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Home My WebLink About1993 - Whatcom County Rural Library District Excess Levy .07 per $1000 to provide $280,000 For Library Automation Gen Election Nov 2,1993-FailedWHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1993 IN THE WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT THE PROPOSITION TO PROVIDE $280,000.00 TO BE USED TO AUTOMATE LIBRARY FUNCTIONS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of the Special Election held within the boundaries of Whatcom County Rural Library District, Whatcom County, State of Washington have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are,the same as when they were deposited in my office. Whatcv County Au for Subscribed -and sworn to before me this 17th day of November, 1993. County Legislative Authority CERTIFICATION OF CANVASSING BOARD STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE, as the Whatcom County Canvassing Committee have completed our canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of the Whatcom County Rural Library District, Whatcom County, State of Washington on the 2nd day of November, 1993 and the results were as follows: WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT Proposition No. 1 LIBRARY LEVY Shall the Whatcom County Rural Library District levy a general tax upon the taxable property within the Library District in excess of constitutional and statutory limitations to provide the sum of $280,000.00, a tax of approximately $.07 per One Thousand Dollars of assessed value, based on 100% of true and LEVY, YES 424 fair value, such levy to be made in 1993 for collection in 1994 for one year only to be used LEVY, NO 434 to automate library functions? 1993. LEVY, YES 9,694 52% LEVY, NO 8,962 48% FAILED: The canvass having been completed this 17th day of November, WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD •w County Mplitor `' m r•; County Legislative Authority County Deput ros-e8&ting Attorney AUDITOR'S OFFICE County Courthouse - 311 Grand Ave. P.O. Box 398 Bellingham, WA 98227-0398 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY DATE: September 21, 1993 x '*,� fir•- �'�' TO: Daniel Gilson Deputy Prosecuting Attorney FROM: Shirley Forslof la Whatcom County Auditor 7 RE: BALLOT TITLE FOR THE WHATCOM RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT NOVEMBER 2, 1993 ELECTION The ballot title to be approved as to form is as follows: Proposition Library Levy to be voted on by all of Whatcom County except the Cities of Bellingham, Everson and Lynden. Enclosed is the resolution for the above ballot issue. Auditor - Accounting (206) 676-6740 Recording Elections Motor Vehicle Licensing FAX (206) 676-6741 (206) 676-6742 (206) 676-6743 (206) 676-7727 �z� ---� �C�� ;�� C/j � M cp �Rsi WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT tU�' , 9 f �YgUQ/TpR BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION NUMBER: 8/10/93-9 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT REQUESTING AN EXCESS LEVY ELECTION. The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Whatcom County Rural Library District was held in Whatcom County, Washington August 10, 1993, attended by a quorum of the Board for the conduct of such business; and, after due consideration and deliberation, the following resolution was duly passed by all Trustees then attending voting in favor and no one voting against: WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Rural Library District was established in 1944 and is still using ostensibly the same non -automated circulation system; and WHEREAS, in the last ten years the service area population has increased about thirty-three percent (33%); the population is expected to continue to grow; and circulation has increased about seventy-five percent (75%); and WHEREAS, technology exists to automate routine library functions to help accommodate projected growth; and WHEREAS, library automation would improve library service by allowing library patrons to search catalogs by key words, check out and return books faster, renew books at any outlet, know where books are located and when they are due back and reserve materials quickly; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT as follows: Section 1. That it has been determined that since increased circulation of books and other Library services require library automation, the Library Board of Trustees finds it necessary to ask the County Auditor in Whatcom County to place before the voters in a Special Levy Election in the District on November 2, 1993, a proposition to levy a general tax upon the taxable property within the Library District in excess of the