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Home My WebLink About2003 - Whatcom County Emergency Medical Services Nov 4, 2003-FailedW 5 U-r 2 S Nov X :4) V R-77 yo4 -e, l3/ - 1 ~I 6,6-600 x6'0739 ROUTER : FM •140 '- " --------------- / �+�Q3 RECEIVED �/� 7 n� TO PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE 12 19 v FROM PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE ELECTION SUPERVISOR ` `� BALLOT LAYOUT 30 PROOF LAYOUT Y?, PUBLISHED NOTICE OF CLOSING v� CERTIFICATION PUBLISHED NOTICE OF ELECTION DISTRICT ti f ac7 03 SECRETARY TREASURER'S OFFICE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY THE PROPOSITION FOR A COUNTYWIDE MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY OF $.385 PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUATION FOR SIX YEARS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County from the Special Election held on the 4th day of November 2003 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Coun4 Audi r r p isor of Elections By Chief De Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of November 2003. 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 the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County on the 4th day of November 2003 and the results are as follows: 1 General Election Page 201 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington WHATCOM COUNTY Suecial Election — Proposition No.1 REGU R PROPERTY TAX LE1 FOR COUNTYWIDE YES - 29 4 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of .385 or Iess per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the NO - 31 provision of countywide emergency medical services (EMS), all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? _ VALIDATION: Number of Person Voting Last General Election 55066 40% Turnout 22027 60% Yes Vote 13217 LEVY, YES 18942 43.81 % LEVY, NO 24297 56.19% LEVY 'FAILED: 56.19% The canvass has been completed this 19th day of November 2003 . WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD iwl County Auditor or P xsor of Elections By Chief De Auditor County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 2 General Election Page 301 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington CITY OF BELLINGHAM MAYOR BRETT BONNER NP 54 —� 4 YEAR TERM MARK ASMUNDSON NP 55 4 Vote For One FINANCE DIRECTOR THERESE HOLM NP 56 4 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One COUNCILAT- LARGE JOHN C. WILSON NP 58 4 2 YEAR TERM Vote For One LOUISE BJORNSON NP 59 COUNCIL WARD 1 BOB RYAN NP 60 4 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One COUNCIL WARD 3 BARNEY YORKSTON, JR. NP 62 4 4 YEAR TERM JOHN WATTS NP 63 4 Vote For One COUNCIL WARD TERRY BORNEMANN NP 64 4 4 YEAR TERM DON HANSEY NP 65 4 Vote For One General Election Page 401 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington BELLINGHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.501 DIRECTOR ANN WHITMYER NP 92 4 POSITION NO. 1 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One DIRECTOR JERRY FERRIER NP 944 POSITION NO.2 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One KEN GASS NP 954 DIRECTOR ELAINE M. LYNCH NP 96 POSITION NC 3 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One IMPORTANT INFORMATION Your absentee return envelope MUST have your signature on it. An absentee ballot returned in an envelope without your signature WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Your signature should look similar to the one on your voters registration form. If you think your signature has changed, contact the Whatcom County Auditor's Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. TOP FOUR REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION: • No signature • Late postmark. Ballots must be postmarked no later than election day. • Signature does not match. • Two ballots in one absentee return envelope. You are eligible to vote in this election if: • You are a citizen of the United States • At least 18 years old • Resident of Whatcom County for 30 days prior to the election • Not presently being denied your civil rights as a result of being convicted of a felony If you are not sure about your eligibility, contact the Whatcom County Auditors Office at (360) 676-6742 or (360) 676-6745. AV #1 Absentee Voter Guide GENERAL ELECTION November 4, 2003 COUNTY OF WHATCOM State of Washington VOTER INSTRUCTIONS Read All Instructions Carefully Before Voting. Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your ballot. The ballot which you have received is actually a data processing card prepared for recording your vote. Do not mark, fold or punch the ballot punchcard except as outlined in the instructions. Your Absentee Ballot Packet consists of: • This Ballot guide listing the ballot measures and/or candidates. • A pre -scored Ballot Punchcard. • A Ballot security envelope for the Ballot Punchcard. • A pre -addressed Return Envelope to return your voted Ballot Punchcard. Now that you have received your Absentee ballot, please use it instead of going to your poll site on election day. OPEN AND COMPLETELY UNFOLD THIS BALLOT GUIDE HOW TO VOTE Ballot Punchcard Punch chip completely out of Ballot Punchcard with a paper clip or similar device. Ii�",kl' = 133 1. Remember to SIGN YOUR NAME on the outside of the MAILING envelope on the line under the Voter Affidavit. Your signature is compared to your signature on file with the County. If you are unable to sign your name, you must make an identifying mark and have two people sign as witnesses next to your mark. 2.In the Ballot Guide, to the right of each measure or candidate, is a number which is assigned to a position on your Ballot Card. 3. Use a paper clip, tooth pick or sharp pencil to punch out the pre -scored square located just above the number assigned to the candidate or measure. 4. Write in candidates may be voted for by using the space provided on the flap attached to your ballot card. You must list both the Name and Office of the write-in candidate and the Political Parry in Partisan races. Do not punch out a position number for any other candidate for that office. 5. After you have finished voting, place your Ballot Card in the Ballot Security Envelope. 6. Place the Ballot Security Envelope containing your voted ballot unchcard INSIDE THE PRE - ADDRESSED MAILING ENVELOPE. 7. Put a first-class stamp on the envelope and mail it so it is postmarked no later than the day of the election. The ballot will be counted if it is postmarked not later than election day and if it is received by the county auditor not later than the ninth day following any special election or primary, or the fourteenth day following a general election. 8.If you spoil your ballot, cross out the incorrect vote and vote the correct one OR you may request a replacement ballot by contacting your Auditors Office. 9.If you have any Questions about these instructions, please call the Auditor's Office at: 360/676-6742 or 360/676-6745. AV-Whatcom BEGIN VOTING ON PAGE #1 General Election Page 1-SM November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION: INITIATIVE TO THE PEOPLE 841 Initiative Measure No. 841 concerns the repeal and future limitation of ergonomics regulations. This measure would repeal existing state ergonomics regulations and would direct the department of labor and industries not to adopt new ergonomics regulations unless a uniform federal standard is required. Should this measure be enacted into law? AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 4206 The legislature has proposed a constitutional amendment on filling vacancies in legislative and partisan county elective offices. This amendment would permit newly -elected officers to take office early if the office falls vacant after the general election and the newly -elected officer is of the same political parry as the former officer. Should this constitutional amendment be: General Election Page 201 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington WHATCOM COUNTY Suecial Election — Proposition No.1 R REGU PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR COUNTYWIDE YES - 29 4EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) YES - 4 4 Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of .385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the NO - 31 4 provision of countywide emergency medical services (EMS), all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? NO-7 4 PORT OF BELLINGHAM COMMISSIONER JIM JORGENSEN NP 34 4 DISTRICT NO. 3 VGINNY BENTON Vootete FFor Onnee For NP 35 WHATCOM COUNTY APPROVED- 12 4 4COUNTY EVoe "One PETE KREMEN NP 38 4 COUNTY COUNCIL KERRY CHAPPELL DISTRICT 1, POS. 8 NP 40 4 REJECTED -15 � R TER Vote AFor One DAN McSHANE NP 41 4 COUNTYCOUNCIL MIKE KAUFMAN DISTRICT 2, POS. B NP 42 4 R TERM VoeAFor OneSAM R. CRAWFORD NP 43 4 COUNTY COUNCIL BARBARA BRENNER DISTRICT NP 44 -� 4 YEAR TERM Vote For One I 4COUNTYR..T,WASSe�°c-. KEITH M. WILLNAUER NP 47 4 COUNTY AUDITOR 4 YR. TERIA. Vo".o For or: SHIRLEY FORSLOF NP 48 4 4YR�ERM VoeFlorOr; BILL ELFO NP 49 —3111� 4YR TER67,TY REASUI Fo c,] BARBARA J. CORY NP 50 —3, TURN OVER TO CONTINUE * � Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676-67409360)738.4556 *FAX 738.4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ May 9, 2003 Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy VALIDATION FIGURES FOR COUNTY WIDE BOND AND LEVY ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON The validation figures are based on the number of voters who voted in Whatcom County in the last general election held on November 5, 2002. Number of Persons 40% 60% District Voting Last General Turnout Yes Vote Whatcom County 55066 22027 13217 2003 FUTURE ELECTION DATES (RCW 29.13.010 and. 070) 2003 Election Dates September 16, 2003 November 4, 2003 Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 95 day cutot�for resolutions August 1, 2003 September 19, 2003 Shirley Forslof, WI icon County Auditoi Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 T TY 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DAVID S. MCEACFIRAN County Courthouse, Suite 201 ' 311 Grand Avenue AUG 2 1 2003 Bellingham, Washington 98225 Phone (360) 676-6784; Facsimile 738-2532 W.C. Auditors To: Shirley Forslof, Auditor From: David Grant, Dep. Pros.