Special Notice / Hearing: 10-Day Notice
(Gov. Code, ? 50077)
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Dave Pine, District 1
Subject: Special Parcel Tax for Extended Police and Structural Fire Services in County Service Area No. 1
RECOMMENDATION:
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Conduct a public hearing on adoption of a special parcel tax at an annual rate not to exceed $65 per parcel for extended police and structural fire protection services in County Service Area No.1, to be levied in each of the next four (4) fiscal years, effective upon voter approval:
A) Open public hearing
B) Close public hearing
C) Adopt a resolution adopting a special parcel tax at an annual rate not to exceed $65 per parcel for extended police and structural fire protection services in County Service Area No.1, to be levied in each of the next four (4) fiscal years, effective upon voter approval; and
D) Adopt a resolution calling for an election in County Service Area No. 1 for the purpose of submitting to the voters of said area a ballot measure for the adoption of the special tax for extended police and structural fire protection services, and requesting that the election be consolidated with the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.
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BACKGROUND:
County Service Area No.1 (CSA-1) was formed in 1955 to provide enhanced fire protection services within the district boundaries in the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County. With the creation of this service area, a portion of the property tax paid by the CSA-1 voters was set aside for these fire protection services. In 1966, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution adding police services to the CSA-1 budget, with such services to be provided by the County Sheriff.
With the passage of Proposition 13, property tax revenue in CSA-1 was reduced. In 1982, a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voters of CSA-1 approved a parcel tax to fund the enhanced level of police and fire service ...
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