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Home My WebLink About2016 - Whatcom County Regular Property Taxy Levy for Emergency Management Services General Election Nov 8, 2016-Passed6RO11 Certificate of Distribution A letter regarding the exact ballot title to be used was scanned and emailed to: on qg1b�l( O c Copies of the letter were provided to otherparties by regular mail, email or fax: Name of Party Letter Sent To: Magid, emailed, apfaxed and Date: Name of Sender: County Measure F Mo. 2D16.1 perty Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services The Whatcom County Council passed ordnance 2016-019 concerning funding for the countywide Emergency Medical Services system. Will Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax Wes of $0.295 or less per ihousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years, with col leclion beginning in 2017, for the continued provision of emergency medical servioes? YES 40 y NO 4M E@ hPolicies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM Certificate of Distribution - Exact title.doc Amended03/06/13 Gym Official Canvass of the General Election for Whatcom County, Washington r Held Tuesday, November 8, 2016 4`4H I Nr-+S D 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 Whatcom County, State of Washington. The proposition concerned regular property tax levies of $0.295 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years, with collection beginning in 2017, for the continued provision of emergency medical services. Based on the criteria for passage which was supplied by the district, the measure passed - WITNESS our hand and seal this 29th day of November 2016. Whatcom County Canvassing Board Debbie Adelstein, County Auditor Royce Buckjdgham Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Barrypuoanan, Council Chair, County Legislative Authority -CY Cpe c ou Urr STAII DF �+ 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 November 30, 2016 Dana Brown -Davis Whatcom County Council 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105 Bellingham, WA 98225 Dear Dana: 0M co Debbie Adelstein County Auditor J Diana Bradrick �9SHING 0 Chief Deputy Auditor 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 @ co.whatcomma.us Recording@comhatcornma.us Elections@co.whatcomma.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM_20161108_E November 8, 2016 Summary Report Whatcom Registration & Turnout Registration Turnout Total Registration and Turnout 138,962 114,920 82.70% Contests Initiative Measure No. 1433 Under Votes: 3,802 Over Votes: 30 YES 64,726 58.27% NO 46,362 41.73% Total 111,088 Initiative Measure No. 1464 Under Votes: 9,408 Over Votes: 44 YES 51,867 49.18% NO 53,601 50.82% Total 105,468 Initiative Measure No. 1491 Under Votes: 4,884 Over Votes: 29 YES 74,213 67.46% NO 35,794 32.54% Total 110,007 Initiative Measure No. 1501 Under Votes: 6,584 Over Votes: 34 YES 73,537 67.90% NO 34,765 32.10% Total 108,302 Initiative Measure No. 732 Under Votes: 7,869 Over Votes: 35 YES 47,005 43.92% NO 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 106,286 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-1 n 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 1,062 755 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 GLOM CO ''L9`QHING'�4� Debbie. Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick Chief Deputy Auditor Copies of Whatcom County, Proposition No. 2016-1, Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services, 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: N a rrh. v TREASURER'S OFFICE: -1 — 11_Z4_1 � Date Date Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@co.whatcomma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcornma.us Auditor@comhatcornma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. \n A wkC6-m C�Qu ll-g-Ib CI�fl�4C AU270090A PROCEDURE Filing a Proposed Ballot Leasure 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. Must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the election date for a special election, no later than 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 Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of the resolution. Gives to Office Coordinator to complete steps 4-6. A 3. If received over the counter, date stamps Ballot Measure Cover Sheet and the first page of /� 6 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 A6(resolution deadline date) if there is missing information. Makes a copy for file and gives original to filer. lkA 6. Provides local voter pamphlet information (Committee Statement Deadlines & Requirements and the Committee Statement Form) to submitter. 1c), 7. Gives all materials to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: [r 8. 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. V 9. Ensures front staff completed and applied initials for Steps 2-7 above. Notes any information still needed and tracks getting it from submitter. mr e y mar . A/A 11. Files copy of ballot measure receipt and original documents submitted in the file folder. 12. Checks to see that explanatory statement word count does not exceed 100 words. If it does, advises Auditor. ,to 0 :77 10 J hPolicies & 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.) 13. Checks to see that�r and Against ga st committee appointment 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 �Y (measure) on the "official ballot" page (if one was submitted). If not, advises Auditor. If discrepancy is found, waits for clarification before proceeding to Step 14. Photocopies proposed ballot title and explanatory statement for Auditor's edits. (W-16'. Gives file to Auditor or designee. ctions ay Auditor or designee: CAg % he ward count of the explanatory statement is exceeded, contacts submitter to remedy. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 1 22. Assigns ballot measure number (sequential numbering for each special purpose or taxing district).* Number formula = <<yyyy - #>>. 23. Reviews ballot title and headings for capitalization and punctuation. 24. Makes edits and initials and dates the changes. 25. Returns file to Office Coordinator. Actions by Office Coordinator: If the ballot title is submitted by the County or a district: 6. 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) 27. 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. NOTE: If ballot titles d by a city, no review by the Prosecuting Attorney is necessary. Howe r, th explanatory statement shall be reviewed and approved by the prosecuting atto ney. 28. 