Title
Adopt a Resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 at the rate of $12.00 per service unit.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 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 FY 2026-27 at the continued rate of $12.00 per service unit
DISCUSSION:
On March 7, 2000, a 70.7% majority of County of Monterey 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 2026-27 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.
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 $1.8 million and are included in the CSA-74 (092-HEA010) FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This recommendation supports the Board of Supervisors’ goal of enhancing well-being and quality of life by ensuring continued funding for the County’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, which provides oversight and leadership of the EMS system. By establishing and maintaining the highest standards for emergency medical care, system operations, and medical disaster preparedness, the EMS Agency helps ensure tha...
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