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Home My WebLink About2011 - Lynden School District No. 504 General Obligation Bonds FAILED Special Election May 17, 2011N DE N D IM? opab Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder SMOA. Ballot Measure Submitted: Date completed Initial Notes Submitted by: Contact Phone #: If submitted by mail -- Email Address: J obtains this info U-no Ld IV Checks signed by Commissioners ?I Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer �1 If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt & gives to original filer; if submitted by mail returns to submitter 3 1 H 4 With another staff member, confirms everything complete Creates folder (See Steps 6-9 in PROC) 11 L Prepares memo routing to Pros Atty with attachments count & districts only);gives to CDA for review >/ Gives copy of proposed measure to Auditor & Election Supervisor Auditor determines validation method; indicates here: ��„la �..s Go a <s �.f. - ,,rs+.•t�•r`r Auditor hand delivers packet to Pros Atty G l� Date stamps returned letter of approval from Pros Atty l� Routes Folder to Auditor Reviewed by Auditor; assigns number Letter sent (certified mail) to submitter after Ballot approval; mails copies to any other re uestors. Completes Certificate of Mailing Set-Up in ELMS c, Ballot Layout Created / Completed After Election Copy of Canvass Report sent to submitter of ballot issue Obtain Receipt from Treasurer & Assessor of results If school issue, send copy of canvass report to Supt of Public Instruction form SPI M-466) S:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Ballot Measure CHECKLIST.doc Updated 4/14/2010 Certificate of Mailin A letter regarding the exact ballot title and the headings to be used was mailed by certified mail to on L4-S� Copies of the letter was provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax Name of party jag Date: Mailed, emailed or faxed - —(===i Initial of er U.S. Postal Service CERTIFIED MAIL. RECEIPT {Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance coverage Provided) For delivery. irl . tion visit our website at www.usps.c'?m:l co Ir L rq Postage fl I Certified Fee�I' E 'rq PP Poslmsrk a Rewm Receipt Fee 0 (Endorsement Required) are v C3 Restricted oelivety Fee l rrdorsement Required] ; Q ED Er Total Pastaga a Fees ru d C3 41 F .I C + sanr TgS6 ul - YJ.1v U l��}`1 [� or PD Box No. � », v.............•. :r IU �J 1 Dated this day of Washington. puty di or ■ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ■ rint your name and address on the reverse that we can return the card to you. R ttacfi this card to the back of the mailpiece, r on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: L'� u _- c)4 L. 4W , WA 4 2. Article Number (rmnsfer from service label) PS Form 3811, February 2004 A. ❑ Aged ❑ Addressee B. Ri�ceived by (Printed Name) C. Date of Dellvary D. Is delivery address different from Rem 1? L-1 Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No iling- Exact title.doc Adopted 4/14/2010 3 So Ioe Type ertifed Mail ❑ Express Mail 7t] Reglstered ❑ Return Reoelpt for Merchandise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 7010 0290 0001 2198 2541 Domestic Retum Receipt 102595-02-M-1540 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Special Election held Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in Lynden School District 504, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, refund certain outstanding bonds, to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds, and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Lynden School District 504, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 17th day of May 2011 and the results are as follows: I Lynden School District 504 1 Proposition No. 1 Lynden School District No. 504 General Obligation Bonds - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to 165Ur 532,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; ar d collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED 4M y REJECTED 40 ry Minimum Numbers for Validation: Number of persons voting last General Election: 9,060 40% Minimum Turnout Required 3,624 Needs 60% Yes Vote of TOTAL Turnout ACTUAL RESULTS: APPROVED — 2,939 53.98% REJECTED — 2,506 46.02% PROPOSITION FAILED 53.98% The canvass has been completed this 1St day of June 2011. r,. .91TOR3� WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD Whatcom Coun Auditor r1� { , C (r Co my Legislative Aut ority `'- �4Ti..r.OFZ,: Co a osecuting Attorney �- Page 2 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Telephone: (360) 676-6740 June 2, 2011 Mr. Jim Frey, Superintendent Lynden School District 504 1203 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Dear Mr. Frey: SHIRLEY FORSLOF County Auditor DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Chief Deputy Enclosed please find a copy of the certification of the May 17, 2011, Special Election. For the Summary Report of the Official Election Results and for the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/whatcom. We look forward to working with you in the future. Please do not hesitate to give me a call at 676-6744 with any questions. Sincerely, Shirley Forslo Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure LicensinglRecording Elections Administrationllnternal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740- ext 50065 TTY FAX 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6111 TTY (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM School District Name: Lynden School District 504 Election Date: 05/17/11 Auditor Name: Shirley Forslof Date: 06/01/11 I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Cx),��iAAL �0 1) Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 9,060 76 Sq OA u 6111 IL Canvass of Election Number of Number of Proposition Dollar Type of Votes Votes Number Amount Election* For Against Passed Failed 1 $32,800,000 BO 2,939 2,506 53.98% *Type of Election Codes BO Bond M&O Maintenance & Operation CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund III. Lead/Joint Counties: N/A SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO Shawn Lewis Chief Financial Officer K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Office of Super. of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 OR E-MAIL COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: iackie-hansman(a)*121wa/us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Asst. 360-725-6111 I:\Nancy\ELECTION FORMS\SCHOOL Financial Reporting Form for Olympia.doc FORM SPI M-466 (REV 07/2010) 04/28/2011 11:25 FAX 360 738 4556 WHATCOM CO AUDITOR Z 001 TRANSMISSION OK TX/RH NO RECIPIENT ADDRESS DESTINATION ID ST. TIME TIME USE PAGES SENT RESULT *** TX REPORT *** ********************* 1300 12236066446191889747 04/28 11:25 00'30 OK MAIL BALLOT CERTIFICATION FORM Instructions. Print this form. Add the month of the election & type of election (special, primary, or general) at the top of the form. Complete the remainder of the form certifying that your ballots were mailed According to RCW 29A.40.070 or if your ballots were delayed, enter the date they were mailed and a brief description of the cause of the delay. 2011 S c a Election Initial Mailing of Absentee and Mail Ballots 19 I hereby certify that all mail ballots were available at least 20 days before the election, and all complete requests received 19 days before the election, including ongoing absentee voters and mail ballots, were mailed at least 18 days before the date of the election. ® I hereby certify that all overseas and service ballots were mailed at least 30 days before the election. If any ballots were not mailed by 18 days before the election, the date which they will be mailed is Please provide a brief description of the cause ofdelay: County County Auditor Signaturc As soon as your ballots are mailed, fax this form to: Office of the Secretary of State, Attu: Kay Ramsay at (360) 664-4619 Subsequent Mailing of Ballots Mail ballot requests received after the 19th day before the election must be mailed within two business days. If at any time between the 18"' day before and l day before the election you know that you will not meet this requirement, you must submit the following within one business day; MAIL BALLOT CERTIFICATION FORM Instructions: Print this form. Add the month of the election & type of election (special, primary, or general) at the top of the form. Complete the remainder of the form certifying that your ballots were trailed according to RCW 29A.40.070 or if your ballots were delayed, enter the date they were mailed and a brief description of the cause of the delay. 2011, n c. Election -Mal 17 Initial Mailine of Absentee and Mail Ballots 19 I hereby certify that all mail ballots were available at least 20 days before the election, and all complete requests received 19 days before the election, including ongoing absentee voters and mail ballots, were mailed at least 18 days before the date of the election. I hereby certify that all overseas and service ballots were mailed at least 30 days before the election. If any ballots were not mailed by 18 days before the election, the date which they will be mailed is Please provide a brief description of the cause of delay: County County Auditor Signature As soon as your ballots are mailed. fax this form to: Office of the Secretary of State, Attn: Kay Ramsay at (360) 664-4619 Subsequent Mailing of Ballots Mail ballot requests received after the 19th day before the election must be mailed within two business days. If at any time between the 18"' day before and 1 day before the election you know that you will not meet this requirement, you must submit the following within one business day: Date(s) affected absentee requests were received: Number of requests affected: _ Date the ballots will be mailed: Cause of delay: County County Aurr Signature Please fax this to the Office of the Secretary of State, Attn: Kay Ramsay at (360) 664-4619 within one business day. WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor MAILED VIA CERTIFIED MAIL ONApril 7, 2011 April 7, 2011 Shu-Ling Sun Lynden School District No. 504 1203 Bradley Road Lynden WA 98264 'GOM co G 0@ RE: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 — Lynden School District No. 504 General Obligation Bonds $32,800,000 Dear Ms. Sun: SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 The following is a true copy of the approved ballot title and headings as it will appear on the ballot for the May 17, 2011 Special Election: Proposition No. 1 Lynden School District No. 504 General Obligation Bonds - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: Approved ............... Rejected ................. The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. This notice of the exact language of the ballot title is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor cc: Jim Frey Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@comhatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 lu7 360-738-4555 Page 1 of 1 Shirley Forslof - Request for Political Party Observers for May 17, 2011 Election From: Shirley Forslof To: chair@whatcomrepublicans.com; demchair@whatcomdemocrats.com Date: 4/12/2011 9:47 AM Subject: Request for Political Party Observers for May 17, 2011 Election Attachments: Political Party Rep observer May 2011.doc; Political Party Dem observer May 2011.doc Dear Luanne and Natalie, Attached is a request for Political Party Observers for the May 17, 2011 Lynden School District Bond Election. A hard copy of the letter of request is also being mailed. If you have any questions, please let me know. Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360)676-6744 e-mail sforslof@co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 NOTICE: This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it may contain legally privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressee. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or other use of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited. Please destroy any hard copies you may have printed and remove all copies of the email from your mailbox and hard drive. file://C:\Documents and Settings\sforsloftocal Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\4DA41FC3Bha... 4/12/2011 OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 17, 2011 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." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.................................................................................... REJECTED?................................................................................... PA20287 CMVN20287 97P 03%d11 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 Kari Hathorn Kyle Moore Dona Bracke Kristen Reid Whatcom County Courthouse CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Randall J. Watts Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY UITY 360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson EIVED CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Buckingham APRAPRRoyce — 6 2011 CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR- Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thutin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Date: April 6, 2011 To: Shirley Forslof RE: General Obligation Bond — Lynden School District No. 504, 2011 Dear Shirley, I recommend adoption of the language submitted by the Lynden School District (attached). It meets the statutory criteria. Sincerely, Royce Buckingham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676.6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738.4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wams whatcomma.uslauditor 03/31/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Ballot Title & Ballot Headings Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Lynden School District No. 504 Capital Project Bond/General Obligation Bonds. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely Forslo Whatcom County Auditor L\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc RECEIVED MAR 3 12011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 18-11 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the 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 May 17, 2011, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $32,800,000 or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED MARCH 24, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.504 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Recitals.......................................................................................................................................... I Section1. Findings................................................................................................................. 2 Section 2. Capital Improvements............................................................................................2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds......................................................................................... 4 Section4. Details of Bonds.................................................................................................... 5 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6: .............. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ................. 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -i- P:\20287CMW\2028797P 03t10M1 RESOLUTION NO. 18-11 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the 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 May 17, 2011, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $32,800,000 or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), in order to provide the students of the District with adequate, proper and safe educational facilities; and WHEREAS, in order to provide part of the funds needed to undertake those capital investments, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $32,800,000 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether or not such Bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such Bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, RCW ch.39.98 was enacted for the purpose of establishing a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for voter -approved school district general obligation bonds; and WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 RCW authorizes the state treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state finance committee; and WHEREAS, the District may elect to participate in the Program upon an administrative determination that it is cost-effective; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. I'Mdinus. This Board of Directors (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of the students and other inhabitants of the District require 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. Capital Improvements. The District shall undertake the following capital improvements: • Replace Lynden Middle School, • Replace, remodel Fisher Elementary School, and • Redeem and refund the District's Limited General Obligation Bonds, issued on November 23, 2009, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land for District purposes. (collectively, the "Improvements"). The cost of all necessary planning, architectural, engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, on and off -site utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with the making of the foregoing capital improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such Improvements. Such Improvements shall include all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances. -2- PA20287 CMW120287 97P 03M0111 If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of Bonds authorized for the above purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors may determine and holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. The District shall determine the application of available moneys as between the various Improvements set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all of the Improvements described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed conditions, incompatible development, lack of additional state funding or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements. The Board may (a) use Bond proceeds to complete the other Improvements, (b) use Bond proceeds for other capital projects or (c) transfer unspent proceeds to the District's debt service fund in order to repay or defease outstanding Bonds. The Board shall hold a public hearing pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020 if it determines to apply Bond proceeds to other capital projects. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Improvements provided by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements for which the Bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. It is anticipated that the District will receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 28A.525 RCW in the estimated amount of $16,500,000. The District intends to apply -3- P:\20267CMVV\2028797P aanm such funds to the completion of all or a portion of the eligible Improvements described in Section 2. Such funds may also be applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Improvements described in Section 2 hereof and/or to reimburse the District for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $32,800,000. The balance of the cost of such Improvements shall be paid out of any moneys which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes, including mitigation fees, and out of possible state or federal grants of money. 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. 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 20 years from 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 -4- PA20287 CMVN20287 97P 03110/11 obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon 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 of 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 Directors. 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. The proceeds of such Bonds may be used to redeem and retire short term obligations or to reimburse the District for expenditures previously made for such Improvements. Section 5. 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 a special election to be held on May 17, 2011. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested also to call and conduct the special election to be held 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: -5- PA20207 CMM0287 97P 03MY11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED?......................................................................................... . The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent and/or Business Manager, is hereby authorized and directed (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, however, 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. -6- PA20287_CM1M20287_97P 03h0111 Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 24th day of March, 2011. ATTEST: i Se etary of the Board HDirectors LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Bo d f Directors - / - PA20287 CMM20287_97P 03M0111 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 18-11 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24th day of March, 2011. 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 said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said 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 24th day of March, 2011. �- -73 Se etary, Board of Dire ors PA20287 CMNA20287 97P 03/10/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 17, 2011 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." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED?...................................................................................... PA20287 CMW120287 97P 0311911 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 17, 2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................................ REJECTED?.......................................................................................... Whatcom County Auditor P:\20287_CMVA2028797P 97P 0311d11 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 rPt°°M °O�ti Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 3 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX V�/� 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Received From: J h to 1 t (1A Name of Presenter L, d Name of Organization Address Phone � f _ l 1 � Email Ballot Issue Name: i—q Vidn', 1!5 0-TA.00I bcncreql ON The Auditor's Office, Election Division, aQkpowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the 'J t9q,95l I Election. Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.................................................................................. REJECTED?.................................................................................... The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the Bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the Bonds. The Superintendent and/or Business Manager, is hereby authorized and directed (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, however, 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. -6- PA20287 CMW120287 97P 031011 Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held this 24th day of March, 2011. ATTEST: Se,e4etary of the Board & Directors LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON BoE64 Directors - / - PA20287 CMVN202B7 97P 03110(11 RECEIVED MAR 3 1 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 18-11 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the 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 May 17, 2011, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $32,800,000 or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED MARCH 24, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Recitals.......................................................................................................................................... 