�vP� Date: August 20, 2003 Re: Ballot Title for EMS — Medic One - Levy I have now had the opportunity meet with representatives from both the City of Bellingham and the County in regard to the ballot language for the EMS tax levy. In consideration of the their concerns and our controlling statutory guidance, I believe the following revisions to the language suggested by the County Council are in order and should be implemented (as indicated by the strikeouts and underlined additions below).* Whatcom County, Washington Proposition #1: Regular Property Tax Levy for Fire Service n,-e u spi ' Countywide Emergency Medical Services EMS Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of .385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the eenfiffued-provision of fire seB,iee pr-e hospital coun ide emergency medical services (EMS), all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? Yes............ No............. If you have any questions, please contact me. *NOTE: The underline under the dollar amount is as in the original County Council proposal. WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY THE PROPOSITION FOR A COUNTYWIDE MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY OF $.385 PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUATION FOR SIX YEARS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County from the Special Election held on the 4th day of November 2003 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. Coun Audi r r Op6Visor of Elections By Chief Debafy Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of November 2003. ��`Y CU C/ O c� '� h , ` �a�•rr a } 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 the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County on the 4th day of November 2003 and the results are as follows: 1 VALIDATION: Number of Person Voting Last General Election 55066 General Election Page 201 40% Turnout 22027 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington 60% Yes Vote 13217 WHATCOM COUNTY S�ecial Election - Proposition No.1 LE FOR COUNTYWIDE REGU R PROPERTY TAX EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) YES - 29 4 Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular LEVY, YES 18942 43.81% property tax levies of IM or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the NO - 31 4 provision of countywide emergency medical services (EMS), LEVY, NO 24297 56.19% all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003.0051 LEVY :FAILED: 56.19% The canvass has been completed this 19th day of November 2003. ��-JY CC)C� Off% ,E I A t to#jglr r :?Aft or i • s�iAc� WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audi or or p v.sor of Elections By Chief De Auditor 44 1 C ty Legis ive Authority County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney N WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY THE PROPOSITION FOR A COUNTYWIDE MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY OF $.385 PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUATION FOR SIX YEARS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County from the Special Election held on the 4th day of November 2003 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. COW4 Audi r r p isor of Elections By Chief De y Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of November 2003. r J — c ' I t y � all r � � 1 .08Ta rG � 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 the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County on the 4th day of November 2003 and the results are as follows: 1 VALIDATION: Number of Person Voting Last General Election 55066 General Election Page 201 40% Turnout 22027 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington 60% Yes Vote 13217 WHATCOM COUNTY S eecial Election - Proposition No.1 FOR COUNTYWIDE REGU R PROPERTY TAX LEN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) YES - 29 4 Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular LEVY, YES 18942 43.81% property tax levies of S,M or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the NO. 31 4 provision of countywide emergency medical services (EMS), LEVY, NO 24297 56.19% all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003.005? LEVY 'FAILED: 56.19% The canvass has been completed this 19th day of November 2003. KIN.H.10010 c 0 is r road. STAft pr d' WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD kw/ 4A� County Audi or orr#vifsor of Elections By Chief De Auditor C ty Legis ve Authority L)� County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 2 WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, IN WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY THE PROPOSITION FOR A COUNTYWIDE MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY OF $.385 PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUATION FOR SIX YEARS. OATH OF AUDITOR STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss. COUNTY OF WHATCOM ) I do solemnly swear that the returns purporting to be the election returns of Whatcom County from the Special Election held on the 4th day of November 2003 have not been altered by additions or erasures, and that they are the same as when they were deposited in my office. &XIA)A", - 7--- Count Audit r r p isor of Elections By Chief lie Auditor Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of November 2003. �> r Y 0-- to V r ST+,t a 4 ' _ r '► . • s. i 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 the canvass of votes as it pertains to the Special Election held in the precincts within the boundaries of Whatcom County on the 4th day of November 2003 and the results are as follows: 1 VALIDATION: Number of Person Voting Last General Election 55066 General Election Page 201 40% Turnout 22027 November 4, 2003 Whatcom County, Washington 60% Yes Vote 13217 WHATCOM COUNTY Suecial Election - Proposition No.1 COUNTYWIDE REGU R PROPERTY TAX LE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) YES - 29 Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular LEVY, YES 18942 43.81% property tax levies of Laa5 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the NO - 31 4 provision of countywide emergency medical services (EMS), LEVY, NO 24297 56.19% all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? LEVY :FAILED: 56.19% The canvass has been completed this 19th day of November 2003. FlAwtv"FIRM cbufm Y Cn C 0 Ij r S TAIL 0r r N'A610 ;. WHATCOM COUNTY CANVASSING BOARD County Audi or or p is or of Elections By Chief DepAy Auditor 4A44 i - C ty Legis ive Authority County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney E Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4186 (360) 676.6740x360)738.4556 aFAX 738-4555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: November 21, 2003 TO: Keith Willnauer County Assessor FROM: Shirley Forslof County Auditor RE: Copies of Official Canvass of Elections Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Received from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, the following election canvasses of the four Special Elections held on November 4, 2003. 1. Whatcom Countywide EMS Levy. 2. Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, tax levy. 3. Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No. 1, tax levy 4. Formation of a Point Roberts Park and Recreation Service Area. Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Date received `t _0 /0 3 Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 TTTY 360-738-4555 360-738-4556 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225.4186 (360) 676.6740,360)738.4556 xFAX 7384555 TDD E-mail: auditor@co.whatcom.wa.us www.co.whatcom.wa.us/auditor/ DATE: November 21, 2003 TO: Barbara Cory County Treasurer FROM: Shirley Forslof County Auditor RE: Copies of Official Canvass of Elections Shirley Forslof, County Auditor Richard Griffith, Chief Deputy Received from Shirley Forslof, Whatcom County Auditor, the following election canvasses of the four Special Elections held on November 4, 2003. 1. Whatcom Countywide EMS Levy. 2. Point Roberts Fire District No. 5, tax levy. 3. Point Roberts Park and Recreation District No.1, tax levy 4. Formation of a Point Roberts Park and Recreation Service Area. Licensing/Recording 360-676-6740 Elections 360-676-6742 Date received 11 aZ\ 6 :3, Administration/Internal Audit 360-676-6744 360-676-6740 ext. 50065 TTY 360-738-4555 FAX 360-738-4556 From: David Grant To: Shirley Forslof Date: 5/19/03 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Council Ord 2003-030 Changing date of EMS Levy Shirley, as you recall, we removed the word "continued" from the last version and I wish to do so again. We'll use the old ballot title language but just put in on the general instead of the primary ballot. Dave >>> Shirley Forslof 05/19/03 11:03AM >>> Dave, I received Ordinance No. 2003-030 changing the date to Nov. 4, 2003 for submitting to the voters the EMS Levy. The amended ordinance contains the original ballot title with the word continued in it. Would you please approve as to form the ballot title for this ordinance without the word "continued" in it or acknowledge that your approval of the ballot title for Ordinance 2003-005 pertains to this ordinance also. Thanks Shirley Shirley Forslof Whatcom County Auditor 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham WA 98225 (360) 676-6744 e-mail sforslofCd�co.whatcom.wa.us FAX (360) 738-4556 `rvHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Nn ?nni - ?,7 u CLEARANCES Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned To Orig. Dept.: County