Park and Rec, local school districts place measures on Special Election ballot

Local school districts in Adams County, and the Adams County Park and Recreation District No. 4 have placed propositions on the upcoming Feb. 13 Special Election ballot.

Previously known as the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) levies, the Educational Programs and Operation levies are serving as replacement levies.

Due to a change at the state level, all local school levies are $1.50 collection rate per $1,000 of assessed value, which is a decrease in collection amount for all local districts.

For the Washtucna School District, the two-year Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy amount to be collected is $79,075 per year, beginning in 2019.

The two-year Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy for the Benge School District is set at a $40,000 per year collection rate for 2019-2020.

The collection rate for the two-year Lind School District, Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy is set for an amount of $465,000 in 2019 and $511,000 in 2020.

For the Ritzville School District, the two-year Replacement Educational Programs and Operation Levy is set for a collection amount of $596,719 in 2019 and $656,391 in 2020.

The Adams County Park and Recreation District No. 4 has placed a capital improvement levy on the ballot.

If approved, the measure would authorize the Ritzville-based district to collect $90,000 for resurfacing the lap pool at the Ritzville Water Park.

The collection rate is estimated at $.26 per $1,000 for assessed valuation in 2018.

Ballots were sent to voters between Jan. 24-26, and replacement ballots can be obtained by contacting the Adams County Auditor’s Office at 659-3249.

There are 24-hour secure drop box locations at the Lind Town Hall, Ritzville City Hall and Washtucna Town Hall.

The Adams County Auditor’s Office drop box is also available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.