FERNDALE
City of Ferndale
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, GRANDVIEW SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT, CITY OF FERNDALE
The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from Professional Design Engineering firms for the City’s Grandview Sewer Extension Project.
The City is seeking an Engineering firm to provide design-engineering and construction-engineering services for an extension of sewer service to the Grandview area, including the creation of plans, specifications, estimates and ancillary services including but not limited to Local Improvement District formation support, inspection, and project management.
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the City’s website for information concerning the RFQ and any addenda issued.
Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualifications that contains the following:
1. Cover Letter
2. Approach and Understanding
3. Project Organization
4. Schedule
5. Management Control Program
6. Experience and References
7. Familiarity with City Infrastructure, Development Standards, and Operations
8. Proximity of Project Office and Project Manager
9. Resumes
The Statement of Qualifications submittal shall be a maximum of 10 double-sided pages. Four printed and bound copies as well as one electronic copy in PFD format shall be submitted.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) consists of the following parts:
• Submittal Delivery Instructions
• RFQ Schedule
• Background
• Submittal Requirements
RFQ SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND DELIVERY LOCATION
All responses shall be made in writing. Responses by FAX will not be accepted. Sealed responses will be received by the Public Works Department of the City of Ferndale, Washington up to the hour of 5:00 p.m., August 15, 2018. The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 double-sided pages (i.e., 20 pages). Four printed and bound copies as well as one electronic copy in PFD format shall be submitted. Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Ferndale is not responsible for delays in delivery.
All responses to this request that are mailed through the United States Postal Service shall be addressed to the Public Works Department, City of Ferndale, P.O. Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248. Hand-delivered responses, or responses not sent through the USPS, shall be delivered to the Public Works Department, 2nd floor front counter, City of Ferndale, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington. The United States Postal Service will NOT deliver to the street address. All responses shall be placed in a sealed envelope, which is clearly marked “FERNDALE GRANDVIEW SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT RFQ”.
The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event will the City or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals. The RFQ Submittals will become the property of the City of Ferndale.
The City of Ferndale is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women’s Business Enterprises in contracting activities. (Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess. State of Washington.).
All questions regarding the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) shall be directed to Kevin Renz via email at [email protected]. The City will not accept any other inquiries.
RFQ Schedule
The following are goals for the process:
• RFQ Advertisement: July 25, 2018
• Proposals Due Date and Time: August 15, 2018
• Consultant Selection: Late August, 2018
Project Background
The City of Ferndale annexed the Grandview area in approximately 2010. Since the annexation, lack of sewer service has limited the development potential in the area. The City, working in conjunction with Wilson Engineering, has prepared a preliminary design that will form the basis for full design of the Grandview Sewer Extension. The current design relies on a series of pump stations and gravity lines to complete the 2.5 mile alignment. A copy of the report can be found on the project page
www.cityofferndale.org/grandviewsewer/
The City is also pursuing the formation of a Local Improvement District “LID” to fund all or a portion of the work. Should initial property valuations suggest that an LID be viable, the successful firm will be tasked with assisting with the formation of the District. The City requesting engineering services for preparation of plans and specifications and estimates. Further phases including construction engineering and inspection services may be added.
Submittal Requirements
This part of the RFQ describes the format and content of each section of the submittal.
Introductory Letter – The proposer may use this section to introduce the RFQ submittal and/or to summarize the key provisions of the submittal. The introductory letter shall include, but need not be limited to, the following information: The name of the firm, as well as, the signature, printed name and title, telephone, and email of the officer authorized to represent the firm in any correspondence, negotiations and sign any contract that may result. The address and office that will be providing the service, a project manager’s name, telephone, and email address. The federal tax ID numbers, and state of incorporation, if applicable, must also be included.
Approach and Understanding – Provide a detailed description of the project understanding and technical approach for completing the project and any suggested revisions. Include any issues that your firm believes will require special consideration.
