HomeMy WebLinkAboutFin Paramedic Tax 2005-06CITY CF� J" Agenda Item No: 8
Meeting Date: July 5, 2005
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Prepared by: Ken Nordhoff, City Manager Approval: --
Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A TAX RATE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICES FOR BOTH
RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL, CSA19, CSA13 AND MARINWOOD CSD AS PROVIDED FOR IN
THE VOTER APPROVED PARAMEDIC SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
RECOMMENDATION:
Pass the Ordinance to Print Setting the Paramedic Tax Rates for 2005-2006 for Residential and
Non -Residential Dwellings
BACKGROUND:
In 1979, the citizens of San Rafael approved a new tax for the sole purpose of supporting a
paramedic program. The tax was applied at a flat rate per residential dwelling. This tax was
also approved by three separate jurisdictions that receive paramedic service from San Rafael.
These areas included the Marinwood Community Services District, County Service Area #19
and County Service Area #13 (Upper Lucas Valley).
In 1988, the voters approved an extension of the tax to non-residential properties. This tax was
levied on a square footage basis, and was set at a $500 cap per each one -cent ($0.01) of tax
charged. A $0.05 tax rate cap was established as part of this vote.
Adoption of the original ordinance in 1979 established Municipal Code Section 3.28. Included
in the Code under Section 3.28.060 the Council has the authority to set the tax rates based
upon a budget recommendation by the City Manager.
The purpose of this report is to establish tax rates for fiscal year 2005-2006. An ordinance has
been prepared which provides the necessary information to establish said tax rates.
ANALYSIS:
When the City electorate first approved the paramedic program and related tax, language was
contained in the ballot measure that allowed the City Council, as the lead agency for this
service, to approve tax rates based upon cost of operating the paramedic program. Historically,
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Council Meeting: 7 // 5_ e
Passed Ordinance No. 1836 torint — "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
Disposition- SETTING THE PARAMEDIC TAY RATE, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006, AT
p _ THE RATES ALLOWED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1793 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL; AND FURTHER CONFIRMING
THE PARAMEDIC TAX RATES, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, THE
MARINWOOD COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 13, AND
COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 19.($61.00 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND $.08 PER SQUARE FOOT
FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)" (Councilmember Phlllins absent from meeting)
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Paye: 2
staff would determine the cost of the paramedic program, and take a recommendation to the
Council that established the rates for the coming year. Changes in tax law and voter authority
have modified how this process has worked over the last few years.
The passage of Proposition 218 by California voters in 1996 put severe limits on local
government being able to implement new or raise existing taxes, assessments and other
property related fees. In summary, no tax can be increased under Proposition 218 without a
vote of the people. Exceptions can be made where the cost of a service is tied to an
inflationary index or costing methodology such as the City's business license tax (adjusted
upward by CPI). When the City's paramedic tax was put into place, no specific formula was
defined in the Ordinance that meets the criteria under Proposition 218. Based upon review
from City legal staff, no change could be made to the San Rafael residential portion of this tax
without a 2/3 majority approval.
In November of 2002, the citizens of San Rafael passed Measure P. This measure provided for
a ceiling on the residential tax rate of $61.00. This vote was done in accordance with
Proposition 218 laws, and also provided under Proposition IV a corresponding increase in the
appropriations limit (GANN calculation). The Council passed Ordinance 1793 in November of
2002 to reflect the changes approved by the voters in both the tax rates and GANN limit
calculation. Measure P approved a rate cap of $.08 per square foot on non-residential property.
All commercial and industrial sites are levied based upon Assessor square footage records for
building size. Measure P for the City runs through the 2006-2007 fiscal year.
As far as the other service areas are concerned, they have approved paramedic tax rate
ceilings to coincide with San Rafael's measure. In November of 2002, CSA No. 13 approved
Measure L and CSA No. 19 approved Measure M, each by a 2/3 majority. Both Measures set
the tax maximums at $61.00 for residential and $.08 cents per square foot for non-residential.
The approval of these Measures is valid from July of 2003 through June of 2007. Similarly,
Marinwood CSD approved Measure J for the same tax ceilings and time period.
