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CONSENT
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AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MONTEREY COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR COST TO
VERIFY SIGNATURES ON PETITIONS SUBMITTED BY MONTEREY PENINSULA TAXPAYERS
ASSOCIATION REGARDING ORDINANCE NO. 152 |
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Meeting
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October 15, 2012 |
Budgeted: |
No |
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From: |
David J.
Stoldt, |
Program/ |
Services & Supplies |
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General
Manager |
Line Item No.: |
7740 Professional Fees |
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Prepared
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Suresh
Prasad |
Cost Estimate: |
$4,000 |
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General Counsel Review: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on October 8, 2012 and recommended approval. |
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CEQA Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: On July 26, 2012, the District received petition for referendum against Section 4 of Ordinance 152 delivered by Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association (MPTA). The District requested Monterey County Elections Department (MCED) to verify the signatures listed on the petition forms. On August 30, 2012, the MCED’s Registrar of voters verified the signatures for a cost of approximately $3,400.
RECOMMENDATION: District
staff recommends that the Board authorize payment to MCED for verifying
signatures on petitions regarding Ordinance No. 152 for an amount of not-to-exceed
$4,000.
BACKGROUND: At its February 23, 2012 meeting, the Board directed staff to implement a Proposition 218 process for the development of water fees and charges, including the hiring of a rate consultant and the development of the necessary ordinances, resolutions, and notices for implementation thereof. At its April 16, 2012 meeting the Board unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 152. On June 27, 2012, the Board approved the second reading of Ordinance 152.
On July 26, 2012, the District
received petition for referendum against Section 4 of Ordinance 152 delivered
by MPTA. The District requested MCED to
verify the signatures listed on the petition forms. On August 30, 2012, the MCED’s Registrar of
voters verified the signatures for a cost of approximately $3,400.
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