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City of San Leandro - 3 - February 19, 1997 funding sources to continue the same level of funding for EMS programs, including the paramedic program, or discontinue the programs. 2. Proceed as the other cities in the County and adopt a resolution for the June ballot establishing a special tax to replace the supplemental assessment. The County EMS Agency has developed language for the resolution which has been provided to the City. Alameda County will be placing a measure on the ballot to insure the $10.00 supplemental assessment received by the County Fire Department from the unincorporated areas. The Fire Department is recommending to the Board of Supervisors that the ballot measure include a provision for adjustments based on the consumer price index for the San Francisco Bay Area, and a cap of $15. This is consistent with the actions taken by the cities of Fremont, Union City and Newark. It is recommended that the City of San Leandro follow the same course and re -affirm the existing supplemental amount of $9.90 with a cost of living adjustment, and a cap of $15 consistent with the recommendation made to the Board of Supervisors. We are also recommending the same resolution be placed on ballots in the City of San Leandro and the Unincorporated areas for consistency. SUMMARY The City of San Leandro receives $324,338 annually through the current supplemental assessment which supports EMS programs, including the paramedic program. For the City to continue to receive the funds after July 1997, the Council must pass a resolution to place the matter before the voters. It is recommended that the City Council use the same ballot measure as Alameda County and pass a resolution to support the continuation of the funding for EMS related programs in the Fire Department. Sincerely, William J. McCammon Fire Chief F:\ADMIN\DAR\CONSOL\SL\PROP218. DOC