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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 - Mount Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs Operations Replacement Levy PASSED Special Election February 14 2012MT. Baker School Dist. No. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY Ballot Measure Submitted Checklist == Attach to front of folder Ballot Measure Submitted: Date Initial Notes 1 I /nAk Submitted by. Contact Phone #: -�lU -3- If submitted by mail 0 1`— Email Address: @ oj� a 'Luc net,tai s this info Checks signed by Commissioners Date Stamps Submittal, Makes copy for filer �, l `� '/ If Document Calling for an election is included in the submittal, have Auditor or Deputy Auditor sign Fills out receipt & gives original to the filer; if submitted by mail returns original to submitter. Makes a copy for the Auditor File. 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(Extra Fee) 7003 2260 0006 4276 4179 Domestic Return Receipt ❑ Yes 102595-02-M-1540 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 February 29, 2012 Mr. Karst Brandsma Mount Baker School District 507 P.O. Box 95 Deming, WA 98244 Dear Mr. Brandsma: GOM CO s��P Iu A �SMING�O Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosed please find a copy of the certification of the February 14, 2012, Special Election pertaining to your district. For the Summary Report of the Official Election Results and for the Precinct by Precinct Abstract, please refer to our website at http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/whatcom. Please do not hesitate to give me a call at 676-6744 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ue� r Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administrationlinternal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcom.wa.us 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 TTY 360-738-4555 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS of the Special Election held Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Mt. Baker School District 507, Whatcom County, Washington, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the district a proposition to levy taxes to replace an expiring levy to support the district's educational programs and daily operations. CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM THIS IS TO CERTIFY that we, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Mt. Baker School District 507, Whatcom County, Washington, on the 141h day of February 2012 and the results are as follows: MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 507 Proposition No.1 Mt. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $ 3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES NO ACTUAL RESULTS: YES — 2,141 60.46% NO — 1,400 39.54% Proposition PASSED 60.46% The canvass has been completed this 28th day of February 2012, WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD ��. * { Whatcom County Auditor .•` yr`,, •*` r, `� fir`= ci County Legislative A ority w F Cor Co 4tyProsecuting Attorney Page 2 OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Old Capitol Building. PO Box 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6111 TTY (360) 664-3631 COUNTY AUDITOR'S SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCING ELECTIONS REPORTING FORM School District Name: Mt. Baker School District 507 Election Date: February 14, 2012 Auditor Name: Debbie Adelstein Date: February 29, 2012 I. Minimum Voter Turnout Requirements for Bond Issues Total votes cast at last qualifying State General Election: N/A (Levy) II. Canvass of Election Proposition Number Dollar Amount Type of Election* Number of Votes For Number of Votes Against Passed Failed 2013/$4,870,000 2014/$5,350,000 2015/$5,460,000 1 2016/$5,570,000 M&O 2,141 1,400 60.46% 2013/$ 250,000 2014/$1,250,000 2015/$1,250,000 2016/$1,250,000 2017/$1,250,000 2 2018/$1,250,000 CID 2,103 1,422 59.66% *Type of Election Codes BO Bond M&O Maintenance & Operation CP Capital Project TVF Transportation Vehicle Fund III. Lead/Joint Counties: N/A SEND COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: Shawn Lewis Chief Financial Officer K-12 Fiscal Services & Policy Office of Super. of Public Instruction PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 OR E-MAIL COMPLETED REPORT WITH A BALLOT ATTACHED TO: iackie-hansmanOW2/wa/us Jackie Hansman, Exec. Asst. 360-725-6111 I-\Nancy\ELECTION FORMS\SCHOOL Financial Reporting Form for Olympia doc FORM SPI M-466 (REV 07/2010) � 1 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty us/auditor �GOM co r 9 N G Ors Mailed Via Certified Mail on December 21, 2011 December 21, 2011 Karst Brandsma Mt. Baker School District 507 P.O. Box 95 Deming, Washington 98244 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Re: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Mt. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy Dear Mr. Brandsma: Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 1, Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy. The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. Notice of the exact language of the ballot title is provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, Q�/Shirley Forslof t/ Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6740 Proposition No. 1 Mt. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11 /12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $3.31 $4,870,000 2014 $3.64 $5, 350, 000 2015 $3.72 $5,460,000 2016 $3.74 $5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES................................. NO................................. WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Email: Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor 'GpM C0 s tyQs NG�OI� Mailed Via Certified Mail on December 20, 2011 December 20, 2011 Dr. Richard Gantman Mt. Baker School District 507 P.O. Box 95 Deming, Washington 98244 SHIRLEY FORSLOF COUNTY AUDITOR DEBBIE ADELSTEIN CHIEF DEPUTY Phone: 360-676-6740 FAX: 360-738-4556 Re: Ballot Title: Proposition No. 1 Mt. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy Dear Dr. Gantman Enclosed is a true copy of the ballot title for Proposition No. 1, Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy. The ballot title has been approved by Royce Buckingham, Civil Prosecuting Attorney. Notice of the exact language of the ballot title is provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. *"hirleyForslof Whatcom County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administrative/Internal Audit Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 360-676-6740 360-676-6742 360-676-6740 ext 50065 360-738-4555 Proposition No. 1 Mt. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $3.31 $4, 870, 000 2014 $3.64 $5,350,000 2015 $3.72 $5,460,000 2016 $3.74 $5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES............................... NO............................... 