Taxes have traditionally been recommended in whole dollar increments. Rates are based upon
recovering the cost of service. For 2005-2006, the cost of running the paramedic program is
$4,301,470. This sum was approved as part of the overall City budget adoption on June 20,
2005. The program costs increases $192,160, or about 4.7% from the 2004-2005 fiscal year.
Major contributors include:
* All tolled, salaries actual decline by $134,432 when compared to the prior year adopted
EMS budget. In January 2005 the Fire Department transitioned to a constant staffing
model. Nine (9) firefighter positions were eliminated over the last year in order to
produce General Fund budgetary savings. These nine positions were on duty to provide
three vacation relief slots per shift. Reducing staffing also translated into salary savings
for the EMS program. Re-examining the cost distribution of the Paramedic/EMS,
completed as part of the biannual budget process, generated minor cost redistribution
back to the General Fund. Lastly, salary expenses are projected based upon the
negotiated Fire Association labor agreement approved in June.
* A byproduct of the constant staffing model was to increase the overtime budget to
cover sickness, injury, training or vacation time off that had been covered by firefighter
personnel (the nine positions) in the past. An overtime budget of $532,170 is forecasted
and includes both this change in practice as well as an examination of overtime hours
used during the current year (2004-2005).
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Pa2e: 3
* Increasing operating expenses by a CPI factor of 1.4%, plus adding $13,050 to capture
the true cost of the contracted EMS coordinator function.
* Up through fiscal year 2002-2003, the City had been able to recover about $300,000 per
year as administrative overhead. When the full cost of services is computed, an 8.5%
administrative overhead charge is calculate and can be applied to all citywide services.
Levies for administrative costs against programs such as EMS are recovered and
directed back to the General Fund where possible. Given EMS and third party billing
revenue constraints, plus the increase cost of paramedic service, the City budget can no
longer capture this overhead cost. Administrative support expenses for EMS are 100%
borne by the General Fund for 2005-2006. If this cost were able to be recaptured,
$365,600 would be added to the cost of the EMS program for 2005-2006.
Staff proposes a residential rate of $61.00 to be levied in the City as well as the three other
jurisdictions. This represents an increase of $2.00 from the 2004-2005 rates. Total living units
for the City plus these three jurisdictions are 27,357 based upon Marin County Auditor
Controller data. The residential sector makes up about 62% of the total paramedic tax
resources. If approved, the $2.00 per living unit increases amounts to $59,400 of new tax
dollars from the residential sector. The proposed rate puts all entities up at the cap of $61.00,
which is the voter approved residential limit.
Also, non-residential units will be billed at a consistent $.08 cents per square foot to all
commercial/industrial sites served by the Paramedic program. Commercial/ industrial
customers comprise 38% of the total expected tax revenue. Raising this tax rate from $.0740 in
the prior year provides $77,690 in added tax dollars. The proposed rate puts all non-residential
customers at the cap of $.08 per square foot.
The attached Exhibits provide definitions of the detailed costs expected for the 2005-2006 fiscal
year. Based upon adopted costs, the rates recommended are not sufficient to cover the
operating expenses of the paramedic program for 2005-2006. A General Fund subsidy in the
amount of $180,500 is required to sustain this program at the current service level. Having hit
the cap in fiscal year 2005-2006, the General Fund burden is expected to grow to an estimated
total of $448,500 in 2006-2007. Voters in the Zone B area will need to consider raising tax
rates in November of 2006 by $10 just to get the tax rate back in line with projected costs. Of
course, a higher limit would be needed to sustain the current program out through June of 2011
(the end of the next four year voter approved tax cycle).
The expense budget for the 2004-2005 paramedic program is $4,301,470. Costing of this
program has been done in a manner consistent with the business cost study. Two sources of
funds are expected to cover these costs. Paramedic tax for all service jurisdictions is estimated
at $2,704,000, or 63% of program costs. Third Party billings are forecasted at $1,415,000, or
33% of the budget. Ambulance billings are expected to remain at current levels. The
remainder of 4% is made up of minor prior year fund balances and the general tax support of
$180,500 coming from the General Fund.
