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Home My WebLink About2017 - Public Utility District No. 1 Affirmation of Existing Boundaries March 2017PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No. i Ms. Debbie Adelstein Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225 RED QED MAR 3 12017 WHAfdoM COIN; AUDITOR RE: Affirmation of PUD Commission District Boundaries Dear Ms. Adelstein, of Whatcom county P.O. Box 2308 • 1705 Trigg Road Ferndale, WA 98248 P: (360) 384-4288 F: (360) 384-4849 email: info@pudwhatcom.org www.pudwhatcom.org At its regular meeting on March 28, 2017, the Board of Commissioners of Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County (PUD) approved Resolution No. 721, pursuant to Chapter 29A.76 RCW and Chapter 54.12 RCW, affirming the three (3) existing PUD Commission District boundaries. The PUD conducted a review of the existing District boundaries according to the criteria outlined in RCW 29A.76.010 and analyzed the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County. Based on this review, the current boundaries comply with all of the requirements set forth in Chapter 54.12 RCW and 29A.76 RCW for the review of public utility legislative districts. Please see attached documents consisting of the Commission Action Memos of March 14 and March 28, 2017, and a copy of Resolution No. 721. Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Since,, r y, ep an Jilk General Manager Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County cc: Commissioners Kenner, McClure and Murphy Jon Sitkin Enc. Commissioners: Paul Kenner, Jeff McClure, Mike Murphy • Stephan (Steve) Jilk, General Manager COPY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No.l _ of "atcom County AGENDA ITEM # 4 E C V � ^ { 1705 Trigg Road r Ferndale WA 98248 MARCH 14, 2017 �° '"'� � "' � �_� i�� P: (360) 3844288 0 F: (360) 3844849 -- _------------- -- MAR 3 1 2017 01=8 IE Ar?r:LsrFIN WHATCBM U,,'iYXJ-17OR Memo To: Commissioners Kenner, McClure and Murphy From: Stephan Jilk Date: March 14, 2017 Re: Approval of Commission District Boundaries Requested Action -- Conduct Public Hearing regarding proposed Resolution No. 721 to affirm the three existing Commissioner District Boundaries as depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto. RCW 29.A.76 requires that action on the proposed resolution shall not be taken at the same meeting as the public hearing. Action on proposed Resolution No. 721 is anticipated to occur at the regular commission meeting scheduled for March 28, 2017. Background-- Pursuant to RCW 54.12.010(6), the boundaries of a public utility district shall be examined every ten years according to the provisions of Chapter 29A.76 RCW, which provides the criteria for redistricting of counties, municipal corporations, and special purpose districts. The PUD conducted a review of the existing District boundaries according to the criteria outlined in RCW 29A.76.010 and analyzed the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County. Based on this review, the current boundaries comply with all of the requirements set forth in Chapter 54.12 RCW and Chapter 29A.76 RCW for the review of public utility legislative districts. In particular, the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4(a-e) for establishing the Commissioner District Boundaries are met as follows: i. Each Commissioner District is as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other Commissioner District comprising the Public Utility District such that the variation of population according to the 2010 Census Population Data is less than 2,270 people or less than 3.2% per District in all instances. ii. Given the size of the Public Utility District and the distribution of population within the Public Utility District, each Commmissioner District is as compact as possible. iii. Each Commissioner District consists of a geographically contiguous area. iv. No comment was received by any individual or entity that the current or proposed Commissioner District favored or disfavored any racial group or political party. Nor has any such complaint been received by the District since the Commissioner District Boundaries were last established. Page 1 of 3 v. The Commissioner District Boundaries in Exhibit A attached hereto coino e `X s I eco0ed natural boundaries and, to the extent possible, preserve existing com unis of re ed..mid '"%ael interests. These boundaries, where possible, follow highways, roadways, section lines, and neighborhoods. While Whatcom County Council increased its Legislative Districts from 3 to 5 in 2016, the Commission is not required to change the District's boundaries commensurate with the County. The PUD provided the required two -week statutory notice under RCW 54.12.010(6) and RCW 29A.76.010, and will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on March 14, 2017. Fiscal Impact: None. Recommended Action: No action to be taken at March 14, 2017 Commission meeting. Anticipated recommended action at March 28, 2017 meeting will be the approval of the attached Resolution No. 721. Page 2 of 3 EXHIBIT A: PUD COMMISSION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES `� •'-patn� - � — wnsMRGraw.-- max.. 5R 5,6 ± - .District,#3.,., �: �^ .. 