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Home My WebLink About2021 - South Whatcom Fire Authority Proposition 2021-1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy - Primary Election August 03, 2021Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 August 17, 2021 Election Results Receipt Diana Bradrick County Auditor Stacy Henthorn Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the following proposition election results from the August 3, 2021 Primary Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office: • Fire Protection District 1, Proposition No. 2021-5, Property Tax Levy for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services • Fire Protection District 4, Proposition 2021-4, Authorizing Increase in Fire Protection Property Tax Levy • Fire Protection District 16, Proposition 2021-2, Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy • Fire Protection District 21, Proposition 2021-3, Authorizing Regular Property Tax Levy ■ South Whatcom Fire Authority, Proposition 2021-1, Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy Receipt Acknowledged; Assessor's Office: Na e Treasurer's Office: .0 �t-, ff- 41,OVIL� Name x l Zc7 .I Date g,/ZS-/Z0U Da e Administration Elections Licensing Recording We gladly accept Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@a co.whatcom.wa.us relay calls. 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 Statement of Votes Cast by Geography Page: 1 of 1 Whatcom County, Washington, August 3 2021 Primary Election, Aug 03, 2021 2021-08-17 All Precincts, All Districts, All ScanStations, SWFA Proposition 2021-1, All Boxes 09:41:46 Total Ballots Cast: 4190, Reqistered Voters: 158910, Overall Turnout: 2.64% Choice Votes Vote % All Precincts SWFA Proposition 2021-1 (Vote for 1) 4190 ballots (0 over voted ballots, 0 overvotes, 80 undervotes), 10688 registered voters, turnout 39.20% Yes 2884 70.17% No 1226 29.83% Total 4110 100.00% Overvotes 0 Undervotes 80 Language on the Ballot: South Whatcom Fire Authority Proposition 2021-1 Restoring Regular Property Tax Levy The Board of Fire Commissioners of South Whatcom Fire Authority, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2021-05 concerning a proposition to restore the Authority's regular property tax levy. This measure would restore the Authority's regular property tax levy to $1.45 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 104% (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 RCW 84.55. Should this proposition be approved? O Yes O No Explanatory Statement: South Whatcom Fire Authority seeks voter approval to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2021 (for collection in 2022) and authorize an annual increase in the limit factor of up to 104% in each of the five subsequent years (but not to exceed $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation). This levy is the primary source of funding for fire and emergency medical services by South Whatcom Fire Authority. Voter approval of Proposition 2021-1 will provide funding to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided. IA2021 Elections\08.03.21 Primary ElectionjBallot Measures\SWFA\SWFA Language on the ballot and explanatory statement - don't change or edit.docx (0I i {jam p_M c°6 Ballot Measure Cover Sheet A A completed cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County a ° Auditor. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no �sk�Hrt later than the resolution deadline date. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor. District Name District Address: Contact Person 1 SowA\n W�c��Cee►�t ��re At,�'�ar� 20 S, o "Icf- IL�I-P% r n� ui 9 S2 L9 Contact Person 2 I121,drtti4 Mt �e-� Nvlie 1'+S.3i• flan %[� Name & Title Name & Title �If6J to74o- Q D -0 63421] VS— Zia ee11 (3&0)67(0 - 2086 *(-tcf- - LIP,6 13 j-,?J-y2 Phone & email rd�upCl a Swrco" . or� Phone & email MNot_,;a- wr-a. ce 11 c�r� jj ReJ, T)Jjj.4 k j NIX Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? �.1� -CS{A `S 7 Name ®Yes ❑ No (3 40) 6 71 - 1-7 9 4 x 20 '2_ - - Phone & email II Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of X Yes ❑ No the original Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for El Yes No the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? ❑ Yes ®, No Completed this cover sheet? Received By Email MAR 3 0 2021 Whatcom County Elections Presenter's Signature R Yes ❑ No Missing document(s): I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is tY*W-H 140 2021 and the Auditor's Office will not begin process nicess g lthlth s ballot measure until all documents have been submitted. Presenter's Signature Reviewed 1/25/2021 SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY 2050 LAKE WHATCOM BLVD. BELLINGHAM, WA 98229 RESOLUTION 2021-05 Received In Person MAY 0 3 2021 Whatcom County Elections A RESOLUTION of the Board of Fire Commissioners of South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority (the "Authority"), providing for the submission to the voters of the Authority at a special election to be held therein on August 3, 2021, a proposition authorizing a regular property tax levy of $1.45 per $1,000 for fire and emergency services. This proposition would authorize the Authority to impose a regular property tax levy of $1.45 per $1,000 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 Authority that it is essential and necessary for the protection of the health and life of the residents of the