Council 4/23/2003 n APR 9 2 2003 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL 4/22/2003 Introduction Division Head: Dept. Head: Prosecutor: Q-, 5/13(v3 Budget: Executive: SUBJECT. - Ordinance amending Ordinance 2003-005 - Levy for EMS Funding ATTACHMENTS MAY 19 2003 SUMMARYSTATEMENP W.C. Audiiors Related County Contract #: Ishould the Clerk schedule a hearing? (Y/N) N Requested Date: I Ordinance amending Ordinance 2003-005, changing the date for submitting to the voters of Whatcom County a proposition imposing the levy of an annual property tax for six years to fund fire service pre -hospital emergency services. RECOMMENDED MOTION (for final action): COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN 2003 - 27 B 4/22/2003: Introduced 5/6/2003: Amended and adopted 7-0, Ord. #2003-030 Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only): cep - W -030 Proposed by: Consent Sponsored by: Consent Introduced: April 22, 2003 ORDINANCE NO. 2003-030 AMENDING ORDINANCE 2003-005, CHANGING THE DATE FOR SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY A PROPOSITION IMPOSING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX FOR SIX YEARS TO FUND FIRE SERVICE PRE -HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WHEREAS, on January 28, 2003, the Whatcom County Council adopted Ordinance 2003-005, voting to hold a special election on September 16, 2003, to submit to the voters of Whatcom County a proposition authorizing the imposition of a regular property tax levy of $.385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the continued provision of fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services; and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2003, the Whatcom County Council discussed the cost of holding a special election and recommended amending Ordinance 2003-005 to change the date of the election to the November 4, 2003, General Election. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that Ordinance 2003-005, Section 6, is hereby amended as indicated in Exhibit A to this ordinance. ADOPTED this 6 day of May ATTEST Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council AP ROVEDQ AST FORM: vanhA�-v Civil Deputy Prosecutor Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy , 2003. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHAT OM COUNTY W SHINGTON Dan McShane, Council Chair ( p ved ( ) Denied Pete Kremen, County Executive Date: S 7' r- v"? EXHIBIT A (EMS DATE CHANGE ORDINANCE) Section 6. Call for Speefa} Election. Pursuant to the requirement of RCW 29.13.010, it is hereby deemed by this Council that r ,Terre-E ist�r i "; teffi of ' `, 29 , at the General Election to be held on November 4, 2003, ��.. � � � vcr—rtr- a€ a proposition authorizing the previously described six -year levy for fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services shall be submitted to the voters of Whatcom County. The Whatcom County Auditor shall cause notice to be given of this ordinance in accordance with the state constitution and general law and to submit to the registered voters of the county, at the said speeia+ county election, the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Clerk of the Council is hereby authorized and directed to certify that proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor in substantially the following form: Whatcom County, Washington Proposition #1: Regular Property Tax Levy for Fire Service Pre -Hospital Emergency Medical Services Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of .385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the c ued provision of fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services, all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? Yes ......... No......... Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy Section 4. Levy Rate. The rate at which this proposed levy shall be submitted to the voters shall be the rate of .385 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation each year, for six consecutive years, beginning in 2003. The collection of the taxes will begin in 2004. Taxes will be based upon the previous year's assessment. Section S. Ratification by the Electorate. The proposal for this levy shall be submitted to and approved by the voters in accordance with RCW 84.52.069. Section 6. Call for Special Election. Pursuant to the requirement of RCW 29.13.010, it is hereby deemed by this Council that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the registered voters of Whatcom County at a special election to be held in accordance with RCW 29.13.010(2)(e) on September 16, 2003, of a proposition authorizing the previously described six - year levy for fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services. The Whatcom County Auditor shall cause notice to be given of this ordinance in accordance with the state constitution and general law and to submit to the registered voters of the county, at the said special