VCD-2026-2 : Adopt Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District approving Engineer's Report and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
The document outlines a resolution for the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District regarding the fiscal year 2026-2027 benefit assessment levy. It recommends adopting a resolution to approve the Engineer's Report and levy assessments, including a proposed 2.18% increase to the 2005 assessment, bringing the rate for single-family homes to $10.03. The document discusses the fiscal implications, operational cost increases, community engagement efforts, and the importance of maintaining vector control services. It also highlights the positive impacts on children and seniors, sustainability implications, and the consequences of negative action.
Key points
The resolution recommends adopting the Engineer's Report and levying assessments for FY 2026-2027.
A proposed 2.18% increase to the 2005 assessment is suggested, raising the rate for single-family homes to $10.03.
The District has faced rising operational costs, increasing by more than 3% annually since 2020.
Community engagement has been emphasized, with extensive outreach efforts to inform residents about vector control.
The document outlines the positive impacts on public health, particularly for children and seniors, by reducing mosquito-borne disease transmission.
The District's funding comes from benefit assessments on non-exempt parcels, with no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
Limitations
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County of Santa Clara Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency 127895 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: District Governing Board of the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control FROM: Edgar Nolasco, Director, Consumer/Environmental Protection Agency SUBJECT: Resolution for Vector Control District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Benefit Assessment Levy RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District approving Engineer's Report and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 20262027. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of the Recommended Action. The Mosquito and Vector Control District (District) is funded through two benefit assessments levied on parcels in Santa Clara County and placed in a special fund. The District fully reimburses the General Fund for any work performed by County employees. The 1996 assessment in the amount of $5.08 for a single-family home is a fixed amount annually. The 2005 assessment can increase by 3% or the annual change in the Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) – San Francisco Region, whichever is less. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, the...
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2026 MVCD Resolution for 1996 2005 Assessment with Exh A
The resolution from the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District approves the Engineer's Report and levies assessments for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The resolution outlines the history and purpose of the District, including the establishment of benefit assessments in 1996 and 2005 to fund vector control services. The 2005 Assessment will increase by 2.18% to $10.03 per benefit unit, while the 1996 Assessment remains at $5.08 per benefit unit. The total estimated costs for the District's services for the fiscal year are $12,679,313. The resolution includes a table detailing the assessment rates for various property types and confirms compliance with legal requirements.
Key points
The Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District was formed in 1988.
The District provides vector control services including disease monitoring and public education.
The 1996 Assessment was established at $5.08 per benefit unit and has been levied annually since 1996.
The 2005 Assessment was approved in 2005 and allows for annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
The 2005 Assessment rate will increase to $10.03 per benefit unit for FY 2026-2027.
The total estimated costs for FY 2026-2027 are $12,679,313.
The resolution includes a table of assessment rates for different property types.
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RESOLUTION NO. _____________ RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING ENGINEER’S REPORT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Vector Control District is a special district that was formed in 1988 to provide vector control services within Santa Clara County; WHEREAS, on June 17, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District (“Board”) approved a name change of the Santa Clara County Vector Control District to the Santa Clara County Mosquito and Vector Control District (“District”); WHEREAS, the District provides several services benefiting properties within Santa Clara County, including source reduction, larvicide and adulticide applications, disease monitoring, public education, reporting, accountability, research, and interagency cooperative activities; WHEREAS, the District’s capital costs and maintenance and operation expenses are funded primarily through two benefit assessments that are levied on properties within the District’s boundaries; WHEREAS, on July 30, 1996, the Board conducted a protest hearing, adopted an...