer Assessor Date: July 28, 2014 County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Fax: (360) 738-2472 RECEIVED JUL 3 1 2014 WHAT om CODUNTY AUDIT OR To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assistant Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18 Proposition No. 2014-1 Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and EMS I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Fire District 18 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. One item to note, however, is the mention of an expiring EMS Levy. The final tax collection year for the current Fire District 18 EMS Levy is 2015. If Proposition No 2014-1 is approved in 2014, the first tax collection year would also be 2015. WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the General and Special Election held Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18, 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 continuation of $.28 per $1,000 assessed valuation for six years beginning in 2009 to begin collection in 2010. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASH INGTON ) ) 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 General and Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 3rd day of November 2009 and the results are as follows: WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT No. is PROPOSITION NO.1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY Shall Whalcom County Fire Prdection District No. 18 be authorized 10levy a regular properly lax for the continuation of the sum of S.28 cents Per $1,000 dollars assessed valuation each yea for six consecutive yeas beginning in 2009, to bon cot lechon in 2010. for the provision of all Emergency Medical Services as Provided in Malcom County Fie Protection District No. 18 Resolution No. 7- 09.1 E Z10I0 Z0iI Z6iZ ZoI� Z-a 1 Z�ls YES 4= y NO 4= wd Y C Ali . C) IIITY Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General ,Election: 919 40% Minimum Turnout Required 368 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: YES — 385 78.25% NO — 107 21.75% LEVY PASSED 78.25% Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �irk,Ka�oa Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360)738-4556 Email: d(ecUons@_co.whatoom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: From Date: Re: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor July 24, 2014 Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18 Proposition No. 2014-1 Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We anticipate that the criteria for passage is a simple majority. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments at your earliest convenience. Thank You. I:\Nancy\2014\LOCAL VOTERS PAMPHLET\GENERAL 11-4-14\FD 18-Ballot Measure, Text, Committees\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter.doc iECoFIVEZ OM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 J U L 17 2014 RESOLUTION 2014-03 uttitiltAlgO OLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LEVY a"rfIMALUTIONO 'F�TlHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.00 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. Background: 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 medical services be provided by the District. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it will not seek renewal of its existing EMS Levy and will need to replace those revenues through it is regular property tax levy. 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 current rate of approximately $.66 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101 % limitation. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interest of the District that the maximum allowable levy authorized by this Resolution serve as the levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to replace the EMS levy funds, support its volunteer program and maintain and increase the level of fire protection, prevention, emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to acquire and improve station and other capital facilities and to retain properly trained personnel equipped with proper fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of 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 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. The District has previously levied at the $1.00 per $1,000.00 rate. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. -1- Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state primary election to be held on the same date the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $1.00 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Board of Commissioners Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy For Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. The Board of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 adopted Resolution No. 2014-03 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund the District's operations. This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2014 and collected in 2015. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical service levels and replace the funds lost due to the expiring EMS levy. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rejected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington, at a special open public meeting of such Board on the [��ly of u) w 2014, the following Commissioners being present and voting: Secretary v� Commissioner Q� Conunissioner Commissioner -2- Whatcom County P��°M co` Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office A County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 � Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: fit.-1 Received From: ai/ CQ0(-O-Voe, Name of Presenter and Title + ,j 4-- r" Name of Organization 1 h La ko S?JVC) tool (ge Address n 300 - E5�5 Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: Ro4At� �IAtj ' i �Z -(- � (not resolution number) J The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 1� Vl PJIr ' Election. Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Vo s' amphlet. 1711 Presenter's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 WHATCOM COUNTY 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 Karl Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Date: July 29, 2014 To: Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES [?ECEIVED Karen L. Frakes ckinghRoyce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas JUL3 4 2014 Dionne M. Clasen ❑��af A❑ APPELLATE DEPUTIES WH4T^QM �.,� � T�lilll Kimberly Thulin V VN7-y AVDrr0j? Hilary A. Thomas f V ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker RE: Fire District 18 Levy Ballot Title — Prop 2014-1 Dear Debbie, The attached ballot title is approved as submitted by District 18's attorney. No changes. Sincerely, R y rlgham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County .OK CO Auditor's Office 'A Whatcom County Courthouse ,� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a ° 9sa,�az Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, County Audit . kaee�-,—, Date: July 24, 2014 Re: Whatcom County Fire Protection District 18 Proposition No. 2014-1 Restoring Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division D/�VID McEACHRAN secuFlng Attorney JUL 2 5 2014 W, ewom County Bellingham, WA, Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You, I:\Nancy\2014\LOCAL VOTERS PAMPHLET\GENERAL 11-4-14\FD 18-Ballot Measure, Text, Committees\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County '4G0M co?o Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office �� ~� County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 .r Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt�� Date Received: Received From: CQ rode Name of Presenter and Title pyo-kc� I -D 1C13+14j Name of Organization Ca h La sej, vo too (� � Address 36Dr M5 �0�3� wC-SCi-��Je�uJo� Ca�[��:c3 � Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: (not resolution number) The Auditor's Office, Election Divi sion, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the vl Election. I Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the Local Vo s' amphlet. 