county election, the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Clerk of the Council is hereby authorized and directed to certify that proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor in substantially the following form: Whatcom County, Washington Proposition #1: Regular Property Tax Levy for Fire Service Pre -Hospital Emergency Medical Services Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of $ 385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the provision of fire service pre -hospital emergency medical servi s, all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? Yes ......... IL•� Section 7. Authorization for Interlocal Agreement. The County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the City of Bellingham for Council approval relating to the provision of fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services, to implement the provisions of Section 2 of this ordinance. I Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy `FVHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2003-027A CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to: Originator: E E 11 V E D JAN 7 e 2003 7g'IHd`1TCOM COUNT,' D UO��lt7U4, [!E 01114103 Intro Division Head: 1128103 Finance/Council Dept Head: Prosecutor Purchasing/Budget: Executive. SUBJECT: Ordinance rela inj To he Funding Of Fire Service Pre -Hospital Emergency Medical Services; Providing For The Submission To The Electorate Of Whatcom County, At A Special Election On of ! (0/03 2003, A Proposition Imposing The Levy Of A Regular Property Tax Each Year For Six Years, Collection Beginning In 2004, At A Rate Of $ .CMS Or Less Per $1000 Of Assessed Valuation To Continue To Provide Fire Service Pre -Hospital Emergency Medical Services. ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance. SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( x ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes ( x ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( x) NO Requested Date: SUMMARYSTATEMENT. Approval by County Council to submit to the electorate of ii'hatcom County at a special election on q 1 to /0 3 a proposition imposing a Levy of regular propbrty tax each year for six years, collection to begin in 2004, at a rate of . 3$3 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation to continue to provide fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services. COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 2003-27A 1/14/2003: Introduced 1/28/2003: Adopted 4-2, Crawford, Brenner opposed, Nelson absent, Ord. #2003-005 Related County Contract #: Distribution Indicate those ivho should receive List specific names to the right. Request a copy after Council action. ADS Facilities Management ADS Finance —- ADS Human Resources ADS Info Services Assessor Auditor Cooperative Extension District Court Executive Dewey Desler Francine Kincaid Health Hearing Examiner Jail Juvenile Parks Planning Prosecutor Public Works Sheriff Superior Court Treasurer Other Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Res lu�n Number (this item): a W0� Proposed by: Executive Sponsored by: Consent Introduced: Jan. 14, 03 ORDINANCE NO. 2003-005 SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY A PROPOSITION IMPOSING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX FOR SIX YEARS TO FUND FIRE SERVICE PRE -HOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WHEREAS, over the past 28 years, the Whatcom County fire service, and the Whatcom Medic One paramedic ambulance transport service provided by the Bellingham Fire Department, provided basic and advanced life support services; and WHEREAS, this system also includes regional support programs and services that provide medical oversight and direction, citizen and emergency personnel training, planning, education of the public, and other support programs and services; and WHEREAS, this system was evaluated in a recent emergency medical services strategic planning process which envisioned an integrated and seamless system of emergency medical response and transportation that strives to', provide care that is rapid and responsive, of high quality and compassionate„ cost-effective and affordable, and sustainable and achievable; and WHEREAS, the County's concern for assuring a county -wide emergency medical services program is shared by Whatcom County cities and fire protection districts who participate in emergency medical services programs; and WHEREAS, the future demand and subsequent costs for emergency medical services is forecast to continue to grow as a result of population changes; and WHEREAS, the available sources of revenue have been reduced by recent changes in federal Medicare reimbursement and state law; and WHEREAS, emergency medical services are essential to the people in our community and should be afforded a stable and dedicated funding base; and Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy WHEREAS, the