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Home My WebLink About2016 - Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 2016-1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy Nov 8,2016 Failedcertificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: �. Q�c on Copies of the letter were provided to other parties by regular mail, email or fax: ��a�md emailed, or faxed Name of te: —Sender: Name of Part Letter Sent To:— Poid Roberts Paris and Reoreaklon Districk 1 Proposition No. 2016.1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy The Board of COnIrnissioners of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 adopted ResolutionNo.No. 2016-001 concerning library faa4ities funding- proposifion authorizes the District to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 tapproxirnately $.5148213 per $1,060 of assessed valuabony in excess of regular taxes to Pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County LibrarySystem, as provided in Resolution No. 2016- om _ Should this proposifion be approvers? YES #E � No 4 (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06113 �GaM CO Official Canvass of the General Election for f Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Whatcom County, Washington °SKIN Held Tuesday, November 8, 2016 State of Washington County of Whatcom The undersigned, being the officers designated by law as constituting the Whatcom County Canvassing Board, have completed the canvass of votes as it pertains to the General Election held November 8, 2016, within the boundaries of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1, Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition authorizes the district to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 (approximately $.5148213 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) in excess of regular taxes to pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County Library System. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure failed. WITNESS our hand and seal this 29th day of November 2016. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce BuigYtam,il Deputy Prosecuting Attorney nan, Council Chair, —Coun y gislative Authority C�J Y C v �M A rCa�1`, COU9TY $Tort or .7�yAry�1® Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Intemet: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor November 30, 2016 Linda Hughes, Chair Point Roberts Park and PO Box 156 M CO Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick �4ShING 0 Chief Deputy Auditor Recreation District 1 Point Roberts, WA 98281 Dear Linda: Enclosed is the Summary Report of the official election results from the November 8, 2016 General Election as well as a copy of the certification. 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 778-5105. Sincerely, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Enclosure Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@comhatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. Registration & Turnout Total Registration and Turnout Contests Initiative Measure No. 1433 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 1464 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 1491 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 1501 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO Initiative Measure No. 732 Under Votes: Over Votes: YES NO 3,802 30 9,408 44 4,884 29 6,584 34 7,869 35 WHATCOM 20161108 E November 8, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration Turnout 138,962 114,920 82.70% 64,726 58.27% 46,362 41.73% Total 111,088 51,867 49.18% 53,601 50.82% Total 105,468 74,213 67.46% 35,794 32.54% Total 110,007 73,537 67.90% 34,765 32.10% Total 108,302 47,005 43.92% 60,011 56.08% Total 107,016 Page 1 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E Initiative Measure No. 735 Under Votes: 9,009 Over Votes: 23 YES 66,935 63.21% NO 38,953 36.79% Total 105,888 Advisory Vote No. 14 Under Votes: 15,543 Over Votes: 53 REPEALED 67,378 67.84% MAINTAINED 31,946 32.16% Total 99,324 Advisory Vote No. 15 Under Votes: 16,388 Over Votes: 47 REPEALED 46,859 47.58% MAINTAINED 51,626 52.42% Total 98,485 Senate Joint Resolution 8210 Under Votes: 16.307 Over Votes: 31 APPROVED 80,539 81.70% REJECTED 18,043 18.30% Total 98,582 WC EMS Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 7,867 Over Votes: 34 YES 64,252 60.04% NO 42,767 39.96% Total 107,019 PRES & VICE PRES Under Votes: 1.408 Over Votes: 173 Hillary Clinton / Tim Kaine 60,340 53.24% Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence 40,599 35.82% Alyson Kennedy / Osborne Hart 120 0.11 % Gloria Estela La Riva / Eugene Puryear 151 0.13% Jill Stein / Ajamu Baraka 3,005 2.65% Darrell L. Castle / Scott N. Bradley 621 0.55% Gary Johnson / Bill Weld 4,837 4.27% Write -In 3,666 3.23% Total 113,339 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 2 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E U.S. SENATOR POS. 2 Under Votes: 3,664 Over Votes: 24 Patty Murray Chris Vance Write -In UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1 Under Votes: 2,181 Over Votes: 6 Suzan DelBene Robert J. Sutherland Write -In UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 2 Under Votes: 2,720 Over Votes: 14 Rick Larsen Marc Hennemann Write -In GOVERNOR Under Votes: 3,942 Over Votes: 21 Jay Inslee Bill Bryant Write -In LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Under Votes: 7,145 Over Votes: 18 Cyrus Habib Marty McClendon Write -In SECRETARY OF STATE Under Votes: 7,145 Over Votes: 25 Kim Wyman Tina Podlodowski Write -In 65,830 59.18% 44,924 40.39% 478 0.43% Total 111,232 24,440 43.68% 31,395 56.10% 123 0.22% Total 55,958 40,963 75.80% 12,655 23.42% 423 0.78% Total 54,041 62,634 56.45% 47,953 43.22% 370 0.33% Total 110,957 60,786 56.41 % 46,775 43.41 % 196 0.18% Total 107,757 53,932 50.05% 53,581 49.73% 237 0.22% Total 107,750 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 3 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E STATE TREASURER Under Votes: 19,908 Over Votes: 54 Duane Davidson Michael Waite Write -In STATE AUDITOR Under Votes: 9,620 Over Votes: 14 Mark Miloscia Pat (Patrice) McCarthy Write -In ATTORNEY GENERAL Under Votes: 13,645 Over Votes: 17 Bob Ferguson Joshua B. Trumbull Write -In COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS Under Votes: 8,829 Over Votes: 13 Steve McLaughlin Hilary Franz Write -In SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Under Votes: 24,624 Over Votes: 26 Erin Jones Chris Reykdal Write -In INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Under Votes: 10,652 Over Votes: 20 Mike Kreidler Richard Schrock Write -In 60,564 63.78% 33,011 34.76% 1,383 1.46% Total 94,958 47,409 45.03% 57,669 54.77% 208 0.20% Total 105,286 68,377 67.53% 32,418 32.02% 463 0.46% Total 101,258 47,436 44.72% 58,346 55.00% 296 0.28% Total 106,078 50,249 55.67% 39,286 43.52% 735 0.81 % Total 90,270 