To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Time Certain Matter
SUBJECT:
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9:30 AM - Fire Service Tax Exchange Agreement Proposals and Secured Property Tax Revenue Exchange Agreements
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Tax Exchange Agreement Proposal submitted by Garberville Fire Protection District;
2. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, a secured property tax revenue exchange agreement with Garberville Fire Protection District that is substantially similar to the attached, subject to a successful special tax ballot measure;
3. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a secured property tax revenue exchange between the County of Humboldt and Garberville Fire Protection District;
4. Approve the attached Tax Exchange Agreement Proposal submitted by Salmon Creek Volunteer Fire Department;
5. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing a secured property tax revenue exchange between the County of Humboldt and the proposed Salmon Creek Fire Protection District, subject to successful district formation and special tax ballot measures; and
6. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to administer the exchange of property tax revenues between the County of Humboldt and all applicable entities and make technical corrections as needed.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
Background: On April 9, 2019 (File No. 19-501), staff presented the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors with a report on fire services funding strategies for the County of Humboldt. This report outlined service gaps and funding options for areas located outside the boundaries of any local fire service-related district. These areas face unique challenges as no agencies are legally responsible for providing structure fire protection to these areas. For that reason, finding a long-term solution for sustaining service delivery to out-of-district areas h...
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