SAN MATEO COUNTY What is the Role of County Government?
SAN MATEO COUNTY Fast Facts 57.7 MILES COASTLINE
SAN MATEO COUNTY Fast Facts 20 CITIES
SAN MATEO COUNTY Major Unincorporated Areas 75% total land 69,000 residents • Broadmoor • Emerald Lake Hills • North Fair Oaks • La Honda • Pescadero
SAN MATEO COUNTY Fast Facts 183 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAN MATEO COUNTY Fast Facts 41.1% White 25.4% Hispanic 26.9% Asian 758,581 PEOPLE 5.2% Other 3% African American
SAN MATEO COUNTY Fast Facts 2nd wealthiest in California 33rd wealthiest in United States (2010 U.S. Census) $88,202 median household income (2013) ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST COUNTIES
SAN MATEO COUNTY Wide Disparities Exist 5.1%: East Palo Alto unemployment, as of April, 2015. (Down from 15%, 4 th quarter 2012) $88,202: Median household income $1,194,500: Median home value (April 2015) $2,700: Average rent for 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment (2014) $37.62: Hourly wage needed to afford a 2-bedroom unit at fair market rate WEALTH MASKS WIDE DISPARITIES
SAN MATEO COUNTY County Government Chief Responsibilities SAFETY NET PUBLIC SAFETY MUNICIPAL SERVICES 20 Departments 5,000+ EMPLOYEES $2.44 Billion FY 2015-16 BUDGET
SAN MATEO COUNTY Health System 228 bed hospital San Mateo 11 clinics Medical Center Long term care $298 Million Psychiatric services In-home Care Public Health Health Budget Basic medical/mental health care $660 Million for youth and adults in custody Other Health Services Emergency medical services $187 Million Aging/Adult Services Environmental Health Restaurant inspections/ hazardous waste collection Mental Health Treatment Behavioral Health & Recovery Substance Abuse Treatment $175 Million
SAN MATEO COUNTY Public Assistance Social Service Programs Human Services Agency Employment Services $225 Million Foster Youth Child Protective Services Department Of Child Establishes and Enforces Child Support Services Support Orders $11.5 Million Public Assistance Budget $256.4 Million Connects low-income job seekers Workforce Development with employers $7.5 Million Increases access Department of Housing to affordable housing $12.4 Million
SAN MATEO COUNTY Public Safety Law Enforcement Sheriff Court Security $215.2 Million Operate Jails Probation Supervision Probation Department Operate Juvenile Hall $89.3 Million Safety Budget District Attorney Administration of Justice Private Defenders $412 Million $74 Million County Court Support Public Safety Emergency Response Communications $30.3 Million Fire Protection Investigate cause Coroner’s Office and manner of death $3.2 Million
SAN MATEO COUNTY Municipal Services for Unincorporated Areas Public Works / Capital Projects $202.5 Million Planning and Building Total Budget $11.5 Million $260.3 Million Office of Sustainability $23.5 Million Parks $22.8 Million
SAN MATEO COUNTY Countywide Services LIBRARIES PARKS
SAN MATEO COUNTY Additional Government Services Board of Supervisors Administration Fiscal Services General Government Budget $123.5 Million Human Resources Information Services (Technology) Grand Jury Elections
SAN MATEO COUNTY Other Services/Finances Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Debt Service Facilities Capital Improvements Total: $723 Million Countywide IT Maintenance and Initiatives General Reserves and Contingencies General Fund Contribution to Medical Center
SAN MATEO COUNTY Where Does the Money Come From? $2.44 BILLION TOTAL BUDGET Intergovernmental (state/federal) 23.4% Taxes: Property and Sales 22.4% Taxes Intergovernmental (state/federal) Charges for Services 15.6% Investments, Permits, License, Revenue Investments, Permits, License, 24.6% Other Revenue Sources Carry-over from 14% Prior Year Charges for Services Unspent Carry-over from prior year
SAN MATEO COUNTY Challenges • 700 positions eliminated since 2008-09 • State and federal governments mandate services without supplying funding • Aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance to parks, roads, facilities • Rising demand for safety net services • Public safety realignment
SAN MATEO COUNTY Measure A • Half-cent sales tax increase approved by voters in November 2012 • "To ensure San Mateo County quality of life by retaining critical facilities/services" • Expected to raise more than $60 million a year for 10 years • Local funds for local needs
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