Authority that the fire and emergency services enumerated in this resolution be provided by the Authority. Such services will necessitate the expenditure of revenues for maintenance, operations, and equipment; WHEREAS, the Authority 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 Authority's regular tax revenue levied at the 2020 rate of approximately $1.06 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the Authority as limited by the 101 % limitation; WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the continued application of the one percent 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 Authority; WHEREAS, the funds generated by this levy will not supplant existing funds used for the delivery of fire and emergency services in the South Whatcom County community; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that it is in the best interest of the Authority that the maximum allowable levy in the sixth year of the 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 2021-05 Multiyear levy lid lift resolution _11_ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, as follows: SECTION 1. That the Authority 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 costs of maintaining and providing the services described in Section 1 and to assure the continuation and improvement of such services the Authority 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 2021 and collect beginning in 2022, pursuant to RCW 52.16.130 and RCW 52.16.140 general tax on taxable property within the Authority at a rate of $1.45 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation. SECTION 3. The Authority has determined that a limit factor of four percent (4.0%) 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 purposes described in Section 1. SECTION 4. There shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the Authority for their ratification or rejection at an election on August 3, 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 in 2027 shall serve as the Authority's tax levy base for purposes of applying the limit factor established by RCW 84.55.010 in subsequent years. SECTION 6. The Authority'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 the Whatcom County Auditor and its Supervisor 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: Resolution 2021-05 Multiyear levy lid lift resolution -2- PROPOSITION NO. 1 SOUTH WHATCOM REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY RESTORING REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Fire Commissioners of South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority, Whatcom County, Washington, adopted Resolution No. 2021-05 concerning a proposition to restore the Authority's regular property tax levy. This measure would restore the Authority's regular property tax levy to $1.45 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 4.0% (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 Authority is directed (a) to certify to the Auditor a copy of this Resolution No. 2021-05 showing its adoption by the Board by May 14, 2021; and (b) to perform such other duties as are necessary and required by law in submitting to the voters of the Authority at the aforesaid election the proposition of whether such tax levy shall be made. SECTION 9. The Fire Chief of the Authority 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. Resolution 2021-05 Multiyear levy lid lift resolution -3- ADOPTED by the Governing Board of South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority, at a regularly scheduled open public meeting thereof this 111h day of March, 2021, of which notice was given in the manner provided by law, the following Commissioners being present and voting. SOUTH WH OM REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY By: Brian Martin, Commissioner By: Ja s Willson, Commissioner By: �� Bob kdahl, Commissione By: '#� Stefan Paige, mmissioner 8 Ji PeAles. mission 90.1 ATTEST: Carrie Carter, Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners Resolution 2021-05 Multiyear levy lid lift resolution -4- G ' A B [\1 t t €� CERTIFICATION I, the undersigned, Secretary of South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority, (the "Authority"), hereby certify as follows: The attached copy of Resolution No. 2021-05 (the "Resolution") is a full, true, and correct copy of the Resolution duly adopted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Authority (the "Board") held on March 11, 2021, as the Resolution appears on the minute book of the Authority 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 11th day of March, 2021. -0&�Z01�. i Carrie Carter, Secretary Board of Commissioners Resolution 2021-05 Multiyear levy lid lift resolution -5- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT —PROPOSITION NO. 1 South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority seeks voter approval to restore its regular property tax levy to $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2021 (for collection in 2022) and authorize an annual increase in the limit factor of up to 4.0% in each of the five subsequent years (but not to exceed $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation). This levy is the primary source of funding for fire and emergency medical services by South Whatcom Regional Fire Authority. Voter approval of Proposition 1 will provide funding to maintain and increase the level of services currently provided.