![]() The proposed tax will be collected on the property tax roll in the same manner andĪt the same time as other property taxes, and shall be subject to all the laws The expiring service charge generated about $298,000 during fiscal year 2012-13. The proposed parcel tax is expected to generate approximately $355,000 per year. Maintenance, operations and programming within the unincorporated area of theĬounty outside of the four independent recreation and park districts of Alba,īoulder Creek, Opal Cliffs and La Selva Beach. The proposed parcel tax replaces theĮxpiring CSA 11 service charge of $6.58 per residential parcel.ĬSA 11 was established in 1971 to provide for park acquisition, development, Provide recreation programs within CSA 11. To maintain Santa Cruz County parks, facilities, beach access and open space and Improved parcels within County Service Area Number 11 (CSA 11). This measure would levy a special tax in the annual amount of $8.50 on all To Levy a Special Tax for County Parks and Recreation Purposes The following fiscal analysis and tax statement was provided by the office of the county Auditor-Controller for Measure F: “ This tax measure is placed on the ballot by resolution of the County Board ofĪ “yes” vote is to approve imposition of the special parcel tax.Ī “no” vote is against imposition of the special parcel tax. Taxes which are based upon property value. The special parcel tax is to be collected in the same manner as County property Have been collected and expended, and the status of projects to be funded from An annual report would show the amount of the special taxes which Would create a separate account into which the proceeds of the special tax areĭeposited. 11.Īccountability measures required by State law would apply to the tax: The County Recreation and cultural programs within County Service Area No. Maintaining and preserving County parks and open space and operating The proceeds of the special tax, if approved, may be used only for providing, The Alba, Boulder Creek, Opal Cliffs and La Selva Beach recreation and park Parcels which are outside city boundaries and are also outside the boundaries of 11 of the unincorporated portion of the County that is, those Thereafter at the rate of $8.50 per year on each improved parcel within County The tax would be imposed for the tax year beginning July 1, 2014, and each year Santa Cruz (“County”) will be authorized to levy a special tax on real property. If this measure is approved by at least two-thirds of those voting on it, the County of The following impartial analysis of Measure F was prepared by the office of the county counsel: “ Park and Recreation District, with all funds staying local? To children, teenagers, families, and seniors: shall Santa CruzĬounty levy an annual tax of $8.50 per improved parcel, replacingĪn expiring service charge on residential units within the County’s Systems keep facilities open and safe provide recreation Open space clean bathrooms repair roofs and electrical Santa Cruz County parks, facilities, beach access, and Ī two-thirds (66.67%) vote was required for the approval of this measure.Įlection results from Santa Cruz County Elections Officeįunding for Santa Cruz County Parks. The tax proposed by Measure F was designed to take the place of this service charge, which generated about $298,000 during the fiscal year of 2012-13. Prior to Measure F, Santa Cruz County park service maintained its 59 parks and open space areas and beach access encompassing over 1400 acres in part through an annual service charge of $6.58 per residential unit, which was set to expire at the end of the 2013-2014 fiscal year. The revenue was also designed to be used to offer activities for children and youth, such as recreation programs, swim lessons, art programs and science programs. The annual revenue from this tax was estimated at $355,000 and was earmarked for cleaning and maintaining park restrooms, county park and recreational areas, beaches and other open space areas. This measure authorized a parcel tax on all improved parcels of land in the unincorporated areas of the county at a rate of $8.50 per parcel. A Santa Cruz County Parks Parcel Tax, Measure F ballot question was on the Jelection ballot for voters in Santa Cruz County, California, where it was approved.
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