HomeMy WebLinkAboutS3-City Attorney
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
I
From: James F. Penman
Subject: MEASURE S - REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Dept: CITY ATTORNEY
Date: January 29, 1997
ORIGINAL
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
June 17,1996-
City Attorney directed to prepare necessary documents for ballot measure for a Special Parcel
Tax for police services.
December 10, 1996 - Council adopted MC-985, later numbered MC-987 relating to Special Tax for Police and Fire
Protection.
November 18, 1996 - Council adopted Resolution 96-352 submitting Police and Fire Tax to voters on March 18,
1997.
November 18, 1996 - Council adopted Resolution 96-353 calling Special Municipal Election be March 18, 1997 and
approving the wording of the ballot
Recommended motion:
None - Discussion of item.
1
t-9
{;
J
V~
Signature
Contact person:
JAMES F. PENMAN
Phone:
5255
Supporting data attached: Staff Report
Ward:
All
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
- 0-
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
'Ji 3/97
Agenda Item No. 53
75-0262
-
~
STAFF REPORT
Council Meeting Date: February 3.1997
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
AGENDA:
Mayor and Common Council
James F. Penman
February 3,1997
MEASURE S. REPORT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Council Members and members of the public continue to raise questions regarding
Measure S.
This is the time to ask questions on the Measure S issue.
Questions:
1. Can the City impose a sales tax increase?
2. Can the City impose a tax that is higher for property worth more and lower
for property worth less?