HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12660 (Measure S Report)RESOLUTION NO. 12660
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL ADOPTING THE MEASURE `S' COMMITTEE REPORT
COVERING THE ACTUAL FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 GENERAL
FUND FIGURES AND REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
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 transactions 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 9, 2008, the Committee met and reviewed the City's General
Fund Actual Expenditure figures from fiscal year 2007-2008; and the Annual Budget for fiscal year
2008-2009; and the Committee finds that Measure 'S' revenues were properly used to maintain
critical services; and
WHEREAS, the Committee evaluated the proposed expenditures as of December 9, 2008
for fiscal year 2008-2009 and noted with some concern that there are staff positions not being filled
as a result of budgetary considerations presenting the possibility that this reduced staffing may
affect service levels.; and
WHEREAS, the Committee also noted that the projected Measure 'S' revenue, as well as
revenues from most sources, will be lower for fiscal year 2008-2009, while costs are projected to
increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the San Rafael City Council adopts the report from the
Measure 'S' Committee, a copy of which is hereby attached hereto as Exhibit B and by this
reference made a part hereof.
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 17th day of February, 2009, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller & Mayor Boro
None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
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Exhibit B
Report to thL ,an Rafael Mayor, City Council L d Community
By the City Transactions and Use Tax Committee (Measure "S"
Oversight Committee)
December 9, 2008
On December 9, 2008, the City Transactions and Use Tax Committee, commonly
referred to as the 'Measure S Oversight Committee," met and reviewed the
Actual General Fund Expenditure figures for FY 2007/2008 and compared them
to the Actual General Fund Expenditure figures for Fiscal Year 2005/2006,
adjusted for inflation, as reflected in the attached table. The Committee finds
that Measure S revenues were properly used to maintain funding for critical
services.
The committee also evaluated the proposed expenditures for FY 2008/2009 as
reflected in the attached table. We again note, with some concern, that there
are staff positions that are not being filled as a result of budgetary considerations
presenting the possibility that this reduced staffing may affect service levels.
We also note that the projected Measure S revenue, as well as revenue from
most sources, will be lower than for FY 2007/2008, while costs are projected to
increase. This appears to be related to general economic conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
Larry Luckham, Chair
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Cliff Detz, Com Member
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Gladys G' liland, Committee Member
Paula Kamena, Committee Member
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Jackie Schmidt, Vice -Chair
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Lisa Goldstein Fait, Committee Member
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