The approximate $10,000 cost of the election will be paid from ad valorem property tax revenues previously allocated to Zone A. If approved by the voters, the parcel tax is expected to generate approximately $381,000 annually in additional revenue to support extended police protection services in the defined area.  

The CSA P-2 Zone A Blackhawk Police Advisory Committee (Committee) has proposed a special tax measure be submitted to the voters of Zone A. The purpose of the tax is to generate additional revenue for police protection services within the Zone. Currently, Zone A reserve funds are being used to supplement approximately $720,000 in annual special tax revenues to pay for three (3) resident deputy sheriffs and one (1) resident sheriff lieutenant. The Committee determined that additional tax revenue is needed to continue funding the existing level of service.  
  
Under proposed Ordinance No. 2019-13 (“Ordinance”), beginning in fiscal year 2020-2021, special taxes levied in the Zone for police protection would be increased to $380 per parcel for residential properties (single, small multiple and large multiple), $3,040 per parcel for commercial/industrial/institutional properties and $13,300 per parcel for commercial/theater parcels. The current tax rates are $280, $1,680 and $8,400, respectively.   
  
In addition to raising the tax rate for commercial/industrial/institutional parcels, the Ordinance would redefine this category of parcels to include 33 golf course parcels owned by the Blackhawk Country Club, which are currently exempt from the Zone A police protection special tax. Collectively, the taxes on these parcels would total $100,320. This category would also include condominiums and cooperatives used for commercial or industrial purposes, which are currently taxed at the residential rate. The Ordinance also includes administrative changes.  
  
If adopted by the Board, Ordinance No. 2019-13 would become effective only if it is presented to the voters of the Zone at an election, and receives the approval of two-thirds of the voters voting on the measure. Resolution No. 2019/147 would direct Ordinance No. 2019-13 to be presented to the CSA P-2 Zone A voters for approval in the August 27, 2019, mail ballot election, and provides appropriate ballot language. The resolution also directs the County Clerk, Elections Division, to conduct the election.  

If the Board does not take the recommended actions before the May 31, 2019, deadline to place measures on the August 27, 2019, mail ballot, the proposed tax measure could not be submitted to CSA P-2 Zone A voters for consideration on August 27, 2019.  

Public speakers: AJ Fernandes, Jeff Dukruil, Scott Batiste, Ron Banducci, Rick Marz, Henry Schultzel.  (letters attached)

Adopted Ordinance No. 2019-13 and Resolution 2019/147.