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Board directs 20‑year parcel tax measures for Georgetown and South Lake Tahoe libraries
Summary
Following ad hoc recommendation, supervisors instructed staff to prepare resolutions to place parcel‑tax renewal measures for Zone G (Georgetown) and Zone F (South Lake Tahoe) on the June primary ballot, proposing a 20‑year term and maintaining current rates.
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 directed staff to prepare resolutions to place parcel tax renewal measures on the June primary ballot for two library zones: Zone G (Georgetown) and Zone F (South Lake Tahoe).
Bryce Veil, library director, said the library funding and sustainability ad hoc recommended a cautious approach to sustaining services amid fiscal and political uncertainty and suggested placing measures for Zones F and G on the June primary. "The ad hoc committee suggests a very conservative and pensive approach, and sustaining current library services in a similar fashion with funding," Veil said.
Veil described the current levy structures: Zone F (South Lake Tahoe) generates roughly $580,000 annually and Zone G (Georgetown) about $124,000. He said the parcel tax base for zone F is effectively $25.51 per parcel now (base $20 with CPI adjustments since passage). The 2014 measures passed with strong voter support—about 80% in Zone F and 77.32% in Zone G, he said.
Board members discussed potential zone boundary changes for the large County Service Area (Zone H) for future measures and whether to extend sunsets. Supervisors asked that the proposed measure be conservative and that staff consult library supporters and advisory groups. One supervisor suggested offering two versions (e.g., a 20‑year measure and an alternate) if advisory groups raise objections.
The board approved a motion directing staff to prepare a resolution for a 20‑year measure and to return a redline version if advisory groups request changes. County counsel noted the resolution must be filed at least 125 days before the primary election. The ad hoc and the library will work with the board’s office on next steps and community outreach.
Key details: current parcel tax rates in renewing zones will be proposed at the existing per‑parcel rate (about $25.51 for Zone F, adjusted by CPI since the prior measure); Zone F revenue ~ $580,000 and Zone G revenue ~ $124,000; prior voter support was roughly 80% (Zone F) and 77% (Zone G) in 2014.
Next steps: staff will draft the required resolution and return to the board for placement on the ballot and for any redline changes requested by advisory groups.