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District'#1 40th tegisiative District y�. w.u,rtvv coon rr �., Whatcom ram"° County �`'•�' Comprehensive •' Plan aarz n�mr .,.. a i z a e s PUD Commission and Legislative Districts ._; Legislative Boundary Current Commission Boundary PUBLIC UTILITY District #1—CommisslonerJeff McClure District#2—Commissioner Paul Kenner DiSTRJCTNo. 1 District#3—Commissioner Mike Murphy of Whatcom County Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 721 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 OF WHATCOM COUNTY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 29A.76 RCW AND CHAPTER 54.12 RCW, PROVIDING FOR THE AFFIRMATION OF THE EXISITING COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 54.12.010(6) and Chapter 29A.76 RCW, the Commission is required to examine the District's boundaries according to the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County and establish Commissioner District Boundaries consistent with the purpose and goals of Chapter 29A.76 RCW and Chapter 54.12 RCW; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2017, pursuant to RCW 29A.76.010(5), the Commission for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County held a public hearing concerning the affirmation of and the continued use of the existing Commissioner District Boundaries; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Commissioners considered the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4) and information provided to the Commission during the public hearing, including the staff report and the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County now desires to establish the Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County and affirm that it will continue to use the existing Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County make the following findings and resolutions to establish the Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County 1. FINDINGS. a. The Commission finds that the districts as set forth on Exhibit A meet the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4) as follows: i. Each Commissioner District is as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other Commissioner District comprising the Public Utility District such that the variation of population according to the 2010 Census Population Data is less than 2,270 people or less than 3.2% per District in all instances. ii. Given the size of the Public Utility District and the distribution of population within the Public Utility District, each Commissioner District is as compact as possible. iii. Each Commissioner District consists of a geographically contiguous area. iv. No comment was received by any individual or entity that the current or proposed Commissioner District favored or disfavored any racial group or political party. Nor has any such complaint been received by the District since the Commissioner District Boundaries were last established. Resolution No. 721 - Page 1 of 3 v. The Commissioner District Boundaries in Exhibit A coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest. These boundaries, where possible, follow highways, roadways, section lines and neighborhoods. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. The Commission District Boundaries depicted on Exhibit A with the corresponding Commissioner District numbers are hereby affirmed as the Commissioner Districts for the Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County. 2017. ADOPTED at the open public meeting with all Commissioners present this day of March, PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WHATCOM COUNTY, COMMISSION Paul Kenner, President Jeff McClure, Vice President Michael Murphy, Secretary Resolution No. 721 - Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 721 EXHIBIT A: PUD CONMISSION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES '. Point Roberts } I 1, crate pew �' dlStrlCt #2 {• + r - ,` - 42nd Legislative Disfrici- " 1 .: mow. K� pistrlcl:'#'I 40th Legislative rwhateom Legislative Boundary �s. county PUD Commission and ' Comprehensive Current Commission Boundary Plan : Legislative Districts n + e a M�.. g PUBLIC UTILITY Legend District ##—CommisslonerJeff McClure Dlstrict #2--Commissioner Paul Kenner DiSTRICTNo. 1 DistrictO—Commissioner Mike Murphy of Whatcom County Resolution No. 721 - Page 3 of 3 COPY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT No. I Of Whatcom County AGENDA ITEM 17 I y. fl'� fie.. 1 � � �, 1705 Trigg Road ■ Ferndale, WA 98248 MARCH 28, 2017 Y '� d �.