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FROM: John Sweeten,County Administrator -- ,, COUNTY
DATE: February 4m X003
SUBJECT: Preliminary Analysis of Impact of Governor's Proposed Budget
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)& BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. ACCEPT the preliminary analysis of the impact of the Governor's ProposedBudget reductions on
Contra Costa County revenues, services and programs.
2. ACKNOWLEDGE that this preliminary analysis does not consider the potential impact of loss of
Vehicle License Fee (VLF)revenues or the proposed realignment of specified health,human services
and coli responsibilities.
3. AUTHORIZE E the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letter to each of the Contra Costa County
State Legislative delegation members and the Governor informing them of the negative
consequences of the Governor's proposed reductions on the children, families, businesses and
economy of Contra.Costa County and urging them to be cognizant of these impacts as they strive to
balance the State budget.
BACKGROUND/REASON(S)FORRECOMMENDATIONJEh.
TheGovernor's January budget identifies a$34.6 billion budget deficit for the State of California. The
Governor proposes addressing approximately 0%of this deficit through cuts and savings totaling$20.73
billion. Some of these proposals to reduce the deficit affect the FY 02-03 budget year as well as the FY€13-04
budget year.
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The Legislature is in special session, as of this writing, to consider the Governor's budget proposals that affect
the current year, FY 02-€13. Budget reductions approved by the Legislature will go into effect 90 days from the
close sof the session. urgency measures, which require a 2/3 majority vote, would be effective immediately
upon end of session.
The Governor's proposed cuts to local government for the current year total $2.87 billion. At this time,both the
Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittees have largely rejected these proposals; however,no action has been
taken on the floor of either house(as of January 28'`h)and the Joint Conference Committee has not yet met..
For FY 03.04, the Governor proposes to cut $4.3657 billion from the State budget for local programs and
services, At this time, the impact on local government is not fully known, particularly in the health and human
services programs. However, to the extent possible, County departments have attempted to estimate the fiscal
and programmatic impacts of the Governor's proposed budget.
Overall,the preliminary assessment of the financial impact of the Governor's proposed reductions is upwards of
$29,9 million for 13 departments and the County General Fund (not including the potential impact of loss of
42 million of nonrealignm nt VLF in FY 03-€14).
B 90 Mandate Reimbursements(Multiple Departments)
)0, Governor's Proposal—Suspend payment of various FY 2003/04 reimbursable non-Proposition 98
(education)mandates,resulting in the deferral of an additional$769,4 million in reimbursements for
local government* If the FY 03.04 suspension is approved,the Mate will have deferred 2 years of Sly 90
payments(aver 1 billion,in total).
Last year,the Governor allocated$1,000 for each of the mandated programs,so that local government
remained obligated to continue provide the mandated services. The assumption is that the same tactic
will be used for FY 03-04.
CCC Fiscal Impact t- For FY 03.04, estimated claims will total approximately$4.8 million. For FSI 42-
03, Contra Costa County submitted million in claims to the Mate Controller Office on behalf of the
County Administrator's ice,Auditor-Controller, Public Defender,Public Health,Dental Health,'
Flections,Coroner and Animal Services, The amount clamed in FY 02-03 included first time claims
covering several years for Animal Adoptions and Megan's Law. Animal adoptions mandated costs
were claimed for fiscal years 1998/99 -2001/02 and Megan's Law undated costs were claimed for
fiscal.years 1996197 M 2001/02. In total,the County currently has 15 million in outstanding clams
which have not been paid.
SB 90 reimbursements are seldom full compensation for County incurred costs. Consequently, budgeted
revenues are normally much less than clam.amounts. For FY 02-03,the loss in budgeted revenue for
the CountyAdministrator's Office,Auditor-Controller, Public Defender, Public Health,Dental wealth,
Flections and Coroner was$1,174,000,collectively. Animal Services reports an annual expected loss of
approximately$1.4 million.
The Governor's allocation of 1,0,00 for each mandate results in a continuing obligation for County
departments to provide mandated services,
Child Support Services—Child Support Penalties
> Governor's Proposal—Charge the counties 25%of the federal child support penalties in FY 03.04 for a
cast shift of$51.8 million to counties.
