REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 20, 2024
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Final Submission of the Fair Share Analysis and Secession Reports
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Receive and file the Fair Share Analysis and Feasibility and Fiscal Impacts of Secession reports provided by Blue Sky Consulting Group, LLC, completing the study, as requested by the voters through advisory Measure EE.
(Presenter: Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item to receive and file the Fair Share Analysis and Feasibility and Fiscal Impacts of Secession reports will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) due to the completion of the study.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On August 9, 2022 (Item No. 62), the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Ordinance No. 4442 to place an advisory measure on the ballot asking if the citizens of the county want the Board to study all options to obtain the County's fair share of state resources, up to and including secession from the State of California.
In the November 2022 General Election, County voters approved the fair share initiative advisory Measure EE, requesting the elected representatives of the County study and advocate for all methods to receive an equitable share of state resources.
On August 22, 2023 (Item No. 30), the Board approved Contract No. 23-921 with Blue Sky Consulting Group, LLC (Blue Sky) for consulting services to provide a...
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