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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 - Lynden School District No. 504 School Improvement Bonds $48,000,000 PASSED Special Election April 28, 2015Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: o Tim Yal I lC. I I *11_�') Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: Name of Party Letter Sent To: Mailed, emailed, or faxed and Date: Name of Sender: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 AU270090A cqg - PROCEDURE Filing Proposed Ballot pleasures 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: �T Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with an explanatory statement (if for a primary or general election) 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: 412-L-If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 3-7. �0• �%3. If received over the counter, date stamps first page only of the submittal. 4. Checks that Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is attached and complete, the resolution contains original signatures by a majority of commissioners or other legislative body or certified copy by clerk, and explanatory statement is included if for a primary or general election. Ensures that the date of the election is stated in the resolution. �)KA-A`if packet not complete, returns packet to submitter to obtain missing information. 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 r number.) 1�r��If for primary or general election, provides voter pamphlet information packet to submitter. -9,Q, ~/ Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: Creates ballot measure file folder and staples this procedure to front of folder to be used as a checklist. CKU-� Ensures front staff completed and applies initials for Steps 2-7 above. lijll N�A -3�Mails receipt if submitted by mail. Vl 1. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. �{ A>2.Checks to see that explanatory statement word count was not exceeded. If it is, advises Auditor. -/3 Gives file to Auditor or designee.���� Actions by Auditor or designee: hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 11/13/14 ' Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) ��4. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. Reviews validation requirements based on information submitted or by consulting with submitter, what the passage requirements are, and under which RCW they are submitting the measure, if applicable. 1 Puts a copy of that information in the file and marks on the folder in red the passage requirement. ;ieturns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: 7the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: CA11— repares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title and prepare concise statement, if necessary. (See FRM #AU470090B — Prosecuting Atty Memo) Makes photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder. y9.w . Proceeds to Step 20. Ii b it m'gAe -ice city: Nor by th ecuti orne is Pro o tep 20. Pr pares transmittal letter to Assessor, if taxing or funding implications to obtain their view. (See FRM #AU470090C — Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) . ak s photocopy of resolution, validation figures (if any), and ballot measure receipt. ches to Assessor's transmittal letter. Places inside ballot measure folder. . Gives folder to Chief Deputy Auditor for review. Actions by Chief Deputy Auditor: Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation, sing green ink edits suggested corrections; initials changes; makes same markings on set to go to PA and Assessor. . Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. 6. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor: 7. Returns folder to file rack. Actions by Prosecuting Attorney: lReviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. Discusses 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: . Reviews submission. 7 Provides feedback to Auditor or sends return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample �10 Memo from Assessor) hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 11/13/14 ` Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Actions by Auditor: Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from 61 Assessor and places in the folder. 4- Reviews ballot title and headings and Assessor feedback. 35_ Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = «yyyy - #>>. G. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. 37. Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: 8. 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. 9. Obtains Auditor signature. 40. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet. S d A�r( past i ted-to-foe-includeed-,by-reguiar-m- aii-fax-vr-email-upon -requ- est-. r 4 -Completes Certificate of ❑istribution (FRM #AU470090E - Certificate of Distribution), staples to inside file folder, and prints out entail transmittal. 42. Places in file. Gives file to Election Coordinator- /���1 Actions by Election Coordinator: 44. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 45. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) 46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 46. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Naming Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 11/13/14 CG� M CO Official Canvass of the Special Election for Lynden School District 504 �t �o� Whatcom County, Washington Held Tuesday, April 28, 2015 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 Special Election held April 28, 2015, within the boundaries of Lynden School District 504, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned $48,000,000 school improvement bonds to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 12th day of May 2015. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor RoyceXclyngharri, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney nan, Council Member, Legislative Authority WHATCOM_20150428_E April 28, 2015 Summary Report Whatcom OFFICIAL RESULTS gistration & Turnout Mail Ballot Turnout AVC Edge Turnout Total .. Lynden SD 504 Prop 2015-1 APPROVED REJECTED 12,312 Voters 7,137 57.97% 0 0.00% 7,137 57.97% 18118 100.00% 4,903 68.80% 2,223 31.20% Total ... 