CCC Fiscal Impact—Contra Costa's estimated share of the state penalty would:be$1,338,559 for FY
03-04. Payment would come from the County General Fund and could not come from the Child.Support
Services budget.
> CCC Programmatic Impact- The program impact will depend on the Board of Supervisors decision of
regarding which programs to reduce or eliminate to make up for this$1.3 million required payment.
It should be noted that the child support penalty is due to the fact that California does not have a single
computer collection system as required by federal law. Counties have no control over the State
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system; therefore, it is highly unreasonable to expect the counties to bear the cosi; of noncompliance when
they have no influence on the system used in California..
Health Services— e i ,1 Provider Rates
Gave"iar's Proposal l—Reduce Medi-Cal re a er rates by 15%for three yeaxs with a statewide savings
of approximately$1,.6 billion in the current year and FY 3-€34 budget year.
CCC FiscaUmpact-._private doctors in the community will see their payment rates decrease by 15%.
The reduction in provider rates-will also have an impact on the State's calculation of the amount payable
to the Contra Costa Health Plan, It is possible that the annual capitation payment would decrease by $10..
3 million.
CC's' mgrs afic impact_-The redaction in provider rates will likely reset in fever community
physicians walling to see Medi-Cal patients. This will reduce access to health care and vili result in more
patients being seen at €ur Hospital.
Health Services—Optional Medi-Cal Benefits
Governor's Proposal— The Governor's mid-year budget proposal eliminates eight of the 34 optional
benefits. His FY 03- 4 budget proposal eliminates an additional 10 optional benefits, including adult
dental services, medical supplies and non-emergency transportation.
CCC Eiscal Impact--bane to the Federally Qualified Health Center C) status of Contra Costa
County's clinics, the manner and ability of the Mate to implement these reductions is open to debate. A
worst case scenario could result in a loss of$3 million annually.
CCC Programmatic bkoact—Children, families and adults currently on Medi-Cal would receive fever
medical benefits.
Health Services--- Me t:al Reath Managed Crane
Governors.proposal—l0°10 reduction in managed care allocations to counties for managing Medi-Cal
mental health programs, resulting in an annual revenue,loss of 22 million to the counties per year.
CCC Eiscal Impact -Revenue losses will approximate $250,000 per year.
CCC Progr r atic.i c€---Few=er Contra Costans will be able to he served by the County's mental
health managed care program,
Public Works---Road Maintenance(AB 2928)
Governors s Proposal -Eliminate the remaining FY 02-03 payments (2"d, 3`-' and 4"'quarters)to cities
and coa ties under AB 2929 to create a 0 million savings in the Mate Highway Account,
CCC Eiscal Impact — Current year's funding for road maintenance will be reduced by $2.5 million,
representing over 161/1'6 of the County's Road Funds. The County's road program does not receive any
County,General Fuad support.
The County's AB 2928,allocation was spent in she first quarter of the fiscal year as the ffinding has a., se-
it-or-lose-it provision. If the Governor's proposal were approved by the Legislature, it world mean that
the Department would have to eliminate other programs to backfill the revenue loss.
Subsequent to announcing his mid-year budget reduction plan., the Governor requested the State
Controller's Office to stop processing payments to cities and counties, However, Public Works received
the second payment on January 23.
CCC Programmatic Impact - Throughout the County, streets will not receive surface treatment (151
streets), overlay (1 street) or, reconstruction (6 streets) next year due to loss of AB 2928 and Prop 4
revenues. Public Works also estimates that the combined net effect of both the AB 2928 and prop 4
revenue loss wM result in the elimination of two FTS in its maintenance operation as well as part time
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turn er positions, Based on studies by the Federal Hi hl ivay administration, the 5.4 million reduction in
construction related activities would result in the loss€f 270 jobs locally,
Public Works-Road INfaintenance(Prop 4 )
overnar's Proposal 4 Suspend Proposition 42 for FY €13-04, saving over $1 billion in State General
Funds and eliminating 147 million of earniark s to cities and counties.
CCC Fiscal.impact - Reduces the Road Maintenance program by .9 million, o '16% as total Road
Funds. approximately 01/o of the reduction will result 'in elimination of constr=iction contracts.
