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� -� �- z <br /> This measure proposes a parcel tax, so only property owners within the Redwood City <br /> School District boundaries would pay the special tax. With some exemptions, all owners of <br /> residential and vacant parcels would pay $85 per year. Owners of commercial properties � <br /> will pay an amount, as defined in the measure's language, depending on the size of the <br /> parcel (generally ranging from $200 to $2,500 annually). <br /> The measure also includes the provision that an independent oversight committee made <br /> up of community leaders and qualified volunteers would be created to monitor and audit <br /> parcel tax funds to ensure they are spent only in voter approved funding categories. . <br /> California State law provides that a school district may call for an election by mail-only <br /> ballot. These ballots wi�l be mailed to every eligible registered voter within the District's <br /> boundaries on or about April 4�', 2005 and must be filled out and returned to the San <br /> Mateo County Elections Office no later than 8:00 pm, Tuesday May 3�d, 2005. <br /> "Youth and Education" is one of the City Council's key priorities, and support of this <br /> measure will clearly demonstrate this priority to the greater community. A well-funded local <br /> school district results in a multitude of benefits for the local city as well as the community <br /> at-large, not the least of which are proper preparation for higher education, reduced costs <br /> for remedial and special education, less youth entering the criminal justice system, better <br /> preparation to enter the work force, and a reduced need for future welfare benefits. <br /> Alternative �� <br /> �;:,_ <br /> The Council could choose not to adopt this resolution and therefore not go on record in `��� <br /> support of a special five-year parcel tax to fund the Redwood City School District. <br /> Fiscal Impact <br /> There is no fiscal impact to the City associated wfth the adopt' of t ' jesolution. <br /> �� i <br /> alcolm S ' Ed`Ever <br /> Public Communications Manager City Manager <br /> Attachments <br /> Draft Resolution <br /> Official Voter Information Pamphlet for the Special Mail Baflot Election, including: <br /> • Full text of Measure V <br /> • San Mateo County's impartial analysis of the measure <br /> • Arguments and rebuttals for and against the measure � <br /> • Explanation of the Mail Ballot Election process <br />