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Library Department recommending the Board:
1) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 007-2026 amending Resolution 152-2025 to update Exhibit A ballot measure to include the amount to be raised annually by the proposed renewal of Library Special Tax in County Service Area 10, Zone F, South Lake Tahoe;
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 008-2026 amending Resolution 153-2025 to update Exhibit B ballot measure to include the amount to be raised annually by the proposed renewal of Library Special Tax in County Service Area 10, Zone G, Georgetown; and
3) Disband the Library Funding and Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On November 18, 2025, with Legistar file 25-1736, the Board approved two resolutions, authorizing measures on the June 2, 2026, primary election to renew the expiring library taxes.
Staff requests that the Board approve amendments to both ballot measure resolutions to revise the ballot question language in accordance with Elections Code §13119(b), which requires that ballot questions specify the amount of money to be raised annually.
Staff also recommend that the Board disband the Library Funding and Sustainability Ad Hoc as they have fulfilled their mission of providing input and direction.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not the approve the resolutions and provide alternative direction to staff.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
11/18/2025 Legistar file 25-1736 - The Board adopted and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 152-2025 setting for election a measure proposing renewal of the Library Special Tax in County Service Area 10, Zone F, South Lake Tahoe at the June 2, 2026, primary election to replace the expiring library special tax; and adopted and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 153-2025 setting for election a measure proposing renewal of the Library Special Tax in County Service Area 10, Zone G, Georgetown at the June 2, 2026, primary election to replace the expiring library tax.
8/12/2025 Legistar file 25-1381 - The Board received and filed a presentation from the Library Funding and Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee provided direction for the Library Department to return with proposed Resolutions setting for election measures.
06/10/2025 Legistar file 25-0812 - Creation of the Library Funding & Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee to explore funding options for the library and determine what ballot measures for special taxes or other funding sources should be considered and brought back to the Board for consideration.
Resolutions 313-2001 (voter approval 3/05/2002) and 236-2004 (voter approval 11/2/2004) authorized a special tax in Library Zone E - El Dorado Hills
Resolution 010-2014 (voter approval 6/3/2014) authorized a special tax in Library Zone F - South Lake Tahoe
Resolution 011-2014 (voter approval 6/3/2014) authorized a special tax in Library Zone G - Georgetown
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost of placing measures on the ballot for the June 2, 2026, primary election will be “shared” by the other items placed on the ballot, including County and State propositions and special district elections. The Elections Department has included the anticipated costs of conducting the measures within its existing budget allocation. Therefore, the department will not receive a direct charge for this election.
If the special taxes are not renewed, revenue to support library services for Georgetown and South Lake Tahoe, would be reduced by more than $700,000 annually resulting in service reductions or an increased General Fund cost for the department.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
1) Obtain Chair's signature on Resolutions.
2) Elections to place library ballot questions on June 2, 2026, ballot.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Bryce Lovell, Director of Library Services