A4 CVC Programmatic Impact - Throughout the County, streets will not receive surface treatment (1 51
streets), overlay (l street) or reconstruction 6 streets) next year due to loss oiAB 2928 and prop 42
revenues. Public Works also estimates that the combined net effect of both the B 2928 and Prop 42
revenue loss will result in the elimination of two FTE in its maintenance operation as well as pat time
s€ m-naer positions. Based on .studies by the Federal Highway hway Administration, the $5.4 million reduction in
construction related activities would result in the loss of270jobs locally.
Public Works®Water Board Fees
Governor's Proposal-Eliminate Mate General Fund support of the eater Quality Control Board and its
regional hoards for a savings of 23 million.
CCC c Fiscal h?� pc t - The exact fiscal impact is unknown at this time. Last N ea-, the Governor reduced
the State General Fuad support o'f the 'mater Board by $2.5 million, At that time, the Water Board
proposed increasing the permit fee to local agencies ftom. $1,500 to $15,€00 per yean We estimate that
the fee could be increased by as much as 500% the year, t $75,000 per year for Contra Costa.County,
CCC Programmafic .impact - The County collects about 23 million of Storm eater Assessment per
year for the Clears Fater Program and for County Drainage 'Maintenance. This permit fee increase will
reduce our ability to tndet the Clean Water permit requirements.
Also,so, the Regional Board is in the process of amending the Countys five-year permit to include
additional requirements for new developments and redevelopment projects. The potential cost to meet the
proposed pen-nit requirements will he very expensive. The ovemor's budget proposal further reduces
the department's ability to Meet the new mandates.
District,attorney-Statutory Rape'%Terticaf Prosecution
Governor's Naposal-Cut $1.6 million(19.i:%o $8.36 million current year fndin l in FY 03-04 for
the Statutory Rape Vertical prosecution Program, a local assistance program under the Office ofCriminal
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Justice Plannin&
CCC Fiscal Intpact-If the She's 19%program cut is passe on to recipient agencies,the State funding level o
the District attorney's project,,vould be reduced ftom$ 1150,000 to S 121,295 (a cut of$28;:05).However,it may
not he viable for the District Attorney to operate the program at this reduced funding level, lfthe District Atto ey
is forcW to drop this program,the cut Nvould amount to 150,000 from current budgeted revenue,
CCS'Programmatic Impact-It is etre€ear whether the District attorney could operate the program
within State guidelines at the proposed funding level, since funding would be insufficient to find the
attorney and part-time investigator currently in the project budget. If this occurs, and the District
Attorney is forced to drop this program, statutory.rape crimes mould no longer receive the special
attention afforded by vertical prosecution, These cases would he added to already highcaseloads which
are assigned different attorneys at various stages of cases.
District Attorney-Career Criminal Prosecution Program
Governors Proposal-Cut $350,000( fo of$19 million.current year funding)in FY +3-04 for the
Career Criminal Prosecution Program under the ice of Criminal Justice Plannir _
CCC'Fiscal Impact-• a 9%cut in ftmding for FY€13.04 from the FY 02-03 lase funding level equates to
14,700 for Contra,Costa.County. This cut is in addition to a $15,815 mid-year cit for FY 1-12-03
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(adopted by the legislative budget subcommittees of both houses), for a total reduction by the State,of
$31,418.
)0, CCC Programmahc f i t- The programmatic,impact of this reduction is quite problematic. District
Attorneys have been receivirig Career Criminal Prosecution Grants since the late 1970*s. This grant is
one of the fevv State pro rams,which assist in prosecuting the serious felonry crimes that are high priority
with local prosecutors and the public. It has provided stele funding to assist in the prosecution of major
offenders for tvweoty-five years. The District Attorney cannot cut out this function when funding drops.
o-vever, it does mean that the District Attorney will have less outside reve ue to fund the prosecution
of serious and violent offenders - a loss which the County General Fund would have to offset elsewhere
in his department in order to have the same level of prosecution of serious violent criminals in Contra
Costa.County.
District Attorney—Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program
)O� j,6Zo sernor' gposa --Eliminate the$3 million Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program under the
Department of Justice- attorney General 's Office.
