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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 - Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 Nov 4,1997 Both Bonds failedROUTER r STYLE #63 GENERAL ELECTION WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ABSENTEE BALLOT GUIDE The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Mail -In Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard, which should first be enclosed in the Ballot security envelope. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. Absentee Voting Instructions are on the next page. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE VOTING OPEN THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard y out ith a wise. 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. 2. In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE -ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the tenth day following any special election or primary, or the fifteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot or wish to change your vote, use the BALLOT GUIDE and with a pen make your selections. Return it in the Ballot Security Envelope instead of the ballot card. 9, If you have any questions about these instructions please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/398-1310 STYLE #63 AeG-whatcom General Election Page 101 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington STATE MEASURES PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 673 YES - 2 4 Shall health insurance plans be regulated as to provision of services by designated health care providers, managed care provisions, and disclosure of certain plan information? NO-4 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 676 YES - 5 4 Shall the transfer of handguns without trigger -locking devices be prohibited and persons possessing or acquiring a handgun be required to obtain a handgun safety license? NO-7 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 677 YES - 8 4 Shall discrimination based on sexual orientation be prohibited in employment, employment agency, and union membership practices, without requiring employee partner benefits or preferential treatment? NO -10 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 678 YES -11 4 Shall dental hygienists who obtain a special license endorsement be permitted to perform designated dental hygiene services without the supervision of a licensed dentist? NO -13 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 685 YES -14 4 Shall penalties for drug possession and drug -related violent crime be revised, medical use of Schedule I controlled substances be permitted, and a drug prevention commission established? NO -16 4 PROPOSED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE REFERENDUM BILL 47 YES - 17 4 Shall property taxes be limited by modifying the 106 percent limit, allowing property valuation increases to be spread over time, and reducing the state levy? NO - 19 AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4208 YES - 20 —3, Shall the Constitution be amended to permit voter -approved school district levies to run for an optional four-year period, rather than the current two-year maximum? NO - 22 -� AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4209 YES - 23 4 Shall the Constitution be amended to permit local governments to make loans for the conservation or the more efficient use of stormwater or sewer services? I NO - 25 4 TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING I� General Election Page 201 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington COUNTY MEASURES Whatcom County — Proposition No.1 Submitted by the County Council Shall the Whatcom County Council be authorized to fix and impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one -tenth of one percent of the selling price (in the case of a sales tax) or value of the article used (in the case of a use tax) to be expended solely for the purpose of providing funds for costs YES - 33 4 associated with juvenile detention facilities and jails, as authorized by RCW 82.14.350? NO - 35 4 Whatcom County Advisory — Proposition No. 2 Submitted by the County Council Shall the Whatcom County Council fix and impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one -tenth of one percent of the selling price (in the case of a sales tax) or value of the article used (in the case of a use tax) to be expended exclusively for criminal justice Advisory, YES-41 purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.340? Advisory, NO - 43 4 Whatcom County Charter Amendment No.1 Article 6 Shall Article 6 of the Whatcom Amend, YES - 47 4 County Charter be amended to provide for a two year budget? Amend, NO - 49 General Election Page 303 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington PORT OF BELLINGHAM DISTRICT NO.1 COMMISSIONER 4YR, PARTISAN VoteFor One SCOTT L. WALKER NP 56 4 Vote F DISTRICT NO.2 COMMISSIONER 4YR. ToteFor DOUGLAS G. SMITH NP ARTISAN Vote For One 5$ 4 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL, DIST. NO. 1 WARD NELSON NP 60 4 POSITION A 4YR. VoteeISAN ForOnDAN McSHANE NP 61 4 COUNCIL, DIST. No. 2 RON LAGERWEY NP 63 -� POSITION A 4 YR. TM., NONPARTISAN Vote For One CONNIE HOAG NP 64 4 COUNCIL, DIST. NO.3 BOB WIESEN NP 66 POSITION A 4 YR. TM., NONPARTISAN Vote For One ROBERT IMHOF NP 67 COUNCIL AT- RGE MAR LENE DAWSON NP 69 4 YEAR TERM NON -PARTISAN Vote For One ALLAN L. JENSEN NP 70 4 WHATCOM COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT NO.9 `.TZV0"'"°" I KEN ROBERTS NP 744 _ 6 YR. TM., Vote Fa One TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING 0 General Election Page 602 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT Proposition No.1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in Bonds, YES - 136 4 excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of Bonds, NO - 138 the District? Proposition No. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS — $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing, constructing and furnishing a new Park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or Bonds, YES - 144 4 statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? Bonds, NO - 146 4 General Election Page 803 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504 DIRECTOR, POS. NO.4 4 YEAR TERM NON -PARTISAN Vote For One CINDY PETERSEN NP 197 4 DIRECTOR, POS. NO.5 4 YEAR TERM NON -PARTISAN Vote For One BERNIE BOVENKAMP NP 199 4 TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING 11� General Election November 4, 1997 Page 906 Whatcom County, Washington WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT N0, 31 IjuMM VM.pAR.r. I JERKY ROORDA NP 229 COMMISSIONER GARY R. LOVE NP 230 6 YEAR TERM Vote For One JAMES H. WEISENBURGER NP 231 4 General Election Page 023 I November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO.3 COMP, POS. IO.1 A VC Tu kl-C-r- I HANK ROORDA NP 298 .w�;"�c-'r ICURTIS E. MABERRY NP 299 41 STYLE #91 GENERAL ELECTION WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ABSENTEE BALLOT GUIDE The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Mail -In Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard, which should first be enclosed in the Ballot security envelope. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. Absentee Voting Instructions are on the next page. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE VOTING OPEN THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot P` chcard t_y Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. �jV4-!Ap ��.), co 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. 2. In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Party in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing yyour voted ballot punchcard INSIDE THE PRE -ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the tenth day following any special election or primary, or the fifteenth day following a general election. 8. If you spoil your ballot or wish to change your vote, use the BALLOT GUIDE and with a pen make your selections. Return it in the Ballot Security Envelope instead of the ballot card. 9. If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/398-1310. STYLE #91 ABG-whalcom General Election Page 101 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington STATE MEASURES PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 673 YES - 2 4 Shall health insurance plans be regulated as to provision of services by designated health care providers, managed care provisions, and disclosure of certain plan information? NO -4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 676 YES - 5 4 Shall the transfer of handguns without trigger -locking devices be prohibited and persons possessing or acquiring a handgun be required to obtain a handgun safety license? NO-7 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 677 YES - 8 4 Shall discrimination based on sexual orientation be prohibited in employment, employment agency, and union membership practices, without requiring employee partner benefits or preferential treatment? NO - 10 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 678 YES -11 4 Shall dental hygienists who obtain a special license endorsement be permitted to perform designated dental hygiene services without the supervision of a licensed dentist? NO - 13 4 PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 685 YES -14 -� Shall penalties for drug possession and drug -related violent crime be revised, medical use of Schedule I controlled substances be permitted, and a drug prevention commission established? NO -16 PROPOSED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE REFERENDUM BILL 47 YES -17 4 Shall property taxes be limited by modifying the 106 percent limit, allowing property valuation increases to be spread over time, and reducing the state levy? NO -19 -4 AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4208 YES - 20 4 Shall the Constitution be amended to permit voter -approved school district levies to run for an optional four-year period, rather than the current two-year maximum? NO - 22 4 AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4209 YES - 23 -3, Shall the Constitution be amended to permit local governments to make loans for the conservation or the more efficient use of stormwater or sewer services? NO - 25 -� TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING I� General Election Page 201 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington COUNTY MEASURES Whatcom County — Proposition No.1 Submitted by the County Council Shall the Whatcom County Council be authorized to fix and impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one -tenth of one percent of the selling price (in the case of a sales tax) or value of the article used (in the case of a use tax) to be expended solely for the purpose of providing funds for costs YES - 33 associated with juvenile detention facilities and jails, as authorized by RCW 82.14.350? NO - 35 4 Whatcom County Advisory — Proposition No. 2 Submitted by the County Council Shall the Whatcom County Council fix and impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one -tenth of one percent of the selling price (in the case of a sales tax) or value of the article used (in the case of a use tax) to be expended Advisory, YES - 41 4 exclusively for criminal justice purposes, as authorized by RCW 82.14.340? Advisory, NO - 43 4 Whatcom County Charter Amendment No.1 Article 6 Shall Article 6 of the Whatcom Amend, YES - 47 4 County Charter be amended to provide for a two year budget? Amend, NO - 49 4 General Election Page 304 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington PORT OF BELLINGHAM DISTRICT NO.1 COMMISSIONER 4YR. PARTISAN Vote For One SCOTT L. WALKER NP 56 4 Vote F DISTRICT NO.2 COMMISSIONER 4YR. VoteFarrNON-PARTISAN DGLAS G. SMITH NP Vote F5$ � WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL, DIST. No.' WARD NELSON NP 60 —� POSITION A 4YR. VoteForrNON-PARTISAN DAN McSHANE NP 61 —� Vote F COUNCIL, DIST. NO.2 RON LAGERWEY NP 63 4 POSITION A 4 YR. TM., NONPARTISAN Vote For One CONNIE HOAG NP 64 4 COUNCIL, DIST. NO.3 BOB WIESEN NP 66 4 POSITION A 4 YR. TM., NONPARTISAN Vote For One ROBERT IMHOF NP 67 4 COUNCILAT-LARGE MARLENE DAWSON NP 69 4 4 YEAR TERM NON -PARTISAN Vote For One ALLAN L. JENSEN NP 70 WHATCOM COUNTY CEMETERY DISTRICT NO.10 COh1L11Sw,or ER 6 YR. I ARCHIE C. CRABTREE NP 764 Th1., VoteP. fa One TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING 0 General Election Page 602 General Election Page 803 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT Proposition No.1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in Bonds, YES - 136 4 excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of Bonds, NO - 138 4 the District? Proposition No. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS — $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing, constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or I Bonds, YES - 144 4 statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? Bonds, NO - 146 4 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 DIRECTOR, POS. NO.4 4 YEAR TERM NON -PARTISAN Vote For One CINDY PETERSEN NP 197 4 DIRECTOR, POS. NO.5 4 YEAR TERM NON -PARTISAN Vote For One BERNIE BOVENKAMP NP 199 4 TURN PAGE TO CONTINUE VOTING 0 General Election Page 906 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.3 COMMISSIONER, 2, 11- -.11 JERRY ROORDA NP 229 4 COMMISSIONER GARY R. LOVE NP 230 4 6 YEAR TERM Vote For one JAMES H. WEISENBURGER NP 231 4 General Election Page 023 November 4, 1997 Whatcom County, Washington LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT NO.3 col.,oF0-1 AYR.TM., VoteorO neHANK ROORDA NP 298 4 COMM., o 4YR.TM. V!eForCCURTIS E. MABERRY NP 299 -4 NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WASHINGTON November 4, 1997 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 1997, a special election will be held in the above -named park and recreation district for the submission to the qualified electors of said park and recreation district of the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation. District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution 41 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ ] PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing) constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the J �� Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general �bl obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... L CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 RESOLUTION NO. 1 co ,� � f�N 0�S OA A Resolution of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation .District, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors ��• �;: of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 1997 of propositions authorizing the District to issue its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to acquire land and $1,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds to develop a new park on the land. WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to acquire and develop land for a new park; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the purpose of acquisition of land and $1,500,000 for the purpose of developing a new park on said land; and WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question of whether or not the District may issue such bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the district for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF CONMUSSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Findings. The District Commissioners hereby finds that the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the district require the District to undertake the Park Projects hereinafter described at the time or times and in the order and in the manner deemed most necessary and advisable by the District Commissioners. Section 2. Authorization of Park Projects and Bonds. The District shall undertake the following improvements (collectively, the "Park Projects"): (i) acquire land to be developed as a park (the "Proposition No. 1 Project") and (ii) construct and equip a new park on the acquired land (the "Proposition No. 2 Project") The cost of land acquisition and development, including planning, engineering and other consulting services, inspection and testing, project management and administrative expenses, on - and off -site utilities and other costs incurred in connection with the Park Projects shall be deemed a part of the costs of the Park Projects. The Park Projects shall be completed with all necessary appurtenances and related facilities. For the purposes of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the costs of the Proposition No. 1 Project and the Proposition No. 2 Project, including all costs of financial, legal and other services lawfully incurred and incidental thereto, and to the issuance of bonds, the District shall issue and sell its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, respectively (collectively the "Bonds"), The Bonds shall be issued in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District. Both the principal of and interest on the Bonds, unless paid from other sources, shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made on all the taxable property within the District without limitation or amount. None of the proceeds of said Bonds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for other than a capital purpose. The expenditure of Bond proceeds shall be made in accordance with the district's budgets as duly approved from time to time. If the District Commissioners shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish the Park Projects substantially, by reason of changed conditions or increased costs, the District Commissioners may make such changes in the size, timing, scope or details of the Park Projects as they shall deem reasonable or, if for such reasons the District Commissioners deems it in the best interests of the District, the District Commissioners shall not be required to accomplish any portion of the Park Projects and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds. If available funds are sufficient, the District shall acquire, construct and equip other capital improvements, as determined necessary by the District Commissioners or shall apply proceeds of the Bonds or to the payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the District Commissioners in its discretion shall determine. The Bonds to be issued shall be issued in such amounts and at such time or times as found necessary and advisable by the District Commissioners. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and shall bear interest payable at a rate or rates not to exceed a maximum rate authorized by the District Commissioners. The Bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term 20 years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates as authorized by the District Commissioners, and as provided by law. The exact date, form, terms, options of redemption, maturities and conditions sale of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by ordinance or ordinances, of the District commissioners passed for such purpose. After voter approval of the bond propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the District may issue short-term obligations as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 3. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District propositions authorizing the District to issue bonds for the purpose of undertaking the Projects, at the general election to be held therein on the 4th day of November, 1997. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said -2- CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 election to be held within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the propositions hereinafter set forth. The District Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following propositions to the Whatcom County Auditor in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution # 1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ ] Certification of such propositions by the District Secretary to the Whatcom County Auditor, in accordance with law, prior to the date of such election on November 4, 1997, and any other act consistent with this authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution, are hereby ratified and confirmed. -3- CMW2XM.DOC 97/09/17 Section 4. Levy Authorized. The District shall annually levy a tax on all the taxable property within the District, in excess of regular property tax levies, in an amount sufficient, together with other funds available for such purposes, to pay principal and interest on the Bonds. Section 5. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but this resolution and the bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately. INTRODUCED and PASSED by the Board of Commissioners of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of September, 1997. AT ST: k1 1 t ", J itt ch Waldemar, Jr., District ecretary LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON By Vim:` 7 Ron Van Soest, Chair -4- CMw2XM DOC 97/09/17 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") and keeper of the records of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 1 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of September, 1997. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of September, 1997. Secretary CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 STATE OF WASHINGTON, ss Affidavit of Publication. COUNTY OF WHATCOM, NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHATCOM CouNTY, WASHINGTON .NOTICE NOVen IS jJEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, a Spe- cial Election will be held in the above -named Paris District for the submis- sion to the quaMed elec- tors of sa]d Park District If the following proposi- tions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS- $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquir- ing lane! for anew park shall the Cynden Region Parks and Recreation District issue up to $],000,U00 of general obli. gation bonds payable, i both principal and inter- est, out of annual property tax levies in excess of con- stitutionor statutory twat limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 yeas all as provided in Resolution I of the District? BONDS, YES.... BONDS, NO..... LYNDENZREGIONAL� PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,5o000U For the purpose ot= deve]- oping, constructing and Wrnashing a new parkk, shall the Lvnden Regaonal Parks acid. Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of genera[ obli- gatton bonds payable, both principal and inter- est, out of annual property tax levies in excess of con- stitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution I of the District? BONDS, YES.... BONDS. NO..... The poll for such special election shall be open from 7.00 a.m. to t3:00 p.m. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor o€Elections (L8742) Kathy Kincaid being first duly sworn on oath says: That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation in said county and state and of Federated Publications, Inc., a Dela- ware Corporation (publisher of said newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a true and correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as "Notice") was pub- lished in the regular and entire issue, and not in supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated on the following dates, to wit: October 29, 1997 that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publica- tion of said Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bell- ingham Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English language continuously and continually as a daily newspaper in the city of Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washing- ton, the same being at all times printed either in whole or in part in an office maintained at said place of publication; that such news- paper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the full amount of the fee charged for such publication is $ 64.60 7Ldi� Subs ' ed an sworn to before me this 31st day of October 1997 �/ \� `{A NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington, ON tarARIyr�t y residing at Bellingham VU" r r =�i� WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN LYNDEN REGIONAL PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON ON TUESDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER,1997, THE PROPOSITIONS FOR PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS AND PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 4th day of November, 1997 have been in no wise altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they 'were deposited in my office. Whatcom Cv Auditor =. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of November, 1997. nfl rr t A. r - f' County Legislative Authority CERTIFICATE OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within various precincts within the boundaries of Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District, Whatcom County, State of Washington, held on the 4th day of November, 1997 and the results were as follows: LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT Proposition No.1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS — $1,000,000 IFor the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden 'Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and :interest, out of annual property tax levies in Bonds, YES -136 4 excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of Bonds, NO - 138 4 the District? Proposition No. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS — $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing, constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or Bonds, YES - 144 4 statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #tit of the District? Bonds, NO - 146 4 Number of persons voting last General Election 6,306 40% turnout 2,522 60% yes 1,513 BONDS YES 2,510 BONDS NO 2,183 BONDS FAILED: (lack of 60% yes votes) 53.48% 46.62% BONDS YES 1,865 40.507, BONDS NO 2,740 59. 50% BONDS FAILED: (lack of 60% yes votes) The cavas�s having been completed this 19th day of November, 1997. f Whatcom Co Auditor Q. County Legislative Authority ❑unty Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 4,1997 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, a Special Election will be held in the above -named Park District for the submission to the qualified electors of said Park District of the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES .......... [ ] BONDS, NO ........... [ ] PROPOSITION NO.2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing, constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES .......... [ ] 1 BONDS, NO ........... [ ] The poll for such special election shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Publish: October 29, 1997 2 Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections RESOLUTION NO. I A Resolution of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 1997 of propositions authorizing the District to issue its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to acquire land and $1,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds to develop a new park on the land. WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to acquire and develop land for a new park; and WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for the purpose of acquisition of land and $1,500,000 for the purpose of developing a new park on said land; and WHEREAS, the constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question of whether or not the District may issue such bonds be submitted to the qualified electors of the district for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF CONIlVIISSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. The District Commissioners hereby finds that the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the district require the District to undertake the Park Projects hereinafter described at the time or times and in the order and in the manner deemed most necessary and advisable by the District Commissioners. Section 2. Authorization of Park Projects and Bonds. The District shall undertake the following improvements (collectively, the "Park Projects"): (i) acquire land to be developed as a park (the "Proposition No. 1 Project") and (ii) construct and equip a new park on the acquired land (the "Proposition No. 2 Project") The cost of land acquisition and development, including planning, engineering and other consulting services, inspection and testing, project management and administrative expenses, on - and off -site utilities and other costs incurred in connection with the Park Projects shall be deemed a part of the costs of the Park Projects. The Park Projects shall be completed with all necessary appurtenances and related facilities. For the purposes of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the costs of the Proposition No. 1 Project and the Proposition No. 2 Project, including all costs of financial, legal and other services lawfully incurred and incidental thereto, and to the issuance of bonds, the District shall issue and sell its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000 and $1,500,000, respectively (collectively the "Bonds"), The Bonds shall be issued in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District. Both the principal of and interest on the Bonds, unless paid from other sources, shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made on all the taxable property within the District without limitation or amount. None of the proceeds of said Bonds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for other than a capital purpose. The expenditure of Bond proceeds shall be made in accordance with the district's budgets as duly approved from time to time. If the District Commissioners shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish the Park Projects substantially, by reason of changed conditions or increased costs, the District Commissioners may make such changes in the size, timing, scope or details of the Park Projects as they shall deem reasonable or, if for such reasons the District Commissioners deems it in the best interests of the District, the District Commissioners shall not be required to accomplish any portion of the Park Projects and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the Bonds. If available funds are sufficient, the District shall acquire, construct and equip other capital improvements, as determined necessary by the District Commissioners or shall apply proceeds of the Bonds or to the payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds, as the District Commissioners in its discretion shall determine. The Bonds to be issued shall be issued in such amounts and at such time or times as found necessary and advisable by the District Commissioners. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series and shall bear interest payable at a rate or rates not to exceed a maximum rate authorized by the District Commissioners. The Bonds shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term 20 years from date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates as authorized by the District Commissioners, and as provided by law. The exact date, form, terms, options of redemption, maturities and conditions sale of the Bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by ordinance or ordinances, of the District commissioners passed for such purpose. After voter approval of the bond propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of the Bonds, the District may issue short-term obligations as authorized by Chapter 3 9.5 0 RCW. Section 3. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District propositions authorizing the District to issue bonds for the purpose of undertaking the Projects, at the general election to be held therein on the 4th day of November, 1997. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested to assume jurisdiction of and to call and conduct said -2- CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 election to be held within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the propositions hereinafter set forth. The District Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to certify the following propositions to the Whatcom County Auditor in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ Certification of such propositions by the District Secretary to the Whatcom County Auditor, in accordance with law, prior to the date of such election on November 4, 1997, and any other act consistent with this authority and prior to the effective date of this resolution, are hereby ratified and confirmed. -3- CMW2XM.DOC 97/09/17 Section 4. Levy Authorized. The District shall annually levy a tax on all the taxable property within the District, in excess of regular property tax levies, in an amount sufficient, together with other funds available for such purposes, to pay principal and interest on the Bonds. Section 5. Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of this resolution shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but this resolution and the bonds shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately. INTRODUCED and PASSED by the Board of Commissioners of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of September, 1997. ATTEST: Rich Waldemar, Jr., District Secret LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON By Ron Van Soest, Chair -4- CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") and keeper of the records of the Board of Commissioners (the 'Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. I of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of September, 1997. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 8th day of September, 1997. Secretary CMW2XM DOG 97/09/17 / 44tl! 'yA �A4 CIO oks-ZO4W10 OFFICIAL BALLOT Y A!jj)lro LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DIS RICT 191 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 4, 1997 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following propositions, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following propositions, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... L l BONDS, YES.......... L ] PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ ] CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WASBIINGTON November 4, 1997 V/14 1 C01'W F y C,,, RSjC D �� 1 ron � 9 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 1997, a special election will be held in the above -named park and recreation district for the submission to the qualified electors of said park and recreation district of the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ ] PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... L l BONDS, YES.......... L CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Polling Places Said polling places shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Whatcom County Auditor R,V WHA SHIRT IICOM COUN>YOF UanOR SEp 18 1-997 CMW2XM.DOC 97/09/17 OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for special districts within the County; and WHEREAS, Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted September 8, 1997, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special election on November 4, 1997; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election within Whatcom County; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction within Whatcom County of the above -mentioned special election of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted September 8, 1997, and will conduct said special election to be held November 4, 1997. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, thi/ ? day o , 1997 Wh com County Auditor CMW2XM.DOC 97/09/17 NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WASHINGTON November 4, 1997 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 1997, a special election will be held in the above -named park and recreation district for the submission to the qualified electors of said park and recreation district of the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES.......... [ ] BONDS, YES.......... [ ] CMW2XM DOC 97/09117 The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as follows: Precincts Polling= Places Said polling places shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Whatcom County Auditor CMW2XM DOC 97/09/17 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 4, 1997 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, a Special Election will be held in the above -named Park District for the submission to the qualified electors of said Park District of the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK LAND ACQUISITION BONDS - $1,000,000 For the purpose of acquiring land for a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution #1 of the District? BONDS, YES .......... [ ] BONDS, NO ........... [ ] PROPOSITION NO. 2 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT PARK DEVELOPMENT BONDS - $1,500,000 For the purpose of developing, constructing and furnishing a new park, shall the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District issue up to $1,500,000 of general obligation bonds payable, both principal and interest, out of annual property tax levies in excess of constitutional or statutory tax limitations, maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, all as provided in Resolution # 1 of the District? BONDS, YES .... ..... [ ] 1 BONDS, NO ........... [ The poll for such special election shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Publish: October 29, 1997 2 Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor and Ex-officio Supervisor of Elections