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Police Services Parcel Tax 4 July 28, 2008 Implementation In order to place the PSPT on the November 4, 2008 ballot, the Council must, by resolution, call for submission of the question to registered voters, approve the form of the ballot question and establish procedures for ballot arguments, and direct the City Clerk to submit the measure to the City Attorney for impartial analysis. Staff recommends the Council appoint the established Revenue Ad Hoc Committee to author an argument in favor of the PSPT. Additionally, the Council should approve the form of an Ordinance of the Voters of the City of San Leandro Establishing a Special Tax for Police Services. It is anticipated that the ordinance would be included as a part of the Alameda County voter information packet and would become effective if approved by two-thirds of the voters. The report includes the documents referenced. Current City Council Policy Not applicable. Previous City Council Action(s) Council directed staff to pursue this option at the July 7, 2008 Council meeting and to bring the issue back for further consideration at the July 21, 2008 meeting; staff was then directed to proceed with ballot language development to be considered at the July 28, 2008 meeting. City Council Committee Review and Action At the June 30, 2008 meeting, the City Council Revenue Ad Hoc Committee agreed to forward the Police Services Parcel Tax concept to the full City Council for consideration. Applicable General Plan Policy Not applicable. Permits and/or Variances Granted Not required. Environmental Review Not required. Code Compliance Review Not required. Board/Commission Findings Not applicable. Summary of Public Outreach Efforts Not applicable at this time in the process. Fiscal Impact Placement of the proposed parcel tax on the ballot is estimated to cost $7,500. This cost will be funded from the City's General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance. Estimated revenue to be generated by the proposed Police Services Parcel Tax is $2.6 million in fiscal year 2009-10 and $2.6 million annually in consecutive fiscal years 2010-2014.