CCC Fiscal Impact-The Mate is proposing to eliminate this program totally. This will reduce budgeted
revenue in the District Attomeyxs Office by $120,000.
CCC Programmatic Impact: - The Spousal :abuser Prosecution Program Inas been the cornerstone of the
District Attorney's enhanced domestic violence prosecution program, FY 02-03 is the ninth year that the
District Attorney has been receiving this grant which has funded one full-time attorney dedicated to
domestic violence prosecution., Elimination of this program at the Mate level would force the District
Attorney to reduce,by one attorney, the current efforts dedicated to domestic violence prosecution:. '
Since this area would also be subject to funding cuts from the County, cuts in State funding would result
in virtually all domestic violence cases being handled in the general caseload. Elimination of this funding
source could result in-the loss of more than one attorney,because cuts world be have to be carried b
less costly attorney positions.
District Attorney— California Witness Protection Program
ove nor~'s Proposal a Eliminate the$3 million California Witness Protection>Program under the
Department of Justice, Attorney General's Office.
� CCC Fiscal Impact w In the last four years, the Contra Costa County District Attorney has received
reirnbursement for over'$ 430,000 spent on protecting witnesses who have been threatened for testifying
against criminals in cert
�0 CC I-IrDgmmmatic Impact-It is expected that the elimination of the California Witness Protection
Program will have a:significant negative impact on the prosecution of the most serious crimes in Contra
Costa County. `hese funds have been used to pay transportation and housing costs to relocate witnesses
in fear for their lives in 26 cases during this period. Most of these were gang-related homicides, sexual
assaults, robberies,etc.. where it is unlikely the District Attorney could have gotten convictions, without
the testimony of key wit€nes. Although a majority of the cases originated from Fess County, both
East and Central County have been represented; as well. There is no local funding available to replace
Mate cuts in this area-
County
rea-Cou ty Genet Fund—Transfer fer of Undesignated Court Fees
Governor's Proposal- Transfer to the State an estimated 31 million ofundesignated fee revenue
currently accruing to California County General Funds for county-funded court f actions, including the
trial court funding subsidy to the Mate.
CCC F`scaImpact a Contra Costa County does not trach these funds separately. Consequently, it is not
currently possible to estimate the fiscal'impact oro this County(although, the loss would be directly on the
General Fund). The Co -t is attempting to find a may to calculate these fees.
CEC PrWammatrc Impact- These funds are used to offset Trial Court obligations of County such
as capital case casts, local judicial benefits, and the trial court funding subsidy to the Mate.
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Community Development Department--Williamson Act
Governor's Proposal—Permanently elit irvate the Williamson Act subventions to counties($38.6 million)
which provides for the cost of administrating the State William son Act.
OCC Fiscal Impact—County will lose approximately$75,000 fear program administration.
CCC PrWammatic.Imp,at--The William,son Act allows p vase landowners to voluntarily contract With
the County to beep their lard in agriculture/open space inreturn. for a lower property tax rate.
Approximately 49,018 acres of agricultural land in Contra Costa County are under Williamson Act
contracts(as of 2001). Loss of this subvention will either result in notices of nonrenewal to current'
contractors, eliminating incentives for farmers and agricultural landowners to maintain open space, or it
will be a,lass to the County General Fuad if backfilled by the Board of Supervisors.
Employment and Human Services---Multiple:programs
ovenior's roposal—The Governor's budget provides funding levels for various prograrns v,1hich are
not sufficient to maintain current service levels. These include CalWORKs, Adult protective Services,
€hild Welfare Servioes, Foster Care and Adoption.
CCC Fiscal Ipact---Funding shortfalls for CalWORKs are estim ted at $7.1-$7.3 million, APS are
estimated at $65,00, Child Welfare Senices at $327,000, Foster Care at 58,000 and Adoptions at
$36,000. (Note: These shortfalls take into account the cost of absorbing prcjected FY €3-04 salary and
beret increases)
{.CC Programmatic Impact--No specific impacts are available at this time due to the very prehmi'nary
nature of these reduction estimates. Overall, the funding shortfall would require elimination of
approximately 105 FTEwithin these programs_
Libra
GovernWs Proposal $15.8 million reduction to the Public Library Foundation (current and budget
year),
C-O,l fiscal Impact R Estimated loss of$974,926, 74%of current revenues of$1,324,926 and abut 5%
of the total library budget. In addition, the Families for Literacy program would be reduced by at least
5%, an approximate loss of$3,500
Sit-tee FY 01-02, State funding of local libraries has been reduced by 700/6.
