Title
Receive the Measure AA Committee's funding recommendations and provide direction as deemed appropriate. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive the Measure AA Committee's funding recommendations; and,
b. Provide direction as deemed appropriate
SUMMARY:
The Measure AA Ad Hoc Committee was established by the Board of Supervisors on January 7, 2025, following voter approval of Measure AA in November 2024. Measure AA is a 1% sales tax dedicated to general government purposes and consumption within unincorporated areas of Monterey County. On January 14, 2025, the Board appointed Supervisors from Districts 2 and 3 to serve on the committee.
On August 26, 2025, the Board approved maintaining FY 2025-26 budget priorities consistent with FY 2024-25 priorities, establishing quarterly funding allocations beginning in FY 2026-27 independent of the annual budget process, prioritizing new and highly visible projects including roads, parks, and homelessness initiatives.
Recognizing the ongoing need for Measure AA oversight, the Board transitioned the ad hoc committee into a standing committee in October 2025, retaining the existing membership from Districts 2 and 3 to ensure continuity. This action reflects the long-term nature of responsibilities, which include monitoring revenues, assessing projections, and reviewing projects for potential funding-tasks that warrant continued oversight and public engagement.
In December 2025, the Measure AA Committee (Committee) convened to review potential projects for recommendation to the Board. The Committee’s recommended projects, outlined in Attachment A, align with the Board-approved FY 2025-26 priority areas in terms of categories for allocation revenue. Recommendations are organized into two categories: Tier 1 projects, which can be fully funded with currently available revenue and substantially completed before the close of FY 2025-26, and Tier 2 project...
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