Although the volume of patient transports may stay relatively flat, recent changes in Medicare
law have limited the amount of payment for patient transportation services. It is likely this
resource will hit its high next year and begin to fall in 2006-2007, which further compounds the
need for a higher EMS/paramedic tax.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / PaLre: 4
FISCAL IMPACT:
The budget as presented reflects the change in tax rates for the non-residential (commercial
and industrial) and residential supported ratepayers. If either recommendation is not approved,
or ratified at a lesser rate than those proposed, this would mean additional subsidies from the
General Fund in an amount equal to the shortfall of special paramedic taxes. I am sure no
explanation is necessary to define the General Fund's current problems.
The Ordinance attached sets residential and non-residential paramedic tax rates.
ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff recommends Council accept the report and adopt the ordinance as presented.
ATTACHMENTS
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ORDINANCE NO. 1836
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SETTING THE
PARAMEDIC TAX RATE, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR
2005-2006, AT THE RATES ALLOWED IN ORDINANCE NO. 1793
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL; AND FURTHER CONFIRMING THE
PARAMEDIC TAX RATES, COMMENCING WITH FISCAL YEAR
2005-2006 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, THE MARINWOOD
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, COUNTY SERVICE AREA
NO. 13, AND COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 19. ($61.00 FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND $.08 PER SQUARE FOOT FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)
WHEREAS, the electors of the City of San Rafael in 1979 and in 1988,
adopted a paramedic service tax (Chapter 3.28 of the San Rafael Municipal Code)
to be imposed annually upon all residential and commercial properties within the
City of San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, the electors of the City of San Rafael approved Measure "P" on
November 5, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to its authority under the paramedic
tax ordinance, and based upon a budget recommendation by the City Manager,
adopted Ordinance No. 1793, increasing the Paramedic Tax Rate commencing in
fiscal year 2004-2005, up to a maximum residential tax rate of $61.00 per living
unit, and up to a maximum tax rate of $.08 per square foot on non-residential
properties; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after reviewing the proposed budget
recommendation of the City Manager, finds that the existing Paramedic Tax Rates
for residential should be increased from $59.00 to $61.00 and non-residential
properties tax rate should be increased from $.0740 to $.08 per square foot for
fiscal year 2005-2006, since these rates will partially, but not wholly, cover the cost
of providing paramedic services within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to three separate Joint Powers Agreements,
provides paramedic services to Marinwood Community Services District, County
Services Area No. 13, and County Services Area No. 19; and
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WHEREAS, increases in the maximum rates for the Paramedic Service Tax
were approved by the electors of County Service Area No. 13 and County Service
Area No. 19 by elections held in November 2002, and by the electors of
Marinwood Community Services District by an election held in November 2002;
and
WHEREAS, County Service Area No. 13, County Service Area No. 19, and
Marinwood Community Services District, based upon budgets recommended to
them, have advised the City that they approved of the setting of the Paramedic
Tax Rate within their respective jurisdictions, at $61.00 per year for each living unit,
and at $.08 per square foot for each non-residential structure.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Rafael does ordain
as follows:
Division 1. Pursuant to Chapter 3.28, Section 3.28.060 thereof, the
Council of the City of San Rafael does hereby set the tax rate for paramedic
services within City limits commencing in fiscal year 2005-2006, at $61.00 per year
per living unit, and at $.08 per square foot on non-residential properties.
Division 2. The City Council hereby confirms that the Paramedic Tax
Rates set for County Service Area No. 13, County Service Area No. 19, and
Marinwood Community Services District, commencing with fiscal year 2005-2006,
shall be at $61.00 per year for each living unit, and at $.08 per square foot for each
non-residential structure.
Miisinn 3 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such holding or holdings shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared
invalid.
Division 4. This Ordinance shall be published once in full before its final
passage in a newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City
of San Rafael, and shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its final passage.
Attest:
�a=ne M. Leoncini, City Clerk
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��401:
Albert J.Mayor`
The foregoing Ordinance No. 1836 was read and introduced at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 5tt' day of July,
2005, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cohen, Heller, Miller and Mayor Boro
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Phillips
and will come up for adoption as an Ordinance of the City of San Rafael at a
Regular Meeting of the Council to be held on the 18th day of July 2005.