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 ea a cover sheet. Attaches to Assessor's transmittal letter. 0.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.) 1. Hand delivers packet to PA and Assessor. 2, Returns folder to file rack to await return comments. q3r ckles date to follow-up with PA and Assessor. A t'rons by Prosecuting Attorney: 4. Reviews text of ballot title and headings of ballot measure. iscusses with submitter or counsel for submitter and recommends any changes, if any. Sends transmittal letter to Auditor's Office with ballot title and headings to be used. (REF #AU570090A — Response from Prosecuting Attorney) ions by Assessor's Office: L-137. Reviews submission. ` _1_8 Provides feedback to Auditor's office by return memo. (See REF #AU570090B — Sample Memo from Assessor) Actions by Auditor or designee: L4 �39. Date Stamps letter from PA and places in the folder. Date stamps return memo from (I Assessor and places in the folder. 0. Reviews ballot title and headings from Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor feedback. Notes any recommendations. 4"'Ves to Office Coordinator to prepare letter to the submitter. Actions by Office Coordinator: C042. 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. 04. 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. L�)45. Places in file. 47. Returns file to file rack. 48. 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. "Naming Convention for Ballot Measure: Line 1: Jurisdiction Line 2: Proposition # (yyyy-#) Line 3: Subject of Measure/Proposition Other additional lines as needed. I:\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: Erica Littlewood Work <ericawork123@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 3:23 PM To: VotersPamphlet Subject: FOR rebuttal Prop 1 Attachments: FOR rebuttal final.docx Attached please find the FOR rebuttal for Proposition 1, the EMS levy. Thank you, Erica Work, Chair EMS Saves Lives Failure of the EMS levy will lead to cuts in emergency medical response. Four paramedic units have provided patient care countywide since 2001 and our population has grown by over 23%. A nonpartisan work group met for 15 months to develop an efficient EMS plan that reduces costs yet keeps a fast response. Voting Yes puts that plan into action. Vote Yes because a fast response in a medical emergency saves lives. Ballot Title: Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services The Whatcom County Council passed Ordinance 2016-019 concerning funding for the countywide Emergency Medical Services system. Will Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of $0.295 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years, with collection beginning in 2017, for the continued provision of emergency medical services? Yes No Explanatory Statement: Whatcom County has an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system funded by a voter -approved sales tax, general fund money from Whatcom County and City of Bellingham, and revenue from service charges. Due to increased service costs and reducing revenue resulting from changes in federal medical reimbursement, funds available for EMS are insufficient to maintain the current service level. The proposed measure would levy a regular property tax for EMS of $0.295 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years with collection beginning in 2017 to maintain EMS at its current level and meet future demand. Amy Grasher From: Karl Uppiano <Karl.Uppiano@outlook.com> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 10:42 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: 'Ray Baribeau' Subject: Rebuttal to EMS Levy Pro Statement.docx Attachments: Rebuttal to EMS Levy Pro Statement.docx Proposition 1 EMS Levy Con Committee Rebuttal to Pro Statement Proposition 1 is not necessary for continued EMS excellence; we expect cost saving recommendations to extend current levels of ser, he future. The increased tax base of a growing community will cover expanded EMS service without the need for this levy is to expand future capacity and hire an administrator. Failure of Proposition 1 will not affect your level of sere nust prioritize our limited resources on other more pressing issues. (75 Sub Ray Baribeau and Karl Uppiano I car o find a form to fill out for the rebuttal, so I have attached the rebuttal as a word document. If this is not appropriate, please contact me at 360-927-0285. Sincerely, Karl Uppiano, Proposition 1— EMS Levy Con Statement Committee Nancy Moore From: Nancy Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 12:05 PM To: Amy Grasher Subject: Whatcom County EMS Levy The Whatcom County EMS levy ballot measure is now ready. Thank you. Jvancy M. Moore Offcce Coordrnator yV, atcom County .4udztors Office 311 Grand -Ave., Suite l03 Belinglaam V-4 yh > >, &60%7785108 Nancy Moore From: Auditor Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 11:59 AM To: Dana Brown -Davis Cc: Barry Buchanan Subject: Proposed Ballot Measure for 11-8 General Election Attachments: 11-8-16 Gen Elec-Whatcom_20160810120111.pdf Please see the attached letter regarding the proposed ballot measure for the November 8 General Election ballot. Thank you. Sincerely, Nancy M. Moore Off"ce Coo.di-nator 7Vliatcom County .Audi'tor J Off ce 3-11 y'ranly_Ave., Suite 103 Be&nglian4 V-4 98225 �36o%77&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 sP.�t`°M CO Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Diana Bradrick RS'�M Chief Deputy Auditor E-mailed to: Dana Brown -Davis, Whatcom County Council Clerk Barry Buchanan, Whatcom County Council Chair August 10, 2016 Dana Brown -Davis, Clerk Whatcom County Council 311 Grand Ave., Suite 105 Bellingham, WA 98225 Re: Proposed Ballot Measure Dear Dana: 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: Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services The ordinance number was added to the text of the measure. 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, Debbie Adelstein County Auditor cc: Barry Buchanan Licensing Recording Elections Administration Licensing@comhatcornma.us Recording@comhatcomma.us Elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Auditor@comhatcomma.us We gladly accept 360-778-5100 360-778-5100 360-778-5102 360-778-5105 relay calls. WHATCOM COUNTY �°°M �oG County Courthouse ASSESSOR'S OFFICE sP za 311 Grand Avenue, Suite #106 Bellingham, WA W225-4038 Keith M. Willnauer r Telephone: (36C) 676-6790 Assessor 'sti„�°�° Fax: (360) 738-2472 RECEIVE AUb l U ZU16 WKpej COON YA DIT Date: August 10, 2016 To: Debbie Adelstein, Whatcom County Auditor From: Janice Judge, Senior Administrative Assistan Whatcom County Assessor's Office Re. Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services I am in receipt of the proposed ballot measure for the Whatcom County and have reviewed such for property tax administration. I find no concerns with the ballot measure regarding property tax administration. WHATCOM COUNTY PROSECUTING Al ;i"ORNEY 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 DAVID S. MCEACHRAN Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Second Floor Bellingham, Washington 98225-4079 (360) 676-6784 / FAX (360) 738-2532 COUNTY (360) RECEIVED To: Debbie Adelstein, Diana Bradrick RE: Whatcom EMS Levy Dear Debbie, 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. Royce Buckingham Attorney for the Whatcom County Auditor Whatcom County M coo Auditor's Office 3 'A Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 r A�H Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 IxG�� Phone: (360) 778-5100 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections aRco.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us./auditor To: Prosecuting Attorney's Office/Royce Buckingham From: Debbie Adelstein, Auditor Date: August 5, 2016 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services 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 county. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. Section 4. Levy Rate. The.rate.at which this proposed levy shall be submitted to the voters shall be the rate of $.295 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation each year, for six consecutive years, beginning in 20.17. The collection of the taxes will, begin in 2017. Taxes will, be based upon the previous year's assessment. Section 5. Ratification by the Electorate. The proposal for this levy shall be submitted 69to i and approved by the voters in accordance with RCW 84.52.0. Section 6. Call for Election. A ballot measure shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Whatcom County at the general election to be held on November 8, 2016, of a proposition authorizing the previously described six -year levy for 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 p.ro-position hereinafter set forth. The. County Executive is hereby authorized and requested to initiate the appropriate action necessary to ensure a proposition irk substantially the following form shall be submitted to the voters of Whatcom County:. Whatcom County�ng on (0 Proposition Regular Pry op y Tax Levy for 'Emergency.Medical Services The Wliatcom County Council. passed QrdirYance 2016- t]I concerni: g f mding.for the countywide. Emergency M.ed cal Services system.. Will Whatcom Coiihty.:be authorized "to impose regular property tax levies -of $ 0:245 or less per thousand dollars-ofas$essed valuation for eacli.af.si�c consecutive years, with collection beginning n: 0.1 far :the continued provision of emergency inedical services? Yes No- ...... _ Section 7. Authoritation fdr-Interlocal Agreements. The CountyExecutive is -hereby authorized and requested to negotiate interlocal agreements: 1) with the City of Bellingham and Fire District ##7:f6r EMS services consistent with the recommendations of the EMS Funding Work Group and the EMS Oversight Board; 2) with Dire Districts #4, #11, and #16, where current levy collections may be reduced consistent with RCW 84.52.069 (6); and 3) with. the fire agencies that provide first response, for CounciI approval relating to the provision of emergency medical services over the length of time the levy is imposed, 77r��W ATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL �r DrdinanceJCoun y Emergency Medical Services Levy /rMTCO_1l� COUNTY, %r UIV1: G O Q id Cent_ d ppy Dam wrr- the Cnrarxff Explanatory Statement for EMS Levy Ballot Measure Ply Whatcom County has an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system funded by a voter -approved sales tax, general fund money from Whatcom County and City of Bellingham, and revenue from service charges. Due to increased service costs 1 and reduced revenue resulting from changes in federal medical reimbursement, funds available for EMS are insufficient to maintain the current service level. The proposed measure would levy a regular property tax for EMS of $0.295 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years with collection beginning in 2017 to !" maintain EMS at its current level and meet future demand. r- CW 84.52.069, as amended in 2012, changed the voting requirement for continued EMS levies. A permanent EMS tax levy or the initial imposition of a six -year or 10-year EMS levy requires a three -fifths majority to pass. The continuation of a six- or 10-year EMS levy requires approval of a majority of registered voters. See also MRSC Insight Article, Revisiting the "Uninterrupted Continuation" EMS Levy with an Informal Attorney General's Opinion and AGO 2013 No. 4, September 27, 2013 on EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES —TAX LEVIES —Authorizing The Uninterrupted Continuation Of An Emergency Medical Services Levy. DA There are two different scenarios for voter approval of this le at least 60 percent of the �Q voters vote "yes, with a voter turnout of m-o n 4U percent of the number of people voting in G the last general election, the measure is passed. However, if the voter turnout is 40 pereenfor less of the number voting in the last general election, all is not lost. In that case, as long as the number of "yes" votes is equal to at least 60 percent times 40 percent of the number of people / 2J voting in the last general election, the measure Will pass. If -, for example, 1,000 peopl-e-v-6-t-e-crih the last general election, as long ffiere is a majority "yes" vote of at least 240 (1,000 x .4 = 400; 400 x .6 = 240), it will pass even if the number of people voting is less than 400 (40 percent of those voting in the last general election). (See Note 2 If a permanent levy is imposed, the jurisdiction must account separately for the expenditure of the revenues. (See Note 3) In addition, a permanent levy is subject to a referendum at any time. (See Note 4 This provision means the "permanent" levy may not be permanent. An EMS levy is a "regular property tax levy." (See Note 5 As such, it is governed by RCW 84.55.010. After the initial levy is approved by the voters, cities with a population under 10,000 may increase the amount of the levy by a maximum of one percent a year plus an