HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11152011 - C.23RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE Appropriation Adjustment No. 5020 authorizing the transfer of appropriations in
the amount of $21,720 from the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office (0015) to General
Services, Fleet Operations (0063) to purchase a vehicle from General Services-Fleet through
their Internal Service Fund (ISF) for for use in the collection of current and delinquent
secured and unsecured personal property taxes, business license and transient and
occupancy taxes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action increases appropriations in General Services, Fleet Operations (0063) and
reduces appropriations the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office (0015) by $21,720, offset by
fees recovered from field visits.
BACKGROUND:
The Tax Collector’s duties include collection of all taxes, including real and personal
property taxes, school and special district taxes, and business licenses. Collection deputies
spend approximately 25 hours per week on field collections and currently rent a vehicle
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/15/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Contact: Brice Bins,
925-957-2848
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: November 15, 2011
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Russell Watts, Treasurer-Tax Collector
Date:November 15, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS TO GENERAL SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
VEHICLE
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
from General Services-Fleet. Based upon the amount of time and money spent on
renting, the cost of acquiring a vehicle is a cost saving alternative.
There is approximately $56 million of unsecured property taxes currently past-due and
uncollected in the county. Collecting taxes by a personal visit to a person or entity
assessed significantly increases the probability of collecting past-due taxes.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office will not receive a vehicle and will be required to
continue “renting” vehicles from General Services at the much higher cost.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
App Adj 5020