JE NNE M. LEONCIIN , CITY CLERK
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of San Rafael will hold a public hearing:
PURPOSE: Public Hearing: To consider an increase in the voter approved
paramedic services special tax in the City of San Rafael,
CSA 19, CSA 13 and Marinwood CSD, and adoption of an
ordinance establishing tax rates for fiscal year 2005/2006
for both residential and non-residential properties.
DATE/TIME/PLACE: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 8:00 PM
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue,
San Rafael
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: You may comment on the proposed Ordinance. The
City Council will consider all public testimony and will
then decide whether to approve the Ordinance amendment.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND: You may send a letter to Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk,
City of San Rafael, P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA
94915-1560. You may also hand deliver a letter prior to
the meeting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: You may contact Ken Nordhoff, Director of Management
Services, (415) 485-3070. Office hours are Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
JM. LEONCIlVI, City Clerk
(Please publish in the Marin Independent Journal on Friday, June 24, 2005 and Friday. July_ 1,
2005)
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PARAMEDIC SERVICE AREA ZONE B
HISTORY OF TAX RATES AND CAPS
Fiscal
Residential
Authorized
Non -Residential
Authorized
Year
Tax
Rate
Cap
Tax Rate
Cap
1988-89
$
23.10
$
25.00
$
0.0200
$
0.0500
1989-90
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
0.0220
$
0.0500
1990-91
$
25.00
$
25.00
$
0.0220
$
0.0500
1991-92
$
28.00
$
35.00
$
0.0250
$
0.0500
1992-93
$
28.40
$
35.00
$
0.0254
$
0.0500
1993-94
$
28.40
$
35.00
$
0.0254
$
0.0500
1994-95
$
34.10
$
35.00
$
0.0305
$
0.0500
1995-96
$
37.00
$
45.00
$
0.0331
$
0.0500
1996-97
$
40.00
$
45.00
$
0.0357
$
0.0500
1997-98
$
40.00
$
45.00
$
0.0357
$
0.0500
1998-99
$
44.00
$
45.00
$
0.0500
$
0.0500
1999-00
$
46.00
$
53.00
$
0.0530
$
0.0700
2000-01
$
49.00
$
53.00
$
0.0600
$
0.0700
2001-02
$
50.00
$
53.00
$
0.0610
$
0.0700
2002-03
$
52.00
$
53.00
$
0.0625
$
0.0700
2003-04
$
54.00
$
61.00
$
0.0675
$
0.0800
2004-05
$
59.00
$
61.00
$
0.0740
$
0.0800
2005-06
$
61.00
$
61.00
$
0.0800
$
0.0800
2006-07
$
61.00
$
61.00
$
0.0800
$
0.0800
EXHIBIT IV
Explanations
first year of non-residential
second paramedic unit - TL
third paramedic unit
fourth paramedic unit
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PARAMEDIC SERVICE AREA ZONE B
HISTORY OF TAX AND OTHER REVENUES
EXHIBIT V
Fiscal
Paramedic
Third Party
total
%
Year
Taxes
Billing
Explanations
$
increase
1988-89
807,306
807,306
1989-90
852,878
852,878
5.64%
1990-91
848,008
848,008
-0.57%
1991-92
989,149
989,149
16.64%
1992-93
1,009,372
1,009,372
2.04%
1993-94
1,001,082
1,001,082
-0.82%
1994-95
1,200,000
414,319
First year for 3rd party billing
1,614,319
61.26%
1995-96
1,283,000
617,543
1,900,543
17.73%
1996-97
1,391,000
688,233
2,079,233
9.40%
1997-98
1,420,393
1,003,367
2,423,760
16.57%
1998-99
1,571,855
1,007,088
2,578,943
6.40%
1999-00
1,584,638
1,169,600
2,754,238
6.80%
2000-01
1,938,568
1,561,220
San Rafael 1996 Commercial tax
3,499,788
27.07%
cap gone
2001-02
1,976,973
1,661,432
3,638,405
3.96%
2002-03
2,038,900
1,421,583
3,460,483
-4.89%
2003-04
2,332,935
1,217,697
3,550,632
2.61%
2004-05 revised budget
2,566,830
1,350,000
First year for BLS Transportation
3,916,830
10.31%
2005-06 adopted budget
2,704,000
1,415,000
hit tax caps
., .....
