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1 Measure Z Oversight Committee Annual Report of Measure Z Sales Tax June 30, 2013 Executive Summary On November 2, 2010, Measure Z quarter cent sales tax was approved by more than 60% of voters. The ballot language assured voters that Measure Z receipts would provide revenues to cover vital City services (see table below), expire March 31, 2018 be subject to annual audits and reviewed by a citizens’ oversight committee: Potential Reduction to Services Results with Measure Z Revenues 1. Eliminate 7 more police officers Police officer staff maintained 2. Eliminate a code enforcement officer Code enforcement officer maintained 3. Eliminate an animal control officer Animal Control officer maintained 4. Remove a fire ladder truck and 9 firefighters Fire ladder truck and 9 firefighters maintained 5. Reduce street repairs Street and road improvements maintained 6. Reduce libraries All library branches remained open 7. Reduce senior programs Senior Community Center opened and expanded senior programs 8. Reduce youth recreation services Youth recreation services and programs maintained and enhanced This report is scheduled for presentation to the San Leandro City Council on September 16, 2013. Background On November 2, 2010, Measure Z quarter cent sales tax was approved by more than 60% of voters. The ballot language assured voters that Measure Z receipts expire March 31, 2018, are subject to annual audits and are reviewed by a citizens’ oversight committee. On April 2, 2012, the City Council passed a resolution authorizing the creation of the Measure Z Oversight Committee. City Council defines the scope of responsibility and duties of the Oversight Committee to include developing an annual report on the following: • Amounts of Transaction and Use Tax revenue generated by Measure Z • Use of the tax revenue and the impact on the City operating budget including a statement on the impact of the revenue in reducing the amount of cuts resulting from addressing the budget shortfall