Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for Measure K Funds
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Approving recommendations for Measure K expenditures for planning purposes in preparation for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget, including allocations in the amount of $15,000,000 for services and programs within the Housing and Homelessness priority area, $3,500,000 for programs and services within in the Emergency Preparedness priority area and $16,000,000 for programs and services in the Children, Family and Seniors priority area, and $75,500,000 in ongoing services and programs, as set forth in Attachment A; and
B) Approving recommendations for proposed programs and services pursuant to the FY 2024-25 Measure Notice of Funding Opportunity as set forth in Attachment B-D and authorizing the County Executive or designee to negotiate agreements with recommended applicants, and/or conduct further solicitations, as necessary and advisable within the discretion of the County Executive, to be returned to the Board for approval.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012, the County voted in favor of a ballot initiative, Measure A, a countywide half-cent sales tax to financially support essential County services and to ensure the maintenance of aging government infrastructure. In November 2016, Measure K was passed by San Mateo County voters to extend the sales tax for 20 years, until March 31, 2043.
As part of the initial Measure A ballot initiative, the Board and the County Manager (now referred to as the County Executive) identified potential service areas for spending funds generated by the sales tax. In 2013, staff held public speaking events to engage the community, and the subsequent RFP process was open to all Community Based Organizations (CBOs). In connection with that process, the County selected vari...
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