CC ' Prognammatic Impact --- A .5% decrease in Families For Literacy would mean that 10-15 fever
patrons wind learn.to read. Loss of$975,000 for general library operations e ua€es tb:
* 37,217 books not purchased
or
4,655 fewer hours open,
or
39 4 hours lost weekly at each library location,
and a bass of 13 FTE-
Probation atio —California Youth Authority
overnor s Proposal-wise rates for the CaBornia Youth Authority(CYA)by 1'71/o in FY 03-04,
generating approximately STI million in revenue for the State.
CCC Fisc rll" a- The cost of commitments of Contra Costa youth to CYA was $1,075,000 in F
01-02, and is running at a lower pace in the current year. A 17%increase in rates will cost in the range
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CCC Programmadefimpact w Co=mitments to CYA are rade by the Ju:venile JuvenileCourt, Their classification
and duration are determined by the Youth Authority, `;~`he Probation Department does not control their
number, their cost classification or their length.
Probation-Local Correctional Officer Training
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Governar's Proposall m Transfer responsibility for local correctional training costs now covered by the
State to the local agencies, for a State savings of$16,8 million.
CCCEiscalImpact-In FY 0 1-02 Probation received $205,000 for loyal correctional officer training.
'his revenue, vvhich augmented the breadth of Probation's training program, would be lost for FY 3-04.
CCC. ro ammatic t- The training program would be reduced to cover only the basic, essential
topics that are considered the minimum necessary for officer and client safety. Probation maintains
standards for STC c nif€cation which would no longer be possible without this revenue source.
Redevelopment Agency-Housing Set-asides and ERAF
Governors Proposal transfer unencumbered(not legally committed)low and moderate income
housing funds ftom community redevelopment agencies to schools in FY 02-03.
CCC PrWammafic Impact a As of December 1, 2002 the Contra Costa County Redevelopment agency
had a lousing fund balance of approximately $4.0 milli n, Thirty percent, or$1.2 million_are legally
encumbered. The remaining seventy percent a $2.8 million-are committed but not yet legally
encumbered(subject to a binding contract)and would therefore be list under the€overnor's proposal.
Govern r s Proposal-Divert property taxes from redevelopment agencies to schools under the ERAF
formula, beginning with 25%of the total($250 million in FY 03ar 41 and increasing annually by 5%until
redevelopment agencies are sending 100",/o of'the general property=tax ERAF subvention to schools,
CCC Tiscal Impact-Due to the wide variance in the school share of property taxes prior to Proposition
13, the ERAF shift would vary widely by project area. Overall,the full shy of school funds based o
current tai increment of the Agency would be almost 52.8 million as shown below.
School District
Project Share of Tax Pull ER-AF FY 2003104
Area mere en Shin Est' h�
Pleasant mill BST 37.0% $1,793,760 $495,000
North Richmond 43.0% 361,200 115,110
Bay Point 45.0% 427,050 221,392
Rodeo 25.5% 199 410 75,184
TOTAL $2,781,4240 $906,686
1. Assumes 105% of FY 02-03 revenue, school district share, and 25% shift of
school's share.
CCC fiscal. act n The Governor's proposal would si .i cantly impair the V1 ability of redevelopment
as a tool for economic development,jobs acid a5brdable housing. Specific program impacts relate to the
protects underway, in each of the County's four project areas.
Pleasant dill BART - TheGovernor's proposal would eliminate almost 5€% of the Agency's
additional bending capacity, effectively eliminating the feasibility of the transit Village
development 'which requires an upfront investment of approximately $35-S40 million for the
BART parting garage, public € pr€ave e t , infrastructure, plaza and civic uses and affordable
housing. The County General Fund was to be the recipient of a substantial flow of revenue from
this investment and which is now at risk.