Project Organization – List contact information for the lead firm and all sub-consultants to be engaged for the project; organization chart; brief description of responsibilities and qualifications for key personnel that emphasize experience directly relevant to the project. Key personnel include the project manager, project engineer, structural engineer, controls engineer, electrical engineer, geotechnical engineer, construction manager, and QA/QC team. List hours per average week each key personnel will work on the project.
Schedule – Provide a work schedule for the design phase. Consultant shall assume a minimum of three (3) weeks for all City of Ferndale review periods. Consultant shall prepare a standard and expedited schedule.
Management Control Program – Describe the project management approach; cost control system used to track expenses and labor; method for project status reporting; and schedule control system. Describe the project review and QA/QC program.
Experience and References – Provide descriptions of projects performed by the individuals listed under Project Organization. Projects must be similar in scope to the City’s project. Consultant experience that does not include the individuals listed under Project Organization will not be considered. Provide references for each of the listed projects.
Familiarity with City Infrastructure, Development Standards, and Operations – Describe key personnel’s familiarity with City of Ferndale water infrastructure and operations.
Proximity of Project Office and Project Manager – Describe proximity of Consultant’s Project Office and Project Manager to Ferndale
Resumes – Provide a resume for all key personnel listed under Project Organization.
Selection Criteria
A technical review panel composed of City staff and/or others will evaluate and rate each proposal based on the following items:
• Introductory Letter
• Approach and Understanding (30 points)
• Schedule (10 points)
• Management Control Program (10 points)
• Experience and References (30 points)
• Familiarity with City Infrastructure, Development Standards, and Operations (10 points)
• Proximity of Project Office and Project Manager (10 points)
• Interview/Oral Presentation if requested (30 points)
The City of Ferndale may hold interviews with a short list of Consultants prior to final selection. The highest rated consultant will be invited to submit a scope of services and cost proposal. The Public Works Director will negotiate the final scope and cost of services with the selected Consultant. If the City and selected Consultant are unable to agree promptly on final terms and conditions, the City reserves the right to select the next highest rated Consultant.
Published July 25 and August 1, 2018
NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Ferndale Hearing Examiner will hold public hearing to consider the proposed development project described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing.
The Hearing Examiner meeting will be held beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 13, 2018 in the Council Chambers at the Ferndale City Hall Annex located at 5694 Second Avenue in Ferndale. Any interested party is invited to attend the public hearing and offer testimony, or submit comments in writing to the Hearing Examiner. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this application or the public hearing please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2368.
DATE OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: August 1, 2018
PUBLIC HEARING DATE: August 13, 2018
APPLICANT: Brian Tines
APPLICANT’S AGENT: Ramon Llanos
APPLICATION NUMBERS: 18002-PP
PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is addressed as 6148 Vista Drive, parcel number 390218 412070 0000 in Ferndale, WA.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes to subdivide a 2.12-acre parcel (encompassing one existing residence) into eight single family residential lots zoned RS Medium. The proposal includes a 40-foot-wide, private roadway, a public trail, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm lines, storm facilities, parking and associated infrastructure.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests approval of a preliminary plat from the Hearing Examiner.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 1, 2018 – August 15, 2018
CONTACT: Haylie Miller, Associate Planner
Public Comments: [email protected]
Mail: P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 685 -2368
City Hall: 2095 Main Street – second floor
Published August 1, 2018
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Ferndale City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed zoning text amendments described below. Pursuant to Section 14.15.050 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the pending hearing. The Council meeting will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018 in the Council Chambers at the Ferndale City Hall Annex located at 5694 Second Avenue in Ferndale. Any interested party is invited to attend the public hearing and offer testimony, or submit comments in writing to the City Council. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date preceding the meeting. For information concerning this notice please contact the Community Development Department located at 2095 Main Street in Ferndale, (360) 685-2367.
