Agenda

Return

C.23

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Russell Watts, Treasurer-Tax Collector
Date:	November 15, 2011

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS TO GENERAL SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/15/2011

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor

Contact:

Brice Bins, 925-957-2848

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 15, 2011
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE Appropriation Adjustment No. 5020 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in the amount of $21,720 from the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office (0015) to General Services, Fleet Operations (0063) to purchase a vehicle from General Services-Fleet through their Internal Service Fund (ISF) for for use in the collection of current and delinquent secured and unsecured personal property taxes, business license and transient and occupancy taxes.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This action increases appropriations in General Services, Fleet Operations (0063) and reduces appropriations the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office (0015) by $21,720, offset by fees recovered from field visits.

BACKGROUND:

The Tax Collector’s duties include collection of all taxes, including real and personal property taxes, school and special district taxes, and business licenses. Collection deputies spend approximately 25 hours per week on field collections and currently rent a vehicle from General Services-Fleet. Based upon the amount of time and money spent on renting, the cost of acquiring a vehicle is a cost saving alternative.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

There is approximately $56 million of unsecured property taxes currently past-due and uncollected in the county. Collecting taxes by a personal visit to a person or entity assessed significantly increases the probability of collecting past-due taxes.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will not receive a vehicle and will be required to continue “renting” vehicles from General Services at the much higher cost.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.