Title
Consider adopting a Resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 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) 2017-18 at the rate of $12.00 per service unit.
SUMMARY:
This Board action will adopt a Resolution for levying of the countywide Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for FY2017-18 at the continued rate of $12.00 per service unit.
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 2017-18 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.
The Ordinance requires the adoption of resolutions by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey to continue assessments for CSA 74.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Board Report as to form.
FINANCING:
There are no General Fund Impacts resulting from this Board action. The revenues from CSA 74 are estimated to be $1.7 million in revenue and are included in the CSA 74 (092-HEA010) FY 2017-18 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Teresa Rios, Management Analyst III, 7082
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
A - Proposed Resolution on CSA 74 Assessment on file with Clerk to the Board
B - Notice of Public Hearing on file with Clerk to the Board
C - Summarized History of CSA 74 on file with the Clerk of the Board
D - List of rates charged per parcel on file with Clerk to the Board
E - Letter from Monterey County Auditor Controller on file with the Clerk to the Board