1 Section1. Findings.................................................................................................................2 Section 2. Capital Improvements............................................................................................ 2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds......................................................................................... 4 Section 4. Details of Bonds.................................................................................................... 5 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6: Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program ............................... 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -i- P:\20287CMW\2028797P 03110!11 RESOLUTION NO. 18-11 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the 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 May 17, 2011, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $32,800,000 or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds for capital improvements to the facilities of the District and authorizing the Superintendent to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), in order to provide the students of the District with adequate, proper and safe educational facilities; and WHEREAS, in order to provide part of the funds needed to undertake those capital investments, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $32,800,000 (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether or not such Bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such Bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; and WHEREAS, RCW ch.39.98 was enacted for the purpose of establishing a credit enhancement program (the "Program") for voter -approved school district general obligation bonds; and WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 RCW authorizes the state treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state finance committee; and WHEREAS, the District may elect to participate in the Program upon an administrative determination that it is cost-effective; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Directors (the "Board") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of the students and other inhabitants of the District require 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. Capital Improvements. The District shall undertake the following capital improvements: • Replace Lynden Middle School, • Replace, remodel Fisher Elementary School, and • Redeem and refund the District's Limited General Obligation Bonds, issued on November 23, 2009, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land for District purposes. (collectively, the "Improvements") The cost of all necessary planning, architectural, engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, on and off -site utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with the making of the foregoing capital improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such Improvements. Such Improvements shall include all necessary furniture, equipment and appurtenances. -2- P:\20287CMW\2028797P 03110d11 If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of Bonds authorized for the above purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors may determine and holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. The District shall determine the application of available moneys as between the various Improvements set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all of the Improvements described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such Improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed conditions, incompatible development, lack of additional state funding or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such Improvements. The Board may (a) use Bond proceeds to complete the other Improvements, (b) use Bond proceeds for other capital projects or (c) transfer unspent proceeds to the District's debt service fund in order to repay or defease outstanding Bonds. The Board shall hold a public hearing pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020 if it determines to apply Bond proceeds to other capital projects. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the Improvements provided by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those Improvements for which the Bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. It is anticipated that the District will receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant to Chapter 28A.525 RCW in the estimated amount of $16,500,000. The District intends to apply -3- P:V20287 CMVN20287 97P 03117111 such funds to the completion of all or a portion of the eligible Improvements described in Section 2. Such funds may also be applied to pay the principal of or interest on the bonds provided for herein or to make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the Improvements described in Section 2 hereof and/or to reimburse the District for such costs to the extent that District funds have been used for such purposes, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the Bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $32,800,000. The balance of the cost of such Improvements shall be paid out of any moneys which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes, including mitigation fees, and out of possible state or federal grants of money. 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. 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 20 years from 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 -4- P:\20287CMW\2028797P 03110/11 obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon 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 of 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 Directors. 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. The proceeds of such Bonds may be used to redeem and retire short term obligations or to reimburse the District for expenditures previously made for such Improvements. Section 5. 