state legislature, through RCW 84.52.069, has recognized the needs and concerns described above, and has provided the mechanism for achieving a stable funding source for the provision of such emergency medical services through a voter approved levy; and WHEREAS, the emergency medical services strategic plan recommends instituting an emergency medical services levy to provide this stable funding source; and WHEREAS, in order to assure such a provision of services, it is both necessary and appropriate that an additional regular property tax of .385 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation be levied as provided for in this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the distribution of all tax revenues collected pursuant to the levy provided for herein shall be addressed and governed by an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham, also for the benefit of the fire districts and the cities, which shall be consistent with the statutory provisions for distribution of such funds by the County Treasurer; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF WHATCOM COUNTY DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Approval of cities over 50,000 population. Pursuant to RCW 84.52.069, approval to place this county -wide levy proposal on the ballot will be obtained from the legislative body of the City of Bellingham, which is presently the only city in the county having a population over 50,000, before it is submitted to the electorate of Whatcom County for an election. Section 2. Distribution of Revenue. The revenue collected as a result of the levy, if approved by the electorate and imposed by the County Council, shall be distributed by the Whatcom County Treasurer in accordance with her statutory obligations, and according to the formula for distribution contained in an interlocal agreement between the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County. Section 3. Type of Levy. Pursuant to the authorization in RCW 84.52.069, this levy is a regular property tax levy on all taxable property located in Whatcom County and is in addition to the statutory tax rate limit of RCW 84.52.043. It is not subject to the limitation of RCW 84.55.010 for the first levy imposed, but is subject to the limitations thereof for the remaining five levies. Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy Section 4. Levy Rate. The rate at which this proposed levy shall be submitted to the voters shall be the rate of .385 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation each year, for six consecutive years, beginning in 2003. The collection of the taxes will begin in 2004. Taxes will be based upon the previous year's assessment. Section 5. Ratification by the Electorate. The proposal for this levy shall be submitted to and approved by the voters in accordance with RCW 84.52.069. Section 6. Call for Special Election. Pursuant to the requirement of RCW 29.13.010, it is hereby deemed by this Council that an emergency exists requiring the submission to the registered voters of Whatcom County at a special election to be held in accordance with RCW 29.13.010(2)(e) on September 16, 2003, of a proposition authorizing the previously described six - year levy for fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services. The Whatcom County Auditor shall cause notice to be given of this ordinance in accordance with the state constitution and general law and to submit to the registered voters of the county, at the said special county election, the proposition hereinafter set forth. The Clerk of the Council is hereby authorized and directed to certify that proposition to the Whatcom County Auditor in substantially the following form: Whatcom County, Washington Proposition #1: Regular Property Tax Levy for Fire Service Pre -Hospital Emergency Medical Services Shall Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of .385 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years for the tgEgEgiff provision of fire service pre -hospital emergency medical servi.pds, all as provided in Whatcom County Ordinance 2003-005? Yes .. No Section 7. Authorization for Interlocal Agreement. The County Executive is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate an interlocal agreement with the City of Bellingham for Council approval relating to the provision of fire service pre -hospital emergency medical services, to implement the provisions of Section 2 of this ordinance. Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy Section S. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. JADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2003. Whatcom County Council Whatcom County, Washington =C__ Ax--- Dan McShane, Chair A i Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk of the Council e Kre e , County Executive Date: •� 4 Ap oved as to form: blz�'L jlc;� Ake,",/ Daniel L. Gibson Whatcom County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy