TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh Tran, County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Nelson Cortez, Staff Assistant - BOS
SUBJECT: Vehicle License Fee Update
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer, on behalf of the Legislative Subcommittee, requests discussion and direction on a State legislative budget issue related to Excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) and Vehicle License Fee. UNANIMOUS VOTE REQUIRED.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County of Napa has been working with State Representatives to address an imminent budget issue that, if not resolved at the State level, would result in an annual loss of revenue of close to $40M to Napa County and its cities/town collectively. The State has put forward a proposal to address the issue. The purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the issue and receive direction and/or action from the Board for moving forward. On May 9, 2022, the Legislative Subcommittee discussed the matter and directed staff to bring this issue to the Board of Supervisors without a recommendation.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
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Discretionary Justification:
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Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Potential loss of $23M+ annually in General Fund if no fix is made at the State level
Consequences if not approved:
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
Additional Information
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Due to state budget issues, shifts, and different state priorities that go back decades, Napa County and its cities and town have been placed in a pos...
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