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9A Page 4 Housing The Governor's budget proposes $771 million in Proposition 1C funding tor FY 2008-09. This funding includes: . $200 million for Regional Planning Housing and Infilllncentive Account . $95.5 million for the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund . $30 million for the Housing Urban-Suburban-Rural Parks Account . $96 million for Transit-Oriented Development Implementation Fund Environment/Resources Over the last decade, environmental programs at the state level have largely been funded through special fees and ballot measure. Because of this, budget reductions in the General Fund do not typically impact these programs. Impacts may be felt in time delays for the processing of state permit applications such as National Pollution Discharge Elimination System and Local Coastal Plan Amendments. In addition, there are a few areas specifically that may have city impacts including: . The budget proposes to reduce funding for the Subventions for Open Space (Williamson Act) by $3.9 million. . The potential closure of 48 state parks may increase pressure on local emergency responders and law enforcement. Flood Protection: The proposed budget includes $598 million tram Proposition 1 E to fund a variety of flood response and levee improvements. Proposition 84: The budget proposes the expenditure of $1 billion in Prop. 84 funds for a variety of natural resource programs. Governor's Wildland Firefighting Initiative The Governor is proposing legislation that would enact a 1.25 percent surcharge on residential and commercial property insurance policies to fund the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission created atter the 2003 Southern California fire storms. The projected $125 million generated annually over six years would fund various programs including expansion of the Office Emergency Services engine flee, GPS systems, a reverse 911 system for counties that do not have one and a state-wide warning system. Mandates Reimbursement Funding The FY 2008-09 proposed budget includes $139 million for reimbursement claims for costs incurred prior to July 1, 2007. Of this amount, $75 million is proposed for the third payment of reimbursement claims owed to local governments for cost incurred prior to July 1, 2004. Additional Infrastructure Bonds Proposed: During his statement Thursday, the Governor discussed additional bond measures as part of his Strategic Growth Plan to expand the state's water supply and fund K-12 and higher education facility improvements and courthouse repairs. The League will provide additional information on these proposals at a later date_ Budget Negotiations Will Continue There is a great deal of action expected this year on the budget. The Legislature, in accordance with Proposition 58, has 45 days to respond to some of the Governor's proposals to address the declared fiscal emergency. The proposed across the board cuts are sure to trigger many other discussions about how best to address the state's deficit. The League will continue to analyze the many details in the Governor's proposed budget and provide updated materials to city officials. 4