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David P. Donery, Town Manager, Jeff Zuba, Finance and Administrative Services Director, Sean Condry, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
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Funding Priorities for Measure D Renewal
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Council consider funding priorities to be used in public opinion polling regarding the renewal of the Measure D Transaction and Use Tax and provide direction to staff.
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BACKGROUND
At its meeting on January 11, 2022, the Town Council received a report regarding options for the renewal of the Measure D Transaction and Use Tax. The Council authorized the Town Manager to enlist the services of public opinion research and tax measure consultants. The professional services agreements for those consultants are on tonight's consent calendar for approval. The Council also directed staff to return to the next Town Council meeting to finalize the list of potential funding priorities to be used in polling of the community.
DISCUSSION
Staff has identified specific funding needs should the Town Council decide to explore expanding the tax rate by an additional 0.5%. Below are options that staff recommends be included in the forthcoming public opinion poll:
* Roads, Drainage and Infrastructure - additional funds for road improvements
* Fire Protection - increasing incident response capacity
* Town Facility Improvements - funding for needed repairs at Town Hall, Robson Harrington House and the Isabel Cook Community Center
* Park Repair and Improvements - funding for repairs and improvements to Town parks
* Climate Action Projects - funding for installation of solar on Town buildings and water resiliency projects
* Affordable Housing Funding - establishing and funding an Affordable Housing Fund to help the Town meet the need of increased housing units
* Town Beautification - funding for streetscape improvements including medians
Staff is asking that Council review these options, discuss any potential edits, and...
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