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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 24, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Sgpervisom Rogers, Uilkema, Gerber, Canciamilla and DeSaulnier
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT; Confirming Voter Approval
of the Carder for }
Consolidation of the
Moraga and Orinda Fire )
Protection Districts into the RESOLUTION NO.97/ 339
Moraga-Orinda Fire )
Protection District } (Gov. Code §§ 57077(a)(2),
57175, 57176, 57177.5(a))
Acting as conducting authority under the Cortese-Knox Act (Gov. C. Secs. 56000 et
seq.), the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVES that:
1. On January 14, 1997, this Board adopted Resolution 97/16, ordering the
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Consolidation (LAFC Res. 96-27),
subject to confirmation by the voters. Exhibit D to said Resolution
included the Ballot Measures that had to be approved in order to
complete the Consolidation.
2. On June 3, 1997, the voters approved all of the aforesaid Ballot Measures
by votes sufficient to confirm the Consolidation, adopt a special tax,
approve an appropriations limit, and elect directors. The results of the
votes are as set forth in Exhibit A hereto.
3. This Board hereby confirms that the voters have approved and confirmed
the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Consolidation, approved
Ordinance 97-1 adopting a special tax in the area of the former Orinda
Fire Protection District, approved an appropriations limit of$11,944,423
(with annual adjustments for changes in cost of living and populaion) for
the new Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District, and elected directors from
five geographical divisions in the new District, all in accordance with the
votes set forth in Exhibit A hereto. The Directors elected are as shown on
Exhibit A hereto.
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ATTEST: Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
By:
Ueputy
cc: Steve Weir, County Clerk and Elections Officer
Annamaria Perrella, LAFCO Executive Officer
Phil Batchelor, County Administrator
Attn: Terry McCraw
Chief, Orinda Fire Protection District
Chief, Moraga Fire Protection District
City Manager, City of Orinda
City Manager, City of Moraga
Victor J. Westman, County Counsel
Jean Maglio, Clerk of the Board
Exhibit A
Votes on Ballot Measures
L For the area of the Orinda Fire Protection District:
A. Consolidation, requiring majority vote approval in the area of each current
Fire Protection District:
"Shall the order adopted on January 14, 1997 by the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County to order the consolidation of the Orinda Fire Protection
District and the Moraga Fire Protection District into a single district known as the
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District be confirmed, subject to the terms and
conditions specked in the order, including the election of District directors by five
geographical divisions ?"
Votes For: 3909 Votes Against: 793 Total Votes: 4702
B. Approval of Appropriations Limit (requiring majority vote in the combined area
of the current Orinda and Moraga Fire Protection Districts):
" Shall the appropriations limit of the consolidated new Moraga-Orinda Fire
Protection District, as established by the Local Agency Formation Commission of
Contra Costa County by combining the appropriations limits of the Orinda Fire
Protection District and the Moraga Fire Protection District, be confirmed at
$11,944,423, with annual adjustments for changes in cost of living and
population?"
Votes For: 3888 Votes Against: 801 Total Votes: 4669
C. Special Tax, requiring two-thirds approval in the area of the current Orinda
Fire Protection District:
"Shall Ordinance 97-1, as adopted by Resolution 97- 16 of the Contra Costa
County Board of Supervisors, be approved to authorize a special tax on property
on the secured tax roll in order to provide additional funds for fire protection,
prevention and suppression and emergency medical services, equipment and
related facilities, including water distribution facilities for fire suppression
purposes, with the proceeds of such tax being restricted to use in the Orinda
area ?"
Votes For: 3726 Votes Against: 969 Total Votes: 4695
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I I. For the area of Division Five :
Election of one division director in the area of Division Five (candidate receiving
highest number of votes is elected):
"For the position of Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District,
Division Five (vote for one):
Name: John Wyro was the sole candidate.
Elected: John Wyro, to be appointed as if elected
111. For the area of Division Four :
Election of one division director in the area of Division Four (candidate receiving
highest number of votes is elected):
"For the position of Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District,
Division Four (vote for one):
Name: Peter Scurr was the sole candidate.
Elected: Peter Scurr, to be appointed as if elected
IV. For the area of Division Three:
Election of one division director in the area of Division Three (candidate receiving
highest number of votes is elected):
"For the position of Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District,
Division Three (vote for one):
Name: Ray Fish, Jr. Votes For: 630
Name: Robert 1. Recker, Jr. Votes For: 491
Name: Pete Wilson Votes For: 696
Elected: Pete Wilson
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V For the area of the Moraga Fire Protection District:
A. Consolidation, requiring majority vote approval in the area of each current
Fire Protection District:
"Shall the order adopted on January 14, 1997 by the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County to order the consolidation of the Orinda Fire Protection
District and the Moraga Fire Protection District into a single district known as the
Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District be confirmed, subject to the terms and
conditions specified in the order, including the election of District directors by five
geographical divisions 7'
Votes For: 3325 Votes Against: 1573 Total Votes: 4898
B. Approval of Appropriations Limit (requiring majority vote in the combined area
of the current Orinda and Moraga Fire Protection Districts):
" Shall the appropriations limit of the consolidated new Moraga-Orinda Fire
Protection District, as established by the Local Agency Formation Commission of
Contra Costa County by combining the appropriations limits of the Orinda Fire
Protection District and the Moraga Fire Protection District, be confirmed at
$11,944,423, with annual adjustments for changes in cost of living and
population?"
Votes For: 3367 Votes Against: 1477 Total Votes: 4844
Vl. For the area of Division Two:
Election of one division director in the area of Division Two (candidate receiving
highest number of votes is elected):
"For the position of Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District,
Division Two (vote for one):
Name: Michael T. Corey was the sole candidate.
Elected: Michael T. Corey, to be appointed as If elected
VII. For the area of Division One:
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Election of one division director in the area of Division One (candidate receiving
highest number of votes is elected).
"For the positionâ–º of Director of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District,
Division One (vote for one):
Name: Cordon L. Nathan was the sole candidate.
Elected: Cordon L. Nathan, to be appointed as if elected
Vill. For the combined area of the current Orinda and Moraga Fire Protection
Districts:
Totals for IB, and VB., above, Approval of Appropriations Limit (requiring majority
vote in the combined area of the current Orinda and Moraga Fire Protection
Districts):
Votes For: 7255 Votes Against: 2275 Total Votes: 9533
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