HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13009 (Measure S Committee Report)RESOLUTION -NO. 13009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL ADOPTING THE MEASURE'S'
COMMITTEE REPORT COVERING THE PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2005, the voters of San Rafael approved a
Transactions and Use Tax ("Measure S"). This measure amended the San Rafael
Municipal Code to establish a .5% retail transaction and use tax within the City of San
Rafael; and
WHEREAS, the enabling ordinance required the appointment of an independent
citizens' oversight committee that is required to review the collection and expenditure of
tax revenues collected under the authority of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2009, January 21, 2010 and February 22, 2010, the
Committee met and reviewed the City's General Fund Revised Budget for fiscal year 2009-
10 and preliminary budget for fiscal year 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, the Committee noted that due to the depressed economy, the total
budgeted General Fund revenues for fiscal year 2009-2010 decreased for fiscal year
2008-2009 approximately 3 percent, and the mid -year revised budget for Measure S Tax
revenue for fiscal year 2009-2010 had decreased from the actual fiscal year 2008-2009 by
approximately 8 percent;
WHEREAS, the Committee also reviewed budgeted expenditures for three
departments (Fire, Police and Public Works) and noted considerable decrease in staffing
levels;
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2010 and June 29, 2010, the Committee met and reviewed
the City's Proposed General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, the Committee reviewed budgeted expenditures for three departments
(Fire, Police and Public Works) and expenditures were approximately equal to inflation
adjusted fiscal year 2005-2006 baseline;
WHEREAS, the Committee finds that Measure S revenues are being spent
consistent with the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance; the Committee noted that even
with Measure S funding it was necessary to reduce some essential service levels due to
decline in General Fund revenues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the San Rafael City Council adopts the reports
from the Measure 'S' Committee, which is attached as EXHIBIT X and EXHIBIT XI to the
Staff Report on file with the City Clerk.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on Tuesday the 6th day of July, 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Brockbank, Connolly, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Heller
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
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