HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13703 (Dissolving Measure S)RESOLUTION NO. 13703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL ACCEPTING THE MEASURE `S' COMMITTEE FINAL REPORT
AND DISSOLVING THE MEASURE `S' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
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 0.5%
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 whose purpose is to review the collection and expenditure of tax revenues
collected under the authority of this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2014, the Committee met and reviewed the City's General Fund
actual financial results for fiscal year 2012-2013, and issued a written report shortly thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the Committee noted that, for the first time since the 2008/2009 fiscal year,
actual expenditures for the three "essential services departments" (Police, Fire and Public Works)
"are essentially keeping up with the inflation adjusted 2005-2006 baseline year total expenditures
for these departments;" and
WHEREAS, the Committee found that Measure `S' revenues are being spent in a manner
that is consistent with the Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Measure `E' Transactions and Use Tax requires the early
termination of the Measure `S' Transactions and Use Tax, thus triggering the dissolution of the
Measure S Oversight Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the San Rafael City Council accepts, as its final
report, the January 9, 2014 report from the Measure `S' Committee, a copy of which is hereby
attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the San Rafael City Council hereby
dissolves the Committee and expresses gratitude to its members for their dedication and
commitment.
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 Monday the 7th day of April, 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Connolly & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS McCullough
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A pg 1
City of San Rafael
Measure S Oversight Committee Report
Jan 9, 2014
The City of San Rafael Measure S Oversight Committee (the Committee)
reviewed the actual final expenditures figures for fiscal year ending June
30, 2013, as well as the final adopted 2013-2014 budget, and staffing
levels. The Committee paid particular attention to the actual and
budgeted expenditures for the Public Works Department, the Fire
Department and the Police Department which are considered the core
of the "essential services" contemplated under Measure S.
Comparing the actual General Fund expenditures for the fiscal year July
1, 2012-2013 and the budgeted expenditures for the fiscal year July 1,
2013 - 2014 to the inflation adjusted 2005 - 2006 baseline year, the
Committee finds the following:
Actual 12/13 vs base Budget 13/14 vs base
Fire Department +1% +1.17%
Police Department -3.1% +1.02%
Public Works -.1% -.04%
The Police Department actual 12/13 expenditure number is actually
louver than budgeted, because not all of the amount of the 12/13 budget
was spent. If the entire Police Department budget for 12/13 had been
spenc, their expenditures would have been only .005% belotiv the
baseline inflation adjusted number. Therefore the Committee is happy
to find that for the first time since the 2008/2009 fiscal year, the
expenditures and budgets for all three of the "essential services"
departments are essentially keeping tip with the inflation adjusted
2005-2006 baseline year total expenditures for these departments. By
t i'5 metric 1,4eas>>,e S funds are being properly allocated.
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EXHIBIT A - pg
Measure S Transaction and Use Tax, it has not been, and will not be,
possible to maintain the level of the 2005-2006 baseline year "essential
services" that are provided by these departments, despite increased
efficiencies. There has been an aggregate headcount decrease in the
three "essential service" departments compared to the baseline year of
approximately 15.5% for fiscal year 2012 - 2013, and 14.4% for fiscal
year 2013 -2014.
However, the comparative decline in revenues and headcounts appears
to have stabilized as of fiscal year 2012-2013, and the future trends are
all upward. Total General Fund revenue has regained the level of the
2007-2008 fiscal year for the first time since then. The City has ceased
drawing down the General Fund Operating reserves for the first time
since fiscal year 2007-2008, and in the 2012- 2013 fiscal year actually
added $1M to those reserves.
Respectfully submitted;
Lisa Goldstein Fait, Chair
Vickie Hatos, Vice-Chai,.r
Jackie Schmidt, Committee member
'.arra LAckham, Comp.ittee Nlem�,)er
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G''advs Gilliland Committee Member
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Samantha Sargent, Copunittee Member