Title
Set a date for a public hearing on June 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 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 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 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) 2018-19 assessment for CSA 74 for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax. The assessment rate will remain the same as FY 2017-18. The proposed resolution levies the countywide Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for FY2018-19 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.
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.
The Ordinance requires the adoption of resolutions by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey to continue assessments for CSA 74.
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.
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 $1.7 million and are included in the CSA 74 (092-HEA010) FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget.
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