ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
5.	CONSIDER AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO PAY 2006 DUES TO THE CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION
Meeting Date:			December 12, 2005	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David A. Berger,	Program/	Services & Supplies
			General Manager	Line Item: Membership Dues
Prepared By:			Rick Dickhaut	Cost Estimate:	$2,578
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on December 5, 2005 and recommended approval.
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. The District has received an invoice in the amount of $2,578 for 2006 dues.

RECOMMENDATION: District Staff recommends expenditure of budgeted funds in the amount of $2,586 for 2006 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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