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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 ยง13119(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 l...
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