additional amount ("add-ons") from new construction, increases in state -assessed utility valuations, and annexations. Because of Referendum 47, cities with a population of 10,000 and over are limited each year to a levy increase that is no greater than the increase in the implicit price deflator for personal consumption expenditures, plus add-ons, unless the council makes a finding of "substantial need" with a majority plus one vote of the city council. (2) Id. Note that an easy way to express this alternative for voter approval is to say that when voter turnout is less than 40 percent of the voter turnout at the last general election, the "yes" votes must be at least 24 percent (240/1000) of the voter turnout at the last general election in order for the measure to pass. District Validation Report General Election - November 3, 2015 District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Whatcom County 129,364 61,122 24,449 City of Bellingham 50,613 23,110 9,244 City of Blaine 3,158 1,446 579 City of Everson 1,243 535 214 City of Ferndale 7,067 3,354 1,342 ;ity of Lynden 8,624 4,604 1,842 .ity of Nooksack 791 337 135 City of Sumas 710 293 118 Bellingham School District 501 65,219 30,150 12,060 Ferndale School District 502 19,450 9,335 3,734 Blaine School District 503 10,581 4,793 1,918 Lynden School District 504 12,548 6,744 2,698 Meridian School District 505 6,460 3,176 1,271 Nooksack Valley School District 506 5,961 2,776 1,111 It Baker School District 507 9,112 4,143 1,658 Concrete School District 11 32 5 2 Fire Protection District 1 Fire Protection District 4 Fire Protection District 5 Fire Protection District 7 6,640 6,842 916 13,714 3,127 3,367 373 6,721 1,251 1,347 150 2,689 Fire Protection District 8 4,585 1,808 724 Fire Protection District 11 718 462 185 Fire Protection District 14 3,5861 1,668 668 4C.0 ?�NIN6�0 Name of District: District Address: RECEIVED Ballot Measure Cover Sheet AUG 0 2 2016 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure subLV88 fPVglg5lWcom County Auditor. WHATCOM COUNTY AUC"'"•� WHATCOM COUNTY 311 GRAND AVENUE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 District Contact Person 1: DANA BROWN-DAVIS, CLERK OF THE COUNCIL (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360.778.5010 Email: dbrown@co.whatcom.wa.us District Contact Person 2: BARRY BUCHANAN, COUNCIL CHAIR (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360.778.5010 Email: bbuchanan@co.whatcom.wa.us Attorney for District: Daniel Gibson Attorney Phone: 360.778.5710 Email: dgibson@co.whatcom.wa.us Has your attorn this ballot measure? A Yes ❑ No Type of Election: LEVY (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: 84.52.069 - ;t .i•�i=iGt `�'�'.. 4_�y ..[`��._—i'tii'L' •cr �rt i� �.•.:_t:� _ — -. Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original W Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' A Pamphlet prepared by your. attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? All Fully completed this cover sheet? Yes Yes Yes A Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor/. 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 submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 —. Amy Grasher From: Ray Baribeau <ray_baribeau@q.com> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 3:49 PM To: Elections Subject: Fwd: EMS Levy Con Statement Attachments: FINAL EMS LEVY CON STATEMENT k&r08082016.docx; ATT00001.htm Begin forwarded message: From: Ray Baribeau <ray baribeauAq.com> Subject: RE: EMS Levy Con Statement Date: August 8, 2016 at 2:02:27 PM PDT To: Dana Brown -Davis <dbrown(cDco.whatcom.wa.us> Cc: Karl Uppiano <kuppiano(Dgmail.com> Dana, Karl is busy at work and asked me to forward our con statement to you. Thanks for the opportunity. Ray FINAL EMS LEVY CON STATEMENT Consider - Examine - Vote Consider public safety priorities. The county jail is in crisis and needs immediate replacement. The current EMS system delivers very good service. Per Executive Louws, Whatcom County can continue to fund its share of the EMS revenue shortfall from the general fund. The county EMS Funding Committee released efficiency recommendations, but agencies haven't had adequate time to consider or implement the suggestions. Examine the numbers. Cost and performance data are currently being developed. Recommended productivity and efficiency changes may decrease costs. These changes may delay the addition of a Sth Paramedic unit - at $3,000,000 for the first year - and reduce the recommended levy. Give the EMS system a year or two to implement and analyze the effect of the recommended changes. With additional time, a more accurate levy rate can be set. And in this poor economy we don't need to spend more in order to maintain an acceptable Level of Service. Vote No. Our tax dollars are a limited resource. Voters must prioritize between crisis, essential, and nice -to -have services. Since we have other issues that demand higher priority, we recommend that you vote No on the EMS Levy. Submitted by Ray Baribeau and Karl Uppiano Amy Grasher From: Erica Littlewood Work <ericawork123@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 2:36 PM To: VotersPamphlet Cc: Bill Boyd; Marisa Bamesberger Subject: Voters' Guide Statement For Prop 1 Attachments: Prop 1 Voters' Guide Statement For.pdf Attached please find the Voters' Guide For Statement on Proposition 1. Statement prepared by: Committee name: EMS Saves Lives Committee members: Erica Work; Marisa Bamesberger; Bill Boyd Please contact me with any questions or issues. Thank you, Erica Work 3 60-220-2994 CiAM 4p Committee Statement Form - Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet 4 IF� ' Jtif. This is the statement of the: 0 Committee FOR ❑ Committee AGAINST for the: November 8, 2016 General Election (e.g., February 26, 2016 Special) District: Whatcom County Proposition Name: Proposition 1 (e.g., Bellingham School District 501) (e.g., General Obligation Bonds - $27,995,000) This form is available as a fillable form on the Auditor's website: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Type Statement Below: Ite likely that you or someone you know in Whatcom County will receive emergency medical care due to a sudden illness or injury. Your YES. on EMS vote for Proposition 1 allows Whatcom County emergency medical technicians and paramedics to continue to respond rapidly when you need them. A fast medical response saves lives. Whatcom County is a great place to live. However, the current emergency system funding model is unable to keep up as our community grows. We need a stable source of revenue to support our emergency medical services (EMS). A countywide coalition of elected officials and EMS system rs are unified in recommending a 29.5-cent levy to maintain the emergency medical services will cost the average $250,000 Whatcom County homeowner $74 a year. This six -year levy d emergency medical personnel and their lifesaving equipment to serve our county. The levy )w us to add resources to the EMS system as needed. Failure to pass the levy will result in our current level of service. r C �.