Loading...
ResolutionsCHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Ronald S. Marshall Patricia M. Anderson Amie L. Hunt Melody Overton Sarah E. Silberger SUSAN I. BAUR COWLITZ COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS Heiko Philipp Coppola Mike Nguyen Dustin D. Richardson Deri Moore, Administrative Assistant Angie Gogerty, Victim- Witness Coordinator Approved [ ] Rejected [ ] August 5, 2005 TO: Libby Nieland, Elections Supervisor FROM: Ronald S. Marshall, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney RE: Ballot Title — Cowlitz County Proposition No. 1 CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY J. Tobin Krauel G. Tim Gojio Michelle E. Nisle Michelle L. Shaffer Barbara Vining I have reviewed Resolution No. 05 -100 submitted by the Board of County Commissioners. I have revised the ballot title and submit it as follows for placement on the ballot for the primary election to be held September 20, 2005: PROPOSITION NO. 1 COWLITZ COUNTY LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX DEDICATED TO ATTACK ON PROBLEMS OF DRUG ABUSE AND DRUG - RELATED CRIMES The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 05 -100 concerning a proposition to fund programs targeted for the reduction of drug abuse and drug- related crimes in Cowlitz County. This proposition, if approved, will authorize a local sales and use tax within Cowlitz County equal to two- tenths of one percent (0.2 %) commencing in 2006 and continuing through 2013, with proceeds shared by the county and the cities of Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Kalama and Woodland, providing funds for countywide improvements in Criminal Justice, Drug Treatment, and Drug Abuse Prevention/Education programs, under direction of a Governance Board, with oversight by a Citizens Oversight Committee. Should this proposition be: Hall ofJustice, 312 SW 1 Ave, Kelso, WA 98626 360 - 577- 3080/Fax 360 -414 -9121 COMMISSIONERS Kathleen A. Johnson District 1 George Raiter District 2 Jeff Rasmussen District 3 ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Stephanie Dunn CJ Gl B oard of C ommissionejr$ , _L, A 5 August 3, 2005 Kris Swanson Cowlitz County Auditor County Admin. Bldg. Kelso, WA 98626 Dear Kris: County Administration Building 207 Fourth Avenue North Kelso, WA 98626 TEL (360) 577 -3020 FAX (360) 423 -9987 www.co.cowlitz.wa.us At its Board meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, the Board approved a resolution (copy attached) directing that a proposition concerning the imposition of a two -tenths of one percent Sales and Use Tax as authorized by RCW 82.14.450 be placed on the September 20, 2005 primary ballot. The following question should be submitted to the voters of Cowlitz County: Proposition No. 1 Cowlitz County Local Sales and Use Tax Dedicated to Attack Problems of Drug Abuse and Drug- Related Crimes The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 05 -100 concerning a proposition to fund programs targeted for the reduction of drug abuse and drug- related crimes in Cowlitz County. This ballot proposition, if approved, will authorize the imposition within Cowlitz County of a local sales and use tax equal to two -tenths of one percent (0.2 %) for collection commencing in 2006 and continuing through 2013, with proceeds shared by Cowlitz County and the cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, and Woodland, to provide funds to make improvements county-wide in Criminal Justice, Drug Treatment, and Drug Abuse Prevention/Education programs. Should this proposition be: APPROVED p REJECTED 11 Enclosure cc: Commissioners' Record Sincerely, Board of County Commissioners of C • " itz County, Washington io , // / M Rasmussen, Chairman Resolution No. 05 -100 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON In the Matter of Placing a Proposition on the Primary Election Within Cowlitz County Concerning the Imposition of a Two - Tenths of One Percent Sales and Use Tax as Authorized By RCW 82.14.450, Commencing January 1, 2006 and Automatically Terminating December 31, 2013 Unless Reauthorized by the Voters, the Revenues From Which Shall be Used by Cowlitz County, the Cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland for Criminal Justice, Drug Treatment, and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention WHEREAS, on June 10, 2003, the Washington State Legislature recognized that local governments face enormous challenges in funding criminal justice services and provided a means by which a county could seek local revenues in order to better protect the health and safety of its residents and passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5659 ( "2ESSB 5659 "). The Bill was partially vetoed, signed by the Governor, and ultimately codified as RCW 82.14.450 and entitled "Sales and use tax for counties and cities." The intent of 2ESSB 5659 was set forth in Section 1 and provides as follows: ; and The legislature finds that local governments in the state of Washington face enormous challenges in the area of criminal justice and public health. It is the legislature's intent to allow general local governments to raise revenues in order to better protect the health and safety of Washington State and its residents. It is further the intent of the legislature to provide such local governments relieffrom regulatory burdens that do not harm the public