MVCD-2026-1 : Consider recommendations relating to the levy of the proposed 2026 Proposed Mosquito, Vector, and Disease Control Assessment for the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

The document outlines the continuation of a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 Mosquito, Vector, and Disease Control Assessment for the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District. It includes recommendations for the Board of Trustees to consider the levy of the proposed assessment, which aims to address the District's structural deficit and improve financial stability. The assessment is expected to generate approximately $8,536,626 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The document discusses the implications of the assessment on public health, particularly concerning mosquito-borne diseases, and outlines the steps to be taken following the approval of the resolution.

Key points

• Continuation of public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Mosquito, Vector, and Disease Control Assessment.
• Recommended actions include receiving certification of votes, accepting the Preliminary Engineer's Report, and adopting a resolution for the assessment.
• The proposed assessment is expected to generate approximately $8,536,626 for FY 2026-2027.
• The assessment is a property charge governed by Proposition 218, requiring property owner approval.
• The District aims to address a significant structural deficit and improve financial stability.
• The assessment will fund services that provide special benefits to assessed properties, including disease surveillance and control.

Limitations

• The text includes placeholders and unresolved sections that affect the completeness of the summary.
• Specific dates and details regarding the voting process and outcomes are not fully detailed.

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This document certifies the results of the 2026 Mosquito, Vector, and Disease Control Assessment held in Santa Clara County. The assessment took place from March 18, 2026, to May 19, 2026. A total of 94,203 valid ballots were processed, with 56.87% supporting the assessments on an unweighted basis and 51.23% on a weighted basis. The total assessment amount for valid ballots was $1,907,360.57. The document includes detailed results for 'Yes', 'No', and 'Invalid' votes, as well as the total number of ballots mailed and the return rate.

Key points

• Assessment held from March 18, 2026, to May 19, 2026.
• Total valid ballots processed: 94,203.
• Total assessment amount of valid ballots: $1,907,360.57.
• Total 'Yes' votes processed: 53,573 (56.87% unweighted, 51.23% weighted).
• Total 'No' votes processed: 40,630 (43.13% unweighted, 48.77% weighted).
• Total invalid ballots processed: 789.
• Total ballots mailed: 414,304 with a return rate of 22.7%.

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The document is a final engineer's report for the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District's 2026 Mosquito, Vector, and Disease Control Assessment for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It outlines the District's responsibilities, funding challenges, and the proposed new assessment to enhance vector control services. The report details the history of previous assessments, the need for increased funding due to rising operational costs, and the introduction of new services to manage emerging public health threats, particularly the invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Key points

• The Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District monitors and controls vectors that transmit diseases.
• The District was established in 1988 and operates within Santa Clara County, covering approximately 1,291 square miles.
• The 1996 Assessment generates approximately $2.8 million per year, while the 2005 Assessment generates about $5.2 million per year.
• Current funding is inadequate to maintain service levels, with a projected budget shortfall of nearly $4 million.
• The 2026 Assessment aims to close the funding gap and enhance services, including adding staff and improving vector control efforts.

Limitations

• The document contains unresolved placeholders and truncated sections that may affect the completeness of the summary.

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