constitutional and statutory limitations for one (1) year in the sum of Two Hundred Eighty Thousand Dollars ($280,000) requiring assessment of approximately seven cents ($.07) per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of assessed valuation, based on 100% of true and fair value, such levy to be made in 1993 for collection in 1994, one year only. Page 1 of 2. Section 2. That the importance of improving library services as described in this Resolution should be considered by the Whatcom County Auditor to constitute the type of emergency that satisfies Section 29.13.020(2) of the Revised Code of Washington which allows the Whatcom County Auditor to call a special election upon presentation of a Resolution at least forty-five days prior to the proposed election date. Section 3. That the proposition, including caption thereof, shall take the following form: PROPOSITION LIBRARY LEVY Shall the Whatcom County Rural Library District levy a general tax upon the taxable property within the Library District in excess of constitutional and statutory limitations to provide the sum of $280,000.00, a tax of approximately $.07 per One Thousand Dollars of assessed value, based on 100% of true and fair value, such levy to be made in 1993 for collection in 1994 for one year only to be used to automate library functions? LEVY, YES LEVY, NO /77:7 WHATCOM COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEE Tom Stitt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Daw(iel A. Addis, Board Member fJV C_- _J`�i� E. Oltman, Board Member 1 aYYI d� ti Tom Springer, Board Member `.a ex-eiorL- L 7G4- Ramona Villani, Board Member Page 2 of 2. LANGABEER, TULL AND CUILLIER, P.S. ATTORNEYS AT LAW FERNDALE RICHARD J. LANGABEER BELLINGHAM 2084 ALDER STREET ROBERT M. TULL 119 GRAND AVENUE P.O. BOX 1126 GARY M. CUILLIER SUITE A FERNDALE, WASHINGTON 98248 CHARLES J. TULL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 98225 (206) 384-3595 JONATHAN K. SITKIN (206) 671-6460 (206) 733.0443 MARK J. LEE (206) 384.6446 FAX: (206) 647-7874 FAX: (206) 384-8965 PLEASE REPLY TO: Ferndale August 9, 1993 kygTcsy�'Co Mr. Dan Gibson oj� FyF j� Deputy Prosecuting Attorney � O,p coG Whatcom County Courthouse `G6' 'v�10, 311 Grand Avenue Bellingham, Washington 98225 �9.9 VrO,p Re: Whatcom County Rural Library District Resolution Dear Dan: Enclosed is a copy of the revised Resolution as per our discussion. Thank you for your efforts. Very truly yours, LANGABEER, TULL & CUILLIER, P.S. Gary M. Cuillier GMC : cj u Enclosure cc: John Halliday, Director; Whatcom County Rural Library District CUE c., LANGABEER, TULL AND CUILLIER, P.S. ATTORNEYS AT LAW FERNDALE RICHARD J. LANGABEER BELLINGHAM 2084 ALDER STREET ROBERT M. TULL 119 GRAND AVENUE P.O. Box 1126 GARY M. CUILLIER SUITE A FERNDALE, WASHINGTON 98248 CHARLES J. TULL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON 98225 (206) 384.3595 JONATHAN K. SITKIN (206) 671-6460 (206) 733.0443 MARK J. LEE (206) 384-6446 FAX: (206) 647-7874 FAX: (206) 384.8965 PLEASE REPLY TO: Ferndale August 4, 1993 Mr. Dan Gibson wy�� Deputy Prosecuting Attorney �Tcpf6l-" l Whatcom County Courthouse 4% M cpRS p 311 Grand Avenue G �Yq Bellingham, Washington 98225 Dear Dan: Shirley Forslof indicated that you review the 1b'a.jlot questions to be posed by special districts in accordance with RCW 29.27.060. Therefore, please find enclosed a proposed resolution and ballot question to be considered on August 10, 1993, by the Whatcom County Rural Library District Trustees. Could you please let me know by then if it is acceptable to you? Thank you. Very truly yours, LANGABEER, TULL & CUILLIER, P.S. L Gary M. Cuillier GMC : cj u Enclosure cc: John Halliday, Director; Whatcom County Rural Library District CLlr ; C-U`-Y 4� f AUDITOR'S OFFICE County Courthouse - 311 Grand Ave. P.O. Box 398 Bellingham, WA 98227-0398 SHIRLEY FORSLOF AUDITOR OF WHATCOM COUNTY February 25, 1993 VALIDATION FIGURES FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT i The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in the Whatcom County Library District in the last general election held on November 3, 1992. Number of Persons 40% 60% District Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote County Library 32,208 12,883 7,730 DATES FOR POSSIBLE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR THE YEAR OF 1993: ELECTION DATE RESOLUTION DEADLINE TO OUR OFFICE May 18, 1993 September 14, 1993 November 2, 1993 April 2, 1993 July 30, 1993 September 17, 1993 Shirley rslof Whatcom County Audi or Auditor - Accounting Recording (206) 676-6740 (206) 676-6741 Elections Motor Vehicle Licensing FAX (206) 676-6742 (206) 676-6743 (206) 676-7727