DATE OF NOTICE: August 1, 2018
APPLICANT: City of Ferndale
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Ferndale is proposing a Zoning Text Amendment to Ferndale Municipal Code Sections 18.80 (Sign Requirements – All Zones) in order to comply with a US Supreme Court Decision (Reed v. Town of Gilbert) that determined that “content-based” regulations for signs within the public right of way were unconstitutional. As proposed, the City of Ferndale would continue to allow signs within the public right of way, subject to sign size limitation requirements and certain other, non-content-based requirements.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The City of Ferndale requests approval of amendments to the Ferndale Municipal Code.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 1, 2018 – August 20, 2018
CONTACT: Jori Burnett, Community Development Director
City of Ferndale
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 685-2367
Published August 1, 2018
CITY OF FERNDALE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Plans, Specifications and Engineering Services
The City of Ferndale is seeking qualification statements from firms with experience providing design services, up to and including: facility design; surveying; geotechnical investigation; studies and services; permitting; as well as the creation of plans, specifications and estimates; for the Decant Facility Design project.
The project will design of an approximately 100 feet by 50 feet covered and partially enclosed stormwater decant facility building to effectively and efficiently handle debris from the cleaning of stormwater structures and street sweeping in the City of Ferndale. The new facility will help the City meet stormwater permit requirements for proper stormwater conveyance liquids disposal. This project will be funded in part by a Department of Ecology grant for the water quality improvements in the Nooksack River and Schell Creek watersheds.
Question regarding the Request for Qualifications should be directed to Paul Knippel, Stormwater Manager, via telephone at (360) 685-2357 or via email at [email protected].
The City of Ferndale reserves the sole right to terminate this process, to not award a contract, and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event will the City or any of their respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs incurred in preparation of this RFQ, or any related costs. The prospective consultant teams shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the submittals. The RFQ Submittals will become the property of the City of Ferndale.
Interested firms shall submit a Statement of Qualification that contains the following:
1. Cover Letter.
2. Qualifications:
Outline the qualifications of the firm to perform this work.
Project management; provide an organizational chart of the proposed consulting team and a short resume of all key people listed on the chart.
3. References:
Provide a list of projects that were similar in scope. Project list should include year completed, budget, scope and reference contact.
The Statement of Qualification submittal shall be a maximum of 10 double-sided pages.
RFQ SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND DELIVERY LOCATION
All responses shall be made in writing. Responses by FAX will not be accepted. Sealed responses will be received by the Public Works Department of the City of Ferndale, Washington up to the hour of 5 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018. Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Ferndale is not responsible for delays in delivery.
All responses to this request that are mailed through the United States Postal Service shall be addressed to the Public Works Department, City of Ferndale, P.O. Box 936, Ferndale, WA 98248. Hand-delivered responses, or responses not set through the USPS, shall be delivered to the Public Works Department, 2nd floor front counter, City of Ferndale, 2095 Main Street, Ferndale, Washington. The United States Postal Service will NOT deliver to the street address. All responses shall be placed in a sealed envelope, which is clearly marked “DECANT FAILITY DESIGN RFQ”.
The City of Ferndale is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women’s Business Enterprises in contracting activities. (Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess. State of Washington.).
The City of Ferndale reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all responses submitted or to waive any minor formalities of this call if the best interest of the City would be served.
Published August 1 and 8, 2018
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO ISSUE A MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
The City of Ferndale has received application(s) from the applicant referenced below for a proposed development project within the city limits. Based on review of the materials submitted, the development applications have been determined to be complete. The City has received and reviewed a SEPA checklist for probable adverse environmental impacts associated with the proposed project and expects to issue a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) for this project.
Pursuant to Title14 of the Ferndale Municipal Code the following notice is provided to inform the community of the City’s receipt of the development applications. The public and affected agencies are invited to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project and receive copies of the subsequent Threshold Determination (the MDNS), if requested. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal.
APPLICANT: Northwest Fence
APPLICATION NUMBER: 18007-SE
DATE OF APPLICATION: June 15, 2018
PROJECT LOCATION: The site is located on the west side of Hovander Drive to the south of Main Street at 5531 Hovander Drive. The site is a portion of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 29, Township 39 North, Range 2 East, W.M.
