To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams
Meeting Date: November 17, 2026
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Supervisor Haschak |
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707-463-4221 |
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Supervisor Williams |
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707-463-4221 |
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Item Type: Regular Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes |
Vote Requirement: Majority
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Providing Direction to Staff to Work with the Cities of Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena Towards Amending BOS Agreement No. 24-085 (Master Tax Sharing Agreement)
(Sponsors: Supervisor Haschak and Supervisor Williams)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Provide direction to Staff to work with the Cities of Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena towards amending BOS Agreement No. 24-085 (Master Tax Sharing Agreement).
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On June 5, 2024, the Board adopted a Resolution approving a Master Tax Sharing Agreement (MTSA) between the County of Mendocino, the City of Fort Bragg, the City of Point Area, the City of Ukiah, and the City of Willits.
On May 6, 2025, the Board created an Ad Hoc Committee to work with the CEO through the consultation process required by the Master Tax Sharing Agreement with the City of Ukiah, regarding the City’s proposed change of organization as discussed at the April 16, 2025, city council meeting.
On May 20, 2025, Supervisor Cline brought forward an item for discussion and possible action including direction to staff to analyze the fiscal and operational Impact of the City of Ukiah's Proposed Change of Organization and Annexation as Discussed at the April 16, 2025, City Council Meeting (Sponsor: Supervisor Cline). Direction was given to staff.
On June 24, 2025, Supervisor Williams brought forward a resolution terminating BOS Agreement No. 24-085 (Master Tax Sharing Agreement) between the County of Mendocino and the Cities of Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena, due to fiscal and operational impacts arising from the first proposed annexation under the Agreement; authorizing notification of signatory cities and Mendocino LAFCO; and direction to staff to notify LAFCO that the County anticipates the proposed annexation would create a substantial risk to the provision of mandated public protection services, consistent with the framework established by Mendocino County Policy #13 (Annexations). Direction was provided to the Ad Hoc Committee to work with all four cities on amending the MTSA.
On April 7, 2026, the Board adopted a resolution approving a Zero Tax Sharing Agreement with the City of Ukiah for the Ukiah Corporation Yard Annexation (1 Carousel Lane), Mendocino Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) File No A-2025-06.
On June 23, 2026 a related item was brought forward for discussion and Possible Action Including a Report Out from Chair Norvell and Supervisor Cline Regarding Progress on City of Ukiah’s Proposed Change of Organization and Annexation.
Summary of Request:
A master tax sharing Agreement is a tool to prevent disputes related to annexation and should foster cooperation. There are no pending applications for annexation by any of the cities. As was found in the City of Ukiah’s annexation proposal, both sides were not in agreement as to the fiscal impacts of the proposal. This caused a lot of anxiety for all parties and stakeholders. This process should be collaborative and coordinated. One possible way of insuring that the proposal is mutually agreed to and beneficial to the County and the cities is to agree to language which requires the approval of any application by both parties before submitting it to LAFCO. This would resolve problems at an early stage of the process and promote a win-win approach and greater understanding by all parties. Staff should continue to work with the Cities of Ukiah, Willits, Fort Bragg, and Point Arena towards amending BOS Agreement No. 24-085 (Master Tax Sharing Agreement), investigate the financial consequences and create a workable approach to tax sharing Agreements.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Defer action or provide other direction.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
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CEO Liaison: Executive Office
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
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