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FROM: SUPERVISOR GAYLE B. UILKEMA Contra
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DATE: JUNE 25, 1998 Costa
County
SUBJECT: Identification of alternative recommendations to finance acquisition of open space.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
Refer to the Finance Committee the matter of developing alternative recommendations and identifying viable
resources for financing the acquisition of privately-owned, open-space land throughout Contra Costa County.
Request that the Finance Committee return to the Board of Supervisors for evaluation, discussion and public
testimony on suggested options.
BACKGROUND:
Within the past year the Board of Supervisors has taken positive steps towards preserving open-space in Contra
Costa County, including the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to explore the possibilities of working with the
Packard Foundation to obtain private foundation funding. The Board also approved the formation of the Regional
Land Trust with initial funding from the Keller Canyon proceeds.
In anticipation of what appears to be a growing public concern for quality of life issues, open space and
alternatives to development it would be prudent to begin exploration of the financial methodology and/or concepts
that would accommodate the expenditures necessary to realize future land planning needs. Some ideas that may
be investigated and considered are:
• Bond measure
• Parcel tax
• Sales tax
• Establishment of tax deductible financial vehicles to attract private sector donors
• Formation of a county-wide Special District
• One-time tax levy
• Trusts
Other suggestions for consideration and recommendation may be presented to the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee will complete its review of the subject and return to the Board with its recommendations
by early October.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON July b4, 11)98 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED - OTHER
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CONTINUED TO September 15, 1998, consideration to refer to the Finance Committee identification
of alternative recommendations to finance acquisition of privately owned land for open space,
requesting the Committee to report back to the Board of Supervisors with recommendations
by early October; AGREED to share research data collected by the staff of individual
Board Members among their respective offices to facilitate efficiency of effort.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS (ASSENT-) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: T, ITI, ]Y,_V _NOES. TT AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED July 14, 1998
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
BY DEPUTY
Contact Person:
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