Title
Set a date for a public hearing on June 25, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 assessments for County Service Area 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 25, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., to consider approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 assessments for County Service Area 74 (CSA 74) for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax.
SUMMARY:
This Board action will set a public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 assessment for CSA 74 for the Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax. The assessment rate will remain the same as FY 2018-19. The proposed resolution levies the countywide Emergency Medical Services System Special Tax for FY2019-20 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.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiatives 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 $1.7 million and are included in the CSA 74 (092-HEA010) FY 2019-20 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Teresa Rios, Management Analyst III, 7082
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution on CSA 74 Assessment on file with the Clerk to the Board
Notice of Public Hearing on file with the Clerk to the Board
Summarized History of CSA 74 on file with the Clerk of the Board
List of rates charged per parcel on file with the Clerk of the Board
Letter from Auditor-Controller on file with the Clerk of the Board