health and safety of the citizens of the state as a means of minimizing the need to generate new revenues authorized under this act. WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 82.14.450, a county legislative authority may submit an authorizing proposition to county voters at a primary or general election, and if the proposition is approved by a majority of persons voting, impose a sales and use tax. The rate of the tax under this statutory provision shall not exceed three- tenths of one percent of the selling price in the case of a sales tax or the value of the article used, in the case of a use tax. The tax authorized in this section is in addition to any other tax authorized by law and shall be collected from those persons who are taxable by the state under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the occurrence of any taxable event Resolution No. 05 -100 within the county. The retail sale or use of motor vehicles, and the lease of motor vehicles for up to the first 36 months of the lease are exempt from the tax imposed under this section. One -third of all moneys received from this tax shall be used solely for criminal justice purposes. For the purpose of this statute, the terminology "criminal justice purposes" is defined as additional police protection, mitigation of congested court systems, or relief of overcrowded jails or other local correctional facilities. Moneys received from this tax are to be shared between the county and the cities with 60% being retained by the county and 40% being distributed on a per capita basis to cities in the county; and WHEREAS, as set forth in the immediately preceding recital, it was the Legislature's intent in passing 2ESSB 5669 to allow general local governments to raise revenues in order to better protect health and safety of Washington State and its residents and to provide such local governments relief from regulatory burdens that do not harm the public health and safety of the citizens of the state; and WHEREAS, Cowlitz County and the cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland within Cowlitz County need additional financial means to address the dramatic increase in drug abuse and drug- related crime in Cowlitz County by funding Criminal Justice, Drug Treatment and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention. Cowlitz County and the cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland do not have any other viable means of increasing revenue to meet these responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County has received and reviewed the submittals of the Cowlitz County Meth Initiative Planning Committee, the Cowlitz Meth Action Team (CMAT), the Sheriff and Police Chiefs, and the input of the citizens of Cowlitz County at thirteen (13) public forums county-wide and more than 35 other public meetings, and has determined that it is necessary for the public welfare and in the best interests of the citizens of Cowlitz County to ensure that adequate financial resources are available for criminal justice purposes, drug treatment and drug abuse education/prevention. In order to achieve this purpose, the Board of County Commissioners deem it necessary to place before the electorate of Cowlitz County the imposition of an additional two- tenths of one percent sales and use tax as authorized under RCW 82.14.450 for specific enumerated purposes. Resolution No. 05 -100 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Cowlitz County Auditor is hereby requested to place a proposition on the September 20, 2005 primary ballot in substantially the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 COWLITZ COUNTY LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX DEDICATED TO ATTACK PROBLEMS OF DRUG ABUSE AND DRUG - RELATED CRIMES The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 05 -100 concerning a proposition to fund programs targeted for the reduction of drug abuse and drug- related crimes in Cowlitz County. This ballot proposition, if approved, will authorize the imposition within Cowlitz County of a local sales and use tax equal to two- tenths of one percent (0.2 %) for collection commencing in 2006 and continuing through 2013, with proceeds shared by Cowlitz County and the cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview, and Woodland, to provide funds to make improvements county-wide in Criminal Justice, Drug Treatment, and Drug Abuse Prevention/Education programs. Should this proposition be: Approved [ ] Rejected [ ] BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Cowlitz County dedicates one hundred percent of the County's share of revenue generated by the proposed sales and use tax to the Plan developed on the basis of the public input described above designed to fund programs targeted for the reduction of drug abuse and drug- related crimes by a three- pronged approach through Criminal Justice, Drug Treatment and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention. The Plan will be overseen by a Governance Board comprised of one councilmember from each of the participating cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland, and one county commissioner. The Plan further calls for a Citizens Oversight Committee comprised of one citizen appointed by each of the participating cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland; and one citizen from each of the