61,275 58.78% 42,783 41.04% 190 0.18% Total 104,248 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E STATE SENATOR 40th DST Under Votes: 3,804 Over Votes: 5 Kevin Ranker Daniel R. Miller Write -In STATE REP 40th POS 1 Under Votes: 9,474 Over Votes: 2 Kristine Lytton Write -In STATE REP 40th POS 2 Under Votes: 10,005 Over Votes: 1 Jeff Morris Write -In STATE REP 42nd POS 1 Under Votes: 4,771 Over Votes: 8 Luanne Van Werven Sharlaine LaClair Write -In STATE REP 42nd POS 2 Under Votes: 5,511 Over Votes: 8 Vincent Buys Tracy Atwood Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 1 Under Votes: 20,407 Over Votes: 17 Mary Yu David DeWolf Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 5 Under Votes: 21,000 Over Votes: 17 Barbara Madsen 25,309 73.43% 9,098 26.40% 59 0.17% Total 34,466 28,068 97.46% 731 2.54% Total 28,799 27,464 97.15% 805 2.85% Total 28,269 39,184 54.52% 32,565 45.31 % 117 0.16% Total 71,866 41,054 57.72% 29,853 41.97% 219 0.31% Total 71,126 54,853 58.05% 39,313 41.60% 330 0.35% Total 94,496 58,495 62.29% Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 5 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM 20161108 E Greg Zempel Write -In SUPREME COURT JUSTICE POS. 6 Under Votes: 22,211 Over Votes: 21 Charles (Charlie) Wiggins Dave Larson Write -In PUD COMM. DISTRICT 3 Under Votes: 38,840 Over Votes: 3 Mike Murphy Write -In COB Greenway Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 3,328 Over Votes: 8 YES NO BSD Bus Levy Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 4,703 Over Votes: 5 YES NO PR Park and Rec Proposition No. 2016-1 Under Votes: 53 Over Votes: YES NO CV Park and Rec Formation Under Votes: 102 Over Votes: YES NO Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 1 Under Votes: 372 Over Votes: Vern Yadon 35,084 37.36% 324 0.35% Total 93,903 53,574 57.80% 38,775 41.83% 339 0.37% Total 92,688 74.643 98.12% 1,434 1.88% Total 76,077 29,933 69.73% 12,993 30.27% Total 42,926 39,043 71.37% 15,662 28.63% Total 54,705 417 55.45% 335 44.55% Total 752 720 68.44% 332 31.56% Total 1,052 755 96.55% Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 6 of 7 Whatcom WHATCOM_20161108_E Write -In 27 3.45% Total 782 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 2 Under Votes: 385 Over Votes: Richard Whitson 746 97.01% Write -In 23 2.99% Total 769 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 3 Under Votes: 389 Over Votes: Rebecca Boonstra 747 97.65% Write -In 18 2.35% Total 765 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 4 Under Votes: 391 Over Votes: Kelly Vogel 745 97.64% Write -In 18 2.36% Total 763 Columbia Valley Park and Recreation Pos. 5 Under Votes: 388 Over Votes: Jessica Bee 744 97.13% Write -In 22 2 87% Total 766 Summary Report November 8, 2016 Page 7 of 7 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor ELECTION RESULTS RECEIPT Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1, Proposition No. 2016-1, Library Facilities Renovation Levy, election results from the November 8, 2016 General Election, have been delivered to the Assessor's and Treasurer's Office. Receipt Acknowledged: ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: TREASURER'S OFFICE: Name 1(-z# Date Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@co.whatcornma.us Elections@comhatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Measure 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 a proposed ballot measure. Actions by Cities and District Representative: 1. Submits proposed ballot measure (considered ballot title) together with the ballot measure cover sheet, an explanatory statement for the Local Voter Pamphlet prepared by legal counsel, and the "For' and "Against" committee appointments to the Auditor's Office. rust be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later thoji, the Friday immediately before the first day of regular candidate filing for the primary election, or no later than the day of the primary for a general election. Actions by Election Clerk: 2. If received by mail or courier (e.g., Fourth Corner Network), date stamps Ballot Meas, re Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complelb steps 4-6. 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first pa#; of the resolution. 4. Verifies that: • the Ballot Measure Cover Sheet (FRM #AU270090F) is complete and all documentation requested is attached, ■ the date of the election is stated in the resolution 5. Prepares Ballot Measure Receipt. Notes any information from the Ballot Measure Cover sheet that is missing, if any (See FRM #AU470090A). Fills in the submittal deadline date (resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. 6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. �6 7. 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. Puts copy of validation requirements in file. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. 10. Mali VA C1. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. �1�} 12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it �c�' does, advises Auditor. 9 I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 1 Amended 7/29/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) Checks to see that the For and Against comm ce� ointment forms have been completed. If a committee appointment has not been made for either side, advises Auditor. 14. Checks to see that the ballot title (ballot measure) in the resolution matches the ballot title (measure) on the "official ballot" page (if one was submitted). If not, advi s ALiditor. If discrepancy is found, waits for clarification before proceeding to Step 14.? 4115. copies proposed ballot title and explanatory statement for Auditor's edits. to Auditor or designee. Actions by Auditor or designee: 1^17. If the word count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 1 . 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. Reviews auditor's validation information as well. Q. If a committee was not appointed, reviews the list of efforts made. Determines if efforts made were adequate and decides if further action is warranted by the city/district or the auditor. Contacts the city/district if further action is needed. V2 Marks the passage requirement on the folder in red. 21. Discusses with submitter requested order if more than one ballot title is to be submitted. . Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. 3. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. 117-;P4 Makes edits and initials and dates the changes. V. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: ��Prepares transmittal letter to the Prosecuting Attorney to review the ballot title (as defined in RCW 29A.36.071) and prepares the concise description, if necessary, allowing 5 business �days for processing. (See FRM #AU470090B - Prosecuting Atty Memo) 7. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited ballot title, explanatory statement, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Prosecuting Attorney's transmittal letter. 