7,126 100.00% It Page 1 of 1 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 y'MiL�o 5'1�I15 School District Name: Lynden School District 504 Election Date: 04/28/2015 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: 05/12/2015 I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: 8,545 II. Canvass of Election Proposition Dollar Number Amount 2015-1 1 $48, 000, 000 *Type of Election Codes BO Bond CP Capital Project Type of Number of Number of Election* Votes Votes For Aoainst BO 1 4,903 1 2,223 Percentage Percentage Accepted Declined 68.80% 1 31.20% M&O Maintenance & Operation TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund III. Lead/Joint Counties: N/A SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: JoLynn Berge Chief Financial Officer K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 OR E-MAIL COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: i ackie. hansm an (ask 12. wa. us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Assistant 360-725-6111 FORM SPI M-466 (REV 03/01/13) 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 May 13, 2015 Mr. Jim Frey Lynden School District 504 1203 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Dear Jim: P�GCM CO ti �9`4kINGt0t� Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Enclosed is a copy of the certification of the April 28, 2015, Special Election pertaining to your district. 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.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. CGOM C0 �rP `z� Official Canvass of the Special Election for Lynden School District 504 � Whatcom County, Washington 9`ShINC'tC Held Tuesday, April 28, 2015 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 Special Election held April 28, 2015, within the boundaries of Lynden School District 504, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned $48,000,000 school improvement bonds to replace Lynden Middle School, replace and modernize portions of Fisher Elementary School, and refund certain outstanding district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure Passed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 12th day of May 2015. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Kckiingham, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney uncil Member, CbcwAy-Legislative Authority />03 X �- Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 982254038 Phone: (360) 676-6740 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT OM CO J �tgsHrn��Qe' Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the Lynden School District 504, Proposition No. 2015-1, School Improvement Bonds - $48,000,000, election results from the April 28, 2015 Special Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: ( �QZAA 3 Name U V VDate TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.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 E-mailed to: Jim Frey, Superintendent, Lynden School District 504 Shari Shagren, Administrative Assistant to Jim Frey Heidi Dyck, Finance and Operations Director February 18, 2015 Jim Frey, Superintendent Lynden School District 504 1203 Bradley Rd. Lynden, WA 98264 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Jim: Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the April 28, 2015, Special Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Lynden School District 504 Proposition No. 2015-1 School Improvement Bonds - $48,000,000 All other language will remain the same as submitted. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, —:�� . r .� Debbie Adelstein L; County Auditor cc: Shari Shagren Heidi Dyck Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-715-7474 relay calls. Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 12:08 PM To: 'freyj@lynden.wednet.edu' Cc: 'shag rens@lynden.wednet.edu'; 'dyckh@lynden.wednet.edu' Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure for 4-28-15 Election Attachments: LSD 504 4-28-15 Spec Ele_20150218120436.pdf Dear Mr. Frey: Please see the attached letter regarding Lynden School District's proposed ballot measure for the April 28 Special Election. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy .M..Moore Office Coord-r-nator ZVliatcom County .Auditors Office gll 7rand ..Ave., Suite log Belinglaam, VA 98225 &6o% 676-6740, ext. #�ound-.&y) 50071 Whatcom County 2�°'_�_r0v Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 n� p�y'Kas Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: eiectionsfto.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Diana Bra is , hief Deputy Auditor Date: February 5, 2015 Re: Lynden School District 504 Proposition No. 1 School Improvement Bonds - $48,000,000 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RIND McE At�t HRAN Prosecug FEB 5 2015 Whatcom County Bellingham, WA 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 - hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc gGGM COG �4aH1NG�0 VALIDATION FIGURES for School District Elections to be held in 2015 Whatcom County, Washington Depending on the type of ballot measure, there may be a requirement for a minimum turnout based on the voter turnout of the previous year's General Election. This minimum turnout is in addition to the simple majority (50% + 1) or super majority (60% + 1) vote requirement. This list shows the number of voters in the 2014 General Election and 40% of the number of votes cast in the 2014 General Election (the most common validation requirement). Keep In Mind: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without a completed Ballot Measure Cover Sheet which includes the type of election and the pass/fail requirement for the ballot measure as determined by your district's legal counsel. District Bellingham SD 501 Ferndale SD 502 Blaine SD 503 Lynden SD 504 Meridian SD 505 Nooksack SD 506 Mt Baker SD 507 Concrete SD 11 Minimum Number of Persons 40% Voting Last General Turnout 36,875 14,750 11,360 4,544 6,416 2,567 8,545 3,418 4,066 1,627 3,518 1,408 5,323 2,130 20 (Whatcom portion) 2015 ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and. 330) 2015 Election Dates February 10, 2015 April 28, 2015 August 4, 2015 (Primary) November 3, 2015 (General) Resolution Deadlines December 26, 2014 March 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 August 4, 2015 The State Legislature may change the date(s) of an election(s). Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Scam co pyA Ballot Measure Cover Sheet ?'TMIMGZ0I� This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: Lynden School District No. 504 District Address: 1203 Bradley Road Lynden WA 98264 District contact Person 1: Shari Shagren, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-354-4443 Email: ShagrenS@lynden.wednet.edu District Contact Person Z Heidi Dyck, Finance and Operations Director (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-354-4443 Email: dyckh@lynden.wednet.edu Attorney for District: K&L Gates, Cynthia Weed/Bill Higham Attorney Phone: 206-370-7801 Election Information •- of - • • • Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel: 60% - Validation is 40% of the last general election (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 28A.530.010 RCW 84.52.056 Have • Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of W Yes the Original? Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? A Yes Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election) This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditorlpdflmeasurecover.pdf Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Whatcom County P'``om C, Auditor's Office 3� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: election s@co.whatcom.wa. us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Debbie Adelstein County Auditor F2�c:"��IVEr3 FEB 0 3 Z015 DE13I31E ADELSTEIN WI•IATO®IVi COUNTYAUDITOR Measure Receipt Date Received f Received From: Sx Name of Presenter and Title Name of Organization Address Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: V1 1,Iz iy&-000t- i Si . 600 (not resolu ion number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the �t7� `� k SpE-611 Election. Deputy 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. Presenter's -Signature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 RECEIVED FEB 0 3 2015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHAT CDIVI COUNTY AUDITOR LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 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 April28, 2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $48,000,000 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: JANUARY 8, 2015 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 Section4. Details of Bonds................................................................................................... 4 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6. - Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program .............................. 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -i- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 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 April28, 2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $48,000,000 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 $48,000,000 (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, 0 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_CM1M20287_ASR 01/08/15 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, after 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 $12,300,000. The District intends to apply -3- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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 $48,000,000. 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:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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 April 28, 2015. 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:\20287 CMW\20287 ASR 01/08/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. 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- P120287 CMW\20287 ASR 01/08/15 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 Sth day of January, 2015. ATTEST: Secretary of the Board f Direct rs LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, W14ATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON AzlXk"-L Board of Directors - /' PA20287 CMWT0287 ASR 01/08/15 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. 01-15 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of January, 2015. 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 8th day of January, 2015. ecretary, Board o irecto P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON April 28, 2015 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, vlace a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?..................................................................................I....... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑ P:\20287_CMW\20287-ASR 01/08/15 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON April 28, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 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 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑ Whatcom County Auditor P:\20287 CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 WHATCOM COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICEp Keith M. Willnauer Assessor �9s►„N��°2 Date: February 10, 2015 County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98226-4038 Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Fax: (360) 738-2472 RECEIVED FEB 1 1 2015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNT ., . UDITOR To: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant Whatcom County Assessor's Office III Re: Lynden School District #504 Proposition No. 1 School Improvements Bonds - $48,000,000 I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for Lynden School District #504 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure. 