North Richmond - TheGovernor's proposal would eliminate over 3 million of bonding
capaeit "forth Richmond. This s xould greatly impair the agency's ability to continue on local
employment generating activities, including a machining/tooling, small business incubator,
financing plan for major infrastracture and the development of-affordable infill housing,
Bay Point-- The ovenior's proposal wrould eliminate nearly S4.5 n-illion of bonding capacity in
Bay Point affecting con.pletion of the 'forth Broadway area in&astr cture improvements,
including two Dousing projects, the transit-oriented development program of housing and retail,
the marina and waterfront area redevelopment program and afinancing plan to provide
infrastructure for a light industrial business park.
Rodeo o The Govemor's proposal could eliminate over 2 million of bonding capacity, inhibiting
the agency's ability to proceed on revitalizing the marinalwateiftont and the downtown, including
development of lousing.
El SobranteiViontalvan Manor Plan Adoption -- Redevelopment plans are currently in the
adoption .stages in lel Sobrante and lontalvan Manor area.. t this;point, there are no revenue
projections, hmvever the amount of tax increment its initial years is always fairly modest. The
Governor's proposal would substantially alter the feasibility of project financing, as would the
alternate propos for a moratorium on redevelopment plan adoptions.
Sheriff—POST Training
Governors Proposal -- Elim $28.3 million of funding for the Commission on Peace Officers
Standards and Training (POST) program that partially reimburses Deal lam enforcement agencies for
training and,associated costs.
CCR' Fiscal Impact --- The Sheriffs Office received $310,158 from this source last ;year. 'Chis revenue
world be lost for FY 03-04 with a consequent increase in the uncompensated cost for this undated
training,
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pro amal c Impact - At this time, it is not known how the Mate reduction would be
irnplementedp for example as a reduced amount per mandated course or as a change in the reimbursable
courses. Consequently, it is not yet possible to assess how much control the Sheriff's Office will have to
ameliorate the negative impact of this funding loss.
Sherif—Local Correctional Officer Training
Governor's P,gposal Transfer responsibility for local correctional officer training costs now covered by
the State to local agencies. for a State savings,of$16.8 million.
CCC Fiscal Impace - In FY 01-02, the Sheriff's Office received $$47,0 59 for local correctional officer
training.. For FY 02-03, it expects to receive about $206,000. This revenue would be lost for FY 03-04
CCCrogr a otic -Ipvcg — The Sheriff's Office believes that the mandate for this staff training will
remain ingot. Consequently, the revenue loss will need to be backfilled through cuts elsewhere in the
Sheriff's Office,
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ADDENDUM
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February 4, 2003
On this date, the Board CONSIDERED the report from the County Administrator on the
impact of the Governor's State Budget Reduction Proposals on Contra.Costa County.
The Board discussed the matter and heard testimony from the following
person:
Roland M. Katz,PEU Local No.1, P.O. Box 222, Martinez;
After further discussions, the Board took the following actions:
® ACCEPTED the preliminary analysis of the impact of the Governor's Proposed
Budget reductions on Contra Costa revenues, services and programs;
• ACKNOWLEDGED that this preliminary analysis does not consider the potential
impact of loss of Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenues or the proposed
realignment of specified health, human services and court responsibilities;
® AUTHORIZED the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to sign a letterto each of the
Contra Costa County State Legislative delegation members and the Governor
informing them of the negative consequences of the Governor's proposed
reductions on the children, families, businesses and economy of Contra Costa
County and urging them to be cognizant of these impacts; and
* AUTHORIZED the Redevelopment to expeditiously prepare documentation for
additional bond indebtedness.
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County Administration 80dirrCosta CournYyAor rnissrator
651 Hine Street,Room 1€6 (525)335- 900
!Martinez, California 94553-1293 Count
John Gio€e, 1st District
Gayle U.U11kems,2rcd District
Donna Garber,3rd District
Mark DeSsuinfer,4th District
Federal D.Glover,5th District r~`
February 4, 2003
Senator Don Perata
State Capitol,Room 313
Sacramento,CA 95814
Dear Senator Terata:
The State has an enormous challenge this year in closing its $34.6 billion shortfall. The Contra
Costa County Beard of Supervisors recognizes that the Legislature will be faced with difficult
choices. As you examine your budget options,we urge you to be cognizant of the negative
consequences of theGovernor's proposed reductions on:the children,families, businesses and
the economy of Contra Costa Gouty.
