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ADOPT RESOLUTION MAKING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO A FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR CITY OF STOCKTON LIBRARY AND RECREATION SERVICES ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 BALLOT
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution making minor amendments to the ballot measure seeking voter approval of a special transactions and use sales tax of one-quarter cent for 16 years, for the provision of library and recreation services.
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Summary
On May 24, 2016, Council adopted a resolution placing a funding proposal for City of Stockton Library and Recreation Services on the November 8, 2016 ballot. A copy of the ordinance was provided to staff of the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) in advance of Council approval. Although the ordinance was provided to the BOE prior the Council meeting, we only recently received their feedback. Staff recommends making these minor, non-substantive changes now, in order to provide the County and the voters with an ordinance that will be acceptable to the BOE.
DISCUSSION
Although the original ordinance adopted by Council on May 24, 2016, was provided to the BOE prior to the Council meeting, we only recently received feedback and recommended changes. The BOE has recommended the following changes to the Ordinance:
• Section 1: Title. - Add the following missing language: “The City of Stockton herein after called City. This ordinance shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.”
• Section 2. Definitions, B. - Correct date of electorate to “November 8, 2016.”
• Section 9. Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes, A. 1. - Correct “State Board of Control” to “Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board,” due to a name change of this state board.
While these are minor, non-substantive changes, we recommend making the changes now in order to provide the County and voters with an ordinance that will be acceptable to the BOE. These changes are reflected in Attachment A to this staff report as well as Exhibit 1 to the Proposed Resolution.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
Attachment A - Redline Library and Recreation Tax Ordinance