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Impacts of Measure HH on local business competitiveness and the collection of Sales Tax revenues Sales tax increases have occurred at a rate greater than the average rate for other cities in Alameda County since the inception of Measure Z quarter cent sales tax. Three other cities in Alameda County have a 10% rate: Albany, Hayward and Union City. The impact of Measure HH cannot be determined until sales tax receipts are measured in FY 2015-16 and FY 16-17. General sales tax increased 16% in 15-16, indicating that Measure HH had little effect. Sales tax in other Alameda County cities and statewide were substantially less than San Leandro sales tax in FY 15-16. Measure HH public information and transparency efforts Measure HH revenue has been highlighted in the City Council's adopted budget. In the adopted Biennial Budget Message, the following excerpt states: Measure HH is approved for a 30 year period and promises to protect and maintain City services. The November ballot language mentions 911 emergency response, neighborhood police patrols, anti -gang enforcement, library programs for children, adults and families. The successful measure also supports after school programs for youth including homework assistance and reading programs, school police officers and crossing guards. The measure will also help fill potholes and maintain residential streets ($1 million of new General Fund money is allocated to the street overlay rehabilitation program and $542,000 is allocated to Marina Boulevard Improvements in FY 2015-16.) Participation in developing a revenue sustainability plan and strategy On July 7, 2014, City Council approved ballot language on the November 4, 2014 ballot that replaced the Measure Z ordinance, which was expiring in March 2018, and extend a Y2 cent rate for 30 years. The basis of this initiative is the provision of services and infrastructure which will deteriorate unless additional funds are available to the City. A scientific survey conducted by Godbe Research predicted the strong support for the new initiative as long as it supports the following services provided by the City: • Maintaining 9-1-1 emergency response times • Maintaining neighborhood patrol officers • Maintaining library programs for children, adults& families • Enhancing anti -gang and law enforcement efforts • Maintaining fire prevention services • Maintaining school police officers & crossing guards 11