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Measure Y CSA P-2 Tax Increase County Service Area P-2, Zone 2,556 / 53.4% Yes votes ...... 2,232 / 46.6% No votes
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Shall Ordinance 2000-26 of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County be approved so as to authorize a special tax increase on property located in County Service Area P-2 (Zone B), from $18 to $36 per parcel for single residential property for the first fiscal year, and not to exceed $54 per parcel per year for single residential property in succeeding years, with corresponding increases for properties in other use categories identified in the ordinance i.e., small multiple residential, large multiple residential, and commercial/industrial/institutional), in order to provide additional funding for police protection service?
The tax proposed by this measure is not based upon the value of property. The tax, if approved by the voters, will be on a parcel and use of property basis. The authorizing Ordinance identifies the following property use categories: Single Residential; Small Multiple Residential; Large Multiple Residential; and Commercial/Industrial/Institutional. The authorizing Ordinance designates the amounts of the special tax per parcel for each of the property use categories during the first fiscal year (July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002). For instance, during the first fiscal year, the tax on Single Residential property will be increased from $18 to $36 per parcel. For each subsequent fiscal year, the Board of Supervisors will determine the amounts of the special tax per parcel for each of the property use categories, but the amounts may not exceed the amounts specified in the authorizing Ordinance. For instance, in any subsequent fiscal year, the tax on Single Residential property may not exceed $54 per parcel. At least two-thirds of those voting on the ballot measure must approve the measure in order for it to pass.
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| For over 30 years the P2-B Police Service Area, comprised of 3305 parcels in Alamo, has enjoyed additional dedicated police protection paid for by a $18 annual parcel tax. These funds paid for one and one-half full-time sheriff's deputies. These officers focus on our area youth and schools but also undertake general law enforcement duties,
including routine patrols, investigation of local crimes and traffic law
enforcement. Recently, a bicycle patrol has been added for the Iron Horse Trail and downtown area.
The foregoing activities are overseen by a unpaid volunteer board of nine Alamo citizens appointed by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors. Regrettably, the current parcel tax unchanged since 1969, will no longer support today's manpower and equipment costs. Unless increased by an additional $36 or $3 a month the current level of additional police protection will no longer be possible. It should be noted the Round Hill and White Gate are separately funded and not included. The P2-B Police Service Area Board recommends a YES vote. Passage of this measure will enable the district to maintain current staffing levels as well as provide a modest reserve for the future. Jess D. Erickson, Treasurer, Police Service Area P2-B
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