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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 - Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 General Obligation Bond Nov 4,2014 Gen FailedAU270090A PROCEDURE Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (AUDITOR'S OFFICE — Elections) This procedure applies to Auditor's Staff, the Prosecuting Attorney, the Assessor's Office, and representatives of the cities and districts submitting proposed ballot measures. Actions by Cities and Representative of Districts: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with an explanatory statement prepared by legal counsel to Auditor's Office. Must be submitted at least 46 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: 2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 3-7. ,.�d. ✓3. If received over the counter, date stamps first page only of the submittal. �v A. Checks that Baiiot Measure Checklist is attached , the resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other legislative body or certified copy by clerk, and explanatory statement is included. Ensures that the date of the election is stated in the resolution. 4A. If not original signatures or checklist is not attached, returns paperwork to submitter to obtain appropriate signatures and information before process continues. Process stops here. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt (See FRM #AU470090A). Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. (Note: Fill in ballot measure name only — no references to resolution number.) If for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to filer. �. Give all materials to Office Coordinator. s Actions by Office Coordinator: \) Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. `ice' /Ensures front staff completed and applies initials for Steps 2-7 above. /1 f� 0. Mails receipt if submitted by mail. /1. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. A2. Checks to see if they have indicated what they are submitting — levy, levy lid left, bond, etc. If not, advises Auditor. (When we have checklist, eliminate this step.) I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 1 Amended 7/23/14 1 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) (4-"��3- Checks to see that explanatory statement was submitted and if word count was exceeded. If not, advises Auditor. CV114- Gives file to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 15. If explanatory statement is not included, contacts submitter and/or attorney with instructions to supply necessary information. lj,�k16. Determines validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter as to what the proposal is (i.e., bond, levy, levy lid lift or sales tax), what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. 1417. Puts a copy of that information in the file and marks on the folder in red the passage requirement. 18. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If t e ballot title information is submitted by the County or a district: 09. Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title and prepare the concise statement, if necessary. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) (�/20. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt. letter. Places inside ballot measure folder. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney s transmittal ette a If ballot title submitted by a city: no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. Proceed to ??? �1 441'. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor, if taxing or funding implications to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) Asks Auditor what the criteria for passage of the measure will be in order to complete the / transmittal letter. 22. Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder. ✓23. Gives folder to Chief Deputy Auditor for review. Actions by Chief Deputy Auditor: L., 4. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. V,--2-�5. Using green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on set to go to PA and Assessor. �I r c 6 Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. �WlHand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. v Returns folder to file rack. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 2 Amended 7/23/14 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. X0- Di usses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor with ballot title and headings to be used to the Auditor's Office. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) Actions by Assessor's Office: U.19i Reviews submission. L2 . Provides feedback to Auditor or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actio s by Auditor: . Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback. , 36.,Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing (strict).* Number formula = «yyyy - #». c7iscusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 8Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: QAA39. Prepares letter (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title) to the submitter and responsible official of the district outlining the ballot title and heading to be used. . Obtains Auditor signature. ,-4'1. Scans signed letter and sends via email letter to submitter and/or responsible official of the district (e.g., superintendent of school, etc.) Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. �2. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution), staples to inside file folder, and prints out email transmittal. k43'. Places in file. ,N4/Gives file to Election Coordinator. Actions by Election Coordinator: 45. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 46. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 3 Amended 7/23/14 v r Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 47A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 47. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Namina Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas county_distr.docx Page 4 Amended 7/23/14 Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: �TARk��3u19= Kk(kcj...� blly Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: FN;3mp- nf Partv Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed f Name of and Date: Sender: -1 hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 �GOM CO Official Canvass of the General and Special Election for -� - Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 Whatcom County, Washington NlMG 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 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition would issue $1,000,000 of restroom and parking lot construction bonds for the district's Bender Road property and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds. Requirements for Validation as Supplied by Lynden Regional Park & Recreation District 3: Number of persons voting last General Election: 7,423 40% Minimum Turnout Required: 2,970 Needs 60% Yes Vote of Total Turnout Actual Results: Approved - 3,975 50.82% Rejected - 3,847 49.18% Total Votes - 7,822 The minimum required turnout was met; the proposition did not receive at least 60% Yes vote of the total turnout and therefore, Failed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 25'h day of November, 2014. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Bucking 0i'Deputy Prosecuting Attorney nan, County Council Chair r r 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 �GpM Cp vy �4ShIN�0 Vern Meenderinck Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 8770 Bender Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Dear Vern: 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 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3. 