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 Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT VED ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen DEC 1 9 2011 APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Th u lin SHIRLEY FORSLOF Hilary A. Thomas WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker a Date: December 16, 2011 To: Shirley Forslof/Debbie Adelstein From: Royce Buckingham, Attorney for Whatcom County RE. Ballot Title proposals for School Levies for the following districts: Bellingham School District 501 — Replacement Tech. Capital Projects Bellingham School District 501 — Replacement Ed. Support and Operations Blaine School District 503 — General Obligation Bonds Mt. Baker School District 507 — Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Mt. Baker School District 507 — Facilities and Tech. Dear Shirley and Debbie, The following reflects my review of the above (and enclosed) ballot title proposals: All of the proposals submitted meet the criteria for ballot titles and are approved by my office. Sincerely, Royce,Bu gham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360.738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatcom.wa.us whatcom.wa.us/auditor 12/12/11 DAA,:., SSWhatcom County Auditor Elections Division RECEIVED DEC 19 2011 SHIRLEY WHATCUNTY AUDITOR OM TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor r SUBJ: MT. Baker School District No. 507 — Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for MT. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely Forslof Whatcom County Auditor lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse M�°�� 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r4 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 s 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX r 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division Ecaply BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: \ �� i !] I I � Received From- b Ckd Name of Presenter _ Name of Organization• SAddress 3W-- 3-aow JkaJA,,g J @ bakerrw n .�du Phone Email Ballot Issue Name 1`�\�1��t `Ck,�_\ �JiSTy-t The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the , Ve-h , 66kI )- Election. r; Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Eleclion\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 RECEIVED DEC — 9 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 11/12:13 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied in the amount of $4,870,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $5,350,000 in 2013 for "collection in 2014, $5,460,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $5,570,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED DECEMBER 8, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 11/12:13 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied in the amount of $4,870,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $5,350,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $5,460,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $5,570,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District'), for the past four years has had in effect a maintenance and operations levy to enable the District to pay for its educational programs and services, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, buildings and transportation; and WHEREAS, the current maintenance and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary educational programs and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, to provide properly for such educational programs and operations and educational needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to levy the following taxes upon all of the taxable property within the District above 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 $3.31 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,870,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; B. A tax of approximately $3.64 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,350,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014; C. A tax of approximately $3.72 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,460,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. A tax of approximately $3.74 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,570,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether 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 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507, 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 above the maximum annual tax levy pennitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $4,870,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; B. $5,350,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014; C. $5,460,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. $5,570,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon information provided by the County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2012 levy is $3.31 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2013 levy is $3.64 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2014 levy is $3.72 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2015 levy is $3.74 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the -2- P120391 DOT120391 21T 12/02/11 proposition substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short tenn obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operations 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 the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District on the date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition substantially in the following form: -3- PA20391 DOT\20391 21T 12102/11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $ 3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... a NO ............ The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- P 120391 DOT20391 21T 12/02/11 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on December 8, 2011. ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON JiM14, 4_4� Chair and Director Director irector irector c Director -5- PA20391 -DO T120391 21T 12/02/11 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, 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. 11/12:13 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on December 8, 2011. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on December 8, 2011. Secretary, Board of Directors P:%20391 DOT\20391 21T 12/02/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." PROPOSITION NO. I MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $ 3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ PA20391 DOT\20391 21T 12/02/11 NOTICE MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 14, 2012, 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 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... a NO........................................ a Whatcom County Auditor P:%20391 DOl\20391 21T 12/02/11 Whatcom County Auditor's Office 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 `°� •;O ypG Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 360-676-6740 360-738-4556 FAX 360-738-4555 TTY auditor&o.whatconn.wa. us whatcom.wa.us/auditor 12/12/11 Whatcom County Auditor Elections Division TO: Prosecuting Attorney's Office / Royce Buckingham FROM: Shirley Forslof, Auditor roCOk' 1 SUBJ: MT. Baker School District No. 507 — Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy Please review the enclosed Ballot Title and headings for MT. Baker School District No. 507 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy. Contact information is included if you need to discuss this matter with the district. I will await your confirmation letter of approval. Please return it to my office after your review is complete. Thank You. Shirely Forslof Whatcom County Auditor lAPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Prosecuting Atty ballot title letter.doc Whatcom County Courthouse CO 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 PS`oM�°tia Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 360-676-6740 sr 360-738-4556 FAX 9shINGSO 360-738-4555 TTY E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatconn.wa.us/auditor BALLOT MEASURE RECEIPT Date Received: Received From: �1J�V,h_ i e, TT fRC1(110.