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Consider a "Support" Position on SB 189 (Monning), re: Fort Ord Reuse Authority dissolution. (MOVED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL to the 1:30 P.M. Schedule Matters as newly renumbered to Item 23.1)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Consider a "Support" Position on SB 189 (Monning), re: Fort Ord Reuse Authority dissolution.
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill 189, authored by Senator Bill Monning with co-authors Assembly Members Rivas and Stone addresses issues related to the transition and dissolution of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA). The Board previously reviewed SB 189 on May 7, 2019 and, after discussion, took a "support if amended" position. The bill has subsequently been amended and will be heard in the Assembly Local Government Committee on July 3, 2019. The most recent version of SB189 is attached. Given recent amendments, Senator Monning's office has requested that the Board consider changing its position to "support".
DISCUSSION:
SB 189 would extend the FOR A sunset date from June 30, 2020 for 2 years to June 30, 2022. Pursuant to its action on May 7, your Board transmitted a letter under Chair Phillips' signature to Senator Monning on May 16, 2019. The Board's May 16 letter (attached) expressed support if the following amendments were made:
1. Retain Health and Safety Code Section 33492.71 regarding property tax distribution upon FOR A dissolution.
2. Extend the Community Facilities District beyond the proposed sunset date of June 30, 2022.
3. Retain weighted voting such that the County would have 3 votes on the newly configured FORA Board of Directors.
4. Prohibit issuance of new debt by FOR A during the period June 30, 2020 to June 30, 2022.
5. Extend FOR A for between 6 to 10 years to allow sufficient time for the region to further recover.
After receipt of the Board's May 16, 2019 letter, Senator Monning's staff, in discussion with the County Administrative Office, requested further analysis and clarification/quan...
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