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having been created in the past six months. The community has on several occasions emphasized the need for more emphasis on crime prevention, officers, and programs in the schools. It is estimated the parcel tax would generate approximately $2.7 million in revenue for police services. The proposed parcel tax structure is similar to what was proposed in 2004, however, the amount of the tax has been reduced for each properly category as shown below: Property Description Single-Family Residential Multi-FamilylMobile Home CommerciallIndustrial Non-Profit/Places of Worship Unimproved land 2004 Rate $78.00 per unit $48.60 per unit $16.00 per 1,000 sq.ft. $13.00 per 1,000 sq.ft. $4.00 per 10,000 sq.ft. 2008 Rate $60.00 per unit $40.00 per unit $12.00 per 1,000 sq.ft. $10.00 per 1,000 sq.ft. $3.00 per 1,000 sq.ft. CONCLUSION The Revenue Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council has worked diligently throughout the recent months to explore revenue options, provide input to staff on the 2008-09 budget development process, and make recommendations to the City Council on revenue enhancements. At the July 7, 2008 meeting, Council is being asked to discuss and consider three concepts which may be placed on the November 2008 election; they include modernization and updating both the Utility Users Tax and 911 fee language, and consideration of a Police Services Parcel Tax. Upon receiving City Council direction on the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation, staff will begin the filing process and development of the ballot language for the July 21, 2008 Council meeting.