7 1/ y Presenter's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 WH [T 1OM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 J U L 17 Z014 RESOLUTION 2014-03 UWMAIAO OLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LEVY `FQTf I���UTIONiOF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE-' PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.00 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. Background: 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 medical services be provided by the District. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it will not seek renewal of its existing EMS Levy and will need to replace those revenues through it is regular property tax levy. 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 current rate of approximately $.66 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101 % limitation. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interest of the District that the maximum allowable levy authorized by this Resolution serve as the levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to replace the EMS levy funds, support its volunteer program and maintain and increase the level of fire protection, prevention, emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to acquire and improve station and other capital facilities and to retain properly trained personnel equipped with proper fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of 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 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. The District has previously levied at the $1.00 per $1,000.00 rate. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. -1- Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state primary election to be held on the same date the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $1.00 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Board of Commissioners Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy For Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. The Board of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 adopted Resolution No. 2014-03 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund the District's operations. This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2014 and collected in 2015. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical service levels and replace the funds lost due to the expiring EMS levy. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rejected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington, at a special open public meeting of such Board on the �2ay of l �_ 2014, the following Commissioners being present and voting: Secretary Commissioner / Commissioner Commissioner -2- Election Date: November 4, 2014 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Contact Name: Chief Clarence S Crowe Daytime Contact Phone Number: 360-815-7483 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROPOSITION NO. 18 BALLOT ISSUE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT This proposition will authorize the District to restore its regular real property tax levy rate (which is currently approximately $.66 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) to a levy rate of $1.00 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This measure will replace the funds the District has previously received from its expiring EMS levy. Approval of this measure will prevent a reduction in services and will allow the District to maintain and improve the level of fire protection and emergency medical services. I.f the levy is approved, the District would assess the new rate in 20.14 for collection in 2015. Prepared by: Brian K. Snure Attorney for District 612 S. 227 h St. Des Moines, WA 98198-6836 (206) 824-5630 Nancy Moore From: Chief C. S. Crowe <wcfdl8crowe@wavecable.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 3:47 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: D-18 RESOLUTION Attachments: WM18F5_29_14ExplanatoryStatementLidLift.doc; WM18R5_29_ 14SingleYearPermanentLidLiftPrimary.docx Haver a great day. Scott Crowe 1 Chief, Whatcom County F D #18 360-595-0130 (Office) 360-595-0130 (Fax) 360-815-7483 (Cell) u H r.i WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 RESOLUTION 2014-03 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LEVY A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.00 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. Background: 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 medical services be provided by the District. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it will not seek renewal of its existing EMS Levy and will need to replace those revenues through it is regular property tax levy. 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 current rate of approximately $.66 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101 % limitation. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interest of the District that the maximum allowable levy authorized by this Resolution serve as the levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to replace the EMS levy funds, support its volunteer program and maintain and increase the level of fire protection, prevention, emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the District; it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to acquire and improve station and other capital facilities and to retain properly trained personnel equipped with proper fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of 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 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. The District has previously levied at the $1.00 per $1,000.00 rate. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. -1- Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state primary election to be held on the same date the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $1.00 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Board of Commissioners Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy For Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. The Board of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 adopted Resolution No. 2014-03 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund the District's operations. This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2014 and collected in 2015. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical service levels and replace the funds lost due to the expiring EMS levy. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rejected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington, on the day of 2014, voting: Secretary at a special open public meeting of such Board the following Commissioners being present and Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner -2- Election Date: November 4, 2014 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Contact Name: Chief Clarence S Crowe Daytime Contact Phone Number: 360-815-7483 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROPOSITION NO. 18 BALLOT ISSUE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT This proposition will authorize the District to restore its regular real property tax levy rate (which is currently approximately $.66 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) to a levy rate of $1.00 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This measure will replace the funds the District has previously received from its expiring EMS levy. Approval of this measure will prevent a reduction in services and will allow the District to maintain and improve the level of fire protection and emergency medical services. If the levy is approved, the District would assess the new rate in 2014 for collection in 2015. Prepared by: Brian K. Snure Attorney for District 612 S. 227t' St. Des Moines, WA 98198-6836 (206) 824-5630 Whatcom County a�GQ-�Q` Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Ballot Measure Receipt �( Date Received: j V-t Received From: ay C L0",xl Name of Presenter and Title 01 D 1 s4f �A Name of Organization C, La kc 'vG aDI [e Address 360r5 013D C Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: (not resolution number) w, I7i six i J � The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the_V1 _ Election. 31 Primary or General Elections ONLY- Local Voters' Pamphlet: If the ballot measure will be on the Primary or General Election ballot, Presenter acknowledges receipt of the memo packet regarding ballot measure explanatory statements, appointment of pro and con committees, committee forms, and committee statement requirements for inclusion in the ocal Vo s' amphlet. 711711 y Presenter's Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 iE WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 JUL 17 2014 RESOLUTION 2014-03 UtkW1LA WAWWLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF LEVY ■�r ownrr( R I �`S�i�iITTON OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, OF AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED $1.00 PER $1,000.00 OF TRUE AND ASSESSED VALUATION SUBJECT TO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTORY LIMITATIONS. Background: 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 medical services be provided by the District. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it will not seek renewal of its existing EMS Levy and will need to replace those revenues through it is regular property tax levy. 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 current rate of approximately $.66 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District as limited by the 101 % limitation. WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interest of the District that the maximum allowable levy authorized by this Resolution serve as the levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. Resolution: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington as follows: Section 1. In order to replace the EMS levy funds, support its volunteer program and maintain and increase the level of fire protection, prevention, emergency medical services and the protection of life and property in the District, it is necessary for the District to operate and maintain emergency fire and medical service vehicles, to acquire and improve station and other capital facilities and to retain properly trained personnel equipped with proper fire fighting and emergency medical equipment. Section 2. In order to provide the revenue adequate to pay the costs of 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 84.55.010, and levy beginning in 2014 and collect beginning in 2015, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140, a general tax on taxable property within the District at a rate of $1.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation subject to otherwise applicable statutory limits. The District has previously levied at the $1.00 per $1,000.00 rate. Section 3. The amount levied in 2014 shall serve as the District's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. -1- Section 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection, at a special election on November 4, 2014, in conjunction with the state primary election to be held on the same date the question of whether or not the regular property tax levy of the District should be established at $1.00 per $1,000.00 of true and assessed valuation, subject to otherwise applicable statutory limitations. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the auditor of Whatcom County, as ex-officio Supervisor of Elections, to call such election, and to submit the following proposition at such election, in the form of a ballot title substantially as follows: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Board of Commissioners Proposition Restoring Property Tax Levy For Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services. The Board of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 adopted Resolution No. 2014-03 concerning a proposition to maintain and adequately fund the District's operations. This proposition authorizes the District to restore its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value to be assessed in 2014 and collected in 2015. The funds will maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical service levels and replace the funds lost due to the expiring EMS levy. The maximum allowable levy in 2014 shall serve as the base for subsequent levy limitations as provided by chapter 84.55 RCW. Should this proposition be: Approved ❑ Rej ected ❑ Adoption: ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Whatcom County, Washington, at a special open public meeting of such Board on the f 7 M [2ay of vjttj Q 2014, the following Commissioners being present and voting: -� Secretary lVlr---� �-� Commissioner Ulh-L0it Q Commissioner -- Commissioner -2- Election Date: November 4, 2014 Name of Jurisdiction Submitting Measure: Whatcom County Fire Protection District No. 18 Contact Name: Chief Clarence S Crowe Daytime Contact Phone Number: 360-815-7483 WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 18 PROPOSITION NO. 18 BALLOT ISSUE EXPLANATORY STATEMENT This proposition will authorize the District to restore its regular real property tax levy rate (which is currently approximately $.66 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) to a levy rate of $1.00 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. This measure will replace the funds the District has previously received from its expiring EMS levy. Approval of this measure will prevent a reduction in services and will allow the District to maintain and improve the level of fire protection and emergency medical services. If the levy is approved, the District would assess the new rate in 2014 for collection in 2015. Prepared by: Brian K. Snure Attorney for District 612 S. 227t' St. Des Moines, WA 98198-6836 (206) 824-5630 VALIDATION FIGURES for Fire District Elections to be held in 2014 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each fire district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013. Minimum 40% Fire Number of Persons Turnout ��,,��,,� District Votinq last General Bonds & Eevies)' No. 1 2,554 1,022 No. 4 3,981 ;� 1,593 � G� No. 5 433,Z 174 No. 7 31 00 1,520 No. 8 ,972 789 No. 11 537 215 No. 14 1,815 726 No. 16 640 256 No. 17 - 555 222 No. 18 525 212 Glacier Fire & escue 136'_ 55 No. 21 10,784 4,314 SWFA 5,355 2,142 Please consult your legal counsel to determine what numbers will apply to the type of proposition you will be submitting. It is your responsibility to tell us what you are submitting: a bond, a levy, a levy lid lift, etc. 2014 ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330) 2014 Election Dates February 11, 2014 April 22, 2014 August 5, 2014 (Primary) November 4, 2014 (General) Resolution Deadlines December 27, 2013 March 7, 2014 May 9, 2014 August 5, 2014 Note: Candidate Filing Week May 12 - May 16, 2014 The State Legislature may change the date(s) of an election(s). Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor