Reso 2015-186 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

1 Measure HH Citizens Oversight Committee Annual Report of Measure HH Sales Tax June 30, 2015 Executive Summary On November 4, 2014, Measure HH half cent sales tax was approved by more than 60% of voters. The ballot language assured voters that Measure HH receipts, which expire March 31, 2045, would provide revenues to cover vital City services (see table below), be subject to annual audits and reviewed by a citizens oversight committee: Pre-Measure Z Potential Reduction to Services Results with Measure HH Revenues 1. Eliminate 7 more police officers Police officer staff increased 9% since 2010 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 repair increased, including Marina Boulevard 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 Measure HH replaces Measure Z effective April 1, 2015. The table above reflects the pre-Measure Z cost cutting proposals which were avoided due to the passage of Measure Z and Measure HH. This report is scheduled for presentation to the San Leandro City Council on December 7, 2015. Background On November 4, 2014, Measure HH half cent sales tax was approved by more than 60% of voters. The ballot language assured voters that Measure HH receipts expire March 31, 2045, are subject to annual audits, and are reviewed by a citizens oversight committee. On July 6, 2015, the City Council passed a resolution authorizing the creation of the Measure HH Citizens Oversight Committee. City Council defines the scope of