Title
Set a date for a public hearing on June 24, 2014, at 10:30 A.M., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 assessments for CSA 74 for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Set a date for a public hearing on June 24, 2014, at 10:30 A.M., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 assessments for CSA 74 for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax.
SUMMARY:
This Board action will set a public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 assessment for CSA 74 for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax. The assessment rate will remain the same as FY 2013-14.
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. Attachment "A" is the proposed resolution levying the countywide Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for FY 2014-15 at the continued rate of $12.00 per service unit. Attachment "B" is the Notice of Public Hearing published by the County Administrative Office. Attachment "C" is a summarized history of CSA 74. Attachment "D" is a list of rates charged per parcel. All attachments are on file with the Clerk to the Board.
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 Ordinances require 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 this Board Report as to form. All attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board. The following attachments are on file with the Clerk to the Board: Resolution, CSA 74 History, Notice of County Budget Hearings and the list of rates charged per parcel.
FINANCING:
The revenues from CSA 74 are estimated to be $1.6 million in revenue and are included in the CSA 74 FY 2014-15 Recommended Budget. There is no General Fund Contribution resulting from this Board action.
Prepared by: Kirk Schmitt EMS Director, 4964
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Resolution on CSA 74 Assessment on file with Clerk to the Board
Notice of Public Hearing on file with Clerk to the Board
Summarized History of CSA 74
List of rates charged per parcel on file with Clerk to the Board