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SAN MATEO COUNTY
What is the Role of County Government?
Fast Facts
SAN MATEO COUNTY
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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
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Fast Facts
SAN MATEO COUNTY
20 CITIES
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Major Unincorporated Areas
75% total land 69,000 residents
SAN MATEO COUNTY
- Broadmoor
- Emerald Lake Hills
- North Fair Oaks
- La Honda
- Pescadero
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Fast Facts
SAN MATEO COUNTY
183
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Fast Facts
SAN MATEO COUNTY
3% African American
758,581
PEOPLE
41.1% White 25.4% Hispanic 26.9% Asian 5.2% Other
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Fast Facts
SAN MATEO COUNTY
- 2nd wealthiest in California
- 33rd wealthiest in United States (2010 U.S. Census)
- $88,202 median household income (2013)
ONE OF THE
WEALTHIEST COUNTIES
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Wide Disparities Exist
SAN MATEO COUNTY
WEALTH MASKS WIDE
DISPARITIES
5.1%: East Palo Alto unemployment, as of April, 2015. (Down from 15%, 4th 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
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County Government
SAN MATEO COUNTY
$2.44 Billion
FY 2015-16 BUDGET
5,000+
EMPLOYEES
Chief Responsibilities
SAFETY NET PUBLIC SAFETY MUNICIPAL SERVICES
20 Departments
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Health System
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Health Budget
$660 Million
San Mateo Medical Center
$298 Million
Other Health Services
$187 Million
Behavioral Health & Recovery
$175 Million
228 bed hospital 11 clinics Long term care Psychiatric services In-home Care Public Health Basic medical/mental health care for youth and adults in custody Emergency medical services Aging/Adult Services Environmental Health Restaurant inspections/ hazardous waste collection Mental Health Treatment Substance Abuse Treatment
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Public Assistance
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Social Service Programs Employment Services Foster Youth Child Protective Services Establishes and Enforces Child Support Orders
Public Assistance Budget
$256.4 Million
Human Services Agency
$225 Million
Department Of Child Support Services
$11.5 Million
Department of Housing
$12.4 Million
Connects low-income job seekers with employers Increases access to affordable housing
Workforce Development
$7.5 Million
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Public Safety
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Law Enforcement Court Security Operate Jails Probation Supervision Operate Juvenile Hall District Attorney Private Defenders County Court Support Public Safety Communications Fire Protection Investigate cause and manner of death
Safety Budget
$412 Million
Sheriff
$215.2 Million
Probation Department
$89.3 Million
Administration of Justice
$74 Million
Emergency Response
$30.3 Million
Coroner’s Office
$3.2 Million
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Municipal Services for Unincorporated Areas
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Total Budget
$260.3 Million
Public Works / Capital Projects
$202.5 Million
Planning and Building
$11.5 Million
Office of Sustainability
$23.5 Million
Parks
$22.8 Million
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Countywide Services
SAN MATEO COUNTY
LIBRARIES PARKS
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Additional Government Services
SAN MATEO COUNTY
General Government Budget
$123.5 Million
Board of Supervisors Administration Fiscal Services Human Resources Information Services (Technology) Grand Jury Elections
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Other Services/Finances
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Total:
$723 Million
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer Debt Service Facilities Capital Improvements Countywide IT Maintenance and Initiatives General Reserves and Contingencies General Fund Contribution to Medical Center
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Where Does the Money Come From?
SAN MATEO COUNTY
22.4%
Intergovernmental (state/federal)
23.4%
Taxes
24.6%
Carry-over from Prior Year
14%
Charges for Services
15.6%
Investments, Permits, License, Revenue
$2.44 BILLION TOTAL BUDGET
Intergovernmental (state/federal) Taxes: Property and Sales Charges for Services Investments, Permits, License, Other Revenue Sources Unspent Carry-over from prior year
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Challenges
SAN MATEO COUNTY
- 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
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Measure A
SAN MATEO COUNTY
- 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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