Measure P: Appropriations Limit Increase

Marin County, CA

November 3, 1998 General

Measure P
Appropriations Limit Increase
Kentfield Fire Protection District

1,993 / 77.6% Yes votes ...... 576 / 22.4% No votes

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Shall the appropriations limit established for the Kentfield Fire Protection District pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution be increased in an amount equal to the amount of proceeds of taxes for fiscal years 1999/2000 through 2003/2004?

Impartial Analysis from the County Counsel

If this measure is approved by a majority of the voters of the Kentfield Fire Protection District pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution shall be authorized to increase its established appropriations limit in an amount equal to the amount of proceeds of taxes for fiscal years 1999/2000 through 2003/2004.

Dated: August 21, 1998

PATRICK K. FAULKNER
County Counsel

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Arguments For Measure P

In 1978 the residents of the Kentfield Fire Protection District, by an overwhelming majority, approved "Measure H" which allows the Fire District to assess a special tax not to exceed 6 cents per square foot of floor area as defined on the Marin County Assessor's roles for each improved parcel. This assessment has been used sparingly over the years and only in the last few years has the District had to assess the total 6 cents. This is due primarily to the shifting of property taxes from local government to the State of California.

In 1980, Proposition 4, a statewide initiative passed which limits the amount of revenues local government can collect without local voter approval. Although the residents of Kentfield have given their approval for the 6 cent special assessment, Measure P is necessary to continue the use of this assessment.

Measure P will not increase taxes but gives the Kentfield Fire Protection District permission to continue its already approved special assessment in order to maintain its current level of fire protection and emergency medical service.

s/ Frank A. Tessin, Chairman

Board/Directors Kentfield Fire Protection District

s/ Gerald F. Doherty, Secretary

Board/Directors Kentfield Fire Protection District

(No arguments against Measure P were submitted)

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