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Stanwood fire-station bonds
What is it? This ballot measure would allow Stanwood to replace its old fire station by selling $2.5 million in bonds to build and equip a new fire station. The resulting levy to pay off the 20-year bonds would add about $162 to the annual property-tax bill of a $200,000 home, or 81 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The measure requires a 60 percent majority to pass.
Who supports it? Stanwood Volunteer Firefighters Association
Who opposes it? No opposition groups have registered.
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Fire District 18 property-tax levy
What is it? The fire district uses a property-tax levy to provide fire services in the area north of Arlington, including staffing and equipment costs. The proposed permanent levy would cost $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed valuation but wouldn't increase taxes because it would replace levies that are expiring. For a $200,000 home, the levy would cost $290 in annual property taxes. In 2001, total collections would be about $362,000. The measure requires a 60 percent majority to pass.
Who supports it? Bryant Firefighters Association
Who opposes it? No opposition groups have registered.
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Fire District 22 property-tax levy for emergency medical services
What is it? The district uses a property-tax levy to fund ambulance and paramedic services in the area east of Marysville. The proposed permanent levy would continue the existing levy, which is to expire this year. The levy, which would pay for medical-personnel salaries, training, equipment and vehicles, would cost $100 in annual property taxes on a $200,000 home, or 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. In 2001, total collections would be about $93,300. The measure requires a 60 percent majority to pass.
Who supports it? Getchell Firefighters Association
Who opposes it? No opposition groups have registered.
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East County Park and Recreation District levy
What is it? The district, which serves the same geographic area as the Monroe School District, uses a property-tax levy to fund park-and-recreation services, including baseball and soccer fields, summer children's programs and the annual Maltby Mania festival. The existing levy expires this year. The proposed five-year maintenance-and-operations levy would cost $18 in annual property taxes on a $200,000 home, or 9 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. In 2001, total collections would be about $195,000. The measure requires a 60 percent majority to pass.
Who supports it? East County Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners, 360-794-5912.
Who opposes it? No opposition groups have registered.
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Sammamish library annexation
What is it? Under this proposal, the city of Sammamish would become part of the King County Library System rather than contract for its services, a move that would have no immediate effect on the quality of service or property taxes. Currently, residents pay $150 in annual library operations tax on a $300,000 house, plus $26 toward a bond measure for new buildings and materials, including the Sammamish branch that opened in December 1998. The tax rates are the same throughout King County. Sammamish has contracted with the county for library service since the city incorporated last year. If the annexation is approved, Sammamish would be the 33rd city in King County to join the system. A simple majority is needed for passage.
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Skykomish school levy
What is it? The school district is requesting a three-year, $134,000 maintenance-and-operation levy. The cost to taxpayers would be $1.467 per $1,000 of assessed value per year, or about $220 on a $150,000 home. The levy needs a 60 percent "yes" vote to pass.
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Riverview school bonds
What is it? This is the Carnation-area district's fifth effort to build a sports field. The $3 million bond measure would include a football and soccer field with aluminum bleachers to seat 750, a running track, restrooms, concession buildings and a lighting system. The measure would cost taxpayers about 13 cents per $1,000 assessed value, or about $26 annually on a $200,000 home. It needs a 60 percent "yes" vote to pass.
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Duvall hospital annexation
What is it? The fast-growing Duvall area has no nearby medical facilities. Under this proposal, the city of Duvall and surrounding area would be annexed to the Kirkland-based Evergreen Hospital District. The annexation boundary would extend from Lake Margaret through Cherry Valley, Duvall, the Novelty and Stillwater areas, Lake Joy, Lake Marcel, and as far east as Cherry and Drunken Charlie lakes. If approved, property owners would pay about 39 cents per $1,000 assessed property value or about $70 a year on a $180,000 home. A simple majority is needed for passage.
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Fire District 45 bonds
What is it? The Duvall-area district is requesting a 20-year, $4.2 million bond measure to buy land and build and equip two new fire stations. A 1998 report found the 40-year-old fire station in Duvall might not withstand an earthquake. The fire stations near Lake Marcel and Lake Margaret are not centrally located and not designed to be staffed full time -- personnel there respond from home. Proposition 1 would replace the main station and pay for a second to be located between the two lakes. The measure would cost taxpayers about $32 a year per $100,000 of assessed property valuation. It requires a 60 percent majority for passage.
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Vashon-Maury Island park bonds
What is it? The park and recreation district is proposing a 20-year, $2 million park-improvement bond measure to preserve and improve the islands' 500 acres of parkland beyond what can be funded through its operation-and-maintenance levy. Supporters say the bonds could fund a number of capital improvements, provide matching funds for grants and protect the community's investments in its park system. The measure would cost taxpayers 39 cents per $1,000 of assessed value, or about $117 per year on a $300,000 home. It needs a 60 percent "yes" vote to pass.
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North Highline firefighting bonds
What is it? Fire District 11 is requesting a 12-year, $2.1 million bond measure to improve two fire stations and acquire firefighting equipment. This is the district's first bond request in 34 years. The money would be used to replace obsolete equipment and help the district's fire stations withstand earthquakes. The measure would cost taxpayers about 18 cents per $1,000 of assessed valued, or about $27 annually on a $150,000 home. The district has about nine square miles and serves 30,000 people. A 60 percent "yes" vote is needed for passage.
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Maple Valley fire-district levy
What is it? If state Initiative 722 is approved by voters, this measure would authorize Fire District 43 to levy property taxes of about 14 cents per $1,000 of assessed value in 2001 to collect a total of $299,098 to pay for part of the district's operations, services and maintenance. It would simply retain this year's funding balance for next year. If I-722 fails, this levy will be voided. The fire district is about 55 square miles, roughly from Renton to Ravensdale, and serves about 40,000 people. The measure needs a 60 percent "yes" vote to pass.
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Pacific firefighting equipment
What is it? The 10-year, $595,000 bond measure would buy a pumper firetruck and other lifesaving and firefighting equipment. It would cost taxpayers about $29.67 annually per $100,000 of assessed value. In addition to a new truck, the Fire Department hopes to replace substandard equipment, such as self-contained breathing masks, and purchase a thermal imager, which would allow firefighters to find people trapped inside smoky fires. The city department serves about six square miles and 6,000 people. A 60 percent "yes" vote is needed for passage.
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Water District 94 merger
What is it? Under this proposal, Water District 94 would become part of the Covington Water District. Well production within District 94 has decreased, and attempts to solve the problem have been only temporarily successful. Since November, the district has had to purchase water from the Covington district. Without a merger, District 94 will have to install a booster pump, backup generator and larger water mains to meet fire codes. A simple majority is needed for passage.
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Lake Forest Park preservation
What is it? Although Lake Forest Park considers itself a community of forests and trees, many of its large, leafy lots are being developed, altering the look and feel of the city, according to the City Council. The 20-year, $3.5 million bond measure would help the city acquire, develop and preserve parks and open space. Annually, it would cost taxpayers $17.09 per $100,000 of assessed value, or about $42.72 a year on a $250,000 home. It requires a 60 percent "yes" vote for passage.
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Election 2000 : Ballot Measures
