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Department of Transportation recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 169-2019 setting for election a measure to consider a special tax for the purpose of snow removal equipment acquisition and services in the South Shore Snow Removal Zone of Benefit 501 within County Service Area 3, noting that the measure will be submitted to the zone electorate on the ballots distributed for the Presidential Primary Election to be held March 3, 2020. (Cont. 10/22/2019, Item 27) (Est. Time: 10 Min.)
FUNDING: County Service Area Zone of Benefit Special Taxes.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On December 21, 1963, by Resolution 9-63, the Board established County Service Area (CSA) No. 3 for the purpose of providing control or destruction of insects injurious to plant life, and the eradication of insects which could introduce dangerous, infection of communicable diseases (vector control).
On July 19, 1983, by Ordinance 3373, pursuant to Government Code section 25210.77a, the Board imposed a service fee of $20 on each improved parcel of real property within the unincorporated area of CSA 3 for the purpose of acquiring new additional snow removal equipment, including side gates, to be used exclusively in the service area.
On October 4, 1983 by Ordinance 3394, the Board amended Ordinance 3373 to include provision that the Ordinance would remain in effect only until June 30, 1993.
On April 30, 1991, by Ordinance 4158, the Board repealed and replaced Ordinances 3373 and 3394, thereby continuing the $20 service fee for the purpose of providing snow removal equipment and maintenance of equipment for snow removal services in the unincorporated area of CSA 3 beyond June 30, 1993.
On August 9, 1993, by Resolution 249-93, the Board established two snow removal zones of benefit in CSA 3, the West Shore Snow Removal Zone 504 in, with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, and the South Shore Snow Removal ...
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