county commissioner districts appointed by the Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners; together with a citizen -at -large appointed by the Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners as a non - voting chair, except to break a tie. The Citizens Oversight Committee will monitor programs and activities funded through the Plan to evaluate accomplishment of objectives and the extent to which drug abuse has been reduced within Cowlitz County, and will recommend adjustments in the Plan where deemed necessary; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to the Cowlitz County Auditor, and the cities of Castle Rock, Kalama, Kelso, Longview and Woodland. ATTEST: PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of August, 2005. Tiffa Ostr -: m Acting Clerk of the Board Resolution No. 05 -100 Board of County Commissioners of C : tz County, Wa ' ' u gton . Rasmussen, Chair mmissi eorge ' aiter, Kath en A. Johnson,•issioner ner Section 1. Criminal Justice YEAR 1 A. Jail Beds for City Prisoners 4,285 additional Jail Bed Days $270,000 B. Sheriff & Police Chiefs Proposal (9) Law Enforcement Officers, (1) Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, (1) Clerk - Law Enforcement Records Specialist, (1) Deputy County Court Clerk, and (1) Clerk - Clerical Support $1,068,000 Sub Total - Criminal Justice $1,338,000 Section 2. Treatment A. Enhanced Mandatory Drug Testing and Treatment Services (inc. Engagement) for Criminal Defendants Create Family Dependency Court and Expand Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts $240,000 B. Adult and Juvenile Voluntary Intensive Outpatient Treatment (inc. Engagement) and Detox Services Services only available to those showing proof of County residency of at least 6 months $200,000 Sub Total - Treatment $440,000 Section 3. Education & Prevention A. Prevention, Intervention, Out -of- School, and At -Risk Programs Programs to be developed in coordination and collaboration with schools and community -based organizations. $400,000 B. Cowlitz Meth Action Team (CMAT) Coordinator, Contracted Grant Writing Services and Meth Watch Program $150,000 Sub Total - Education & Prevention $550,000 Section 4. Accountability A. Citizens Oversight Committee & Performance Audit and Outcome Measurement $10,500 Sub Total - Accountability $10,500 Total $2,338,500 Funds Available $2,340,000 Adopted August 2, 2005 Cowlitz County Plan Cowlitz County Meth Initiative Plan Adopted August 2, 2005 Section 1. Criminal Justice YEAR 2 A. Jail Beds for City Prisoners 4,285 additional Jail Bed Days $270,000 B. Sheriff & Police Chief's Proposal (9) Law Enforcement Officers, (1) Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, (1) Clerk - Law Enforcement Records Specialist, (1) Deputy County Court Clerk, and (1) Clerk - Clerical Support $968,000 Sub Total - Criminal Justice $1,238,000 Section 2. Treatment A. Enhanced Mandatory Drug Testing and Treatment Services (inc. Engagement) for Criminal Defendants Create Family Dependency Court and Expand Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts $240,000 B. Adult and Juvenile Voluntary Intensive Outpatient Treatment (inc. Engagement) and Detox Services Services only available to those showing proof of County residency of at least 6 months $200,000 Sub Total - Treatment $440,000 Section 3. Education & Prevention A. Prevention, Intervention, Out -of- School, and At -Risk Programs Programs to be developed in coordination and collaboration with schools and community-based organizations. $500,000 B. Cowlitz Meth Action Team (CMAT) Coordinator, Contracted Grant Writing Services and Meth Watch Program $150,000 Sub Total - Education & Prevention $650,000 Section 4. Accountability A. Citizens Oversight Committee & Performance Audit and Outcome Measurement $10,500 Sub Total - Accountability $10,500 Total $2,338,500 Funds Available $2,340,000 Cowlitz County Meth Initiative Plan Adopted August 2, 2005 SUSAN I. BAUR CHIEF CIVIL DEPUTY Ronald S. Marshall Patricia M. Anderson Arnie L. Hunt Melody Overton Sarah E. Silberger COWLITZ COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 44. - HINUic•J DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS Heiko Philipp Coppola Mike Nguyen Dustin D. Richardson Deri Moore, Administrative Assistant Angie Gogerty, Victim - Witness Coordinator MEMORANDUM TO: Libby Nieland, Elections Supervisor FROM: Ronald S. Marshall, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor July 11, 2005 RE: Woodland School Dist Ballot Proposition I have reviewed the proposed ballot title in Resolution No. 2492 of Woodland School District No. 404, authorizing the issuance of $3,750,000 of general obligation bonds to finance acquisition of a site for a new high school. I approve the ballot title as submitted in the resolution for placement on the ballot in connection with the special election to be held September 20, 2005. Hall of Justice, 312 SW 1" Ave, Kelso, WA 98626 360 - 577- 3080/Fax 360 -414 -9121 CHIEF CRIMINAL DEPUTY J. Tobin Krauel G. Tim Gojio Michelle E. Nisle Michelle L. Shaffer Barbara Vining WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 COWLITZ AND CLARK COUNTIES, WASHINGTON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS RESOLUTION NO. 2492 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on September 20, 2005, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $3,750,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds to acquire, construct, renovate, equip and make certain capital improvements to the facilities of the school district and authorizing the Superintendent or Business Manager to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. ADOPTED JUNE 22, 2005 PREPARED BY: PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP Seattle, Washington f l TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Recitals 1 Section 1. Findings 7 Section 2. Capital Improvements 8 Section 3. Authorization of Bonds 14 Section 4. Details of Bonds 17 Section 5. Election 19 Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program 24 Section 7. Severability 26 Section 8. Effective Date 27 P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 RESOLUTION NO. 2492 A RESOLUTION of the Board of Directors of Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the district at a special election to be held therein on June 22, 2005, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $3,750,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of school districts for the purpose of providing funds to acquire, construct, renovate, equip and make certain capital improvements to the facilities of the school district and authorizing the Superintendent or business manager to submit a request for eligibility for the Washington State School District Credit Enhancement Program. WHEREAS, improvements to school facilities are needed in Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington (the "District "), in order to provide the students of the District with adequate educational facilities; and WHEREAS, in order to provide part of the funds to enable the District to acquire, construct, renovate, equip and make such necessary capital improvements to its existing facilities, it is deemed necessary and advisable that the District issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of $3,750,000; and WHEREAS, the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington (including RCW 28A.530.010 and RCW 84.52.056) provide that the question of whether or not such bonds may be issued and sold for such purposes and taxes levied to pay such bonds must be submitted to the qualified electors of the District for their ratification or rejection; WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved, the District is planning for the issuance and sale of the Bonds; and P: \CMW\CMW6T2 WHEREAS, RCW ch. 39.98 (the "Credit Enhancement Act ") has been enacted for the purpose of establishing a credit enhancement program (the "Program ") for voter - approved school district general obligation bonds; and WHEREAS, Section 39.98.040 of the Credit Enhancement Act authorizes the state treasurer to make a determination that a school district is eligible for participation in the Program if the state treasurer determines that the district is eligible under rules adopted by the state finance committee; and WHEREAS, if the proposition is approved and to the extent that the Program demonstrates substantial savings to the taxpayers of the District, the District wishes to participate in the Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404, COWLITZ AND CLARK COUNTIES, WASHINGTON, as follows: Section 1. Findings. This Board of Directors (the "Board ") hereby finds and declares that the best interest of the students and other inhabitants of the District require the District to carry out the plans hereinafter provided at the time or times and in the order deemed most necessary and advisable by the Board. Section 2. Capital Improvements. The District shall purchase a site for a new high school; and if sufficient funds are available, undertake design work and make other site improvements. The cost of all necessary architectural, engineering, and other consulting services, inspection and testing, administrative and relocation expenses, site acquisition, on and off -site -2- P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 utilities, related improvements and other costs incurred in connection with the making of the foregoing capital improvements shall be deemed a part of the costs of such improvements. If available funds are sufficient from the proceeds of bonds authorized for the above purposes, and state or local circumstances require, the District shall use such funds to pay the principal of or interest on the Bonds or, acquire, construct, equip and make other capital improvements to the facilities of the District, all as the Board of Directors may determine, after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. The District shall determine the application of available moneys as between the various projects set forth above so as to accomplish, as nearly as may be, all improvements described or provided for in this section. The District shall determine the exact extent and specifications for construction of structures or other improvements. If the Board shall determine that it has become impractical to accomplish any of such improvements or portions thereof by reason of state or local circumstances, including changed conditions, incompatible development or costs substantially in excess of those estimated, the District shall not be required to accomplish such improvements and may apply the bond proceeds or any portion thereof to other portions of the improvements, to other capital improvements or to payment of principal of or interest on the bonds, as the Board may determine after holding a public hearing thereon pursuant to RCW 28A.530.020. In the event that the proceeds of sale of the bonds, plus any other moneys of the District legally available, are insufficient to accomplish all of the capital improvements provided by this section, the District shall use the available funds for paying the cost of those improvements for which the bonds were approved deemed by the Board most necessary and in the best interest of the District. -3- P:\CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 It is not anticipated that the District will receive funds from the State of Washington pursuant to RCW 28A.525 for matching purposes. Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. For the purpose of providing part of the funds necessary to pay the cost of the improvements described in Section 2 hereof, together with incidental costs and costs related to the sale and issuance of the bonds, the District shall issue and sell its unlimited tax levy general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,750,000. The balance of the cost of such improvements shall be paid out of any moneys which the District now has or may later have on hand which are legally available for such purposes and out of possible state or federal grants of money. None of said bond proceeds shall be used for the replacement of equipment or for any other than a capital purpose. Such bonds shall be issued in an amount not exceeding the amount approved by the qualified electors of the District as required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington or exceeding the amount permitted by the Constitution and laws of the State of Washington. Section 4. Details of Bonds. The bonds provided for in Section 3 hereof shall be sold in such amounts and at such time or times as deemed necessary and advisable by this Board and as permitted by law, shall bear interest at a rate or rates not to exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time the bonds are sold, and shall mature in such amounts and at such times within a maximum term of twenty (20) years from the date of issue, but may mature at an earlier date or dates, as authorized by this Board and as provided by law. Said bonds shall be general obligations of the District and, unless paid from other sources, both principal thereof and interest thereon shall be payable out of annual tax levies to be made upon all the taxable property within the District without limitation as to rate or amount and in excess of any constitutional or statutory tax limitations. The exact date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds shall be as hereafter -4- P: \CMW1CMW6T2 05/06/15 fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. After voter approval of the bond proposition and in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds, the District may issue short term obligations as authorized and provided by Chapter 39.50 RCW. Section 5. Election. It is hereby found and declared that an emergency exists requiring the District to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition of whether or not the District shall issue the Bonds at a special election to be held on September 20, 2005. The Cowlitz County Auditor as ex officio supervisor of elections is hereby requested also to find the existence of such emergency and to call and conduct the special election to be held within the District and to submit to the qualified electors of the District the proposition set forth below. The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to certify the proposition to said officials in the following form: PROPOSITION NO. 1 WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,750,000 The Board of the Woodland School District No. 404 passed Resolution #2492 concerning this proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire a site for a new high school and if funds are sufficient, undertake design work and make other site improvements, issue $3,750,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy excess property taxes annually to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #2492. Shall this proposition be: APPROVED? REJECTED? The Secretary of the Board of Directors is hereby authorized to deliver a certified copy of -5- this resolution to the Cowlitz County Auditor and Clark County Auditor. Section 6. Request for Eligibility for the Credit Enhancement Program. In preparation for the issuance and sale of the bonds after approval by the voters, the Board of P:\CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 Directors hereby requests that the State Treasurer issue a certificate of eligibility in favor of the District for participation by the District in the Program with respect to the bonds. The Superintendent and/or the Business Manager are hereby authorized and directed (following voter approval) to submit such applications, resolutions and certifications as shall be required by the State Treasurer in reviewing the District's request for participation. Section 7. Severability. In the event that any provision of this resolution shall be held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect or invalidate any other provision of this resolution or the Bonds, but they shall be construed and enforced as if such invalid provision had not been contained herein; provided, however, that any provision which shall for any reason be held by reason of its extent to be invalid shall be deemed to be in effect to the extent permitted by law. Section 8. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. -6- P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington, at a regular meeting held June 22, 2005. ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Directors -7- WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404, COWLITZ AND CLARK COUNTIES, WASHINGTON By L . WAG/44.d ,Chair d Director Director Director Director P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington (the "District "), and keeper of the records of the Board of Directors (the `Board "), DO HEREBY CERTIFY: 1. That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 2492 of the Board (herein called the "Resolution "), duly adopted at a regular meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of June, 2005. 2. That said meeting was duly convened and held in all respects in accordance with law, and to the extent required by law, due and proper notice of such meeting was given; that a legal quorum was present throughout the meeting and a legally sufficient number of members of the Board voted in the proper manner for the adoption of said Resolution; that all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of said Resolution have been duly fulfilled, carried out and otherwise observed; and that I am authorized to execute this certificate. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 22nd day of June, 2005. Secretary, of Directors P:\CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR OF COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON WHEREAS, the undersigned as the duly elected, qualified and acting Auditor for Cowlitz County, Washington, has jurisdiction of and is required by law to conduct all special elections for school districts within the county; and WHEREAS, Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington, lies entirely within the boundaries of Cowlitz and Clark Counties; and WHEREAS, the District is a joint school district, deemed to belong to Cowlitz County, pursuant to the procedures set forth in RCW 28A.323.040; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of said district by resolution adopted the 22nd day of June, 2005, a certified copy of which has been delivered to the undersigned, has found that an emergency exists requiring the holding of a special elections on September 20, 2005; and WHEREAS, said district by said resolution has authorized and directed the undersigned to assume jurisdiction of and conduct said special election within Cowlitz and Clark Counties; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby authorized and ordered as follows: The undersigned concurs in the finding of an emergency and does hereby assume jurisdiction within Cowlitz and Clark Counties of the above - mentioned special election of Woodland School District No. 404, Cowlitz and Clark Counties, Washington, authorized and ordered by resolution of its Board of Directors adopted June 22, 2005, and will conduct said special election to be held on September 20, 2005. DATED at Kelso, Washington, this 241 of (5 - , 2005. blz Cowlitz County Auditor P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 OFFICIAL BALLOT WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404, COWLITZ AND CLARK COUNTIES, WASHINGTON September 20, 2005 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote in favor of the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "APPROVED "; to vote against the following proposition, place a cross (X) in the square opposite the word "REJECTED." PROPOSITION NO. 1 WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,750,000 The Board of the Woodland School District No. 404 passed Resolution #2492 concerning this proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire a site for a new high school and if funds are sufficient, undertake design work and make other site improvements, issue $3,750,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy excess property taxes annually to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #2492. Shall this proposition be: APPROVED? ❑ REJECTED? ❑ P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15 0 • 11 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 COWLITZ AND CLARK COUNTIES, WASHINGTON September 20, 2005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, a special election will be held in the above -named school district for the submission to the qualified electors of said school district of the following proposition: PROPOSITION NO. 1 follows: WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - $3,750,000 The Board of the Woodland School District No. 404 passed Resolution #2492 concerning this proposition for bonds. This proposition authorizes the District to acquire a site for a new high school and if funds are sufficient, undertake design work and make other site improvements, issue $3,750,000 of general obligation bonds maturing within a maximum term of 20 years, and levy excess property taxes annually to repay such bonds, all as provided in Resolution #2492. Shall this proposition be: APPROVED? ❑ REJECTED? ❑ The polling places for all precincts wholly or partially within the district shall be as Precincts Polling Places 5-1.41 Cowlitz County Auditor P: \CMW\CMW6T2 05/06/15