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Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 187-2007 establishing benefit assessments to be maintained at current fee for ambulance services in County Service Area 3, South Shore Area, for Fiscal Year 2007/2008 on improved parcels within the Service Area (except for the Tahoe West Shore Zone of Benefit).
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $561,484
Funding
Budgeted $561,484
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $561,484
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: Anticipated revenues resulting from the adoption of the attached Resolution are estimated to be $561,484 in FY 07/08. There is no net County cost associated with this item.
Background: The County Charter requires benefit assessment hearings be held annually for the continuance of benefit assessment fees to fund County Service Area 3, South Shore Area ambulance operations. An annual benefit assessment is applied to all improved parcels located within the CSA 3 Zone of Benefit (except for the "Tahoe West Shore Zone of Benefit"). This assessment provides Advanced Life Support ambulance services in the County of El Dorado (see Attachment A for Use Code assessments).
Reason for Recommendation: Proposed benefit assessment fees are similar to those collected in FY 06/07. Revenue collected will be used to provide an extended level of emergency medical services. Levy of this assessment is necessary to provide a source of supplemental funds over and above revenues from user fees collected and is necessary to support current levels of operation. Advertisement was placed in the Tahoe Tribune, as required. During the FY 07/08 Proposed Budget hearings, the Department notified the Board that the CSA 3 fund balance will be depleted within four years. The Department intends to return to the Board during fall 2007 for a detailed discussion of revenues.
Action to be taken: Hearing t...
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