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 a special election to be held on May 17, 2011. The Whatcom County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested also to call and conduct the special election to be held 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: -5- P:\20287CMW\20287 97P 03/90/11 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the "Board"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 18-11 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 24th day of March, 2011. 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 said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said 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 24th day of March, 2011. 73 Se etary, Board of Dire ors P:120287 CMW120287 97P 03MY11 OFFICIAL BALLnT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 17, 2011 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." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?........................................................................ REJECTED?........................................................................... PA20287 CMVV120287 s7P 0311a11 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON May 17, 2011 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $32,800,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 18-11 concerning this proposition for bonds. The proposition authorizes the District to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $32,800,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum of 20 years; and collect excess property taxes annually to repay the bonds, as provided in Resolution #18-11. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.................................................................................. REJECTED?.................................................................................... Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CMW120287 97F 0311a11 VALIDATION FIGURES for School District Elections to be held in 2011 Whatcom County, Washington The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in each school district in the last General Election held on November 2, 2010. Minimum Number of Persons 40% District Voting Last General Turnout Bellingham SD 501 43,433 17,374 Ferndale SD 502 12,848 5,140 Blaine SD 503 7,015 2,806 Lynden SD 504 9,060 3 6 4 erl ian 505 4,455 1,782 Nooksack SD 506 3,980 1,592 Mt Baker SD 507 6,176 2,471 Concrete SD 11 22 (Whatcom portion) Bruire that the 40% minimum turnout be met and that a minimum of 60% yes vote of the actual voters casting ballots in any 2011 election is attained for passage. see State Constitution Article VI Section 2 (b) and RCW 84.52 Levies require a majority vote of actual voters casting ballots in any 2011 election for passage. See State Constitution Article VII, Section 2 (a) and RCW 84.52 2011 ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330) 2011 Election Dates February 8, 2011 April 26, 2011 *May 17, 2011 August 16, 2011 November 8, 2011 45-day cutoff for resolutions December 22, 2010 March 11, 2011 April 1, 2011 84-da y cutoff for resolutions May 24, 2011 August 16, 2011 *The May 17, 2011 election may only be used for tax levies that failed previously in that calendar year and new bond issues. Shirley F slof, Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County CO Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 +s,,IN "0r Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676.6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us whatcom.wa.uslauditor 03/31/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor SUBJ: Ballot Title & Ballot Headings Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for Lynden School District No. 504 Capital Project Bond/General Obligation Bonds. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely Forslof Whatcom County Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse oM 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 P``—�y Bellingham, WA 982254038 �< 360-676-6740 ` 360-738-4556 FAX .11, 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.uslauditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: �5 `' 5 (— it Received From: S P) u I i r1 . 5 w—n Name of Presenter Name of brganization Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division fah ,6 ram ct4 Fcl� ku e4r.-% Address 4443 Phone ` 4� Email if Ballot Issue Name: �K nolclg ! AY)O) D'-Arj C�'� - �C�Pic_, n tra-1 ObkkoaAim The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the .9bl I Election. 00 Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02 Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 a sate, can acts-zbui ana leave a message with the Sumas Advent Christian Church or email su- mas.clothesline@yahoo.com. — Tim Newcomb Auditor's Office ready for two Blaine, Lynden school elections BELLINGHAM — Election staff in the Whatcom County Au- ditor's Office are available to help with voter registration, voting aids, and any other assistance a voter may need for the May 17, 2011 Lynden School District spe- cial election, says Auditor Shirley Forslof. Voters may cast their ballots at the County Courthouse office, 311 Grand Ave., Suite 103, using an Accessible Voting Unit. This unit is available to voters with impaired vision and/or physical disabilities and is equipped with visual and audio technology that allows the voter to vote a secret ballot. This service for Lynden school bond voters will begin April 27. The Accessible Voting Units will also be available to voters beginning Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the April 26 Blaine School District special election. For more information, call 676-6742. Expect nightly I-5 ramp closures in Bellingham BELLINGHAM - Drivers should plan for nightly lane and ramp closures this week in downtown Bellingham as crews resume Interstate 5 ramp im- provements. This year, the Washington State Department ofTransporta- tion will extend the northbound Samish Way on -ramp, north- bound Iowa Street on -ramp and southbound Lakeway Drive on - ramp and finish the southbound Sunset Drive on -ramp. Crews