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 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES RECEIVED Karen L.Frakes Royce Buckingham D n FE n V CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen DE13BIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUMY AUDITOR APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker Date; February 9, 2015 To: Debbie Adelstein RE: Proposition 1, School Improvement Bonds — Lynden School District No. 504, 2013 Dear Debbie, I recommend adoption of the Ballot Title language submitted by the Lynden School District (attached). It meets the statutory criteria of RCW 29A.36.071. Sincerely, R16a; uB ckzlagham Attorney for Whatcom County PDS Whatcom County o-��M Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �`SEiFn��p Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections aoco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: February 5, 2015 Re: Lynden School District 504 Proposition No. 1 School Improvement Bonds - $48,000,000 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division 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. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County �aM Auditor's Office4� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �43a,HGT°{ Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections5co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Diana Bradrick, Chief Deputy Auditor Date: February 5, 2015 Re: Lynden School District 504 Proposition No. 1 School Improvement Bonds - $48,000,000 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the district. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the district's legal counsel: 60%/40%. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Monday, February 9. Thank You. I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_ Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Assessor Ballot Title Letter.doc p�GOM CO �9SFIING10 VALIDATION FIGURES for School District Elections to be held in 2015 Whatcom County, Washington Depending on the type of ballot measure, there may be a requirement for a minimum turnout based on the voter turnout of the previous year's General Election. This minimum turnout is in addition to the simple majority (50% + 1) or super majority (60% + 1) vote requirement. This list shows the number of voters in the 2014 General Election and 40% of the number of votes cast in the 2014 General Election (the most common validation requirement). Keep In Mind: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without a completed Ballot Measure Corer Sheet which includes the type of election and the pass/fail requirement for the ballot measure as determined by your district's legal counsel. District Bellingham SD 501 Ferndale SD 502 Blaine SD 503 Lynden SD 504 Meridian SD 505 Nooksack SD 506 Mt Baker SD 507 Concrete SD 11 Minimum Number of Persons 40% Voting Last General Turnout 36,875 14,750 11,360 4,544 6,416 2,567 8,545 3,418 4,066 1,627 3,518 1,408 5,323 2,130 20 (Whatcom portion) 2015 ELECTION DATES (RCW 29A.56.020, 29A.04.311, .321 and .330) 2015 Election Dates February 10, 2015 April 28, 2015 August 4, 2015 (Primary) November 3, 2015 (General) Resolution Deadlines December 26, 2014 March 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 August 4, 2015 The State Legislature may change the date(s) of an election(s). Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Whatcom County ,OM co Auditor's Office kf- _ "< Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 � 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections @co.whatcom.wa. us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Lg.VI s s�L< E E".00ED FEB 0 3 Z015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Ballot Measure Receipt H;jCO1'>ll COUNTY AUDITOR Date Received: (, Received From:Si- Name of Presenter and Title Name of Organization 1 Z o rp \ L Address Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: L \( o I)Iz ti S c- qc,i_ bi SI `wYl ci (not resolu ion number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, -acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the i < < �O-� ict 1 Election - Deputy 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. Presenter's Ignature Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 .' I .lrp.`GOM CO`yc -� Ballot Measure Cover Sheet This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor Name of District: Lynden School District No. 504 District Address: 1203 Bradley Road Lynden WA 98264 District contact Person 1: Shari Shagren, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-354-4443 Email: ShagrenS@lynden.wednet.edu District Contact Person 2: Heidi Dyck, Finance and Operations Director (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-354-4443 Email: dyckh@lynden.wednet.edu Attorney for District: K&L Gates, Cynthia Weed/Bill Higham Attorney Phone: 206-370-7801 Type of Election: Bond Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel: 60% - Validation is 40% of the last general election (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References RCW 28A.530.010 RCW 84.52.056 ..aetf-._:.-�-: NIT.- , • - F:zir r ot3.'" �:� �.p"'r.}`� ��wk% �)-;� f+-.ea���.�+w✓1�w��;�'1�2�=�"�:�`ii�s���� � �t � Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of id Yes the Original? Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? A Yes Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election) This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/pdf/measurecover.Adf Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. E 11�"E I V E D FEB 0 3 2015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATnOW1 COUNTY AUDITOR LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS RESOLUTION NO.01-15 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 April28, 2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $48,000,000 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 subinit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED: JANUARY 8, 2015 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 Section4. Details of Bonds......:............................................................................................ 4 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program .............................. 