HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-021 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this order on , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier, Glover and Gioia
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Revenue and Taxation Code Section 95.35 RESOLUTION NO "2003/21
THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS in its capacity as governing
Board of the County of Contra Costa and all districts of which it is ex-officio governing Board
RESOLVES THAT:
WHEREAS, Revenue and Taxation Code Section 95.35 provides that upon
recommendation of the Assessor, and by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, the County may
elect to participate in the State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program,
administered by the State; and
WHEREAS, the County elects to participate in the State-County Property Tax
Administration Grant Program administered by the State; and
WHEREAS, the Program originally known as the State-County Property Tax
Administration Loan Program allowed County participation for each of the fiscal years 1995-96
through 2001-02, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, the County may elect to participate in the State-County Property Tax
Administration Grant Program for fiscal years 2002-03 to 2006-07 inclusive; and
WHEREAS, the County finds it necessary to apply for this grant to continue enhancing
its property tax administration system; and
WHEREAS, the supplemental resources provided by the grant will increase the
Assessor's value enrollment capabilities; and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the State-County Property Tax Administration
Grant Program, the County must enter into an agreement with the State; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Assessor believes he can satisfactorily meet the
conditions contained in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the funds obtained through the Program shall be used to increase assessment
productivity by funding Assessor positions, overtime, and increased automation as listed in
Exhibit A of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the funds obtained through the Program shall not be used to supplant the
current level of funding provided for the Assessor; and
WHEREAS, such current level of funding must equal the level provided in the 1994-95
fiscal year exclusive of the amount ($593,400) provided to the Assessor's Office pursuant to
Item 9100-102-001 of the State's Budget Act of 1994; and
WHEREAS, that funding level required to be maintained prior to the receipt of
supplemental resources under the agreement as determined by the Assessor's Office and the
Chief Administrative Office of the County, is $7,503,192; and
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WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Contra Costa County to take advantage of the
State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program because it provides much needed
funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
THE COUNTY OF CONTRA.COSTA AS FOLLOWS:
The County hereby elects to participate in the State-County Property Tax Administration
Grant Program, as provided in Section 95.35 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, for fiscal year
2002-03.
This resolution shall remain operative until rescinded, but in no event beyond June 30,
2007, unless otherwise permitted or authorized by law.
The foregoing resolution was, on the --7th,_ day of Jan ,a,y , 2003,
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Contra Costa.
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: —JanuaEX 7,_20033
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
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BY— �...�.._..�Deputy
Orig. Dept.: Assessor
cc: CAO (Tony Enea)
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TO: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Gus S. Kramer, County Assessor Contra
Costa
DATE: January 7, 2003 � County
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SUBJECT: PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE-COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION GRANT
PROGRAM
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATIONS)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
ADOPT a resolution electing to participate in the State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program
beginning in FY 2002-03 through FY 2006-07 as recommended by the Assessor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action would allow the County to participate in the State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program,
which provides$2,022,000 annually in funding to offset costs associated with enhancing and maintaining property
tax administration programs.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONIRACKGROUND:
On November 23, 1995, the Board approved the County's participation in the State-County Property Tax
Administration Loan Program. The loan program was initiated under Assembly Bill 818, and made available over
$2 million to the County in fiscal years 1995-96, 1996-97 and 1997-98. Subsequent Assembly Bills extended the
program through fiscal year 2001-02. Since fiscal year 1995-96, the Assessor's Office has received $2,022,000
annually in funding in the form of a loan, which was repaid through the completion of certain work requirements
contractually agreed upon with the State.
Assembly Bill 589, enacted in October of 2001, created the State-County Property Tax Administration Grant
Program that provides the same level of funding beginning with fiscal year 2002-03 through 2006-07, and requires
completion of work requirements to be eligible for funding in future years. The Assessor's Office plans to use the
revenue received from the State to fund appraisal and support positions, overtime, consultants and automation
Projects to: enhance the County's property tax administration system; reduce backlogs in changes in ownership,
new construction and Proposition 8 restorations; perform mandatory and non-mandatory audits; and defend
assessment appeals.
Participation in the State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program is not automatic. Once the Board
adopts a resolution electing to participate in the grant program, the County must then negotiate a contractual
agreement with the State Department of Finance on the terms and conditions of the grant.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Denial of this action would prevent the County from participating in the State-County Property Tax Administration
Grant Program and from receiving $2 million in funding for the Assessor's Office.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES
SIGNATURE:
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ACTION OF BO D .TBZitic�L y 7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
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AYES _NOES AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENTABSTAIN OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
Contact: Lon Koch (925)313-7503
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Assessor John Sweeten,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Auditor-Controller SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Counsel ��
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