� Name of Presenter -� Name of Organization- S Address C�- Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division 360-3�3-acw AaAAoi dLrn�baker.w�ne�.e�u Phone Email Ballot Issue Name: aA 0�c Tc The Auditor's Office, Election Division, acknowledges receipt of the above - named Proposition for inclusion in the Ve_'6 , W)- Election. I �i Deputy Auditor I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\02_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.DOCAdopted 7/27/06 RECEIVED DEC — 9 2011 SHIRLEY FORSLOF WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY RESOLUTION NO. 11 / 12:13 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied in the amount of $4,870,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $5,350,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $5,460,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $5,570,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. ADOPTED DECEMBER 8, 2011 PREPARED BY: K&L GATES LLP Seattle, Washington RESOLUTION NO. 11/12:13 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the District at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012, of the proposition of whether excess taxes should be levied in the amount of $4,870,000 in 2012 for collection in 2013, $5,350,000 in 2013 for collection in 2014, $5,460,000 in 2014 for collection in 2015, and $5,570,000 in 2015 for collection in 2016, said excess taxes to pay part of the cost of education programs and maintenance and operations support of the District. WHEREAS, Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District'), for the past four years has had in effect a maintenance and operations levy to enable the District to pay for its educational programs and services, including teaching, school supplies, technology, athletics, buildings and transportation; and WHEREAS, the current maintenance and operations levies expire this year; and WHEREAS, the money in and to be paid into the General Fund of the District during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years will be insufficient to enable the District to pay for necessary educational programs and operations and to properly meet the educational needs of the students attending District schools; and WHEREAS, to provide properly for such educational programs and operations and educational needs, the Board of Directors of the District deems it necessary to levy the following taxes upon all of the taxable property within the District above 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 $3.31 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $4,870,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; B. A tax of approximately $3.64 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,350,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014; C. A tax of approximately $3.72 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,460,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. A tax of approximately $3.74 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide $5,570,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether 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 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507, 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 above the maximum annual tax levy pennitted by law to be levied within the District without a vote of the electors: A. $4,870,000, said levy to be made in 2012 for collection in 2013; B. $5,350,000, said levy to be made in 2013 for collection in 2014; C. $5,460,000, said levy to be made in 2014 for collection in 2015; and D. $5,570,000, said levy to be made in 2015 for collection in 2016. The estimated levy rate depends upon the final dollar amount of assessed value of the property within the District. At this time, based upon infonnation provided by the County Assessor's office, the estimated levy rate for the 2012 levy is $3.31 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2013 levy is $3.64 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, the estimated levy rate for the 2014 levy is $3.72 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, and the estimated levy rate for the 2015 levy is $3.74 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The exact levy rate shall be adjusted based upon the actual assessed value of the property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the -2- PA20391 DO1120391 21T 12/02/11 proposition substantially in the form set forth below, the District may use the proceeds of said levies during the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 school years by incurring an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations against the General Fund of the District, as authorized by Chapter 39.50 RCW, and may expend the proceeds of said levies to pay such part of the general expenses of maintenance and operations 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 the best interests of the District require the submission to the qualified electors of the District of the proposition of whether the District shall levy such excess tax for their ratification or rejection at a special election to be held therein on February 14, 2012. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District on the date and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition substantially in the form hereinafter set forth. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition substantially in the following form: -3- P:\20391DOT\2039121T 12/02/11 PROPOSITION NO. 1 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $ 3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 The Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor. -4- RQ0391 DOT120391 21T 12/02/11 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held on December 8, 2011. ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Chair and Director Director ircctor --- i rector a Director -5- PA20391 DUR20391 21T 12/02/11 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Mt. Baker School District No. 507, 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. 11 / 12:13 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on December 8, 2011. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of the Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper passage of the Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on December 8, 2011. Secretary, Board of Directors PA20391 DOT\20391 21T 12/02/11 OFFICIAL BALLOT MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $ 3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ a P:120391 DOW0391 21T 12/02/11 NOTICE MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON February 14, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 14, 2012, 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 MT. BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 507 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS REPLACEMENT LEVY The Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 11/12:13 concerning educational funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy the following excess taxes, to replace an expiring levy, on all taxable property within the District, to support the District's educational programs and daily operations, including teachers, staff, classroom materials, and textbooks: Approximate Collection Levy Rate/$1,000 Levy Years Assessed Value Amount 2013 $ 3.31 $ 4,870,000 2014 $ 3.64 $ 5,350,000 2015 $ 3.72 $ 5,460,000 2016 $ 3.74 $ 5,570,000 Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO........................................ 0 Whatcom County Auditor PA20391 DOM0391 21T 12/02/11