Measure C: Antioch Has Hired 41 Cops, Received $13 Million in Funding

ANTIOCH, CA – Antioch City Manager Steve Duran released the City’s annual report on
Measure C to the community today. It is being mailed to every residence in the City.

In November 2013, Antioch voters passed Measure C, a half cent sales tax that sunsets in 2021.

The tax became effective April 2014 and, as of June 30, 2016, the City has received a total of $13,354,674. That’s $1.1 million more than budgeted. $12,952,605 of that total has been allocated to the Police Department budget and $402,070 to the Code Enforcement budget.

The City Council has allocated 100% of the Measure C (additional 1/2 cent sales tax) revenue to the Police Department and Code Enforcement budgets since its inception and that will continue.

Through June 2016, these funds have allowed the City to enhance Police Services and Code
Enforcement as follows:

Police Department

• Continuous hiring is ongoing to bring sworn Police staffing to a total of 102, which is fully
  funded in the City budget. As of August 31st, sworn Police staffing is at 94. Although 41
  officers have been hired, 15 have retired and 14 have left for other reasons for a net gain of 12 since November of 2013 when Measure C was passed (Five new officers are currently the hiring process).
• Funding of four additional Community Service Officers (Two positions have been filled and
  recruitment in progress for remaining positions).
• Hiring of one Administrative Analyst to support the Police Department.
• Hiring of one Police Communications Supervisor.
• Implementation of a vehicle abatement program.

Code Enforcement

• Hiring of one additional Code Enforcement Officer
• Hiring of one Development Services/Engineering Tech to support Code Enforcement.
• Budget for funding of one Code Enforcement Manager (recruitment in progress)
• Hiring of two General Laborer positions and purchase of related equipment to focus on blight abatement
• Purchase of a Code Enforcement vehicle.

Measure C funds are subject to the City’s annual independent audit. In addition, a Sales Tax
Citizens’ Oversight Committee reviews receipts and expenditures, and reports to City Council by April 1st each year regarding use of the funds to ensure monies are being spent in accordance with the Ordinance and as directed by the City Council. These independent audits and reviews have found that the funds have been used in accordance with the Measure C ordinance and have been properly accounted for. As of June 30, 2016, $4,351,967of the Measure C revenues remained unspent, due mainly to attrition in the Police Department caused by retirements and other separations. However, these funds have been carried forward and are still dedicated to enhancing Police and Code Enforcement services.

More information on the City’s budget and Measure C can be found on the City’s website at:
http://ci.antioch.ca.us/CityGov/Finance/