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@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.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.uslauditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3, Proposition No. 2014-1, Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds - $1,000,000, 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: Name TREASURER'S OFFICE: a Name o-25-4 Date It < 4!� � 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.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 °M Cp Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick �19SHlN6�0 Chief Deputy Auditor E-mailed to: Vern Meenderinck, Parks Director Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje, Attorney at Law August 20, 2014 Vern Meenderinck Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 8770 Bender Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Vern: 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: Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 3 Proposition No. 2014-1 Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds - $1,000,000 All other language will remain the same as submitted - This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, cxp� (t,60L, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje 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: VotersPamphlet Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 3:36 PM To: Lesa (starkenburgkroontje@msn.com); meenderinckv@lyndenwa.org Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure Attachments: Lynden Park 2014 Gen Ele_20140820153116.pdf Dear Lesa and Vern: Please see the attached letter regarding the Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District proposed ballot measure. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy M. Moore Ojf"ce Coordinator V atcom County .Auditors Office g11 7rand-Ave., Suite log Belinglaam yY.A 98225 �g6o% 676-6740, ext. #�ound-keyj.soo71 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: August 19, 2014 To: Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 6RE tA, 3 738-2532 "'VED AUG 202014 DE1161E ADEI.STEIN WHAT&6M COUNTY AUDITOR CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker RE: Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District — Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds Dear Debbie, The ballot title contained in the resolution at page 5 (yellow tab) is adopted as submitted by the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District. No changes. Sincerely, Royc uckinghaln Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360)676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: From: Date: Re: ,,C,o M co 3r9. a I'M 40 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division �J Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham 1 0 Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Audit Uw August 7 2014 Lynden Regional Park & Recreation District Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds - $1,000,000 Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. 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. - no I Fl d0,� , t'I'2j- I:\Nancy\2014\PA - Ballot Title Letters\Lynden Park & Rec 11-4-14 Gen Elec.doc Page 1 P�Go?4 Co G� ..f VALIDATION FIGURES for Park and Recreation/Park District Elections to be held in 2014 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each park and recreation/park district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013. Minimum 40% Number of Persons Turnout Park District Votinq Last General (Bonds & Levies Pt. Roberts Park & Rec. 1 433 174 Northwest Park & Rec. 2 5,071 2,029 Lynden Regional Park & Rec. 3 7,423 2,970 Chuckanut Comm. Forest Park 5,147 2,059 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 left, 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 Whatcom County <,0M CO Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office 3sP '< County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, suite 103 r Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 43h'H�to 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: {�2�51°���J kv-wniJ2 Name of Presenter dnd Title �u vtr� Pam, Re i � a l Q�-rj,_S Gn�il Name of Organization 30 4 5+/ Imo. Q . 609 Z 31 Address (3 bo) 3�5q - X Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: L- ndon -Rq' Ono) J:a-xrks ah01 WA (not resolution number) &egeCC l 6,1 12 rt _S. The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 2-QI►� (�T--neraI Election. p ty Auditor 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 Voters' Pamphlet. Prese is Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 AUG 0 4 2014 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHl I'i"COM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. ADOPTED: July 31, 2014 Prepared by: Starkenburg-Kroontj e Attorney at Law, P.S. P.O. Box 231 Lynden, WA 98264 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, in order to provide all or a part of the funds to enable the District to undertake the Project, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds to provide funds for such purpose; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question or whether or not such bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Commissioners (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of all the people of the District requires the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Authorization of Park Project and Bonds. The District shall undertake the design and construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. The District shall determine the application of available moneys to the Project so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, the project provided for in this section. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish such Project or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Project and may apply bond proceeds as set forth in this section. If the Project has been completed, or its completion duly provided for, or its completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other capital purposes of the District, or to payment of principal of or interest on the bonds, as the Board in its discretion shall determine. In the event that the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish the Project provided for by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of planning for the Project for which the bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District, and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the bonds. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing all or a part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Project, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000. The balance of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of any money which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes. None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of twenty (20) years from the date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon (including original issue discount) shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess or any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. After voter approval of the bond proposition or propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at an election to be held on the 4t` day of November, 2014. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the election to be held by all mail -in ballot within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? ❑ REJECTED ? 1-1 APPROVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, at a special meeting thereof held the day of :\Ikq, 2014. LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT, WASHINGTON 1 Cecre E'SLT,: tary of the Board District Secretary missioners Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners 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. 2014-1 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a special meeting thereof held on the 3 1 " day of July, 2014. 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. 2014. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3) day of July, Secretary OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." LYNDEN REGIONAL PARiKS AN RECREATION DISTRICT, l RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 2014, an election will be held by all mail -in ballot in the above -named District for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? Whatcom County Auditor WHATCOM COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE Keith M. Willnauer Assessor 00M CO County Courthouse �� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Telephone: (360) 676-6790 �9SkNG�G= Fax: (360) 738-2472 Date: August 18, 2014 To: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Admininstrative Assistant L Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re- Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds - $1,000,000 I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor P�GOM CO G� � a INGZG} To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor. Date: August 7, 2014 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division L� Re: Lynden Regional Park & Recreation District Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds - $1,000,000 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 40% minimum turnout with a 60% `Yes' vote. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments no later than Monday, August 11. Thank You. tGOM CO (I �i or 9SN1 NG'( VALIDATION FIGURES for Park and Recreation/Park District Elections to be held in 2014 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each park and recreation/park district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013. Minimum 40% Number of Persons Turnout Park District Votinq Last General (Bonds & Levies) Pt. Roberts Park & Rec. 1 433 174 Northwest Park & Rec. 2 5,071 2,029 Lynden Regional Park & Rec. 3 7,423 2,970 Chuckanut Comm. Forest Park 5,147 2,059 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 left, 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 Whatcom County Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r Election Division 43NiN�+i� 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: Auw!!�T- zU l Received From: VZjSe I wo cvQ,+u� Stcurken" - kr00-1t Name of Presenter dnd Title t-� vj4en Name of Organization 30 4 5+W. 0 . 80)� Z 3) _ Woolen 1 A 4t �32&�! Address 1 Lj kpn bI / Phone �j Email Ballot Measure Name: L- njen -R(f�loncd T--brks avO WA (not resolution number) %CqerCl O� )l , ffA, kj 13WOS The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 2-M Election. Wppty 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 Voters' Pamphlet. Www- PresenjWr's Signature WH/ d Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 AUG 042014 DEME ADELSTEIN WHATCMM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. ADOPTED: July 31, 2014 Prepared by: Starkenburg-Kroontj e Attorney at Law, P.S. P.O. Box 231 Lynden, WA 98264 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, in order to provide all or a part of the funds to enable the District to undertake the Project, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds to provide funds for such purpose; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question or whether or not such bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Commissioners (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of all the people of the District requires the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Authorization of Park Project and Bonds. The District shall undertake the design and construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. The District shall determine the application of available moneys to the Project so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, the project provided for in this section. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish such Project or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Project and may apply bond proceeds as set forth in this section. If the Project has been completed, or its completion duly provided for, or its completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other capital purposes of the District, or to payment of principal of or interest on the bonds, as the Board in its discretion shall determine. In the event that the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish the Project provided for by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of planning for the Project for which the bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District, and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the bonds. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing all or a part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Project, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000. The balance of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of any money which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes. None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of twenty (20) years from the date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon (including original issue discount) shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess or any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. After voter approval of the bond proposition or propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at an election to be held on the 4th day of November, 2014. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the election to be held by all mail -in ballot within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? 1-1 REJECTED ? APPROVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and S; Recreation District, Washington, at a special meeting thereof held the Z day of , \Jk--& 2014. LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT, WASHINGTON Chafrman atd-C-drnmissioners Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner 4 Commissioner AT -TEST: ecretary of the Board District Secretary CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners 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. 2014-1 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a special meeting thereof held on the 31" day of July, 2014. 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;i 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. 2014. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 3) day of July, Secretary OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 2014, an election will be held by all mail -in ballot in the above -named District for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? ❑ REJECTED ? Whatcom County Auditor VALIDATION FIGURES for Park and Recreation/Park District Elections to be held in 2014 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each park and recreation/park district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013. Minimum 40% Number of Persons Turnout Park District Voting Last General (Bonds & Levies) Pt. Roberts Park & Rec. 1 433 174 Northwest Park & Rec. 2 5,071 2,029 Lynden Regional Park & Rec. 3 7,423 2,970 Chuckanut Comm. Forest Park 5,147 2,059 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 left, 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 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 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: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: August 7, 2014 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Lynden Regional Park & Recreation District Restroom and Parking Lot Construction Bonds - $1,000,000 Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. 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\PA - Ballot Title Letters\Lynden Park & Rec 11-4-14 Gen Elec.doc Page 1 VALIDATION FIGURES for Park and Recreation/Park District Elections to be held in 2014 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each park and recreation/park district in the last General Election held on November 5, 2013. Minimum 40% Number of Persons Turnout Park District Voting Last General (Bonds & Levies) Pt. Roberts Park & Rec. 1 Northwest Park & Rec. 2 Lynden Regional Park & Rec. 3 Chuckanut Comm. Forest Park 433 174 5,071 2,029 7,423 2,970 5,147 2,059 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 left, 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 Whatcom County OM `,o P Auditor's Office _ t"< Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r O 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: 74u (wSi 04 zo 14 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Received From: ��5� � 6ee-Ireialj 1W Sfa'd6e-)6L J J k�00��� Name of Presenter dnd Title �- n� Cn Reol i vrl 1 QGi� fcs GvVi� ��� e -i t�r� l� s�-�► �, �� Name of Organization 313 qna 5-� (P. O . 60X Z 31 Address 1 (3 //� '1 r1�i 7 j���n J,, bo) 3� — 1 b G 2 —�I'- ,-k 1 �J�r C^ krovn4 j e- e m Phone I Email Ballot Measure Name: L- vijen cR 1 O1)Ct) Pxrks ahol b15fTi C+ WA (not resolution number) &Cr)erG l �.`, The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 2—N �Jf-ne-r-C&I Election. q4��_-Oa p ty Auditor 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 Voters' Pamphlet. Prese is Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 AUG Q 4 2014 DEBBIE ADELS EIN it HATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. ADOPTED: July 31, 2014 Prepared by: Starkenburg-Kroontj e Attorney at Law, P.S. P.O. Box 231 Lynden, WA 98264 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, in order to provide all or a part of the funds to enable the District to undertake the Project, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds to provide funds for such purpose; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question or whether or not such bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Commissioners (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of all the people of the District requires the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Authorization of Park Proiect and Bonds. The District shall undertake the design and construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. The District shall determine the application of available moneys to the Project so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, the project provided for in this section. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish such Project or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Project and may apply bond proceeds as set forth in this section. If the Project has been completed, or its completion duly provided for, or its completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other capital purposes of the District, or to payment of principal of or interest on the bonds, as the Board in its discretion shall determine. In the event that the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish the Project provided for by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of planning for the Project for which the bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District, and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the bonds. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing all or a part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Project, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000. The balance of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of any money which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes. None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of twenty (20) years from the date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon (including original issue discount) shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess or any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. After voter approval of the bond proposition or propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at an election to be held on the 4th day of November, 2014. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the election to be held by all mail -in ballot within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? APPROVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, at a special meeting thereof held the day of ::S\-/4 2014. LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT, WASHINGTON ChOrman afir6 Cj;lmm issioners Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner c Commissioner ATTEST: ecretary of the Board District Secretary CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners 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. 2014-1 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a special meeting thereof held on the 3 1 " day of July, 2014. 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 alegal 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. 2014. Sr IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 31 day of July, Secretary OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." R I' SI N .1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PA ANPD RECREATION DISTRICT frc�as; ho, f � RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 2014, an election will be held by all mail -in ballot in the above -named District for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes- annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? ❑ Whatcom County Auditor .001, so P -O.-l- ." Explanatory Statement Proposition 1 authorizes the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District to issue $1,000,000 in general obligation bonds to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. This project will be completed to all District specifications prior to the sale of bonds. The project will enhance the recreational opportunities at the Bender Road field complex for the residents of the Lynden Park and Recreation District. Nancy Moore From: Lesa <starkenburgkroontje@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 11:38 AM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Resolution No. 2014-1 (Lynden Regional Parks & Rec. District) Attachments: Explanatory Statement - Bender Project.doc Nancy, Attached is the Explanatory Statement for Election Resolution No. 2014-1 that my office submitted yesterday. Also, per your request, the person who signed as Secretary of the Board on the Resolution is Kevin Burke. Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje Attorney at Law, PS PO Box 231 313 4th Street Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-7822 360-354-6929 fax starkenburgkroont)e@msn.com STARKENBURG — KROONTJE Attorney at Law, P.S. 313 4th Street P.O. Box 231 Lynden, WA 98264 (360) 354-7822 Fax: (360) 354-6929 Email: starkenburgkroontje@msn.com August 4, 2014 Via Delivery Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Debbie: RECEIVED AUG 0 4 2014 DEBBIE ADEL. aTEIN NATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Please find enclosed an original Election Resolution No. 2014-1 submitted on behalf of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District ("District"). The District requests that this Resolution be placed on the November ballot. Thank you for your assistance. Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact my office. Sincerely, Lesa Starkenburg-Kroontje enc. cc: client LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 RECEIVED AUG 0 4 2014 CEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. ADOPTED: July 31, 2014 Prepared by: Starkenburg-Kroontj e Attorney at Law, P.S. P.O. Box 231 Lynden, WA 98264 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-1 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, providing for a form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 2014 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 purposes of providing funds for the construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. WHEREAS, the best interests and welfare of the inhabitants of the Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington (the "District") requires the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, in order to provide all or a part of the funds to enable the District to undertake the Project, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds to provide funds for such purpose; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington provide that the question or whether or not such bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Commissioners (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of all the people of the District requires the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Authorization of Park Project and Bonds. The District shall undertake the design and construction of restroom facilities, adding parking areas and improving and paving existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property. The District shall determine the application of available moneys to the Project so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, the project provided for in this section. If the District shall determine that it has become impracticable to accomplish such Project or portions thereof by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Project and may apply bond proceeds as set forth in this section. If the Project has been completed, or its completion duly provided for, or its completion found to be impractical, the District may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other capital purposes of the District, or to payment of principal of or interest on the bonds, as the Board in its discretion shall determine. In the event that the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish the Project provided for by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of planning for the Project for which the bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District, and may apply unexpended Bond proceeds to the payment of principal or interest on the bonds. Section 3. Authorization_ of Bonds. For the purpose of providing all or a part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Project, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,000,000. The balance of the cost of the Project shall be paid out of any money which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes. None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of twenty (20) years from the date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon (including original issue discount) shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess or any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds shall be as hereafter fixed by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. After voter approval of the bond proposition or propositions and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Bond Election. It is hereby found and declared that the best interests of the District requires the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall issue the Bonds at an election to be held on the 4th day of November, 2014. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the election to be held by all mail -in ballot within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? 1-1 REJECTED ? APPROVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, at a special meeting thereof held the day of �J 0, 2014. LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL DISTRICT, WASHINGTON Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner ATTEST, *ecretaryvf the Board District Secretary loners CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners 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. 2014-1 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a special meeting thereof held on the 31" day of July, 2014. 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. 2014. 5r' IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this �) day of July, cot Secretary OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING�'. �•s OT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? ❑ REJECTED ? ❑ NOTICE LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT, WASHINGTON November 4, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 4, 2014, an election will be held by all mail -in ballot in the above -named District for the submission to the qualified electors of said District of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT RESTROOM AND PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION BONDS - $1,000,000 The Board of Commissioners of Lynden Regional Parks and Recreation District, Washington, passed Resolution No. 2014-1 concerning this proposition which authorizes the District to install restroom facilities, add parking areas and improve and pave existing parking areas utilized for the District's Bender Road property, to issue $1,000,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years to finance said project, and to levy property taxes annually in excess of regular property tax levies to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution No. 2014-1. Should this proposition be: APPROVED ? REJECTED ? Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County M Cot, Auditor's Office ": Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r 0 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: , lbw!! i bpi z0 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Received From: �eCIrefa (74 en Name of Presenter zind Title 13�li Gf1 �-rj,- (Vv4 &,CIreA'im bISth G� VJ Name of Organization 30 4V 5+P, 0. 6OX Z 3) L-Lividto �VA q �)-2 as -I Address (3bo)3�5q-W2,?­1*rke4bu kroon�j e- 6 I'll `�11- 60/1k- Phone I Email Ballot Measure Name: L� �Gir:n Re�I on �rks ako P.ecre�-I-i 'b,sfr► c+; WA (not resolution number) &&)pcG�l The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the 2.01t!�'nera I Election. p ty Auditor 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 Voters' Pamphlet. 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