� `y P: (360) 384-4288 a F: (360) 384-4849 MAR 3 12017 OM MeMo To: Commissioners Kenner, McClure and Murphy From: Stephan Jilk Date: March 28, 2017 Re: Approve Resolution No. 721— Affirmation of the Existing Commission District Boundaries Requested Action — APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.721 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 29A.76 RCW AND CHAPTER 54.12 RCW, AFFIRMING THE THREE (3) EXISTING COMMISSION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES. Background —Pursuant to RCW 54.12.010(6), the boundaries of a public utility district shall be examined every ten years according to the provisions of Chapter 29A.76 RCW, which provides the criteria for redistricting of counties, municipal corporations, and special purpose districts. The PUD conducted a review of the existing District boundaries according to the criteria outlined in RCW 29A.76.010 and analyzed the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County. Based on this review, the current boundaries comply with all of the requirements set forth in Chapter 54.12 RCW and Chapter 29A.76 RCW for the review of public utility legislative districts. In particular, the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4(a-e) for establishing the Commissioner District Boundaries are met as follows: i. Each Commissioner District is as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other Commissioner District comprising the Public Utility District such that the variation of population according to the 2010 Census Population Data is less than 2,270 people or less than 3.2% per District in all instances. ii. Given the size of the Public Utility District and the distribution of population within the Public Utility District, each Commissioner District is as compact as possible. iii. Each Commissioner District consists of a geographically contiguous area. iv. No comment was received by any individual or entity that the current or proposed Commissioner District favored or disfavored any racial group or political party. Nor has any such complaint been received by the District since the Commissioner District Boundaries were last established. Page 1 of 2 v. The Commissioner District Boundaries in Exhibit A attached hereto coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interests. These boundaries, where possible, follow highways, roadways, section lines, and neighborhoods. While Whatcom County Council increased its Legislative Districts from 3 to 5 in 2016, the Commission is not required to change the District's boundaries commensurate with the County. The PUD provided the required two -week statutory notice under RCW 54.12.010(6) and RCW 29A.76.010, and conducted a public hearing to receive public comments on March 14, 2017. No written comments were received and verbal comments made at the Public Hearing on March 14, 2017 were in favor of keeping the three (3) existing election district boundaries. FiscalImnact: None. Recommended Action: APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.721, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 29A.76 RCW AND CHAPTER 54.12 RCW, PROVIDING FOR THE AFFIRMATION OF THE EXISITING THREE (3) COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 721 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 OF WHATCOM COUNTY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 29A.76 RCW AND CHAPTER 54.12 RCW, PROVIDING FOR THE AFFIRMATION OF THE EXISITING COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 54.12.010(6) and Chapter 29A.76 RCW, the Commission is required to examine the District's boundaries according to the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County and establish Commissioner District Boundaries consistent with the purpose and goals of Chapter 29A.76 RCW and Chapter 54.12 RCW; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2017, pursuant to RCW 29A.76.010(5), the Commission for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County held a public hearing concerning the affirmation of and the continued use of the existing Commissioner District Boundaries; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Commissioners considered the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4) and information provided to the Commission during the public hearing, including the staff report and the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County now desires to establish the Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County and affirm that it will continue to use the existing Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County make the following findings and resolutions to establish the Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County 1. FINDINGS. a. The Commission finds that the districts as set forth on Exhibit A meet the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4) as follows: i. Each Commissioner District is as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other Commissioner District comprising the Public Utility District such that the variation of population according to the 2010 Census Population Data is less than 2,270 people or less than 3.2% per District in all instances. ii. Given the size of the Public Utility District and the distribution of population within the Public Utility District, each Commissioner District is as compact as possible. iii. Each Commissioner District consists of a geographically contiguous area. iv. No comment was received by any individual or entity that the current or proposed Commissioner District favored or disfavored any racial group or political party. Nor has any such complaint been received by the District since the Commissioner District Boundaries were last established. Resolution No. 721 - Page 1 of 3 v. The Commissioner District Boundaries in Exhibit A coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest. These boundaries, where possible, follow highways, roadways, section lines and neighborhoods. . 