Title
Consider adoption of a resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 at the rate of $12.00 per service unit.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 at the rate of $12.00 per service unit.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On March 7, 2000, a 70.7% majority of Monterey County voters approved changing the countywide CSA-74 levy to a special tax of up to $12.00 per service unit. The rate has remained constant at $12.00 since FY 2000-01. The attached resolution levies the countywide Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for FY 2014-15 at the continued rate of $12.00 per service unit. A summarized history of CSA 74 outlining services and fees is included in this Board packet.
While this Board action is not directly in support of a Health Department strategic initiative, it is in support of one or more of the essential public health services, specifically: 4) Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems, and, 6) Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the resolution as to form. The following attachments are on file with Clerk to the Board: Resolution, CSA 74 History, Notice of County Budget Hearings, CSA 74 Rate Code Chart and the annual Letter from the Monterey County Auditor Controller's Office.
FINANCING:
The EMS staff estimates that the Special Tax levy will generate $1.6 million in revenue and is included in the CSA 74 FY 2014-15 Recommended Budget for 092-4000-8108 . These revenues will adequately fund the EMS Agency budget. There is no impact to the General Fund from approval of this Board action.
Prepared by: Kirk Schmitt, EMS Director, 4964
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Resolution
CSA 74 History on file with the Clerk to the Board
Notice of County Budget Hearings on file with the Clerk to the Board
CSA 74 Rate Code Chart on file with the Clerk to the Board
Letter from Monterey County Auditor Controller on file with the Clerk to the Board