Tax Parcel No. 390229-330343, in Ferndale, WA.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The development includes construction of two buildings for office/manufacturing/warehousing uses on a 4.53-acre site along with grading, paved parking and vehicular circulation, storm drainage improvements, water and sewer connections, landscaping, franchise utility improvements and sidewalk improvements along Hovander Drive.
The applicant proposes to construct approximately 56,000 SF of commercial area. This exceeds the minimum threshold of 30,000 square feet of gross floor area therefore a SEPA checklist is required.
REQUESTED ACTION(S): The applicant requests approval by the City of Ferndale for a SEPA Determination.
THE CITY INTENDS TO ISSUE A: Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: August 1 – 15, 2018
CONTACT: Jori Burnett
[email protected]
P.O. Box 936
Ferndale, WA 98248
(360) 685-2367
Required permits and approvals include, but may not be limited to:
1. SEPA Threshold Determination, City of Ferndale
2. Site Plan Review, City of Ferndale
3. Land Disturbance Permit, City of Ferndale
4. Commercial Building Permit, City of Ferndale
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that the project does not have a probable adverse impact on the environment, mitigation measures will be covered through the City of Ferndale regulations and review process.
In addition to compliance with current City regulations, the following mitigation measures were identified relative to the proposed project.
EARTH: An erosion control plan will be implemented to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction stormwater permit and guidance. Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPPP) will include erosion control BMPs implemented in accordance with the latest adopted Department of Ecology manual.
AIR: The project will include dust control measure such as applications of water to control dust and construction equipment operation will be limited to daylight hours.
AESTHETICS: Any facades adjacent to Hovander Road should be articulated to reduce the massive scale and the uniform, impersonal appearances. Per the Ferndale Municipal Code, such buildings must provide visual interest that will be consistent with the community’s identity, character, and scale. Facades, exterior walls and entryways shall provide consistent architectural treatment. Attractive, visually interesting facades shall reflect the guideline contained within FMC 18.58.070(A)(1) (building design guideline for facades and exterior walls).
WATER: Applicant will install or preserve measures to comply with the latest Ecology guidelines and the required NPDES permit.
NOISE: Construction hours shall be limited to 7AM-10PM. The use of on-site landscaping will help to reduce, and control noise impacts generated by the completed development.
LIGHT AND GLARE: Lot lighting will be shielded and directed towards the project site and building glass will be non-glare.
TRANSPORTATION: Traffic control, or haul routes (if applicable) shall be coordinated through the Public Works Department.
Compliance with City traffic concurrency is required. Payment of traffic impact fees and installation of street frontage improvements is required.
Primary routes will be taken to and from Smith Way and not from Main Street.
CULTURAL RESOURCES:
An archaeological survey is required to be submitted for review and approval by all relevant agencies. Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources: Should archaeological resources (e.g. shell midden, animal remains, stone tools) be observed during project activities, all work in the immediate vicinity should stop, and the area should be secured. The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Gretchen Kaehler, Local Government Archaeologist 360-586-3088) and the Lummi Nation Tribal Historic Preservation Office (Lena Tso, THPO 360-312-2257; Tamela Smart, Deputy THPO 360-312-2253) should be contacted immediately in order to help assess the situation and to determine how to preserve the resource(s). Compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to archaeological resources is required.
Inadvertent Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains on Non-Federal and Non-Tribal Land in the State of Washington (RCWs 68.50.645, 27.44.055, and 68.60.055)
“If ground disturbing activities encounter human skeletal remains during the course of construction, then all activity will cease that may cause further disturbance to those remains. The area of the find will be secured and protected from further disturbance. The finding of human skeletal remains will be reported to the county medical examiner/coroner and local law enforcement in the most expeditious manner possible. The remains will not be touched, moved, or further disturbed. The county medical examiner/coroner will assume jurisdiction over the human skeletal remains and make a determination of whether those remains are forensic or non-forensic. If the county medical examiner/coroner determines the remains are non-forensic, then they will report that finding to the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) who will then take jurisdiction over the remains. The DAHP will notify any appropriate cemeteries and all affected tribes of the find. The State Physical Anthropologist will make a determination of whether the remains are Indian or Non-Indian and report that finding to any appropriate cemeteries and the affected tribes. The DAHP will then handle all consultation with the affected parties as to the future preservation, excavation, and disposition of the remains” (DAHP).
