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THE BOARD OR SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on August 3, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Letter from State Board of Equalization requesting notification
if the Board intends to place a use tax measure on the November 2,
1993 ballot.
The Board received a July 13, 1993 letter from the State Board of Equalization
advising that Senate Bill 509 authorizes the Board of Supervisors of any county to levy a
transactions and use tax at a rate of .025 percent or a multiple thereof, if the ordinance is
approved by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors and the tax is
approved by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the county voting in an election on the
issue. SB 509 provides further, that if the appropriate ordinance is approved by the voters at
the election to be held on November 2, 1993, the tax may commence on or after January 1,
1994.
The Board of Equalization requested that in order to have adequate time to process the
contracts and related documentation necessary to implement these taxes, the Board of
Supervisors notify them if the Board is considering placing such a measure on the November
2, 1993 ballot.
John Wolf, 820 Main Street, Martinez, representing the Contra Costa Taxpayers
Association, appeared and urged that the Board seek input from the public in considering
whether to implement Senate Bill 509, noting that if too many tax measures appear on the
ballot, some voters will not consider any of them.
Sherry Anderson, representing the Discovery Bay Municipal Advisory Commission,
appeared in opposition to placing the backup tax measure on the ballot.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the request of the Board of Equalization is
REFERRED to the County Administrator.
Later in the day, the Board considered the matter of the 1/2 cent sales tax back up
measure, along with Proposition 172. See Resolution 93/477, Item X.3 on the August 3,
1993 summary of proceedings.
i Hereby certify that this Is a true and con�:,t
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: 9 9
PHIL BATCHELOU,Clerk of the Board
cc: County Administrator. of Supervisors and County Administrator
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WILLIAM M. BENNETr
First District,Kenffield
1020 N STREET, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
BRAD SHERMAN
(P.O. BOX 942879, SACRAMENTO, CA 94279-0001)
Second District,Los Angeles
ERNEST J. DRONENBURG, JR.
Telephone (916) 324-1334 Third District,San Diego
MATTHEW K. FONG
Fourth District,Los Angeles
July 13, 1993 GRAY DAVIS
Controller,Sacramento
BURTON W. OLIVER
County Board of Supervisors Executive Director
County of Contra Costa
Administration Building
Martinez CA 94553 IN REPLY REFER TO:
Ladies and Gentlemen :
Senate Bill 509 authorizes the Board of Supervisors of any county to
levy a transactions and use tax at a rate of . 025 percent or a
multiple thereof, if the ordinance is approved by a two-thirds vote
of all members of the Board of Supervisors and the tax is approved
by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the county voting in
an election on the issue. SB 509 provides further, that if the
appropriate ordinance is approved by the voters at the election to
be held on November 2, 1993, the tax may commence on or after
January 1 , 1994.
In order that the Board of Equalization may have adequate time to
process the contracts and related documentation necessary to
implement these taxes, we hereby request that you notify us if your
Board of Supervisors is considering placing such a measure on the
November 2, 1993 ballot.
Your prompt response to this request would be most appreciated. You
may respond in writing to the above address, or you may call me at
the above telephone number.
Sincerely,
!W
Debby N lson
Senior Tax Auditor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WILLIAM M. BENNETT
First District,Kentfield
1020 N STREET, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
.(P.O. BOX 942879, SACRAMENTO, CA 94279.0001) BRAD RMAN
Los
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Second District,Los Mpeles
ERNEST J. DRONENBURG, JR.
Telephone (916) 324-1334 Third District,San Diego
MATTHEW K. FONG
Fourth District,Los Angeles
July 13, 1993 GRAY DAVIS
Controller,Sacramento
BURTON W. OLIVER
County Board of Supervisors Executive Director
County of Contra Costa
Administration Building
Martinez CA 94553 IN REPLY REFER TO:
Ladies and Gentlemen :
Senate Bill 509 authorizes the Board of Supervisors of any county to
levy a transactions and use tax at a rate of . 025 percent or a
multiple thereof, if the ordinance is approved by a two-thirds vote
of all members of the Board of Supervisors and the tax is approved
by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the county voting in
an election on the issue. SB 509 provides further, that if the
appropriate ordinance is approved by the voters at the election to
be held on November 2, 1993, the tax may commence on or after
January 1 , 1994.
In order that the Board of Equalization may have adequate time to
process the contracts and related documentation necessary to
implement these taxes, we hereby request that you notify us if your
Board of Supervisors is considering placing such a measure on the
November 2, 1993 ballot.
Your prompt response to this request would be most appreciated. You
may respond in writing to the above address, or you may call me .at
the above telephone number.
Sincerely,
Debby N lson
Senior Tax Auditor
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