will close the Sunset Drive on -ramp to southbound I-5 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night this week, and the right lane of I-5 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the same nights. Work at the Sunset ramp started last fall and was put on hold for the winter. Crews willalso close the Iowa Street on -ramp to northbound I- 5 and the right lane of I-5 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. The WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor April 12, 2011 Luanne VanWerven Whatcom County Republican Party Chair 7555 Hannegan Rd. Lynden WA 98264 .CGGM co P Ly �9SHING�0 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSffIN CHIEF DEPUTY Subject: Designation of Political Party Observer Stations and Assignment of Political Party Observers Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Dear Luanne: Please consider this a request for political party observers for the May 17, 2011 Lynden School District Special Election. Also please confirm that Jim Swanson will be the Lead Republican Observer for this election. This letter outlines the process we will be following for the May 17 Election season. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call me at 676-6744. I have designated the following political party observer stations beginning April 27 through June 1 for the May 17, 2011 Special Election. I would appreciate it if you could have one observer available to staff each observer station. The observer stations and dates are as follows: Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots Signature verification area (April 27 through June 1) Ballot opening area (May 10 through June 1) Ballot Inspection area (May 10 through June 1) Election Day and Night - Ballot processing may begin at 7:00 a.m. with totals released after 8:00 p.m. Ballot Counting Center (May 17 through June 1) Ballot Counting Center Logic & Accuracy Test of Optical Scan Ballot Counting Machines (May 12 at 9:00 a.m.) Auditor's Office Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units (April 25 at 9:00 a.m.) This is an outline of the proposed schedule; which is subject to change. Please contact the Auditor's Office for updates to the schedule. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Try Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor April 12, 2011 Natalie McClendon Whatcom County Democratic Party Chair 2414 C Street. Bellingham WA 98225 Q �GOM �k" SHIRLEY FORSLOF � COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Iri, + CHIEF DEPUTY SNINGC Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Subject: Designation of Political Party Observer Stations and Assignment of Political Party Observers Dear Natalie: Please consider this a request for political party observers for the May 17, 2011 Lynden School District Special Election. Also please confirm that Jim Fox will be the Lead Democratic Observer for this election. This letter outlines the process we will be following for the May 17 Election season. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call me at 676-6744. I have designated the following political party observer stations beginning April 27 through June 1 for the May 17, 2011 Special Election. I would appreciate it if you could have one observer available to staff each observer station. The observer stations and dates are as follows: Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots Signature verification area (April 27 through June 1) Ballot opening area (May 10 through June 1) Ballot Inspection area (May 10 through June 1) Election Day and Night - Ballot processing may begin at 7:00 a.m. with totals released after 8:00 p.m. Ballot Counting Center (May 17 through June 1) Ballot Counting Center Logic & Accuracy Test of Optical Scan Ballot Counting Machines (May 12 at 9:00 a.m.) Auditor's Office Logic and Accuracy Test of Accessible Voting Units (April 25 at 9:00 a.m.) This is an outline of the proposed schedule; which is subject to change. Please contact the Auditor's Office for updates to the schedule. Sincerely, Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 Try 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY Requesting Facilities for Meetings and Events Check one: BH o Entire event will occur during business hours. AH X Event begins or ends outside of business hours (after-hours). Requested by (Department or Entity) Auditor Date Requested 5/3/2011 Is requesting party a department or division of Whatcom County Government? X yes Date of Meeting/Event: Start Time After-hours May 17, 2011 7:00 a.m. X yes Requested Facility / Location Contact Person Courthouse Rotunda and Ist floor halls & Shirley Forslof restrooms End Time After-hours: Approx_ 9:00p m. X yes___ _ Phone #/Extension 56744 Purpose of Meeting/Event May 17, 2011 Lynden School District Bond Election Business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. A.S. Facilities Management security arrangements are required for all after-hours meetings and events. Complete the following if request is for a meeting or event that begins or ends after-hours. HVAC is needed (time) From: 7:00 a.m. To: 9:00 p.m. Lights are neededtime) From: 7:00 a.m To: 9:00 p.m. Auditor's Auditor's Office, Basement Counting Ctr, Courthouse Rotunda Office, Rotunda, 1 St floor hall and restrooms & 1st floor hall Doors to be unlocked at (time): 7:00 a.m. Rotunda & South Doors to be locked at (time): 9:00 p.m. approx Entrance NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. Please return all furniture to its original position when meeting is over. See Meeting Room Rules for other guidelines. Executive authorization is required for any request from a non -county government entity and for non -Council use of Council Chambers. o Approved o Not Approved r Approved o Not Approved County Executive Signature Date A.S. acilities ana • er Sighdture Date A.S. Facilities Management STAFF USE ONLY Date Request Received: Reserved: Security Scheduled: ❑ Yes ❑ No Start Time: Bill To: Notes: ❑ Yes ❑ No By: End Time: FIRM AD418005A