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Measure W implementation: staff outlines allocations and Desert Recreation District transition
Summary
Staff outlined how Measure W revenues would be split among five pillars and described the Desert Recreation District (DRD) annexation, quarterly billing, and reporting requirements. Council was reminded that LAFCO approves annexation and the county assessor handles tax collection.
City staff presented a high‑level distribution plan for Measure W proceeds and the early operational steps tied to the Desert Recreation District (DRD) transition at the April 9 study session.
Kevin Biersack, Financial Services Director, told council staff modeled $5 million in annual Measure W revenue after the half‑cent use tax passed, with the first fiscal quarter (April–June) of the first year yielding roughly $1.25 million if full‑year estimates hold. Staff allocated Measure W into five pillars: ambulance services, community center programs and operations (and associated debt service), parks operations, and road…
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