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -i- PA20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 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 April28, 2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $48,000,000 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 $48,000,000 (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, W 4ATCOM 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- R\20287_CM1M20287_ASR O1/08/15 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, after 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 $12,300,000. The District intends to apply -3- PA202e7 CMw\20287 ASR 01/08/15 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 $48,000,000. 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:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR Ol/08/15 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 April 28, 2015. 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:T0287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. 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- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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 8th day of January, 2015. ATTEST: Secretary of the Board,16f Directors LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON W�'- -'�< Board of Directors -7- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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. 01-15 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of January, 2015. 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 8th day of January, 2015. / ecretary, Board of irecto PA20287 CMW\20287 ASR 01/08/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON April 28, 2015 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 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑ PA20287 CMW\20287 ASR 01/08/15 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON April 28, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 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 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................... O Whatcom County Auditor PA20287 CMW\20287 ASR 01/08/15 RCW 84.52.056: Excess levies for capital purposes authorized. Page 1 of 1 RCW 84.52.056 Excess levies for capital purposes authorized. (1) Any municipal corporation otherwise authorized by law to issue general obligation bonds for capital purposes may, at an election duly held after giving notice thereof as required by law, authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for capital purposes only, which does not include the replacement of equipment, and provide for the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds by annual levies in excess of the tax limitations contained in RCW 84.52.050 to 84.52.056, inclusive and RCW 84.52.043. Such an election may not be held more often than twice a calendar year, and the proposition to issue any such bonds and to exceed the tax limitation must receive the affirmative vote of a three -fifths majority of those voting on the proposition and the total number of persons voting at the election must constitute not less than forty percent of the voters in the municipal corporation who voted at the last preceding general state election. (2) Any taxing district has the right by vote of its governing body to refund any general obligation bonds of said district issued for capital purposes only, and to provide for the interest thereon and amortization thereof by annual levies in excess of the tax limitations provided for in RCW 84.52.050 to84.52.056 , inclusive and RCW 84.52.043. (3) For the purposes of this section, "bond" includes a municipal corporation's obligation to make payments to the state in connection with a financing contract entered into by the state by or on behalf of a municipal corporation under chapter 39.94 RCW. [2010 c 115 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 104; 1973 1st ex.s. c 195 § 148; 1961 c 15 § 84.52.056. Prior: 1959 c 290 § 2; 1951 2nd ex.s. c 23 § 4; prior: 1951 c 255 § 1, part; 1950 ex.s. c 11 § 1, part; 1945 c 253 § 1, part; 1941 c 176 § 1, part; 1939 c 83 § 1, part; 1939 c 2 (Init. Meas. No. 129); 1937 c 1 (Init. Meas. No. 114); 1935 c 2 (Init. Meas. No. 94); 1933 c 4 (Init. Meas. No. 64); Rem. Supp. 1945 § 11238- 1 e, part.] Notes: Authority -- 2010 c 115: See note following RCW 39.94.030. Severability -- Effective dates and termination dates -- Construction --1973 1st ex.s. c 195: See notes following RCW 84.52.043. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=84.52.056 2/4/2015 Whatcom County P�� c°cy Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 O Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 4Sh�NG� Phone: (360) 676-6742 Fax: (360) 738-4556 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor Debbie Adelstein County Auditor REL��VEd FEB 0 3 2015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN Ballot Measure Receipt WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR Date Received: L 2-� • ' Received From: Name of Presenter and Title VA.� 1 L* I � . 1 &- Name of Organization 2 1->jt c Z\ P- A L`��Vv-eL— Address e Phone Email Ballot Measure Name: L \,I in I�Iz ti SC I4-c-A�Ii- Ui Si 6oyl U (not resole ion number) The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above ballot measure for inclusion in the Election. Deputy 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. Presenter's 79106nature - . - --- Z -� --/S- Date I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 07/01/14 4G�d' Cd6 Ballot Measure Cover Sheet �AakIHGSQ� This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: Lynden School District No. 504 District Address: 1203 Bradley Road Lynden WA 98264 District contact Person 1: Shari Shagren, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360-354-4443 Email: ShagrenS@Iynden.wednet.edu District Contact Person 2: Heidi Dyck, Finance and Operations Director Contact Person 2 Phone: 360-354-4443 Email (Name and Title) dyckh@lynden.wednet.edu Attorneyo • Attorney for District: K&L Gates, Cynthia Weed/Bill Higham Attorney Phone: 206-370-7801 Type of Election: Bond Email: cynthia.weed@klgates.com (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel: 60% - Validation is 40% of the last general election (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: RCW 28A.530.010 RCW 84.52.056 Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of 0 Yes the Original? Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? © Yes Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election) This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditors Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditorlpdf/measurecoverpdf Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. PCOM� Ballot Measure Cover Sheet �P a o� This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure submitted to the Whatcom County Auditor. Name of District: L <CA 00 ( � � S�- rn c. District Address: _I " 8- ��..- ` C 9 Z District Contact Person 1: ��c n 0, (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: (36) 35tl Email: skrc, District Contact Person 2: cL 'r-x—,.cam - (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: Email: Attorney Information Attorney for District: K + L • z a-�," — Attorney Phone: 7-06- 3.170 --79O I Email- Election Information Type of Election: L S (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement for the Measure as Determined by District's Legal Counsel: (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: 2Cc,--� Z�� A - s. D 1 a sZ.�-z 191-k.SZ,0 S- Attached the Resolution with Original Signatures - or - the Resolution as a Certified Copy of ❑/Yes the Original? Fully Completed this Cover Sheet? W-� Yes Attached the Explanatory Statement for the Local Voters' Pamphlet Prepared by your ❑ Yes Attorney with the Resolution? (Applicable only for Primary or General Election) This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www. whatcomcounty. uslauditorindflmeasurecover pdf Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. If it is for a primary or general election, the explanatory statement must also be attached. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. RECEIVED FEB 0 3 2015 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS RESOLUTION NO.01-15 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 April28, 2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $48,000,000 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: JANUARY 8, 2015 K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pa,e Recitals......................................................................................................................................... 1 Section1. Findings................................................................................................................ 2 Section 2. Capital Improvements........................................................................................... 2 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds......................................................................................... 4 Section4. Details of Bonds................................................................................................... 4 Section5. Election................................................................................................................. 5 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program .............................. 6 Section7. Severability........................................................................................................... 6 Section8. Effective Date....................................................................................................... 7 -1- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 RESOLUTION NO.01-15 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 April28, 2015, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $48,000,000 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 $48,000,000 (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. Findinas. 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:\20287_CMW\202e7_ASR 01/08/15 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, after 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 $12,300,000. The District intends to apply -3- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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 $48,000,000. 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:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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 April 28, 2015. 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:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. 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- P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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 8th day of January, 2015. ATTEST: _J S retary of the Board f Direct rs LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON i "tom Board of Directors - / - P:\20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 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. 01-15 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of January, 2015. 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 8th day of January, 2015. ecretary, Board o 0 irecto .• PA20287 CMM20287 ASR 01/08/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON April 28, 2015 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, lace a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." PROPOSITION NO. 1 LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑ PA20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 504 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON April 28, 2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 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 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS - $48,000,000 The Board of Directors of Lynden School District No. 504 adopted Resolution No. 01-15 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 district bonds, the proceeds of which were used to acquire land; to issue $48,000,000 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 No. 01-15. Should this proposition be: APPROVED?.......................................................................................... ❑ REJECTED?........................................................................................... ❑ Whatcom County Auditor PA20287_CMW\20287_ASR 01/08/15