� When every second counts, Whatcom Countyb EMS responders are there for us. Vote YES ,on t�1 EMS!lo. Committee members' names and the committee name (if applicable) will be published in the Local Voters' Pamphlet in conjunction with the For/Against statements. "Statement Prepared by": G� Committee Name, if applicable Committee Member Name Committee Member Name 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 (�,ovm\ 4ce F�P,_ It's likely that you or someone you know in Whatcom County will receive emergency medical care due to a sudden illness or injury. Your Yes on EMS vote for Proposition 1 allows Whatcom County emergency medical technicians and paramedics to continue to respond rapidly when you need them. A fast medical response saves lives. Whatcom County is a great place to live. However, the current emergency system funding model is unable to keep up as our community grows. We need a stable source of revenue to support our emergency medical services (EMS). A countywide coalition of elected officials and EMS system providers are unified in recommending a 29.5-cent levy to maintain the emergency medical services system. Prop 1 will cost the average $250,000 Whatcom County homeowner $74 a year. This six -year levy will fund emergency medical personnel and their lifesaving equipment to serve our county. The levy will allow us to add resources to the EMS system as needed. Failure to pass the levy will result in cuts to our current level of service. When every second counts, Whatcom County's EMS responders are there for us. Vote Yes on EMS! Statement For prepared by: EMS Saves Lives; Erica Work, Marisa Bamesberger, and Bill Boyd 101 Whatcom County Auditor's Office Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 �shING�� 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 *4�� Date: August 5, 2016 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services 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 county. We will await a letter of approval or suggested changes at your earliest convenience. Thank You. Whatcom County fL- Auditor's OfficeWhatcom County Courthouse y., 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 �4JN�NGgO� 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 Debbie Adelstein County Auditor Election Division Re: Whatcom County Proposition No. 2016-1 Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Attached is a ballot title for your review. Contact information is included should you need to communicate with the county. The Pass/Fail requirement for the ballot title as determined by the county's legal counsel: please see the two passage scenarios attached. .Please return a letter of acknowledgement with any significant comments by Thursday, August 11. Thank You. Section 4..Levy Rate. The rate at which this proposed levy shall be submitted to the voters shall be the rate of $.295 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation each year, for six consecutive years, beginning in 2017. The collection of the taxes will begin in 2017. Taxes wiltbe 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 Election. A ballot measure shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Whatcom County at the general election to be held on November, 8, 2016, of a proposition authorizing ,the previously .described six -year levy for 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 County Executive is hereby authorized and requested to initiate the appropriate action necessary to ensure a proposition in substantially the following form shall be submitted to the voters of Whatcom County:: Whatcom County�on Proposition Regular Property Tax Levy. for Emergency Medical Services: The Whatcom County Council passed Ordinance 2016- t)f concerning funding for the cap tywade Emergency Medical Services system: Will Whatcom County >ae. authorized to impose regular property tax levies of $ Q.295 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation .for .each..of.:six consecutive years, with collection beginning in:2017, for the canfinued provision of emergency medical services? Yes ......... No. ......... Sect on'Z. Authorization for.lnie' ocal Agreements. The CountyExecutive is. hereby authorized.and requested to negotiate interlocal. agreements: 1) With the City of Bellingham and Fire District #7 for EMS services consistent with the recommendations of the EMS Funding Work Group and the EMS Oversight Board; 2) with Fire Districts #4, #11, and #16, where current levy collections may be reduced consistent with RCW 84.52.069 (6); and 3) with the fire agencies that provide first response, for Council approval:relating to the provision of emergency medical services over the length of time the levy is unposed. WHATCOM COUN7Y COUNCIL )rdinancclCmnty Einergericy Medical Services Levy WMTCOM COMY,, WASIDNGTON OBkil l Certifid Po,Py 5 1 t� DQid[d�l7Wn dw CalSi a Explanatory Statement for EMS Levy Ballot Measure Pr�tly Whatcom County has an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system r funded by a voter -approved sales tax, general fund money from Whatcom County and City of Bellingham, and revenue from service charges. Due to increased service costs 1 and reduced revenue resulting from changes in federal medical reimbursement, funds available for EMS are insufficient to maintain the current service level. The proposed measure would levy a regular property tax for EMS of $0.295 or less per $1.000 of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years with collection beginning in 2017 to r maintain EMS at its current level and meet future demand. ! CW 84.52.069, as amended in 2012, changed the voting requirement for continued EMS levies. A permanent EMS tax levy or the initial imposition of a six -year or 10-year EMS levy requires a three -fifths majority to pass. The continuation of a six- or 10-year EMS levy requires approval of a majority of registered voters. See also MRSC Insight Article, Revisiting the "Uninterrupted