ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
2.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO PAY 2005 CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION DUES
Meeting Date:			December 27, 2004	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David A. Berger,	Program/	Services & Supplies
			General Manager	Line Item: Membership Dues
Prepared By:			Rick Dickhaut	Cost Estimate:	$2,483
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The District has been a member of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) for many years and benefits from a variety of services offered by the Association. During 2004, the Association was instrumental in the development and passage of Proposition 1A, which restores property tax revenues to local agencies. The District has received an invoice in the amount of $2,483 for 2005 dues.

RECOMMENDATION: District staff recommends expenditure of budgeted funds in the amount of $2,483 for 2005 California Special District Association dues.

BACKGROUND: The District has been a member of the CSDA for many years. As a member, the District benefits from a variety of programs and services provided by the Association. During 2004 CSDA heard the needs of its members and took the lead on behalf of all special districts in California to develop a bipartisan agreement that marks a historic, positive change for special districts, cities and counties. With an unbelievable level of support, Proposition 1A was passed restoring control of local revenues and allowing special districts predictability and stability in their revenue streams for the long term. On an ongoing basis CSDA provides networking opportunities and timely publications that provide information on legislation that may affect the District

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