4 9 0
1100
: 5 1816
2006-2007 projection
2,713,000
1,339,000
_:. _ .. .
Medicare impacts 3rd party billing
. . .... .
..
4,052,000
.........:
-1.63%
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT,
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY.
SRRA %.,*SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO.
DATE OF MEETING: July 5, 2005
FROM: Ken Nordhoff
DEPARTMENT: Administration
DATE: June 21, 2005
TITLE OF DOCUMENT: CONSIDERATION OF AN INCREASE IN THE VOTER APPROVED
PARAMEDIC SERVICE SPECIAL TAX IN THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CSA 19, CSA 13 AND
MARINWOOD CSD AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TAX RATES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
j RECEIVEC
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LUA!�('' JU L N21 2005
e rtment Head (signature) CI- ATTORNEY
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(LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY)
APPROVED AS COUNCIL / AGENCY
AGENDAI
City Manager (signature)
NOT APPROVED
REMARKS:
Agenda and Staff Reports Sent to the Following:
pity Atto
FORM:
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1) San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
2) Business Improvement District
3) Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods
4) North San Rafael Coalition
5) Marinwood Community Services District
6) CSA 19/CSA 13 c/o Rick Fraites, Aide to Supervisor Susan Adams, County of Marin, 3501 Civic
Center Drive, Room 329, San Rafael, CA 94903
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
................................................................................................ .
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Marin SS Proof of Publication of
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the
County aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen years, and not
a party to or interested in the above matter. I am the prin-
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
cipal clerk of the printer of the MARIN INDEPENDENT
JOURNAL, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
published daily in the County of Marin, and which newspaper
The City Council of the City of San Rafael will hold a public
has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the
hearing
Superior Court of the County of Marin, State of California,
PURPOSE:
Public Hearing: To consider an increase in the voter approved
under date of FEBRUARY 7, 1955, CASE NUMBER 25568;
paramedic services special tax in the City of San Rafael, CSA
that the notice of which the annexed is a ranted co (set in
P copy
19, CSA 13 and Marinwood CSD, and adoption of an ordi-
-lance establishing tax rates for fiscal year 2005/2006 for both
type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each
residential and non-residential properties.
regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any
DATMIME/PLACE:
supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit:
Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 8:00 PM
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue,
San Rafael
�T 1
A JULY
� U �� �--' 24, J L j 1
JUNE
WHAT WILL HAPPEN:
You may comment on the proposed Ordinance. The City
Council will consider all public testimony and will then decide
................................................................................................
whether to approve the Ordinance amendment.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND:
all In the year 2005.
You may send a letter to Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk, City
of San Rafael, P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915-1560.
You may also hand deliver a letter prior to the meeting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
You may contact Ken Nordhoff, Director of Management
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the
Services, (415) 485-3070. Office hours are Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
foregoing is true and correct.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
/s/ Jeanne M. Leoncini
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
NO. 1410 JUNE 24, JULY 1, 2005
DONNA LAZARUS
............
i
Signature
Dated this ... 1 .......... day o£ ... :T! ..............2005
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council of the City of San Rafael will hold a public hearing:
PURPOSE: Public Hearing: To consider an increase in the voter approved
paramedic services special tax in the City of San Rafael,
CSA 19, CSA 13 and Marinwood CSD, and adoption of an
ordinance establishing tax rates for fiscal year 2005/2006
for both residential and non-residential properties.
DATE/TIME/PLACE: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at 8:00 PM
City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue,
San Rafael
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: You may comment on the proposed Ordinance. The
City Council will consider all public testimony and will
then decide whether to approve the Ordinance amendment.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND: You may send a letter to Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk,
City of San Rafael, P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA
94915-1560. You may also hand deliver a letter prior to
the meeting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: You may contact Ken Nordhoff, Director of Management
Services, (415) 485-3070. Office hours are Monday through
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
JAA'NNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
(Please publish in the Marin Independent Journal on Friday. June 24, 2005 and Fridav, Julv 1,
2005)