RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
3. ADOPT the assessment set forth in the Tentative Report.
4. ADOPT Resolution No. 2022/213, confirming the Tentative Report and the assessment set forth therein.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no General Fund impact. Proposed FY 2022/23 assessments for County Service Area (CSA) EM-1 total $238,421.22 for Zone A and $4,641,035.00 for Zone B.
BACKGROUND:
Revenues from the CSA EM-1 assessments are used to provide an enhanced countywide emergency medical service system as approved by the voters with the passage of Measure H in November 1988. Enhanced EMS services include additional staffed paramedic units to respond to 9-1-1 calls: support for firefighter EMS first responder programs, EMS communications and miscellaneous EMS enhancements.
The basic assessment rates proposed are $3.94 per single-family residence or benefit unit for Zone A (San Ramon Valley) and $10.00 per single-family residence or benefit unit for Zone B (balance of county). The lower rate for Zone A reflects the fact that certain EMS enhancements are funded by other revenue sources in the San Ramon Valley area. The proposed FY 2022/23 rates are unchanged from the previous year.
After confirmation of the Tentative Report, a Final Report will be prepared in conformance with the official assessment roll for Fiscal Year 2022/23. The Final Report will then be presented to the Board of Supervisors for confirmation. That confirmation will constitute the levy of the assessment.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to set the County Service Area EM-1 assessment rates prior to August 10, 2022, may result in the EM-1 assessments not being included in property tax bills countywide.