Continuation" EMS Lew with an Informal Attorney General's Opinion and AGO 2013 No. 4, September 27, 2013 on EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES —TAX LEVIES —Authorizing The Uninterrupted Continuation Of An Emergency Medical Services Levy. There are two different scenarios for voter approval of this le at least 60 percent of the CJ �Q voters vote "yes, with a voter rnou o ma percent of the number of people voting in the last general election, the measure is passed. However, if the voter turnout is 40 percent or less of the number voting in the last general election, all is not lost. In that case, as long as the number of "yes" votes is equal to at least 60 percent times 40 percent of the number of people Ovotin in the last general election, the measure wi1I pass. 11, for example, 1,000 people —voted in the last general election, as long there is a majority "yes" vote of at least 240 (1,000 x .4 = 400; 400 x .6 = 240), it will pass even if the number of people voting is less than 400 (40 percent of those voting in the last general election). (See Note 2) If a permanent levy is imposed, the jurisdiction must account separately for the expenditure of the revenues. (See Note 3) In addition, a permanent levy is subject to a referendum at any time. (See Note 4) This provision means the "permanent" levy may not be permanent. An EMS levy is a "regular property tax levy." (See Note 5) As such, it is governed by RCW 84.55.010. After the initial levy is approved by the voters, cities with a population under 10,000 may increase the amount of the levy by a maximum of one percent a year plus an additional amount ("add-ons") from new construction, increases in state -assessed utility valuations, and annexations. Because of Referendum 47, cities with a population of 10,000 and over are limited each year to a levy increase that is no greater than the increase in the implicit price deflator for personal consumption expenditures, plus add-ons, unless the council makes a finding of "substantial need" with a majority plus one vote of the city council. (2) Id. Note that an easy way to express this alternative for voter approval is to say that when voter turnout is less than 40 percent of the voter turnout at the last general election, the "yes" votes must be at least 24 percent (240/1000) of the voter turnout at the last general election in order for the measure to pass. District Validation Report General Election - November 3, 2015 District Total Registration Total Voted 40% Validation Whatcom County 129,364 61,122 24,449 City of Bellingham 50,613 23,110 9,244 City of Blaine 3,158 1,446 579 City of Everson 1,243 535 214 City of Ferndale 7,067 3,354 1,342 :;ity of Lynden 8,624 4,604 1,842 r',ity of Nooksack 791 337 135 City of Sumas 710 293 118 Bellingham School District 501 65,219 30,150 12,060 Ferndale School District 502 19,450 9,335 3,734 Blaine School District 503 10,581 4,793 11918 Lynden School District 504 12,548 6,744 2,698 Meridian School District 505 6,460 3,176 1,271 Nooksack Valley School District 506 5,961 2,776 1,111 9t Baker School District 507 9,112 4,143 1,658 Concrete School District 11 32 5 2 Fire Protection District 1 6,640 3,127 1,251 Fire Protection District 4 6,842 3,367 1,347 Fire Protection District 5 916 373 150 Fire Protection District 7 13,714 6,721 2,689 Fire Protection District 8 4,585 1,808 724 Fire Protection District 11 718 462 185 Fire Protection District 14 3,586 1,6681 668 Whatcom County Debbie Adelstein Auditor's Office 3'< County Auditor Whatcom County Courthouse 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103 4s nor Election Division =Befiingham WA=98225=k038— -- ----- - Phone: (360) 778-5102 Fax: (360) 778-5101 Email: elections@co.whatcom.wa.us Internet: www.whatcomcounty.us/auditor Ballot Measure Receipt Date Received: 7 I Wit' vt 5 L. 2-r 2—c Received From: Oct kt 1�( 61 - �1O i KV I Name of Presenter and Title Name pp of City or District /J Address Phone Email Type of Election: Date of Election: Le VL ffrclm RAW MP-aCIIrA Cnver Shaafl Missing Documents (if any) I understand that the submittal deadline date for the missing documents is and the Auditor's Office will not begin processing this ballot measure until all documents have been submitted_ Presenter's Signature I:\Policies & Procedures\Elections\02_Pre-Election\04_Filing - Ballot Measures\FRM RECEIPT for ballot measure.doc Rev 8/11/15 RECEIVED P•LGOM.---�0 Ballot Measure Cover Sheet AUG 0 2 2016 This cover sheet must accompany each ballot measure sub9g88 qt8$ Wcom County Auditor. WHATCOM COUNTY Atr1!r''J' Name of District: WHATCOM COUNTY District Address: 311 GRAND AVENUE, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225 District Contact Person 1: DANA BROWN-DAVIS, CLERK OF THE COUNCIL (Name and Title) Contact Person 1 Phone: 360.778.5010 Email: dbrown@co.whatcom.wa.us District Contact Person 2: BARRY BUCHANAN, COUNCIL CHAIR (Name and Title) Contact Person 2 Phone: 360.778.5010 Email: bbuchanan@co.whatcom.wa.us Attorney for District: Daniel Gibson Attorney Phone: 360.778.5710 Email: dgibson@co.whatcom.wa.us Has your attorney prepared this ballot measure? W Yes ❑ No Type of Election: LEVY (e.g., Levy, Bond, Levy Lid Lift, etc.) State the Pass/Fail Requirement(s) for the Measure as Determined by District's Attorney: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. (e.g., Simple Majority, 60%, Minimum Turnout, etc.) List Applicable Statutory References: 84.52.069 Attached the Resolution with original signatures or a certified copy of the original p Yes Resolution? Attached the Explanatory Statement (not to exceed 100 words) for the Local Voters' A Yes Pamphlet prepared by your attorney? (now required for all elections) Attached the "For" and "Against" Committee Appointment Forms? i Yes Fully completed this cover sheet? A Yes This form is available in a fillable form on the Auditor's Website: www.whatcomcounty.uslauditor/. 