In addition to the proposed elimination of$42 million of VLF backfill,the Governor's budget
would cause program reductions totaling nearly $30 million for 13 departments and the County
General Fund. The consequences would reverberate throughout the County. Your attention is
invited to the attached report,which spells out those impacts in summary fashion.
Contra Costa County is facing its own internal budget problems. We must reduce $50 million in
Net County Cost from our budget in FY 03-04. Add to that the potential loss of$42 million in
VLF revenues and the almost$30 million in the Governor's reductions and the total would be
$122 million! Reductions of this magnitude in a budget that includes only$256 million in
general purpose revenue will unavoidably result in severe cutbacks or elimination of many
programs and services that protect and care for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSa lnier
Chair,Board of Supervisors
The card Supervisors Contra ler o heBoa d
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County Administration Building a� CountyAdministtator
651 mine street, Room 06 (920335-tca£3
Manlnez, CaVornia 94553-1293 County
John Gloia,1s Distric#
Gayle B.Ullkema,2nd District .ofi
Donna Garber,3rd District
Mark DeSaulnler,4th District
Federal D.Glover,5th District j
February 4,2003
Assemblyman Joseph Canciamilla
State Capitol, Room 6€111
Sacramento, CA 95814'
Bear Assemblyman Cancia ilia:
The State has an enormous challenge this year in closing its$34.6 billion shortfall. The Contra
Costa County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the Legislature will be faced with difficult
choices. As you examine your budget options,we urge you to be cognizant of the negative
consequences of the ovemor's proposed reductions on the children,families,businesses and
the economy of Contra Costa County.
In addition to the proposed elimination of$42 million of VLF backfill,the Governor's budget
mould cause program-reductions totaling nearly $30 million for 13 departments and the County
General Fund. The consequences would reverberate throughout the County. Your attention is
invited to the attached report,which spells out those impacts in summary fashion..
Contra Costa County is facing its own internal budget problems. We must reduce$50 million in
Net County Cost from our budget in FY 03-44. Add to that the potential loss of$42:million in
VLF revenues and the almost$30 million in the Governor's reductions and the total would be
$122 million! Deductions of this magnitude in a budget Haat includes only$256 million in
general purpose revenue will unavoidably result in severe cutbacks or elimination of many
programs and services that protect and care for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Chair,Board of Supervisors
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and
manly Aderi1tistration Bujidng Costa CourtyAdminis;ator
651 PineStreet, Room 106
:Ma Inez, California 94553.1293
,john Gioia,1 s District County
Gayle B.Ullkema,2nd District o
Donna Gerber,3rd District
Marc Desaulrier,4th District
Federal 0.Glover,5th District
February 4, 2003
Senator Torn Tdrlakson
State Capitol,loom 5051
Sacramento, CA 95814',
Dear Senator Torlakson:
The Stag has an enormous challenge this year in closing its$34.6 billion shortfall. The Contra
Costa County Boardof Supervisors recognizes that the Legislature will be faced with difficult
choices. As you examine your budget options,we urge you to be cognizant of the negative
consequences of the Governor's proposed reductions on the children, families,businesses and
the economy of Contra Costa County.
In addition to the proposed elimination of 42 million of VLF backfill,the Governor's budget
would cause program reductions totaling nearly $30 million for 13 departments and the County
General Fund. The consequences would reverberate throughout the County. Your attention is
invited to the attached report,which spells out those impacts in summary fashion.
Contra Costa County is facing its own internal budget problems. We gust reduce 50 million in
Net County Cost from our budget in FY 03@04. Add to that the potential loss of$42 million in
VLF revenues and the almost 30 million in the Governor's reductions and the total would be
122 million! Reductions of this magnitude in a budget that includes only $256 million in
general purpose revenue will unavoidably result in severe cutbacks or elimination of many
programs and services that protect and care for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Chair,Board of Supervisors
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Mark DeSaulnler,4th District
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February 4,2403
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock
State Capitol,Room 4139
Sacramento, CA 95814
Bear Assemblywoman Hancock.
