RESOLUTION 2016-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE OF DESIRE
FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCILS TO CONSIDER
A CERTAIN PLAN FOR SPENDING
PROCEEDS FROM THE TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1382 calls for an election on June 7, 2016 for the purpose of submitting an enactment of 1% sales tax to the electors of the city; and WHEREAS, proceeds of this general tax will be deposited in the city’s general fund and appropriated annually for general governmental purposes; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1382 also authorizes a non-binding advisory measure stating voters’ preferences on how proceeds raised by the general tax should be spent; and WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that any action on its part to state its preferences to the voters cannot bind future city councils in making decisions about how to spend the general tax; and
WHEREAS, nevertheless, the City Council desires future city councils to consider its plan for spending the one percent sales tax.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Marysville that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct.
2. The City Council’s plan for spending the one cent sales tax is set forth below:
(a) Designate 40% of the proceeds to Improve Public Safety:
1. Provide Sustainable Fire Protection by replacing expired grant funding that paid for permanent firefighters to keep staffing levels at current levels and remove the threat that fire and emergency response times and fire insurance premiums for homeowners will increase when grants expire.
2. Increase neighborhood Police patrols to expand the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving initiative in neighborhoods and into our schools.
3. Increase Gang Control and Drug Prevention Enforcement to expand the Police Department’s level of support for gang control and drug intervention in the community.
4. Expand Traffic Safety to improve traffic safety awareness through better traffic enforcement.
5. Improve computerized technology available to police and fire emergency first responders.
(b) Designate 25% of the proceeds to Rebuild Community Infrastructure:
1. Increase Street and Sidewalk Repair by increasing repairs to major City streets through an accelerated program of street paving.
2. Improve Park Appearance and Improvements by increasing levels of service and additional maintenance, including emphasis on Ellis Lake, to upgrade the appearance and improvements of the City parks for the enjoyment of the community.
(c) Designate 35% of the proceeds to Restore and Maintain Fiscal Soundness:
1. Rebuild Financial Reserves that have been depleted since 2008. “Rainy day” reserve fund will be replenished to meet emergencies and maintain future service level stability.
2. Manage Long-Term Debt Obligations Responsibly by having a dedicated source of funding for loan repayment.
3. Restore City Hall Services to Five Days per Week by ending furlough Fridays and re-open all City offices to serve the public five days per week, rather than just four.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Marysville this 2nd day of February, 2016 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 2nd day of February, 2016.
By: ______________________________
Billie J. Fangman, City Clerk
CITY OF MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA
BY ITS CITY COUNCIL
______________________________
Ricky A. Samayoa, Mayor