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Home My WebLink About2004 - Meridian School District No. 505 Levy M&O Levy Special Election April 27, 2004ROUTER me r-I a-%, a. V,, sb . so �� TITLE: xrah►ors Lit-o LIAR 112004 RECEIVED MAR 1 1 2004 TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE MAR 15 2004 FROM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE MAR 12 2004 ELECTION SUPERVISOR MAR 1 R 2004 BALLOT LAYOUT PROOF LAYOUT PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING 'S- CERTIFICATION 7C) PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION DISTRICT SECRETARY TREASURER'S OFFICE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE Ll rb 0 0 i C) F. 7 -e p C VOTER INFORMATION Your return envelope MUST have your signature on it or it will not be counted. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. SOME REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark • Signature does not match • Two ballots in one return envelope No polling place will be open for your precinct on Election Day, however you may deliver your voted ballot to the Auditor's Office or to these poll sites on Election Day: Bellingham 92, 131 Birchwood Presbyterian Church 400 Meadowbrook Ct. Ferndale Twp 1, 7 Laurel Community Baptist Church 162 W. Laurel Rd. Ten Mile 2, 3 New Life Fellowship 810 E Pole Rd. Van Wyck 2 Irene Reither 954 East Hemmi Rd. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently denied your civil rights as a result of a felony conviction. Questions? contact the Auditor's Office at 360- 676-6742, or 360-676-6745. /BM 1 Mail -In Voter Guide SPECIAL ELECTION April 27, 2004 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Mail -In Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard, which should first be enclosed in the Ballot security envelope. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE ial rHi %J W TO VOTE ApeC27 Election 2004 Page 1 Whatcom County, Washington Ballot Punchcard Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. 1-SIGN-YOUR NAME on the Outside of the MAILING envelope below the Voter Affidavit. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2. In this Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write -In candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the Security Flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name of the person, the Office Title and the Political Party in partisan races you wish to vote for. DO NOT punch out any other position number for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Security Envelope containing your Ballot into the Pre -addressed Mailing Envelope. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the Election. Your ballot will be counted if received in the Election Office no later than the 9th day after a Special or Primary, OR the 14th day after a General Election. You may deposit your ballot at the Election Office at 311 Grand Ave. #103, Bellingham any day but no later than 8:00 pm Election Day. OR at any open Poll Site on Election Day. 8. If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting the Auditor's Office. 9. If you have any questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at 360-676-6742 or 360-676-6745. VBM 1 VBM-Whatcom MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District No. 505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4-04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational YES - 7 4 program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: NO - 9 -� Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 * TURN OVER TO CONTINUE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004 IN MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION FOR A SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY FOR 2005, 2006, 2007, AND 2008. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington held on the 27th day of April 2004, have in no wise been altered by Wdi , c erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. l } Whatcom County Auditor `S,tj ascribed and sworn to before me this 7th day of May 2004. N 1 ki -�- C ty Legislative Authority �a ,. ry\AlNnoo O, . .1�► � fir. !� 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 our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held within various precincts within the boundaries of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington on the 27th day of April 2004 and the results were as follows: MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 Special Election - Proposition No.1 Submitted by Meridian School District No. 505 SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4.04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Ratet$1000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2005 $3.26 $1,820,000 2006 $3.26 $1,875,000 2007 $3.26 $1,930,000 2008 $3.26 $1,990,000 Should this proposition be approved? Meridian SD #505 Validation Figures Number Persons Voting Last General Election 2,143 40% Turnout 60% Yes Vote YES - 7 4 LEVY, YES 1817 NO - 9 -3� LEVY, NO 882 LEVY PASSED: 67.32% The canvass having been completed this 7th day of May 2004. OR's. *S � � e �i 858 515 WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audito ounty Legislative Au rity County De ty Prosecuting Attorney OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION School Fiscal Services Old Capitol Building, PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 753-1717 TDD (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM Whatcom County Meridian SD 505 4/27/04 COUNTY NAME SCHOOL DISTRICT NAME ELECTION DATE Shirley Forslof 5/7/04 AUDITOR NAME DATE I. MINIMUM VOTER TURNOUT REQUIREMENTS A. For excess levies: 2143 Total votes cast at last November General Election B. For bond issues voted upon during the year immediately following a State General Election (odd or even number year): 2143 Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election II. CANVASS OF ELECTION Type of Election Codes *BO Bond CP Capital Project M & O Maintenance and Operation TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund Proposition Number Dollar Amount Type of Election* Number Votes For Number Votes Against Passed Failed 1 $1,820,000 M & O 1817 882 67.32 III. LEADMOINT COUNTIES The above vote count includes votes cast in our joint county(ies). Yes ❑ No Name of county(ies): Please send official ball uia surface mail to: Michael L. Bigelow `''s s�>'• Assistant Superintendent Budget and School Business Services /• t '� • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction * ' PO BOX 47200 • ;�' �; OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 17;�" FORM SPI M-466 (Rev. 6/99) X of ��UNPY w�;':••' .......... Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676-6740;.360)738.4556 ).FAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: May 7, 2004 TO: Keith Willnauer County Assessor FROM: Shirley Forslof County Auditor RE: Special Election Official Canvass Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Received from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, the following election canvass for the Special Election held on April 27, 2004 for Meridian School District No. 505 M & 0 Levies Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Date received 0 11010 By )X&),IL- ' Administration/Intemal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 TTY 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 (360) 676.6740x360)738.4556 ;,FAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: May 7, 2004 TO: Barbara Cory County Treasurer FROM: Shirley Forslof County Auditor RE: Copies of Official Canvass of Elections MAY 13 2004 W.C. Auditors Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, ChiefDeputy Received from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, the following election canvass for the Special Election held on April 27, 2004 for Meridian School District No. 505 M & 0 Levies Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Date received _111616 Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 T'TY 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. McEACHRAN County Courthouse, Suite 201 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone (360) 676-6784; Facsimile 738-2532 To: Joyce Herrin, Auditor's 911111ce, Elections From: David Grant, Dep. Pros. Date: March 12, 2004 Re: Meridian School Levy, April 27, 2004 Special Election Ballot Title I have reviewed the accompanying Ballot Title for the April 27, 2004 Special Election for Proposition No. 1 of the Meridian School District School Support Levy, as presented by the District's Resolution No. 4-04, copy enclosed, and find it to be in compliance with statutory form requirements. MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 4-04 A RESOLUTION of the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on April 27, 2004 of a proposition of whether an excess tax of $1,820,000 should be levied in 2004 for collection in 2005, and whether an excess tax of $1,875,000 should be levied in 2005 for collection in 2006, and whether an excess tax of $1,930,000 should be levied in 2006 for collection in 2007, and whether an excess tax of $1,990,000 should be levied in 2007 for collection in 2008, said excess taxes being for the District's General Fund to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operation expenses and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operation expenses and to meet such educational needs, the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "Board of Directors"), deems it necessary to levy the following taxes for the District's General Fund upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 1 of 6 B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; and C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; and D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the district without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 2 of 6 Upon approval by the voters of Proposition No. 1 set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years by incurring indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by RCW 39.50, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition as to whether or not the District shall levy such excess taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on April 27, 2004. The Whatcom County Auditor, as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to find the existence of such an emergency and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, in the following form: Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 3 of 6 PROPOSITION NO.1 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4- 04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Collection Years 2005 2006 2007 2008 Should this proposition be approved? Approximate Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Assessed Value Amount $3.26 $1, 820,000 $3.26 $1,875,000 $3.26 $1,930,000 $3.26 $1,990,000 YES..............................0 NO............................. = Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 4 of 6 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District #505, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 10ffi day of March, 2004. ATTEST: Secretary to the Board of Directors MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505 t13 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 5 of 6 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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 true and correct copy of Resolution No. 4-04 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10a' day of March, 2004. 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 legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10`" day of March, 2004. Secretary, Board of Directors Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 6of6 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 505 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS LEVY MAR 1 1 2004 W.C. Auditors RESOLUTION NO. 4-04 A RESOLUTION of the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on April 27, 2004 of a proposition of whether an excess tax of $1,820,000 should be levied in 2004 for collection in 2005, and whether an excess tax of $1,875,000 should be levied in 2005 for collection in 2006, and whether an excess tax of $1,930,000 should be levied in 2006 for collection in 2007, and whether an excess tax of $1,990,000 should be levied in 2007 for collection in 2008, said excess taxes being for the District's General Fund to pay part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation support of the District. WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary maintenance and operation expenses and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, in order to properly provide for such maintenance and operation expenses and to meet such educational needs, the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington (the "Board of Directors"), deems it necessary to levy the following taxes for the District's General Fund upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; and Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 1 of 6 B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; and C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; and D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to 'be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether or not such excess taxes may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, Whatcom County, Washington, as follows: Section 1. The following taxes for the District's General Fund should be levied upon all of the taxable property within the District in excess of the maximum annual tax levy permitted by law to be levied within the district without a vote of the electors: A. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,820,000, said levy to be made in 2004 for collection in 2005; B. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,875,000, said levy to be made in 2005 for collection in 2006; C. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,930,000, said levy to be made in 2006 for collection in 2007; D. A tax of approximately $3.26 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $1,990,000, said levy to be made in 2007 for collection in 2008; Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 2 of 6 Upon approval by the voters of Proposition No. 1 set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 school years by incurring indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by RCW 39.50, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operation of the District during such school years as may be authorized or allowed by law for the use of excess levy funds. Section 2. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition as to whether or not the District shall levy such excess taxes for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on April 27, 2004. The Whatcom County Auditor, as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to find the existence of such an emergency and to call and conduct said special election to be held within the District on said date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify said proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor as supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, in the following form: Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 3 of 6 PROPOSITION NO.1 MAR 1 12004 MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT W.C. Auditors SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolution No. 4- 04 concerning this proposition. This proposition would authorize the District to levy the following excess taxes, in place of an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to maintain current educational program funding levels and support the District's educational programs, student services and operations: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Years Assessed Value 2005 $3.26 2006 $3.26 2007 $3.26 2008 $3.26 Should this proposition be approved? YES..............................= NO.............................. = Levy Amount $1,820,000 $1,875,000 $1,930,000 $1,990,000 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 4 of 6 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby authorized and directed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Meridian School District #505, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 10t' day of March, 2004. ATTEST: Secretary to the Board of Directors MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505 Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 5 of 6 t MAR 1 1 2004 CERTIFICATE W.C. Auditors I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505, 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 true and correct copy of Resolution No. 4-04 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10`h day of March, 2004. 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 legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10h day of March, 2004. Secretary, Board of Directors Meridian School District No. 505 Resolution No. 4-04 Page 6 of 6 STATE OF WASHINGTON,} ss Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF WHATCOM,} (L6216)NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION MERIDIAN SCHOOL, Tza Yh K i n . i being first duly sworn on oath says: DISTRICT NO.505 WHATCOM COUNTY That (s)he is the Public Notices Clerk of The Bellingham Herald, a daily WASHINGTON NOTI PRIL 27 204 HEREBY newspaper of general circulation, in said county and state and of GIVEN that on Tuesday Federated Publications, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (publisher of said Appril 27, 2004, a special election will be held in the newspaper), and authorized to make this affidavit; that the legal notice above -named school dis- trict for the submission to entitled in the cause and court named on the attached copy which is a the yualified electors of said sggcnppomronI dist>;ec the r°1- true an correct copy of the original (and hereinafter referred to as I° id RO01S s ON N . 1 "Notice") was published in the regular an entire issue, and not in MERIDIAN SCHOOL supplement, of each number of said newspaper published and circulated SCHOOL SUPPORT LEVY on the following dates, to wit: AI) ril 21, 2004 The Board of Directors of Meridian School District No. 505 approved Resolu- tion No. 4-04 concerning this itionproposition.udThis that for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of propostdon would author- P following excess tax,; the insaid Notice, at all times since, and now, the said "The Bellingham on `all oan f gpoper�ry Herald" has been established, published and circulated in the English maintain the rentriel to language continuous) and continual) as a daily newspaper in the city of maintain current educa� Y Y YtY ng levels programsup�undthe Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, the same being at all times levels and su rt the gam,District's them se pro- printed either in whole or in art in an office maintained at said lace of grams, student sernces P P and operations: Collection Years / Approx- publication; that such newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper imate Levy Racer $Levy b order of the Superior Court of Whatcom County, Washington; that the Assessed Value / Levy y P County, g � '°°nt full amount the fee ch ed for such ublicatio 2005 r 5326I il•R20,ouo $ P \`tl 2007 / $3.261$1 930,000 / ��\\\ C Y q zaoa/ .zs; stsso,000 �C �.� ........ Van %'Vyck 2 N T A Mtn Irene RIkuZ , 054 Easl I 9`. Z Hemmi - � ' Ex'0 Oe 1 election polluch special Subscribed and swoZtoefore me this electronbe open � 4 from 7:0ck am. to t i n rl da of n r i 1 ,2004 � V B L I C _ 8:00 o'clY �� to ' . ; Shirley llorslof, Whatcom % O County Auditor and Ex -of- � �� ( NG �� ficio Supervisor of Elec- . /i/ p. S H\ lions / , • • JI�C:I� NOTARY PUBLIC in d for 1e ate of Washington, residing at Bellingham