DATE: June 30, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Majority Protest Hearing on Benefit Assessment for Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services in Fresno County Service Area 50
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Conduct majority protest hearing and receive ballots from owners of property within Fresno County Service Area 50, prior to the close of such majority protest hearing, as required under California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 4 (Proposition 218), on a proposal to increase the annual fire protection and emergency medical services benefit assessment for such District, and upon completion of such majority protest hearing, approve item A or B, as applicable, as determined by the Board of Supervisors ("Board"):
A. If the Board finds that there is not a majority protest against such proposal to increase the annual assessment, the Board may adopt a Resolution authorizing the proposed increased assessment for Fresno County Service Area 50, effective July 1, 2026; or
B. If the Board finds that there is a majority protest against such proposal to increase the assessment, make the determination that there is such a majority protest and abandon proceedings regarding such proposal to increase the assessment, and direct the Department of Public Works and Planning to hold a public meeting with the Fresno County Service Area 50 community to discuss immediate cost saving steps.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Fresno County Service Area 50 ("CSA 50") currently provides fire protection and emergency medical services to approximately 1,229 parcels (1,093 EDUs) in the Auberry community. The proposed increase to the annual fire protection and emergency medical services benefit assessment (assessment) is recommended to:
* Fully fund CSA 50 operating costs;
* Maintain an operating reserve of approximately 50% of annual costs;
* Fund a...
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