RECOMMENDATION(S):
INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2016-17 calling a special election for voter approval of a 30-year countywide transportation transaction and use tax and consolidating the special election with the statewide general election on November 8, 2016, WAIVE reading, and FIX August 9, 2016 for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Authority will reimburse the County for all costs of conducting this election.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance No. 2016-17 calls a special election for the purpose of submitting a 30-year countywide transportation transaction and use tax (sales tax) to the voters of Contra Costa County, pursuant to Public Utilities Code section 180201 et seq. and Revenue and Taxation Code section 7291, as requested by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (Authority). The ordinance also consolidates the special election with the statewide general election on November 8, 2016.
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