6/A Fos9ecuting TE: If ballot mitted by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is . Ho ver, the explanatory statement shall be reviewed and approved by the attorney. �8. Prepares transmittal letter to Assessor to review if there are taxing or funding implications, allowing 5 business days for processing to obtain their review. (See FRM #AU470090C - Assessor Ballot Title Letter - sends to Janice Judge) �-29. Makes photocopy of Auditor's edited resolution, validation figures (if applicable), and ballot measure cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. a. Obtains signature on transmittal letters and puts copies in folder. hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 2 Amended 7/29/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 3�1. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. V2. Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. Tickles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. �fi'ctions by Prosecuting Attorney: ,' 34. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. V d5. Discusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. ,X. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) 4tbons by Assessor's Office: 1I37. Reviews submission. Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B —Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: Ul�,30.'Date Stamps letter from PA an�ces in the folder. Date stamps return memo from Assessor and places in the folder. �40. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. i . Gives to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: Ql�r Prepares letter to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2 from the ballot measure cover sheet (FRM #AU470090D — Letter to District re Approved Ballot Title.) 43. Obtains Auditor signature. 4. Scans signed letter and sends via email to District Contact Person 1 and District Contact Person 2. Sends copies of letter to other interested parties who have requested to be included by regular mail, fax or email upon request. 45. Prints out email transmittal and places inside file folder. Completes Certificate of Distribution (FRM #AU470090E — Certificate of Distribution) and staples to inside file folder. t7_ Places in file. Returns file to file rack. Advises Election Coordinator by e-mail that file is ready for processing and prints out e- mail transmittal and places inside file folder. Actions by Election Coordinator: 49. Enters ballot measure, explanatory statement, Committee For & Committee Against statements, and rebuttals in ballot measure template and in WEI. 50. Sets up ballot measure in EIMS. 51. Gives ballot title to ballot preparer for inclusion on ballot (unless court appeal is made of ballot title) hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 3 Amended 7/29/2016 Filing Proposed Ballot Measures for Inclusion in Election (cont.) 46A. If court appeal, ballot preparer waits for court resolution (may design a placeholder in the meantime). 52. Submits court ordered title to ballot preparer prior to preparation deadline. *Naminq Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. (:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\PRO Filing proposed ballot meas.docx Page 4 Amended 7/29/2016 Amy Grasher From: judy ross <judywross@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 8:01 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: Re: Rebuttal due Monday August 15th Rebuttal to Committee Against statement, Point Roberts Park & Rec Library Facilities Renovation Levy, from the Committee For the Levy In a series of public meetings in 2011, this community supported the decision to renovate the Julius Fire Hall into a contemporary, modern library with a much -needed community meeting space. The Friends then raised $540,000 in private donations that can be used only for this project. Final construction costs are $840,000, not one million dollars. A Yes Vote will make this invaluable community resource a reality for all to use and enjoy. Committee For: Judy Ross, Holly Robinson, Margot Griffiths (Ross, 360/945-3180, judywross n,gmail.com) On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 2:39 PM, VotersPamphlet<voterspamphlet@co.whatcom.wa.us> wrote: Hello Committee FOR, Attached is the statement from the Committee AGAINST the Point Roberts Park & Rec Library Facilities Renovation Levy. You and your Committee FOR are allowed to write a 75 word rebuttal, no more than one paragraph. Please send me the rebuttal electronically (either in a word attachment to an email, or in the body of an email). The rebuttal is due by 4:30 I-)m g on Monday, August 15ti- ' Any questions, let me know. Amy Grasher Whatcom County Auditor's Office Election Division 360-778-5102 Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:13 PM To: Amy Grasher Subject: Pt Robts Park & Rec Ballot Measure The file is ready to go. Thank you. .Nancy ✓ .. Moore Office Coordi-nator Jv atcom County .Aurttors Office 311 Grand -Ave., Suite l03 Belinglian; Xq 98225 &6oj779-5708 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 201612:09 PM To: prparks@pointroberts.net Cc: sfalk.prpr@gmail.com Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure for 11-8 General Election Attachments: 11-8-16 Gen Elec Pt Robt_20160810120214.pdf Please see the attached letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the November 8 General Election ballot. Thank you. Sincerely, .r'Vancy M. Moore O. jfice Coorhinator ?vliatcom County .Aud.4tors Office gIl 7rand.Ave., Suite log Belingliam V-A 98225 �g6o%778-S1o8 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: auditor@co.whatcom.wa,us Internet: www,whatcomcounty.us/auditor P�GOM Goy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick � HiFNG Chief Deputy Auditor E-mailed to: Linda Hughes, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Chair Stephen Falk, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Vice -Chair August 10, 2016 Linda Hughes, Chair Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 PO Box 156 Point Roberts, WA 98281 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Linda: The ballot measure submitted has been received and will appear on the November 8, 2016, General Election ballot. Changes to the heading have been made as follows: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Proposition No. 2016-1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy All other ballot measure language will remain the same as submitted. No modifications were made to the explanatory statement and it will be printed in the Local Voters' Pamphlet as presented. This notice is being provided pursuant to RCW 29A.36.080. Sincerely, ,�14 �_ Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Stephen Falk Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcom.wa.us Recording@co.whatcom.wa.