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. The Commission District Boundaries depicted on Exhibit A with the corresponding Commissioner District numbers are hereby affirmed as the Commissioner Districts for the Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County. 2017. ADOPTED at the open, public meeting with all Commissioners present this 2811, day of March, PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO.1 OF WHATCOM COUNTY; COMMISSION Paul Kenner, President Jeff. McClure, Vice President Michael Murphy, Secretary Resolution No. 721 - Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 721 EXHIBIT A: PUD CONBUSSION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES _+ N•A a e.'m.ni .f 0.,... 3 District.#3. __ I _-- _-� !y'>. =�f' —"- �1��N5fOob.cR •— - -- = u,r. i.... _ l ..; C .�� =Y ICr.�11L n�.ui Yi 'sir �' � 1 �•� - -�- District #2 42hd Legislative F.. District . .... + .+ iI .-------- rj District'#1 A 40th Legislative District'l , _wNexoutouwrv;- j�j� _ = pNGR CDI1Nh whatcom Legislative Boundary County PUD Commission and Comprehensive - f,,Currenfroffimission Boundary >•.•• Plan . a Legislative Districts PUBLIC UTILITY L"ond ------- ' District#I—Commissibner Jeff McClure District#2—Commissi6ner•paul Kenner DISTRICTNo.1 DistrictO—Commissioner.-Mike Murphy of Whdtoom County Resolution No. 721- Page 3 of 3 RECEIVED COPY RESOLUTION NO.721 ��, �� ^CCtif i. Ely LS u+N1TC�f3 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WHATCOM COUNTY, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 29A.76 RCW` AND CHAPTER 54.12 RCW, PROVIDING FOR THE AFFIRMATION OF THE EXISITING COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 54.12.010(6) and Chapter 29A.76 RCW, the Commission is required to examine the District's boundaries according to the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcoin County and establish Commissioner District Boundaries consistent with the purpose and goals of Chapter 29A.76 RCW and Chapter 54.12 RCW; and WHEREAS, on March 14, 2017, pursuant to RCW 29A.76.010(5), the Commission for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County held a public hearing concerning the affirmation of and the continued use of the existing Commissioner District Boundaries; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Commissioners considered the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4) and information provided to the Commission during the public hearing, including the staff report and the 2010 federal decennial census information for Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County now desires to establish the Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County and affirm that it will continue to use the existing Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County make the following findings and resolutions to establish the Commissioner District Boundaries for Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County 1. FINDINGS. a. The Commission fmds that the districts as set forth on Exhibit A meet the criteria set forth in RCW 29A.76.010(4) as follows: i. Each Commissioner District is as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other Commissioner District comprising the Public Utility District such that the variation of population according to the 2010 Census Population Data is less than 2,270 people or less than 3.2% per District in all instances. ii. Given the size of the Public Utility District and the distribution of population within the Public Utility District, each Commissioner District is as compact as possible. iii. Each Commissioner District consists of a geographically contiguous area. iv. No comment was received by any individual or entity that the current or proposed Commissioner District favored or disfavored any racial group or political party. Nor has any such complaint been received by the District since the Commissioner District Boundaries were last established. v. The Commissioner District Boundaries in Exhibit A coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest. These boundaries, where possible, follow highways, roadways, section lines and neighborhoods. Resolution No. 721 - Page 1 of 3 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS. The Commission District Boundaries depicted on Exhibit A with the corresponding Commissioner District numbers are hereby affirmed as the Commissioner Districts for the Public Utility District No. 1 of Whatcom County. ADOPTED at the open public meeting with all Commissioners present this 28111 day of March, 2017. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF WHATCOM C , COMMISSION Paul Kenner, President Resolution No. 721 - Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 721 EXHIBIT A: PUD COMMISSION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 3 14, v i , jPistrict,#3... _ paint Roberts - .. •. 42nd Leggy tri Disk. LeA - =~ District #2 .411, 3 - r f Dish ict'#1 � 40th:Le islaflve g � Cvonunty PUD Commission and -�' Legislative Boundary Comprehensive ,/ Current Commission Boundary ••.+ Plan .wy�szamm�. ... . Legislative Districts 7 , a , PUBLIC UTILITY I*ssnd District #1—ComrnlsslonerJeff McClure Dlstrlct02—Commissioner Paul Kenner DISTRICT m. 1 Dlstrlct#3—.Comrnlss1oner Mlke Murphy of Whatcom County - r v om vz Q Resolution No. 721 - Page 3 of 3