Title
Adopt a Resolution levying the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 at the rate of $12 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) 2025-26 at the rate of $12 per service unit.
SUMMARY:
This Board action will adopt a Resolution for levying of the countywide Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for FY 2025-26 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 2025-26 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 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Goal 2. Provide Exceptional Person-Centered Care through Accessible, Community-Focused Health Services. 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
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved as to legal 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 2025-26 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
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