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM COUNTY 9'q County Courthouse ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer Telephone: (360) 676-6790 Assessor Fax: (360) 738-2472 RECEIVED AUG 10 2016 WHATCOMICOUNnA jDITOR Date: August 10, 2016 To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistant Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Proposition No. 2016-1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy — Excess Levy I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administrations. WHA'. —'OM COUNTY PROSECUTING Ai _ JRNL EY 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 Date: August 9, 2016 Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) 398-1310 To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick RE: Point Roberts Library Levy #2016-1 Dear Debbie, RECEIVED AUG - 9 2016 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Randall J. Watts ASST CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Daniel L. Gibson CIVIL DEPUTIES Karen L. Frakes Royce Buckingham CIVIL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT DEPUTIES Angela A. Cuevas Dionne M. Clasen APPELLATE DEPUTIES Kimberly Thulin Hilary A. Thomas ADMINISTRATOR Kathy Walker The ballot title language for this levy complies with RCW 29A.36.071. I approve of the recommended language contained in the submission. The explanatory statement also looks appropriate, and I approve that as well. Sincerely, r Royce uckingham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County Auditor's Office yA Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 0 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 48M,"a� Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor -4""V� Date: August 5, 2016 Re: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Proposition No. 2016-1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. 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. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to conduct the election to be held within the District on November 8, 2016, and to submit the proposition to the qualified electors of the District in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO.11014 / POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT>O/I LIBRARY FACILITIES RENOVATION LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 2016-001 concerning library facilities funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 (approximately $.5148213 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) in excess of regular taxes to pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County Library System, as provided in Resolution No.2016-001. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO....................................... 0 The Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor prior to August 2, 2016. Section 4. Notices Relating to Ballot Proposition. For purposes of receiving notice of the exact language of the ballot title required by RCW 29A.36.080, the Board hereby designates the (a) President of the Board, Linda Hughes, telephone 360-306-4638 and email: prparks@pointroberts.net, and (b) bond counsel to the District, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C., David Thompson, telephone: 206-829-3006 and email: dthompson@sycr.com, as the individuals to whom the Auditor would provide such notice. The President of the Board is authorized to approve changes to the ballot proposition, if any, deemed necessary by the Auditor or the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney. -3- Passage of this proposition would authorize Point Roberts Park and Recreation District to levy not to exceed $300,000 in property taxes in 2016 for collection during, 2017. As provided in { District Resolution 92016-001, the funds would pay a portion of the cost of improvements to the IL Julius Fire Hall to provide space for the Point Roberts branch, library. The rate for this one-time property tax levy is_ estimated to be approximately 51..5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. K:12069074100001120391 DOT\20391M24HW 1 0 2(-ek-5, District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Cemetery District 11 519 241 97 Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 916 373 150 Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 9,665 4,420 1,768 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 12,548 6,744 2,698 Chuckanut Community Forest Park District 8,454 4,539 1,816 Public Utility District 129,364 61,122 24,449 Port of Bellingham 129,364 61,122 24,44L Point Roberts Public Hospital District 916 373 150 Hospital District 304 32 5 2 Whatcom County Rural Library District 78,750 38,012 15,205 rWhatcom Transportation Authority 129,363 61,122 24,449 40 District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Cemetery District 11 519 241 97 Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 916 373 150 Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 9,665 4,420 1,768 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 12,548 6,744 2,698 Chuckanut Community Forest Park District 8,454 4,539 1,816 Public Utility District 129,364 61,122 24,449 Port of Bellingham 129,364 61,122 24.44� Point Roberts Public Hospital District 916 373 150 Hospital District 304 32 5 2 Whatcom County Rural Library District 78,750 38,012 15,205 Whatcom Transportation Authority 129,363 611122124,449 Ballot Measure Cover Sheer RECEIV This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure sub s�'1 ed to the aTTcom County Auditor. HU -2 2016 Name of District: P O ,\ o7v District Address: 1 y'3`7 LyI-F R- �Q', P Q 5to1 20 n+ Robept;�,, W(A C -6-391 District Contact Person 1: (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: L3 (o> 3010 - LA (D3g Email: P R -PO-CICS Q p o i R-�- robext--, , ne - District Contact Person 2: _5-W-0Y1 �A) (- (�-y ce LV) et si (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: t3(oG) 9 q 5= O C1 Attorney for District: bON \ 8 i- (O (Y1 OS OA-) Attomey Phone: (Oco $aq -- 300�0 Has this ballot measure? Email: 15kOAk . o �i m W 1. CO (y� Email: dT►►O(Y��SrQSuC�COM ® Yes Type of Election: (e.g., Levy,)Aond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: / (e.g., Si I pie Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: �zCw Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original 0 Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the For' and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? ® Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? ® Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcountv.us/auditod. Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. [Vote: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet. It is the submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 Amy Grasher From: Joel Lantz <joel.lantz@sayaloha.com> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 12:00 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: Elizabeth Lantz; Linda Hughes Subject: Library Facilities Renovation Levy CON Committee 080816 Attachments: Library Facilities Renovation Levy CON Committee 080816.pdf See attached If you have any questions please contact Elizabeth Lantz @ 360-219-5466 elizabeth.lantz@savaloha.com i GOTS C� Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet �hi1fGK This is the statement of the: ❑ Committee FOR for the: November 8, 2016 General Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: I Point Roberts Park & Recreation Distric (e g , Bellingham School District 501) loni Committee AGAINST Proposition Name: Library Facilities Renovation Le (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www. whatcomcounty. uslauditor Type Statement Below: We oppose the location and cost of the new library. Current construction estimates, including additional funding from WCLS, will make this project a $1,000,000 renovation of an old garage that will be open 3 days a week. The $538,000 raised by the FOPRL should be used toward a multi -use facility at Baker Field, that would include a new library; and where Fire, Water, Clinic, and the school are already located. Parks would continue their 50 year rent-free agreement for the Baker Field facility. The proposed location is in the center of our business corridor, constraining our already severely limited commercial space, which should be used for future economic growth. Parks will be requesting another levy on the 2017 ballot. This special interest, $300,000 levy could be a potential pitfall for Parks in the future to expand and maintain their programs, due to voter/taxation fatigue. Parks should be focusing on parks and recreation, not maintaining & repairing leaky rooks, compromised septic, or funding non -parks projects. Vote NO! eep your Parks dollars in parks and recreation. Now is the time for a logical, for -I' inking, progressive approach to the future of our amazing community. Let's do better than this. Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": Committee Name, if applicable Elizabeth Lantz Committee Member Name Elizabeth Lantz Committee Member Name Fizabeth Lantz Committee Member Name The information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and RCW 42.17 Amended 9/15/15 Amy Grasher r From: judy ross <judywross@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 8:43 AM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: statement, for P&R District #1, Pro committee, library levy Attachimnts: levy4.docx � ~ file attached judy ross judy's quilt blog: http://itidyrossquilts.blogspot.com judy's quilt website:https://iudywrossblog.wordpress.com COMMITTEE STATEMENT FORM—WHATCOM CO. LOCAL VOTERS' PAMPHLET This is the statement of the Committee FOR November 8, 2016 General Election District: Point Roberts Park & Recreation District #1 Proposition Name: Library Facilities Renovation Levy Public libraries are more than books and computers. They are community hubs where people gather to meet, talk and explore. Libraries in small communities like Point Roberts are essential parts of a town's public services. The Point Roberts Library has remained basically unchanged since the 1940's. The Friends of the Point Roberts Library has raised $540,000 from foundations, businesses, and individuals, which covers about 2/ of the renovation's cost. Property owners are being asked to provide only the final one-third of the new library costs. The new library will have 2,500 square feet (a significant increase from the current 900 square feet); more computer stations, areas for adults, teenagers and children to sit, read and use library materials; and a meeting room available to the community. The levy places a one-time property tax increase of $0.51 for each $1,000 of assessed value: a house assessed at $200,000 will have a one-time assessment of up to $102. If the levy passes, the Park and Recreation District will put the project out to bid. Please support our library and our entire Point Roberts community by voting Yes. ^� r Y�� r1v Statement Prepared by: Friends of the Point Roberts Library Judy Ross Holly Robinson Margot Griffiths Whatcom County " 01% Cp`ya Auditor's Office rP� Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 ��sti,N6�0� Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections (a)co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Assessor's Office/Janice Judge From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor, Date: August 5, 2016 Re: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Proposition No. 2016-1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy 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%. Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Thursday, August 11. Thank You. Whatcom County P��°M COG Auditor's Office ar Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 a o Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From Debbie Adelstein, Auditor�Z/ Date: August 5, 2016 Re: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 1 Proposition No. 2016-1 Library Facilities Renovation Levy Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Please review the attached ballot title and headings for compliance with RCW 29A.36.071. In addition, please review the explanatory statement. The statement should tell what the current law is and explain the effect of the proposed measure if it becomes law. 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. The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to conduct the election to be held within the District on November 8, 2016, and to submit the proposition to the qualified electors of the District in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO/JL*14 "P' 044-10 POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT1 LIBRARY FACILITIES RENOVATION LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 2016-001 concerning library facilities funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 (approximately $.5148213 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) in excess of regular taxes to pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County Library System, as provided in Resolution No.2016-001. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO....................................... The Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor prior to August 2, 2016. Section 4. Notices Relating to Ballot Proposition. For purposes of receiving notice of the exact language of the ballot title required by RCW 29A.36.080, the Board hereby designates the (a) President of the Board, Linda Hughes, telephone 360-306-4638 and email: prparks@pointroberts.net, and (b) bond counsel to the District, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C., David Thompson, telephone: 206-829-3006 and email: dthompson@sycr.com, as the individuals to whom the Auditor would provide such notice. The President of the Board is authorized to approve changes to the ballot proposition, if any, deemed necessary by the Auditor or the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney. -3- Passage of this proposition would authorize Point Roberts Park and Recreation District to I levy not to exceed $300,000 in property taxes in 2016 for collection during 2017. As provided in 17 District Resolution #2016-001, the funds would pay a portion of the cost of improvements to the f (a Julius Fire Hall to provide space for the Point Roberts branch library. The rate for this one -tithe' property tax levy is --estimated to be approximately 51..5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. I � K:\2069074\00001\20391 DOT\20391M24HW District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Cemetery District 11 519 241 97 Point Roberts Park and Recreation District 916 373 150 Blaine -Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 9,665 4,420 11768 Lynden Regional Park and Recreation District 12,548 6,744 2,698 Chuckanut Community Forest Park District 8,454 4,539 1,816 Public Utility District 129,364 61,122 24,449 Port of Bellingham 129,364 61,122 24,44 Point Roberts Public Hospital District 916 373 150 Hospital District 304 32 5 2 Whatcom County Rural Library District 78,750 38,012 15,205 Whatcom Transportation Authority 129,363 61,122 24,449 Whatcom County 4G0M C0G Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office 3rP " ~< County Auditor ,- Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 or Election Division Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 44��INGt Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: Received From: vvA 1 am B US L*( r `u'' NamLJof Presenter and Title Name of City or District by-5-1 G\jt_� RA I v->C) EoX 15 v. Address 3(t 0.3 6 U • q U 38 P UkrkS C; �!o lr tro6e*`AS. YU �- Phone Email Type of Election: ohy_ T " E X u SS I- - V o (from Ballot Measure Cover Sheet) Date of Election: N ov.e v&�� B 2�O 1 Le __ &,t�A Dep Auditor Missing Documents (if any): [,�A � Vai S's E � v I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is A4mast2e and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all doleuments have been submitted. Presenters Signature I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev. 8/11/15 Name of District: Ballot Measure Cover Sheet RECEIV This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure sub ' ed to the com County Auditor. -2 2016 P o k cl�v R.obef s�W IL District Address: 3 1� `30 �S� �10'1+ q,8a9 District Contact Person 1: G oA (�- Chak r (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: Cato) 3O10 - LA Email: P R PO-OCS a 901 c+robex t-s . ne - District Contact Person 2: S' it k } V 1 C E 1Q l (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: (3(ou� q y 5= O g 1 S Email: C'_I m OL <• C V M Attomey for District: UYV O `ftM OS CA-1 AttorneyPhone: (a0(9� $aq - 3OOlo Email: we S C t- co on Has YOLr attorney prepared this ballot measure? ® Yes ❑ No Election Information Type of Election: Onp- lA'(` e EuC-)SS Ly-,I/ _ (e.g., Levy, ond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: f A L 1 _. (e.g., Sil pie Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: (ZCw 3 Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original ® Yes Resolution? --- - ---- ------------ - Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' ® Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) y� Attached the "For' and Against" Committee Appointment Forms? El Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? ® Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www. wha_ tcomcounty uslauditorl Click on Elections and then click on Districts & Maps. /Note: The County Auditor will not accept a resolution without the completed cover sheet It is the submittees responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 Amy Grasher From: Thompson, David O. <DThompson@SYCR.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:37 PM To: Elections Cc: 'Lynn VanBuskirk'; 'Stephen Falk' Subject: RE: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District Attachments: DOCSSF-#130449-vl-POINT_ROBERTS_P&R_DISTRICT_-Explanatory_Statement_2016.DOCX I'm sorry, but there is an error in the version of the explanatory statement I just sent you. The estimated levy rate was incorrect. Attached is a corrected statement. I apologize for the error. Thanks, David David Thompson Stradlin Attontteys at Law Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C. 800 Fifth Ave. Suite 4100 1 Seattle, WA 98104 (0) 206.829.30061 (f) 206.299.4117 Thom on SYCR.com sycr.com Website Profile I vCard CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is slrictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error. please notify Lis immediately, Thank you. From: Elections fmaiIto: Elections@comhatcom.wa.usl Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:25 PM To: Thompson, David O.; Elections Cc: 'Lynn VanBuskirk'; 'Stephen Falk' Subject: RE: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District This meets the requirements (less than 100 words), and it has been received on time. Thank you, Amy @ Whatcom County Elections Passage of this proposition would aiithorize Point Roberts Park and Recreation District to t'1 levy not to exceed $300,000 in property taxes in 2016 for collection during 2017. As provided in 1 District Resolution #2016-001, the funds would pay a portion of the cost of improvements to the Julius Fire Hall to provide space for the Point Roberts branch library. The rate for this one-time property tax levy is estimated to be approximately 51.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. 14:7 KA2069074\00001 \20391 _DO1120391 M24 HW Amy Grasher From: Thompson, David O. <DThompson@SYCR.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:21 PM To: Elections Cc: 'Lynn Van Buskirk'; 'Stephen Falk' Subject: RE: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District Attachments: DOCSSF-#130449-vl-POINT_ROBERTS_P&R_DISTRICT_-_Explanatory_Statement_2016.DOCX And now with the attachment! David Thompson Stradling Attorneys at Law Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C. 800 Fifth Ave. Suite 4100 I Seattle, WA 98104 (0) 206.829,3006 1 (f) 206.299.4117 DThompson@SYCR.com I sycr.com Website Profile I vCard CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may can nformatiorr that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error. Please notify us immediately. Thank you. From: Thompson, David O. Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 4:20 PM To: 'elections@co.whatcom.wa.us' Cc: 'Lynn VanBuskirk'; Stephen Falk Subject: Point Roberts Park and Recreation District Attached is an explanatory statement for the District's levy proposition that will be on the November ballot. Please let me know if there are any questions. Thanks, David David Thompson Stradlin Attori,eo at Liw Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C. 800 Fifth Ave. Suite 4100 I Seattle, WA 98104 (0) 206.829.3006 I (f) 206.299.4117 DThompsonigkSYCFt.com I sycr.com Website Profile I vCard CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us Immediately. Thank you. Passage of this proposition would authorize Point Roberts Park and Recreation District to levy not to exceed $300,000 in property taxes in 2016 for collection during 2017. As provided in District Resolution #2016-001, the funds would pay a portion of the cost of improvements to the Julius Fire Hall to provide space for the Point Roberts branch library. The rate for this one-time property tax levy is estimated to be approximately 0.515¢ per $1,000 of assessed value. Z KA2069074\00001\20391 DO1120391M24HW RECEIVED AUG 0 2 2016 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-001 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR A RESOLUTION of the Board of Commissioners of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington, providing for submission to the qualified electors of the District at the election to be held on November 8, 2016, of a proposition authorizing the District to levy excess taxes in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 in 2016 for collection in 2017, which taxes will pay part of the cost of renovating District facilities for use by the Whatcom County Rural Library District. WHEREAS, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington (the "District"), owns and operates facilties in Point Roberts, Washington, including a community center and an adjacent building used for storage, known as the Julius Fire Hall at 1431 Gulf Road; and WHEREAS, the District currently provides space in the community center to the Whatcom County Rural Library District, doing business as the Whatcom County Library System ("WCLS"), to operate its Point Roberts branch library; and WHEREAS, the District, WCLS, and a nonprofit organization known as Friends of the Point Roberts Library ("Friends of the Library") have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the "MOU") regarding plans to renovate the Julius Fire Hall to provide larger space for the Point Roberts branch library (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, Friends of the Library has raised approximately $540,000, a portion of the funds needed for the Project, and in accordance with the MOU, the District is attempting to provide additional funds for the Project by a levy of not to exceed $300,000.00 (to be levied in 2016 for collection in 2017) on all 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; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington require that the question of whether this excess tax may be levied must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their aproval or rejection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Authorization of Project. The Board ratifies and confirms the District's intention to provide approximately 2660 square feet of usable space for the Point Roberts branch library in Julius Fire Hall, as expressed in the MOU. If the necessary funds are raised by the Friends of the Library and the levy authorized by this resolution, the Project will consist of the following: tenant improvements, upgrade of the septic system, improved internal systems. and landscaping. To date, Friends of the Library has raised approximately $540,000 to pay costs of the Project. In accordance with the MOU, and as provided in this resolution, the District seeks voter approval for a tax levy to pay additional costs of the Project. Because accurate estimates of the cost of the Project may not be available until after the election to be held on November 8, 2016, the District may not need to levy the full amount authorized by this resolution. In addition, if the District determines that it has become impracticable to accomplish any improvement that constitutes part of the Project by reason of changed conditions or needs, incompatible development, costs substantially in excess of those estimated, or acquisition by a superior governmental authority, the District is not required to accomplish that improvement and may apply levy proceeds as set forth in this section. If any or all of the improvements constituting the Project have been completed, or their completion duly provided for, or their completion found to be impracticable, the District may apply the levy proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the Project or to other capital purposes of the District, as the Board in its discretion shall determine. Section 2. Authorization of Levy. The following tax should be levied 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: not to exceed $300,000.00, to be levied in 2016 for collection in 2017. At this time, based on information provided by the County Assessor's office, the estimated rate for the levy is $.5148213 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The actual levy rate will be adjusted based on the assessed value of property within the District at the time of the levy. Upon approval by the voters of the proposition substantially in the form set forth in Section 3, the District may use the proceeds of the levy to pay costs of the Project. As authorized by chapter 39.50 RCW, the District may also incur an indebtedness by the issuance of short term obligations payable from levy proceeds. The Board in its discretion may levy less than $300,000.00 if estimated costs of the Project are lower than currently projected. Section 3. Authorization of Election and Approval of Ballot Proposition. The Board hereby finds that the best interests of the District require submitting to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether the District will levy the excess tax described in Section 2 for their ratification or rejection at a special election in conjunction with the general election to be held in the District on November 8, 2016. -2- The Whatcom County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections in Whatcom County, Washington, is hereby requested to conduct the election to be held within the District on November 8, 2016, and to submit the proposition to the qualified electors of the District in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 LIBRARY FACILITIES RENOVATION LEVY The Board of Commissioners of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 2016-001 concerning library facilities funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 (approximately $.5148213 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) in excess of regular taxes to pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County Library System, as provided in Resolution No.2016-001. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... NO....................................... The Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the District is hereby directed to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Whatcom County Auditor prior to August 2, 2016. Section 4. Notices Relating to Ballot Proposition. For purposes of receiving notice of the exact language of the ballot title required by RCW 29A.36.080, the Board hereby designates the (a) President of the Board, Linda Hughes, telephone 360-306-4638 and email: prparks@pointroberts.net, and (b) bond counsel to the District, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, P.C., David Thompson, telephone: 206-829-3006 and email: dhompson@sycr.com, as the individuals to whom the Auditor would provide such notice. The President of the Board is authorized to approve changes to the ballot proposition, if any, deemed necessary by the Auditor or the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney. -3- Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution will become effective immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners of the Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington, at a regular meeting held on July 11, 2016. ATTEST: c;4 ecretary, oard of Commissioners POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON go Commissioner Commissioner CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Commissioner of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, 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. 2016-001 of the Board (the "Resolution"), duly adopted at a regular meeting held on July 11, 2016. 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 this 1 Ith day of July, 2016. Q 11n yr. VO/I&Olua- Secretary, Board of Directors OFFICIAL BALLOT POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 8, 2016 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (x) in the square opposite the words "YES"; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the words "NO." PROPOSITION NO. 1 POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 LIBRARY FACILITIES RENOVATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 2016-001 concerning library facilities funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 (approximately $.5148213 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) in excess of regular taxes to pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County Library System, as provided in Resolution No.2016-001. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO....................................... 0 NOTICE POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON November 8, 2016 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 8, 2016, a special election (in conjunction with the general electin) will be held in the above -named district for the submission to the qualified electors of the district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 POINT ROBERTS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT NO. 1 LIBRARY FACILITIES RENOVATION LEVY The Board of Directors of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1 adopted Resolution No. 2016-001 concerning library facilities funding. This proposition authorizes the District to levy a tax of not to exceed $300,000.00 (approximately $.5148213 per $1,000 of assessed valuation) in excess of regular taxes to pay a portion of the cost of renovating the Julius Fire Hall for use by the Whatcom County Library System, as provided in Resolution No.2016-001. Should this proposition be approved? YES...................................... 0 NO....................................... Whatcom County Auditor OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned, as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor of Whatcom County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all elections for taxing districts within the County; and WHEREAS, Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District by resolution adopted on July 11, 2016, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that the best interests of the District require the holding of a special election in conjunction with the general election on November 8, 2016; and WHEREAS, the District by the resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct the special election within the District; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned hereby assumes jurisdiction within Whatcom County of the above -mentioned special election of Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, Whatcom County, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted on July 11, 2016, and will conduct the special election to be held in conjunction with the general election on November 8, 2016. DATED at Bellingham, Washington, this day of Whatcom County Auditor 2016. Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: _ , Committee FOR for the: 6 en ero1 Election Po i O+ RObe.,Cts Pa.()c end Committee AGAINST Li 6 fzLr y Fac i 1 its e .5 District: t CX e Q3 h 0 `(l b 1!-t L C+ Nb , 1 Proposition Name: O-e n D Vai-i 4 n LR-V lI (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds'- $27,995,000) NOTE; The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Committee Members Chair: Contact Phone: C3GO) 5 2. Member Name: 06I n5c n -mail:. 'Ludo W Coss ig �ma i I • Gun Contact Phone: (&06 -?) a" a n S 0 E-mail: V)6I 0. ,c ub l osun C �ma � I •�vm 3. Member Name: Q r� �" r t �� ► r' 1 S Contact Phone: L3��°Iu5- 9�0 E-mail: I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. tc-__ ) 5 a a l fv Authored ign u Mdu with► uthority to sign for the District) Date !:\Policies & Procedures0ections\06_Other Processes —Petitions LVP\04_Local Voter Pamphlet\FRM Committee Appt Forrn.doc Reviewed 3/21/16 Committee Appointment Form M_.1 Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR for the: 6)ene� Committee AGAINST Election Li b(-0s9 R&j I i-t�es District: fZUS A- On _D IS�1 C'� ► - I Proposition Name: 9-�OVW� O-n LLu (e.g., Bellingham $drool District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,004) NOTE. The Chair of the committee will serve as the contact person for Auditor's staff. The Chair will also be the recipient of the opposing committee's statement so the rebuttal can be prepared. The phone numbers and e-mail addresses listed below will not be published. However, the information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure laws under RCW 42.56 and 42.17. A copy of this form will be released to anyone requesting it. This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www. whatcomcounty uMwditor Committee Members Chair: 9\ i zab e. . \ aot-z® Contact Phone: �3�� —��f �a E-mail: SCW CO ❑hC, . CUM 2. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: I hereby ceolfy the above named i (& 0 - Z4, 14 L, E-mail: have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. divid�al authority to sign for the District) Date i.p6licies & Prooedures0edFonsWO other Pmcesses_Petit ons LMD4 Local Voter Parnphlef FW Committee Appt Fonn.doc Reviewed 321/16