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 submitter's responsibility to ensure that requested documentation is presented no later than the resolution deadline date. Revised 9/15/15 STATE THE PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENT(S) FOR THE MEASURE AS DETERMINED BY DISTRICT'S ATTORNEY: RCW 84.52.069 Emergency medical care and service levies. (2) Except as provided in subsection (10) of this section, a taxing district may impose additional regular property tax levies in an amount equal to fifty cents or less per thousand dollars of the assessed value of property in the taxing district. The tax is imposed (a) each year for six consecutive years, (b) each year for ten consecutive years, or (c) permanently. A permanent tax levy under this section, or the initial imposition of a six -year or ten-year levy under this section,_must be specifically authorized by a majority of at least three - fifths of the registered voters thereof approving a proposition authorizin the levies submitted at a general or special election, at which election the number of persons voting "yes" on the proposition shall constitute three - fifths of a number equal to forty percent of the total number of voters voting in such taxing district at the last preceding general election when the number of registered voters voting on the proposition does not exceed forty percent of the total number ❑f voters voting in such taxing district in the last preceding general election; or by a majority of at least three -fifths ❑f the registered voters thereof voting on the proposition when the number of registered voters voting on the proposition exceeds forty percent of the total number of voters voting in such taxing district in the last preceding general election. The uninterrupted continuation of a six -year or ten-year tax levy under this section must be specifically authorized by a majority of the registered voters thereof approving a proposition authorizing the levies submitted at a general or special election. Ballot propositions must conform with RCW 29A.36.210. A taxing district may not submit to the voters at the same election multiple propositions to impose a levy under this section. RECEIVED AUG 0 2 2016 DEBBIE ADELSTEIN WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL CLERK'S CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, duly chosen, qualified, and acting Clerk of the County Council of Whatcom County, Washington, and keeper of the records of the County Council (hereinafter referred to as "Council"), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. The attached copy of Ordinance 2016-019 (EMS Levy) was adopted by the County Council on May 31, 2016, and is duly recorded in my office. 2. Said meeting at which adoption occurred was properly convened and took place in all respects in accordance with law. 3. A legal quorum was present throughout the meeting. 4. All requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the attached ordinance have been carried out. 5. I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of Whatcom County this 2"d day of August, 2016. WHATCOM ['t(ll�l'T'YIG„qUNCIL 4�` WHATCO �l11CF A413,,!INGTON � •;1HA�Co•. : Dana l�vowh7oa g tl Clerk of'�fJe Coiur�Li ° MIUATlV)W I'f)TINTV rf)Tl1V0'rT AC.FIVI)A RTI.r NO. 2016-167 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council fffice Agenda Date Assigned to: Originator: 1wh 05106116 r, C E I � vn � j� MAY 10 2016 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL - / o 05117116 Finance Division Head: 05/77/16 Intro Head: _ 5/31/16 Council -Dept. Prosecutor: Oh��l�b — Purchasing/Budget. Executive: S''/ AU 2016 TITLE OF,DOC ME ^MS Levy Ordinance WHATCOM COUNTY AUDITOR ATTACHMENTS: Memo and Ordinance SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes { ) NO I Requested Date: SUMMARYSTATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action) I Per request of the Council on May 3rd Executive Louws has submitted a proposed EMS Levy Ordinance for N introduction and Council consideration of placement on the November 8 ballot: Executive Louws is available for discussion of the EMS Levy Ordinance. I COMMITTEE ACTION: 5/17/2016: Discussed COUNCIL ACTION: 5/17/2016; Substitute Introduced 7-0 5/31/2016: Adopted7-0 Ordinance 2016-019 Related County Contract #: Related File Numbers. Ordinance or Resolution Number: Ord#2016-019 Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on the County's website at: www. co. wliatcorn. wa. us/cvuncil. r M 'r11'C& UH4T COUVFY L A&A 1�y Dwt�-Bmre- the Cnur PROPOSED BY: Consent INTRODUCTION DATE: MAY I7, 20.16 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-019 PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF WHATCOM COUNTY A PROPOSITION IMPOSING THE LEVY OF A REGULAR PROPERTY TAX EACH YEAR FOR SIX YEARS, COLLECTION BEGINNING IN 2017, AT A RATt OF $.295 OR LESS PER $1000 OF ASSESSED VALUATION TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, IN THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016 WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a complex, coordinate response and emergency medical care system, that requires people and agencies, to perforr an essential role as part of a coordinated, tiered, and seamless system of emergency medic, care; and WHEREAS, Whatcom County's EMS system has, evolved over 40 years, and ha transitioned into a tiered level of service; and WHEREAS, fire districts and agencies provide first responder services and Basi Life Support (BLS) ambulance service and Bellingham Fire Department and Fire District provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service; and WHEREAS, the Countywide Emergency Medical Service system serves all c Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Everson, Nooksack, an Sumas; and WHEREAS, the existing funding sources dedicated to EMS are not sufficient an revenue has decreased due to changes in the Federal Medical reimbursement; and WHEREAS, due to the impact of increased costs, limited dedicated funds an decreased revenue, the current funding for the countywide EMS system will not sustain th present EMS service levels; and WHEREAS, emergency medical services are essential to the people in of community and stable funding is a practical solution to continue providing EMS services i current levels of service, meet future demands and sustain the system into the future; and WHEREAS, the EMS system also includes regional support programs and service that provide administration, medical oversight and direction, citizen and emergenc personnel training, planning, education of the public, and other support programs an services; and Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy R MTCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WMT COM COUNTY, WA.SHINGT'ON �I WHEREAS, The EMS Funding Work Group confirmed by the Whatcom County Emergency Medical System Oversight Board (EOB) recommended a funding strategy and, levy rate that will support and sustain a countywide EMS system; and 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 EMS Funding Work Group and EMS Oversight Board recommends