The State has an enormous challenge this year in closing its$34.6 billion shortfall. The Contra
Costa County Board of Supervisors recognizes Haat the Legislature will be faced with difficult
choices. As you examine your budget options,we urge you to be cognizant of the negative
consequences of the Governor's proposed reductions on the children, families, businesses and:
the economy of Contra Costa County.
In addition to the proposed elimination of 42 million of VLF backfill,the Governor's budget
would cause program reductions totaling nearly $3'€1 million for 13 departments and.the County
General Fund. The consequences would reverberate throughout the County. Your attention is
invited to the attached report,which spells out those impacts in summary fashion.
Contra Costa County is facing its own internal budget problems. We must reduce$54 million in
Net County Cost from our budget in FY 03-04, Add to that the potential loss of$42 million in
VLF revenues and the almost$30 million in the Governor's reductions and the total would be
122 million! Reductionsof this magnitude in a.budget that includes only 256 million in
general purpose revenue will unavoidably result in severe cutbacks or elimination of many
programs and services that protect and care for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Mark I3eSaulnier
Chair,Board of Supervisors
The Board o Supervisors � John Sweeten
Cfwk of fr o 9owd
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Coup Administration Building a� County Admfn stratoz
651 , ins Street,ROOM. 06 (525?33�990a
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Martinez,California 94553-1293
CounI\/
John Gloia,I st District
Gayle B.€lIkerna,2rd District
Donna Gerber,3rd District
Mark Deaulnier,4th District
Federal D.Glover,5th District � s
February 4,2€03
Assemblyman Guy Houston
State Capitol,Room 4208
Sacramento, CA 95814
Bear Assemblyman Houston:
The State has an enormous challenge this year in closing its $34.6 billion shortfall. The Contra
Costa County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the Legislature will be faced with difficult
choices. As you examine your budget options,we urge you to be cognizant of the negative
consequences of the Governor's proposed reductions on the children.,fnilies,businesses and
the economy of Contra Costa County.
In addition to the proposed elimination of 42 million of VLF backfill,the Governor's budget
would cause,program reductions totaling nearly 30 million for 13 departments and the County
General Fund. The consequences would reverberate throughout the County. Your attention is
invited to the attached report,which spells out those impacts in summary fashion.
Contra Costa County is fa=ring its tern internal budget problems. We must reduce 50 million in
Net County Cost from our budget in FY 03-04. Add to that the potential loss of 42 million in
LF revenues and the almost$ 0 million in theGovernor's reductions and the total would be
$122 million! Reductions of this magnitude in a budget that includes only$256 million in
general purpose revenue will unavoidably result in severe cutbacks or elimination of many
programs and services that protect and care for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Chairs Board of Supervisors
John Sweeten
The Board of Supervisors Contra Des kolthe Bowd
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County AdmirOstration BuildingCourtyRctrinisttator
651 Pine Street,Room 106 Costa�°� (925)335 i 5t 0
Martinez, California 94553-1293 € ty
John Glola, 1 st District
Gayle B.UlIkerna,2nd District
Donna Gerber,3rd ilist6ot ,.
Mark DeSaul nler, 4%h District
Federal D.Glover,5th District � ;
February 4, 2003
Governor Gray Davis
First Floor, State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Governor Davis:
The State has an enormous challenge this year in closing its $34,6 billion shortfall. The Contra
Costa County Board of Supervisors recognizes that you and the Legislature will be faced with
difficult choices. As you examine your budget options,we urge you to be cognizant of the
negative consequences of the proposed reductions on the children, families,businesses and the
economy of Centra.Costa County.
In addition to the proposed elimination of$42 million of VLA'backfill,the proposed budget
would cause program reductions totaling nearly $30 million for 13 departments and the County
General Fund. The consequences would reverberate throughout the County, ;Your attention is
invited to the attached report,which spells out those impacts in summary fashion.
Contra Costa County is facing its own internal budget problems. We mast reduce$50 million in
Net County Cost from our budget in FY 03-04. Add to that the potential loss of$42 million in
VLF revenues and the almost$30 million in your budget reductions and the total would be$122
million! Reductions of this magnitude in as budget that includes only $256 million in general
pose revenue will unavoidably result in severe cutbacks or elimination of many programs and
services that protect and care for all of our citizens.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Chair,Board of Supervisors