Steve — I respect (and understand) your position. But it takes a big leap of faith
that the State will live up to any commitment that everyone is as well-off or better
than they were.
While the current sales tax deal is not perfect (it's far from it), at least it is
clearly ours. Unfortunately, under the "smarter" program, moving to less reliance on
sales tax and more reliance on property tax really just means more reliance on the
State and its budget process. While perhaps this is inevitable, it's a move I find
hard to fully embrace, especially given the last 10-year history of city/state
relationships.
— Bill
>>> Steve Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 1/19/00 2:51:03 PM >>>
Many cities would disagree with a position of objecting to the 100% per
capita allocation of sales tax as offered in the Smarter Plan. Moreno Valley
sees the Smarter Plan as the modern day Robin Hood.
Initially, it provides us with an additional $800,000 per year. I
understand the drafters guarantee that nobody loses revenue, and we no
longer need to fight with each other over malls and discount outlets, that
erode our quality of life.
Of cities over 100,000 population (140,000), we probably have the lowest per
capita sales tax in the state. We say "YES" to the Smarter Plan.
Steve Chapman
Finance Director
City of Moreno Valley
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Moura [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 1:32 PM
To: 'Karen Jackson'
Cc: CSMFO Mailing List (E-mail)
Subject: RE: [CSMFO Members] The Controller's "Smarter" report ?
We haven't prepared a detailed analysis of the "Smarter" report. But we
have the same objections to it that we had to the original. Some of the key
points:
* PLACE A CAP ON ERAF PROPERTY TAX SHIFT - Yes
* RETURN A PORTION OF ERAF TO CITIES & COUNTIES - Yes; would like to
see a larger return
* APPORTION FUTURE SALES TAX GROWTH ON PER CAPITA BASIS - No
* CONVERT ALL SALES TAX REVENUES OVER 20 YEAR PERIOD TO PER CAPITA -
No
* ELIMINATE UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES TO CITIES - Yes; need for court
order is impractical
* PROPOSAL SHIFTS MORE REVENUE TO COUNTIES; REDUCES FUNDS TO CITIES
- No
-----Original Message-----
From: Karen Jackson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2000 10:54 AM
Subject: SMARTER report
I have a question regarding Ms. Connell's SMARTER report. I have seen the
League's analysis on the SMART report. However, I have not seen an
analysis on the SMARTER report. I was wondering if you or any of your
colleagues have an opinion on this report? Thank you for your help.
Karen Jackson
City of Fremont
(510) 494-4763
Bill Statler, Director of Finance
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: (805) 781-7125
Fax: (805) 781-7401
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