Published August 1, 2018
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq.
APN: 410435 171024 0000 PID 159323
TS No: WA1700280808
Abbreviated Legal: PTN OF LOTS 8 & 11, & ALL OF LOTS 9 & 10, BLK 5, PLAT OF TOWN OF SUMAS;
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, First American Title Insurance Company, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, on 08/31/2018, at 10:00AM, at the main entrance Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225, will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County(ies) of WHATCOM, State of Washington, to-wit: THE EAST 19 FEET OF LOT 8, AND ALL OF LOTS 9 AND 10, AND THE WEST 5.5 FEET OF LOT 11, VACATED BLOCK 5, PLAT OF THE TOWN OF SUMAS, WATCOM COUNTY, W.T., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 5, IN THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE OF WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON.. PARCEL NO 410435 171024 0000 And commonly known as: 575 MORTON STREET, SUMAS, WA 98295 (The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the above street or other common designation) which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/06/2003, recorded 10/10/2003 under Auditor’s File No 2031002634, in Book, Page, records of WHATCOM County, Washington, from CATHERINE V. ALLEY AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Grantor, to NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, PLLC as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT under an Assignment recorded on 06/28/2017 under Auditor’s File No 2017-0603530, records of WHATCOM County, Washington.
II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $166,671.22; (together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due)
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $156,120.91, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from 01/01/2017, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note of other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.
V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, encumbrances on 08/31/2018. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 08/20/2018 (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before 08/20/2018 (11 days before the sale date) the default(s) as set forth in Paragraph III is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 08/20/2018 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Exhibit A Notice of Default Mailing Information
CATHERINE V. ALLEY
575 MORTON STREET
SUMAS WA 98295
Occupant
575 MORTON STREET
SUMAS WA 98295
SPOUSE OF CATHERINE V. ALLEY
575 MORTON STREET
SUMAS WA 98295
ESTATE OF CATHERINE V. ALLEY
575 MORTON STREET
SUMAS WA 98295
ESTATE OF CATHERINE V. ALLEY C/O MARLINE DUNN
1641 E. MINGUS LANE
TUCSON AZ 85755
NADINE MCMILLIAN
950 NORTHAPTON ST
CAMBRIA CA 93428
MARLINE DUNN
1641 E MINUS LANE
TUCSON AZ 85755
BONNIE LILLEY
1119 HERITAGE BLVD
NORTH VANCOUVER V7J3G8
by both first class and certified mail on 03/07/2018, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee, on 03/06/2018, the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.
VII. The trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.
IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds, whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale.
X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under, chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY, CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.
SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:
The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission:
Telephone: (877) 894-4663
Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Telephone: (800) 569-4287
Website: www.hud.gov
The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys:
Telephone: (800) 606-4819
Website: http://nwjustice.org/get-legal-help
If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be available by calling the following telephone number before the sale: 916-939-0772, or the website of http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx. No warranties or guarantees are made as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. Dated: 04/30/2018 First American Title Insurance Company
Signature DEEANN GREGORY
Printed Name and Title DEEANN GREGORY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
First American Title Insurance Company c/o Alison A. Haig, Attorney at Law
2611 NE 113th Street, Ste 300
Seattle WA 98125
Telephone: 206-715-6955 or 866-429-5179
State of Texas County of Dallas On 04/30/2018 before me Jeff Elliott, Notary Public, personally appeared DEEANN GREGORY personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature Jeff Elliott (seal) JEFF ELLIOTT Notary Public, State of Texas Comm. Expires 09-16-2019 Notary ID 252639 NPP0331908 To: FERNDALE RECORD 08/01/2018, 08/22/2018
Published August 1 and 22, 2018.
ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 04/20/2018 IN THE OFFICE OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY RECORDER.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
File No.:17-121941
Title Order No.:NXWA-0271537
I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON will on August 31, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 AM at the main entrance to the Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Whatcom, State of Washington, to-wit: Lot 17, Block A, “Plat of Georgia Manor”, Whatcom County, Washington, as per the Map thereof, recorded in Book 8 of Plats, Page 93, in the Auditor’s Office of said County and State. Abbrev. Legal: L17, B “A”, Georgia Manor, Whatcom Co., WA Tax Parcel No.: 3801343744750000 Commonly known as: 2825 Leeward Way, Bellingham, WA 98226 which is the subject of that certain Deed of Trust dated November 16, 2007, recorded December 13, 2007, under Auditor’s File No. 2071201691, records of Whatcom County, Washington, from Marc S Kopeikin, an unmarried man as Grantor, to Wells Fargo Financial National Bank as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Beneficiary.
II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.
III. The Default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Delinquent monthly payments from the December 1, 2016 installment on in the sum of $27,508.29 together with all fees, costs and or disbursements incurred or paid by the beneficiary and or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. The Trustee’s fees and costs are estimated at $2,729.86 as of April 19, 2018. The amount to cure the default payments as of the date of this notice is $30,797.04. Payments and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the reinstatement amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay.
IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal Balance $314,029.34, together with interest in the Note or other instrument secured from November 1, 2016, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute. The amount necessary to pay off the entire obligation secured by your Deed of Trust as the date of this notice is $340,259.90. Interest and late charges may continue to accrue and additional advances to your loan may be made. It is necessary to contact the beneficiary or Trustee prior to the time you tender the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you would be required to pay.
V. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty express or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on August 31, 2018. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by August 20, 2018 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time on or before August 20, 2018 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after August 20, 2018 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.
VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses:
Marc Kopeikin
2825 Leeward Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
Marc Kopeikin
2827 Martin Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Marc S Kopeikin
2825 Leeward Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Marc S Kopeikin
2827 Martin Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
by both first class and certified mail on September 26, 2017 proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served on September 27, 2017 with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.
VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth above, and whose telephone number is (360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787 will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.
VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.
IX. Anyone having an objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.
X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants, who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.60. XI. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.
SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following:
The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission:
Telephone (Toll-free): 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post_purchase_counselors_foreclosure.htm.
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Telephone (Toll-free): 1-800-569-4287 or National Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc.
The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys:
Telephone (Toll-Free): 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear
XII. A list of the persons this Notice was sent to is attached hereto as exhibit “A”. EXHIBIT “A”
Marc Kopeikin
2825 Leeward Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
Marc Kopeikin
2827 Martin Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Marc S Kopeikin
2825 Leeward Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
Occupant(s)
2825 Leeward Way
Bellingham, WA 98226
Unknown Spouse and/or Domestic Partner of Marc S Kopeikin
2827 Martin Street
Bellingham, WA 98226
Georgia Manor Water Association
2830 Leeward Way c/o Mark Collins, Registered Agent
Bellingham, WA 98226
Georgia Manor Water Association
PO Box 372
Ferndale, WA 98248
Bureau of Indian Affairs
2707 Colby Avenue Suite 1101
Everett, WA 98201
XIII. FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT NOTICE: AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings, this shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or to hold you personally liable for the debt.
DATED this 20th day of April, 2018 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON By: Inna D. Zagariya Vice President
1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 253-8017 / (877) 430-4787
ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington
1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255
Vancouver, WA 98683
STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) SS. COUNTY OF CLARK ) This instrument was acknowledged before me this 20th day of April, 2018, by Inna D. Zagariya, Vice President. Natalie Taras Notary Public in and for the State of Washington My Commission Expires: 3/12/22 NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF WASHINGTON NATALIE TARAS MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MARCH 12, 2022
NPP0331192 To: FERNDALE RECORD 08/01/2018, 08/22/2018
Published August 1 and 22, 2018.