instituting an emergency medical services levy to provide a stable funding source that will sustain the system for the next 6 years; and WHEREAS, in order to assure such a provision of services, it is both necessary and, appropriate that an additional regular property tax of $.295 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation be levied as provided for in this ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF WHATCOM COUNTY DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Approval of cities over 50,0.00 population. Pursuant to RCW 84.52.069, approval to place this county -wide levy proposal on the ballot has been obtained from the legislative body of the City of Bellingham through Resolution 2016-14, 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: Deposit of levy proceeds and eligible expenditures. All levy proceeds shall be deposited into the county Emergency Medical Services Fund. If approved by the qualified i electors of the county, all levy proceeds authorized in the ordinance shall be used in accordance with RCW 84.52.069. 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. RMTCOM COUNTY COUNCIL RMTCOM COUNTY, WASMNGTON Official CaftTwd Copy Ordinance/County Emergency Mcdical Services Levy _ S Section 4. Levy Rate. The rate at which this .proposed levy shall be submitted to the vote: shall be the rate of $.295 or less per $1000 of assessed valuation each year, for si consecutive years, beginning in 2017. The collection of the taxes will begin in 2017. Tax( will be based upon the previous year's assessment. Section 5. Ratification by the Electorate. The proposal for this levy shall be submitted and approved by the voters in accordance with RCW 84.52.069. Section 6. Call for Election. A ballot measure shall be submitted to the qualified voters ( Whatcom County at the general election to be held on November 8, 2016, of a propositic authorizing the previously described six -year levy for emergency medical services. Tl Whatcom County Auditor shall cause notice to be given of this ordinance in accordance wit the state constitution and general law and to submit to the registered voters of the county, , the said special county election, the proposition hereinafter set forth, The County Executii is hereby authorized and requested to initiate the appropriate action necessary to ensure proposition in substantially the following form shall be submitted to the voters of Whatcoi County:: Whatcom County, Washington Proposition _ Regular Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services The Whatcom County Council passed Ordinance 2016- concerning funding for the countywide Emergency Medical Services system. Will Whatcom County be authorized to impose regular property tax levies of $ 0.295 or less per thousand dollars of assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years, with collection beginning in 2017, for the continued provision of emergency medical services? Yes No......... Section 7. Authorization for Inierlocal Agreements. The County Executive is hereby authorized and requested to negotiate interlocal agreements: 1) with the City of Bellingham and Fire District #7 for EMS services consistent with the recommendations of the EMS Funding Work Group and the EMS Oversight Board; 2) with Fire Districts #4, #11, and #1 f where current levy collections may be reduced consistent with RCW 84.52.069 (6); and 3) with the fire agencies that provide first response, for Council approval relating to the provision of emergency medical services over the length of time the levy is imposed. Ordinance/County Emergency Medical Services Levy W MTCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WMTCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON offlid �`' COPY 5 I Approved as to form: rn Daniel L. Gibson Whatcom County Deputy Prosecuting Atto 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. Whatcom County Council ��ti31111tt11rrr;� Att z� y o'Al �i,i� • ` . 00., Dail-Br(qwrinl]'rof gle Council S H Jr'rr,,�doptea' f is •339t ay of May 20I6., r1r111111t10W.L Jack Lou , ,County 've ey WMTCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WMTCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Of facial C. if d Copy► .�flIt A wn- the C=1=7 Explanatory Statement for EMS Levy Ballot Measure Presently Whatcom County has an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system r `) funded by a voter -approved sales tax, general fund money from Whatcom County and (�- City of Bellingham, and revenue from service charges. Due to increased service costs and reduced revenue resulting from changes in federal medical reimbursement, funds available for EMS are insufficient to maintain the current service level. The proposed measure would levy a regular property tax for EMS of $0.295 or less per $1000 of i assessed valuation for each of six consecutive years with collection beginning in 2017 to maintain EMS at its current level and meet future demand. 1 L) P.01- - )b M 3 A Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet Mins This is the appointment of the: X Committee FOR for the: 2016 GENERAL ELECTION Committee AGAINST District: WHATCOM COUNTY Proposition Name: EMS LEVY BALLOT MEASURE (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: ERICA WORK Contact Phone: 360.220.2994 E-mail: ericawork123 gmail.com 2. Member Name: BILL Contact Phone: 360.305.1102 E-mail: chiefb22enator(a)gmail.com 3. Member Name: MARISA BAMESBERGER Contact Phone: 360.318.3106 E-mail: risa1999(a).gmail.com I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized Signature (Individual wl authority to sign for the District) Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\159HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15 RrA^co Committee Appointment Form Whatcom County Local Voters' Pamphlet This is the appointment of the: Committee FOR for the: 2016 GENERAL ELECTION X Committee AGAINST District: WHATCOM COUNTY Proposition Name: EMS LEVY MEASURE (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: KARL UPPIANO Contact Phone: 360.927.0285 E-mail: huppianoCa?,q mail, com 2. Member Name: RAY BARIBEAU iL.t'� .W Contact Phone: 360.752.1715 E-mail: rqy baribeau 3. Member Name: Contact Phone: E-mail: I hereby certify the above named individuals have been appointed and have consented to serve as indicated. Authorized Signature (Individual with authority to sign for the District) 1, Date C:\Users\mshepher\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\I59HH8N8\FRM Committee Appt Form.doc Amended 9/15/15