Title
Adopt a Resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 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) 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 2024-25 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.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department (MCHD) 2018-2024 Strategic Plan Goal(s): 2. Enhance public health and safety through prevention and 4. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically, 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
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 2024-25 Recommended Budget. ...
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